Meritage Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Results; 2013 Targets and Outlook
(firmenpresse) - GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- (Marketwire) -- 02/12/13 -- Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX: MHGU), one of the nation's premier restaurant operators, today reported preliminary financial results for the 2012 fiscal year ended December 30, 2012.
"During 2012 we expanded beyond our core Wendy's market areas in Florida, Georgia and Michigan, into North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Complementing the acquisition strategy, we continued new store development along with our extensive store renovation program aimed at modernizing the guest experience. A complete upgrade of our Wendy's portfolio with relevant buildings and higher customer service standards, supported by our unique web-based operating platform are key ingredients in our future growth," stated Robert E. Schermer, Jr., the Company's CEO.
The Company's 2013 operating targets include the following financial expectations:
Consolidated Sales growth of 30% to 35%
Earnings Before Taxes growth of 110% to 120%
Net Earnings growth of 15% to 20% (prior fiscal year included certain non-recurring deferred tax asset benefits)
EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) growth of 65% to 70%
The 2013 financial targets assume the integration of recently acquired and newly opened Wendy's restaurants, several new-build Wendy's restaurants, and several new Twisted Rooster-style casual dining restaurants.
In our Wendy's restaurant system, we remain focused on extensive brand revitalization and the image activation of our portfolio. The Company's remodeling efforts are a key ingredient in the over-all strategy to contemporize the entire customer experience including restaurant design, new food products and higher customer service standards. The goal is to grow profitable sales with an experience that is relevant to both new and existing consumers.
Meritage's planned unit growth for its Twisted Rooster-style restaurants, a wholly owned casual dining brand, is expected to generate accelerating sales and positive earnings contributions in 2013. The plan begins with the late spring 2013 opening of "Freighters." Freighters is the restaurant and catering centerpiece of a new $24.0 million St. Clair County Convention Center & Hilton Double Tree Hotel, located on the St. Clair River at the base of the Blue Water Bridge Port Huron, MI.
The focus of our growth strategy continues to be investment in Wendy's and casual dining restaurant opportunities where we can leverage our web-based operating platform for efficiencies and profitable growth, providing the opportunity for cash distributions to shareholders.
Meritage is one of the nation's premier restaurant operators, currently managing 111 quick service and casual dining restaurants. The Company specializes in the acquisition, development and operation of quick service and casual dining restaurant properties. The Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids and employs a growing workforce of approximately 3,500. The Company seeks new restaurant acquisition and development opportunities to capitalize on its unique web-based operating platform and substantial restaurant operating expertise. The Company's public filings can be viewed at , under the stock symbol MHGU, or the Company's website .
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