Commodity And Input Cost PressuresElevated commodity and input costs are pressuring margins and may delay margin recovery until cost inflation eases.
Geographic Expansion RisksExpansion into the Northeast brings tougher competitors, higher operating costs, and weather-related demand swings that could weigh on unit performance.
Intensifying Competition From National ChainsLarge quick-service chains scaling energized beverage offerings and national drive-thru concepts could intensify competition and pressure transaction growth and market share.