Sweetgreen Reports Significant Q4 & FY25 Losses, Negative Same-Store Sales; Unveils 'Sweet Growth Transformation Plan'

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Sweetgreen, Inc. announced disappointing financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2025, with substantial losses and declining same-store sales, prompting the launch of a 'Sweet Growth Transformation Plan' and forecasting a return to positive Adjusted EBITDA in 2026 despite continued negative comparable sales.

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• Q4 & FY25 Financial Miss

  Total revenue decreased 3.5% to $155.2 million in Q4 2025, with full-year revenue increasing only 0.4% to $679.5 million. Same-store sales fell 11.5% in Q4 and 7.9% for the full year, significantly missing expectations.

• Worsening Profitability

  Net loss widened to $(49.7) million in Q4 and $(134.1) million for FY25. Adjusted EBITDA turned negative, reaching $(13.3) million in Q4 and $(11.0) million for the full year, a substantial decline from the prior year's positive EBITDA.

• 'Sweet Growth Transformation Plan' Launched

  In response to the poor results, the company is implementing a strategic plan focused on operational excellence, food quality and menu innovation (including testing wraps), personalized guest experience, brand relevance, and disciplined profitable investment.

• 2026 Outlook Mixed

  Management forecasts continued negative same-store sales for fiscal year 2026, ranging from (4.0)% to (2.0)%. However, they anticipate a return to positive Adjusted EBITDA between $1.0 million and $6.0 million, with approximately 15 new restaurant openings.

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Sweetgreen's latest earnings report reveals a challenging fiscal year 2025, marked by a significant decline in same-store sales and a swing to negative Adjusted EBITDA. The company's Q4 performance was particularly weak, with revenue decreasing and net loss widening. In response to these results, management has initiated a 'Sweet Growth Transformation Plan' focused on operational improvements and menu innovation, including testing new wrap products. While the outlook for fiscal year 2026 projects continued negative same-store sales, it anticipates a return to positive Adjusted EBITDA and a more disciplined approach to new restaurant openings. Investors should monitor the execution of the transformation plan and the company's ability to stabilize comparable sales and improve profitability.