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Dec 31, 2023

Sweetgreen Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Sweetgreen's Q4 2023 earnings reflect a strong finish to the year, marked by revenue growth, improved profitability, and strategic innovation.

Key Takeaways

Sweetgreen reported a 29% increase in total revenue to $153.0 million for Q4 2023, driven by new restaurant openings and a 6% increase in same-store sales. The company's restaurant-level profit margin expanded to 16%, and the net loss decreased to $(27.4) million. Sweetgreen is focused on menu innovation and restaurant operations.

Total revenue increased by 29% to $153.0 million compared to the prior year.

Same-store sales increased by 6%, driven by menu price increases and traffic/mix.

Restaurant-level profit margin improved to 16%, up from 11% in the prior year.

Net loss decreased to $(27.4) million, reflecting improved profitability.

Total Revenue
$153M
Previous year: $119M
+29.1%
EPS
-$0.24
Previous year: -$0.44
-45.5%
Same-Store Sales Change
6%
Previous year: 4%
+50.0%
AUV
$2.9M
Previous year: $2.9M
+0.0%
Net New Restaurant Openings
1
Previous year: 10
-90.0%
Gross Profit
$24.8M
Previous year: $13.1M
+88.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$257M
Previous year: $332M
-22.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$5.86M
Previous year: -$50M
-88.3%
Total Assets
$857M
Previous year: $909M
-5.8%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2024, Sweetgreen anticipates between 23-27 net new restaurant openings, revenue ranging from $655 million to $670 million, same-store sales change between 3-5%, restaurant-level profit margin of 18.0%-19.5%, and adjusted EBITDA between $8 million to $15 million.

Positive Outlook

  • 23-27 Net New Restaurant Openings
  • Revenue ranging from $655 million to $670 million
  • Same-Store Sales Change between 3-5%
  • Restaurant-Level Profit Margin of 18.0%-19.5%
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $8 million to $15 million