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Potbelly Corporation Reports Results for Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2024

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Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results. Q4 highlights include:

- GAAP EPS of $0.15 (+67% y-y)
- Net income of $4.6M (+69% y-y)
- Adjusted EBITDA of $9.7M (+30% y-y)
- Revenue decreased 7.3% to $116.6M
- Average Weekly Sales up 1.1% to $25,230
- Same-store sales increased 0.3%

Full-year 2024 performance showed:
- Revenue declined 5.9% to $462.6M
- GAAP net income of $40.3M (including $35.3M tax benefit)
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 14.9% to $32.6M
- Same-store sales decreased 0.3%

The company opened 23 new shops in 2024 and secured 113 new franchise commitments. Total open and committed shops reached 727, an 18.8% increase over Q4 2023. The company also continued its share repurchase program, with $18.6M remaining available.

Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del Q4 e dell'intero anno 2024. Risultati del Q4 includono:

- EPS GAAP di $0.15 (+67% rispetto all'anno precedente)
- Utile netto di $4.6M (+69% rispetto all'anno precedente)
- EBITDA rettificato di $9.7M (+30% rispetto all'anno precedente)
- I ricavi sono diminuiti del 7.3% a $116.6M
- Vendite settimanali medie aumentate dell'1.1% a $25,230
- Le vendite nei negozi comparabili sono aumentate dello 0.3%

Performance dell'anno intero 2024 ha mostrato:
- I ricavi sono diminuiti del 5.9% a $462.6M
- Utile netto GAAP di $40.3M (incluso un beneficio fiscale di $35.3M)
- EBITDA rettificato aumentato del 14.9% a $32.6M
- Le vendite nei negozi comparabili sono diminuite dello 0.3%

L'azienda ha aperto 23 nuovi negozi nel 2024 e ha ottenuto 113 nuovi impegni di franchising. Il totale dei negozi aperti e impegnati ha raggiunto 727, con un aumento del 18.8% rispetto al Q4 2023. L'azienda ha anche continuato il suo programma di riacquisto di azioni, con $18.6M ancora disponibili.

Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB) reportó sus resultados financieros del Q4 y del año completo 2024. Aspectos destacados del Q4 incluyen:

- EPS GAAP de $0.15 (+67% interanual)
- Ingreso neto de $4.6M (+69% interanual)
- EBITDA ajustado de $9.7M (+30% interanual)
- Los ingresos disminuyeron un 7.3% a $116.6M
- Ventas semanales promedio aumentaron un 1.1% a $25,230
- Las ventas en tiendas comparables aumentaron un 0.3%

Desempeño del año completo 2024 Dzٰó:
- Los ingresos cayeron un 5.9% a $462.6M
- Ingreso neto GAAP de $40.3M (incluyendo un beneficio fiscal de $35.3M)
- EBITDA ajustado aumentó un 14.9% a $32.6M
- Las ventas en tiendas comparables disminuyeron un 0.3%

La empresa abrió 23 nuevas tiendas en 2024 y aseguró 113 nuevos compromisos de franquicia. El total de tiendas abiertas y comprometidas alcanzó 727, un aumento del 18.8% en comparación con el Q4 2023. La empresa también continuó su programa de recompra de acciones, con $18.6M aún disponibles.

Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB)� 2024� 4분기 � 전체 연도 재무 결과� 발표했습니다. 4분기 하이라이�� 다음� 같습니다:

- GAAP EPS $0.15 (+67% 전년 대�)
- 순이� $4.6M (+69% 전년 대�)
- 조정 EBITDA $9.7M (+30% 전년 대�)
- 매출은 7.3% 감소하여 $116.6M
- 주간 평균 매출 1.1% 증가하여 $25,230
- 동일 매장 매출 0.3% 증가

2024� 전체 성과� 다음� 같습니다:
- 매출은 5.9% 감소하여 $462.6M
- GAAP 순이� $40.3M (세금 혜택 $35.3M 포함)
- 조정 EBITDA� 14.9% 증가하여 $32.6M
- 동일 매장 매출은 0.3% 감소

회사� 2024년에 23개의 새로� 매장� 열었�, 113개의 새로� 프랜차이� 약속� 확보했습니다. � 개설 � 약속� 매장은 727개로, 2023� 4분기 대� 18.8% 증가했습니다. 회사� 또한 1860� 달러� 자사� 매입 프로그램� 계속 진행하고 있습니다.

Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le 4ème trimestre et l'année entière 2024. Points forts du 4ème trimestre incluent :

- BPA GAAP de 0,15 $ (+67 % par rapport à l'année précédente)
- Revenu net de 4,6 M $ (+69 % par rapport à l'année précédente)
- EBITDA ajusté de 9,7 M $ (+30 % par rapport à l'année précédente)
- Les revenus ont diminué de 7,3 % pour atteindre 116,6 M $
- Ventes hebdomadaires moyennes en hausse de 1,1 % à 25 230 $
- Les ventes en magasins comparables ont augmenté de 0,3 %

Performance de l'année entière 2024 a montré :
- Les revenus ont diminué de 5,9 % pour atteindre 462,6 M $
- Revenu net GAAP de 40,3 M $ (y compris un avantage fiscal de 35,3 M $)
- EBITDA ajusté en hausse de 14,9 % à 32,6 M $
- Les ventes en magasins comparables ont diminué de 0,3 %

L'entreprise a ouvert 23 nouveaux magasins en 2024 et a sécurisé 113 nouveaux engagements de franchise. Le total des magasins ouverts et engagés a atteint 727, soit une augmentation de 18,8 % par rapport au 4ème trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a également poursuivi son programme de rachat d'actions, avec 18,6 M $ encore disponibles.

Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB) hat seine finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 4. Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024 veröffentlicht. Höhepunkte des 4. Quartals sind:

- GAAP EPS von $0.15 (+67% im Jahresvergleich)
- Nettogewinn von $4.6M (+69% im Jahresvergleich)
- Bereinigtes EBITDA von $9.7M (+30% im Jahresvergleich)
- Umsatz sank um 7.3% auf $116.6M
- Durchschnittlicher wöchentlicher Umsatz stieg um 1.1% auf $25,230
- Umsatz in vergleichbaren Geschäften stieg um 0.3%

Leistung des gesamten Jahres 2024 zeigte:
- Umsatz fiel um 5.9% auf $462.6M
- GAAP Nettogewinn von $40.3M (inklusive Steuervergünstigung von $35.3M)
- Bereinigtes EBITDA stieg um 14.9% auf $32.6M
- Umsatz in vergleichbaren Geschäften fiel um 0.3%

Das Unternehmen eröffnete 2024 23 neue Geschäfte und sicherte sich 113 neue Franchiseverträge. Insgesamt wurden 727 Geschäfte eröffnet und verpflichtet, was einem Anstieg von 18.8% gegenüber dem 4. Quartal 2023 entspricht. Das Unternehmen setzte auch sein Aktienrückkaufprogramm fort, mit noch verfügbaren $18.6M.

Positive
  • Q4 GAAP EPS up 67% to $0.15
  • Q4 Net income increased 69% to $4.6M
  • Q4 Adjusted EBITDA grew 30% to $9.7M
  • Secured 113 new franchise commitments in 2024
  • 18.8% growth in total open and committed shops
  • Full-year Adjusted EBITDA up 14.9% to $32.6M
Negative
  • Q4 revenue declined 7.3% to $116.6M
  • Full-year revenue decreased 5.9% to $462.6M
  • Full-year same-store sales declined 0.3%
  • Minimal Q4 same-store sales growth of 0.3%

Insights

Potbelly's Q4 and full-year 2024 results demonstrate strong profitability improvements despite top-line pressure. The company delivered exceptional bottom-line growth with Q4 adjusted EPS surging 550% year-over-year to $0.13 and Q4 adjusted EBITDA increasing 30% to $9.7 million. For the full year, adjusted EBITDA grew 14.9% to $32.6 million.

While total revenues declined 7.3% in Q4 and 5.9% for the full year, these decreases were primarily attributable to the extra week in fiscal 2023 and the strategic refranchising of 34 company-operated shops. The underlying business showed modest growth with Q4 same-store sales increasing 0.3% and average weekly sales rising 1.1% to $25,230.

Potbelly's franchise-focused growth strategy is gaining meaningful traction with 113 new franchise shop commitments signed in 2024 and 23 new shop openings. The company's total open and committed shop count reached 727, representing a substantial 18.8% year-over-year increase. This development pipeline positions Potbelly for accelerated unit growth with minimal capital requirements.

The substantial 550% growth in Q4 adjusted EPS signals the company's improving operational efficiency and successful execution of its five-pillar strategy. With continued focus on menu innovation, digital enhancements, unit growth, footprint modernization, and cost management, Potbelly appears well-positioned to deliver sustainable profitable growth.

Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.15 +67% y-y and Adjusted EPS of $0.13 +550% y-y

Q4 increased profitability with Net Income +69% y-y and Adjusted EBITDA +30% y-y

Q4 eight shop openings and 29 additional franchise shop commitments in the fourth quarter

CHICAGO, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), (“Potbelly� or the “Company�) the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended December 29, 2024 which included 13 and 52 weeks, respectively. The comparable prior-year periods in 2023 included 14 weeks in Q4 and 53 weeks for the fiscal year.

Key highlights for the quarter ended December 29, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023:

  • Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increased 1.1% to $25,230 compared to $24,960.
  • Company-operated same-store sales in the fourth quarter increased 0.3% compared to a 6.3% increase in the prior year.
  • Total revenues decreased by $9.1 million or 7.3% to $116.6 million compared to $125.7 million, driven by the impact of the 53rd week in 2023 and last year’s refranchising, which included the sale of 34 company shops since Q2 2023.
  • GAAP net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation was $4.6 million compared to $2.7 million. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.15 compared to $0.09.
  • Adjusted net income1 attributable to Potbelly Corporation was $3.9 million compared to $0.7 million. Adjusted diluted EPS1 was $0.13 compared to $0.02.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 30.0% to $9.7 million compared to $7.5 million.

Key highlights for the year ended December 29, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023:

  • Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increased 0.5% to $25,120 compared to $24,990.
  • Company-operated same-store sales for the full year 2024 decreased 0.3% compared to an increase of 12.0% in the prior year.
  • Total revenues decreased by $28.8 million or 5.9% to $462.6 million compared to $491.4 million, driven by the impact of the 53rd week in 2023 and last year’s refranchising, which included the sale of 34 company shops since Q2 2023.
  • GAAP net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation was $40.3 million compared to $5.1 million. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.31 compared to $0.17. These increases were inclusive of a $35.3 million income tax benefit for the release of the Company’s tax valuation allowance.
  • Adjusted net income1 attributable to Potbelly Corporation was $9.2 million compared to $4.4 million. Adjusted diluted EPS1 was $0.30 compared to $0.15.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 14.9% to $32.6 million compared to $28.3 million.

(1) Adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. For reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, see the accompanying financial tables below. For a discussion of why we consider them useful, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures� below.

Bob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly Corporation, commented, “We are pleased with what we have accomplished in 2024 as our team did a tremendous job executing against our five-pillar strategy. From re-igniting unit growth with 23 new shop openings and adding 115 shops to our open and committed shop total, to driving a 15% increase in Adjusted EBITDA and developing strong growth drivers with the enhancement of our perks loyalty program and significant menu innovation work, we believe we have taken yet another step toward achieving Potbelly’s long-term growth objectives. As we look ahead, we will continue to drive comp sales growth through menu innovation and investments in customer-facing digital assets, accelerate unit growth with a strong unit development pipeline and modernize our footprint, and exercise smart cost management to further improve profitability. We believe we have positioned Potbelly well for growth in 2025 and beyond.�

Financial Outlook

The company introduces 1Q�25 and updated 2025 guidance below:

1Q�25 Guidance
Same Store Sales % Growth(1.5%) to (0.5%)
Adjusted EBITDA$3.5M to $4.5M


2025 Guidance
Same Store Sales % Growth1.5% to 2.5%
New Unit GrowthAt least 38 shops
Adjusted EBITDA$33M to $34M


Development Update

During the fourth quarter, the Company opened eight Potbelly shops bringing the total number of new shops to 23 through the end of the fourth quarter and three additional locations so far during the first quarter of 2025.

In addition, during the fourth quarter, the Company signed franchise shop commitments for a total of 29 new Potbelly shops, bringing the total number of new franchise shop commitments signed in 2024 to 113. As of December 29, 2024, Potbelly has 727 open and committed shops representing an increase of 18.8% over the fourth quarter of 2023.

Share Repurchase Program

During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 48 thousand shares of its common stock for a total of approximately $0.5 million. As of December 29, 2024, the Company had $18.6 million available under its three-year share repurchase program authorized on May 7, 2024.

The Company may repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time through open market purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or by other means, including using trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in accordance with applicable securities laws and other restrictions. The timing and total amount of common stock repurchases will depend upon business, economic and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, prevailing stock prices, and other considerations.

Conference Call

A conference call and audio webcast has been scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today to discuss these results. Investors, analysts, and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call with accompanying presentation slides, available on the investor relations portion of the Company's website at . For those that cannot join the webcast, you can participate by dialing 1-833-630-1088 in the U.S. & Canada, or 1-412-317-1817 internationally.

For those unable to participate, an audio replay will be available following the call through Thursday, March 13, 2025. To access the replay, please call 844-512-2921 (U.S. & Canada), or 412-317-6671 (International) and enter confirmation code 10195289. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available at the above website.

About Potbelly

Potbelly Corporation is a neighborhood sandwich concept that has been feeding customers� smiles with warm, toasty sandwiches, signature salads, hand-dipped shakes and other fresh menu items, customized just the way customers want them, for more than 40 years. Potbelly promises Fresh, Fast & Friendly service in an environment that reflects the local neighborhood. Since opening its first shop in Chicago in 1977, Potbelly has expanded to neighborhoods across the country - with more than 440 shops in the United States including more than 90 franchised shops in the United States. For more information, please visit our website at .

Definitions

The following definitions apply to these terms as used throughout this press release:

  • Revenues � represents net company-operated sandwich shop sales and our franchise royalties and fees. Company-operated sandwich shop sales, net consist of food and beverage sales, net of promotional allowances and employee meals. Franchise royalties and fees consist of royalty income, franchise fee, and other fees collected from franchisees including advertising and rent.
  • Company-operated same-store sales or same-store traffic � an operating measure that represents the change in year-over-year sales or entrée counts for the comparable company-operated store base open for 15 months or longer. In fiscal years that include a 53rd week, the last week of the fourth quarter and fiscal year is excluded from the year-over-year comparisons so that the time periods are consistent. In fiscal years that follow a 53-week year, the current period sales are compared to the trailing 52-week sales to compare against the most closely comparable weeks from the prior calendar year.
  • Average Weekly Sales (AWS) � an operating measure that represents the average weekly sales of all company-operated shops which reported sales during the associated time period.
  • Average Unit Volume (AUV) � an operating measure that represents the average annual sales of all company-operated shops which reported sales during the associated time period.
  • System-wide sales � an operating measure that represents the sum of sales generated by company-operated shops and sales generated by franchised shops, net of all promotional allowances, discounts, and employee meals. Net sales from franchised shops are not included in total revenues. Rather, revenues are limited to the royalties, fees and other income collected from franchisees.
  • EBITDA � a non-GAAP measure that represents income before depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense and the provision for income taxes.
  • Adjusted EBITDA � a non-GAAP measure that represents income before depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense and the provision for income taxes, adjusted to eliminate the impact of other items, including certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider reflective of underlying business performance.
  • Shop-level profit (loss) � a non-GAAP measure that represents income (loss) from operations excluding franchise royalties and fees, franchise support, marketing and rent expenses, general and administrative expenses, depreciation expense, pre-opening costs, restructuring costs, loss on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities and impairment, loss on the disposal of property and equipment and shop closures.
  • Shop-level profit (loss) margin � a non-GAAP measure that represents shop-level profit expressed as a percentage of net company-operated sandwich shop sales.
  • Adjusted net income (loss) � a non-GAAP measure that represents net income (loss), adjusted to eliminate the impact of restructuring costs, impairment, loss on the disposal of property and equipment, shop closures, and other items we do not consider representative of our ongoing operating performance, including the income tax effects of those adjustments and the change in our income tax valuation allowance.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS � a non-GAAP measure that represents adjusted net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of fully dilutive common shares outstanding.
  • Shop commitments � an operating measure that represents the number of company and franchise shops that are committed to be developed. For franchise shops, a shop development area agreement (SDAA) or standalone franchise agreement represents a commitment. For company shops, a commitment is made through a good faith combination of business decision-making and capital allocation needed to develop and operate a new shop location.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We prepare our financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP�). Within this press release, we make reference to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted net income, shop-level profit, shop-level profit margin, and company-operated shop sales and total revenue excluding the 53rd week and refranchising which are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company includes these non-GAAP financial measures because management believes they are useful to investors in that they provide for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making.

Management uses adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS to evaluate the Company’s performance and in order to have comparable financial results to analyze changes in our underlying business from quarter to quarter. Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS exclude the impact of certain non-cash charges and other items that affect the comparability of results in past quarters and which we do not believe are reflective of underlying business performance. Management uses shop-level profit and shop-level profit margin as key metrics to evaluate the profitability of incremental sales at our shops, to evaluate our shop performance across periods and to evaluate our shop financial performance against our competitors. Company-operated shop sales and total revenue excluding the 53rd week and refranchising excludes the impact of one additional week for fiscal year 2023, as well as both shop sales and franchise revenue for all shops that were refranchised during 2023 and 2024. Management believes these adjustments provide better comparability of results to the prior period.

Accordingly, the Company believes the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, when used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, is a useful financial analysis tool that can assist investors in assessing the Company’s operating performance and underlying prospects. This analysis should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. This analysis, as well as the other information in this press release, should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and footnotes contained in the documents that the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company in this press release may be different from the methods used by other companies. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the table, “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures.� Because the Company is not able to estimate the impact of specific line items, which have the potential to significantly impact, favorably or unfavorably, the Company's reported earnings in future periods, the Company is not providing a reconciliation for the 2024 guidance.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, written, oral or otherwise made, represent the Company’s expectation or belief concerning future events. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes,� “expects,� “may,� “might,� “will,� “should,� “seeks,� “intends,� “plans,� “strives,� “goal,� “estimates,� “forecasts,� “projects� or “anticipates� or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included in this press release may include, among others, statements relating to our (i) future financial position and results of operations, (ii) our strategies for improving profitability, (iii) 1Q�25 and full year 2025 outlook and guidance and (iv) our long-term growth objectives.

By nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by the forward-looking statement, due to reasons including, but not limited to, risks related to compliance with our Credit Agreement covenants and the future availability of credit; competition; general economic conditions; labor; demographic trends; our ability to successfully implement our business strategy; the success of our initiatives to increase sales and traffic; our shift to a more franchised business model; changes in commodity, energy and other costs; changes in consumer preferences; our ability to attract and retain qualified management and employees; the success of independent franchisees; consumer reaction to industry-related public health issues and perceptions of food safety; our ability to expand into new markets; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to grow our digital business; reputational and brand issues; security breaches; the price and availability of commodities; failure of our marketing efforts; consumer confidence and spending patterns; and weather conditions. In addition, there may be other factors of which we are presently unaware or that we currently deem immaterial that could cause our actual results to be materially different from the results referenced in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations are reasonable, we may not achieve our plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and currently available data and are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events or performance. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. See “Risk Factors� and “Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements� included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other risk factors described from time to time in subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or other subsequent filings, all of which are available on our website at www.potbelly.com. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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Potbelly Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Margin Analysis � Unaudited

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
For the Quarter EndedFor the Year to Date Ended
Dec 29,
2024
% of
Revenue
Dec 31,
2023
% of
Revenue
Dec 29,
2024
% of
Revenue
Dec 31,
2023
% of
Revenue
Revenues
Sandwich shop sales, net$112,28396.3%$122,25197.2%$446,16596.4%$482,24698.1%
Franchise royalties, fees and rent income4,3453.73,4982.816,4333.69,1631.9
Total revenues116,628100.0125,749100.0462,598100.0491,409100.0
Expenses
(Percentages stated as a percent of sandwich shop sales, net)
Sandwich shop operating expenses, excluding depreciation
Food, beverage and packaging costs29,99726.733,30227.2120,04226.9133,72627.7
Labor and related expenses32,41228.935,18828.8129,25229.0143,74429.8
Occupancy expenses12,09610.812,83910.548,15610.851,88510.8
Other operating expenses19,80617.621,67717.781,15418.284,36317.5
(Percentages stated as a percent of total revenues)
Franchise support, rent and marketing expenses3,1532.72,3821.911,4862.55,7411.2
General and administrative expenses12,95811.114,93811.946,96810.248,4969.9
Depreciation expense3,4062.93,2362.612,6692.712,1382.5
Pre-opening costs9NM1NM160NM115NM
Loss (gain) on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities3010.3(3,215)(2.6)462NM(2,142)(0.4)
Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures(13)NM1,1770.91,2570.33,3380.7
Total expenses114,12597.9121,52496.6451,60697.6481,40398.0
Income from operations2,5032.14,2253.410,9922.410,0062.0
Interest expense, net1220.17500.68290.23,2810.7
Loss on extinguishment of debtNMNM2,3760.5239NM
Income before income taxes2,3812.03,4752.87,7871.76,4861.3
Income tax (benefit) expense(2,625)(2.3)7230.6(33,545)(7.3)9090.2
Net income5,0064.32,7522.241,3329.05,5771.1
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest3920.316NM1,0380.2458NM
Net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation$4,6144.0%$2,7362.2%$40,2948.8%$5,1191.0%
Net income per common share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic$0.15$0.09$1.35$0.18
Diluted$0.15$0.09$1.31$0.17
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic29,93729,36029,83829,201
Diluted30,65130,19130,72030,088
____________________________
"NM" - Amount is not meaningful


Potbelly Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited

(amounts in thousands, except par value data)
Dec 29,
2024
Dec 31,
2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$11,663$33,788
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $22 and $26 as of December29, 2024 and December31, 2023, respectively9,7657,960
Inventories3,7443,516
Prepaid expenses and other current assets7,8827,828
Assets classified as held-for-sale147
Total current assets$33,201$53,092
Property and equipment, net50,53345,087
Right-of-use assets for operating leases133,207144,390
Indefinite-lived intangible assets3,4043,404
Goodwill2,0492,056
Restricted cash815749
Deferred tax assets33,816
Deferred expenses, net and other assets6,1213,681
Total assets$263,146$252,460
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$9,552$9,927
Accrued expenses32,87235,377
Short-term operating lease liabilities22,80924,525
Current portion of long-term debt1,250
Total current liabilities65,23371,078
Long-term debt, net of current portion4,00019,168
Long-term operating lease liabilities127,929142,050
Other long-term liabilities8,0366,070
Total liabilities205,198238,367
Equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized 200,000 shares; outstanding 29,893 and 29,364 shares as of December29, 2024 and December31, 2023, respectively398389
Warrants1,7452,219
Additional paid-in-capital470,085462,583
Treasury stock, held at cost, 10,445 and 10,077 shares as of December29, 2024, and December31, 2023, respectively(120,338)(116,701)
Accumulated deficit(293,503)(333,797)
Total stockholders� equity58,38714,693
Non-controlling interest(439)(600)
Total equity57,94814,093
Total liabilities and equity$263,146$252,460


Potbelly Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited

(amounts in thousands)
Fiscal Year
202420232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$41,332$5,577$4,711
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense12,66912,13811,890
Noncash lease expense24,31725,81425,792
Deferred income tax(34,091)18
Stock-based compensation expense5,7285,4503,265
Asset impairment, shop closure and disposal of property and equipment(136)1,0583,651
Loss (gain) on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities462(2,202)
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt2,376224(10,191)
Amortization of debt issuance costs234482270
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net(1,826)(1,580)(387)
Inventories(269)177(499)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(1,747)(3,989)(520)
Accounts payable(622)(1,025)2,239
Operating lease liabilities(27,887)(30,721)(27,984)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities(877)8,086221
Net cash provided by operating activities19,66319,48812,476
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(19,284)(17,053)(8,426)
Proceeds from sales of refranchised shops3736,282
Other investing activities(171)
Net cash used in investing activities(19,082)(10,771)(8,426)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under Revolving Facility11,500
Borrowings under Term Loan25,000
Borrowings under Former Credit Facility14,60039,050
Repayments under Revolving Facility(7,500)
Repayments under Term Loan(22,827)
Repayments under Former Credit Facility(23,150)(40,350)
Principal payments made for Term Loan(2,838)
Payment of debt issuance costs(623)(2,205)(196)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants1,309961
Employee taxes on certain stock-based payment arrangements(2,229)(1,312)(813)
Contributions from non-controlling interest303
Distributions to non-controlling interest(1,180)(854)(475)
Treasury Stock repurchase(1,393)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(22,640)10,202(2,784)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(22,059)18,9181,266
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period34,53715,61914,353
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$12,478$34,537$15,619
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid784278139
Interest paid7153,483936
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:
Unpaid liability for purchases of property and equipment1,2391,008778
Unpaid liability for employee taxes on certain stock-based payment arrangements161315


Potbelly Corporation
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures � Unaudited

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
For the Quarter EndedFor the Year to Date Ended
Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023
Net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation, as reported$4,614$2,736$40,294$5,119
Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures(1)(13)1,1771,2573,338
Loss on extinguishment of debt(2)2,376239
Loss (gain) on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities(3)301(3,215)462(2,142)
Legal settlements(4)1,7641,764
Strategic initiatives(5)716716
Total adjustments before income tax2,768(2,037)6,5751,435
Income tax adjustments(6)(3,477)25(37,709)(2,135)
Total adjustments after income tax(709)(2,012)(31,134)(700)
Adjusted net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation$3,905$724$9,160$4,420
Adjusted net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation per share, basic$0.13$0.02$0.31$0.15
Adjusted net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation per share, diluted$0.13$0.02$0.30$0.15
Shares used in computing adjusted net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation per share:
Basic29,93729,36029,83829,201
Diluted30,65130,19130,72030,088


For the Quarter EndedFor the Year to Date Ended
Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023
Net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation, as reported$4,614$2,736$40,294$5,119
Depreciation expense3,4063,23612,66912,138
Interest expense, net1227508293,281
Income tax (benefit) expense(2,625)723(33,545)909
EBITDA$5,517$7,445$20,247$21,447
Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures(1)(13)1,1771,2573,338
Stock-based compensation expense1,4002,0425,7285,449
Loss on extinguishment of debt(2)2,376239
Loss (gain) on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities(3)301(3,215)462(2,142)
Legal settlements(4)1,7641,764
Strategic initiatives(5)716716
Adjusted EBITDA$9,685$7,450$32,550$28,331


Potbelly Corporation
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures � Unaudited

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
For the Quarter EndedFor the Year to Date Ended
Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023
Income from operations [A]$2,503$4,225$10,992$10,006
Income from operations margin [A÷B]2.1%3.4%2.4%2.0%
Less: Franchise royalties, fees and rent income4,3453,49816,4339,163
Franchise support, rent and marketing expenses3,1532,38211,4865,741
General and administrative expenses12,95814,93846,96848,496
Depreciation expense3,4063,23612,66912,138
Pre-opening costs91160115
Loss (gain) on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities(3)301(3,215)462(2,142)
Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures(1)(13)1,1771,2573,338
Shop-level profit [C]$17,972$19,245$67,561$68,528
Total revenues [B]$116,628$125,749$462,598$491,409
Less: Franchise royalties, fees and rent income4,3453,49816,4339,163
Sandwich shop sales, net [D]$112,283$122,251$446,165$482,246
Shop-level profit margin [C÷D]16.0%15.7%15.1%14.2%


For the Quarter EndedFor the Year to Date Ended
Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023
Total revenues$116,628$125,749$462,598$491,409
Less: franchise royalties, fees and rent income4,3453,49816,4339,163
Sandwich shop sales, net$112,283$122,251$446,165$482,246
Less: sales from the 53rd week(7)6,2286,228
Less: sales from refranchised shops(8)2,68927,778
Company-operated shop sales excluding the 53rd week and refranchising$112,283$113,334$446,165$448,240
Add: franchise royalties, fees and rent income4,3453,49816,4339,163
Less: franchise revenue from the 53rd week(7)127127
Less: franchise revenue from refranchised shops(8)2,1571,6259,0143,130
Total revenue excluding the 53rd week and refranchising$114,471$115,080$453,584$454,146


Potbelly Corporation
Selected Operating Data � Unaudited

(amounts in thousands, except shop counts)
For the Quarter EndedFor the Year to Date Ended
Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023Dec 29, 2024
Dec 31, 2023
Selected Operating Data
Revenue Data:
Company-operated comparable store sales0.3%6.3%(0.3)%12.0%
System-Wide Sales:
Sales from company-operated shops, net$112,283$122,251$446,165$482,246
Sales from franchise shops, net30,32125,238114,33077,443
System-wide sales$142,604$147,489$560,495$559,688


For the Quarter EndedFor the Year to Date Ended
Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023Dec 29, 2024Dec 31, 2023
Company-operated shops:
Beginning of period345361345384
Openings251
Shops sold to franchise(13)(1)(33)
Closures(1)(3)(3)(7)
Shops at end of period346345346345
Franchised shops:
Beginning of period90697945
Openings61185
Shops sold to franchise13133
Closures(4)(2)(4)
Shops at end of period96799679
System-wide shops:
Beginning of period435430424429
Openings81236
Closures(1)(7)(5)(11)
Shops at end of period442424442424


Potbelly Corporation

Footnotes to the Press Release, Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures & Selected Operating Data

1) This adjustment includes costs related to impairment of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closure expenses.

2) This adjustment includes costs related to the loss recognized upon the termination of the Company’s term loan and former credit agreement for 2024 and 2023, respectively.

3) This adjustment includes costs related to our plan to grow our franchise units domestically through multi-unit shop development area agreements, which may include refranchising certain company-operated shops.

4) This adjustment relates to a loss contingency recorded for a pay disclosure claim in the state of Washington and the related legal fees.

5) This adjustment includes professional service and consulting costs related to nonrecurring strategic initiatives.

6) This adjustment includes the tax impacts of the other adjustments listed above based on the Company’s effective tax rate and the change in the Company’s income tax valuation allowance during the period.

7) This adjustment includes the shop sales and franchise revenue earned during the 53rd week of fiscal year 2023.

8) This adjustment includes the shop sales and franchise revenue for all shops that were refranchised during 2023 and 2024.


FAQ

What was Potbelly's (PBPB) Q4 2024 earnings per share?

Potbelly reported Q4 2024 GAAP EPS of $0.15, up 67% year-over-year, and Adjusted EPS of $0.13, up 550% from the previous year.

How many new stores did Potbelly (PBPB) open in 2024?

Potbelly opened 23 new shops in 2024, with 8 openings in Q4 alone, and secured 113 new franchise commitments throughout the year.

What was PBPB's same-store sales performance in Q4 2024?

Potbelly's company-operated same-store sales increased 0.3% in Q4 2024, compared to a 6.3% increase in Q4 2023.

How much revenue did Potbelly (PBPB) generate in Q4 2024?

Potbelly's Q4 2024 revenue was $116.6 million, down 7.3% from $125.7 million in Q4 2023, primarily due to refranchising and the extra week in 2023.

What is Potbelly's (PBPB) total shop count as of Q4 2024?

As of December 29, 2024, Potbelly had 727 open and committed shops, representing an 18.8% increase compared to Q4 2023.
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