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RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Third Fiscal Quarter Financial Results

Pie Five Pizza Co. adds more units.

DALLAS - May 11, 2016 // PRNewswire // - RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVE) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 endedMarch 27, 2016.

Third Quarter Highlights:

  • Total consolidated revenue increased 28.2% to $15.3 million compared to$11.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. 
  • Pie Five comparable store retail sales decreased 4.0% from the same period of the prior year.
  • Pie Five system-wide retail sales increased 118%, and average weekly sales declined 8.6%, year over year.
  • Pizza Inn domestic comparable store retail sales decreased 2.2% from the same period of the prior year, while total domestic retail sales decreased by 9.0%.
  • Net loss of $1.2 million was $0.7 million greater than the same quarter of the prior year due to lower sales and financial performance by
  • Company-owned Pie Five stores in newer markets and the absence of income tax benefits.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of ($0.2) million was $0.3 million less than the same quarter of the prior year.
  • Pie Five Company-owned restaurant operating cash flow decreased to $0.1 million from $0.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Opening of six Pie Five restaurants during the quarter brought the total Pie Five restaurants open at the end of the quarter to 85.

Revenues of $15.3 million and $45.1 million for the third quarter and year to date fiscal 2016 were 28.2% and 31.4%, respectively, higher than the same periods of the prior year.  For the three and nine months ended March 27, 2016, the Company reported a net loss of $1.2 million and $6.6 million, respectively, compared to a loss of $0.6 million and $1.2 million for the comparable periods of the prior year.  On a fully diluted basis, the loss was $0.12 per share and $0.61per share for the third quarter and year to date fiscal 2016, compared to a loss of$0.05 per share and $0.12 per share for the same periods of the prior year.  The increased losses for the three month period ended March 27, 2016 was primarily the result of the absence of income tax benefits, higher general and administrative costs related to additional corporate personnel and digital initiatives, decreased income from the Pizza Inn international franchisee in theMiddle East and the impact of compressed margins in newly entered Pie Five company markets, which negative effects were partially offset by increased income from the Pizza Inn and Pie Five franchise systems.  The increased loss for the nine month period ended March 27, 2016 was also impacted by an impairment expense of $0.8 million, a full valuation allowance of $4.0 millionagainst all net deferred tax assets and increased pre-opening expenses.

"The highlight for the quarter was continued expansion of the Pie Five system," said Randy Gier, Chief Executive Officer, Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. "Comps for the quarter were disappointing and while we are experiencing similar headwinds as the rest of the industry, we have identified root causes and corrective actions that will take place over the coming quarters. We are emphasizing operations and service initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, throughput, and guest experience that we believe will allow us to continue the positive comparable store growth trend that we previously experienced."

Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Operating Results

Total revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 and the comparable prior year quarter were $15.3 million and $11.9 million, respectively, an increase of 28.2% year over year.  Additional franchise development fees previously received from Pie Five franchisees have been deferred and will be recognized as future restaurants are opened.  Pizza Inn domestic comparable store retail sales decreased 2.2% from the same period in the prior year. 

For Pie Five, system-wide retail sales increased 118% for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 when compared to the same period in the prior year driven by a 140% increase in average units open, while system-wide average weekly sales decreased by 8.6%.  Comparable store retail sales decreased by 4.0% for the most recent fiscal quarter compared to the same period in the prior year.  Several factors contributed to this decrease, including (i) new franchise stores entering the comp base this quarter overlapping prior year extended honeymoon period sales, (ii) continued impact of cannibalization from several new restaurants in the Dallas market, (iii) a franchise restaurant new to the comparable base undergoing road construction that is materially impacting sales and (iv) the overlapping in March and April of a very successful television campaign in the DFW market in the prior year.  Our comparable store base is growing but still small and thus individual store events can cause a material impact on comparable performance.  The decrease in Pie Five average weekly sales was primarily due to the decline in comparable store sales as well as the entry into new company markets and several franchise stores that opened with particularly high volumes in the prior year.

Development Review

In the third quarter of fiscal 2016, six new Pie Five restaurants were opened, comprised of three Company-owned restaurants and three franchised restaurants, while three restaurants were closed, bringing the fiscal quarter-end total unit count to 85 restaurants.  So far in the current quarter the Company has signed one new franchise development agreement with an existing franchisee for two Pie Five restaurants.  The Company currently has franchise restaurant development commitments totaling approximately 450 Pie Five restaurants.

"We opened six new Pie Five Pizza restaurants in the third quarter and four new restaurants this quarter," said Gier. "We continue to build restaurants and expand our footprint. We have a strong pipeline for growth with a highly experienced group of franchise operators. We remain positive about long-term earnings growth."

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating operating performance.  These non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as an alternative or substitute for its financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, pre-opening expense, costs related to impairment charges and discontinued operations.  A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income is included with the accompanying financial statements. 

Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release, other than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that involve numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Assumptions relating to these forward-looking statements involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions, regulatory framework and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.  Although the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are believed to be reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate.  In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation that the objectives and plans of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. will be achieved. 

About RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

Founded in 1958, Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group [NASDAQ: RAVE] owns, operates and franchises more than 300 Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn restaurants domestically and internationally. Pie Five Pizza Co. is a leader in the rapidly growing fast-casual pizza space offering made-to-order pizzas ready in under five minutes. Pizza Inn is an international chain featuring freshly made pizzas, along with salads, pastas, and desserts. For more information, please visitwww.raverg.com.

RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 
     

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

     

March 27,

 

March 29,

 

March 27,

 

March 29,

     

2016

 

2015

 

2016

 

2015

                   
                   

REVENUES:

$    15,262

 

$    11,905

 

$    45,109

 

$    34,339

                   

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

             
 

Cost of sales

13,770

 

10,177

 

39,259

 

29,325

 

General and administrative expenses

1,885

 

1,152

 

5,148

 

3,476

 

Franchise expenses

924

 

849

 

2,732

 

2,314

 

Pre-opening expenses

115

 

195

 

851

 

367

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

(165)

 

300

 

845

 

300

 

Bad debt

(80)

 

36

 

151

 

128

 

Interest expense

1

 

3

 

4

 

112

   

Total costs and expenses

16,450

 

12,712

 

48,990

 

36,022

                   

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES

(1,188)

 

(807)

 

(3,881)

 

(1,683)

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

3

 

(277)

 

2,637

 

(559)

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

(1,191)

 

(530)

 

(6,518)

 

(1,124)

                   
 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

(39)

 

(40)

 

(99)

 

(110)

NET LOSS

$    (1,230)

 

$       (570)

 

$    (6,617)

 

$    (1,234)

                   

LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - BASIC:

             
 

Loss from continuing operations

$      (0.12)

 

$      (0.05)

 

$      (0.63)

 

$      (0.12)

 

Loss from discontinued operations

-

 

(0.01)

 

(0.01)

 

(0.01)

 

Net loss

$      (0.12)

 

$      (0.06)

 

$      (0.64)

 

$      (0.13)

                   

LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - DILUTED:

             
                   
 

Loss from continuing operations

$      (0.12)

 

$      (0.05)

 

$      (0.60)

 

$      (0.11)

 

Loss from discontinued operations

-

 

-

 

(0.01)

 

(0.01)

 

Net loss

$      (0.12)

 

$      (0.05)

 

$      (0.61)

 

$      (0.12)

                   

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

10,315

 

10,086

 

10,312

 

9,589

                   

 

Weighted average common and potential dilutive common shares outstanding

10,662

 

10,693

 

10,794

 

10,107

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

               
         

March 27,

 

June 28,

ASSETS

 

2016 (unaudited)

 

2015

               

CURRENT ASSETS

       
 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,266

 

5,958

 

 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for bad debts accounts of $293 and $193, respectively

 

2,559

 

3,437

 

Notes receivable

 

167

 

24

 

Inventories

 

240

 

180

 

Income tax receivable

 

212

 

492

 

Deferred income tax assets

 

-

 

729

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

496

 

872

     

Total current assets

 

4,940

 

11,692

               

LONG-TERM ASSETS

       
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

14,682

 

10,020

 

Long-term notes receivable

 

140

 

119

 

Long-term deferred tax asset

 

-

 

1,864

 

Deposits and other

 

274

 

276

     

Total assets

$

20,036

$

23,971

               

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

       

CURRENT LIABILITIES

       
 

Accounts payable - trade

$

4,116

 

2,875

 

Accrued expenses

 

846

 

1,267

 

Deferred rent

 

164

 

155

 

Deferred revenues

 

353

 

374

     

Total current liabilities

 

5,479

 

4,671

               

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

       
 

Deferred rent, net of current portion

 

1,580

 

893

 

Deferred revenues, net of current portion

 

1,453

 

1,166

 

Deferred gain on sale of property

 

-

 

9

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

22

 

22

     

Total liabilities

 

8,533

 

6,761

               

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

       
               

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

       
 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 26,000,000 shares; issued 17,440,115 and 17,374,735 shares, respectively;

outstanding 10,320,715 and 10,255,335 shares, respectively
 

174

 

174

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

25,610

 

24,700

 

Retained earnings

 

10,355

 

16,972

 

Treasury stock at cost

 

(24,636)

 

(24,636)

   

Shares in treasury: 7,119,400 

       
     

Total shareholders' equity 

 

11,503

 

17,210

       

$

20,036

$

23,971

 

RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

           
     

Nine Months Ended

     

March 27,

 

March 29,

     

2016

 

2015

           

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

     
           
 

Net loss

$    (6,617)

 

$    (1,234)

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:

     
   

Depreciation and amortization

1,955

 

1,153

   

Impairment of long-lived assets

845

 

300

   

Stock compensation expense

135

 

83

   

Deferred income taxes

2,593

 

(654)

   

Loss on sale of assets

1

 

-

   

Provision for bad debt

151

 

128

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

     
   

Notes and accounts receivable

842

 

(432)

   

Inventories

(60)

 

1,570

   

Accounts payable - trade

1,241

 

1,847

   

Accrued expenses

794

 

82

   

Deferred revenue

(97)

 

415

   

Prepaid expenses and other

360

 

(620)

   

Cash provided by operating activities

2,143

 

2,638

           

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     
 

Proceeds from sale of assets

14

 

-

 

Capital expenditures

(7,624)

 

(3,818)

   

Cash used in investing activities

(7,610)

 

(3,818)

           

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

     
 

Net proceeds from sale of stock

768

 

7,317

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

7

 

426

 

Repayments of bank debt

-

 

(767)

   

Cash provided by financing activities 

775

 

6,976

           

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(4,692)

 

5,796

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

5,958

 

2,796

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$      1,266

 

$      8,592

 

RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

               
               
 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

March 27,

 

March 29,

 

March 27,

 

March 29,

 

2016

 

2015

 

2016

 

2015

 Net loss 

$    (1,230)

 

$       (570)

 

$    (6,617)

 

$    (1,234)

 Interest expense 

1

 

3

 

4

 

112

 Income Taxes 

3

 

(277)

 

2,637

 

(559)

 Income Taxes--Discontinued Operations 

-

 

(20)

 

(31)

 

(54)

 Depreciation and amortization 

837

 

412

 

1,955

 

1,153

 EBITDA 

$       (389)

 

$       (452)

 

$    (2,052)

 

$       (582)

 Stock compensation expense 

45

 

30

 

135

 

83

 Pre-opening costs 

115

 

195

 

851

 

367

 Impairment charges, non-operating store costs and discontinued operations 

16

 

374

 

1,158

 

444

 Adjusted EBITDA 

$       (213)

 

$         147

 

$           92

 

$         312

SOURCE RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

Contact:

Jami Zimmerman
Investor Relations
RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.
469-384-5132

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