Consumer Discretionary
Restaurants
$14.99B
11.2K
Key insights and themes extracted from this filing
Total revenues increased by $27.4 million, or 2.5%, to $1,112.1 million in Q1 2025 compared to $1,084.6 million in Q1 2024. This growth was primarily fueled by higher U.S. franchise advertising revenues, increased supply chain revenues, and higher international franchise royalties and fees.
Net income rose by 18.9% to $149.7 million in Q1 2025 from $125.8 million in Q1 2024. This led to an improved net income margin of 13.5% (up from 11.6%) and a gross margin increase to 39.8% (from 38.9%), indicating enhanced profitability.
Net cash provided by operating activities surged by 45% to $179.1 million in Q1 2025, up from $123.5 million in Q1 2024. This substantial increase was primarily due to favorable changes in operating assets and liabilities, particularly related to accounts payable and accrued liabilities.