Sweetgreen SG Food, beverage, and packaging — Total restaurant operating costs

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Questions, answered.

What is Sweetgreen's food, beverage, and packaging — total restaurant operating costs?

Sweetgreen (SG) reported food, beverage, and packaging — total restaurant operating costs of $46.85M in Q1 2026.

How has Sweetgreen's food, beverage, and packaging — total restaurant operating costs changed year-over-year?

Sweetgreen's food, beverage, and packaging — total restaurant operating costs increased by 6.5% year-over-year, from $43.99M to $46.85M.

What is the long-term trend for Sweetgreen's food, beverage, and packaging — total restaurant operating costs?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Sweetgreen's food, beverage, and packaging — total restaurant operating costs has grown at a 19.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $93.7M to $193.68M.

What does food, beverage, and packaging — total restaurant operating costs mean?

This metric represents the aggregate direct costs associated with the procurement of ingredients, beverages, and disposable packaging materials required for restaurant operations. It serves as a primary indicator of supply chain efficiency and commodity price exposure within the food service segment. Monitoring this figure helps investors assess the company's ability to manage food inflation and maintain margins while scaling its plant-forward menu offerings.