Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand known for connecting people to real food, today announced its planned market entry in Arkansas—a significant step in its expansion across the southern United States. The brand will open in Fayetteville later this year, with a second location to follow at Walmart’s New Home Office in Bentonville.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let’s have a look at Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) and its peers.
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Casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 5.4% year on year to $166.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $750 million at the midpoint came in 1.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.13 per share was 27.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 5.4% year on year to $166.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $750 million at the midpoint came in 1.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.21 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE: SG) (the “Company”), the mission-driven, next-generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale, today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2025.
Today, Sweetgreen announced the launch of its first-ever KBBQ menu, a bold new offering created in collaboration with COTE Korean Steakhouse, the first and only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse in America, with locations in Manhattan, Miami, Singapore, and a forthcoming outpost in Las Vegas. Launching nationwide on May 13 for a limited time, the menu features three new entrees that combine Sweetgreen’s fresh ingredients with rich, vibrant flavors of classic Korean barbecue, inspired by COTE’s commitment to quality.
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Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE: SG), the mission-driven restaurant brand connecting more people to real food, today announced the appointment of Jason Cochran as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective May 5th. Cochran will oversee Field Operations and as well as Operations Services and Innovation for the Company and will report directly to Sweetgreen’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Neman.
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Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE: SG) will release financial results for the first quarter of 2025 after the market close on Thursday, May 8, 2025. On that day, the company will host a webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the company’s business and financial results.
Today, Sweetgreen announced the nationwide launch of SG Rewards, a free loyalty program designed to give guests more of what they love. Built with flexibility and guest feedback in mind, SG Rewards allows members to earn 10 points for every eligible dollar spent, unlocking more perks and access to members-only deals. The program also offers members the opportunity to enjoy their favorite entrees or sides for free when they redeem their points—including the new Ripple Fries, Sweetgreen’s latest menu addition.
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