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Shake Shack Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Shake Shack announced its first-quarter 2024 financial results, showcasing total revenue of $290.5 million, up 14.7% from 2023. The company reported positive growth in Shack sales and Licensing revenue, with system-wide sales reaching $443.3 million, up 12.3% from the previous year. Same-Shack sales increased by 1.6% compared to 2023, with a notable 4.9% growth in April. Operating income showed a significant improvement, turning from an operating loss of $3.2 million in 2023 to $0.0 million in 2024. The restaurant-level profit was reported at $54.7 million, representing 19.5% of Shack sales. Net income also showed improvement, with $2.2 million in 2024 compared to a net loss of $1.6 million in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 30.2% to $35.9 million. The company opened four new Company-operated Shacks, including two drive-thrus, and four licensed Shacks.

Positive
  • Total revenue increased by 14.7% to $290.5 million compared to 2023.

  • System-wide sales grew by 12.3% to $443.3 million compared to the previous year.

  • Same-Shack sales increased by 1.6% versus 2023, with a significant growth of 4.9% year-over-year in April.

  • Operating income improved from an operating loss of $3.2 million in 2023 to $0.0 million in 2024.

  • Net income saw a positive change, reaching $2.2 million in 2024 from a net loss of $1.6 million in 2023.

  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 30.2% to $35.9 million.

  • The company opened four new Company-operated Shacks, including two drive-thrus, and four licensed Shacks.

Negative
  • None.

Shake Shack's first quarter growth indicates a robust revenue increase of 14.7% year-over-year, primarily driven by a rise in Shack sales. The operational turnaround from a loss in 2023 to breaking even is notable. Given that restaurant-level profit margins are at 19.5%, a fairly healthy number in the industry, it reflects efficient cost management and operational execution. However, same-Shack sales growth of 1.6% year-over-year signals moderate same-store growth, which merits attention as it indicates the pace at which existing stores are improving their sales. The net income shift from a loss to a gain is constructive but on a relatively small base, suggesting that while the company's direction is positive, investors may look for more consistent profitability in future quarters. The introduction of drive-thrus could represent a strategic pivot to enhance accessibility and drive future sales.

The expansion strategy involving the opening of new Company-operated and licensed Shacks indicates Shake Shack's focus on market penetration and brand reach. Particularly, the inclusion of drive-thrus may cater to evolving consumer preferences for convenience. However, as the company expands, it's imperative to monitor whether new openings are cannibalizing sales at existing locations or if they are effectively tapping into new markets. Additionally, trends suggesting an improvement in same-Shack sales as the quarter progressed, with April showing a 4.9% year-over-year increase, could imply an uptick in consumer confidence or successful promotional strategies, which could lead to positive forecasts if the trend continues.

Investors may be encouraged by the 30.2% increase in Adjusted EBITDA, a sign of growing operational efficiency and potential for enhanced shareholder value. The positive trajectory in net income and earnings per share, albeit modest, is also a signal of improving financial health. However, it's important to balance this optimism with the recognition that the company's performance is subject to fluctuating market conditions and consumer spending habits. The reliance on continued positive sales trends and successful integration of new service formats, such as drive-thrus, will be important to sustaining growth. As an investor, one should keep an eye on how these factors play out in subsequent quarters and how they might affect the company's long-term strategic positioning.
  • Total revenue of $290.5 million, up 14.7% versus 2023, including $280.6 million of Shack sales and $9.9 million of Licensing revenue.
  • System-wide sales of $443.3 million, up 12.3% versus 2023.
  • Same-Shack sales up 1.6% versus 2023, with trends improving each month of the quarter. April SSS grew 4.9% year-over-year.
  • Operating income of $0.0 million, versus an operating loss of $3.2 million in 2023.
    • Restaurant-level profit(1) of $54.7 million, or 19.5% of Shack sales.
  • Net income of $2.2 million versus a net loss of $1.6 million in 2023.
    • Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $35.9 million, up 30.2% versus 2023.
  • Net income attributable to Shake Shack Inc. of $2.0 million, or earnings of $0.05 per diluted share.
    • Adjusted pro forma net income(1) of $5.6 million, or earnings of $0.13 per fully exchanged and diluted share.
  • Opened four new Company-operated Shacks, including two drive-thrus. Opened four new licensed Shacks.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Shake Shack Inc. (“Shake Shack” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SHAK) has posted its results for the first quarter of 2024 in a Shareholder Letter in the Quarterly Results section of the Company's Investor Relations website, which can be found here: Q1 2024 Shake Shack Shareholder Letter.

Shake Shack will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET. Hosting the call will be Randy Garutti, Chief Executive Officer, and Katherine Fogertey, Chief Financial Officer. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877) 407-0792, or for international callers by dialing (201) 689-8263. A replay of the call will be available until May 09, 2024 by dialing (844) 512-2921 or for international callers by dialing (412) 317-6671; the passcode is 13745222.

The live audio webcast of the conference call will be accessible in the Events & Presentations section of the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.shakeshack.com. An archived replay of the webcast will also be available shortly after the live event has concluded.

(1)

Restaurant-level profit, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted pro forma net income (loss) are non-GAAP measures. A reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP is set forth in the schedules accompanying this release. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

About Shake Shack

Shake Shack serves elevated versions of American classics using only the best ingredients. It’s known for its delicious made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hand-spun milkshakes, house-made lemonades, beer, wine, and more. With its high-quality food at a great value, warm hospitality, and a commitment to crafting uplifting experiences, Shake Shack quickly became a cult-brand with widespread appeal. Shake Shack’s purpose is to Stand For Something Good®, from its premium ingredients and employee development, to its inspiring designs and deep community investment. Since the original Shack opened in 2004 in NYC’s Madison Square Park, the Company has expanded to over 520 locations system-wide, including over 335 in 33 U.S. States and the District of Columbia, and 185 international locations across London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Mexico City, Istanbul, Dubai, Tokyo, Seoul and more.

Skip the line with the Shack App, a mobile ordering app that lets you save time by ordering ahead! Guests can select their location, pick their food, choose a pickup time and their meal will be cooked-to-order and timed to arrival. Available on iOS and Android.

Definitions

The following definitions apply to these terms as used in this release:

"Shack sales" is defined as the aggregate sales of food, beverages, gift card breakage income and Shake Shack branded merchandise at Company-operated Shacks and excludes sales from licensed Shacks.

“System-wide sales” is an operating measure and consists of sales from Company-operated Shacks and licensed Shacks. The Company does not recognize the sales from licensed Shacks as revenue. Of these amounts, revenue is limited to licensing revenue based on a percentage of sales from licensed Shacks, as well as certain up-front fees, such as territory fees and opening fees.

"Same-Shack sales" represents Shack sales for the comparable Shack base, which is defined as the number of Company-operated Shacks open for 24 full fiscal months or longer. For consecutive days that Shacks were temporarily closed, the comparative period was also adjusted.

"Restaurant-level profit," a non-GAAP measure, also formerly referred to as Shack-level operating profit, is defined as Shack sales less Shack-level operating expenses including Food and paper costs, Labor and related expenses, Other operating expenses and Occupancy and related expenses.

"Restaurant-level profit margin," a non-GAAP measure, also formerly referred to as Shack-level operating profit margin, is defined as Shack sales less Shack-level operating expenses including Food and paper costs, Labor and related expenses, Other operating expenses and Occupancy and related expenses as a percentage of Shack sales.

“EBITDA,” a non-GAAP measure, is defined as Net income (loss) before interest expense (net of interest income), Income tax expense (benefit), and Depreciation and amortization expense.

“Adjusted EBITDA,” a non-GAAP measure, is defined as EBITDA (as defined above), excluding equity-based compensation expense, Impairment and loss on disposal of assets, amortization of cloud-based software implementation costs, as well as certain non-recurring items that the Company does not believe directly reflect its core operations and may not be indicative of the Company's recurring business operations.

"Adjusted pro forma net income," a non-GAAP measure, represents Net income (loss) attributable to Shake Shack Inc. assuming the full exchange of all outstanding SSE Holdings, LLC membership interests ("LLC Interests") for shares of Class A common stock, adjusted for certain non-recurring items that the Company does not believe are directly reflected to its core operations and may not be indicative of its recurring business operations.

SHAKE SHACK INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

March 27

 

December 27

2024

2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

260,203

 

 

$

224,653

 

 

Marketable securities

 

24,570

 

 

 

68,561

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

14,458

 

 

 

16,847

 

 

Inventories

 

5,073

 

 

 

5,404

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

21,885

 

 

 

18,967

 

 

Total current assets

 

326,189

 

 

 

334,432

 

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $401,132 and $376,760, respectively

 

537,621

 

 

 

530,995

 

Operating lease assets

 

410,254

 

 

 

398,296

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

329,956

 

 

 

326,208

 

Other assets

 

14,812

 

 

 

15,926

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,618,832

 

 

$

1,605,857

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

15,163

 

 

$

22,273

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

57,366

 

 

 

54,742

 

 

Accrued wages and related liabilities

 

19,249

 

 

 

20,945

 

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

50,780

 

 

 

49,004

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

18,525

 

 

 

17,103

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

161,083

 

 

 

164,067

 

Long-term debt

 

245,898

 

 

 

245,636

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

476,704

 

 

 

464,533

 

Liabilities under tax receivable agreement, net of current portion

 

236,728

 

 

 

235,613

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

26,126

 

 

 

26,638

 

Total liabilities

 

1,146,539

 

 

 

1,136,487

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, no par value—10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of March 27, 2024 and December 27, 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A common stock, $0.001 par value—200,000,000 shares authorized; 39,635,382 and 39,474,315 shares issued and outstanding as of March 27, 2024 and December 27, 2023, respectively.

 

40

 

 

 

39

 

 

Class B common stock, $0.001 par value—35,000,000 shares authorized; 2,801,013 and 2,834,513 shares issued and outstanding as of March 27, 2024 and December 27, 2023, respectively.

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

427,530

 

 

 

426,601

 

 

Retained earnings

 

18,817

 

 

 

16,777

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(4

)

 

 

(3

)

 

Total stockholders' equity attributable to Shake Shack Inc.

 

446,386

 

 

 

443,417

 

Non-controlling interests

 

25,907

 

 

 

25,953

 

Total equity

 

472,293

 

 

 

469,370

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

1,618,832

 

 

$

1,605,857

 

SHAKE SHACK INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

March 27
2024

 

March 29
2023

Shack sales

$

280,552

 

96.6

%

 

$

244,254

 

96.4

%

Licensing revenue

 

9,952

 

3.4

%

 

 

9,024

 

3.6

%

TOTAL REVENUE

 

290,504

 

100.0

%

 

 

253,278

 

100.0

%

Shack-level operating expenses(1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food and paper costs

 

80,253

 

28.6

%

 

 

71,772

 

29.4

%

 

Labor and related expenses

 

81,509

 

29.1

%

 

 

74,264

 

30.4

%

 

Other operating expenses

 

41,856

 

14.9

%

 

 

34,936

 

14.3

%

 

Occupancy and related expenses

 

22,188

 

7.9

%

 

 

18,583

 

7.6

%

General and administrative expenses

 

35,944

 

12.4

%

 

 

31,311

 

12.4

%

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

25,441

 

8.8

%

 

 

21,322

 

8.4

%

Pre-opening costs

 

2,753

 

0.9

%

 

 

3,557

 

1.4

%

Impairment and loss on disposal of assets

 

526

 

0.2

%

 

 

722

 

0.3

%

TOTAL EXPENSES

 

290,470

 

100.0

%

 

 

256,467

 

101.3

%

NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

 

34

 

%

 

 

(3,189

)

(1.3

)%

Other income, net

 

3,206

 

1.1

%

 

 

2,837

 

1.1

%

Interest expense

 

(508

)

(0.2

)%

 

 

(403

)

(0.2

)%

NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

2,732

 

0.9

%

 

 

(755

)

(0.3

)%

Income tax expense

 

518

 

0.2

%

 

 

867

 

0.3

%

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

2,214

 

0.8

%

 

 

(1,622

)

(0.6

)%

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

 

174

 

0.1

%

 

 

(88

)

%

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAKE SHACK INC.

$

2,040

 

0.7

%

 

$

(1,534

)

(0.6

)%

Earnings (Loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.05

 

 

 

$

(0.04

)

 

 

Diluted

$

0.05

 

 

 

$

(0.04

)

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

39,515

 

 

 

 

39,332

 

 

 

Diluted

 

41,259

 

 

 

 

39,332

 

 

_______________

(1) As a percentage of Shack sales.

SHAKE SHACK INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

 

 

March 27
2024

 

March 29
2023

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

Net income (loss) (including amounts attributable to non-controlling interests)

$

2,214

 

 

$

(1,622

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

25,441

 

 

 

21,322

 

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

262

 

 

 

262

 

 

Amortization of cloud computing asset

 

518

 

 

 

439

 

 

Non-cash operating lease cost

 

18,490

 

 

 

16,075

 

 

Equity-based compensation

 

3,642

 

 

 

3,802

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(131

)

 

 

1,917

 

 

Non-cash interest

 

(164

)

 

 

58

 

 

Gain on sale of equity securities

 

 

 

 

(81

)

 

Net amortization of discount on held-to-maturity securities

 

(370

)

 

 

 

 

Impairment and loss on disposal of assets

 

526

 

 

 

722

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

2,389

 

 

 

3,354

 

 

 

Inventories

 

331

 

 

 

(210

)

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(2,757

)

 

 

(1,580

)

 

 

Other assets

 

(650

)

 

 

(1,218

)

 

 

Accounts payable

 

(3,760

)

 

 

(5,799

)

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

2,027

 

 

 

(2,018

)

 

 

Accrued wages and related liabilities

 

(1,696

)

 

 

1,068

 

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

709

 

 

 

(2,389

)

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

(17,213

)

 

 

(16,830

)

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

857

 

 

 

2,548

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

30,665

 

 

 

19,820

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(33,054

)

 

 

(34,326

)

Maturities of held-to-maturity marketable securities

 

44,361

 

 

 

 

Purchases of equity securities

 

 

 

 

(690

)

Sales of equity securities

 

 

 

 

81,478

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

11,307

 

 

 

46,462

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

Payments on principal of finance leases

 

(910

)

 

 

(807

)

Distributions paid to non-controlling interest holders

 

(145

)

 

 

(49

)

Net proceeds from stock option exercises

 

474

 

 

 

113

 

Employee withholding taxes related to net settled equity awards

 

(5,840

)

 

 

(2,626

)

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

(6,421

)

 

 

(3,369

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(1

)

 

 

(4

)

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

35,550

 

 

 

62,909

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

224,653

 

 

 

230,521

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

$

260,203

 

 

$

293,430

 

SHAKE SHACK INC.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)

To supplement the consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: Restaurant-level profit, Restaurant-level profit margin, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted pro forma net income (loss) and adjusted pro forma earnings (loss) per fully exchanged and diluted share (collectively the "non-GAAP financial measures").

Restaurant-Level Profit

Restaurant-level profit, formerly referred to as Shack-level operating profit, is defined as Shack sales less Shack-level operating expenses including Food and paper costs, Labor and related expenses, Other operating expenses and Occupancy and related expenses.

How This Measure Is Useful
When used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, Restaurant-level profit and Restaurant-level profit margin are supplemental measures of operating performance that the Company believes are useful measures to evaluate the performance and profitability of its Shacks. Additionally, Restaurant-level profit and Restaurant-level profit margin are key metrics used internally by management to develop internal budgets and forecasts, as well as assess the performance of its Shacks relative to budget and against prior periods. It is also used to evaluate employee compensation as it serves as a metric in certain performance-based employee bonus arrangements. The Company believes presentation of Restaurant-level profit and Restaurant-level profit margin provides investors with a supplemental view of its operating performance that can provide meaningful insights to the underlying operating performance of the Shacks, as these measures depict the operating results that are directly impacted by the Shacks and exclude items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, the ongoing operations of the Shacks. It may also assist investors to evaluate the Company's performance relative to peers of various sizes and maturities and provides greater transparency with respect to how management evaluates the business, as well as the financial and operational decision-making.

Limitations of the Usefulness of this Measure
Restaurant-level profit and Restaurant-level profit margin may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies due to different methods of calculation. Presentation of Restaurant-level profit and Restaurant-level profit margin is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Restaurant-level profit excludes certain costs, such as General and administrative expenses and Pre-opening costs, which are considered normal, recurring cash operating expenses and are essential to support the operation and development of the Company's Shacks. Therefore, this measure may not provide a complete understanding of the Company's operating results as a whole and Restaurant-level profit and Restaurant-level profit margin should be reviewed in conjunction with the Company's GAAP financial results.

A reconciliation of Restaurant-level profit to Income (loss) from operations, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is set forth below.

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

(dollar amounts in thousands)

March 27
2024

 

March 29
2023

Income (loss) from operations

$

34

 

 

$

(3,189

)

Less:

 

 

 

 

Licensing revenue

 

9,952

 

 

 

9,024

 

Add:

 

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

 

35,944

 

 

 

31,311

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

25,441

 

 

 

21,322

 

 

Pre-opening costs

 

2,753

 

 

 

3,557

 

 

Impairment and loss on disposal of assets

 

526

 

 

 

722

 

Restaurant-level profit

$

54,746

 

 

$

44,699

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

$

290,504

 

 

$

253,278

 

Less: Licensing revenue

 

9,952

 

 

 

9,024

 

Shack sales

$

280,552

 

 

$

244,254

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restaurant-level profit margin(1)

 

19.5

%

 

 

18.3

%

   

(1) As a percentage of Shack sales.

 

SHAKE SHACK INC.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as Net income (loss) before interest expense (net of interest income), Income tax expense (benefit) and Depreciation and amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as EBITDA (as defined above) excluding equity-based compensation expense, Impairment and loss on the disposal of assets, amortization of cloud-based software implementation costs, as well as certain non-recurring items that the Company does not believe directly reflect its core operations and may not be indicative of the Company's recurring business operations.

How These Measures Are Useful
When used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are supplemental measures of operating performance that the Company believes are useful measures to facilitate comparisons to historical performance and competitors' operating results. Adjusted EBITDA is a key metric used internally by management to develop internal budgets and forecasts and also serves as a metric in its performance-based equity incentive programs and certain bonus arrangements. The Company believes presentation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA provides investors with a supplemental view of the Company's operating performance that facilitates analysis and comparisons of its ongoing business operations because they exclude items that may not be indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

Limitations of the Usefulness of These Measures
EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies due to different methods of calculation. Presentation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA exclude certain normal recurring expenses. Therefore, these measures may not provide a complete understanding of the Company's performance and should be reviewed in conjunction with the GAAP financial measures.

A reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to Net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is set forth below.

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

(dollar amounts in thousands)

March 27
2024

 

March 29
2023

Net income (loss)

$

2,214

 

 

$

(1,622

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

25,441

 

 

 

21,322

 

Interest expense, net

 

(27

)

 

 

403

 

Income tax expense

 

518

 

 

 

867

 

EBITDA

$

28,146

 

 

$

20,970

 

 

 

 

 

Equity-based compensation

 

3,642

 

 

 

3,802

 

Amortization of cloud-based software implementation costs

 

518

 

 

 

439

 

Impairment and loss on disposal of assets

 

526

 

 

 

722

 

Legal settlements(1)

 

 

 

 

1,004

 

CEO transition costs

 

479

 

 

 

 

Restatement costs(2)

 

1,391

 

 

 

 

Other(3)

 

1,183

 

 

 

628

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

35,885

 

 

$

27,565

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin(4)

 

12.4

%

 

 

10.9

%

   

(1) Expenses incurred to establish accruals related to the settlements of legal matters.

(2) Expenses incurred related to the restatement of prior periods in the 2023 Form 10-K.

(3) Expenses incurred for professional fees related to non-recurring matters.

(4) Calculated as a percentage of Total revenue, which was $290.5 million and $253.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2024 and March 29, 2023, respectively.

SHAKE SHACK INC.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)

Adjusted Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Pro Forma Earnings (Loss) Per Fully Exchanged and Diluted Share
Adjusted pro forma net income (loss) represents Net income (loss) attributable to Shake Shack Inc. assuming the full exchange of all outstanding SSE Holdings, LLC membership interests ("LLC Interests") for shares of Class A common stock, adjusted for certain non-recurring items that the Company does not believe are directly related to its core operations and may not be indicative of recurring business operations. Adjusted pro forma earnings (loss) per fully exchanged and diluted share is calculated by dividing adjusted pro forma net income (loss) by the weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding, assuming the full exchange of all outstanding LLC Interests, after giving effect to the dilutive effect of outstanding equity-based awards.

How These Measures Are Useful
When used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, adjusted pro forma net income (loss) and adjusted pro forma earnings (loss) per fully exchanged and diluted share are supplemental measures of operating performance that the Company believes are useful measures to evaluate performance period over period and relative to its competitors. By assuming the full exchange of all outstanding LLC Interests, the Company believes these measures facilitate comparisons with other companies that have different organizational and tax structures, as well as comparisons period over period because it eliminates the effect of any changes in Net income (loss) attributable to Shake Shack Inc. driven by increases in its ownership of SSE Holdings, which are unrelated to the Company's operating performance, and excludes items that are non-recurring or may not be indicative of ongoing operating performance.

Limitations of the Usefulness of These Measures
Adjusted pro forma net income (loss) and adjusted pro forma earnings (loss) per fully exchanged and diluted share may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies due to different methods of calculation. Presentation of adjusted pro forma net income (loss) and adjusted pro forma earnings (loss) per fully exchanged and diluted share should not be considered alternatives to Net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share, as determined under GAAP. While these measures are useful in evaluating the Company's performance, it does not account for the earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest holders and therefore does not provide a complete understanding of the Net income (loss) attributable to Shake Shack Inc. Adjusted pro forma net income (loss) and adjusted pro forma earnings (loss) per fully exchanged and diluted share should be evaluated in conjunction with GAAP financial results.

A reconciliation of adjusted pro forma net income (loss) to Net income (loss) attributable to Shake Shack Inc., the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and the computation of adjusted pro forma earnings (loss) per fully exchanged and diluted share are set forth below.

 

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

March 27
2024

 

March 29
2023 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Shake Shack Inc

$

2,040

 

$

(1,534

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

Reallocation of Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests from the assumed exchange of LLC Interests(1)

 

174

 

 

(88

 

 

Legal settlements

 

 

 

1,004

 

 

 

Restatement costs(2)

 

1,391

 

 

 

 

 

CEO transition costs

 

479

 

 

 

 

 

Other(3)

 

1,183

 

 

628

 

 

 

Tax impact of above adjustments(4)

 

356

 

 

(300

Adjusted pro forma net income (loss)

$

5,623

 

$

(290

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding—diluted

 

41,259

 

 

39,332

 

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

Assumed exchange of LLC Interests for shares of Class A common stock(1)

 

2,830

 

 

2,852

 

 

Adjusted pro forma fully exchanged weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding—diluted

 

44,089

 

 

42,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted pro forma earnings (loss) per fully exchanged share—diluted

$

0.13

 

$

(0.01

 

 

Thirteen Weeks Ended

 

March 27
2024

 

March 29
2023

Earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock—diluted

$

0.05

 

$

(0.04

)

 

Non-GAAP adjustments(5)

 

0.08

 

 

0.03

 

Adjusted pro forma earnings (loss) per fully exchanged share—diluted

$

0.13

 

$

(0.01

)

(1)

Assumes the exchange of all outstanding LLC Interests for shares of Class A common stock, resulting in the elimination of the non-controlling interest and recognition of the net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests.

(2)

Expenses incurred related to the restatement of prior periods in the 2023 Form 10-K.

(3)

Expenses incurred for professional fees related to non-recurring matters.

(4)

Represents the tax effect of the aforementioned adjustments and pro forma adjustments to reflect corporate income taxes at assumed effective tax rates of 2.8% and 133.1% for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2024 and March 29, 2023, respectively. Amounts include provisions for U.S. federal income taxes, certain LLC entity-level taxes and foreign withholding taxes, assuming the highest statutory rates apportioned to each applicable state, local and foreign jurisdiction.

(5)

Represents the per share impact of non-GAAP adjustments for each period. Refer to the reconciliation of Adjusted pro forma net income (loss) above for additional information.

 

Media:

Meg Davis, Shake Shack

mcastranova@shakeshack.com



Investor Relations:

Melissa Calandruccio, ICR

Michelle Michalski, ICR

(844) SHACK-04 (844-742-2504)

investor@shakeshack.com

Source: Shake Shack Inc.

FAQ

What were Shake Shack's total revenue for the first quarter of 2024?

Shake Shack reported total revenue of $290.5 million for the first quarter of 2024.

What was the system-wide sales growth for Shake Shack in the first quarter of 2024?

Shake Shack's system-wide sales grew by 12.3% to $443.3 million in the first quarter of 2024.

How did Shake Shack's net income change in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 2023?

Shake Shack's net income showed improvement, reaching $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 from a net loss of $1.6 million in 2023.

Who will host the conference call for Shake Shack's first-quarter 2024 financial results?

Randy Garutti, Chief Executive Officer, and Katherine Fogertey, Chief Financial Officer will host the conference call for Shake Shack's first-quarter 2024 financial results.

How can the conference call for Shake Shack's first-quarter 2024 financial results be accessed?

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877) 407-0792 or by visiting the Events & Presentations section of the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.shakeshack.com.

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