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SEC filingRevenue grew 3.5% to $182.6M, driven by new unit contributions, but margin compression pushed the company to a net loss of $402K as operating income fell 56.7%.
Operating income fell 56.7% to $4.5 million, resulting in an operating margin of 2.5%. This significant margin compression reflects the operational challenges of ramping new locations. The company swung to a net loss of $402,000, or -$0.01 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.3 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the prior year period. The increase in certain commodity prices contributed to cost pressures, partially offset by menu pricing actions.
Net cash provided by operating activities nearly doubled to $17.6 million, demonstrating strong underlying cash generation despite the net loss. Capital expenditures totaled $18.5 million, resulting in a slight free cash outflow of approximately $907,000. The company's primary liquidity requirements remain funding working capital needs, operating lease obligations, and capital expenditures. Management affirmed that cash flows from operations, combined with cash on hand and availability under the 2025 Revolver Facility, are expected to meet needs for at least the next twelve months and the foreseeable future.
General and administrative expenses reflect ongoing investments in infrastructure, including amortization of capitalized cloud-based ERP and HCM system implementation costs, as well as non-capitalized consulting and software licensing costs for the new HCM system. Looking forward, management explicitly flagged near-term headwinds, noting that May will face additional pressure from lapping the buy-one-get-one beef promotion from the prior year. However, the company maintains its growth trajectory, with liquidity positioned to support continued restaurant development.