Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky.  (RestaurantNewsRelease.com)  Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH), today announced financial results for the 13 and 26 week periods ended June 29, 2010.

            Second Quarter       Year to Date
        ($000’s)   2010   2009   % Change       2010   2009   % Change
                                     
        Total revenue   255,162   242,423   5       514,786   488,496   5
        Income from operations   23,329   21,494   9       53,435   43,777   22
        Net income   15,036   13,741   9       34,277   28,075   22
        Diluted EPS   $0.21   $0.19   7       $0.47   $0.40   19
 

Results for the quarter included:

  • Comparable restaurant sales increased 1.4% at company restaurants and 2.0% at franchise restaurants;
  • One company restaurant and one franchise restaurant opened while one company restaurant closed;
  • Restaurant margins increased 45 basis points to 18.8%;
  • Diluted earnings per share increased 7% to $0.21 from $0.19 in the prior year period.

Results year-to-date included:

  • Comparable restaurant sales increased 0.9% at company restaurants and 1.4% at franchise restaurants;
  • Four company restaurants and one franchise restaurant opened while one company restaurant closed;
  • Restaurant margins increased 132 basis points to 19.5%;
  • Diluted earnings per share increased 19% to $0.47 from $0.40 in the prior period.

G.J. Hart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Texas Roadhouse, commented, “We are pleased to report another quarter of diluted earnings per share growth led by both positive comparable restaurant sales and continued restaurant-level margin expansion. Positive guest counts drove the increase in comparable restaurant sales, while lower commodity costs continued to pave the way for margin expansion. In addition, sales at our newer restaurants continue to perform at or above our expectations and we are experiencing lower new unit investment costs. Our goal is to continue driving positive traffic growth through our continued commitment to legendary food and service.”

Outlook for 2010

The Company reported that comparable restaurant sales for the first four weeks of the third quarter of fiscal 2010 increased 3.0% compared to the same period a year ago.

The Company estimates 2010 diluted earnings per share growth will be approximately 16% to 20% compared to 2009. This estimate is based, in part, on the following assumptions:

  • Comparable restaurant sales growth of approximately 1.0%;
  • 14 to 15 company restaurant openings;
  • Food cost deflation of approximately 2.5% to 3.0%; and
  • Total capital expenditures of approximately $50 million.

Conference Call

The Company is hosting a conference call today, August 2, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. The dial-in number is (877) 723-9517 or (719) 325-4819 for international calls. A replay of the call will be available for one week following the conference call. To access the replay, please dial (888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 for international calls, and use 8534928 as the pass code.

There will be a simultaneous Web cast conducted at www.texasroadhouse.com.

About the Company

Texas Roadhouse is a casual dining concept that first opened in 1993 and today operates over 330 restaurants system-wide in 46 states. For more information, please visit the Company’s Web site at www.texasroadhouse.com.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements in this release that are not historical facts, including, without limitation, those relating to our anticipated financial performance, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of the Company. Actual results may vary materially from those contained in forward-looking statements based on a number of factors including, without limitation, the actual number of restaurants opening, the sales at these and our other company and franchise restaurants, changes in restaurant development or operating costs, our ability to acquire franchise restaurants, our ability to integrate the franchise restaurants we acquire or other concepts we develop, strength of consumer spending, conditions beyond the Company’s control such as weather, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics impacting the Company’s customers or food supplies, acts of war or terrorism and other factors disclosed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should take such risks into account when making investment decisions. Stockholders 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.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
    13 Weeks Ended     26 Weeks Ended
    June 29, 2010   June 30, 2009     June 29, 2010   June 30, 2009
                   
Revenue:                  
Restaurant sales   $ 252,835   $ 240,301     $ 510,177   $ 484,391  
Franchise royalties and fees     2,327     2,122       4,609     4,105  
                   
Total revenue     255,162     242,423       514,786     488,496  
                   
Costs and expenses:                  
Restaurant operating costs:                  
Cost of sales     82,660     80,314       165,459     163,355  
Labor     74,497     71,074       149,406     142,573  
Rent     5,287     4,929       10,557     9,841  
Other operating     42,767     39,812       85,365     80,672  
Pre-opening     1,307     933       2,412     3,217  
Depreciation and amortization     10,262     10,616       20,599     21,087  
Impairment and closure     100     14       258     (72 )
General and administrative     14,953     13,237       27,295     24,046  
                   
Total costs and expenses     231,833     220,929       461,351     444,719  
                   
Income from operations     23,329     21,494       53,435     43,777  
                   
Interest expense, net     704     876       1,434     1,733  
Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates     92     64       200     149  
                   
Income before taxes     22,717     20,682       52,201     42,193  
Provision for income taxes     7,049     6,436       16,655     13,151  
                   
Net income including noncontrolling interests   $ 15,668   $ 14,246     $ 35,546   $ 29,042  
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests     632     505       1,269     967  
Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries   $ 15,036   $ 13,741     $ 34,277   $ 28,075  
                   
Net income per common share attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries:                  
Basic   $ 0.21   $ 0.20     $ 0.48   $ 0.40  
Diluted   $ 0.21   $ 0.19     $ 0.47   $ 0.40  
                   
Weighted average shares outstanding:                  
Basic     71,471     69,909       71,076     69,666  
Diluted     72,961     71,361       72,587     70,948  
 
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in thousands)
 
      June 29, 2010     December 29, 2009
             
             
Cash and cash equivalents     $ 60,235     $ 46,858
Other current assets       27,763       27,458
Property and equipment, net       453,365       456,281
Goodwill       113,465       113,465
Intangible asset, net       10,656       11,194
Other assets       7,103       6,817
             
Total assets     $ 672,587     $ 662,073
             
             
Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases       260       247
Other current liabilities       91,416       107,956
Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, excluding current maturities       79,046       101,179
Other liabilities       36,342       29,741
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries stockholders’ equity       462,835       420,372
Noncontrolling interests       2,688       2,578
             
Total liabilities and equity     $ 672,587     $ 662,073
 
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
      26 Weeks Ended
      June 29, 2010   June 30, 2009
           
           
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income including noncontrolling interests     $ 35,546     $ 29,042  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities          
Depreciation and amortization       20,599       21,087  
Share-based compensation expense       3,736       3,814  
Other noncash adjustments       300       1,497  
Change in working capital       (11,853 )     (8,914 )
Net cash provided by operating activities       48,328       46,526  
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Capital expenditures – property and equipment       (17,967 )     (22,526 )
Acquisition of franchise restaurants, net of cash acquired             50  
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment, including insurance proceeds       51       120  
Net cash used in investing activities       (17,916 )     (22,356 )
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Repayments of revolving credit facility, net       (22,000 )     (6,000 )
Other financing activities       4,965       1,551  
Net cash used in financing activities       (17,035 )     (4,449 )
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents       13,377       19,721  
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year       46,858       5,258  
Cash and cash equivalents – end of year     $ 60,235     $ 24,979  
 
Supplemental Financial and Operating Information
($ amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
      Second Quarter   Change       Year to Date   Change  
      2010   2009   vs LY       2010   2009   vs LY  
                                 
Restaurant openings                                
Company       1       2     (1 )         4       11     (7 )  
Franchise       1       1     0           1       1     0    
Total       2       3     (1 )         5       12     (7 )  
                                 
Restaurant closures                                
Company       (1 )     0     (1 )         (1 )     0     (1 )  
Franchise       0       (1 )   1           0       (1 )   1    
Total       (1 )     (1 )   0           (1 )     (1 )   0    
                                 
Restaurants open at the end of the quarter                                
Company       264       256     8                    
Franchise       71       69     2                    
Total       335       325     10                    
                                 
Company-owned restaurants                                
Restaurant sales     $ 252,835     $ 240,301     5.2   %     $ 510,177     $ 484,391     5.3   %
Store weeks       3,432       3,313     3.6   %       6,844       6,562     4.3   %
Comparable restaurant sales growth (1)       1.4   %   (3.7 ) %           0.9   %   (2.4 ) %    
Average unit volume (2)     $ 952     $ 939     1.4   %     $ 1,925     $ 1,914     0.6   %
                                 
Restaurant operating costs (as a % of restaurant sales)
Cost of sales       32.7   %   33.4   % (73 ) bps       32.4   %   33.7   % (129 ) bps
Labor       29.5   %   29.6   % (11 ) bps       29.3   %   29.4   % (15 ) bps
Rent       2.1   %   2.1   % 4   bps       2.1   %   2.0   % 4   bps
Other operating       16.9   %   16.6   % 35   bps       16.7   %   16.7   % 8   bps
Total       81.2   %   81.6   % (45 ) bps       80.5   %   81.8   % (132 ) bps
                                 
Restaurant margins (3)       18.8   %   18.4   % 45   bps       19.5   %   18.2   % 132   bps
                                 
Franchise-owned restaurants                                
Franchise royalties and fees     $ 2,327     $ 2,122     9.7   %     $ 4,609     $ 4,105     12.3   %
Store weeks       911       897     1.6   %       1,821       1,794     1.5   %
Comparable restaurant sales growth (1)       2.0   %   (3.5 ) %           1.4   %   (2.7 ) %    
Average unit volume (2)     $ 951     $ 927     2.6   %     $ 1,900     $ 1,873     1.4   %
                                 
Pre-opening expense     $ 1,307     $ 933     40.1   %     $ 2,412     $ 3,217     (25.0 ) %
                                 
Depreciation and amortization     $ 10,262     $ 10,616     (3.3 ) %     $ 20,599     $ 21,087     (2.3 ) %
As a % of revenue       4.0   %   4.4   % (36 ) bps       4.0   %   4.3   % (32 ) bps
                                 
Impairment and closure     $ 100     $ 14     NM         $ 258     $ (72 )   NM    
As a % of revenue       0.0   %   0.0   % 3   bps       0.1   %   (0.0 ) % 6   bps
                                 
General and administrative expenses     $ 14,953     $ 13,237     13.0   %     $ 27,295     $ 24,046     13.5   %
As a % of revenue       5.9   %   5.5   % 40   bps       5.3   %   4.9   % 38   bps
(1)   Comparable restaurant sales growth includes sales from restaurants open 18 months as of the beginning of the measurement period.
     
(2)   Average unit volume includes sales from restaurants open six months as of the beginning of the measurement period. For comparative purposes, average unit volumes for Q2 2009 and 2009 YTD were adjusted to reflect restaurant sales of any acquired franchise restaurants as part of Company-owned restaurants average unit volume and were excluded from franchise-owned restaurants average unit volume.
     
(3)   Restaurant margins represent restaurant sales less restaurant operating costs (as a percentage of restaurant sales).
 
NM – Not meaningful
Amounts may not foot due to rounding.