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Mar 27, 2022

Sweetgreen Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Sweetgreen's financial performance improved in Q1 2022 with revenue growth and restaurant level margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Sweetgreen, Inc. reported a 67% year-over-year increase in revenue for Q1 2022, reaching $102.6 million. The company's restaurant-level profit margins also expanded. Despite Omicron headwinds, AUVs recovered to $2.8 million. The company reaffirms its outlook for fiscal year 2022, anticipating at least 35 net new restaurant openings and revenue ranging from $515 million to $535 million.

Total revenue increased by 67% year-over-year to $102.6 million.

Same-store sales change was 35%, compared to (26)% in the prior year period.

Restaurant-level profit was $13.3 million with a margin of 13%, up from $2.1 million and 3% in the prior year period.

The company opened 8 net new restaurants during the quarter.

Total Revenue
$103M
Previous year: $2.1M
+4780.6%
EPS
-$0.45
Previous year: -$1.77
-74.6%
Same-Store Sales Change
35%
Previous year: -26%
-234.6%
AUV
$2.8M
Previous year: $2.1M
+33.3%
Net New Restaurant Openings
8
Previous year: 1
+700.0%
Gross Profit
$13.3M
Previous year: $61.4M
-78.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$437M
Previous year: $185M
+136.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$35.4M
Previous year: -$33M
+7.0%
Total Assets
$738M

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2022, Sweetgreen anticipates at least 35 Net New Restaurant Openings, Revenue ranging from $515 million to $535 million, Same-Store Sales Change of between 20% and 26%, Restaurant-Level Profit Margin between 16% and 17%, and Adjusted EBITDA between $(40) million to $(33) million.

Positive Outlook

  • Anticipates at least 35 Net New Restaurant Openings
  • Expects Revenue ranging from $515 million to $535 million
  • Projects Same-Store Sales Change of between 20% and 26%
  • Estimates Restaurant-Level Profit Margin between 16% and 17%
  • Forecasts Adjusted EBITDA between $(40) million to $(33) million