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Dec 25, 2022

Sweetgreen Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2022.

Key Takeaways

Sweetgreen's Q4 2022 total revenue increased by 23% to $118.6 million compared to the prior year period. Same-store sales change was 4% and AUV was $2.9 million. The company reported a net loss of $(49.3) million and an adjusted EBITDA of $(17.9) million.

Total revenue increased by 23% to $118.6 million.

Same-store sales change was 4%.

AUV reached $2.9 million.

Net loss was $(49.3) million.

Total Revenue
$119M
Previous year: $96.4M
+23.0%
EPS
-$0.44
Previous year: -$1.14
-61.4%
Same-Store Sales Change
4%
Previous year: 36%
-88.9%
AUV
$2.9M
Previous year: $2.6M
+11.5%
Net New Restaurant Openings
10
Previous year: 10
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$13.1M
Previous year: $12.3M
+6.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$332M
Previous year: $472M
-29.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$50M
Previous year: -$52.8M
-5.2%
Total Assets
$909M
Previous year: $763M
+19.2%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2023, Sweetgreen anticipates 30-35 net new restaurant openings, revenue ranging from $575 million to $595 million, same-store sales change of between 2% and 6%, restaurant-level profit margin between 15% and 17%, and adjusted EBITDA between $(20) million to $(10) million.

Positive Outlook

  • 30-35 Net New Restaurant Openings
  • Revenue ranging from $575 million to $595 million
  • Same-Store Sales Change of between 2% and 6%
  • Restaurant-Level Profit Margin between 15% and 17%
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $(20) million to $(10) million