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Ark Restaurants Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $150,000 year-over-year to $1,529,000, reflecting operational efficiency gains, while net income dropped to $896,000 from $3,164,000.
Revenue for the quarter was $40,749,000, down 9.4% year-over-year, with the prior year including $998,000 from the now-closed Tampa Food Court.
Operated 16 restaurants, 12 fast food concepts, and catering operations in the U.S. as of December 27, 2025.
The business is highly seasonal, with best results in warmer months and geographic diversity mitigating some risk.
The quarter was described as quiet, with no significant balance sheet changes or impairments.
Financial highlights
Q1 2026 revenues were $40.7M, down 9.4% year-over-year; food and beverage sales fell 9.4%.
Operating income was $1.1M, down 80.8% year-over-year due to a prior-year $5.2M gain from lease termination; excluding one-time items, operating income rose 82.2%.
Net income attributable to shareholders was $0.9M ($0.25 per share basic/diluted), down from $3.2M ($0.88 per share).
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $9.1M; total debt was $3.0M.
Cost of sales decreased by 270 basis points and payroll by 349 basis points sequentially from Q4.
Outlook and guidance
Cash position is expected to improve after completion of restaurant buildouts, with the March quarter typically being the annual low point.
Management expects continued adverse impact from the Bryant Park lease dispute.
Believes existing cash, internal cash generation, and banking facilities are sufficient for at least the next 12 months.
No other trends or events expected to materially affect capital requirements or liquidity.
Monitoring potential expansion opportunities in Las Vegas.
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