Press release content from Globe Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Meritage Reports 2020 Full-Year Preliminary Results; 2021 Outlook: Poised For Strong Growth Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc.February 10, 2021 GMT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX: MHGU), the nation’s premier franchise restaurant operator and developer, today reported preliminary financial results for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2021. 2020 Full-Year Highlights: Earnings from Operations increased 21.8% to $25.8 million compared to $21.2 million last year. Net Earnings increased 22.4% to $15.8 million compared to $12.9 million last year. Consolidated EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) increased 4.9% to $46.7 million compared to $44.6 million last year.