Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH), today announced financial results for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 28, 2021.

Financial Results

Financial results for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 28, 2021, September 29, 2020, and September 24, 2019 were as follows:

• Comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants increased 30.2% and 22.3% compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively¹. Comparable restaurant sales at domestic franchise restaurants increased 33.5% and 20.4% compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively;
• Average weekly sales at company restaurants were $120,094 of which 15.1% were to-go sales;
• Seven company restaurants, including one Bubba’s 33 were opened;
• Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, increased 111 basis points to 15.7% compared to the prior year as the increase in comparable restaurant sales was partially offset by higher food and beverage costs. The higher costs were driven by commodity inflation of 13.9% primarily related to higher beef costs. Restaurant margin dollars increased to $135.1 million from $91.1 million in the prior year;
• Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.75 from $0.42 in the prior year due to the increase in restaurant margin dollars partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses;
• The Company resumed the repurchase of shares under the stock repurchase program, purchasing 161,034 shares of common stock for $14.7 million; and,
• The Company ended the quarter with $436.6 million of cash on hand and continued to maintain debt of $190.0 million.

Results for the year-to-date period included the following highlights:

• Comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants increased 39.5% and 17.3% compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively¹. Comparable restaurant sales at domestic franchise restaurants increased 38.5% and 14.8% compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively;
• Average weekly sales at company restaurants were $120,271 of which 18.0% were to-go sales;
• 18 company restaurants, including four Bubba’s 33, and two franchise restaurants were opened;
• Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, increased 690 basis points to 17.3% compared to the prior year as the increase in comparable restaurant sales was partially offset by higher food and beverage costs as well as the prior year impact of the pandemic. Restaurant margin dollars increased to $440.9 million from $181.6 million in the prior year; and,
• Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.74 from $0.17 in the prior year due to the increase in restaurant margin dollars partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses and income tax expense.

Jerry Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. commented, “The demand for our brands has never been stronger, as our operators continue to provide a legendary experience to a historic number of guests. There is no doubt that our industry is being challenged in a number of ways including higher food costs, supply chain shortages, and a tight labor market. We are managing through these pressures and staying committed to our long-term fundamentals. I want to thank our entire team for their legendary dedication and commitment.”

Morgan continued, “Our strong cashflow continues to solidify our financial position and allowed us to resume the repurchase of common stock this quarter, continue our payment of quarterly dividends, open new restaurants, and grow our development pipeline. In addition, we signed the first franchise development agreement for our fast-casual Jaggers concept this quarter. We remain excited about our growth opportunities across all three of our brands.”

¹ Comparable restaurant sales reflect the change in year-over-year sales for restaurants open a full 18 months before the beginning of the period measured for comparison to 2020 and for restaurants open a full 30 months before the beginning of the period measured for comparison to 2019.

Franchise acquisitions

The Company has tentatively agreed to acquire seven franchise restaurants with a targeted close date as of the beginning of our 2022 fiscal year.  These acquisitions are subject to the completion of customary negotiations and due diligence.

2021 Outlook        

Comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants for the first four weeks of our fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 increased 22.6% and 23.6% compared to our 2020 and 2019 periods, respectively. In addition, the Company recently implemented a menu price increase of 4.2%.

Management updated the following expectations for 2021:

• Commodity cost inflation of approximately 10%.

Management reiterated the following expectations for 2021:

• 26 to 29 company restaurant openings across all concepts;
• Store week growth of approximately 5.0%; and,
• Total capital expenditures of approximately $200 million.

2022 Outlook

Management provided the following initial expectations for 2022:

• Positive comparable restaurant sales growth including the benefit of 2021 menu pricing actions;
• 25 to 30 Texas Roadhouse and Bubba’s 33 company restaurant openings;
• Store week growth of 5% to 6%, excluding the impact of potential franchise acquisitions;
• Commodity cost inflation in the high teens in the first half of 2022;
• Wage and other inflation of approximately 6%;
• An effective income tax rate of approximately 15% excluding the impact of any legislative changes enacted; and,
• Total capital expenditures of approximately $230 million including as many as six relocations.

Non-GAAP Measures

The Company prepares the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Within the press release, the Company makes reference to restaurant margin (in dollars and as a percentage of restaurant and other sales). Restaurant margin represents restaurant and other sales less restaurant-level operating costs, including food and beverage costs, labor, rent and other operating costs. Restaurant margin should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income from operations. This non-GAAP measure is not indicative of overall company performance and profitability in that this measure does not accrue directly to the benefit of shareholders due to the nature of the costs excluded. Restaurant margin is widely regarded as a useful metric by which to evaluate restaurant-level operating efficiency and performance. In calculating restaurant margin, the Company excludes certain non-restaurant-level costs that support operations, including pre-opening and general and administrative expenses, but do not have a direct impact on restaurant-level operational efficiency and performance. The Company also excludes depreciation and amortization expense, substantially all of which relates to restaurant-level assets, as it represents a non-cash charge for the investment in restaurants. The Company also excludes impairment and closure expense as it believes this provides a clearer perspective of ongoing operating performance and a more useful comparison to prior period results. Restaurant margin as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in the industry. A reconciliation of income from operations to restaurant margin is included in the accompanying financial tables.

About the Company

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is a growing restaurant company operating predominantly in the casual dining segment that first opened in 1993 and today has grown to over 650 restaurants system-wide in 49 states and ten foreign countries.

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