Core Insights - Twin Hospitality Group Inc. reported a 5.4% decrease in total revenue for the fiscal first quarter of 2025, amounting to $87.1 million compared to $92.1 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to lower same-store sales and the closure of one Smokey Bones location during its conversion to a Twin Peaks lodge [6][8] - The company achieved system-wide sales growth of 5% to $146.3 million, driven by new company-owned restaurants, despite industry-wide challenges [3][8] - Twin Peaks continues to focus on high-margin beverage sales, with alcohol accounting for nearly 50% of restaurant revenue [3] Financial Performance - The company experienced a net loss of $12.1 million in Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $9.2 million in Q1 2024 [8][26] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $5.1 million from $7.1 million year-over-year [8][27] - Restaurant contribution margin fell to 11.2% from 13.6% in the previous year, with Twin Peaks at 16.9% and Smokey Bones at 4.4% [8][29] Operational Highlights - Twin Peaks opened two new lodges, including a second Smokey Bones conversion in Brandon, Florida, and a franchised location in Algonquin, Illinois, bringing the total to 116 locations [3][8] - The company plans to open three to four new units this year, with a robust development pipeline consisting of 100 franchise agreements [3][8] - Labor and benefits costs decreased by 5.1% to $25.3 million, while food and beverage costs decreased by 5.2% to $21.2 million [7][9] Marketing and Advertising - Advertising expenses decreased by 14.9% to $5.1 million, primarily due to lower marketing spend for Smokey Bones [10]
TWIN HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. REPORTS FISCAL FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS