Expansion PotentialShake Shack updated the long term U.S. TAM to 1,500 company-operated locations from 450+ issued during the January 2015 IPO, reflecting the brand's portability and new store cash-on-cash returns targeting 30%-33%.
Financial Performance4Q same store sales of 4.3% beat estimates and adj. EBITDA exceeded expectations, with restaurant level margin of 22.7% exceeding estimates and guidance.
Operational EfficiencyShake Shack benefits from scale while continuing to embrace a newfound culture of efficiency.