Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (FRGI)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #comvestcreditpartners--Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent and is the Sole Lender on a $115 million senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for Pollo Tropical (the “Company”), a Miami-based fast-casual restaurant chain. The Financing supported the take-private acquisition of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI),.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Authentic Restaurant Brands (“ARB”), a portfolio company of Garnett Station Partners, LLC (“Garnett Station” or “GSP”), a New York-based principal investment firm, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical® restaurant brand. “Our distinct vision for Pollo Tropical is to amplify the fundamental aspects of the brand that customer.

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: FRGI) to Authentic Restaurant Brands. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Fiesta will receive $8.50 in cash for each share of Fiesta that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequat.

MILWAUKEE , Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Fiesta (NASDAQ: FRGI) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Authentic Restaurant Brands.

NEW YORK , Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to: PFSweb , Inc. (NASDAQ: PFSW)'s  sale to GXO Logistics, Inc. for $7.50 per share in cash.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical® restaurant brand, today announced the expiration of the 30-day “go-shop” period under the terms of the previously announced merger agreement pursuant to which Authentic Restaurant Brands (“ARB”), a portfolio company of Garnett Station Partners, LLC (“Garnett Station” or “GSP”), will acquire Fiesta in an all-cash transaction. The “go-shop” period expired at 12:.

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: FRGI) to Authentic Restaurant Brands. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Fiesta will receive $8.50 in cash for each share of Fiesta that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequat.

PHILADELPHIA , Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the fairness of the proposed buyout of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta") NASDAQ: FRGI) shareholders by Authentic Restaurant Brands ("ARB") at $8.50 per share . The $8.50 per share buyout price appears to undervalue Fiesta's shares.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI) to Authentic Restaurant Brands for $8.50 per share in cash is fair to Fiesta shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages Fiesta shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns whe.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical® restaurant brand, today reported results for the 13-week second quarter, which ended on July 2, 2023 and provided a business update related to current operations. As announced separately today, the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Garnett Station Partners for $8.50 per share in cash. Please see our press release a.

DALLAS & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical® restaurant brand, and Authentic Restaurant Brands (“ARB”), a portfolio company of Garnett Station Partners, LLC (“Garnett Station” or “GSP”), a New York-based principal investment firm, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which a wholly owned subsidiary of ARB will acquire the Company in an all cash transaction.

Authentic Restaurant Brands is expected to buy Fiesta Restaurant Group for $225 million.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRGI ) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 10, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Raphael Gross – ICR Dirk Montgomery – Chief Executive Officer Tyler Yoesting – Chief Accounting Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Edward Reilly – EF Hutton Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the Fiesta Restaurant Incorporated First Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical® restaurant brand, today reported results for the 13-week first quarter, which ended on April 2, 2023, and provided a business update related to current operations. Fiesta President and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Montgomery said, "Our focus on building traffic is gaining momentum, as we generated first quarter year-over-year comparable transaction growth of 1.0% that included sequential monthly increases to 1.9% in March. We also experienced positive traffic growth in April vs. 2022, inclusive of the impact of severe rainstorms and flooding in South Florida. We believe the growth initiatives we shared previously are contributing measurably to our traffic acceleration." Montgomery added, "Following my recent appointment to CEO, we have reconfirmed our priorities across four previously identified key initiatives – all aimed at improving transaction growth and margin expansion: 1) Building operations excellence; 2) Creating a great guest experience across all channels; 3) Enhancing the Pollo Tropical brand; and 4) Developing great teams. Our progress across those initiatives is reflected in key metrics compared to the fourth quarter of last year including improved speed of service, higher guest satisfaction and reduced hourly and management turnover. In addition, we generated continued traction on G&A efficiency initiatives toward our targeted G&A expense run rate of 8.5% to 9.0% of restaurant sales." Montgomery continued, "For a third consecutive quarter, we generated year-over-year growth in Restaurant-level Operating Profit(1), a non-GAAP financial measure, driven by our comparable restaurant sales growth and margin improvement actions. The first quarter 2023 loss from operations was $(2.1) million and (2.0)% of restaurant sales compared to a loss from operations in the first quarter 2022 of $(1.4) million and (1.5)% of restaurant sales. The increase in loss from operations was primarily driven by the net impact of impairment and other lease charges, partially offset by the growth in restaurant sales and higher Restaurant-level Operating Profit compared to the first quarter 2022." Montgomery further commented, "We are pleased with our ongoing traction on margin improvement. Restaurant-level Operating Profit Margins of 16.7% increased above both the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2022 by 50 and 60 basis points, respectively. Additionally, margin run rates increased meaningfully in March compared to the beginning of the first quarter following our 5.0% price increase, and we expect to see continued margin growth toward our targeted Restaurant-level Operating Profit Margin of 18.0% or greater through transaction growth and ongoing margin improvement initiatives." Montgomery concluded, "We look forward to building on our momentum as our focused efforts to drive traffic and margin growth accelerate during the remainder of 2023." Formerly Restaurant-level Adjusted EBITDA. See non-GAAP reconciliation table below. First Quarter 2023 Financial Summary Total revenues from continuing operations increased 8.1% to $103.4 million in the first quarter of 2023 from $95.6 million in the first quarter of 2022; Comparable restaurant sales at Pollo Tropical increased 9.7% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022; Net loss of $(1.9) million, or $(0.08) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023, compared to net loss of $(1.4) million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022; Net loss from continuing operations of $(2.1) million, or $(0.09) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023, compared to net loss from continuing operations of $(1.3) million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022; Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP financial measure) of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023, compared to adjusted net loss of $(0.6) million, or $(0.02) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022 (see non-GAAP reconciliation table below); Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) of $6.5 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2022 (see non-GAAP reconciliation table below); and Loss from Operations of $(2.1) million, or (2.0)% of restaurant sales, in the first quarter of 2023 compared to a loss from operations of $(1.4) million, or (1.5)% of restaurant sales, in the first quarter of 2022. Restaurant-level Operating Profit (formerly Restaurant-level Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure) of $17.2 million, or 16.7% of Pollo Tropical restaurant sales, in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $15.3 million, or 16.1% of Pollo Tropical restaurant sales, in the first quarter of 2022 (see non-GAAP reconciliation table below). First Quarter and April 2023 Comparable Restaurant Statistics to First Quarter and April 2022 Fiscal January Fiscal February Fiscal March First Quarter 2023 Fiscal April Sales 10.2% 9.2% 9.6% 9.7% 7.1% Transactions 0.2% 1.1% 1.9% 1.0% 1.1% Net impact of product channel mix and pricing 10.0% 8.1% 7.7% 8.7% 6.0% April 2023 comparable restaurant sales vs. 2022 were negatively impacted by the effects of severe rainstorms and flooding in South Florida. After adjusting for the impact of the severe weather event, we estimate that April 2023 comparable restaurant sales would have been higher by approximately 80 basis points. Cash and Liquidity Excluding $3.6 million in restricted cash, our cash balance decreased from $32.2 million at January 1, 2023 to $30.1 million at April 2, 2023 partially due to the timing of working capital payments due primarily to prepayment of annual insurance premiums. Significant cash outflows for the first quarter primarily related to $5.0 million in capital expenditures. We expect to generate positive operating cash flows and increase our cash balance through the balance of the year through traffic growth and margin improvement. First Quarter Pollo Tropical Results Total Pollo Tropical restaurant sales increased 8.3% to $103.1 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $95.2 million in the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to a comparable restaurant sales increase of 9.7%. The increase in comparable restaurant sales resulted from a net impact of pricing and product/channel mix of 8.7% and an increase in comparable restaurant transactions of 1.0%. The increase in pricing and product/channel mix was driven primarily by menu price increases of 10.0% and increases in dine-in and delivery average check. Pollo Tropical dine-in and counter take-out comparable restaurant sales increased from the first quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of 2023 due primarily to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dine-in traffic during a portion of the first quarter of 2022. Delivery growth continued to be strong in the first quarter of 2023, with 10.7% comparable restaurant sales growth vs. the first quarter of 2022 and average check growth of 9.4% vs. the first quarter of 2022. Comparable Restaurant Sales Mix by Channel - Pollo Tropical Channel First Quarter 2023 % of Total First Quarter 2022 % of Total ($ in thousands) Counter $ 34,013 33 % $ 27,719 30 % Drive-thru 52,421 52 % 50,678 54 % Delivery 11,406 11 % 10,307 11 % Online 3,111 3 % 3,345 4 % Catering 1,100 1 % 984 1 % Total $ 102,051 100 % $ 93,033 100 % Net loss increased to $(1.9) million, in the first quarter of 2023 from net loss of $(1.4) million in the first quarter of 2022. This was primarily due to the net impairment and other lease charges primarily related to four underperforming restaurants, and higher labor costs, partially offset by the impact of higher restaurant sales and higher Restaurant-level Operating Profit. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) increased to $6.5 million in the first quarter of 2023 from $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher restaurant sales partially offset by higher labor and insurance costs, as well as sales mix within cost of sales. Pricing action has been taken to offset labor, food and operating cost increases and regain margins. In order to minimize sales traffic risk, we have taken a phased approach to menu price increases and are also targeting lower pricing increases on menu items purchased by value-conscious customers including our "Pollo Time" promotional items. Price increases taken include a 5.0% increase in March 2022, a 1.4% increase in June 2022, a 4.0% increase in September 2022, and a 5.0% increase in March 2023. As a result of the phased approach to menu price increases, margin improvement is trailing the impact of cost increases. Loss from Operations of $(2.1) million, or (2.0)% of restaurant sales, in the first quarter of 2023 declined compared to loss from operations of $(1.4) million, or (1.5)% of restaurant sales, in the first quarter of 2022. Restaurant-level Operating Profit (a non-GAAP financial measure) as a percentage of restaurant sales increased, with first quarter Restaurant-level Operating Profit as a percentage of restaurant sales of 16.7% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 16.1% in the first quarter of 2022 (see non-GAAP reconciliation table below). General and Administrative expenses were $13.2 million for the first quarter of 2023 and $12.3 million for the first quarter of 2022. General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2023 included $1.6 million in non-recurring expenses comprised of $0.7 million of restructuring costs, $0.7 million of general and administrative efficiency initiative costs, which primarily consisted of accelerated charges related to deferred implementation and service contract costs related to the prior accounting system, $0.2 million of professional fees, and $0.1 million of digital platform costs. General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2022 included $1.3 million in non-recurring expenses comprised of $0.7 million of professional fees, $0.3 million of digital platform costs, and $0.3 million of general and administrative efficiency initiative costs. Refresh and Remodel Status and Results Our refresh/remodel program is generating a consistent sales lift in comparison to Pollo Tropical local market unit restaurant sales trends. Sales lift on refreshed units is based on sales in the respective units for the 4-weeks prior to the commencement of the project compared to the sales after reopening the unit for full operations, excluding units with non-recurring events impacting the comparability of the unit's respective results. Through the first quarter of 2023, 35 refreshes and remodels have been completed. Restaurant Portfolio As of April 2, 2023, there were 137 Company-owned Pollo Tropical restaurants, and 30 franchised Pollo Tropical restaurants in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Panama, Guyana, and the Bahamas. Investor Conference Call Today We will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET today. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 412-542-4158 which will be answered by an operator or by clicking Call me™: Link. The passcode is 4172178. The conference call should be accessed at least 10 minutes prior to its scheduled start. A replay will be available after the call until Wednesday, May 17, 2023 and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671. The passcode is 10176555. The conference call will also be webcast live and archived on the corporate website at www.frgi.com, under the "Investor Relations" section. About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises the Pollo Tropical® restaurant brand. The brand features fresh-made cooking, offering distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value through dine-in service, drive-thru service and catering. For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com. For more information about Pollo Tropical, visit the restaurant brand website at www.pollotropical.com. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this news release and in our public disclosures, whether written, oral or otherwise made, relating to future events or future performance, including any discussion, express or implied regarding our anticipated growth, plans, objectives and the impact of our initiatives, including our efforts to reduce general and administrative expenses, our investments in strategic and sales building initiatives, including those relating to operations improvements, marketing and brand building, unit remodels and refreshes, and planned price increases on future sales, transaction growth, margins, earnings and liquidity, contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are often identified by the words "may," "might," "believes," "thinks," "anticipates," "plans," "positioned," "target," "continue," "expects," "look to," "intends" and other similar expressions, whether in the negative or the affirmative, that are not statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our actual results and timing of certain events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements and the internal projections and beliefs upon which we base our expectations included in this release are made only as of the date of this release and may change. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we expressly disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 2, 2023 AND APRIL 3, 2022 (In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended (a) April 2, 2023 April 3, 2022 Revenues: Restaurant sales $ 103,064 $ 95,200 Franchise royalty revenues and fees 307 409 Total revenues 103,371 95,609 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 32,612 30,747 Restaurant wages and related expenses (b) 26,390 23,574 Restaurant rent expense 6,081 6,027 Other restaurant operating expenses 17,624 16,650 Advertising expense 3,196 2,864 General and administrative expenses (b)(c) 13,183 12,342 Depreciation and amortization 4,392 5,114 Impairment and other lease charges (recoveries) (d) 2,256 (702 ) Closed restaurant rent, net of sublease income (e) (284 ) 380 Other expense (income), net (f) 15 51 Total operating expenses 105,465 97,047 Loss from operations (2,094 ) (1,438 ) Interest expense 83 85 Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (2,177 ) (1,523 ) Benefit from income taxes (g) (33 ) (222 ) Loss from continuing operations (2,144 ) (1,301 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 235 (55 ) Net loss $ (1,909 ) $ (1,356 ) Earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations – basic $ (0.09 ) $ (0.05 ) Discontinued operations – basic 0.01 — Basic $ (0.08 ) $ (0.05 ) Continuing operations – diluted $ (0.09 ) $ (0.05 ) Discontinued operations – diluted 0.01 — Diluted $ (0.08 ) $ (0.05 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 25,420,090 24,832,541 Diluted 25,420,090 24,832,541 (a) The Company uses a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the Sunday closest to December 31. The three-month periods ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022 each included 13 weeks. (b) Restaurant wages and related expenses include stock-based compensation of $4 and $7 for the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, respectively, and $4 and $7 for the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, respectively. General and administrative expenses include stock-based compensation expense of $595 and $623 for the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, respectively, and $595 and $623 for the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, respectively. (c) See notes (e), (f), (g) and (h) to the reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) in the tables titled "Supplemental Non-GAAP Information." (d) See note (b) to the reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) in the tables titled "Supplemental Non-GAAP Information." (e) See note (c) to the reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) in the tables titled "Supplemental Non-GAAP Information." (f) See note (d) to the reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) in the tables titled "Supplemental Non-GAAP Information." (g) See notes (a) to the reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) in the tables titled "Supplemental Non-GAAP Information." FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) (Unaudited) April 2, 2023 January 1, 2023 Assets Cash $ 30,067 $ 32,167 Other current assets 24,553 20,524 Property and equipment, net 86,280 87,106 Operating lease right-of-use assets 146,341 146,681 Goodwill 56,307 56,307 Other assets 5,505 5,906 Total assets $ 349,053 $ 348,691 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current portion of long-term debt $ 47 $ 62 Other current liabilities 42,662 40,240 Long-term debt, net of current portion 360 367 Operating lease liabilities 155,382 155,355 Deferred tax liabilities 118 202 Other non-current liabilities 7,087 7,208 Total liabilities 205,656 203,434 Stockholders' equity 143,397 145,257 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 349,053 $ 348,691 FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. Supplemental Information The following table sets forth certain unaudited supplemental financial and other data for the periods indicated (In thousands, except percentages): (Unaudited) Three Months Ended April 2, 2023 April 3, 2022 Revenues: Pollo Tropical $ 103,371 $ 95,609 Change in comparable restaurant sales (a): Pollo Tropical 9.7 % 8.0 % Average sales per Company-owned restaurant: Pollo Tropical Comparable restaurants (b) $ 760 $ 691 Non-comparable restaurants (c) 379 582 Total Company-owned (d) 752 690 Loss from continuing operations before income taxes $ (2,177 ) $ (1,523 ) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (e) $ 6,526 $ 5,292 Restaurant-level Operating Profit (e): $ 17,165 $ 15,345 (a) Restaurants are included in comparable restaurant sales after they have been open for 18 months or longer. Restaurants are excluded from comparable restaurant sales for any fiscal month in which the restaurant was closed for more than five days. Comparable restaurant sales are compared to the same period in the prior year. (b) Comparable restaurants are restaurants that have been open for 18 months or longer. Average sales for comparable Company-owned restaurants are derived by dividing comparable restaurant sales for such period by the average number of comparable restaurants for such period. (c) Non-comparable restaurants are restaurants that have been open for less than 18 months, or that were temporarily closed during the period. Average sales for new Company-owned restaurants are derived by dividing new restaurant sales for such period by the average number of new restaurants for such period. (d) Average sales for total Company-owned restaurants are derived by dividing restaurant sales for such period by the average number of open restaurants for such period. (e) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-level Operating Profit (formerly Restaurant-level Adjusted EBITDA), are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the reconciliation from net income (loss) to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-level Operating Profit in the table titled "Supplemental Non-GAAP Information." FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. Supplemental Information The following table sets forth certain unaudited supplemental data for the periods indicated Three Months Ended April 2, 2023 April 3, 2022 Company-owned restaurant openings: Pollo Tropical — — Company-owned restaurant closings: Pollo Tropical — — Number of Company-owned restaurants: Pollo Tropical 137 138 Number of franchised restaurants: Pollo Tropical 30 31 Total number of restaurants: Pollo Tropical 167 169 FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. Supplemental Information The following table sets forth certain unaudited supplemental financial and other data for the periods indicated (In thousands, except percentages): Three Months Ended April 2, 2023 April 3, 2022 (a) (a) Restaurant sales $ 103,064 $ 95,200 Cost of sales 32,612 31.6 % 30,747 32.3 % Restaurant wages and related expenses 26,390 25.6 % 23,574 24.8 % Restaurant rent expense 6,081 5.9 % 6,027 6.3 % Other restaurant operating expenses 17,624 17.1 % 16,650 17.5 % Advertising expense 3,196 3.1 % 2,864 3.0 % Depreciation and amortization 4,392 4.3 % 5,114 5.4 % Impairment and other lease charges (recoveries) 2,256 2.2 % (702 ) (0.7 )% Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income (284 ) (0.3 )% 380 0.4 % (a) Percent of restaurant sales. FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. Supplemental Non-GAAP Information The following table sets forth certain unaudited supplemental financial data for the periods indicated (In thousands): Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and margin and Restaurant-level Operating Profit (formerly Restaurant-level Adjusted EBITDA), and margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment and other lease charges (recoveries), goodwill impairment, closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income, stock-based compensation expense, other expense (income), net, and certain significant items that are related to strategic changes and/or are not related to the ongoing operation of our restaurants as set forth in the reconciliation table below. Restaurant-level Operating Profit is defined as Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA excluding franchise royalty revenues and fees, pre-opening costs and general and administrative expenses (including corporate-level general and administrative expenses). Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is the primary measure of profit or loss used by our chief operating decision maker for purposes of assessing performance. In addition, management believes that Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-level Operating Profit, when viewed with our results of operations calculated in accordance with GAAP and our reconciliation of net income (loss) to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-level Operating Profit (i) provide useful information about our operating performance and period-over-period changes, (ii) provide additional information that is useful for evaluating the operating performance of our business, and (iii) permit investors to gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our ongoing earnings, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced. However, such measures are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered as alternatives to net income or cash flow from operating activities as indicators of operating performance or liquidity. Also, these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled captions of other companies. Three Months Ended April 2, 2023 April 3, 2022 Net loss $ (1,909 ) $ (1,356 ) Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax (235 ) 55 Benefit from income taxes (33 ) (222 ) Loss from continuing operations before taxes (2,177 ) (1,523 ) Add: Non-general and administrative adjustments: Depreciation and amortization 4,392 5,114 Impairment and other lease charges (recoveries) 2,256 (702 ) Interest expense 83 85 Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income (284 ) 380 Other expense (income), net 15 51 Stock-based compensation expense 4 7 Total non-general and administrative adjustments 6,466 4,935 General and administrative adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense 595 623 Non-recurring professional fees(a) 165 705 G&A efficiency initiatives(b) 669 261 Restructuring costs(c) 717 — Digital costs(d) 91 291 Total general and administrative adjustments 2,237 1,880 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $ 6,526 $ 5,292 Total revenues $ 103,371 $ 95,609 Net loss as a percentage of total revenues (1.8 )% (1.4 )% Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues 6.3 % 5.5 % (a) Non-recurring professional fees consist of costs related to growth initiatives. (b) G&A efficiency initiatives consist of non-recurring retention bonus costs and costs related to the acceleration and write-off of costs related to accounting system implementation. (c) Restructuring costs for the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022 include severance costs related to the departure of a former executive, CEO search firm fees, and eliminated positions related to the accounting outsourcing. (d) Digital costs for the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022 include costs related to enhancing the digital experience for our customers. Three Months Ended April 2, 2023 April 3, 2022 Loss from operations $ (2,094 ) $ (1,438 ) Add: Non-general and administrative adjustments: Depreciation and amortization 4,392 5,114 Impairment and other lease charges (recoveries) 2,256 (702 ) Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income (284 ) 380 Other expense (income), net 15 51 Stock-based compensation expense 4 7 Total non-general and administrative adjustments 6,383 4,850 General and administrative adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense 595 623 Non-recurring professional fees 165 705 G&A efficiency initiatives 669 261 Restructuring costs 717 — Digital costs 91 291 Total general and administrative adjustments 2,237 1,880 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $ 6,526 $ 5,292 Restaurant-level adjustments: Add: Other general and administrative expense(a) 10,946 10,462 Less: Franchise royalty revenue and fees 307 409 Restaurant-level Operating Profit $ 17,165 $ 15,345 Restaurant sales $ 103,064 $ 95,200 Loss from operations as a percentage of restaurant sales (2.0 )% (1.5 )% Restaurant-level Operating Profit as a percentage of restaurant sales 16.7 % 16.1 % (a) Excludes general and administrative adjustments above. FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. Supplemental Non-GAAP Information The following table sets forth certain unaudited supplemental financial data for the periods indicated (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts): Adjusted net income (loss) and related adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as net income (loss) before discontinued operations, impairment and other lease charges (recoveries), goodwill impairment, closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income, other expense (income), net, and other significant items that are related to strategic changes and/or are not related to the ongoing operation of our restaurants. Management believes that adjusted net income (loss) and related adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share, when viewed with our results of operations calculated in accordance with GAAP (i) provide useful information about our operating performance and period-over-period growth, (ii) provide additional information that is useful for evaluating the operating performance of our business, and (iii) permit investors to gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our ongoing earnings, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced. However, such measures are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and, accordingly should not be considered as alternatives to net income or net income per share as indicators of operating performance or liquidity. Also, these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled captions of other companies. (Unaudited) Three Months Ended April 2, 2023 April 3, 2022 Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes Provision For (Benefit From) Income Taxes (a) Net Income (Loss) Diluted EPS Loss Before Income Taxes Provision For (Benefit From) Income Taxes (a) Net Loss Diluted EPS Reported - GAAP Net income (loss) $ (1,909 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (1,356 ) $ (0.05 ) Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax (235 ) (0.01 ) 55 — Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (2,177 ) $ (33 ) $ (2,144 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (1,523 ) $ (222 ) $ (1,301 ) $ (0.05 ) Adjustments: Non-general and administrative expense adjustments: Impairment and other lease charges (recoveries) (b) 2,256 562 1,694 0.07 (702 ) (175 ) (527 ) (0.02 ) Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income (c) (284 ) (71 ) (213 ) (0.01 ) 380 95 285 0.01 Other expense (income), net (d) 15 4 11 — 51 13 38 — Total non-general and administrative expense 1,987 495 1,492 0.06 (271 ) (67 ) (204 ) (0.01 ) General and administrative expense adjustments: Non-recurring professional fees (e) 165 41 124 0.01 705 176 529 0.02 G&A efficiency initiatives (f) 669 167 502 0.02 261 65 196 0.01 Restructuring costs (g) 717 179 538 0.02 — — — — Digital costs (h) 91 23 68 — 291 73 218 0.01 Total general and administrative expense 1,642 410 1,232 0.05 1,257 314 943 0.04 Adjusted - Non-GAAP $ 1,452 $ 872 $ 580 $ 0.02 $ (537 ) $ 25 $ (562 ) $ (0.02 ) (a) The provision for (benefit from) income taxes related to the adjustments was calculated using the Company's combined federal statutory and estimated state rate of 24.9% for both periods ending April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022. (b) Impairment and other lease charges (recoveries) for the three months ended April 2, 2023 consist of impairment charges of $1.4 million and other lease charges from lease terminations of $0.9 million. The impairment charges for the three months ended April 2, 2023 relate to the impairment of assets from four Pollo Tropical restaurants. Impairment and other lease charges (recoveries) for the three months ended April 3, 2022 relate primarily to gains from lease terminations. (c) Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income, for the three months ended April 2, 2023 consists of closed restaurant lease costs of $2.0 million, net of sublease income of $(2.3) million. Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income, for the three months ended April 3, 2022 consists of closed restaurant lease costs of $2.2 million, net of sublease income of $(1.8) million. (d) Other expense (income), net, for the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022 primarily consists of closed restaurant related costs. (e) Non-recurring professional fees consist of costs related to growth initiatives. (f) G&A efficiency initiatives consist of non-recurring retention bonus costs and costs related to the acceleration and write-off of costs related to accounting system implementation. (g) Restructuring costs for the three months ended April 2, 2023 include severance costs related to the departure of a former executive, CEO search firm fees, and the eliminated positions related to the accounting outsourcing. (h) Digital costs for the three months ended April 2, 2023 and April 3, 2022, include costs related to enhancing the digital experience for our customers.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical® restaurant brand, today reported results for the 13-week first quarter, which ended on April 2, 2023, and provided a business update related to current operations. Fiesta President and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Montgomery said, "Our focus on building traffic is gaining momentum, as we generated first quarter year-over-year comparable transaction growth of 1.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Fiesta” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical® fast-casual restaurant brand, today announced that it will host a conference call to review first quarter 2023 results on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 4:30 P.M. ET. A press release containing first quarter 2023 results will be issued after market close that same day. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 412-542-4158 which will be answered by an operator or by clicking Call me™: Link. The passcode is 4172178. The conference call should be accessed at least 10 minutes prior to its scheduled start. A replay will be available after the call until Wednesday, May 17, 2023 and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671. The passcode is 10176555. The conference call will also be webcast live and archived on the corporate website at www.frgi.com, under the “Investor Relations” section. EF Hutton Global Conference Participation The Company will be hosting meetings with institutional investors at the EF Hutton Global Conference on Thursday, May 11, 2023, which is being held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Please contact your EF Hutton salesperson to request a meeting. About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. owns, operates and franchises the Pollo Tropical® fast-casual restaurant brand. The brand features fresh-made cooking, offering distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value through dine-in service, drive-thru service and catering. For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com. For more information about Pollo Tropical, visit the restaurant brand website at www.pollotropical.com.