Record Financial Results
Net sales grew 3.3% to a record $454.3 million, adjusted EBITDA increased 1.6% to $72 million, and adjusted EPS was $2 per share compared to $1.98 last year.
Box Office Sales Rebound
Box office sales increased by 37% year-over-year, driven by the success of the Minecraft movie in April and May.
Food Service Segment Growth
Sales increased 4.8%, with pretzel sales up 12.8% and Bavarian Pretzels up 20%. The overall food service pretzel dollar share increased 1.3%.
Dippin' Dots Revenue Growth
Dippin' Dots sales increased, led by expanded theater penetration and year-to-date revenue growth of 10%.
Successful Price Increase Implementation
Progress in implementing price increases to offset input cost inflation, especially for chocolate, helped maintain margins.
Frozen Beverage Segment Improvement
Frozen Beverage sales increased by 6.1% due to higher machine revenue, despite volume decline.
Distribution Cost Optimization
Distribution expenses fell to 9.8% of sales from 10.2% last year, driven by freight optimization and reduced fuel expenses.