LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH), today announced financial results for the 13 and 52 weeks ended December 28, 2021.

Financial Results

Financial results for the 13 and 52 weeks ended December 28, 2021 and December 29, 2020, and 14 and 53 weeks ended December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	Fourth Quarter
($000's)							% change
	2021		2020		2019		vs. 2020		vs. 2019
Total revenue	$	895,586	$	637,989	$	725,238	40.4	%	23.5	%
Income from operations		64,839		20,396		53,411	217.9	%	21.4	%
Net income		53,058		19,549		42,686	171.4	%	24.3	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.76	$	0.28	$	0.61	171.7	%	24.1	%


	Year to Date
							% change
	2021		2020		2019		vs. 2020		vs. 2019
Total revenue	$	3,463,946	$	2,398,123	$	2,756,163	44.4	%	25.7	%
Income from operations		297,192		23,844		212,023	1146.4	%	40.2	%
Net income		245,294		31,255		174,452	684.8	%	40.6	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	3.50	$	0.45	$	2.46	682.5	%	42.2	%

Note: The 53^rd week in 2019 resulted in additional revenue of $59.5 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.10 to $0.11.

Results for the fourth quarter included the following:

Comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants increased 33.1% and 21.2% compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively¹. Comparable restaurant sales at domestic franchise restaurants increased 34.8% and 18.8% compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively;
Average weekly sales at company restaurants were $121,976 of which 14.4% were to-go sales;
11 company restaurants, including one Bubba's 33 and one Jaggers, were opened and two franchise restaurants were opened;
Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, was 15.8% and restaurant margin dollars were $140.8 million. Restaurant margin benefited by an increase in comparable restaurant sales partially offset by commodity inflation of 17.6% primarily due to higher beef costs;
Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.76 from $0.28 in the prior year due to a significant increase in restaurant margin dollars partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses and income tax expense;
The Company repurchased 423,898 shares of common stock for $37.0 million; and,
The Company ended the quarter with $335.6 million of cash on hand and reduced outstanding debt to $100 million.

Results for the year-to-date period included the following highlights:

Comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants increased 37.8% and 18.3% compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively¹. Comparable restaurant sales at domestic franchise restaurants increased 37.5% and 15.8% compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively;
Average weekly sales at company restaurants were $120,706 of which 17.1% were to-go sales;
29 company restaurants, including five Bubba's 33 and one Jaggers, were opened and four franchise restaurants were opened;
Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, was 16.9% and restaurant margin dollars were $581.7 million. Restaurant margin benefited by an increase in comparable restaurant sales partially offset by commodity inflation of 10% primarily due to higher beef costs;
Diluted earnings per share increased to $3.50 from $0.45 in the prior year due to a significant increase in restaurant margin dollars partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses and income tax expense; and,
The Company repurchased 584,932 shares of common stock for $51.6 million.

Jerry Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. commented, "We had a historic year in terms of the number of guests that we served and the operating results that we generated. This is all due to the hard work and commitment of our operators and their ability to continue to deliver on our legendary standards in these challenging times. Looking ahead, I am excited about the leadership that we have in place throughout the organization and their ability to keep growing and developing all of our brands."

Morgan continued, "Our strong cashflow generation allowed us to continue opening new stores as well as getting back to our normal strategy of quarterly cash dividends and share repurchases. In addition, we repaid a significant portion of our outstanding debt during the year. As we transition into 2022, we are well positioned to continue to grow sales, build new restaurants and handle the current inflationary environment."

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¹ Comparable restaurant sales reflect the change in year-over-year sales for restaurants open a full 18 months before the beginning of the period measured for comparison to 2020 and for restaurants open a full 30 months before the beginning of the period measured for comparison to 2019.

Franchise acquisitions

On December 29, 2021, the first day of the 2022 fiscal year, the Company completed the acquisition of seven franchise restaurants in South Carolina and Georgia for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $27 million.

2022 Outlook

Comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants for the first seven weeks of our first quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 20.6% compared to 2021.

Management updated the following expectations for 2022:

Store week growth of approximately 6.5%, including the impact of the seven franchise locations acquired;
Approximately 25 Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33 company restaurant openings;
Commodity cost inflation of approximately 17% in the first half of 2022 and 12% to 14% for the year; and,
Wage and other labor inflation of approximately 7%.

Management reiterated the following expectations for 2022:

Positive comparable restaurant sales growth including the benefit of 2021 menu pricing actions;
An effective income tax rate of approximately 15% excluding the impact of any legislative changes enacted; and,
Total capital expenditures of approximately $230 million including as many as six relocations.

Cash Dividend Payment

On February 17, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share of common stock. This payment will be distributed on March 25, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2022.

Non-GAAP Measures

The Company prepares the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Within the press release, the Company makes reference to restaurant margin (in dollars and as a percentage of restaurant and other sales). Restaurant margin represents restaurant and other sales less restaurant-level operating costs, including food and beverage costs, labor, rent and other operating costs. Restaurant margin should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income from operations. This non-GAAP measure is not indicative of overall company performance and profitability in that this measure does not accrue directly to the benefit of shareholders due to the nature of the costs excluded. Restaurant margin is widely regarded as a useful metric by which to evaluate restaurant-level operating efficiency and performance. In calculating restaurant margin, the Company excludes certain non-restaurant-level costs that support operations, including pre-opening and general and administrative expenses, but do not have a direct impact on restaurant-level operational efficiency and performance. The Company also excludes depreciation and amortization expense, substantially all of which relates to restaurant-level assets, as it represents a non-cash charge for the investment in restaurants. The Company also excludes impairment and closure expense as it believes this provides a clearer perspective of ongoing operating performance and a more useful comparison to prior period results. Restaurant margin as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in the industry. A reconciliation of income from operations to restaurant margin is included in the accompanying financial tables.

Conference Call

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is hosting a conference call today, February 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. The call will be webcast live from the investor relations portion of the Company's website at www.texasroadhouse.com. Listeners may also access the call by dialing (888) 440-5667 or (646) 960-0476 for international calls and referencing the Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings. A replay of the call will be available until March 3, 2022, by dialing (800) 770-2030 or (647) 362-9199 for international calls.

About the Company

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is a growing restaurant company operating predominantly in the casual dining segment that first opened in 1993 and today has grown to over 660 restaurants system-wide in 49 states and ten foreign countries. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at www.texasroadhouse.com.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including reinstated dining room capacity restrictions or closures, and other non-historical statements. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of Texas Roadhouse. Actual results may vary materially from those contained in forward-looking statements based on a number of factors including, without limitation, conditions beyond its control such as weather, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics impacting customers or food supplies; labor or supply chain shortages or limited availability of staff to meet our business standards; food safety and food-borne illness concerns; and other factors disclosed from time to time in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors include but are not limited to those described under "Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors" of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2020. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should take such risks into account when making investment decisions. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

Contacts:

Investor Relations

Michael Bailen

(502) 515-7298

Media

Travis Doster

(502) 638-5457


Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)


			13 Weeks Ended						52 Weeks Ended
			December 28, 2021			December 29, 2020			December 28, 2021			December 29, 2020

Revenue:
	Restaurant and other sales		$	889,052		$	633,032		$	3,439,176		$	2,380,177
	Franchise royalties and fees		6,534			4,957			24,770			17,946

Total revenue			895,586			637,989			3,463,946			2,398,123

Costs and expenses:
	Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):

		Food and beverage	311,478			205,117			1,156,628			780,646
		Labor	290,227			222,788			1,123,003			875,764
		Rent	15,508			13,956			60,005			54,401
		Other operating	131,054			107,111			517,808			403,726
	Pre-opening		7,008			5,803			24,335			20,099
	Depreciation and amortization		32,615			30,443			126,761			117,877
	Impairment and closure, net		184			1,392			734			2,263
	General and administrative		42,673			30,983			157,480			119,503

Total costs and expenses			830,747			617,593			3,166,754			2,374,279

Income from operations			64,839			20,396			297,192			23,844

Interest expense, net			624			1,490			3,663			4,091
Equity (loss) income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates			(925		)	97			(637		)	(500		)

Income before taxes			63,290			19,003			292,892			19,253
Income tax expense (benefit)			8,547			(1,673		)	39,578			(15,672		)

Net income including noncontrolling interests			54,743			20,676			253,314			34,925
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests			1,685			1,127			8,020			3,670
Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries			$	53,058		$	19,549		$	245,294		$	31,255

Net income per common share attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
and subsidiaries:
	Basic		$	0.76		$	0.28		$	3.52		$	0.45
	Diluted		$	0.76		$	0.28		$	3.50		$	0.45

Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic		69,601			69,525			69,709			69,438
	Diluted		69,969			70,052			70,098			69,893

Cash dividends declared per share			$	0.40		$ -			$	1.20		$	0.36


Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(unaudited)



	December 28, 2021		December 29, 2020


Cash and cash equivalents	$	335,645	$	363,155
Other current assets, net	227,880		147,496
Property and equipment, net	1,162,441		1,088,623
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	578,413		530,625
Goodwill	127,001		127,001
Intangible assets, net	1,520		2,271
Other assets	79,052		65,990

Total assets	$	2,511,952	$	2,325,161


Current maturities of long-term debt	-		50,000
Other current liabilities	602,144		456,318
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	622,892		572,171
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	100,000		190,000
Other liabilities	113,432		113,621
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries stockholders' equity	1,058,124		927,505
Noncontrolling interests	15,360		15,546

Total liabilities and equity	$	2,511,952	$	2,325,161


Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)


			52 Weeks Ended
			December 28, 2021			December 29, 2020


Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests			$	253,314		$	34,925
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
	Depreciation and amortization		126,761			117,877
	Share-based compensation expense		38,139			29,431
	Deferred income taxes		8,896			(19,932		)
	Other noncash adjustments, net		5,555			6,262
Change in working capital			36,161			61,875
		Net cash provided by operating activities	468,826			230,438

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures - property and equipment			(200,692		)	(154,401		)
Acquisition of franchise restaurants, net of cash acquired			-			(10,580		)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			-			1,709
Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions			5,588			2,167
		Net cash used in investing activities	(195,104		)	(161,105		)

Cash flows from financing activities:
(Payments on) proceeds from revolving credit facility, net			(140,000		)	240,000
Repurchase of shares of common stock			(51,634		)	(12,621		)
Dividends paid			(83,658		)	(24,989		)
Other financing activities, net			(25,940		)	(16,447		)
		Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(301,232		)	185,943

		Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(27,510		)	255,276
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period			363,155			107,879
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period			$	335,645		$	363,155


Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Income from Operations to Restaurant Margin
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

	13 & 14 Weeks Ended
	December 28, 2021			December 29, 2020			December 31, 2019

Income from operations	$	64,839		$	20,396		$	53,411

Less:
Franchise royalties and fees	6,534			4,957			5,781

Add:
Pre-opening	7,008			5,803			7,355
Depreciation and amortization	32,615			30,443			30,970
Impairment and closure, net	184			1,392			(1,293		)
General and administrative	42,673			30,983			38,221

Restaurant margin	$	140,785		$	84,060		$	122,883

Restaurant margin (as a percentage of restaurant and other sales)	15.8		%	13.3		%	17.1		%


	52 & 53 Weeks Ended
	December 28, 2021			December 29, 2020			December 31, 2019

Income from operations	$	297,192		$	23,844		$	212,023

Less:
Franchise royalties and fees	24,770			17,946			21,986

Add:
Pre-opening	24,335			20,099			20,156
Depreciation and amortization	126,761			117,877			115,544
Impairment and closure, net	734			2,263			(899		)
General and administrative	157,480			119,503			149,389

Restaurant margin	$	581,732		$	265,640		$	474,227

Restaurant margin (as a percentage of restaurant and other sales)	16.9		%	11.2		%	17.3		%


Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial and Operating Information
($ amounts in thousands, except weekly sales by group)
(unaudited)

			Fourth Quarter						Change			Year to Date				Change
			2021			2020			vs 2020			2021		2020		vs 2020
Restaurant openings
	Company - Texas Roadhouse		9			8			1			23		18		5
	Company - Bubba's 33		1			0			1			5		3		2
	Company - Jaggers		1			1			0			1		1		0
	Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - U.S.		1			1			0			1		2		(1)
	Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - International		1			1			0			3		2		1
	Total		13			11			2			33		26		7


Restaurants open at the end of the quarter
	Company - Texas Roadhouse		526			503			23
	Company - Bubba's 33		36			31			5
	Company - Jaggers		4			3			1
	Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - U.S.		70			69			1
	Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - International		31			28			3
	Total		667			634			33

			Fourth Quarter									Change		Change
			2021			2020			2019			vs 2020		vs 2019

Company restaurants (all concepts)
	Restaurant and other sales		$	889,052		$	633,032		$	719,457		40.4	%	23.6	%
	Store weeks			7,288			6,908			7,118		5.5	%	2.4	%
	Comparable restaurant sales (1)			33.1	%		(8.9	)%		4.4	%

	Restaurant operating costs (as a % of restaurant and other sales)
	Food and beverage costs			35.0	%		32.4	%		32.4	%	263	bps	262	bps
	Labor			32.6	%		35.2	%		33.1	%	(255	)bps	(42	)bps
	Rent			1.7	%		2.2	%		1.9	%	(46	)bps	(11	)bps
	Other operating			14.7	%		16.9	%		15.6	%	(218	)bps	(84	)bps
	Total			84.2	%		86.7	%		82.9	%	(256	)bps	124	bps

		Restaurant margin		15.8	%		13.3	%		17.1	%	256	bps	(124	)bps

		Restaurant margin ($ in thousands)	$	140,785		$	84,060		$	122,883		67.5	%	14.6	%
		Restaurant margin $/Store week	$	19,318		$	12,169		$	17,264		58.7	%	11.9	%

	Texas Roadhouse restaurants only:
		Store weeks		6,779			6,476			6,714		4.7	%	1.0	%
		Comparable restaurant sales (1)		33.3	%		(9.0	)%		4.3	%
		Average unit volume (2)	$	1,606		$	1,208		$	1,336		32.9	%	20.2	%
		Weekly sales by group:
		Comparable restaurants (489, 470, and 448 units)	$	123,860		$	93,530		$	102,824
		Average unit volume restaurants (2) (16, 19, and 21 units)	$	113,657		$	78,402		$	94,379
		Restaurants less than 6 months old (21, 14, and 15 units)	$	130,295		$	90,994		$	106,328

	Bubba's 33 restaurants only:
		Store weeks		463			403			377		15.0	%	23.0	%
		Comparable restaurant sales (1)		30.8	%		(7.8	)%		5.7	%
		Average unit volume (2)	$	1,279		$	989		$	1,093		29.3	%	17.0	%
		Weekly sales by group:
		Comparable restaurants (29, 25, and 21 units)	$	99,465		$	77,534		$	86,549
		Average unit volume restaurants (2) (3, 4, and 4 units)	$	87,844		$	66,892		$	71,122
		Restaurants less than 6 months old (4, 2, and 3 units)	$	136,579		$	48,997		$	76,778

Franchise restaurants
	Franchise royalties and fees		$	6,534		$	4,957		$	5,781		31.8	%	13.0	%
	Store weeks			1,301			1,260			1,330		3.2	%	(2.2	)%
	Comparable restaurant sales (1)			30.6	%		(10.7	)%		3.0	%
	U.S. franchise restaurants only:
		Comparable restaurant sales (1)		34.8	%		(11.2	)%		3.4	%
		Average unit volume (2)	$	1,658		$	1,242		$	1,387		33.5	%	19.5	%

(1) Comparable restaurant sales reflect the change in year-over-year sales for restaurants open a full 18 months before the beginning of the period, excluding sales from restaurants permanently closed during the period.
(2) Average unit volume includes sales from restaurants open for a full six months before the beginning of the period, excluding sales from restaurants permanently closed during the period. For comparative purposes, Q4 2019 was adjusted to include 13 and 52 weeks, respectively.

Amounts may not foot due to rounding.