In the first quarter, Potbelly Corp. (Nasdaq: PBPB) reported an increase of 1.9% in system-wide sales, with their digital business accounting for 40% of total sales. Despite a decrease of 6% in total revenue, the company’s adjusted EBITDA increased by 2.2% to $5.7 million.
CEO Bob Wright highlighted the success of managing both restaurant-level and corporate costs, resulting in a 150-basis point expansion in shop-level margins. Additionally, Potbelly saw strong corporate profitability with an adjusted EBITDA of $5.7 million. The franchise sales team added 32 commitments to the pipeline, leading to a 26% increase in open and committed shops compared to the previous year.
In response to their performance, Potbelly announced a $20 million share repurchase program and unveiled a new restaurant design prototype. For more information, please visit Exec Edge at executives-edge.com or contact them at Editor@executives-edge.com.
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