UNITED STATES

                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                            Washington, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 10-Q


          Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                     Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     Quarter Ended April 1,December 30, 2001        Commission file Number 0-1830

                          BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)

          MARYLAND                                54-0646173
  (State of Incorporation)            (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


           6446 Edsall Road, Alexandria, Virginia         22312
          (Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)

                             (703)941-6300
           Registrant's telephone number, including area code

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed
   all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
   Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
   (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
     file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
                 requirements for the past 90 days.

                          YES [X]        NO [ ]

      Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
      classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date:

                                               Shares Outstanding at
                                                  April 29, 2001January 27, 2002

       Class A Common Stock,                           3,478,9763,660,882
          $.10 par value

       Class B Common Stock                            1,416,4271,487,236
          $.10 par value




ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                      BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                                      PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION(Unaudited)


Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-nineTwenty-six Weeks Ended April 01, March 26, April 01, March 26,December 30, December 31, December 30, December 31, 2001 2000 2001 2000 _______________________ __________________________ Operating Revenues Bowling and other $6,465,529 $6,253,655 $16,344,999 $15,815,713$5,547,213 $5,354,385 $10,024,029 $ 9,879,470 Food, beverage and merchandise sales 2,647,759 2,428,802 6,737,817 6,207,6922,319,919 2,220,976 4,277,144 4,090,058 _________ _________ __________ __________ 9,113,288 8,682,457 23,082,816 22,023,4057,867,132 7,575,361 14,301,173 13,969,528 Operating Expenses Compensation and benefits 3,320,547 3,138,923 9,538,142 8,991,9363,213,191 3,118,142 6,346,564 6,217,595 Cost of bowling and other 1,477,447 1,445,483 4,293,696 4,327,7151,454,877 1,380,043 2,942,319 2,816,249 Cost of food, beverage and mdsemerchandise sales 837,795 759,114 2,181,949 1,949,708791,638 724,600 1,508,738 1,344,154 Depreciation and amortization 436,758 487,994 531,828 1,469,833 1,654,286889,192 981,839 General and administrative 464,525 196,631 908,843 560,473276,581 233,675 448,611 444,318 _________ _________ __________ __________ 6,588,308 6,071,979 18,392,463 17,484,1186,173,045 5,944,454 12,135,424 11,804,155 Operating Income 2,524,980 2,610,478 4,690,353 4,539,2871,694,087 1,630,907 2,165,749 2,165,373 Interest and dividend income 186,524 212,207 760,538 591,122138,124 173,675 271,100 574,014 _________ _________ __________ __________ Earnings before provision for income taxes 2,711,504 2,822,685 5,450,891 5,130,4091,832,211 1,804,582 2,436,849 2,739,387 Provision for income taxes 973,500 1,015,589 1,956,900 1,835,786657,763 647,805 874,828 983,400 _________ _________ __________ __________ Net Earnings $1,738,004 $1,807,096$1,174,448 $1,156,777 $ 3,493,9911,562,021 $ 3,294,6231,755,987 Earnings per share $.35 $.34* $.70 $.61*share-basic & diluted $.23 $.22* $.31 $.33* Weighted average shares outstanding 4,931,439 5,199,785* 5,011,481 5,366,448*5,151,237 5,257,357* 5,118,729 5,304,078* Dividends paid $575,417 $566,232 $1,693,210 $1,661,640$595,176 $550,995 $1,187,838 $1,117,793 Per share, Class A $.115 $.105* $.335 $.30*$.23 $.21* Per share, Class B $.115 $.105* $.335 $.30*$.23 $.21* *Restated for 5% stock dividend paid July 26, 2000.2001. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS Net earnings $1,738,004 $1,807,096Earnings $1,174,448 $1,156,777 $ 3,493,991 $ 3,294,6231,562,021 $1,755,987 Other comprehensive earnings netearnings-net of tax Unrealized (loss)gain on available-for-saleavailable for sale securities (199,634) (381,475) (1,731,104) 456,164(407,419) (589,590) (207,706) (1,531,470) _________ _________ _________ _________ Comprehensive earnings $1,538,370 $1,425,621 $ 1,762,887767,029 $ 3,750,787567,187 $ 1,354,315 $ 224,517
The operating results for these thirteen (13) and thirty-nine (39)twenty-six (26) week periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year. See notes to financial information. BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
AprilDecember 30, 2001 July 1, 2001 July 2, 2000 _______________________________ _____________ ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,485,4613,137,322 $ 1,523,2421,338,420 Short-term investments 8,521,134 8,873,6826,012,786 6,236,665 Inventories 568,174 657,628677,459 720,505 Prepaid expenses and other 699,942 440,318569,798 867,938 Income taxes refundable 170,949 449,093 __________ __________ Total Current Assets 12,274,711 11,494,87010,568,314 9,612,621 Property, Plant and Equipment less accumulated depreciation of $26,235,324$26,935,396 and $25,416,493 21,081,051 19,367,989$26,598,008 21,171,431 21,078,785 Other Assets Marketable equity securities 6,420,662 9,168,4465,887,236 6,216,928 Cash surrender value-life insurance 390,976 388,184414,203 411,411 Other long-term assets 248,605 291,810193,881 278,121 __________ __________ TOTAL ASSETS $40,416,005 $40,711,299$38,235,065 $37,597,866
BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AprilDecember 30, 2001 July 1, 2001 July 2, 2000 ________________________________ _____________ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 930,573660,691 $ 688,2131,071,563 Accrued expenses and payroll ded 1,039,055 893,493 Income taxes payable 365,798 129,390 Deferred income taxes 23,000 23,000796,022 934,274 Other current liabilities 2,549,288 430,8081,602,559 400,889 __________ __________ Total Current Liabilities 4,907,714 2,164,9043,059,272 2,406,726 Noncurrent Deferred Income Taxes 2,661,320 3,678,000 _________ _________2,366,989 2,488,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES 7,569,034 5,842,9045,426,261 4,894,726 __________ __________ Stockholders' Equity Preferred stock, par value $10 a share: Authorized and unissued 2,000,000 shares Common stock, par value $.10 per share Authorized 10,000,000 shares Class A issued and outstanding - 3,478,9763,660,882 and 3,406,0703,491,976 shares 347,897 340,607366,087 349,197 Class B issued and outstanding - 1,487,236 and 1,416,427 and 1,488,826 shares148,723 141,643 148,883 Additional paid-in capital 3,765,997 3,959,1697,556,300 5,075,754 Unrealized gain on available-for- sale securities net of tax 3,515,317 5,246,421available-for-sale, 3,219,765 3,427,471 Retained earnings 25,076,117 25,173,31521,517,929 23,709,075 __________ __________ TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $32,846,971 $34,868,395$32,808,804 $32,703,140 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $40,416,005 $40,711,299$38,235,065 $37,597,866 See notes to financial information.
BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) FOR THE THIRTY-NINETWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED APRIL 1,DECEMBER 30, 2001 AND MARCH 26,DECEMBER 31, 2000
April 1, March 26,December 30, December 31, 2001 2000 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net earnings $3,493,991 $ 3,294,623$1,562,021 $1,755,987 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization 1,469,833 1,654,286889,192 981,839 Changes in assets and liabilities Decrease (increase) in inventories 89,454 76,958 Increase43,046 (21,762) Decrease (increase) in prepaid and& other (259,624) (376,182)298,140 (158,756) Decrease in income taxes refundable 278,144 - Decrease in other long-term assets 40,413 281,803 Increase81,448 41,922 Decrease in accounts payable 242,360 95,914 Increase(410,872) (31,878) Decrease in accrued expenses and payroll deductions 145,562 37,549(138,252) (66,860) Increase in income taxes payable 236,408 1,023,858- 93,946 Increase in other current liabilities 2,118,490 2,020,0851,202,645 1,169,638 _________ _________ Net cash provided by operating activities $7,576,887 $ 8,108,894$3,805,512 $3,764,076 _________ _________ Cash flows from investing activities Expenditures for property,plant,equip (3,182,895) (426,130)(981,838) (2,920,074) Net decrease (increase) insales and maturities of short-term investments 352,548 (3,014,544)223,879 1,190,195 _________ _________ Net cash used in investing activities (2,830,347) (3,440,674)(757,959) (1,729,879) _________ _________ Cash flows from financing activities Payment of cash dividends (1,693,210) (1,661,640)(1,187,838) (1,117,793) Purchase of Class A & B Common Stock (2,091,111) (2,750,671)(60,813) (1,067,452) _________ _________ Net cash used in financing activities (3,784,321) (4,412,311)(1,248,651) (2,185,245) _________ _________ Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 962,219 255,9091,798,902 (151,048) Cash and Equivalents, Beginning of YearPeriod 1,338,420 1,523,242 1,557,225 _________ _________ Cash and Equivalents, End of Period $2,485,461 $ 1,813,134$3,137,322 $1,372,194 Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Cash paid during the period for Income taxes $1,721,823 $ 811,914596,710 $ 890,785 See notes to financial information.
BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Thirty-nineTwenty-six Weeks Ended April 1,December 30, 2001 1. Consolidated Financial Statements The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Bowl America Incorporated and subsidiaries (the "Company"), have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The consolidated balance sheet as of July 2, 20001, 2001 has been derived from the Company's July 2, 20001, 2001 audited financial statements. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements, prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted accounting principles,in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications (all of which are of a normal, recurring nature) that are necessary for the fair presentation for the periods presented. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's latest annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for the year ended July 2, 2000.1, 2001. 2. Marketable Equity Securities Marketable equity securities are carried at fair value in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 115. The telecommunications stocks included in the portfolio as of April 1,December 30, 2001 were: 16,835 shares of AT&T Wireless 3,946 shares of Alltel 14,316 shares of American Telephone & Telegraph 27,572 shares of Bell South 8,028 shares of Lucent Technologies 9,969 shares of Qwest Communications 45,580 shares of SBC 32,000 shares of SprintFon 16,000 shares of SprintPCS 18,784 shares of Verizon 13,560 shares of Vodafone/AirtouchAirTouch BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS April 1,December 30, 2001 Liquidity and Capital Resources Short-term investments, consisting mainly of U.S. Treasury Bills and Notes, and cash totaled $11,007,000$9,150,000 at the end of the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20012002 or $1,907,000$1,584,000 higher than at the beginning of the quarter. The Company has purchased 244,036 shares of its previously outstanding common stock inIn the fiscal year for $2,091,000, including 110,812 shares in the third quarter for $1,024,000. During the nine-monthsix-month period ended December 30, 2001, the Company expended $2,250,000approximately $1 million primarily for the purchase of the landbowling equipment to upgrade facilities and building at Bowl America Glen Burnie.to replace some amusement games. The Company is continuing to modernize existing locations and is actively seeking property for the development of additional bowling centers.locations. Cash and cash flow are sufficient to finance all currently planned purchases and construction. The Company'sCompany has also maintained its fiscal year end 2001 position in marketable securities, primarily telecommunications stocks is an additionalas a further source of expansion capital. These securities are carried at their fair value on the last day of the quarter. For the three-month period ending April 1,ended December 30, 2001, the market value decreased by $300,000$600,000 to approximately $6,400,000. Current liabilities include $2million in league deposits of prize fund monies which are returned to the leagues at the end of the bowling season, generally during the fourth quarter.$5,900,000. While no factors requiring a change in the dividend rate are apparent, the Board of Directors decides the amount and timing of any dividend at its quarterly meeting based on its appraisal of the state of the business and its estimate of future opportunities. The Company paid a 5% stock dividend on July 26, 2000. All applicable share and per share data in prior periods have been restated for the effect of the stock dividend. On March 27,December 4, 2001, the CompanyBoard of Directors declared a cash dividend of $.115 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on May 16, 2001stock to share- holders of record as of April 25, 2001, andon January 10, 2002, payable February 13, 2002. The Company paid a 5% stock dividend on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable onboth July 26, 2001 to shareholdersand July 26, 2000. All applicable share and per share data in prior periods has been restated for the effect of record on July 5, 2001.the stock dividends. Results of Operations During the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company closed2002, a center operating at break-even was closed at the end of its lease. ResultsThe Company also closed a leased center in the second quarter of Operationsfiscal 2001. The changes in the number of operating centers affected all income, expense and comparisons for the periods presented in this report. There was a $.35were net earnings of $.23 per share profit for the thirteen-week period ending April 1,ended December 30, 2001, versus $.34net earnings of $.22 per share profit for the thirteen weeks ending March 26,thirteen- week period ended December 31, 2000. For the current thirty-ninetwenty-six week period earnings per share were $.70$.31 compared to $.61$.33 for the comparable period a year ago. All revenue and expense comparisons were impacted by Operating income increased 2% for the operationcurrent six-month period versus an increase of one fewer location5% in the currentcomparable period a year quarter. Operatingago. Increased open play linage and a higher average game rate contributed to the improvment in bowling revenue. Some ancillary revenues increased 5% for both the current three-month and nine-month periods. Inwere also up over the prior year period the quarter showed a slight decrease but the nine-month period was up 3%.year. Food, beverage and merchandise sales were up 9% in both the three-month and nine-month periods and costsix-month period ended December 30, 2001. Cost of sales was upincreased due to the increase inhigher sales. Operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization increased 10%4% in the three-monthcurrent six-month period and 7% throughversus a 5% increase in the nine-month period. In the prior year both the three-month and nine-monthcomparable period showed a slight decrease in expenses.last year. Employee compensation and benefits were up 2% for the twenty-six week period versus an increase of 6% in bothlast year's period when the three-month and nine-month periods. Overtime pay and a still tight labor market during our busy seasonforced the use of overtime. Maintenance and repair costs were up 10% in the main causes forsix-month period ended December 30, 2001 versus 5% in the increases.period a year ago. Advertising costsexpense increased 18% from22% in the priorcurrent twenty-six week period partially in support of glow-in-the-dark bowling. Last year quarter primarily due to the cost of preparing our "Rolling Bowling" trailers for the new season. Year-to-date advertising costs were down 19%. Supplies and services expenses were down 8% fromin this year's six-month period versus a 1% increase in the prior year period. Higher gas pricesUtility costs were responsible for a 6% increaseflat in utility costs forboth the quarter. There has been a 2% increase in utility costs for the nine-month period versus a decrease of less than 1% in last year's comparable period. The Company is defending a lawsuit commenced during the first quarter of the fiscal year by a former employee, scheduled to go to trial later this year, which is primarily responsible for the increased generalcurrent and administrative expense.prior periods. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 11%9% in the year-to-datecurrent year period versus a decrease of 3%and 13% in the prior year period.comparable period last year. Several large capital assets have reached full depreciation. Rent expense for the nine- months ended April 1, 2001 was down 25%6% in the current year's six-month period due to the closing, of a leased center mentioned above, and the purchase of a formerly leased location. Rent expense in the prior year's comparable period decreased 12% after the closing of a leased location. In last year's six-month period rent expense dropped 14%, the combination of closing a leased location and purchasing a formerly leased center. While lower interest rates in the current six-month period have caused a decline in interest and dividend income, the primary cause for the decrease is that last year's interest and dividend income figure included $219,000 received from the merger of AT&T and Media One. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not applicable BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES S.E.C. FORM 10-Q April 1,December 30, 2001 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders At the annual meeting on December 4, 2001 the Class A shareholders approved the appointment of Director Warren T. Braham for a one year period to expire at the 2002 Annual Meeting. The votes were cast as follows: For 3,348,976 Against 0 Withheld 6,553 At the annual meeting on December 4, 2001, the Class A shareholders approved the appointment of Director Allan L. Sher for a one year period to expire at the 2002 Annual Meeting. The votes were cast as follows: For 3,349,044 Against 0 Withheld 6,485 At the annual meeting on December 4, 2001, the Class B shareholders approved the appointment of all Class B Directors as listed in the proxy statement for the December 4, 2001 meeting, for a one year period to expire at the 2002 Annual Meeting. The votes were cast as follows: For 14,836,200 Against 0 Withheld 0 Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits None (b) Reports on Form 8-K On March 27, 2001,A Form 8-K was filed during the quarter relating to an employment contract between the Company filed a Form 8-K (Item 5) reporting the declaration on that date of cash and stock dividends. its President, Leslie H. Goldberg. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED Registrant May 15, 2001February 13, 2002 Leslie H. Goldberg Date Leslie H. Goldberg President May 15, 2001February 13, 2002 Cheryl A. Dragoo Date Cheryl A. Dragoo Controller