UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
[X] Quarterly report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999 or
[ ] Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from ___________
to __________
Commission file number 0-18051
ADVANTICA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3487402
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
203 East Main Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29319-9966
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(864) 597-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report)
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 by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.
Yes [X] No [ ]
As of August 13, 1999, 40,025,207 shares of the registrant's Common Stock, par
value $.01 per share, were outstanding.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc.
Statements of Consolidated Operations
(Unaudited)
Quarter Quarter
Ended Ended
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenue:
Company restaurant sales $ 389,369 $ 393,674
Franchise and licensing revenue 16,646 14,260
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Total operating revenue 406,015 407,934
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Cost of company restaurant sales:
Product costs 102,423 102,582
Payroll and benefits 150,977 149,012
Occupancy 22,429 21,838
Other operating expenses 57,024 62,235
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Total costs of company restaurant sales 332,853 335,667
Franchise restaurant costs 9,176 6,506
General and administrative expenses 17,485 15,006
Amortization of reorganization value in excess of amounts
allocable to identifiable assets 31,844 35,446
Depreciation and other amortization 36,382 38,067
Gains on refranchising and other, net (5,115) (457)
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Total operating costs and expenses 422,625 430,235
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Operating loss (16,610) (22,301)
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Other expenses:
Interest expense, net 26,090 28,170
Other nonoperating expenses, net 26 161
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Total other expenses, net 26,116 28,331
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Loss before taxes (42,726) (50,632)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes (334) 381
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Loss from continuing operations (42,392) (51,013)
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations, net of
applicable income taxes of: 1998 -- $0; 1999 -- $0 1,186 (2,277)
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Net loss applicable to common shareholders $ (41,206) $ (53,290)
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See accompanying notes
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Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc.
Statements of Consolidated Operations
(Unaudited)
Quarter Quarter
Ended Ended
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Per share amounts applicable to common shareholders:
Basic earnings per share:
Loss from continuing operations $ (1.06) $ (1.27)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net 0.03 (0.06)
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Net loss $ (1.03) $ (1.33)
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Average outstanding shares 40,025 40,005
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Diluted earnings per share:
Loss from continuing operations $ (1.06) $ (1.27)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net 0.03 (0.06)
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Net loss $ (1.03) $ (1.33)
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Average outstanding shares and equivalent common shares, 40,025 40,005
unless antidilutive ========= =========
See accompanying notes
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Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc.
Statements of Consolidated Operations
(Unaudited)
SUCCESSOR COMPANY PREDECESSOR COMPANY
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Two Quarters Twenty-Five Weeks One Week
Ended Ended Ended
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 January 7, 1998
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenue:
Company restaurant sales $ 758,407 $ 739,511 $ 30,245
Franchise and licensing revenue 31,886 26,079 1,333
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Total operating revenue 790,293 765,590 31,578
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Cost of company restaurant sales:
Product costs 201,567 192,686 8,053
Payroll and benefits 299,341 284,176 11,840
Occupancy 43,727 42,691 839
Other operating expenses 115,646 119,039 5,068
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Total costs of company restaurant sales 660,281 638,592 25,800
Franchise restaurant costs 16,641 11,481 667
General and administrative expenses 36,340 28,819 2,323
Amortization of reorganization value in excess of amounts
allocable to identifiable assets 63,761 66,932 --
Depreciation and other amortization 68,979 60,998 1,584
Gains on refranchising and other, net (8,289) (3,492) (7,653)
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Total operating costs and expenses 837,713 803,330 22,721
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Operating (loss) income (47,420) (37,740) 8,857
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Other expenses:
Interest expense, net 52,493 52,507 2,569
Other nonoperating expenses (income), net 1,181 1,136 (313)
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Total other expenses, net 53,674 53,643 2,256
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(Loss) income before reorganization items and taxes (101,094) (91,383) 6,601
Reorganization items -- -- (626,981)
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(Loss) income before taxes (101,094) (91,383) 633,582
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes (674) 1,000 (13,829)
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(Loss) income from continuing operations (100,420) (92,383) 647,411
Discontinued operations:
Reorganization items of discontinued operations, net
of income tax provision of $7,509 -- -- 136,113
Loss from operations of discontinued operations, net
of applicable income taxes of: 1998 -- $0 (2,466) (3,987) (1,451)
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(Loss) income before extraordinary items (102,886) (96,370) 782,073
Extraordinary items -- -- (612,845)
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Net (loss) income (102,886) (96,370) 1,394,918
Dividends on preferred stock -- -- (273)
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Net (loss) income applicable to common shareholders $ (102,886) $ (96,370) $1,394,645
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See accompanying notes
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Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc.
Statements of Consolidated Operations
(Unaudited)
SUCCESSOR COMPANY PREDECESSOR COMPANY
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Two Quarters Twenty-Five Weeks One Week
Ended Ended Ended
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 January 7, 1998
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Per share amounts applicable to common shareholders:
Basic earnings per share:
(Loss) income from continuing operations $ (2.51) $ (2.31) $ 15.26
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net (0.06) (0.10) 3.17
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(Loss) income before extraordinary items (2.57) (2.41) 18.43
Extraordinary items -- -- 14.44
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Net (loss) income $ (2.57) $ (2.41) $ 32.87
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Average outstanding shares 40,022 40,002 42,434
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Diluted earnings per share:
(Loss) income from continuing operations $ (2.51) $ (2.31) $ 11.74
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net (0.06) (0.10) 2.44
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(Loss) income before extraordinary items (2.57) (2.41) 14.18
Extraordinary items -- -- 11.12
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Net (loss) income $ (2.57) $ (2.41) $ 25.30
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Average outstanding shares and equivalent common shares, 40,022 40,002 55,132
unless antidilutive ========== ========== =========
See accompanying notes
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Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
June 30, 1999 December 30, 1998
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(In thousands)
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 150,217 $ 224,768
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of:
1999 --$4,235; 1998 -- $4,098 15,086 16,773
Inventories 16,143 16,341
Net assets held for sale 83,965 87,675
Other 12,051 14,085
Restricted investments securing in-substance defeased debt 20,215 19,025
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297,677 378,667
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Property and equipment 787,731 747,440
Less accumulated depreciation 171,309 117,177
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616,422 630,263
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Other Assets:
Reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets,
net of accumulated amortization of:
1999 -- $194,201; 1998 -- $130,501 448,621 513,569
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of:
1999 -- $18,191; 1998 -- $12,289 191,637 189,379
Deferred financing costs, net 22,959 24,913
Other 39,398 37,231
Restricted investments securing in-substance defeased debt 147,906 156,721
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$ 1,764,620 $ 1,930,743
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Liabilities
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of notes and debentures $ 7,613 $ 17,599
Current maturities of capital lease obligations 15,396 16,503
Current maturities of in-substance defeased debt 13,660 12,183
Accounts payable 68,068 94,457
Accrued salaries and vacations 49,276 48,350
Accrued insurance 24,751 31,611
Accrued taxes 18,927 19,331
Accrued interest 43,429 44,784
Other 81,916 89,848
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323,036 374,666
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Long-Term Liabilities:
Notes and debentures, less current maturities 914,758 911,266
Capital lease obligations, less current maturities 71,851 63,323
In-substance defeased debt, less current maturities 155,052 166,579
Deferred income taxes 3,848 5,400
Liability for self-insured claims 38,215 42,559
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits 124,595 130,906
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1,308,319 1,320,033
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Total liabilities 1,631,355 1,694,699
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Shareholders' Equity 133,265 236,044
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$ 1,764,620 $ 1,930,743
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See accompanying notes
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Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc.
Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
SUCCESSOR COMPANY PREDECESSOR COMPANY
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Two Quarters Twenty-Five One Week
Ended Weeks Ended Ended
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 January 7, 1998
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(In thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income $ (102,886) $ (96,370) $ 1,394,918
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows from
operating activities:
Amortization of reorganization value in excess of
amounts allocable to identifiable assets 63,761 66,932 ---
Depreciation and other amortization 68,979 60,998 1,584
Amortization of deferred gains (5,275) (5,470) (202)
Amortization of deferred financing costs 3,824 2,990 111
Deferred income tax benefit (1,499) --- (13,856)
Gains on refranchising and other, net (8,289) (3,492) (7,653)
Equity in (income) loss from discontinued operations, net 2,466 3,987 (134,662)
Amortization of debt premium (7,623) (4,895) ---
Noncash reorganization items --- --- (627,324)
Extraordinary items --- --- (612,845)
Other (9) (203) (333)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities Net of Effects of
Acquisition and Dispositions:
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Receivables 3,227 (2,876) (2,058)
Inventories (119) 61 237
Other current assets (349) (4,804) 1,496
Assets held for sale --- (2,835) 1,488
Other assets (8,080) 22,364 (1,049)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable (25,960) (14,740) (4,480)
Accrued salaries and vacations 926 (14,032) 5,945
Accrued taxes (524) (15,280) (894)
Other accrued liabilities (17,703) (5,000) 9,519
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits (4,196) 13,396 (1,245)
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Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities (39,329) 731 8,697
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of property (22,157) (15,698) (1)
Acquisition of restaurant units (10,853) --- ---
Proceeds from disposition of property 7,717 191 7,255
(Advances to) receipts from discontinued operations, net 1,195 6,444 564
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations, net --- 460,424 ---
Purchase of investments securing in-substance defeased
debt --- (201,713) ---
Proceeds from maturity of investments securing
in-substance defeased debt 9,675 14,213 ---
Other long-term assets, net --- (1,611) ---
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Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities (14,423) 262,250 7,818
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See accompanying notes
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Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc.
Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
SUCCESSOR COMPANY PREDECESSOR COMPANY
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Two Quarters Twenty-Five One Week
Ended Weeks Ended Ended
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 January 7, 1998
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(In thousands)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net borrowings under credit agreements $ 30,000 $ --- $ ---
Long-term debt payments (48,164) (19,646) (6,870)
Deferred financing costs (2,285) --- (4,971)
Debt transaction costs (350) --- ---
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Net cash flows used in financing activities (20,799) (19,646) (11,841)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (74,551) 243,335 4,674
Cash and Cash Equivalents at:
Beginning of period 224,768 58,753 54,079
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End of period $ 150,217 $ 302,088 $ 58,753
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See accompanying notes
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ADVANTICA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1999
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1. GENERAL
Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Advantica" or, together with its subsidiaries
including predecessors, the "Company"), through its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
Denny's Holdings, Inc. and FRD Acquisition Co. ("FRD") (and their respective
subsidiaries), owns and operates the Denny's, Coco's, Carrows, and El Pollo Loco
restaurant brands. At June 30, 1999, the Company has accounted for El Pollo Loco
("EPL") as a discontinued operation in its Consolidated Financial Statements in
accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the
Results of Operations -- Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a
Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and
Transactions" ("APB 30"). See Note 6.
On January 7, 1998 (the "Effective Date"), Flagstar Companies, Inc. ("FCI") and
Flagstar Corporation ("Flagstar") emerged from proceedings under Chapter 11 of
Title 11 of the United States Code pursuant to FCI's and Flagstar's Amended
Joint Plan of Reorganization dated as of November 7, 1997 (the "Plan"). On the
Effective Date, Flagstar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FCI, merged with and into
FCI, the surviving corporation, and FCI changed its name to Advantica Restaurant
Group, Inc. FCI's operating subsidiaries, Denny's Holdings, Inc. and FRD (and
their respective subsidiaries), did not file bankruptcy petitions and were not
parties to the above mentioned Chapter 11 proceedings.
The consolidated financial statements of Advantica and its subsidiaries included
herein are unaudited and include all adjustments management believes are
necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for such interim
periods. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The interim
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto for the year ended December
30, 1998 and the related Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, both of which are contained in the
Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of
operations for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999 are not necessarily
indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year ending December 29, 1999.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation.
Note 2. FRESH START REPORTING
As of the Effective Date of the Plan, Advantica adopted fresh start reporting
pursuant to the guidance provided by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants' Statement of Position 90-7, "Financial Reporting By Entities In
Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code" ("SOP 90-7"). Fresh start reporting
assumes that a new reporting entity has been created and requires assets and
liabilities to be adjusted to their fair values as of the Effective Date in
conformity with the procedures specified by Accounting Principles Board Opinion
No. 16, "Business Combinations." In conjunction with the revaluation of assets
and liabilities, a reorganization value for the Company was determined which
generally approximated the fair value of the Company before considering debt and
approximated the amount a buyer would pay for the assets of the Company after
reorganization. Under fresh start reporting, the reorganization value of the
Company was allocated to the Company's assets and the portion of the
reorganization value which was not attributable to specific tangible or
identified intangible assets of the Company has been reported as "reorganization
value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets, net of accumulated
amortization" in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Advantica is
amortizing such amount over a five-year period. All financial statements for any
period subsequent to the Effective Date are referred to as "Successor Company"
statements, as they reflect the periods subsequent to the implementation of
fresh start reporting and are not comparable to the financial statements for
periods prior to the Effective Date.
The results of operations in the accompanying Statement of Operations for the
week ended January 7, 1998 reflect the results of operations prior to
Advantica's emergence from bankruptcy and the effects of fresh start reporting
adjustments. In this
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regard, the Statement of Operations reflects an extraordinary gain on the
discharge of certain debt as well as reorganization items consisting primarily
of gains and losses related to the adjustments of assets and liabilities to fair
value.
Subsequent to the first quarter of 1998, the Company substantially completed
valuation studies performed in connection with the revaluation of its assets and
liabilities in accordance with fresh start reporting.
Note 3. ACQUISITION
In March 1999, Denny's, Inc. ("Denny's"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, purchased 30 operating restaurants in western New York from Perk
Development Corp., a former franchisee of Perkins Family Restaurants, L.P. The
acquisition of the units has been accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting. The purchase price of approximately $24.7 million, consisting of
cash of approximately $10.9 million and capital leases and other liabilities
assumed of approximately $13.8 million, exceeded the estimated fair value of the
restaurants' identifiable assets by approximately $9.5 million. Denny's took
possession of the restaurants on March 1, 1999. By March 8, 1999, 26 units were
opened as Company-owned restaurants and one unit was reopened as a refranchised
restaurant. The other units have remained closed and are being evaluated for
ultimate reopening or disposition.
Note 4. REPURCHASE OF SENIOR NOTES
In March 1999, the Company repurchased $20 million aggregate principal amount of
its 11 1/4% Senior Notes due 2008 (the "Senior Notes") for approximately $20.8
million, including approximately $469,000 of accrued interest. The repurchase of
the notes resulted in an immaterial gain.
Note 5. NEW FRD CREDIT FACILITY
On May 14, 1999, FRD and certain of its operating subsidiaries entered into a
new credit agreement with The Chase Manhattan Bank ("Chase") and Credit Lyonnais
New York Branch ("Credit Lyonnais") and other lenders named therein and thereby
established a $70 million Senior Secured Credit Facility (the "New FRD Credit
Facility") to replace the bank facility previously in effect for the Company's
Coco's and Carrows operations (the "Old FRD Credit Facility") which was
scheduled to mature in August 1999. The New FRD Credit Facility, which is
guaranteed by Advantica, consists of a $30 million term loan and a $40 million
revolving credit facility and matures in May 2003.
Note 6. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
During the second quarter of 1999, the Company announced that a formal plan was
approved by the Board of Directors to explore the possible sale of EPL. The
Company has identified a select group of interested parties and expects to
receive final and binding bid proposals by the end of August. It is anticipated
that a sale will be completed during fiscal year 1999 and will result in a gain
upon disposal. The financial statements presented herein have been reclassified
for all periods to reflect EPL as a discontinued operation in accordance with
APB 30.
On April 1, 1998, the Company consummated the sale of Flagstar Enterprises, Inc.
("FEI"), the wholly-owned subsidiary which had operated Hardee's restaurants
under licenses from Hardee's Food Systems. In addition, on June 10, 1998, the
Company consummated the sale of Quincy's Restaurants, Inc. ("Quincy's"), the
wholly-owned subsidiary which had operated the Company's Quincy's Family
Steakhouse restaurants. The Statements of Consolidated Operations and Cash Flows
presented herein for the twenty-five weeks ended July 1, 1998 and the one week
ended January 7, 1998 reflect FEI and Quincy's as discontinued operations in
accordance with APB 30.
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Revenue and operating income of the discontinued operations for the reported
periods are as follows:
PREDECESSOR
SUCCESSOR COMPANY COMPANY
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Quarter Quarter Two Quarters Twenty-Five One Week
Ended Ended Ended Weeks Ended Ended
June 30,1999 July 1,1998 June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 January 7, 1998
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(In millions)
REVENUE
EPL $ 36.2 $ 32.2 $ 68.6 $ 60.2 $ 2.0
FEI --- --- --- 116.2 9.2
Quincy's --- 32.5 --- 78.7 3.5
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$ 36.2 $ 64.7 $ 68.6 $ 255.1 $ 14.7
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OPERATING INCOME
EPL $ 4.2 $ 1.8 $ 3.4 $ 2.6 $ (0.2)
FEI --- --- --- 5.5 0.2
Quincy's --- (0.9) --- 0.2 (0.1)
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$ 4.2 $ 0.9 $ 3.4 $ 8.3 $ (0.1)
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The net assets of EPL are included in Net assets held for sale in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets and consist of the following:
June 30, 1999 December 30, 1998
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(In thousands)
Assets
Current assets $ 5,175 $ 4,361
Property owned, net 65,366 63,050
Other assets 69,687 75,729
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140,228 143,140
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Less liabilities
Current liabilities 20,823 16,799
Long-term liabilities 35,440 38,666
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Total liabilities 56,263 55,465
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Net assets held for sale $ 83,965 $ 87,675
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Note 7. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Company's comprehensive income for the quarters ended June 30, 1999 and July
1, 1998, and for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999, the twenty-five weeks
ended July 1, 1998, and the one week ended January 7, 1998, is as follows:
PREDECESSOR
SUCCESSOR COMPANY COMPANY
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Quarter Quarter Two Quarters Twenty-Five One Week
Ended Ended Ended Weeks Ended Ended
June 30,1999 July 1,1998 June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 January 7, 1998
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(In thousands)
Net (loss) income, excluding
adjustments for reorganization and
fresh start reporting for the one
week ended January 7, 1998 $ (41,206) $ (53,290) $ (102,886) $ (96,370) $ (3,087)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation
adjustment (22) --- (31) --- ---
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Comprehensive income $ (41,228) $ (53,290) $ (102,917) $ (96,370) $ (3,087)
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Note 8. EARNINGS PER SHARE APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per
share:
PREDECESSOR
SUCCESSOR COMPANY COMPANY
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Quarter Quarter Two Quarters Twenty-Five One Week
Ended Ended Ended Weeks Ended Ended
June 30,1999 July 1,1998 June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 January 7, 1998
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
(Loss) income from continuing operations $ (42,392) $ (51,013) $ (100,420) $ (92,383) $ 647,411
Preferred stock dividends --- --- --- --- (273)
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Numerator for basic (loss) earnings per
share -- (loss) income from continuing
operations available to common
shareholders (42,392) (51,013) (100,420) (92,383) 647,138
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Effect of dilutive securities:
$2.25 Series A Cumulative Convertible
Exchangeable Preferred Stock --- --- --- --- 273
10% Convertible Junior Subordinated
Debentures --- --- --- --- ---
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--- --- --- --- 273
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Numerator for diluted (loss) earnings
per share -- (loss) income from
continuing operations available to
common shareholders after assumed
conversions $ (42,392) $ (51,013) $ (100,420) $ (92,383) $ 647,411
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share
-- weighted average shares 40,025 40,005 40,022 40,002 42,434
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Effect of dilutive securities:
$2.25 Series A Cumulative Convertible
Exchangeable Preferred Stock --- --- --- --- 8,562
10% Convertible Junior Subordinated
Debentures --- --- --- --- 4,136
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Dilutive potential common shares --- --- --- --- 12,698
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Denominator for diluted (loss) earnings
per share -- adjusted weighted average
shares and assumed conversions 40,025 40,005 40,022 40,002 55,132
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Basic (loss) earnings per share from
continuing operations $ (1.06) $ (1.27) $ (2.51) $ (2.31) $ 15.26
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Diluted (loss) earnings per share from $ (1.06) $ (1.27) $ (2.51) $ (2.31) $ 11.74
continuing operations ========= ========= ========== ========== ==========
The calculations of basic and diluted loss per share have been based on the
weighted average number of Company shares outstanding. Because of the loss from
continuing operations for the quarters ended June 30, 1999 and July 1, 1998 and
for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999 and the twenty-five weeks ended July 1,
1998, warrants and options of the Successor Company have been omitted from the
calculation of weighted average dilutive shares for those periods.
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Note 9. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company currently operates four restaurant concepts -- Denny's, Coco's,
Carrows and El Pollo Loco -- and each concept is considered a reportable
segment. El Pollo Loco has been reclassified as a discontinued operation in the
consolidated financial statements; therefore, its operating results are shown
separately in this section. The "Corporate and other" segment consists primarily
of corporate operations.
Advantica evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary
financial measure is business segment operating income before interest, taxes,
depreciation, amortization and charges for (recoveries of) restructuring and
impairment ("EBITDA as defined"). EBITDA as defined, which is defined by the
Company as operating income before depreciation, amortization and charges for
(recoveries of) restructuring and impairment, is a key internal measure used to
evaluate the amount of cash flow available for debt repayment and funding of
additional investments. EBITDA as defined is not a measure defined by generally
accepted accounting principles and should not be considered as an alternative to
net income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, or as a measure of a company's profitability or
liquidity. The Company's measure of EBITDA as defined may not be comparable to
similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
PREDECESSOR
SUCCESSOR COMPANY COMPANY
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Quarter Quarter Two Quarters Twenty-Five One Week
Ended Ended Ended Weeks Ended Ended
June 30,1999 July 1,1998 June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 January 7, 1998
------------ ----------- ------------- ------------ ---------------
(In millions)
REVENUE
Denny's $ 306.0 $ 293.9 $ 594.6 $ 548.1 $ 23.2
Coco's 57.2 65.8 112.1 126.3 4.9
Carrows 42.0 48.2 82.1 91.2 3.5
Corporate and other 0.8 --- 1.5 --- ---
--------- --------- --------- -------- ----------
Total consolidated revenue from
continuing operations $ 406.0 $ 407.9 $ 790.3 $ 765.6 $ 31.6
========= ========= ========= ======== ==========
Revenue from discontinued operations:
El Pollo Loco $ 36.2 $ 32.2 $ 68.6 $ 60.2 $ 2.0
========== ========== ========= ======== ==========
EBITDA AS DEFINED
Denny's $ 46.3 $ 41.2 $ 81.9 $ 74.4 $ 11.1
Coco's 7.4 10.2 12.8 17.6 0.8
Carrows 5.1 6.4 7.6 10.8 ---
Corporate and other (7.2) (6.6) (17.0) (12.6) (1.5)
--------- --------- ---------- -------- ----------
Total EBITDA as defined from
continuing operations 51.6 51.2 85.3 90.2 10.4
Depreciation and amortization expense (68.2) (73.5) (132.7) (127.9) (1.6)
Other charges:
Interest expense, net (26.1) (28.2) (52.5) (52.5) (2.5)
Other - net --- (0.1) (1.2) (1.2) 0.3
Reorganization items --- --- --- --- 627.0
--------- --------- ---------- -------- ----------
Consolidated (loss) income from
continuing operations before income
taxes and extraordinary items $ (42.7) $ (50.6) $ (101.1) $ (91.4) $ 633.6
========= ======== ========== ======== ==========
EBITDA as defined from discontinued
operations:
El Pollo Loco $ 9.1 $ 6.5 $ 13.3 $ 11.6 $ (0.1)
========= ======== ========== ======== ==========
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion is intended to highlight significant changes in
financial position as of June 30, 1999 and the results of operations for the
quarter and two quarters ended June 30, 1999 as compared to the quarter ended
July 1, 1998 and the twenty-five weeks ended July 1, 1998 and one week ended
January 7, 1998. For purposes of providing a meaningful comparison of the
Company's year-to-date operating performance, the following discussion and
presentation of the results of operations for the twenty-five weeks ended July
1, 1998 and the one week ended January 7, 1998 will be combined and referred to
as the two quarters ended July 1, 1998. Where appropriate, the impact of the
adoption of fresh start reporting on the results of operations during this
period will be separately disclosed.
The forward-looking statements included in Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, including its "Strategic
Focus" and "Impact of the Year 2000" sections, which reflect management's best
judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks, uncertainties, and
other factors which may cause the actual performance of Advantica and its
subsidiaries, and underlying concepts to be materially different from the
performance indicated or implied by such statements. Words such as "expects,"
"anticipates," "believes," "projects," "intends," "plans" and "hopes,"
variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual performance to
differ materially from the performance indicated by such statements include,
among others: competitive pressures from within the restaurant industry; the
level of success of the Company's operating initiatives and advertising and
promotional efforts, including the initiatives and efforts specifically
mentioned herein; the ability of the Company to mitigate the impact of the Year
2000 issue successfully; adverse publicity; changes in business strategy or
development plans; terms and availability of capital; regional weather
conditions; overall changes in the general economy, particularly at the retail
level; and other factors included in the discussion below, or in the
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Result of
Operations in, and Exhibit 99 to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the period ended December 30, 1998.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 COMPARED TO QUARTER ENDED JULY 1, 1998
The Company's CONSOLIDATED REVENUE for the second quarter of 1999 decreased $1.9
million (0.5%) compared to the second quarter of 1998. Company restaurant sales
decreased $4.3 million primarily due to a net 42-unit decrease in Company-owned
Coco's and Carrows restaurants, partially offset by higher sales at Denny's.
Franchise and licensing revenue increased $2.4 million, primarily attributable
to a 112-unit increase in Denny's, Coco's and Carrows' franchised and licensed
restaurants. Denny's reported revenue increases reflecting positive same-store
sales growth and increased franchise revenue in the quarter. The revenue growth
at Denny's was offset, however, by lower revenue at Coco's and Carrows, where
fewer Company-owned units and lower same-store sales resulted in 13.1% and 12.9%
declines in revenue, respectively.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING EXPENSES decreased $7.6 million (1.8%) compared to the
prior year quarter. Excluding the impact of a $4.7 million increase in
refranchising and other gains, operating expenses decreased $2.9 million. This
decrease is primarily attributable to a net decrease of 42 Company-owned Coco's
and Carrows restaurants, partially offset by increases in food and payroll costs
at Denny's. Additionally, depreciation and other amortization decreased as a
result of an adjustment made in the prior year quarter relating to the
revaluation of assets and liabilities in accordance with fresh start reporting.
Depreciation expense for the quarter ended July 1, 1998 included an adjustment
to increase depreciation for the difference between the actual impact of the
revaluation on depreciation for the 12 weeks ended April 1, 1998 and the
estimated impact originally reported for that period. General and administrative
expenses increased compared to the prior year quarter as a result of an
insurance recovery recorded in the 1998 quarter, which was reflected as a credit
to operating expenses.
The Company's consolidated EBITDA AS DEFINED increased $0.4 million (0.8%)
compared to the prior year quarter. This increase is a result of the factors
noted in the preceding paragraphs, excluding the decrease in depreciation and
other amortization.
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CONSOLIDATED OPERATING LOSS decreased $5.7 million compared to the prior year
quarter as a result of the factors noted above.
CONSOLIDATED INTEREST EXPENSE, NET, totaled $26.1 million for the second quarter
of 1999, a decrease of $2.1 million compared to the prior year quarter. This
decrease in interest expense, net, resulted primarily from lower debt balances
in the current year quarter and an allocation of $3.0 million of interest
expense to discontinued operations in the current year quarter compared to $2.8
million in the prior year quarter.
The PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES from continuing operations for the
quarter ended June 30, 1999 has been computed based on management's estimate of
the annual effective income tax rate applied to loss before taxes. The Company
recorded an income tax benefit reflecting an effective income tax rate of
approximately 0.8% for the second quarter of 1999 compared to an income tax
provision of approximately 0.8% for the second quarter of 1998.
The Statements of Consolidated Operations and Cash Flows presented herein have
been reclassified for the quarters ended June 30, 1999 and July 1, 1998 to
reflect EPL as DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS in accordance with Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations -- Reporting the
Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and
Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions." Revenue and operating income of
EPL for the quarters ended June 30, 1999 and July 1, 1998 were $36.2 million and
$4.2 million and $32.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Additionally, the
Statements of Consolidated Operations and Cash Flows presented herein for the
quarter ended July 1, 1998 also reflect Quincy's as discontinued operations.
Quincy's revenue and operating loss for the quarter ended July 1, 1998 were
$32.5 million and $0.9 million respectively. Income from operations of
discontinued operations increased $3.5 million as a result of the completion of
the sale of Quincy's during 1998 and improved operating results at EPL.
NET LOSS was $41.2 million for the second quarter of 1999 compared to a net loss
of $53.3 million for the second quarter of 1998, primarily as a result of the
factors discussed above.
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Restaurant Operations:
The table below summarizes restaurant unit activity for the quarter ended
June 30, 1999.
Ending Units Net Ending Ending
Units Units Sold/ Units Units Units
March 31, 1999 Opened Closed Refranchised June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998
-------------- ------ ------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Denny's
Company-owned units 894 -- (1) (10) 883 874
Franchised units 840 14 (2) 10 862 780
Licensed units 18 -- (1) -- 17 18
------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
1,752 14 (4) -- 1,762 1,672
Coco's
Company-owned units 150 -- -- -- 150 175
Franchised units 33 2 (1) -- 34 17
Licensed units 298 3 -- -- 301 296
------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
481 5 (1) -- 485 488
Carrows
Company-owned units 122 -- (1) (1) 120 137
Franchised units 26 -- -- 1 27 18
------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
148 -- (1) -- 147 155
------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
2,381 19 (6) -- 2,394 2,315
Assets Held for Sale:
El Pollo Loco
Company-owned units 102 2 -- 4 108 100
Franchised units 161 1 (1) (4) 157 154
Licensed units 4 -- -- -- 4 4
--------- ------ ------ ------ ------ -------
267 3 (1) -- 269 258
------- ------ ------ ------ ------ -------
2,648 22 (7) -- 2,663 2,573
====== ===== ====== ====== ====== =======
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DENNY'S
Quarter Ended %
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 Increase/(Decrease)
------------- ------------ -------------------
($ in millions, except average unit data)
U.S. systemwide sales $ 529.9 $ 489.0 8.4
========== ===========
Net company sales $ 291.5 $ 281.1 3.7
Franchise and licensing revenue 14.5 12.8 13.3
---------- -----------
Total revenue 306.0 293.9 4.1
---------- -----------
Operating expenses:
Amortization of reorganization value in excess of amounts
allocable to identifiable assets 20.2 19.8 2.0
Other 285.4 279.2 2.2
---------- -----------
Total operating expenses 305.6 299.0 2.2
---------- -----------
Operating income (loss) $ 0.4 $ (5.1) NM
========== ===========
EBITDA as defined $ 46.3 $ 41.2 12.4
Average unit sales
Company-owned 331,300 320,800 3.3
Franchised 286,500 274,300 4.4
Same-store sales increase/(decrease) (Company-owned) 4.1% 0.9%
NM = Not Meaningful
Denny's NET COMPANY SALES for the second quarter of 1999 increased $10.4 million
(3.7%) compared to the second quarter of 1998. The increase reflects growth in
same-store sales which was driven primarily by a higher guest check average. The
higher guest check average resulted from successful promotions of higher-priced
menu items and from moderate price increases. FRANCHISE AND LICENSING REVENUE
increased $1.7 million (13.3%), primarily attributable to a net increase of 82
franchised units over the prior year quarter.
Denny's OPERATING EXPENSES increased $6.6 million (2.2%) compared to the prior
year quarter. Excluding the impact of a $3.5 million increase in refranchising
and other gains, operating expenses increased $10.1 million. The increase is
primarily the result of increased sales coupled with higher food and labor
costs. Higher food costs for the current year quarter resulted from a shift in
the menu mix to higher cost items. Increased labor costs resulted from higher
wage rates driven by market conditions. The increase in food and labor costs was
partially offset by a decrease in other operating expenses. Additionally,
depreciation and other amortization decreased as a result of an adjustment made
in the prior year quarter relating to the revaluation of assets and liabilities
in accordance with fresh start reporting. Depreciation expense for the quarter
ended July 1, 1998 included an adjustment to increase depreciation for the
difference between the actual impact of the revaluation on depreciation for the
12 weeks ended April 1, 1998 and the estimated impact originally reported for
that period.
EBITDA AS DEFINED increased $5.1 million (12.4%) compared to the prior year
quarter as a result of the factors noted in the preceding paragraphs, excluding
the decrease in depreciation and other amortization.
Denny's OPERATING INCOME increased $5.5 million compared to the prior year
quarter as a result of the factors noted above.
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COCO'S
Quarter Ended %
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 Increase/(Decrease)
------------- ------------ -------------------
($ in millions, except average unit data)
U.S. systemwide sales $ 66.6 $ 70.6 (5.7)
=========== ============
Net company sales $ 55.8 $ 64.8 (13.9)
Franchise and licensing revenue 1.4 1.0 40.0
----------- ------------
Total revenue 57.2 65.8 (13.1)
----------- ------------
Operating expenses:
Amortization of reorganization value in excess of amounts
allocable to identifiable assets 5.2 5.6 (7.1)
Other 54.6 61.5 (11.2)
------------ ------------
Total operating expenses 59.8 67.1 (10.9)
------------ ------------
Operating loss $ (2.6) $ (1.3) NM
============ ============
EBITDA as defined $ 7.4 $ 10.2 (27.5)
Average unit sales
Company-owned 370,600 370,100 0.1
Franchised 320,900 336,800 (4.7)
Same-store sales increase/(decrease) (Company-owned) (4.8%) (0.8%)
NM = Not Meaningful
Coco's NET COMPANY SALES for the second quarter of 1999 decreased $9.0 million
(13.9%) compared to the second quarter of 1998. The decrease reflects a 25-unit
decrease in Company-owned restaurants and a decrease in same-store sales.
FRANCHISE AND LICENSING REVENUE increased $0.4 million (40.0%), primarily
attributable to a net increase of 17 franchised units and five licensed units
over the prior year quarter.
Coco's OPERATING EXPENSES decreased $7.3 million (10.9%) compared to the prior
year quarter, primarily resulting from the 25-unit decrease in Company-owned
restaurants. The decrease in operating expenses related to fewer units is
partially offset by higher labor costs due to an increase in training costs
related to the installation of a new POS system and increased payroll costs
driven by market conditions.
EBITDA AS DEFINED decreased $2.8 million (27.5%) compared to the prior year
quarter as a result of the factors noted in the preceding paragraphs.
Coco's OPERATING INCOME decreased $1.3 million compared to the prior year
quarter as a result of the factors noted above.
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CARROWS
Quarter Ended %
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 Increase/(Decrease)
------------- ------------ -------------------
($ in millions, except average unit data)
U.S. systemwide sales $ 48.4 $ 52.7 (8.2)
=========== ===========
Net company sales $ 41.4 $ 47.8 (13.4)
Franchise and licensing revenue 0.6 0.4 50.0
----------- -----------
Total revenue 42.0 48.2 (12.9)
----------- -----------
Operating expenses:
Amortization of reorganization value in excess of amounts
allocable to identifiable assets 4.5 4.4 2.3
Other 40.6 46.3 (12.3)
----------- -----------
Total operating expenses 45.1 50.7 (11.0)
----------- -----------
Operating loss $ (3.1) $ (2.5) (24.0)
=========== ===========
EBITDA as defined $ 5.1 $ 6.4 (20.3)
Average unit sales
Company-owned 345,300 $ 343,600 0.5
Franchised 262,600 $ 292,200 (10.1)
Same-store sales increase/(decrease) (Company-owned) (4.3%) (1.3%)
Carrows' NET COMPANY SALES for the second quarter of 1999 decreased $6.4 million
(13.4%) compared to the second quarter of 1998. The decrease reflects a 17-unit
decrease in Company-owned restaurants and a decrease in same-store sales.
FRANCHISE AND LICENSING REVENUE increased $0.2 million primarily attributable to
a net increase of nine franchised units over the prior year quarter.
Carrows' OPERATING EXPENSES decreased $5.6 million (11.0%) compared to the prior
year quarter, primarily reflecting a 17-unit decrease in Company-owned
restaurants. The decrease in operating expenses related to fewer units is
partially offset by higher labor costs due to an increase in training costs
related to the installation of a new POS system and increased payroll costs
driven by market conditions.
EBITDA AS DEFINED decreased $1.3 million (20.3%) compared to the prior year
quarter as a result of the factors noted in the preceding paragraphs.
Carrows' OPERATING INCOME decreased $0.6 million compared to the prior year
quarter as a result of the factors noted above.
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Results of Operations
TWO QUARTERS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 COMPARED TO TWO QUARTERS ENDED JULY 1, 1998
The Company's CONSOLIDATED REVENUE for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999
decreased $6.9 million (0.9%) compared to the 1998 comparable period. Company
restaurant sales decreased $11.3 million primarily due to a net 42-unit decrease
in Company-owned Coco's and Carrows restaurants, partially offset by higher
sales at Denny's. Franchise and licensing revenue increased $4.5 million,
primarily attributable to a 112-unit increase in Denny's, Coco's and Carrows'
franchised and licensed restaurants. Denny's reported revenue increases
reflecting positive same-store sales growth and increased franchise revenue in
the period. The revenue growth at Denny's was offset, however, by lower revenue
at Coco's and Carrows, where fewer Company-owned units and lower same-store
sales resulted in 14.6% and 13.2% declines in revenue, respectively.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING EXPENSES increased $11.7 million (1.4%) compared to the
prior year comparable period. Excluding the impact of a $2.9 million decrease in
refranchising and other gains, operating expenses increased $8.8 million. This
increase primarily results from an increase in depreciation and other
amortization as well as increased labor costs. The increase in depreciation and
other amortization relates to the revaluation of assets and liabilities in
accordance with fresh start reporting. The revaluation was completed during the
latter half of 1998 and resulted in increased depreciation and other
amortization being recorded in subsequent 1998 and 1999 quarters. Increased
payroll costs resulted primarily from higher wage rates required to compete in
the strong economy, offset by the impact of lower sales volumes at Coco's and
Carrows. General and administrative expenses increased compared to the prior
year period as a result of an insurance recovery recorded in the 1998 period,
which was reflected as a credit to operating expenses.
The Company's consolidated EBITDA AS DEFINED decreased $15.3 million (15.2%)
compared to the prior year comparable period. This decrease is a result of the
factors noted in the preceding paragraphs, excluding the increase in
depreciation and other amortization.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING INCOME decreased $18.5 million compared to the prior year
comparable period as a result of the factors noted above.
CONSOLIDATED INTEREST EXPENSE, NET, totaled $52.5 million for the two quarters
ended June 30, 1999, a decrease of $2.6 million (4.7%) compared to the prior
year comparable period. The decrease in interest expense, net, is attributable
primarily to lower debt balances in the current year period and an increase in
interest income from the prior year period due to increased cash balances and
investments, offset by an allocation of $5.8 million of interest expense to
discontinued operations for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999 compared to an
allocation of $8.6 million for the prior year period.
REORGANIZATION ITEMS recorded in the one week ended January 7, 1998 include
professional fees and other expenditures incurred by the Company in conjunction
with the reorganization as well as the impact of adjusting assets and
liabilities to fair value in accordance with SOP 90-7 as discussed in Note 2 to
the consolidated financial statements included herein.
The PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES from continuing operations for the
two quarters ended June 30, 1999 has been computed based on management's
estimate of the annual effective income tax rate applied to loss before taxes.
The Company recorded an income tax benefit reflecting an effective income tax
rate of approximately 0.7% for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999 compared to
an income tax provision of approximately 1.1% for the twenty-five weeks ended
July 1, 1998. The benefit from income taxes from continuing operations for the
one-week period ended January 7, 1998 of approximately $13.8 million includes
adjustments of approximately $12.5 million of various tax accruals. The
remaining benefit of approximately $1.3 million relates to the tax effect of the
revaluation of certain Company assets and liabilities in accordance with fresh
start accounting.
The EXTRAORDINARY ITEM recorded in the one week ended January 7, 1998 relates to
the implementation of the Plan which resulted in the exchange of the Company's
Senior Subordinated Debentures and 10% Convertible Debentures previously
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outstanding for 40 million shares of common stock of Advantica and warrants to
purchase an additional 4 million shares of Advantica common stock. The
difference between the carrying value of such debt (including principal, accrued
interest and deferred financing costs) and the fair value of the common stock
and warrants resulted in a gain on debt extinguishment of $612.8 million which
was recorded as an extraordinary item.
The Statements of Consolidated Operations and Cash Flows presented herein have
been reclassified for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999, the twenty-five
weeks ended July 1, 1998 and the one week ended January 7, 1998 to reflect EPL
as DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS in accordance with Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations -- Reporting the Effects of
Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently
Occurring Events and Transactions." Revenue and operating income (loss) of EPL
for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999, the twenty-five weeks ended July 1,
1998 and the one week ended January 7, 1998 were $68.6 million and $3.4 million,
$60.2 million and $2.6 million, and $2.0 million and $(0.2) million,
respectively. Additionally, the Statements of Consolidated Operations and Cash
Flows presented herein for the two quarters ended July 1, 1998 also reflect FEI
and Quincy's as discontinued operations. FEI and Quincy's revenue and operating
income for the twenty-five weeks ended July 1, 1998 and the one week ended
January 7, 1998 were $194.9 million and $5.7 million and $12.7 million and $0.1
million, respectively. Loss from operations of discontinued operations decreased
$3.0 million compared to the prior year comparable period primarily as a result
of the completion of the sale of FEI and Quincy's during 1998 and improved
operating results at EPL.
NET LOSS was $102.9 million for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999 compared to
net income of $1.3 billion for the 1998 comparable period, primarily as a result
of the adoption of fresh start reporting and the extraordinary gain recorded in
the prior year quarter.
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Restaurant Operations:
DENNY'S
Two Quarters Ended %
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 Increase/(Decrease)
------------- ------------ -------------------
($ in millions, except average unit data)
U.S. systemwide sales $ 1,021.1 $ 945.0 8.1
========== =========
Net company sales $ 566.8 $ 546.7 3.7
Franchise and licensing revenue 27.8 24.6 13.0
---------- ---------
Total revenue 594.6 571.3 4.1
---------- ---------
Operating expenses:
Amortization of reorganization value in excess of amounts
allocable to identifiable assets 40.4 38.0 6.3
Other 560.6 528.8 6.0
---------- ---------
Total operating expenses 601.0 566.8 6.0
---------- ---------
Operating (loss) income $ (6.4) $ 4.5 NM
========== =========
EBITDA as defined $ 81.9 $ 85.5 (4.2)
Average unit sales
Company-owned 645,200 623,700 3.4
Franchised 551,000 527,800 4.4
Same-store sales increase/(decrease) (Company-owned) 3.9% (1.0%)
NM = Not Meaningful
Denny's NET COMPANY SALES for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999 increased
$20.1 million (3.7%) compared to the 1998 comparable period. The increase
reflects growth in same-store sales driven primarily by a higher guest check
average. The increase in guest check average resulted from successful promotions
of higher-priced food items and from moderate price increases. FRANCHISE AND
LICENSING REVENUE increased $3.2 million (13.0%), primarily attributable to a
net increase of 82 franchised units over the prior year period.
Denny's OPERATING EXPENSES increased $34.2 million (6.0%) compared to the prior
year comparable period. Excluding the impact of a $4.0 million decrease in
refranchising and other gains, operating expenses increased $30.2 million. The
increase is primarily the result of increased sales and higher food and labor
costs, as well as an increase in depreciation and other amortization. Higher
food costs for the current year period resulted from a shift in the menu mix to
higher cost items. Increased labor costs resulted from higher wage rates driven
by market conditions. Additionally, increased labor costs and general
administrative expenses resulted from transition costs related to the reopening
of the acquired Perkins restaurants. The increase in depreciation and other
amortization relates to the revaluation of assets and liabilities in accordance
with fresh start reporting. The revaluation was completed during the latter half
of 1998 and resulted in increased depreciation and other amortization being
recorded in subsequent 1998 and 1999 quarters.
EBITDA AS DEFINED decreased $3.6 million compared to the prior year comparable
period as a result of the factors noted in the preceding paragraphs, excluding
the increase in depreciation and other amortization.
Denny's OPERATING INCOME decreased $10.9 million compared to the prior year
comparable period as a result of the factors noted above.
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COCO'S
Two Quarters Ended %
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 Increase/(Decrease)
------------- ------------ -------------------
($ in millions, except average unit data)
U.S. systemwide sales $ 130.1 $ 140.5 (7.4)
=========== ==========
Net company sales $ 109.2 $ 129.2 (15.5)
Franchise and licensing revenue 2.9 2.0 45.0
----------- ----------
Total revenue 112.1 131.2 (14.6)
----------- ----------
Operating expenses:
Amortization of reorganization value in excess of amounts
allocable to identifiable assets 10.5 10.8 (2.8)
Other 108.7 122.6 (11.3)
----------- ----------
Total operating expenses 119.2 133.4 (10.6)
----------- ----------
Operating loss $ (7.1) $ (2.2) NM
=========== ==========
EBITDA as defined $ 12.8 $ 18.4 (30.4)
Average unit sales
Company-owned 728,600 735,000 (0.9)
Franchised 632,400 663,900 (4.7)
Same-store sales increase/(decrease) (Company-owned) (6.3%) (0.4%)
NM = Not Meaningful
Coco's NET COMPANY SALES for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999 decreased
$20.0 million (15.5%) compared to the 1998 comparable period. The decrease
reflects 25 fewer Company-owned restaurants and lower same-store sales.
FRANCHISE AND LICENSING REVENUE increased $0.9 million (45.0%), primarily
attributable to a net increase of 17 domestic franchised units and five licensed
restaurants over the prior year comparable period.
Coco's OPERATING EXPENSES decreased $14.2 million (10.6%) compared to the prior
year comparable period, primarily reflecting the 25-unit decrease in
Company-owned restaurants.
EBITDA AS DEFINED decreased $5.6 million (30.4%) compared to the prior year
comparable period as a result of the factors noted in the preceding paragraphs.
Coco's OPERATING INCOME decreased $4.9 million compared to the prior year
comparable period as a result of the factors noted above.
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CARROWS
Two Quarters Ended %
June 30, 1999 July 1, 1998 Increase/(Decrease)
------------- ------------ -------------------
($ in millions, except average unit data)
U.S. systemwide sales $ 94.8 $ 102.9 (7.9)
============ ==========
Net company sales $ 80.9 $ 93.8 (13.8)
Franchise and licensing revenue 1.2 0.8 50.0
------------ ----------
Total revenue 82.1 94.6 (13.2)
------------ ----------
Operating expenses:
Amortization of reorganization value in excess of amounts
allocable to identifiable assets 8.9 8.5 4.7
Other 81.7 91.3 (10.5)
------------ -----------
Total operating expenses 90.6 99.8 (9.2)
------------ -----------
Operating loss $ (8.5) $ (5.2) (63.5)
============ ==========
EBITDA as defined $ 7.6 $ 10.8 (29.6)
Average unit sales
Company-owned 673,900 671,500 0.4
Franchised 526,000 577,000 (8.8)
Same-store sales increase/(decrease) (Company-owned) (4.0%) (1.3%)
Carrows' NET COMPANY SALES for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999 decreased
$12.9 million (13.8%) compared to the 1998 comparable period. This decrease
reflects a 17-unit decrease in the number of Company-owned restaurants and a
decrease in same-store sales. FRANCHISE AND LICENSING REVENUE increased $0.4
million for the two quarters ended June 30, 1999 compared to the 1998 comparable
period. This increase resulted from a net increase of nine domestic franchise
units over the prior year.
Carrows' OPERATING EXPENSES decreased $9.2 million (9.2%) compared to the prior
year comparable period, reflecting a 17- unit decrease in Company-owned
restaurants.
EBITDA AS DEFINED decreased $3.2 million (29.6%) compared to the prior year
comparable period as a result of the factors noted in the preceding paragraphs.
Carrows' OPERATING INCOME decreased $3.3 million compared to the prior year
comparable period as a result of the factors noted above.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
On the Effective Date, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Chase
and other lenders named therein providing the Company (excluding FRD) with a
senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") which includes
a working capital and letter of credit facility of up to a total of $200 million
and matures in January 2003. At June 30, 1999, Advantica had no outstanding
working capital advances against the Credit Facility, and letters of credit
outstanding were $44.0 million.
In connection with the acquisition of Coco's and Carrows, FRD entered into the
Old FRD Credit Facility on May 23, 1996. Because of covenant limitations under
Advantica's and FRD's various financing documents, the Company's ability to make
further investments in FRD to upgrade its Coco's and Carrows concepts was
severely limited. In an effort to address this issue and otherwise improve FRD's
financial flexibility, during the first half of 1999, the Company (1) designated
FRD and its subsidiaries as restricted subsidiaries in accordance with the terms
of Advantica's Senior Notes Indenture, generally increasing Advantica's
investment flexibility thereunder in its relationship with FRD and its
subsidiaries, (2) obtained certain amendments to the Credit Facility to increase
Advantica's investment flexibility under that facility with respect to the
Coco's and Carrows operations, and (3) effective May 14, 1999, entered into the
New FRD Credit Facility which consists of a $30 million term loan and a $40
million revolving credit facility and matures in May 2003 (see Note 5 to the
consolidated financial statements). The New FRD Credit Facility, which is
guaranteed by Advantica, refinanced the Old FRD Credit Facility and is available
to fund Coco's and Carrows' capital expenditures and for general corporate
purposes. Such facility is not available to Advantica and its other
subsidiaries. At June 30, 1999, FRD and its subsidiaries had $30 million
outstanding term loan borrowings, no outstanding working capital borrowings and
letters of credit outstanding of $12.7 million.
Notwithstanding the added investment flexibility that the Company has recently
obtained in its relationship with FRD and its subsidiaries, the Company does not
intend to increase its investment in FRD and its subsidiaries. Instead, the
separate New FRD Credit Facility will provide adequate financial resources for
the FRD subsidiaries.
In March 1999, the Company repurchased $20 million aggregate principal amount of
its Senior Notes, as also permitted by the Credit Facility amendments referenced
above, for approximately $20.8 million, including approximately $469,000 of
accrued interest. The repurchase of the notes resulted in an immaterial gain.
As of June 30, 1999 and December 30, 1998, the Company had working capital
deficits, exclusive of net assets held for sale, of $109.3 million and $83.7
million, respectively. The increase in the deficit is attributable primarily to
debt-related interest payments, the repurchase of Senior Notes for approximately
$20.8 million and the acquisition of certain Perkins restaurants by Denny's for
approximately $10.9 million cash and the assumption of capital leases and other
liabilities (see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements). The Company
is able to operate with a substantial working capital deficit because (1)
restaurant operations are conducted primarily on a cash (and cash equivalent)
basis with a low level of accounts receivable, (2) rapid turnover allows a
limited investment in inventories and (3) accounts payable for food, beverages,
and supplies usually become due after the receipt of cash from related sales.
As of June 30, 1999, the Company had cash balances of $150.2 million consisting
of $137.5 million at the Advantica level and $12.7 million at the FRD level. The
Company believes that these cash balances, the availability of funds under the
Credit Facility and the New FRD Credit Facility and future operating cash flows
will be sufficient to fund its major capital reimaging and remodeling programs
that it is undertaking at its Denny's and Coco's concepts in order to expand its
customer base and enhance value. Subject to applicable restrictions, the Company
plans, from time to time, to consider using its cash resources for the purchase
of its securities.
STRATEGIC FOCUS
The Company's one primary objective is to maintain and enhance shareholder value
over time through its restaurant operations. The business plan adopted by the
Company's Board of Directors focuses on growing the Denny's concept and
enhancing shareholder value over the long term. The Company intends to execute
its business plan by making strategic acquisitions of properties that can be
converted into Denny's units and by reinvesting in its restaurants. The Company
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believes that, over time, the continued growth of its Denny's concept through
acquisitions and reinvestment will provide the greatest long-term value for the
Company's shareholders.
The Company will continue to seek properties in strategic areas that can be
converted into Denny's units. The Company's recent acquisition of the 30 former
Perkins units in the New York area is an example of the Company's intent to grow
the Denny's concept through strategic acquisitions. This acquisition nearly
doubled Denny's penetration in upstate New York. In addition, Denny's plans to
continue its aggressive franchising program with the targeted addition of up to
85 units this year and approximately 100 units each year thereafter. New
Company-owned units will total approximately 30 this year and 20 to 25 in future
years. The Company believes that adding new units at this pace will allow the
Company to sustain its growth, which will enhance shareholder value over the
long term. These new units will implement the new diner concept as discussed
below. During the second quarter, the Company opened 14 new franchise
restaurants for a half-year total of 30 new franchise openings. During the first
half of 1999, the Company opened 26 new Company-owned restaurants, for a total
of 56 new Company-owned and franchise restaurant openings through June 30, 1999.
The Company believes that a program of reinvestment in its restaurants must be
undertaken to remain competitive and prevent a deterioration in the value and
long-term potential of its family dining brands. Prior to and during the
Company's financial restructuring in 1997, investment in its operations was
limited by capital constraints. Subsequent to the financial restructuring and
upon the sale of its declining Hardee's (FEI) and Quincy's concepts during 1998,
the Company was able to further reduce debt, but most importantly, provide the
funds necessary for a major reinvestment program in its family dining concepts.
The Company strongly believes that, absent significant reinvestment, its
restaurants will become less competitive and suffer a deterioration in their
customer base and operating performance. The need for reinvestment was evidenced
during and prior to the time of the Company's restructuring, when the Company's
limited investment in its restaurants (due to capital constraints) adversely
impacted the Company's growth and operations. The Company believes that
investment in the restaurants is even more imperative today in light of the
increased competition in the family dining segment. New entrants continue to
arise not only in family dining, but also in quick service as well as casual
dining, making it increasingly difficult to attract new customers and retain
existing ones. The Company's experience to date during the third quarter
confirms that significant competitive pressure, together with a shrinking labor
pool, will continue to be an important challenge. In addition to its focus on
quality food, improved service and aggressive marketing initiatives at Denny's,
the Company believes it must address the fact that its facilities are dated and
lack curb appeal. Accordingly, the Company's Board of Directors has determined
that the most effective use of the Company's surplus cash is to reinvest such
cash in its restaurants in order to enhance shareholder value over the long
term.
In this regard, the Company is undertaking a complete reimaging of its Denny's
restaurants. The Denny's Diner 2000 reimaging program will redefine the image of
the diner concept by combining nostalgic architectural elements with unique
contemporary colors and designs. In addition to a remodeling of the restaurant
facilities, the Denny's reimage includes new menus, signage, employee uniforms
and the retraining of restaurant employees. Per unit, the average cost of the
program is estimated at $250,000 to $300,000 with about 20% to 25% of the cost
attributed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Company
generally expects a payback period of just under four years.
The initial results from this program confirm the Company's belief that the
program will be successful over time. Sales increases in the reimaged
restaurants are exceeding the level necessary to meet management's minimum
return on investment target. To date, 78 units have been reimaged. The nine
restaurants that comprised the original test units have been reopened between
five months and one year since reimaging. Same-store sales for these restaurants
are up 14 percent since reimaging. For the five restaurants reopened at least
three months, same-store sales are up 17%, and for the 26 restaurants opened
between one and three months, same-store sales are up 13%. Results are not
available for the remaining units which have been reopened during the past
month. Going forward, the Company plans to complete reimages at a minimum rate
of 150 units per year. Each unit is closed for about 10 days during the
renovation period, resulting in a loss of sales as well as the incurrence of
certain fixed costs. The Company will evaluate each unit individually to
determine whether and to what extent remodeling will be required, taking into
consideration location, demographics, lease terms and other factors.
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The Company is undertaking a similar reimaging effort at its Coco's concept.
Coco's has traditionally been known for its great food, exceptional service and
outstanding bakery products; however, similar to Denny's, its facilities have
had no significant investment in over a decade. At the time the Company acquired
Coco's in 1996, it was aware that investment in the restaurants had not occurred
for an extended period of time. The Company, however, believed and continues to
believe that the high-quality products, great service and loyal customer base at
Coco's, coupled with an investment in the restaurants, will, over time, provide
the Company with an attractive return on its investment. Three reimage prototype
units were completed during the first half of this year, providing the necessary
research to move forward. The initial phase of the program will result in seven
additional reimages in the San Diego market by mid-September 1999. Assuming the
results from these units meet the Company's return on investment requirements,
Coco's will move forward with the reimaging of an additional 17 units by year
end, with a goal to complete the reimaging program by mid-2001. The Company does
not intend to fund this reimaging effort at the parent level. Rather, the New
FRD Credit Facility will provide adequate financial resources for the Coco's
reimaging program.
The Company does not intend to focus on the reimaging or remodeling of its
Carrows restaurants until the Coco's reimaging program is substantially
completed.
During the second quarter of 1999, the Company announced that it was exploring
the possible sale of EPL, its only quick-service restaurant brand, to focus on
its core family dining business. Management is pleased with the progress to
date. Phase two of the process has been completed with the bid list now narrowed
to a select group of parties. Final and binding bid proposals are expected to be
received by the end of August. It is anticipated that a sale will be completed
during fiscal year 1999 and will result in a gain upon disposal.
IMPACT OF THE YEAR 2000 ISSUE
The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs which were written using
two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of the Company's
computer programs or operating equipment that have date-sensitive software using
two digits to define the applicable year may recognize a date using "00" as the
year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result in a system failure or
miscalculations causing disruptions of operations, including, among other
things, a temporary inability to process transactions or engage in normal
business activities.
The Company has a comprehensive enterprise-wide program in place to address the
impact and issues associated with processing dates up to, through and beyond the
year 2000. This program consists of three main areas: (a) information systems,
(b) supply chain and critical third party readiness and (c) business equipment.
The Company is utilizing both internal and external resources to inventory,
assess, remediate, replace and test its systems for Year 2000 compliance. To
oversee the process, the Company established a Steering Committee which is
comprised of senior executives from all functional areas within the Company and
which reports regularly to the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee.
The Company performed an assessment of the impact of the Year 2000 issue and
determined that a significant portion of its software applications needed to be
modified or replaced so that its systems will properly utilize dates beyond
December 31, 1999. For the most part, the Company replaced existing systems and,
based on current estimates, expects to spend approximately $20 million in 1999
to address its information systems issues. Relative to this amount, the Company
estimates that approximately $16 million will be used to develop or purchase new
software and will be capitalized. The remaining amounts will be expensed as
incurred. Total Year 2000 expenditures through June 30, 1999 were approximately
$9.1 million. All estimated costs have been budgeted and are expected to be
funded by cash flows from operations. Currently, all information systems
projects are on schedule and are fully staffed. Financial systems that are
critical to the Company's operations became Year 2000 compliant by the end of
June 1999. Restaurant systems are targeted to be compliant by September 1999.
The nature of its business makes the Company very dependent on critical
suppliers and service providers, and the failure of such third parties to
address the Year 2000 issue adequately could have a material impact on the
Company's ability to conduct its business. Accordingly, the Company has a
dedicated team in place to assess the Year 2000 readiness of all third parties
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which it depends. Surveys were sent to critical suppliers and service providers
and each survey response was scored and assessed based on the third party's Year
2000 project plans in place and progress to date. On-site visits or follow-up
phone interviews were performed for critical suppliers and service providers.
For any critical supplier or service provider which did not provide the Company
with satisfactory evidence of their Year 2000 readiness, contingency plans were
developed which included establishing alternative sources for the product or
service provided. The Company is also communicating with its franchise business
partners regarding Year 2000 business risks. The Company's current estimate of
costs associated with the Year 2000 issue excludes the potential impact of the
Year 2000 issue on third parties. There can be no guarantee that the systems of
other companies on which the Company relies will be timely converted, or that a
failure to convert by another company would not have a material adverse effect
on the Company's operations.
The Company has inventoried and determined the business criticality of all
restaurant equipment. Based on its findings, the Company believes that the
date-related issues associated with the proper functioning of such assets are
insignificant and are not expected to represent a material risk to the Company
or its operations. The Company has conducted an inventory and assessment of its
facilities at its corporate offices and has corrected certain date-deficient
systems.
The Company believes, based on available information, that it will be able to
manage its Year 2000 transition without any material adverse effect on its
business operations. The Company has established contingency plans addressing
business critical processes for operations and other critical corporate
functions. In addition, the Company is developing a detailed Year 2000 rollover
planning and communication strategy, and will freeze system changes during the
fourth quarter of 1999 to reduce Year 2000 risks. However, the costs of the
project and the ability of the Company to complete the Year 2000 transition on a
timely basis are based on management's best estimates, which were derived based
on numerous assumptions of future events including the availability of certain
resources, third party modification plans and other factors. Specific factors
that could have a material adverse effect on the cost of the project and its
completion date include, but are not limited to, the availability and cost of
personnel trained in this area, the ability to locate and correct all relevant
computer codes, unanticipated failures by critical vendors and franchisees as
well as a failure by the Company to execute its own remediation efforts. As a
result, there can be no assurance that these forward looking estimates will be
achieved and actual results may differ materially from those plans, resulting in
material financial risk to the Company.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
One current and two former managers of Denny's restaurant units have initiated,
in the Superior Court for Los Angeles County, California, a class action lawsuit
seeking, among other things, overtime compensation. The action, which was
originally filed on September 2, 1997, was tentatively certified on June 21,
1999 as a class action with all managers and general managers who worked for
Company-owned Denny's restaurants in California between September 4, 1994 to the
present tentatively being identified as class members. The suit alleges that
Denny's requires its managers to work more than 50% of their time performing
nonmanagement related tasks, thus entitling them to overtime compensation.
Denny's contends that it properly classifies its managers as salaried employees,
thereby exempting them from the payment of overtime compensation. Denny's has
been and will continue to vigorously defend this lawsuit.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The annual meeting of stockholders of Advantica was held on Wednesday, May 19,
1999, at which the following matters were voted on by the stockholders of
Advantica:
(i) ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
VOTES AGAINST
NAME VOTES FOR OR WITHHELD
James B. Adamson 25,570,794 531,497
Ronald E. Blaylock 25,061,660 1,040,631
Vera King Farris 25,570,631 531,660
James J. Gaffney 25,571,600 530,691
Irwin N. Gold 25,569,996 532,295
Robert E. Marks 25,572,044 530,247
Charles F. Moran 25,570,596 531,695
Elizabeth A. Sanders 25,569,486 532,805
Donald R. Shepherd 25,569,786 532,505
(ii) RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF AUDITORS
VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST VOTES ABSTAINING
24,332,204 1,751,772 18,315
(iii) APPROVAL OF 1999 INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEES
VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST VOTES ABSTAINING
23,909,573 2,144,848 47,870
(iv) APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE ADVANTICA STOCK OPTION PLAN INCREASING
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED THEREUNDER
VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST VOTES ABSTAINING BROKER NON-VOTES
11,601,726 9,085,684 51,979 5,362,902
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a. The following are included as exhibits to this report:
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.1 Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 1999, among Coco's Restaurants, Inc.,
Carrows Restaurants, Inc., and jojo's Restaurants, Inc., as borrowers,
FRD Acquisition Co. and FRI-M Corporation, as guarantors, the lenders
named therein, Credit Lyonnias New York Branch as administrative
agent, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as documentation agent and
syndication agent.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule for six months ended June 30, 1999.
27.2 Restated Financial Data Schedule for three months ended March 30, 1999
27.3 Restated Financial Data Schedule for 51 weeks ended December 30, 1998.
27.4 Restated Financial Data Schedule for 38 weeks ended September 30, 1998
27.5 Restated Financial Data Schedule for 25 weeks ended July 1, 1998.
27.6 Restated Financial Data Schedule for 12 weeks ended April 1, 1998.
27.7 Restated Financial Data Schedule for one week ended January 7, 1998.
27.8 Restated Financial Data Schedule for year ended December 31, 1997.
b. No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended
June 30, 1999.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
ADVANTICA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
Date: August 16, 1999 By: /s/ Rhonda J. Parish
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Rhonda J. Parish
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Date: August 16, 1999 By: /s/ Ronald B. Hutchison
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Ronald B. Hutchison
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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