What changed
Comparable restaurant sales increased 6.2% for the 13 weeks ended June 30, 2026. Restaurant margin dollars grew 6.9% to $275.1 million, though margin as a percentage of sales contracted 66 basis points to 16.4% due to 7.0% commodity inflation. Diluted earnings per share decreased 0.7%. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share.
Why it matters
Comparable restaurant sales increased 6.2% for the 13 weeks ended June 30, 2026. Restaurant margin dollars grew 6.9% to $275.1 million, though margin as a percentage of sales contracted 66 basis points to 16.4% due to 7.0% commodity inflation. Diluted earnings per share decreased 0.7%. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share.