Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) reports earnings

The report was filed on March 6, 2025

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Potbelly Corporation (PBPB-2.25%) has submitted its 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024.

The filing details a decrease in net sandwich shop sales to $446.2 million from $482.2 million in the previous year, primarily due to refranchising efforts and an additional week in the prior fiscal year.

Franchise royalties, fees, and rental income increased to $16.4 million, driven by additional franchise fees and new franchise locations.

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Food, beverage, and packaging costs decreased to $120.0 million, attributed to lower costs from refranchised shops and decreased protein costs.

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Labor and related expenses decreased to $129.3 million, influenced by refranchised shops and a decrease in incentive compensation.

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The company reported a net income of $40.3 million, a significant increase from $5.1 million in the prior year, largely due to a $35.3 million valuation allowance release.

Potbelly ended the fiscal year with a cash balance of $11.7 million and total liquidity of $37.7 million.

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The company repaid its Term Loan and entered into a new Revolving Facility with Wintrust Bank, N.A., providing a $30 million credit facility.

Potbelly's Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative continued with the sale of one company-operated shop and commitments for new franchise development.

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The company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.4 million due to the termination of its Term Loan.

Potbelly's stock repurchase program authorized a new $20 million repurchase plan, replacing the previous program.

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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the Potbelly Corporation annual 10-K report dated March 6, 2025. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.