The following is a summary of the Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Arcos Dorados reported a rise in total revenue by 9.1% in Q1 2024, indicating a robust performance.
The revenue rise was powered by system-wide comparable sales which increased above inflation in nearly all markets.
The company's digital channel sales contributed significantly as they grew by 30% in U.S. dollars, constituting 55% of system-wide sales.
The Q1 adjusted EBITDA growth went hand in hand with revenue growth, demonstrating a resilient business model and cost structure.
The EBITDA for the first quarter experienced a nearly 27% growth from $59.5 million in Q1 2023 to $75.4 million in Q1 2024.
Gross margin improvement was witnessed in multiple areas, primarily in Food, Paper and G&A.
Business Progress:
Arcos Dorados continued its focus on the 3D strategy (Digital, Delivery Drive-thru), with digital channels contributing to the majority of system-wide sales.
They inked a regional sponsorship agreement with Formula One to enhance their brand presence across Latin America.
Mobile app, delivery, and self-order kiosks contributed enormously to sales growth, making up 55% of company-wide sales.
The company witnessed an acceleration in restaurant openings with 22 units added during the first quarter.
The Arcos Dorados Loyalty Program has seen a significant gain in registered members, going from 3.2 million at the end of 2023 to over 8 million by April 2024.
Delivery services have outperformed expectations, constituting approximately 20% of system-wide sales in Brazil while growing by 27% in the US.
The company plans to spur further growth through operational execution, innovations in digital capabilities and targeted marketing initiatives.
The CapEx expansion has accelerated with the opening of 22 new restaurants in the first quarter compared to 8 in the previous year.
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