Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 8, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 8, 2026
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-07.
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Item 2. — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-08.
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Item 2. — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Net income increased $9.8 million or 8.6% to $123.4 million in Q1 2026 compared to $113.7 million in Q1 2025 primarily due to higher restaurant margin dollars, as described below, partially offset by higher depreciation and amortization expenses and higher general and administrative expenses. Diluted earnings per share increased 9.6% to $1.87 in Q1 2026 from $1.70 in Q1 2025 due to the increase in net income and the impact of share repurchases.
Current report
Our effective tax rate was 14.3% in Q1 2026 compared to 14.8% in Q1 2025. The decrease in the tax rate was driven by an increase in the impact of the FICA tip tax credit partially offset by a decrease in the excess tax benefit on stock compensation, the expiration of the workers’ opportunity tax credit, and an increase in non-deductible officers’ compensation.
Current report
Net cash used in investing activities was $146.8 million in Q1 2026 compared to $155.6 million in Q1 2025. The decrease was primarily due to proceeds from sale leaseback transactions in Q1 2026.
Current report
The interest rate on our current credit facility was 4.77% as of March 31, 2026. The interest rate on our previous credit facility was 5.37% as of April 1, 2025.
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Previous report
Net income decreased $1.2 million or 1.5% to $83.2 million in Q3 2025 compared to $84.4 million in Q3 2024 as the increase in revenue was more than offset by increases in food and beverage costs and depreciation and amortization expenses. In addition, income tax expense decreased due to the decrease in profitability. Diluted earnings per share decreased 0.8% to $1.25 in Q3 2025 from $1.26 in Q3 2024 due to the decrease in net income partially offset by the impact of share repurchases.
Previous report
Our effective tax rate was 13.1% in Q3 2025 compared to 16.7% in Q3 2024 and was 14.4% in 2025 YTD compared to 15.1% in 2024 YTD. The decreases in the tax rates were driven by an increase in the impact of the FICA tip tax credit.
Previous report
Net cash used in investing activities was $384.2 million in 2025 YTD compared to $237.2 million in 2024 YTD. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of 17 franchise restaurants in 2025 YTD and an increase in capital expenditures. The increase in capital expenditures is due to an increase in restaurant relocations, restaurant refurbishments and expansions, and the purchase of our Support Center for approximately $22.8 million. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the timing of new company restaurant spend.
Previous report
expenditures of approximately $400 million, including the purchase of our Support Center. In 2026, we expect capital expenditures of approximately $400 million, driven primarily by an increase in new store openings.
Previous report
The interest rate for each credit facility as of September 30, 2025 and September 24, 2024 was 5.34% and 5.72%, respectively.
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Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is a growing restaurant company operating predominantly in the casual dining segment. Our late founder, W. Kent Taylor, started the Company in 1993 with the opening of the first Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Clarksville, Indiana. Since then, we have grown to three concepts with 806 restaurants in 49 states, one U.S. territory, and ten foreign countries. As of September 30, 2025, our 806 restaurants included:
Current wording
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is a growing restaurant company operating predominantly in the casual dining segment. Our late founder, W. Kent Taylor, started the Company in 1993 with the opening of the first Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Clarksville, Indiana. Since then, we have grown to three concepts with 822 restaurants in 49 states, one U.S. territory, and ten foreign countries. As of March 31, 2026, our 822 restaurants included:
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We have contractual arrangements that grant us the right to acquire at pre-determined formulas the equity interests in 17 of the 19 majority-owned company restaurants and 39 of the 44 systemwide domestic franchise restaurants.
Current wording
We have contractual arrangements that grant us the right to acquire at pre-determined formulas the equity interests in 18 of the 20 majority-owned company restaurants and 32 of the 37 systemwide domestic franchise restaurants.
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Throughout this report, the 13 weeks ended September 30, 2025 and September 24, 2024, are referred to as Q3 2025 and Q3 2024, respectively. The 39 weeks ended September 30, 2025 and September 24, 2024, are referred to as 2025 YTD and 2024 YTD, respectively. Fiscal year 2025 will be 52 weeks in length, with the quarters 13 weeks in length. Fiscal year 2024 was 53 weeks in length, with the fourth quarter 14 weeks in length.
Current wording
Throughout this report, the 13 weeks ended March 31, 2026 and April 1, 2025, are referred to as Q1 2026 and Q1 2025, respectively. Fiscal year 2026 will be 52 weeks in length, with the quarters 13 weeks in length. Fiscal year 2025 was 52 weeks in length, with the quarters 13 weeks in length.
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infrastructure to support future growth. This includes salary, incentive-based, and share-based compensation expense related to executive officers and Support Center employees, salary and share-based compensation expense related to market partners, software hosting fees, professional fees, group insurance, and the realized and unrealized holding gains and losses related to the investments in our deferred compensation plan.
Current wording
expense related to executive officers and Support Center employees, salary and share-based compensation expense related to regional and market partners, software hosting fees, professional fees, group insurance, and the realized and unrealized holding gains and losses related to the investments in our deferred compensation plan.
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Total revenue increased $163.3 million or 12.8% to $1,436.3 million in Q3 2025 compared to $1,273.0 million in Q3 2024 primarily due to an increase in store weeks and comparable restaurant sales. Store weeks and comparable restaurant sales increased 6.8% and 6.1%, respectively, at company restaurants in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024. The increase in store weeks was due to new store openings and the acquisition of franchise restaurants. The increase in comparable restaurant sales was due to an increase in guest traffic along with an increase in per person average check.
Current wording
Total revenue increased $185.5 million or 12.8% to $1,633.2 million in Q1 2026 compared to $1,447.6 million in Q1 2025 primarily due to increases in comparable restaurant sales and store weeks. Comparable restaurant sales and store weeks increased 7.1% and 5.7%, respectively, at company restaurants in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025. The increase in comparable restaurant sales was due to an increase in guest traffic along with an increase in per person average check. The increase in store weeks was due to new store openings and the acquisition of franchise restaurants.
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Restaurant margin dollars increased $2.2 million or 1.1% to $204.3 million in Q3 2025 compared to $202.1 million in Q3 2024 primarily due to higher sales. Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 14.3% in Q3 2025 compared to 16.0% in Q3 2024. The decrease in restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, was primarily due to commodity inflation of 7.9% and wage and other labor inflation of 3.9% partially offset by higher sales.
Current wording
Restaurant margin dollars increased $25.1 million or 10.5% to $264.4 million in Q1 2026 compared to $239.3 million in Q1 2025 primarily due to higher sales. Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 16.3% in Q1 2026 compared to 16.6% in Q1 2025. The decrease in restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, was primarily due to commodity inflation of 6.2% and wage and other labor inflation of 3.8% partially offset by higher sales.
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Capital allocation spend included capital expenditures of $128.9 million, dividends of $45.1 million, and repurchases of common stock of $40.0 million.
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Capital allocation spend included capital expenditures of $80.2 million, franchise acquisitions of $71.8 million, dividends of $49.4 million, and repurchases of common stock of $28.2 million.
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Restaurant and other sales increased 12.9% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024 and 11.8% in 2025 YTD compared to 2024 YTD. The following table summarizes certain key drivers and/or attributes of restaurant sales at company restaurants for the periods presented. Company restaurant count activity is shown in the restaurant unit activity table above.
Current wording
Restaurant and other sales increased 12.9% in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025. The following table summarizes certain key drivers and/or attributes of restaurant sales at company restaurants for the periods presented. Company restaurant count activity is shown in the restaurant unit activity table above.
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The increase in restaurant sales for Q3 2025 and 2025 YTD was primarily due to an increase in store weeks and an increase in comparable restaurant sales. The increase in store weeks was driven by new store openings and the acquisition of franchise restaurants. The increase in comparable restaurant sales was driven by an increase in guest traffic counts along with an increase in our per person average check as shown in the table below.
Current wording
The increase in restaurant sales for Q1 2026 was primarily attributable to an increase in comparable restaurant sales and an increase in store weeks. The increase in comparable restaurant sales was driven by an increase in guest traffic count along with an increase in our per person average check as shown in the table below. The increase in store weeks was driven by new store openings and the acquisition of franchise restaurants.
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To-go sales as a percentage of restaurant sales were 13.6% in Q3 2025 compared to 12.7% in Q3 2024. To-go sales as a percentage of restaurant sales were 13.5% in 2025 YTD compared to 12.8% in 2024 YTD.
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To-go sales as a percentage of restaurant sales were 14.6% in Q1 2026 compared to 13.6% in Q1 2025.
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Per person average check includes the benefit of a menu price increase of approximately 1.4% implemented in Q2 2025 and menu price increases of approximately 2.2% and 0.9% implemented in Q2 2024 and Q4 2024, respectively. In addition, we implemented a menu price increase of approximately 1.7% at the beginning of Q4 2025.
Current wording
Per person average check includes the benefit of a menu price increase of approximately 1.4% and 1.7% implemented in Q2 2025 and Q4 2025, respectively. In addition, we implemented a menu price increase of approximately 1.9% at the beginning of Q2 2026.
Previous wording
In 2025 YTD, we opened 13 Texas Roadhouse company restaurants, five Bubba’s 33 company restaurants, and one Jaggers company restaurant. In 2025, we expect store week growth of approximately 5% across all concepts, including a benefit from franchise acquisitions in 2025 YTD, offset by the lapping of the additional week in 2024. In 2026, we expect store week growth of 5% to 6% across all concepts, including the impact of franchise acquisitions.
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In Q1 2026, we opened four Texas Roadhouse company restaurants and acquired five domestic franchise Texas Roadhouse restaurants. In 2026, we expect store week growth of 5% to 6% across all concepts.
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Royalties and franchise fees decreased by $0.5 million or 6.3% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024 and increased by $0.3 million or 1.2% in 2025 YTD compared to 2024 YTD. The decrease in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024 was due to decreased royalties related to the franchise stores that were acquired. The increase in 2025 YTD compared to 2024 YTD was due to increased royalties related to our royalty-based retail products that rolled out in 2024 partially offset by decreased royalties related to the franchise stores that were acquired.
Current wording
Royalties and franchise fees decreased $0.8 million or 11.3% in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025. The decrease in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025 was primarily due to decreased royalties related to the franchise stores that were acquired.
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Food and beverage costs, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, increased to 35.8% in Q3 2025 compared to 33.5% in Q3 2024 andincreased to 34.6% in 2025 YTD compared to 33.4% in 2024 YTD. The increases were primarily driven by commodity inflation of 7.9% in Q3 2025 and 5.1% in 2025 YTD, primarily driven by higher beef costs and shifts within the menu, partially offset by the benefit of a higher average guest check.
Current wording
Food and beverage costs, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, increased to 35.3% in Q1 2026 compared to 34.1% in Q1 2025. The increase was primarily driven by commodity inflation of 6.2% in Q1 2026, due to higher beef costs, partially offset by the benefit of a higher average guest check.
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In 2025, we expect commodity inflation of approximately 6% with prices locked for approximately 80% of our remaining forecasted costs and the remainder subject to market rates. In 2026, we expect commodity inflation of approximately 7%.
Current wording
In 2026, we expect commodity inflation of 6% to 7%, with prices locked for approximately 65% of our remaining forecasted costs and the remainder subject to floating market prices.
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Restaurant labor expenses, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 33.6% in Q3 2025 compared to 33.8% in Q3 2024 and increased to 33.3% in 2025 YTD compared to 33.0% in 2024 YTD. The decrease in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024 was driven by the benefit of a higher average guest check and labor productivity partially offset by wage and other labor inflation of 3.9% in Q3 2025. The increase in 2025 YTD compared to 2024 YTD was driven by wage and other labor inflation of 4.1% in 2025 YTD partially offset by the benefit of a higher average guest check and labor productivity. Wage and other labor inflation was driven by higher wage and benefit expense due to labor market pressures along with increases in state-mandated minimum and tipped wage rates and increased investment in our people.
Current wording
Restaurant labor expenses, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 32.9% in Q1 2026 compared to 33.3% in Q1 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by the benefit of a higher average guest check and labor productivity partially offset by wage and other labor inflation of 3.8% in Q1 2026.
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In 2025, we expect wage and other labor inflation of approximately 4%. In 2026, we expect wage and other labor inflation of 3% to 4%.
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In 2026, we expect wage and other labor inflation of 3% to 4%.
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Restaurant rent expense, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, was 1.6% in Q3 2025 and in Q3 2024 and was 1.6% in 2025 YTD compared to 1.5% in 2024 YTD. In Q3 2025 and 2025 YTD, higher rent expense at our recently acquired restaurants and newer restaurants was partially offset by the increase in average unit volume.
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Restaurant rent expense, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 1.5% in Q1 2026 compared to 1.6% in Q1 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by the increase in average unit volume partially offset by higher rent expense at our newer restaurants.
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Restaurant other operating expenses, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 14.7% in Q3 2025 compared to 15.1% in Q3 2024 and decreased to 14.5% in 2025 YTD compared to 14.9% in 2024 YTD. The decrease in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024 was driven by lower incentive compensation expense and the increase in average unit volume partially offset by higher general liability insurance expense of $1.4 million. The decrease in 2025 YTD compared to 2024 YTD was driven by lower incentive compensation expense, the increase in average unit volume, and lower general liability insurance expense of $3.7 million.
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Restaurant other operating expenses, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 14.0% in Q1 2026 compared to 14.4% in Q1 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by the increase in average unit volume and lower general liability insurance expense partially offset by higher credit card fees.
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Pre-opening expenses were $7.4 million in Q3 2025 compared to $7.3 million in Q3 2024 and $19.7 million in 2025 YTD compared to $21.6 million in 2024 YTD. Pre-opening costs will fluctuate from quarter to quarter based on specific pre-opening costs incurred for each restaurant, the number and timing of restaurant openings, and the number and timing of restaurant managers hired.
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Pre-opening expenses were $6.6 million in Q1 2026 compared to $6.8 million in Q1 2025. Pre-opening costs will fluctuate from quarter to quarter based on specific pre-opening costs incurred for each restaurant, the number and timing of restaurant openings, and the number and timing of restaurant managers hired.
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Depreciation and amortization expenses, as a percentage of total revenue, increased to 3.7% in Q3 2025 compared to 3.5% in Q3 2024 and increased to 3.5% in 2025 YTD compared to 3.3% in 2024 YTD. The increases were driven by higher depreciation expense at our newer restaurants and intangible asset amortization expense related to the acquisition of franchise restaurants partially offset by the increase in average unit volume.
Current wording
Depreciation and amortization expenses, as a percentage of total revenue, increased to 3.5% in Q1 2026 compared to 3.4% in Q1 2025. The increase was driven by higher depreciation expense at our newer restaurants and intangible asset amortization expense related to the acquisition of franchise restaurants partially offset by the increase in average unit volume.
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Impairment and closure costs, net were $0.1 million in Q3 2025 compared to $0.8 million in Q3 2024 and $0.3 million in 2025 YTD compared to $1.1 million in 2024 YTD. In Q3 2025 and 2025 YTD, impairment and closure costs, net included closure costs related to restaurant relocations. In Q3 2024 and 2024 YTD, impairment and closure costs, net included costs related to the impairment of a building at a previously relocated store.
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Impairment and closure costs, net were not significant in Q1 2026 and Q1 2025.
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General and administrative expenses, as a percentage of total revenue, decreased to 3.8% in Q3 2025 compared to 4.3% in Q3 2024 and decreased to 3.9% in 2025 YTD compared to 4.2% in 2024 YTD. The decreases were driven by the increase in average unit volume, lower incentive compensation expense, and lower restricted stock expense due to lapping the impact of the shift in the timing of our restricted stock grants from quarterly to annually.
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General and administrative expenses, as a percentage of total revenue, decreased to 3.7% in Q1 2026 compared to 3.9% in Q1 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by the increase in average unit volume and lower rent expense due to the purchase of our Support Center in 2025 partially offset by higher incentive and stock compensation expense.
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Interest income, net was $0.6 million in Q3 2025 compared to $1.9 million in Q3 2024 and was $3.0 million in 2025 YTD compared to $5.0 million in 2024 YTD. The decreases were driven by decreased earnings on our cash and cash equivalents.
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Interest income, net was $0.5 million in Q1 2026 compared to $1.3 million in Q1 2025. The decrease was driven by decreased earnings on our cash and cash equivalents and borrowings on our credit facility.
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Equity income was $0.1 million in Q3 2025 compared to $0.2 million Q3 2024 and was $1.8 million in 2025 YTD compared to $0.8 million in 2024 YTD. The increase in 2025 YTD was driven by a $1.2 million gain on the acquisition of three of these affiliates.
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Equity income was $0.1 million in Q1 2026 compared to $0.2 million Q1 2025. The decrease was driven by fewer affiliates due to the acquisition of six of these affiliates in the prior year.
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In 2025, we expect an effective tax rate of approximately 14.5% based on forecasted operating results. In 2026, we expect an effective tax rate of approximately 15% based on forecasted operating results.
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In 2026, we expect an effective tax rate of 14% to 15% based on forecasted operating results.
Previous wording
In our Texas Roadhouse reportable segment, restaurant margin dollars increased $1.4 million or 0.7% in Q3 2025 and $24.5 million or 3.9% in 2025 YTD. The increases were due to higher sales partially offset by higher food and beverage costs due to commodity inflation. In addition, restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 14.4% in Q3 2025 from 16.1% in Q3 2024 and decreased to 16.1% in 2025 YTD from 17.3% in 2024 YTD. Restaurant margin percentage was primarily impacted by commodity inflation partially offset by higher sales.
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In our Texas Roadhouse reportable segment, restaurant margin dollars increased $23.9 million or 10.6% in Q1 2026. The increase was due to higher sales partially offset by higher food and beverage costs due to commodity inflation. In addition, restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 16.3% in Q1 2026 from 16.7% in Q1 2025. Restaurant margin percentage was primarily impacted by commodity inflation partially offset by higher sales.
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In our Bubba’s 33 reportable segment, restaurant margin dollars increased $0.6 million or 5.3% in Q3 2025 and $3.0 million or 8.4% in 2025 YTD. The increases were due to higher sales partially offset by higher food and beverage costs due to commodity inflation and an increase in general liability insurance expense. In addition, restaurant margin, as
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In our Bubba’s 33 reportable segment, restaurant margin dollars increased $1.2 million or 9.6% in Q1 2026. The increase was due to higher sales partially offset by higher food and beverage costs and an increase in general liability insurance expense. In addition, restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 15.2% in Q1 2026 from 16.1% in Q1 2025. Restaurant margin percentage was primarily impacted by the increased expenses noted above, which were partially offset by higher sales.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $509.6 million in 2025 YTD compared to $516.1 million in 2024 YTD. This decrease was primarily due to an unfavorable change in working capital partially offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization expense and deferred income tax expense.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities was $259.1 million in Q1 2026 compared to $237.7 million in Q1 2025. This increase was primarily due to increases in net income, depreciation and amortization expenses, and deferred income taxes partially offset by an unfavorable change in working capital.
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We require capital principally for the development of new company restaurants, the refurbishment or relocation of existing restaurants, and the acquisition of franchise restaurants, as applicable. We either lease our restaurant site locations under operating leases for periods of five to 30 years (including renewal periods) or purchase the land when appropriate. As of September 30, 2025, we had developed 158 of the 702 company restaurants on land that we own.
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We require capital principally for the development of new company restaurants, the refurbishment or relocation of existing restaurants, and the acquisition of franchise restaurants. We either lease our restaurant site locations under operating leases for periods of five to 30 years (including renewal periods) or purchase the land when appropriate. As of March 31, 2026, we had developed 156 of the 723 company restaurants on land that we own.
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We intend to satisfy our capital requirements over the next 12 months with cash on hand, net cash provided by operating activities and, if needed, funds available under our revolving credit facility. In 2025, we expect capital
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We intend to satisfy our capital requirements over the next 12 months with cash on hand, net cash provided by operating activities and, if needed, funds available under our revolving credit facility. In 2026, we expect capital expenditures of approximately $400 million.
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Net cash used in financing activities was $262.5 million in 2025 YTD compared to $193.9 million in 2024 YTD. The increase is primarily due to an increase in share repurchases and an increase in quarterly dividends.
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Net cash used in financing activities was $32.5 million in Q1 2026 compared to $106.3 million in Q1 2025. The decrease was primarily due to borrowing $50.0 million on our credit facility and a decrease in share repurchases.
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On February 19, 2025, our Board approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.68 per share of common stock compared to the quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share of common stock declared in 2024. The payments of quarterly dividends totaled $135.4 million and $122.2 million in 2025 YTD and 2024 YTD, respectively.
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On February 18, 2026, our Board approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock compared to the quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share of common stock declared in 2025. The payment of quarterly dividends totaled $49.4 million and $45.2 million in Q1 2026 and Q1 2025, respectively.
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On November 5, 2025, our Board approved the payment of the fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend of $0.68 per share of common stock. This payment will be distributed on December 30, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2025.
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On May 6, 2026, our Board approved the payment of the Q2 2026 cash dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock. This payment will be distributed on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 2, 2026.
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During 2025 YTD, we paid $100.0 million, excluding excise taxes, to repurchase 573,329 shares of our common stock. This includes $30.0 million repurchased under our prior authorization and $70.0 million repurchased under our current authorization. During 2024 YTD, we paid $44.7 million, excluding excise taxes, to repurchase 278,914 shares of our common stock. As of September 30, 2025, $430.0 million remained under our authorized stock repurchase program.
Current wording
During Q1 2026, we paid $28.2 million, excluding excise taxes, to repurchase 161,215 shares of our common stock. During Q1 2025, we paid $50.2 million, excluding excise taxes, to repurchase 281,091 shares of our common stock. As of March 31, 2026, $351.8 million remained under our authorized stock repurchase program.
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As of September 30, 2025, we had no outstanding borrowings under the credit facility and had $446.8 million of availability, net of $3.2 million of outstanding letters of credit, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, we had no outstanding borrowings under the previous credit facility and had $296.8 million of availability, net of $3.2 million of outstanding letters of credit.
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As of March 31, 2026, we had $50.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the credit facility and had $397.6 million of availability, net of $2.4 million of outstanding letters of credit, respectively. As of December 30, 2025, we had no outstanding borrowings under the previous credit facility and had $447.6 million of availability, net of $2.4 million of outstanding letters of credit.
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As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we were contingently liable for $8.7 million and $9.4 million, respectively, for seven lease guarantees. These amounts represent the maximum potential liability of future payments under the guarantees. In the event of default, the indemnity and default clauses in our assignment agreements govern our ability to pursue and recover damages incurred. No material liabilities have been recorded as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 as the likelihood of default was deemed to be less than probable and the fair value of the guarantees is not considered significant.
Current wording
As of March 31, 2026 and December 30, 2025, we were contingently liable for $7.6 million and $7.8 million, respectively, for five lease guarantees. These amounts represent the maximum potential liability of future payments under the guarantees. In the event of default, the indemnity and default clauses in our assignment agreements govern our ability to pursue and recover damages incurred. No material liabilities have been recorded as of March 31, 2026 and December 30, 2025 as the likelihood of default was deemed to be less than probable and the fair value of the guarantees is not considered significant.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased to 13.3% in Q3 2025 from 14.3% in Q3 2024 and decreased to 15.4% in 2025 YTD from 16.2% in 2024 YTD. Restaurant margin percentage was primarily impacted by the increased expenses noted above, which were partially offset by higher sales.