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Sweetgreen, Inc.

For the period ended Jun 29, 2025. Filed Aug 8, 2025.

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Jun 29, 2025 · Filed Aug 8, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-03-30; filed 2025-05-08.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-29; filed 2025-08-08.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The 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.

Compared 168 previous paragraphs and 179 current paragraphs.

115 unchanged; 47 reworded; 13 added; 6 removed; 0 previous and 4 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 18 previous and 19 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (13)

Current report

Our core ingredients are predominantly sourced from domestic suppliers. We also source certain items for our restaurants from outside the United States. Notably, most of our bowls and plates are produced outside of the United States, including in China. The items we procure from outside the United States expose our business to tariffs and duties implemented by the U.S. government. For the second quarter of 2025, we realized a tariff and duty impact from our food, beverage, and packaging supply chain of approximately 40 basis points, and we anticipate a similar impact in future fiscal periods.

Current report

In terms of new restaurant development, we now anticipate a net tariff-related increase of approximately 5% on the $1.4 to $1.5 million average unit cost, after taking into account our ongoing mitigation efforts and recent changes to government trade policies. We expect that this increase will not begin until the fourth quarter of 2025 due to our strategic advance purchasing of certain key components.

Current report

For Infinite Kitchen units, which typically cost between $450,000 and $550,000, we now estimate a price increase of approximately 5% due to tariffs. 10 of the 20 Infinite Kitchen units scheduled for installation in our new restaurants in 2025 were fully insulated from tariffs.

Current report

Management remains committed to further mitigating the impact of such costs across our supply chain, restaurant build-outs and Infinite Kitchen equipment through ongoing sourcing and cost-optimization strategies. Any future changes to the U.S. government’s trade policies may impact these estimates.

Current report

(3)Purchases made in-store where a customer uses scan-to-redeem or scan-to-earn, as part of the new SG Rewards loyalty program introduced during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025, are included as part of our Owned Digital Channels sales.

Current report

The following table summarizes our results of operations for thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024:

Current report

The increase in food, beverage, and packaging costs for thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 39 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to thetwenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024.

Current report

As a percentage of revenue, food, beverage, and packaging costs for thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 slightly decreased compared to thetwenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to improvements in ingredient management, partially offset by higher cost product mix as well as an increase in packaging cost associated with the imposition of tariffs and duties.

Current report

The increase in occupancy and related expenses for thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 39 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to thetwenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024.

Current report

The decrease in general and administrative expenses for thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to a $2.3 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense, primarily related to the decrease in expenses associated with restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units issued prior to our IPO, and a $2.2 million decrease in management salary and bonus expense. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in operational consulting spend and other expenses across the Sweetgreen Support Center to support our restaurant growth.

Current report

The increase in depreciation and amortization for thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 39 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended June 30, 2024.

Current report

As a percentage of revenue, depreciation and amortization for both the thirteen andtwenty-sixweeks ended June 29, 2025 increased from the thirteen andtwenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily related to the increase in the total depreciable base, driven byour acceleration of new restaurant growth in fiscal year 2025.

Current report

During both the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025, we recognized non-cash impairment charges of $5.3 million related to the impairment of property and equipment and related operating lease assets of five of our restaurants.
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Previous report

In fiscal year 2023, we experienced supply chain disruptions for our bowls and plates, which resulted in the use of alternative packaging solutions. Also, our bowls and plates are produced outside the United States, and may be subject to new or increased taxes, tariffs, or duties in connection with the importation of those items into the United States. Any such new or increased taxes, tariffs, or duties may significantly increase the price that we must pay for such items.

Previous report

The tariffs implemented by the U.S. government in April 2025 impact certain areas of our business. While our core ingredients remain predominantly sourced from domestic suppliers, our current exposure within the supply chain primarily relates to packaging sourced from China. For the second quarter, we project a tariff impact from our food, beverage and packaging supply chain of approximately 75 basis points. The company began transitioning packaging production to alternative geographies in late 2024 and therefore expects tariff impacts to decline to roughly 40 basis points in the second half of the year. These current estimates assume we are not able to mitigate these impacts through ongoing sourcing and cost-optimization strategies.

Previous report

In terms of new restaurant development, the Company foresees a potential increase of up to 10% on the $1.4-$1.5 million average unit cost. Due to strategic advance purchasing of key components, this impact is not anticipated to take effect until late in 2025. For Infinite Kitchen units, which typically range from $450,000 to $550,000, the Company estimates a potential 15% increase under current tariff and sourcing conditions. Importantly, the Company has 10 units already on hand that are fully insulated from tariffs.

Previous report

Across both restaurant build-outs and Infinite Kitchen equipment, the Company's leadership team remains focused on minimizing any impact through ongoing sourcing and cost-optimization strategies. These numbers are unmitigated numbers and management is fully committed to working to target minimal impact from the tariffs with both its restaurant build-out costs and Infinite Kitchen equipment costs.

Previous report

As a percentage of revenue, depreciation and amortization for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 remained relatively consistent compared to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024.

Previous report

During the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024, we recorded closure costs of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, related to lease and related costs associated with previously closed restaurants, including the amortization of operating lease assets, and expenses associated with CAM and real estate taxes.
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Previous wording

We are a mission-driven, next generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale. Our bold vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food, but with the transparency and quality that consumers increasingly expect. As of March 30, 2025, we owned and operated 251 restaurants in 22 states and Washington, D.C.

Current wording

We are a mission-driven, next generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale. Our bold vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food, but with the transparency and quality that consumers increasingly expect. As of June 29, 2025, we owned and operated 260 restaurants in 22 states and Washington, D.C.

Previous wording

Opening new restaurants, including those with Infinite Kitchen technology, is an important driver of our revenue growth. During the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024, we had 5 and 6 Net New Restaurant Openings, respectively, bringing our total count as of March 30, 2025 to 251 restaurants in 22 states and Washington, D.C.

Current wording

Opening new restaurants, including those with Infinite Kitchen technology, is an important driver of our revenue growth. During the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, we had 9 and 4 Net New Restaurant Openings, respectively. During thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, we had 14 and 10 Net New Restaurant Openings, respectively, bringing our total count as of June 29, 2025 to 260 restaurants in 22 states and Washington, D.C.

Previous wording

We are still in the very nascent stages of our journey, and one of our greatest immediate opportunities is to grow our footprint in both existing and new U.S. markets and, over time, internationally. In fiscal year 2025, we expect to open at least 40 new restaurants, and expect to add at least 20 new Infinite Kitchen units to our fleet.

Current wording

One of our strategies is to grow our footprint in both existing and new U.S. markets and, over time, internationally. In fiscal year 2025, we expect to open at least 40 new restaurants, of which, we expect to add at least 20 new Infinite Kitchen units to our fleet.

Previous wording

Consumer spending on food outside the home fluctuates with macroeconomic conditions. Consumers tend to allocate higher spending to food outside the home when macroeconomic conditions are stronger, and reduce spending on food outside the home during weaker economies. Our customers have in the past demonstrated a willingness to pay a premium for a craveable, convenient, and healthier alternative to traditional fast-food and fast-casual offerings. However, as a premium offering in the fast-casual industry, we are exposed both to consumers trading the convenience of food away from home for the cost benefit of cooking, and to consumers selecting less expensive fast-casual alternatives during weaker economic periods.

Current wording

Consumer spending on food outside the home fluctuates with macroeconomic conditions. Consumers tend to allocate higher spending to food outside the home when macroeconomic conditions are stronger, and reduce spending on food outside the home during weaker economies. Our customers have in the past demonstrated a willingness to pay a premium for a craveable, convenient, and healthier alternative to traditional fast-food and fast-casual offerings. However, as a premium offering in the fast-casual industry, we are exposed both to consumers trading the convenience of food away from home for the cost benefit of cooking, and to consumers selecting less expensive fast-casual alternatives during weaker economic periods. We were impacted by a decrease in consumer spending during the second quarter of 2025, and we may continue to be impacted by this decrease.

Previous wording

We continue to see variability in our customer traffic patterns, including as a result of fluctuations in return to office as a result of many workplaces adopting remote or hybrid models and we expect this variability to continue for the foreseeable future. Our transactions have been and may continue to be impacted by a slowdown in consumer spending, periods of inclement weather across the country, and the lingering impacts of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Current wording

We also continue to see variability in our customer traffic patterns, including as a result of fluctuations in return to office as a result of many workplaces adopting remote or hybrid models, and we expect this variability to continue for the foreseeable future. Additionally, our transactions have been and may continue to be impacted by periods of inclement weather across the country and the lingering impacts of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Previous wording

While we have historically been able to partially offset inflation and other increases in the costs of core operating resources, such as wage increases and increases in cost of goods sold, by gradually increasing menu prices or other customer fees, such as service fees and delivery fees, coupled with more efficient purchasing practices, productivity improvements, and greater economies of scale, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to do so in the current macroeconomic environment or regulatory environment or in the future. In particular, current and future macroeconomic conditions could cause additional menu price increases to negatively impact our Same Store Sales Growth. There can be no assurance that any future cost increases, including as a result of inflation, can be offset by increased menu prices or that our current or future menu prices will be fully absorbed by our customers without any resulting change to their demand for our products.

Current wording

While we have historically been able to partially offset inflation and other increases in the costs of core operating resources, such as wage increases and increases in cost of goods sold, by gradually increasing menu prices or other customer fees, such as service fees and delivery fees, coupled with more efficient purchasing practices, productivity improvements, and greater economies of scale, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to do so in the current macroeconomic environment or regulatory environment or in the future. Moreover, there can be no assurance that any future cost increases, including as a result of inflation or tariffs, can be offset by increased menu prices or that our current or future menu prices will be fully absorbed by our customers without any resulting change to their demand for our products.

Previous wording

Our revenue fluctuates as a result of seasonal factors and weather conditions. Historically, our revenue has been lower in the first and fourth fiscal quarters of the year due, in part, to the holiday season and the fact that fewer people eat out during periods of inclement weather (generally the winter months, though inclement weather conditions may occur in certain markets at any time of the year) than during periods of mild to warm weather (the spring, summer, and fall months). In addition, a core part of our menu, salads, has proven to be more popular among consumers in the warmer months. In recent years, as consumer behavior trends have changed, due in part to the emergence of hybrid or remote work environments, the seasonality in our business has been less predictable than in prior years. We have seen an increase and prolonged negative impacton our revenue around national holidays. Additionally, we have seen extreme weather conditions and natural disasters, such as the wildfires in Los Angeles, cause disruptions to our operations and impact to our first quarter 2025 results.

Current wording

Our revenue fluctuates as a result of seasonal factors and weather conditions. Historically, our revenue has been lower in the first and fourth fiscal quarters of the year due, in part, to the holiday season and the fact that fewer people eat out during periods of inclement weather (generally the winter months, though inclement weather conditions may occur in certain markets at any time of the year) than during periods of mild to warm weather (the spring, summer, and fall months). In addition, a core part of our menu, salads, has proven to be more popular among consumers in the warmer months. In recent years, as consumer behavior trends have changed, due in part to the emergence of hybrid or remote work environments, the seasonality in our business has been less predictable than in prior years. We have seen an increase and prolonged negative impacton our revenue around national holidays. Additionally, we have seen extreme weather conditions and natural disasters, such as the wildfires in Los Angeles, cause disruptions to our operations and impact to our fiscal year 2025 results to date.

Previous wording

Our revenue is derived from sales of food and beverage to customers through our five sales channels: In-Store Channel, Pick-Up Channel, Native Delivery Channel, Marketplace Channel, and Outpost and Catering Channel. There have been historical fluctuations in the mix of sales between our various channels. Due to the fact that our Native Delivery, Outpost and Catering, and Marketplace Channels require the payment of third-party fees in order to fulfill deliveries, sales through these channels have historically negatively impacted our margins. Additionally, historically, orders on our Native Delivery, Outpost and Catering and Marketplace Channels have resulted in a higher rate of refunds and credits than our In-Store and Pick-Up Channels, which has a negative impact on revenue from these channels. We have also historically prioritized promotions and discounts on our Owned Digital Channels, which also reduces revenue from these channels. If we see a shift in sales to Native Delivery, Outpost and Catering, and Marketplace channels, our margins may decrease. However, over time, we expect that our margins will improve on our Native Delivery, Outpost and Catering, and Marketplace Channels as we scale each of these channels.

Current wording

Our revenue is derived from sales of food and beverage to customers through our five sales channels: In-Store Channel, Pick-Up Channel, Native Delivery Channel, Marketplace Channel, and Outpost and Catering Channel. There have been historical fluctuations in the mix of sales between our various channels. Due to the fact that our Native Delivery, Outpost and Catering, and Marketplace Channels require the payment of third-party fees in order to fulfill deliveries, sales through these channels have historically negatively impacted our margins. Additionally, historically, orders on our Native Delivery, Outpost and Catering and Marketplace Channels have resulted in a higher rate of refunds and credits than our In-Store and Pick-Up Channels, which has a negative impact on revenue from these channels. We have also historically prioritized promotions and discounts on our Owned Digital Channels(which includes in-store digital scan-to-redeem and scan-to-earn transactions made pursuant to our new SG Rewards loyalty program), which also reduces revenue from these channels. If we see a shift in sales to Native Delivery, Outpost and Catering, and Marketplace channels, our margins may decrease. However, over time, we expect that our margins will improve on our Native Delivery, Outpost and Catering, and Marketplace Channels as we scale each of these channels.

Previous wording

(1) One restaurant was excluded from the Comparable Restaurant Base for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025. Such adjustment did not result in a material change to AUV. No restaurants were excluded from the Comparable Restaurant Base for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024.

Current wording

(1) One restaurant was excluded from the Comparable Restaurant Base for both the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 and the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024, respectively. Such adjustments did not result in a material change to AUV.

Previous wording

(2) Our results for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 have been adjusted to reflect the temporary closures of seven restaurants, which were excluded from the calculation of Same-Store Sales Change. Our results for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024 have been adjusted to reflect the temporary closures of three restaurants, which were excluded from the calculation of Same-Store Sales Change. Such adjustments did not result in a material change to Same-Store Sales Change for either period.

Current wording

(2) Our results for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 have been adjusted to reflect the temporary closures of one and eight restaurants, respectively, which were excluded from the calculation of Same-Store Sales Change. Our results for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024 have been adjusted to reflect the temporary closures of one and four restaurants, respectively, which were excluded from the calculation of Same-Store Sales Change. Such adjustments did not result in a material change to Same-Store Sales Change for either period.

Previous wording

AUV is defined as the average trailing revenue for the prior four fiscal quarters for all restaurants in the Comparable Restaurant Base. The measure of AUV allows us to assess changes in guest traffic and per transaction patterns at our restaurants. Comparable Restaurant Base for any measurement period is defined as all restaurants that have operated for at least twelve full months as of the end of such measurement period, other than any restaurants that had a material, temporary closure during the relevant measurement period. For thethirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025, one restaurant was excluded from the Comparable Restaurant Base. Such adjustment did not result in a material change to AUV. For the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, no restaurants were excluded from the Comparable Restaurant Base.

Current wording

AUV is defined as the average trailing revenue for the prior four fiscal quarters for all restaurants in the Comparable Restaurant Base. The measure of AUV allows us to assess changes in guest traffic and per transaction patterns at our restaurants. Comparable Restaurant Base for any measurement period is defined as all restaurants that have operated for at least twelve full months as of the end of such measurement period, other than any restaurants that had a material, temporary closure during the relevant measurement period. For both thethirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, one restaurant was excluded from the Comparable Restaurant Base. Such adjustments did not result in a material change to AUV.

Previous wording

Same-Store Sales Change reflects the percentage change in year-over-year revenue for the relevant fiscal period for all restaurants that have operated for at least 13 full fiscal months as of the end of such fiscal period; provided, that for any restaurant that has had a temporary closure (which historically has been defined as a closure of at least five days during which the restaurant would have otherwise been open) during any prior or current fiscal month, such fiscal month, as well as the corresponding fiscal month for the prior or current fiscal year, as applicable, will be excluded when calculating Same-Store Sales Change for that restaurant. During thethirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025, seven restaurants were excluded from the calculation of Same-Store Sales Change. During thethirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, three restaurants were excluded from the calculation of Same-Store Sales Change. Such adjustments did not result in a material change to Same-Store Sales Change for either period. This measure highlights the performance of existing restaurants, while excluding the impact of new restaurant openings and closures.

Current wording

Same-Store Sales Change reflects the percentage change in year-over-year revenue for the relevant fiscal period for all restaurants that have operated for at least 13 full fiscal months as of the end of such fiscal period; provided, that for any restaurant that has had a temporary closure (which historically has been defined as a closure of at least five days during which the restaurant would have otherwise been open) during any prior or current fiscal month, such fiscal month, as well as the corresponding fiscal month for the prior or current fiscal year, as applicable, will be excluded when calculating Same-Store Sales Change for that restaurant. During thethirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025, one and eight restaurants, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of Same-Store Sales Change. During thethirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024, one and four restaurants, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of Same-Store Sales Change. Such adjustments did not result in a material change to Same-Store Sales Change for any period. This measure highlights the performance of existing restaurants, while excluding the impact of new restaurant openings and closures.

Previous wording

Our Total Digital Revenue Percentage is the percentage of our revenue attributed to purchases made through our Total Digital Channels. Our Owned Digital Revenue Percentage is the percentage of our revenue attributed to purchases made through our Owned Digital Channels. In recent years, we have experienced a reduction in our Owned Digital Revenue Percentage and our Total Digital Revenue percentage, which we believe is due to the continuing recovery of our In-Store Channel and growth in third party marketplace. With the introduction of our new loyalty program in the second quarter of 2025, we anticipate an increase in Owned Digital sales.

Current wording

Our Total Digital Revenue Percentage is the percentage of our revenue attributed to purchases made through our Total Digital Channels. Our Owned Digital Revenue Percentage is the percentage of our revenue attributed to purchases made through our Owned Digital Channels. With the introduction of our new loyalty program in the second quarter of 2025, we have experienced and anticipate continuing to see an increase in Owned Digital sales, which is realized in our Owned Digital Revenue Percentage and our Total Digital Revenue Percentage.

Previous wording

(2)Restructuring charges are expenses that are paid in connection with reorganization of our operations. These costs primarily include lease and related costs associated with our vacated former Sweetgreen Support Center, including the impairment and the amortization of the operating lease asset, and costs related to our vacated former New York office, including severance and related benefits from workforce reduction as part of this change.

Current wording

(2)Restructuring charges are expenses that are paid in connection with reorganization of our operations. These costs primarily include lease and related costs associated with our vacated former Sweetgreen Support Center, including the impairment and the amortization of the operating lease asset, severance and related benefits associated with a reduction in force at our Sweetgreen Support Center, and costs related to our vacated former New York office.

Previous wording

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss adjusted to exclude income tax expense, interest income, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, loss on disposal of property and equipment, other (income) expense, Spyce acquisition costs, ERP implementation and related costs, legal settlements, and certain other expenses during the period that management determines are not indicative of ongoing operating performance and, in certain periods, impairment and closure costs, and restructuring charges. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

Current wording

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss adjusted to exclude income tax expense, interest income, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, loss on disposal of property and equipment, other (income) expense, ERP implementation and related costs, legal settlements, and, in certain periods, impairment and closure costs and restructuring charges. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

Previous wording

(3)Includes costs related to impairment of long-lived assets and store closures.

Current wording

(3)Includes costs related to impairment of long-lived and operating lease assets and store closures.

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(4)Other expense includes the change in fair value of the contingent consideration issued as part of the Spyce acquisition. See Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

Current wording

(4)Other expense (income) includes the change in fair value of the contingent consideration issued as part of the Spyce acquisition. See Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

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(5)Restructuring charges are expenses that are paid in connection with the reorganization of our operations. These costs primarily include lease and related non-cash expenses associated with our vacated former Sweetgreen Support Center, including the impairment and the amortization of the operating lease asset, and costs related to our vacated former New York office, including severance and related benefits from workforce reduction as part of this change.

Current wording

(5)Restructuring charges are expenses that are paid in connection with the reorganization of our operations. These costs primarily include lease and related non-cash expenses associated with our vacated former Sweetgreen Support Center, including the impairment and the amortization of the operating lease asset, severance and related benefits associated with a reduction in force at our Sweetgreen Support Center, and costs related to our vacated former New York office.

Previous wording

We recognize food and beverage revenue, net of discounts and incentives, when payment is tendered at the point of sale as the performance obligation has been satisfied, through our three disaggregated revenue channels: Owned Digital Channels, In-Store-Channel (Non-Digital component), and Marketplace Channel. Provisions for discounts are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. Sales taxes and other taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis, and as such, are excluded from revenue. To drive future revenue growth, we are focusing on opening additional restaurants, diversifying and expanding our menu, and investing in marketing initiatives, including our new loyalty program designed to attract new customers and increase order frequency from our existing customers.

Current wording

We recognize food and beverage revenue, net of discounts and incentives, when payment is tendered at the point of sale as the performance obligation has been satisfied, through our three disaggregated revenue channels: Owned Digital Channels, In-Store-Channel (Non-Digital component), and Marketplace Channel. Provisions for discounts are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. Sales taxes and other taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis, and as such, are excluded from revenue. We record a liability and a corresponding reduction in revenue in periods when loyalty program rewards are earned by members. We recognize revenue and a corresponding reduction to the liability in periods when loyalty program rewards are redeemed by members, or the points expire after 180 days. We defer revenue based on the relative estimated standalone selling price of the loyalty points, which is estimated as the value of the loyalty reward, net of loyalty related purchases not expected to be redeemed. We estimate loyalty purchases not expected to be redeemed based on industry data.

Previous wording

Restructuring charges are expenses that are paid in connection with the reorganization of our operations. These costs primarily include operating lease asset impairment costs related to our vacated former Sweetgreen Support Center, as well as the amortization of the underlying operating lease asset and related real estate and CAM charges, severance and related benefits from workforce reductions at our Sweetgreen Support Center, and costs related to abandoning certain potential future restaurant sites, which are a result of our efforts to streamline our future new restaurant openings, and other related expenses. During the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025, we vacated our former New York office space, recognizing costs including severance and related benefits from workforce reduction as part of this change. We continue to evaluate our organizational structure and may implement additional changes to lower our administrative headcount.

Current wording

Restructuring charges are expenses that are paid in connection with the reorganization of our operations. These costs primarily include operating lease asset impairment costs related to our vacated former Sweetgreen Support Center, as well as the amortization of the underlying operating lease asset and related real estate and CAM charges, severance and related benefits from workforce reductions at our Sweetgreen Support Center, and costs related to abandoning certain potential future restaurant sites, which are a result of our efforts to streamline our future new restaurant openings, and other related expenses. During thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025, we experienced additional restructuring costs including severance and related benefits associated with a reduction in force at our Sweetgreen Support Center and costs associated with vacating our former New York office space. We continue to evaluate our organizational structure and may implement additional changes to lower our administrative headcount.

Previous wording

Comparison of the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024

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Comparison of the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024

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The increase in revenue for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to an increase of $13.7 million of incremental revenue associated with 30 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024. The increase in revenue was partially offset by a decrease in Comparable Restaurant Base revenue of $4.9 million, resulting in a negative Same-Store Sales Change of 3.1%, reflecting a 6.5% decrease in traffic and product mix, partially offset bya 3.4% benefit from menu price increases that were implemented subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024.

Current wording

The increase in revenue for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to an increase of $14.5 million of incremental revenue associated with 33 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended June 30, 2024. The increase in revenue was partially offset by a decrease in Comparable Restaurant Base revenue of $13.9 million, resulting in a negative Same-Store Sales Change of 7.6%, reflecting a 10.1% decrease in traffic and product mix, partially offset bya 2.5% benefit from menu price increases that were implemented subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended June 30, 2024.

Previous wording

The increase in food, beverage, and packaging costs for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to the 30 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, as well as higher protein cost.

Current wording

The increase in food, beverage, and packaging costs for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 33 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended June 30, 2024.

Previous wording

As a percentage of revenue, food, beverage, and packaging costs for thethirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 decreased compared to thethirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to improvements in ingredient management and menu price increases.

Current wording

As a percentage of revenue, food, beverage, and packaging costs for thethirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 increased compared to thethirteen weeks ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to higher cost product mix as well as an increase in packaging cost associated with the imposition of tariffs and duties, partially offset by menu price increases.

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The increase in labor and related expenses for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to the 30 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024. The increase was also driven by higher staffing expenses associated with increases in prevailing wage rates in many of our markets, partially offset by improved labor optimization.

Current wording

The increase in labor and related expenses for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 33 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended June 30, 2024. The increase was also driven by higher staffing expenses associated with increases in prevailing wage rates in many of our markets, partially offset by improved labor optimization.

Previous wording

As a percentage of revenue, labor and related expenses remained relatively consistent for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 compared to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to higher revenue and improvement in labor optimization, partially offset by wage rate increases, as discussed above.

Current wording

As a percentage of revenue, labor and related expenses increased for the thirteen andtwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 compared to the thirteen andtwenty-sixweeks ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to deleverage associated with the change in sales volume as well as wage rate increases, partially offset by improvements in labor optimization, as discussed above.

Previous wording

The increase in occupancy and related expenses for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to the 30 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, partially offset byreduced occupancy rates across recently opened stores.

Current wording

The increase in occupancy and related expenses for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 33 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended June 30, 2024.

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As a percentage of revenue, occupancy and related expenses for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was slightly higher than the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, primarily related to the Same-Store Sales change of(3.1%), slightly offset by reduced occupancy rates at recently opened stores, as discussed above.

Current wording

As a percentage of revenue, occupancy and related expenses for the thirteen andtwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 was higher than the thirteen andtwenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily related to deleverage associated with the change in sales volume.

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The increase in other restaurant operating costs for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to the 30 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024. This includes increases in restaurant-level advertising spend, utilities related to the increased store count, delivery fees, primarily related to the increase in revenue through our Marketplace Channel, and increased credit card and online processing fees related to the increase in revenue.

Current wording

The increase in other restaurant operating costs for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 33 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended June 30, 2024. This includes increases in restaurant-level advertising spend, delivery fees, primarily related to the increase in revenue through our Marketplace and Catering Channels, and increases in repairs and maintenance for existing stores.

Previous wording

As a percentage of revenue, other restaurant operating costs for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 increased compared to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to the increases noted above.

Current wording

As a percentage of revenue, other restaurant operating costs for the thirteen andtwenty-sixweeks ended June 29, 2025 increased compared to the thirteen andtwenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to the increases noted above as well as with the change in sales volume.

Previous wording

The increase in general and administrative expenses for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to an increase in our investment in marketing and advertising and spend across the Sweetgreen Support Center to support our restaurant growth. These costs were partially offset by decreases in management salary and bonus expense.

Current wording

The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to a $2.9 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense, primarily related to the decrease in expenses associated with restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units issued prior to our IPO, and a $1.8 million decrease in management salary and bonus expense. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in other expenses across the Sweetgreen Support Center to support our restaurant growth.

Previous wording

As a percentage of revenue, the slight decrease in general and administrative expenses for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to the comparatively higher revenue in the current period, partially offset by the net effect of the fluctuations noted above.

Current wording

As a percentage of revenue, the decrease in general and administrative expenses for both the thirteen andtwenty-sixweeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the net effect of the fluctuations noted above.

Previous wording

The increase in depreciation and amortization for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to the 30 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024.

Current wording

The increase in depreciation and amortization for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 33 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to the thirteen weeks ended June 30, 2024.

Previous wording

The increase in pre-opening costs for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to our acceleration of new restaurant growth in fiscal year 2025.

Current wording

The increase in pre-opening costs for both the thirteen andtwenty-sixweeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to our acceleration of new restaurant growth in fiscal year 2025.

Previous wording

As a percentage of revenue, pre-opening costs in the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 remained relatively consistent compared to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, due to the acceleration of growth noted above as well as comparatively higher revenue in the current period.

Current wording

As a percentage of revenue, pre-opening costs in both the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 increased compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024, respectively, due to the acceleration of growth noted above as well as with the change in sales volume.

Previous wording

The restructuring charges for both the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024 are primarily related to our former Sweetgreen Support Center, which we vacated in fiscal year 2022, including continued amortization of the operating lease asset and related real estate and CAM charges. Additionally, in efforts to continue to reduce our real estate footprint, we vacated our former New York office space during the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025, recognizing costs including severance and related benefits from workforce reduction as part of this change. We continue to evaluate our organizational structure and may implement additional changes to lower our administrative headcount.

Current wording

The restructuring charges for both the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024 are primarily related to our former Sweetgreen Support Center, which we vacated in fiscal year 2022, including continued amortization of the operating lease asset and related real estate and CAM charges. In addition, during thethirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 we experienced additional restructuring costs including severance and related benefits associated with a reduction in force at our Sweetgreen Support Center and costs associated with vacating our former New York office space. We continue to evaluate our organizational structure and have and may continue to implement additional changes to lower our administrative headcount.

Previous wording

As a percentage of revenue, restructuring charges slightly increased in the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 compared to the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, due to comparatively higher revenue in the current period, partially offset by the increases noted above.

Current wording

As a percentage of revenue, restructuring charges increased in the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 compared to the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024 due to the increases noted above.

Previous wording

The increase in loss on disposal of property and equipment was due to timing of furniture, equipment and fixture replacements at multiple restaurants for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 compared to the prior year period.

Current wording

The change in loss on disposal of property and equipment was due to timing of furniture, equipment and fixture replacements at multiple restaurants for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 compared to the prior year period.

Previous wording

The decrease in interest income, net, was primarily due to a lower cash balance and lower interest rate in our money market accounts during the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 compared to the prior year periods.

Current wording

The decrease in interest income, net, was primarily due to a lower cash balance and lower interest rate in our money market accounts during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 compared to the prior year periods.

Previous wording

The increase in other income for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2025 was primarily due to a change in the fair value of our contingent consideration compared to the prior year periods, which was issued as part of the Spyce acquisition in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.

Current wording

The increase in other income for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to a change in the fair value of our contingent consideration compared to the prior year periods, which was issued as part of the Spyce acquisition in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.

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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

To drive future revenue growth, we are focusing on opening additional restaurants, diversifying and expanding our menu, and investing in marketing initiatives, including our new loyalty program designed to attract new customers and increase order frequency from our existing customers.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

The increase in revenue for thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to an increase of $28.2 million of incremental revenue associated with 39 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to thetwenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024. The increase in revenue was partially offset by a decrease in Comparable Restaurant Base revenue of $18.8 million, resulting in a negative Same-Store Sales Change of 5.5%, reflecting a 8.5% decrease in traffic and product mix, partially offset bya 3.0% benefit from menu price increases that were implemented subsequent to June 30, 2024.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

The increase in labor and related expenses for thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 39 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to thetwenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024. The increase was also driven by higher staffing expenses associated with increases in prevailing wage rates in many of our markets, partially offset by improved labor optimization.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

The increase in other restaurant operating costs for thetwenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2025 was primarily due to the 39 Net New Restaurant Openings during or subsequent to thetwenty-six weeks ended June 30, 2024. This includes increases in restaurant-level advertising spend and delivery fees, primarily related to the increase in revenue through our Marketplace and Catering Channels.