Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.68 per Share Financial Results Financial results for the 13 weeks ended April 1, 2025 and March 26, 2024 were as follows: 13 Weeks Ended ($000’s, except per share amounts) April 1, 2025 March 26, 2024 % change Total revenue $ 1,447,648 $ 1,321,217 9.6 % Income from operations 134,733 133,128 1.2 % Net

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