Global system wide sales declined 8.3%, driven by reduced US marketing spend and delayed product launches. International sales remained strong, with 6.2% growth. An emphasis on operational improvements increased customer satisfaction, with US company-operated restaurants outperforming the system by 310 basis points. Digital sales grew 12.4%, reaching an all-time high of 20% of US sales. The international business saw an 8.1% increase in system-wide sales, with growth across all regions and net unit growth of over 9%. The company secured new development agreements to build 338 new restaurants globally.

International expansion remained a key priority, with 59 new locations opened in the fourth quarter. Total company adjusted EBITDA was $113.3 million, with adjusted EPS of $0.16. Full-year 2025 was challenging but laid the foundation for rebuilding. Global system-wide sales declined 3.5%, emphasizing the need for operational and marketing improvements. US company-operated restaurants outperformed the broader system by 310 basis points, with improvements in customer satisfaction scores and digital sales growth.

Global system-wide sales declined 8.3%, driven by reduced US marketing spend and delayed product launches. International sales remained strong, with 6.2% growth. US company-operated restaurants saw improvements in customer satisfaction, with digital sales growing to an all-time high of 20%. The international business experienced an 8.1% increase in system-wide sales, with net unit growth of over 9% in 2025, setting a new record. The company secured new development agreements to build 338 new restaurants globally.

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