First Quarter Highlights
- Sales increased 8.4% to
$145.1 million compared to$133.8 million for the same period last year. - Earnings from Operations were
$2.2 million compared to$6.3 million for the same period last year. - Net Earnings were
$1.7 million compared to$4.9 million for the same period last year. - Consolidated EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) was
$8.2 million compared to$12.4 million for the same period last year.
“The Company anticipated a slower start to 2022 as a result of the dynamic inflation experienced in the second half of 2021. Additionally, the Omicron breakout in
Strategic Growth
- Consistent with its strategic growth plans to accelerate multi-unit franchise restaurant development, the Company sold one of its casual dining brands during the quarter.
- The Company’s first Taco John’s restaurants, scheduled to open later this year, are part of an exclusive 50 store development agreement that includes additional rights to develop more than 200 Taco John’s restaurants.
- Newly built Wendy’s restaurants continue to provide the Company with a strong return on investment, as guests reward us for contemporary restaurant designs and digital enhancements.
- The Company continues to leverage its strategic operating platform, unique in-house restaurant development expertise and investments in digital technology to build the best-of-class QSR brands focused on quality, convenience, and affordability.
About the Company
The Company’s current and publicly available information pursuant to amended SEC Rule 15c2-11 and FINRA Rule 6432 can be found at www.otcmarkets.com, under the stock symbol MHGU/Disclosures or the Company’s website, www.meritagehospitality.com.
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