GEN Restaurant Group Inc (NAS:GENK)

Q1 2025 GEN Restaurant Group Inc Earnings Call Transcript

May 13, 2025 / 09:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: $5.04 (-2.14%)

Transcript 10-Q8-K

Key Points

Positve

GEN Restaurant Group Inc (GENK) reported a 13% year-over-year increase in total revenues to $57.3 million, driven by a growing footprint of restaurants and the success of existing locations.
The company opened 6 new restaurants in the first quarter, bringing the total to 49 stores, and remains on track to meet its target of 12 to 13 new stores by the end of 2025.
GEN Restaurant Group Inc (GENK) has a strong free cash flow model, allowing it to expand without incurring long-term debt.
The company is testing new initiatives such as e-gift cards and dual concept stores, which could enhance brand strength and operational efficiency.
International expansion plans are underway, with three new restaurants set to open in South Korea in 2025, offering potential for high returns due to lower construction costs.

Negative

Same-store sales showed a slight decline of 0.7% in the first quarter, continuing a negative trend into April and May.
The restaurant level adjusted EBITDA margin was below the annual goal, coming in at 15.6% due to higher costs associated with new restaurant openings.
The company reported a net loss before income taxes of $2.1 million for the first quarter, compared to a net income of $3.8 million in the same period last year.
Potential tariffs on equipment and construction materials sourced from China could impact new restaurant development costs and ROI.
The recent openings of new restaurants have shown mixed performance, with some locations performing below expectations.

Refinitiv StreetEvents Event Transcript
E D I T E D V E R S I O N

GENK.OQ - GEN Restaurant Group Inc
Q1 2025 GEN Restaurant Group Inc Earnings Call
May 13, 2025 / 09:00PM GMT

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Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Gn Restaurant Group Incorporated first quarter 2025 earnings call.

All participants will be in a listen-only mode. Should you need assistance, please signal a conference specialist by pressing the star key followed by 0.

After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To ask a question, you may press star and then 1 on your touchtone phones. To withdraw your questions, you may press star and 2.

We also note today's event is being recorded.

At this time, I would like to turn the floor over to Tom Kroll, the company's Chief Financial Officer. Sir, you may begin.

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