Tims China Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Tims China (NASDAQ:THCH) reported Q1 2025 financial results showing mixed performance. System sales increased 3.5% year-over-year to RMB376.3 million, while total revenues decreased 9.5% to RMB300.7 million. The company achieved a significant 5.9 percentage point improvement in store contribution margin to 6.7%.
Notable metrics include 25.1 million registered loyalty club members (up 25.7% YoY) and a net addition of 2 stores, bringing the total to 1,024 locations. However, same-store sales declined by 6.5% for company-owned stores, with a 14.0% decrease in order volume and a 1.9% decrease in average ticket size.
The company demonstrated improved operational efficiency with significant cost reductions across food packaging, labor, and operating expenses, while cutting adjusted corporate EBITDA losses by nearly 50%.
Tims China (NASDAQ:THCH) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre 2025 mostrando una performance mista. Le vendite di sistemi sono aumentate del 3,5% su base annua, raggiungendo 376,3 milioni di RMB, mentre i ricavi totali sono diminuiti del 9,5% a 300,7 milioni di RMB. L'azienda ha ottenuto un significativo miglioramento di 5,9 punti percentuali nel margine di contribuzione dei negozi, arrivando al 6,7%.
Tra i dati rilevanti figurano 25,1 milioni di membri registrati nel loyalty club (in crescita del 25,7% su base annua) e un aumento netto di 2 negozi, per un totale di 1.024 punti vendita. Tuttavia, le vendite a parità di negozio sono diminuite del 6,5% per i negozi di proprietà, con una riduzione del 14,0% nel volume degli ordini e un calo dell'1,9% nel valore medio dello scontrino.
L'azienda ha mostrato un miglioramento nell'efficienza operativa grazie a significative riduzioni dei costi relativi a imballaggi alimentari, manodopera e spese operative, riducendo quasi del 50% le perdite di EBITDA rettificato a livello corporate.
Tims China (NASDAQ:THCH) presentó los resultados financieros del primer trimestre de 2025 con un desempeño mixto. Las ventas de sistemas aumentaron un 3,5% interanual hasta los 376,3 millones de RMB, mientras que los ingresos totales disminuyeron un 9,5% hasta los 300,7 millones de RMB. La compañía logró una mejora significativa de 5,9 puntos porcentuales en el margen de contribución de las tiendas, alcanzando el 6,7%.
Entre las métricas destacadas se encuentran 25,1 millones de miembros registrados en el club de lealtad (un aumento del 25,7% interanual) y una adición neta de 2 tiendas, sumando un total de 1.024 ubicaciones. Sin embargo, las ventas comparables en tiendas propias disminuyeron un 6,5%, con una caída del 14,0% en el volumen de pedidos y una reducción del 1,9% en el ticket promedio.
La empresa mostró una mayor eficiencia operativa con reducciones significativas en costos de embalaje de alimentos, mano de obra y gastos operativos, además de reducir casi en un 50% las pérdidas de EBITDA ajustado a nivel corporativo.
Tims China (NASDAQ:THCH)는 2025년 1분기 재무 실적을 발표하며 혼재된 성과를 보였습니다. 시스템 매출은 전년 대비 3.5% 증가한 3억 7,630만 위안을 기록했으나, 총수익은 9.5% 감소한 3억 70만 위안에 그쳤습니다. 회사는 매장 기여 마진에서 5.9%포인트 향상된 6.7%를 달성했습니다.
주요 지표로는 2,510만 명의 등록된 로열티 클럽 회원(전년 대비 25.7% 증가)과 2개의 신규 매장 순증으로 총 1,024개 매장을 보유하게 되었습니다. 그러나 회사 소유 매장의 동일 매장 매출은 6.5% 감소했으며, 주문량은 14.0%, 평균 주문 금액은 1.9% 감소했습니다.
회사는 식품 포장, 인건비 및 운영비용에서 상당한 비용 절감을 이루며 운영 효율성을 개선했고, 조정된 법인 EBITDA 손실을 거의 50% 줄였습니다.
Tims China (NASDAQ:THCH) a publié ses résultats financiers du premier trimestre 2025, montrant une performance mitigée. Les ventes de systèmes ont augmenté de 3,5 % en glissement annuel pour atteindre 376,3 millions de RMB, tandis que les revenus totaux ont diminué de 9,5 % à 300,7 millions de RMB. L'entreprise a réalisé une amélioration significative de 5,9 points de pourcentage de la marge de contribution des magasins, atteignant 6,7 %.
Parmi les indicateurs notables figurent 25,1 millions de membres inscrits au club de fidélité (en hausse de 25,7 % en glissement annuel) et une augmentation nette de 2 magasins, portant le total à 1 024 sites. Cependant, les ventes comparables des magasins détenus par l'entreprise ont diminué de 6,5 %, avec une baisse de 14,0 % du volume des commandes et une diminution de 1,9 % du ticket moyen.
L'entreprise a démontré une meilleure efficacité opérationnelle avec des réductions significatives des coûts liés aux emballages alimentaires, à la main-d'œuvre et aux dépenses d'exploitation, tout en réduisant de près de 50 % les pertes d'EBITDA ajusté au niveau corporate.
Tims China (NASDAQ:THCH) meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit gemischten Ergebnissen. Der Systemverkauf stieg um 3,5 % im Jahresvergleich auf 376,3 Millionen RMB, während die Gesamterlöse um 9,5 % auf 300,7 Millionen RMB zurückgingen. Das Unternehmen erzielte eine deutliche Verbesserung der Ladenbeitragsmarge um 5,9 Prozentpunkte auf 6,7 %.
Bemerkenswerte Kennzahlen umfassen 25,1 Millionen registrierte Mitglieder im Treueclub (ein Anstieg von 25,7 % im Jahresvergleich) und eine Nettozunahme von 2 Filialen, was die Gesamtzahl auf 1.024 Standorte erhöht. Die Umsätze in den eigenen Filialen gingen jedoch um 6,5 % zurück, mit einem Rückgang des Bestellvolumens um 14,0 % und einem Rückgang des durchschnittlichen Bestellwerts um 1,9 %.
Das Unternehmen zeigte eine verbesserte operative Effizienz mit erheblichen Kosteneinsparungen bei Lebensmittelverpackungen, Arbeitskräften und Betriebsausgaben und reduzierte die bereinigten EBITDA-Verluste auf Konzernebene um fast 50 %.
- Store contribution margin improved by 5.9 percentage points to 6.7%
- Loyalty club membership grew 25.7% YoY to 25.1 million members
- System sales increased 3.5% YoY to RMB376.3 million
- Food and packaging costs decreased by 4.3 percentage points
- Adjusted corporate EBITDA losses reduced by nearly 50%
- Franchise business expanded from 302 to 455 stores YoY
- Total revenues decreased 9.5% YoY to RMB300.7 million
- Same-store sales declined 6.5% for company-owned stores
- Order volume decreased 14.0% to 8.8 million
- Average ticket size decreased 1.9% YoY
- Operating loss of RMB85.3 million
- Net loss of RMB58.9 million in Q1 2025
Insights
Tims China shows operational improvement despite revenue decline, with better store margins and reduced losses amid continued challenges.
Tims China delivered mixed results in Q1 2025, with total revenues declining
The operational improvements are notable despite top-line pressure. Company-owned store contribution margin improved by
However, same-store sales remain concerning, with company-owned locations experiencing a
The franchising strategy appears to be gaining traction as other revenues increased
While liquidity improved to
The company's strategic focus on "Coffee + Freshly Prepared Food" with the launch of the "Light & Fit Lunch Box" platform represents an attempt to differentiate in the competitive Chinese coffee market while driving unit economics. However, the effectiveness of this initiative remains to be proven given the continued same-store sales decline.
System Sales Increased
25.1 Million Registered Loyalty Club Members at Quarter-End,
Representing
SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TH International Limited (Nasdaq: THCH), the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China (“Tims China” or the “Company”) today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter 2025.
FIRST QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
- Total revenues of RMB300.7 million (USD41.4 million), representing a
9.5% decrease from the same quarter of 2024. - System sales1 of RMB376.3 million (USD51.9 million), representing a
3.5% increase from the same quarter of 2024. - Net new store openings totaled 2 (net closure of seven company owned and operated stores and net opening of nine franchised stores).
- Company owned and operated store contribution2, previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA, was RMB17.2 million (USD2.4 million), compared to RMB2.3 million in the same quarter of 2024.
- Company owned and operated store contribution margin3, previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA margin, was
6.7% , representing a 5.9 percentage points improvement over the same quarter of 2024. - Registered loyalty club members totaled 25.1 million members as of March 31, 2025, representing a
25.7% year-over-year growth.
COMPANY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
Mr. Yongchen Lu, CEO & Director of Tims China, stated, “In Q1, we solidified our differentiated strategic positioning in “Coffee + Freshly Prepared Food” by launching “Light & Fit Lunch Box”, a series of new platform combo products for the lunch daypart, to further drive our top-line sales and store unit economics. The product lineups include the popular Hot Baked Bagel Sandwiches, Energizing Lunch Wraps, and Loaded Power Bowls, paired with a coffee or other beverage, all at an accessible price point. With Tims China’s Chibaobao
We regained top-line growth in the first quarter and achieved a
Mr. Dong (Albert) Li, CFO of Tims China, commented, “We continued to demonstrate our capabilities to further improving our financial performance by refining store unit economics and driving efficiencies at both store and corporate levels. We further improved our company owned and operated store contribution margin and adjusted corporate EBITDA margin by 5.9 percentage points and 6.1 percentage points, respectively. Specifically, our food and packaging costs, labor costs, other operating expenses (as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores), and our marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased by 4.3 percentage points, 2.4 percentage points, 1.1 percentage points, and 0.1 percentage points, respectively.”
Mr. Li continued, “Moving into the second quarter, with profitable growth always being front and center of everything we do, we are poised to further enhance our operational efficiencies, such as supply chain optimizations, and rigorous cost controls; to roll out our differentiating made-to-order fresh and healthy food preparation model to drive traffic; to optimize the overall store unit economics; and to accelerate the expansion of our successful sub-franchising.”
FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Total revenues were RMB300.7 million (USD41.4 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
- Revenues from Company owned and operated stores were RMB254.8 million (USD35.1 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
14.0% from RMB296.4 million in the same quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to closures of certain underperforming stores and a6.5% decrease in same-store sales growth for company owned and operated stores in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease was also attributable to a14.0% decline in the number of orders from 10.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 to 8.8 million in the same quarter of 2025, and a1.9% year-over-year decrease in average ticket size. - Other revenues were RMB46.0 million (USD6.3 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing an increase of
28.6% from RMB35.8 million in the same quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to the expansion of our franchise business as the number of our franchised stores increased from 302 as of March 31, 2024 to 455 as of March 31, 2025.
Company owned and operated store costs and expenses were RMB257.2 million (USD35.4 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
- Food and packaging costs were RMB77.5 million (USD10.7 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
24.6% from RMB102.7 million in the same quarter of 2024, as we continue to benefit from higher efficiencies in supply chains and cost reduction on raw materials, logistic and warehousing expenses. Accordingly, food and packaging costs as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores decreased by 4.3 percentage points from34.7% in the first quarter of 2024 to30.4% in the same quarter of 2025. - Rental and property management fees were RMB56.3 million (USD7.8 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
12.9% from RMB64.6 million in the same quarter of 2024, mainly due to the closure of certain underperforming stores and in line with the revenue trend. Rental and property management fees as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores increased by 0.3 percentage points from21.8% in the first quarter of 2024 to22.1% in the same quarter of 2025. - Payroll and employee benefits expenses were RMB50.0 million (USD6.9 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
23.3% from RMB65.2 million in the same quarter of 2024. Payroll and employee benefits expenses as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores decreased by 2.4 percentage points from22.0% in the first quarter of 2024 to19.6% in the same quarter of 2025, primarily due to the continuous refinement of staffing arrangements and optimization of store managerial efficiency. - Delivery costs were RMB27.0 million (USD3.7 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
1.8% from RMB27.5 million in the same quarter of 2024, which was primarily due to the5.4% decrease in delivery orders, offset by higher delivery fee charges per order. Delivery costs as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores increased by 1.3 percentage points to10.6% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to9.3% in the same quarter of 2024. - Other operating expenses were RMB18.0 million (USD2.5 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
25.6% from RMB24.2 million in the same quarter of 2024, driven by the cost optimization measures and in line with the revenue trend. Other operating expenses as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores decreased by 1.1 percentage points to7.1% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to8.2% in the same quarter of 2024. - Store depreciation and amortization expenses were RMB28.4 million (USD3.9 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
14.7% from RMB33.2 million in the same quarter of 2024, which was primarily due to impairment on property and equipment in relation to company owned and operated store closures and the reduced capital expenditures per store as a result of our initiatives to improve store unit economics. Store depreciation and amortization as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores decreased by 0.1 percentage points to11.1% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to11.2% in the same quarter of 2024.
Costs of other revenues were RMB31.5 million (USD4.3 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing an increase of
Marketing expenses were RMB17.4 million (USD2.4 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
General and administrative expenses were RMB51.8 million (USD7.1 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of
Franchise and royalty expenses were RMB13.9 million (USD1.9 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing an increase of
Impairment losses of long-lived assets were RMB11.6 million (USD1.6 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to RMB19.0 million in the same quarter of 2024, which was primarily due to the decrease in the number of closures of underperforming company owned and operated stores.
As a result of the foregoing, operating loss was RMB85.3 million (USD11.8 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a significant reduction compared to RMB121.3 million in the same quarter of 2024.
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA was a loss of RMB29.3 million (USD4.0 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a loss of RMB52.3 million in the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted Corporate EBITDA margin was negative
Net loss from continuing operations was RMB58.9 million (USD8.1 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to RMB134.7 million for the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted net loss was RMB69.4 million (USD9.6 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to RMB95.2 million for the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted net loss margin was negative
Net gain from discontinued operations was zero (USD zero) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to net loss of RMB8.1 million for the same quarter of 2024.
Net loss was RMB58.9 million (USD8.1 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to RMB142.8 million for the same quarter of 2024.
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was RMB1.78 (USD0.25) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB4.48 in the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was RMB2.10 (USD0.29) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB3.00 in the same quarter of 2024.
Liquidity
As of March 31, 2025, the Company’s total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and time deposits were RMB211.4 million (USD29.1 million), compared to RMB184.2 million as of December 31, 2024. The change was primarily attributable to the draw-down of additional bank borrowings, partially offset by cash disbursements on the back of the expansion of our business and store network nationwide.
KEY OPERATING DATA
| Tims only | For the three months ended or as of | ||||||||
| （Exclude the discontinued business) | Mar 31, | Jun 30, | Sep 30, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | ||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||
| Total stores | 906 | 907 | 946 | 1,022 | 1,024 | ||||
| Company owned and operated stores | 604 | 574 | 564 | 576 | 569 | ||||
| Franchised stores | 302 | 333 | 382 | 446 | 455 | ||||
| Same-store sales growth for system-wide stores | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Same-store sales growth for company owned and operated stores | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Registered loyalty club members (in thousands) | 20,009 | 21,403 | 22,815 | 24,045 | 25,150 | ||||
| Company owned and operated store contribution (Renminbi in thousands) | 2,289 | 32,429 | 39,922 | 12,973 | 17,154 | ||||
| Company owned and operated store contribution margin | |||||||||
KEY DEFINITIONS
- Same-store sales growth. The percentage change in the sales of stores that have been operating for 12 months or longer during a certain period compared to the same period from the prior year. The same-store sales growth for any period of more than a month equals to the arithmetic average of the same-store sales growth of each month covered in the period. If a store was closed for seven days or more during any given month, its sales during that month and the same month in the comparison period are excluded for purposes of measuring same-store sales growth.
- Net new store openings. The gross number of new stores opened during the period minus the number of stores permanently closed during the period.
- System sales. Gross merchandise value of sales generated from both company owned and operated stores and franchised stores.
- Company owned and operated store contribution (previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA). Calculated as fully burdened gross profit of company owned and operated stores excluding depreciation and amortization.
- Company owned and operated store contribution margin (previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA margin). Calculated as company owned and operated store contribution as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores.
- Adjusted general and administrative expenses. Calculated as general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, expenses related to the issuance of certain ordinary shares to CF Principal Investments LLC in November 2022 (the “Commitment Shares”), offering costs related to the ESA (the “ESA Offering Costs”), expenses related to 200,000 of our ordinary shares that may be purchased from our controlling shareholder by a holder of our convertible notes at its option pursuant to the terms of an Option Agreement dated September 28, 2022 (the “Option Shares”), and professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs.
- Adjusted corporate EBITDA. Calculated as operating loss for continuing operations excluding certain non-cash expenses consisting of depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, and professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs.
- Adjusted corporate EBITDA margin. Calculated as adjusted corporate EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues.
- Adjusted net loss. Calculated as net loss for continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs, changes in fair value of convertible notes, changes in fair value of warrant liabilities, changes in fair value of ESA derivative liabilities, loss of the debt extinguishment and gain on disposal of Popeyes business.
- Adjusted net loss margin. Calculated as adjusted net loss as a percentage of total revenues.
- Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share. Calculated as adjusted net loss attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted-average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares.
RECENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS
On May 20, 2025, Tims China launched its new Loaded Power Bowls nationwide. The new offering is the latest addition to Tims China’s Light & Fit Lunch Box lineup, following the popular Hot Baked Bagel Sandwiches and Energizing Lunch Wraps, further expanding the brand’s innovative and healthy lunchtime options. Tims China’s new Loaded Power Bowls come in a standard “2 + 8 + 8” configuration, featuring 18 carefully selected ingredients in every bowl. The “2” stands for two portions of high-quality protein, while the two “8s” represent eight wholesome grains and eight colorful vegetables – creating a nutrient-rich meal designed to meet the needs of busy professionals and fitness enthusiasts alike.
On May 21, 2025, Tims China was included in the 2025 China Restaurant Franchise Brand Top 100 list by the China Chain-Store & Franchise Association. This latest recognition follows several accolades Tims China received recently, including the Impact Franchise Award at the 2024 Forbes China Consumer Sector Annual Selection, and inclusion in Zhaimen Canyan’s 2024–2025 Top 100 Franchise List.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, namely company owned and operated store contribution, company owned and operated store contribution margin, adjusted general and administrative expenses, adjusted corporate EBITDA, adjusted corporate EBITDA margin, adjusted net loss, adjusted net loss margin, and adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company defines (i) company owned and operated store contribution as fully burdened gross profit of company owned and operated stores excluding depreciation and amortization; (ii) company owned and operated store contribution margin as company owned and operated store contribution as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores; (iii) adjusted general and administrative expenses as general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, and professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs; (iv) adjusted corporate EBITDA as operating loss for continuing operations excluding certain non-cash expenses consisting of depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, and professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs; (v) adjusted corporate EBITDA margin as adjusted corporate EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues; (vi) adjusted net loss as net loss for continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs, changes in fair value of convertible notes, changes in fair value of warrant liabilities, changes in fair value of ESA derivative liabilities, loss of the debt extinguishment and gain on disposal of Popeyes business; (vii) adjusted net loss margin as adjusted net loss as a percentage of total revenues; and (viii) adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share as adjusted net loss for continuing operations attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted-average number of basic and diluted ordinary share. The Company believes company owned and operated store contribution, company owned and operated store contribution margin, adjusted general and administrative expenses, adjusted corporate EBITDA, adjusted corporate EBITDA margin, adjusted net loss, adjusted net loss margin, and adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share enhance investors' overall understanding of its financial performance and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. As these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures, which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. For reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the section of the accompanying tables titled, “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures.” The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on any single financial measure.
EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION
This earnings release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB7.2567 to USD1.00, the exchange rate in effect on March 31, 2025 set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any rate or at all.
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company will hold a conference call today, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 8:00 am Eastern Time (on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 8:00 pm Beijing Time) to discuss the financial results.
Participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the conference call, by using the weblink provided below.
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb812f05b5a6e4010a6657d0c01f74f1d
Participants may also view the live webcast by registering through below weblink:
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The webcast features a 'Submit Your Question' tab at the top, where you will have the opportunity to submit your questions before and during the call.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.timschina.com under “Events and Presentations”.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this earnings release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as the Company’s ability to further grow its business and store network, optimize its cost structure, improve its operational efficiency, and achieve profitable growth. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and generally relate to future events or the Company’s future financial or other performance metrics. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “potentially,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “project,” “target,” “plan,” “expect,” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain and subject to material change. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include various factors beyond management’s control, including, but not limited to, general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, and other filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this communication, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any statement is based.
ABOUT TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
TH International Limited (Nasdaq: THCH) (“Tims China”) is the parent company of the exclusive master franchisees of Tim Hortons coffee shops in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Tims China was founded by Cartesian Capital Group and Tim Hortons Restaurants International, a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR).
The Company’s philosophy is rooted in world-class execution and data-driven decision making and centered around true local relevance, continuous innovation, genuine community, and absolute convenience. For more information, please visit https://www.timschina.com.
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IR@timschina.com, or gemma.bakx@cartesiangroup.com
Public and Media Relations
Patty Yu
Patty.Yu@timschina.com
| TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||
| (Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares) | ||||||||||
| As of | ||||||||||
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 152,368 | 183,953 | 25,350 | |||||||
| Restricted Cash | 31,869 | 27,483 | 3,787 | |||||||
| Amount due from related parties | 5,858 | 5,627 | 775 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 30,526 | 28,539 | 3,933 | |||||||
| Inventories | 37,578 | 34,315 | 4,729 | |||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 158,882 | 153,885 | 21,205 | |||||||
| Total current assets | 417,081 | 433,802 | 59,779 | |||||||
| Non-current assets: | ||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 502,159 | 460,529 | 63,463 | |||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 97,019 | 92,028 | 12,682 | |||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 493,308 | 450,111 | 62,027 | |||||||
| Other non-current assets | 53,967 | 52,439 | 7,226 | |||||||
| Assets held-for-sale | - | 957 | 132 | |||||||
| Total non-current assets | 1,146,453 | 1,056,064 | 145,530 | |||||||
| Total assets | 1,563,534 | 1,489,866 | 205,309 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’EQUITY | ||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||
| Bank borrowings, current | 381,263 | 425,482 | 58,633 | |||||||
| Accounts payable | 223,838 | 223,193 | 30,757 | |||||||
| Contract liabilities | 39,678 | 42,737 | 5,889 | |||||||
| Amount due to related parties | 48,117 | 60,874 | 8,389 | |||||||
| Convertible notes, at fair value | 473,716 | 484,529 | 66,770 | |||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 178,115 | 185,676 | 25,587 | |||||||
| Other current liabilities | 191,205 | 180,848 | 24,921 | |||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,535,932 | 1,603,339 | 220,946 | |||||||
| Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||
| Convertible notes, at fair value | 464,847 | 422,796 | 58,263 | |||||||
| Contract liabilities | 8,022 | 7,573 | 1,044 | |||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 380,075 | 337,816 | 46,552 | |||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 7,673 | 7,645 | 1,053 | |||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 860,617 | 775,830 | 106,912 | |||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,396,549 | 2,379,169 | 327,858 | |||||||
| Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||||
| Ordinary shares | 10 | 10 | 1 | |||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,818,421 | 1,819,827 | 250,779 | |||||||
| Accumulated losses | (2,668,505 | ) | (2,726,526 | ) | (375,725 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 9,185 | 10,432 | 1,438 | |||||||
| Treasury shares | - | - | - | |||||||
| Total deficit attributable to shareholders of the Company | (840,889 | ) | (896,257 | ) | (123,507 | ) | ||||
| Non-controlling interests | 7,874 | 6,954 | 958 | |||||||
| Total shareholders' deficit | (833,015 | ) | (889,303 | ) | (122,549 | ) | ||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | - | - | - | |||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit | 1,563,534 | 1,489,866 | 205,309 | |||||||
| TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) | |||||||||
| (Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for per share data) | |||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | ||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||
| Company owned and operated stores | 296,375 | 254,759 | 35,106 | ||||||
| Other revenues | 35,769 | 45,983 | 6,337 | ||||||
| Total revenues | 332,144 | 300,742 | 41,443 | ||||||
| Costs and expenses, net: | |||||||||
| Company owned and operated stores | |||||||||
| Food and packaging | 102,709 | 77,472 | 10,676 | ||||||
| Rental and property management fee | 64,608 | 56,295 | 7,758 | ||||||
| Payroll and employee benefits | 65,179 | 50,020 | 6,893 | ||||||
| Delivery costs | 27,534 | 27,041 | 3,726 | ||||||
| Other operating expenses | 24,217 | 18,018 | 2,483 | ||||||
| Store depreciation and amortization | 33,227 | 28,358 | 3,908 | ||||||
| Company owned and operated store costs and expenses | 317,474 | 257,204 | 35,444 | ||||||
| Costs of other revenues | 25,024 | 31,526 | 4,344 | ||||||
| Marketing expenses | 19,761 | 17,429 | 2,402 | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 54,467 | 51,810 | 7,138 | ||||||
| Franchise and royalty expenses | 13,208 | 13,896 | 1,915 | ||||||
| Other operating costs and expenses | 4,178 | 1,115 | 154 | ||||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 2,004 | 2,733 | 377 | ||||||
| Impairment losses of long-lived assets | 18,965 | 11,618 | 1,601 | ||||||
| Other income | 1,675 | 1,286 | 177 | ||||||
| Total costs and expenses, net | 453,406 | 386,045 | 53,198 | ||||||
| Operating loss | (121,262 | ) | (85,303 | ) | (11,755 | ) | |||
| Interest income | 989 | 100 | 14 | ||||||
| Interest expenses | (5,585 | ) | (3,576 | ) | (493 | ) | |||
| Foreign currency transaction loss | 3,950 | 380 | 53 | ||||||
| Changes in fair value of Deferred Contingent consideration | (2,130 | ) | - | - | |||||
| Changes in fair value of convertible notes | (10,651 | ) | 29,458 | 4,059 | |||||
| Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | (134,689 | ) | (58,941 | ) | (8,122 | ) | |||
| Income tax expenses | - | - | - | ||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | (134,689 | ) | (58,941 | ) | (8,122 | ) | |||
| Discontinued operations： | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes | (8,139 | ) | - | - | |||||
| Income tax expenses | - | - | - | ||||||
| Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations | (8,139 | ) | - | - | |||||
| Net loss | (142,828 | ) | (58,941 | ) | (8,122 | ) | |||
| Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,217 | (920 | ) | (127 | ) | ||||
| Net Loss attributable to shareholders of the Company | |||||||||
| -from continuing operations | (135,906 | ) | (58,021 | ) | (7,995 | ) | |||
| -from discontinued operations | (8,139 | ) | - | - | |||||
| Basic and diluted loss per Ordinary Share | (4.48 | ) | (1.78 | ) | (0.25 | ) | |||
| Net loss | (142,828 | ) | (58,941 | ) | (8,122 | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||||||
| Fair value changes of convertible notes due to instrument-specific credit risk, net of nil income taxes | (3,550 | ) | 430 | 59 | |||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes | (3,033 | ) | 817 | 112 | |||||
| Total comprehensive loss | (149,411 | ) | (57,694 | ) | (7,951 | ) | |||
| Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non- controlling interests | 1,217 | (920 | ) | (127 | ) | ||||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders of the Company | (150,628 | ) | (56,774 | ) | (7,824 | ) | |||
| TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||||
| (Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$) | |||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | ||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (26,746 | ) | (219 | ) | (30 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (7,264 | ) | (16,658 | ) | (2,296 | ) | |||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 25,975 | 44,213 | 6,093 | ||||||
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash | 1,338 | (137 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash | (6,697 | ) | 27,199 | 3,748 | |||||
| Cash at beginning of the period | 203,587 | 184,237 | 25,389 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, at end of year | 196,890 | 211,436 | 29,137 | ||||||
| Less: Cash and restricted cash of discontinued operations at end of year | (738 | ) | - | - | |||||
| Cash and Restricted cash at end of the period | 196,152 | 211,436 | 29,137 | ||||||
| TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST DIRECTLY COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES | ||||||||||
| (Unaudited, amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data) | ||||||||||
| A. Company owned and operated store contribution | ||||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
| Revenues - company owned and operated stores | 296,375 | 254,759 | 35,107 | |||||||
| Food and packaging costs - company owned and operated stores | (102,709 | ) | (77,472 | ) | (10,676 | ) | ||||
| Rental expenses - company owned and operated stores | (64,608 | ) | (56,295 | ) | (7,758 | ) | ||||
| Payroll and employee benefits - company owned and operated stores | (65,179 | ) | (50,020 | ) | (6,893 | ) | ||||
| Delivery costs - company owned and operated stores | (27,534 | ) | (27,041 | ) | (3,726 | ) | ||||
| Other operating expenses - company owned and operated stores | (24,217 | ) | (18,018 | ) | (2,483 | ) | ||||
| Store depreciation and amortization | (33,227 | ) | (28,358 | ) | (3,908 | ) | ||||
| Franchise and royalty expenses - company owned and operated stores | (9,839 | ) | (8,759 | ) | (1,207 | ) | ||||
| Fully-burdened gross loss - company owned and operated stores | (30,938 | ) | (11,204 | ) | (1,544 | ) | ||||
| Store depreciation and amortization | 33,227 | 28,358 | 3,908 | |||||||
| Company owned and operated store contribution | 2,289 | 17,154 | 2,364 | |||||||
| Company owned and operated store contribution margin | 0.8 | % | 6.7 | % | 6.7 | % | ||||
| B. Adjusted general and administrative expenses | ||||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
| General and administrative expenses from continuing operations | (54,467 | ) | (51,810 | ) | (7,140 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted for: | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 1,014 | 1,076 | 148 | |||||||
| Professional fees related to financing programs | - | 1,007 | 139 | |||||||
| Impairment losses of rental deposits | 2,457 | 2,561 | 353 | |||||||
| Adjusted General and administrative expenses | (50,996 | ) | (47,166 | ) | (6,500 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted General and administrative expenses as a % of total revenue | 15.4 | % | 15.7 | % | 15.7 | % | ||||
| C. Adjusted corporate EBITDA and adjusted corporate EBITDA margin | ||||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
| Operating loss from continuing operations | (121,262 | ) | (85,303 | ) | (11,754 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted for: | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 42,225 | 37,013 | 5,101 | |||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 1,014 | 1,076 | 148 | |||||||
| Impairment losses of rental deposits | 2,457 | 2,561 | 353 | |||||||
| One-off expense of store closure | 2,265 | - | - | |||||||
| Professional fees related to financing programs | 1,007 | 139 | ||||||||
| Impairment losses of long-lived assets | 18,965 | 11,618 | 1,601 | |||||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 2,004 | 2,733 | 377 | |||||||
| Adjusted Corporate EBITDA | (52,332 | ) | (29,295 | ) | (4,035 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin | -15.8 | % | -9.7 | % | -9.7 | % | ||||
| D. Adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss margin | ||||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | (134,689 | ) | (58,941 | ) | (8,122 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted for: | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 1,014 | 1,076 | 148 | |||||||
| Professional fees related to financing programs | - | 1,007 | 139 | |||||||
| Impairment losses of long-lived assets | 18,965 | 11,618 | 1,601 | |||||||
| Impairment losses of rental deposits | 2,457 | 2,561 | 353 | |||||||
| One-off expense of store closure | 2,265 | - | - | |||||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 2,004 | 2,733 | 377 | |||||||
| Changes in fair value of Deferred Contingent consideration | 2,130 | - | - | |||||||
| Changes in fair value of convertible notes | 10,651 | (29,458 | ) | (4,059 | ) | |||||
| Adjusted Net loss | (95,203 | ) | (69,404 | ) | (9,563 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted Net loss Margin | -28.7 | % | -23.1 | % | -23.1 | % | ||||
| E. Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per Ordinary Share | ||||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations to shareholders of the Company | (135,906 | ) | (58,021 | ) | (7,996 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted for: | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 1,014 | 1,076 | 148 | |||||||
| Professional fees related to financing programs | - | 1,007 | 139 | |||||||
| Impairment losses of long-lived assets | 18,965 | 11,618 | 1,601 | |||||||
| Impairment losses of rental deposits | 2,457 | 2,561 | 353 | |||||||
| One-off expense of store closure | 2,265 | - | - | |||||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 2,004 | 2,733 | 377 | |||||||
| Changes in fair value of Deferred Contingent consideration | 2,130 | - | - | |||||||
| Changes in fair value of convertible notes | 10,651 | (29,458 | ) | (4,059 | ) | |||||
| Adjusted Net loss attributable to shareholders of the Company | (96,420 | ) | (68,484 | ) | (9,437 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share | 32,126,774 | 32,540,189 | 32,540,189 | |||||||
| Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per Ordinary Share | (3.00 | ) | (2.10 | ) | (0.29 | ) | ||||
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1 System sales is calculated as the gross merchandise value of sales generated from both company owned and operated stores and franchised stores.
2 Company owned and operated store contribution, is calculated as fully burdened gross profit4 of company owned and operated stores excluding depreciation & amortization.
3 Company owned and operated store contribution margin, is calculated as company owned and operated store contribution as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores.
4 Fully burdened gross profit of company owned and operated stores, the most directly comparable GAAP measure to company owned and operated store contribution, was a loss of RMB11.2 million (USD1.5 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a loss of RMB30.9 million in the same quarter of 2024.
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