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| The result is that overnight we obtained access to a strong technology infrastructure with significant distribution and proven revenue collection and disbursement capabilities |
| So, you know, I'm very optimistic and excited to see where the concept will go when it has the right software, because I think we have the right idea, we just didn't have the right medium to basically put the entertainers and the customer base together |
| We have a solid plan to lower costs, increase revenue and return our margins to their target goals |
| And, of course, the bar sales are the highest profit margins |
| But I'm very optimistic this quarter will be much better than the last quarter |
| Sales in the first quarter were up 10% from the fourth quarter and have improved every quarter since we've owned them |
| In addition, our margin improvement program resulted in 130% basis point improvement on a sequential quarter basis and 260% basis point improvement versus the acquisition performance in fiscal '23 |
| The fundamental nightclub business remained solid |
| AdmireMe is a service we've been developing to help club entertainers monetize their content and develop stronger relationships with their customers |
| We are pleased to report that during the quarter and after the quarter, we continue to make progress toward our key initiatives |
| Chicas Locas brand has also been successful for us and as a result, we have decided to remodel and convert our BYOB locations in Arlington, Texas, into a Chicas Locas, and we are currently awaiting the issuance of the liquor license |
| So, very excited about when that's going to go |
| The first week of February has been a good week for us overall |
| We continue to anticipate both casinos to open in fiscal 2024 and that they will represent a significant free cash flow opportunity |
| All this is being done with the ultimate goal of driving shareholder value by increasing free cash flow per share by at least 10% to 15% on a compound annual basis |
| Thank you to our loyal and dedicated team members for all their hard work and effort and all of our shareholders who believe and make our success possible |
| Eric Langan Yes, I mean, from the club standpoint, I mean, the clubs have been very strong |
| So, we have those all ready to go for the new launch, and they're very excited |
| We continue to add value to our Baby Dolls and Chicas acquisition |
| Net cash from operating activities and free cash flow held up very well |
| I mean, I think, if you look at like some of the other businesses on the restaurant side, I mean, obviously they've seen some weakness, but, you know, they're still sort of holding margin and whatnot, which means that means it's great opportunity |
| So, that's good |
| The new operator and the new software is going to be incredible |
| The food is great |
| During the first quarter, we also continued to buy back shares and we remain confident we have access to sufficient cash resources to implement our plans |
| Fourth quarter revenues increased $4.7 million year-over-year |
| Then, we had the weather issues for a couple of the middle weeks, but finished very strongly |
| Adam Wyden Yes, well, you guys did an excellent job cutting costs during COVID |
| Then, I think, your 100 and some million is probably a very good number |
| I think the concept is a great concept |
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| We believe nightclub same-store sales reflect the macroeconomic uncertainty everybody is talking about |
| Margins were lower than what we had been expecting, mainly on Bombshells side of the business |
| And also, in your January sales release, Eric, you talked about, you know, hopefully that -- I think the quote was basically saying that hopefully we've seen the worst of the same-store sales declines, you know, given the uncertain macro conditions |
| So, obviously, you guys have talked about kind of the macro-environment at the clubs, and it makes me think that you guys are of the opinion that the results at other clubs are kind of similarly negative in terms of same-store sales |
| Fourth quarter revenues declined $700,000 year-over-year |
| The bigger issue is Bombshells' performance |
| You open up these two new stores, provided that this was our worst quarter |
| But, you know, the big part of our same-store sales decline has been the Bombshells |
| You know, we've had a couple of quarters here where your same-store sales have declined a little bit |
| This primarily reflected a $2.7 million decline in same-store sales and a $2.1 million increase from the newly acquired and new locations |
| This was primarily due to a $8.9 million increase from acquisitions and a $4 million decline in same-store sales |
| I think that part of the problem was the current management team that we had in place in October through December just did not understand the sense of urgency |
| So, while January may seem a little weaker, we had five weekends in January last year, which, you know, that weakness was -- and we had some pretty tough weather this year in January, where we had it in February, I think, the previous year |
| I think the worst of it is behind us |
| The combined operating loss from our Other and Corporate segments was $400,000 less than that of last year |
| We've lacked in service and customer service, and I think we've lacked in -- the focus of the current team has been strictly on the restaurant and not on the bar sales |
| I'm following your math, but, yes, I think we do have to have same-store sales bottom out, and we have to have same-store sales bottom out and we have to have same store sales |
| So, even if it was one day that something was off, you know, you get a material weakness |
| The biggest problem we have is everybody wants to sell based on their 2023 numbers, and, you know, don't we all? The reality of it is there was a lot of free cash out there, and there was a lot of pent-up demand that doesn't exist today, and higher interest rates, more economic uncertainty |
| I mean, the same-store sales declines, obviously not much has changed from the last call |
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