ONE Group Hospitality Reports Preliminary Q4 Sales Decline, Negative Comparable Sales Amidst Headwinds

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ONE Group Hospitality reported preliminary Q4 2025 revenues declined 6.8% year-over-year, with comparable sales decreasing 1.8% for the quarter and 3.7% for the full year, citing industry headwinds and portfolio optimization.

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• Preliminary Q4 2025 Revenue Decline

  Total GAAP revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 are expected to be approximately $207 million, a 6.8% decrease from $222 million in the same quarter of 2024.

• Negative Comparable Sales Reported

  Fourth quarter comparable sales are expected to decrease by approximately 1.8%, and full year 2025 comparable sales are expected to decrease by 3.7%.

• Strategic Portfolio Optimization Underway

  The revenue decline was partly attributed to RA Sushi and Kona Grill closures as part of portfolio optimization, with plans to convert these locations to STK and Benihana restaurants.

• Focus on Capital-Efficient Growth

  The company's number one priority for the new year is to conserve cash and optimize its balance sheet, focusing on asset-light growth opportunities including brand conversions and a significant Benihana development agreement.

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The preliminary sales results indicate a challenging operating environment for ONE Group Hospitality, with a notable decline in Q4 revenues and negative comparable sales for both the quarter and the full year. While the full year revenue growth was driven by the Benihana acquisition, the organic comparable sales performance suggests ongoing pressures. Management acknowledged "lower-than-anticipated sales" and "headwinds" impacting the industry. The company's strategic focus on cash conservation, balance sheet optimization, and asset-light growth through brand conversions and development agreements is a necessary response to these challenges, aiming to improve future profitability and shareholder value despite the current sales softness.