Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q3 2025 were $71.1 million, down from $76.2 million, a decrease of $5 million primarily due to the divestiture of underperforming Bombshells locations [10] - Net income attributable to common shareholders was $4.1 million compared to a loss of $5.2 million, a difference of $9.3 million [11] - GAAP EPS was $0.46 per share compared to a loss of $0.56 per share [12] - Adjusted EBITDA was $15.3 million compared to $20.1 million, reflecting lower margins in nightclubs and Bombshells [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nightclub revenues totaled $62.3 million, down less than 1% year over year, with a 3.7% decline in same-store sales [13] - Bombshells revenues were $8.6 million, a decrease of $4.5 million, impacted by the sale of five underperforming locations and a 13.5% decline in same-store sales [15] - Operating income for nightclubs was $17.8 million with a margin of 28.5%, while Bombshells reported an operating income of $87,000 with a margin of 1% [14][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $29.3 million, having used $5.25 million for acquisitions and $3 million for share buybacks [18] - Debt at June 30 was slightly reduced to $201,000 from March, with an average weighted interest rate of 6.68% compared to 6.74% a year ago [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to allocate 40% of free cash flow to club acquisitions and 60% to share buybacks, debt reduction, and dividends, targeting a 10% to 15% annual growth in free cash flow per share [22] - The focus remains on improving same-store sales and operational efficiency in the nightclub segment while completing the development of remaining Bombshells locations [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that economic uncertainty related to tariffs and tax policies has affected customer spending but expressed optimism about future performance as new money enters the market [50] - The company anticipates that as new locations generate revenue, occupancy costs and debt metrics should improve [20] Other Important Information - The company has reduced its outstanding shares by approximately 15.5% over the past ten years, from about 10.3 million to 8.7 million [26] - The company is not interested in sale-leaseback arrangements for its real estate, preferring to maintain ownership for operational flexibility [94] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much nonperforming real estate could be sold? - Management estimated the value of nonperforming real estate at about $28 million, with ongoing negotiations for some properties [30] Question: How much of the proceeds from real estate sales would go to debt repayment? - Approximately 40-45% of proceeds would go to cash, with the remainder servicing debt [32] Question: What is the expected reserve for self-insurance going forward? - Year-to-date, the reserve is $9.4 million, but future amounts are uncertain due to the nature of claims [34] Question: Who are the competitors in the acquisition space? - The company competes with various operators and private equity groups but is seen as a preferred acquirer due to its cash availability [44] Question: Is there an uptick in activity due to tax policy changes? - Management believes companies are starting to make major purchases before year-end due to recent tax changes [49] Question: What is the burden of startup costs on EBITDA? - Startup costs typically range from $400,000 to $500,000 per unit, impacting EBITDA during the preopening phase [84]

Financial Performance - Total revenues decreased to $71.1 million in 3Q25 from $76.2 million in 3Q24[20], and to $208.5 million in 9M25 from $222.4 million in 9M24[20] - EPS increased to $0.46 in 3Q25 from $(0.56) in 3Q24[20], and to $1.84 in 9M25 from $0.30 in 9M24[20] - Non-GAAP EPS decreased to $0.77 in 3Q25 from $1.35 in 3Q24[20], and to $2.23 in 9M25 from $3.11 in 9M24[20] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $15.3 million in 3Q25 from $20.1 million in 3Q24[20], and to $45.2 million in 9M25 from $54.8 million in 9M24[20] - Free cash flow decreased to $13.3 million in 3Q25 from $13.8 million in 3Q24[20], and to $32.3 million in 9M25 from $35.3 million in 9M24[20] Segment Performance - Nightclubs revenues decreased by $0.5 million or -0.8% in 3Q25 compared to 3Q24[28] - Bombshells revenues decreased by $4.5 million or -34.5% in 3Q25 compared to 3Q24, primarily due to the sale/divestiture of five underperforming locations[35] - Corporate GAAP expenses increased by $1.5 million in 3Q25 compared to 3Q24[42] - Corporate Non-GAAP expenses increased by $1.9 million in 3Q25 compared to 3Q24[42] Capital Allocation and Debt - The company repurchased 75,325 common shares for $3.0 million at an average price of $40.41 per share in 3Q25[18] - Debt, net of loan costs, was $241.3 million as of June 30, 2025[54] - The weighted average interest rate on debt was 6.68% as of June 30, 2025[56] Future Targets - The company aims to generate over $250 million of cumulative free cash flow over the next 5 years[63] - The company targets $400 million in revenue and $75 million in free cash flow by FY29[65]