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SEC filingRevenue fell 24.5% to $254.3M from refranchising and store closures, but operating income swung to $35.5M from a prior-year loss of $157.1M, driven by the absence of large impairment charges.
Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 decreased 24.5% to $254.3 million from $336.7 million in the prior year. The decline was primarily attributable to the refranchising of company-operated restaurants and the closure of underperforming locations, which reduced company-operated sales. Franchise revenue also decreased due to a lower number of franchise restaurants, partially offset by higher average unit volumes at remaining locations.
Operating income improved significantly to $35.5 million from a loss of $157.1 million in the prior year. The prior-year period included substantial impairment charges related to company-operated restaurants, which did not recur in the current quarter. Net income was $10.2 million, compared to a net loss of $142.2 million, and diluted EPS was $0.53 versus a loss of $7.47. The operating margin expanded to 13.9% from negative in the prior year, reflecting the absence of large impairment charges and ongoing cost management.
The company's primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations and borrowings under its credit facility. Management expects that cash flows from operations, combined with the securitized financing facility, will be sufficient to meet capital expenditure, working capital, and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months. No share repurchases were made in the quarter, reflecting a conservative capital allocation stance amid the ongoing transformation.
Management's outlook emphasizes sufficient liquidity to meet near-term obligations, but the revenue trajectory remains dependent on franchisee performance and same-store sales trends. Key risks include food and commodity cost inflation, which could pressure franchisee margins and, in turn, royalty income. The company's ability to generate operating cash flow will be critical as it continues to service debt and invest in franchise support. The absence of share repurchases suggests a conservative capital allocation stance amid the ongoing transformation.