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 MARCH 28, 2001 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 1-13226
PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
GEORGIA 58-1861457
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
7373 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD
SUITE D-120, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85253
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(480) 905-9700
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(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 / /
The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, $.10 par
value, as of May 18, 2001, is 13,925,111.
PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 28, 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Unaudited Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
December 27, 2000 and March 28, 2001..........................3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations -
13-Week Periods ended March 29, 2000 and
March 28, 2001................................................4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
13-Week Periods ended March 29, 2000 and
March 28, 2001................................................5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements..........6
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations...........................10
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk....20
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION.............................................21
SIGNATURES.............................................................22
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS December 27, 2000 March 28, 2001
(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,681 $ 1,636
Receivables 1,412 1,219
Inventories 1,059 1,112
Other current assets 1,134 2,295
Net assets held for sale 42,649 23,327
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Total current assets 48,935 29,589
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net 18,859 18,424
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Net 8,768 8,697
OTHER ASSETS 2,808 3,787
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TOTAL $ 79,370 $ 60,497
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 15,257 $ 13,563
Accrued compensation 5,324 5,084
Accrued taxes 4,302 5,057
Other current liabilities 28,544 25,455
Current debt obligations 79,040 69,939
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Total current liabilities 132,467 119,098
LONG-TERM DEBT OBLIGATIONS -
Less current portion 1,096 1,677
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 6,929 6,997
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 140,492 127,772
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SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value;
authorized, 5,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding, none
Common stock, $.10 par value;
authorized, 40,000,000 shares;
13,485,277 and 13,925,111 shares
issued and outstanding at
December 27, 2000 and
March 28, 2001, respectively 1,349 1,393
Additional paid-in capital 34,982 34,942
Treasury stock, at cost,
403,456 shares (252) (252)
Accumulated deficit (97,201) (103,358)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT (61,122) (67,275)
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TOTAL $ 79,370 $ 60,497
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands except for share and per share data)
13-Week Periods Ended
(Unaudited)
March 29, 2000 March 28, 2001
RESTAURANT SALES $ 56,471 $ 47,589
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RESTAURANT OPERATING
EXPENSES:
Food and beverage costs 15,221 13,124
Payroll and payroll related costs 19,372 18,089
Other operating expenses 14,880 15,122
Loss on sale of note receivable - 389
Depreciation and amortization 676 672
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Total restaurant operating expenses 50,149 47,396
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RESTAURANT OPERATING INCOME 6,322 193
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,974 3,139
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 3,348 (2,946)
INTEREST EXPENSE - Net 2,871 3,200
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 477 (6,146)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE - 11
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 477 ($6,157)
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Basic and diluted income (loss) per share:
Applicable to common shareholders $.04 ($.46)
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Basic and diluted weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic 13,082 13,522
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Diluted 13,082 13,522
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
13-Week Periods Ended
(Unaudited)
March 29, 2000 March 28, 2001
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ 477 $(6,157)
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash (used in)
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 676 672
Amortization of deferred financing costs 187 2
Loss on sale of note receivable - 389
Deferred rent 115 53
Other - net (3) 208
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Receivables (655) 193
Inventories 39 (53)
Other current assets 119 (1,603)
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 1,551 297
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Net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities 2,506 (5,999)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment (430) (644)
Proceeds from sale of assets - 3,019
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Net cash (used in) provided by
investing activities (430) 2,375
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings (791) 1,550
Note receivable collections 85 97
Proceeds from sale of note receivable - 973
Issuance of common stock - 4
Principal reductions of long-term debt - (45)
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Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities (706) 2,579
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS 1,370 (1,045)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING
OF PERIOD 1,491 2,681
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF
PERIOD $ 2,861 $ 1,636
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH
FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 1,948 $ 3,331
Cash paid during the period for income taxes $ 7 $ 11
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH
INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Exchange of note receivable for
common stock and note payable:
Subordinated debenture $ 1,456 -
Note receivable $ 2,600 -
Treasury stock $ 252 -
Additional paid-in capital $ 887 -
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollars in thousands except for share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of
Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") have been
prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission for Form 10-Q and do not include all the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for audited
financial statements. In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included. However, these operating results are not necessarily
indicative of the results expected for the full year. These statements
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-
K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2000 and in Part I, Item 2 of this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. From 1997 through 2000, the
Company has experienced net losses aggregating approximately $82,283, which
includes restructuring charges and asset impairment losses of $42,295. As a
result, at March 28, 2001, the Company had a shareholders' deficit of $67,275
and the Company's current liabilities exceeded current assets by $89,509.
These factors, among others, may indicate that at some point in the
foreseeable future, the Company will be unable to continue as a going
concern.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts
and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company
be unable to continue as a going concern. Continuation as a going concern
depends upon the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet
its obligations on a timely basis, to comply with the terms and covenants of
its financing agreements, to obtain additional financing or refinancing as
may be required and ultimately to attain successful operations. The Company
is continuing its efforts to obtain additional funds so that it can meet its
obligations and sustain its operations. There can be no assurance that
additional financing will be available to the Company or available on
satisfactory terms.
(2) ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
The Company closed one Denny's restaurant and one Black-eyed Pea restaurant in
2000 and closed two Denny's restaurants in the first thirteen weeks of 2001.
All of these restaurants were underperforming and failed to meet certain
operational and financial goals established by the Company. The Company will
continue to evaluate the operating results of all remaining restaurants after
the completion of the disposition of certain properties currently held for
sale. The Company intends to sell or close any restaurants that do not meet
its criteria for operating results.
In October 1999, the Company retained CNL Advisory Services, Inc. to act as
the agent in the sale of the Company's remaining Denny's restaurants. On
January 26, 2001, the Company sold 23 Denny's restaurants to Mountain Range
Restaurants, LLC ("MRR") for $20,300, consisting initially of cash of
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$17,300 and a note for $3,000. The note is secured by warrants that give the
Company the right to a 40% equity position in MRR in the event of a default by
MRR. MRR is owned by Messrs. William G. Cox and Robert J. Gentz. Mr. Cox was
formerly the Chief Operating Officer of the Company and continues to serve as
a director. Mr. Gentz was formerly an Executive Vice President of the Company
and also continues to serve as a director.
The sales price of $20,300 exceeded the Company's cost basis plus selling
costs by approximately $13,000. The gain on this sale was not recognized but
used as a reserve to reduce the carrying value of the remaining Denny's
restaurants. Subsequent to this entry, the net realizable value of the
remaining assets held for sale at March 28, 2001 approximates the carrying
value. Cash proceeds from the sale transaction were primarily used to reduce
capital lease obligations by approximately $1,500 associated with these
properties, retire debt of approximately $7,700 to CNL APF Partners, LP
collectively, and its Affiliates "CNL"), retire a note payable of approximately
$1,700 to Advantica (Denny's, Inc.'s parent company), repay approximately
$3,100 of accrued interest and infuse additional working capital into the
Company.
The Company is continuing its efforts to sell its remaining Denny's
restaurants. To the extent the sales of the Denny's restaurants occur, the
Company anticipates using the sale proceeds to reduce outstanding
indebtedness, provide additional working capital and pay costs associated
with these transactions.
(3) DEBT AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES
On June 30, 1999, CNL acquired the remaining outstanding indebtedness under
the Company's existing senior credit facility and advanced the Company an
additional $5,400. As part of this transaction, the Company issued to CNL a
$20,100 interim balloon note. In August 1999, this debt was modified to be
interest only through January 31, 2000. On January 31, 2000 the entire
principal balance became due. Concurrent with the sale of restaurants to MRR,
the Company paid CNL all accrued interest outstanding on this note through
December 27, 2000 and received a waiver of default along with an extension
of the due date to March 31, 2000. As of March 28, 2001, accrued and
unpaid interest on the note and due to CNL totaled $627. The Company is
currently in default on the note and has classified it as a current liability.
The Company is currently negotiating an extension of the maturity date and
waiver of default on the note. The Company cannot provide assurance, however,
that CNL will agree to any further extension or waiver or that other revisions
in the payment terms of the note will be acceptable to the Company.
At March 28, 2001, the Company had outstanding approximately $15,900 principal
amount of Series B 13% Subordinated Notes ("Series B Notes") due 2003. The
Company is in default on the Series B Notes due to non-payment of interest
since March 31, 1997. As of March 28, 2001, accrued and unpaid interest due
to these holders totaled approximately $11,600. Waivers for non-payment were
received from the noteholders through June 1999 but no interest waivers have
been received since that date. The par value of the Series B Notes at March
28, 2001 was approximately $16,800 principal amount.
In March 2001, the Company received notice from Mr. Jack Lloyd, the Company's
former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and holder (with his
spouse) of approximately $11,200 principal amount of the Series B Notes, that
his intention is to accelerate the payment of all principal and interest due
under the Series B Notes and to declare all amounts immediately due and
payable. The Company believes that Mr. Lloyd is presently unable to pursue
any remedies for any defaults under the Series B Notes which are subordinated,
unsecured obligations of the Company. To date, the
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Company has received no further correspondence from Mr. Lloyd or his
representatives with respect to the Series B Notes.
(4) CONCENTRATION OF RISKS AND USE OF ESTIMATES
As of March 28, 2001, the Company operated 162 restaurants in 18 states,
consisting of two separate concepts, Black-eyed Pea and Denny's. The
majority of the Company's restaurants are located in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma
and Arizona. Both concepts are full-service, home-style dining establishments
offering a broad menu and a comfortable dining atmosphere. The Company
believes there is no concentration of risk with any single customer, supplier
or small group of customers or suppliers whose failure or nonperformance
would materially affect the Company's results of operations.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to use judgment and make estimates
that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements. Management believes that such estimates have been based on
reasonable and supportable assumptions and that the resulting estimates are
reasonable for use in the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements. Changes in such estimates will be made as appropriate as
additional information becomes available and may affect amounts reported in
future periods.
(5) BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company owns and operates 92 Black-eyed Pea restaurants, including a
total of 81 restaurants located in Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma. The Company
also operates 70 Denny's restaurants, including a total of 42 restaurants
located in Texas and Florida. The Company owns the Black-eyed Pea brand and
operates the Denny's restaurants under the terms of franchise agreements.
The Company's revenue and restaurant operating income for the thirteen-week
periods ended March 29, 2000 and March 28, 2001 is as follows:
13-WEEK PERIOD
ENDED
March 29, 2000 March 28, 2001
REVENUES:
Black-eyed Pea $ 31,478 $ 27,820
Denny's 24,993 19,769
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Total revenues $ 56,471 $ 47,589
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RESTAURANT OPERATING
INCOME (LOSS):
Black-eyed Pea $ 3,453 $ (603)
Denny's 2,869 796
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Total restaurant
operating income 6,322 193
Administrative expenses (2,974) (3,139)
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Total operating income
(loss) $ 3,348 $ (2,946)
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(6) OTHER MATTERS
In August 1999, the Company entered into a foreclosure and settlement
agreement whereby a $2,600 note receivable (collateralized by 403,456 shares
of the Company's common stock) was exchanged for
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$1,456 in Series B Notes payable and the collateral of 403,456 shares of the
Company's common stock. The effective date of this transaction was January 3,
2000, at which time the Company recorded the cancellation of the $2,600 note
receivable and the $1,456 in Series B Notes payable at face value while
reflecting the transfer of 403,456 shares of common stock as treasury stock.
In the first quarter of 2000, the Company recorded the transaction as an
acquisition of treasury stock for $252, representing its market value at the
effective date, and a reduction of additional paid-in capital of $887.
(7) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During the second quarter of 2000, the Company stopped paying principal and
interest on several capital leases held by CNL and stopped making payments on
several operating leases to a secondary lender. On March 29, 2001, a
substantial portion of the payments due to CNL were transferred to a related
party of CNL. The Company received a waiver of a substantial portion of the
payments, for a period of one year expiring on March 31, 2001, from the
secondary lender but has not, as of yet, received a waiver from CNL or its
related party or received an extension of the expired waiver from the
secondary lender.
On April 27, 2001, the Company received notice from Advantica that it was being
placed in default under all franchise agreements, lease agreements, and
sublease agreements that are outstanding for its Denny's restaurants due to
delayed payment on a $624 past due obligation to Advantica. Under each of the
franchise agreements, the Company has thirty (30) days within which to cure the
defaults. Advantica's rights, in the event that the Company fails to cure
these defaults, include collection actions against the Company and termination
of the franchise agreements. Although the Company anticipates resolving this
matter with Advantica during the second quarter of fiscal 2001, there can be no
assurances that it will or can do so on terms that are satisfactory to the
Company. If the Company's franchise agreements were to be terminated, the
Company's financial condition and results of operations would be materially and
adversely affected.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
As of March 28, 2001, the Company operated 92 Black-eyed Pea restaurants in
8 states, including a total of 81 restaurants located in Texas, Arizona and
Oklahoma. Through March 28, 2001, comparable store sales decreased 11.7% as
compared with the first fiscal quarter of 2000. The decrease in comparable
store sales is attributable primarily to significant coupon advertising in the
first quarter of 2000 which did not occur in the first quarter of 2001. In
addition, the elimination of television advertising during the first quarter of
2000 resulted in negative sales trends in that quarter and throughout the year.
In March 2001, the television advertising program was re-instituted. Carry-out
sales accounted for approximately 13.0% and 12.8% of restaurant sales for the
13-week period ended March 29, 2000 and March 28, 2001, respectively.
As of March 28, 2001, the Company operated 70 Denny's restaurants in 14
states, including a total of 42 restaurants located in Texas and Florida.
Through March 28, 2001, comparable store sales increased 1.1% as compared with
the first fiscal quarter of 2000. The increase in comparable store sales is
the result of the closure of certain underperforming restaurants and the
improvement in the operations of the remaining restaurants.
COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, certain items
in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations expressed as a
percentage of total restaurant sales:
13-Week Period
Ended
(All amounts in percentages (%)) March 29, 2000 March 28, 2001
Restaurant sales
Restaurant operating expenses: 100.0 100.0
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Food and beverage costs 27.0 27.6
Payroll and payroll related costs 34.3 38.0
Other operating expenses 26.3 31.8
Loss on sale of note receivable - .8
Depreciation and amortization 1.2 1.4
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Total restaurant operating expenses 88.8 99.6
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Restaurant operating income 11.2 .4
Administrative expenses 5.3 6.6
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Operating income (loss) 5.9 (6.2)
Interest expense - net 5.1 6.7
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Income (loss) before income taxes .8 (12.9)
Income tax expense - -
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Net income (loss) .8 (12.9)
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THIRTEEN-WEEK PERIOD ENDED MARCH 28, 2001 COMPARED WITH THIRTEEN-WEEK PERIOD
ENDED MARCH 29, 2000
RESTAURANT SALES. Restaurant sales decreased $8.9 million, or 15.7%, to
$47.6 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 28, 2001 as compared
with restaurant sales of $56.5 million for the thirteen-week period ended
March 29, 2000. This decrease is attributable primarily to a decline in
comparable store sales of $3.7 million for the Black-eyed Pea restaurants.
The Company believes the decrease in comparable store sales is attributable
primarily to the cessation of television advertising until March 2001 and
significant coupon advertising which occured in the first quarter of 2000.
Restaurant sales for the Denny's restaurants were also impacted by $4.8 million
due to the sale on January 26, 2001 of 23 Denny's restaurants to Mountain Range
Restaurants, LLC ("MRR"). The Company's Denny's restaurants increased
comparable store sales by 1.1% during the first fiscal quarter of 2001 compared
to the first fiscal quarter of 2000.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE COSTS. Food and beverage costs increased to 27.6% of
restaurant sales for the thirteen-week period ended March 28, 2001 as
compared with 27.0% of restaurant sales for the thirteen-week period ended
March 29, 2000. This increase is attributable primarily to lower sales
volumes at the Black-eyed Pea restaurants.
PAYROLL AND PAYROLL RELATED COSTS. Payroll and payroll related costs
were 38.0% of restaurant sales for the thirteen-week period ended March 28,
2001 as compared with 34.3% of restaurant sales for the thirteen-week period
ended March 29, 2000. This increase is attributable primarily to the lower
sales volumes at the Black-eyed Pea restaurants, higher average wages and
higher worker's compensation insurance rates. Also, contributing to the
increase in payroll costs for the thirteen-week period ended March 28, 2001
was increased staffing to acknowledge a renewed commitment to service
enhancement.
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. Other operating expenses were 31.8% of
restaurant sales for the thirteen-week period ended March 28, 2001 as
compared with 26.3% of restaurant sales for the thirteen-week period ended
March 29, 2000. This increase is attributable primarily to (a) lower sales
volumes at the Black-eyed Pea restaurants, (b) an increase in advertising
expense of $601,000 due to the new television and radio campaign that began
in March 2001, (c) increases in utility costs of $677,000 and (d) an increase
in the Company's general liability insurance premiums. These increases were
partially offset by reductions in occupancy costs of $571,000 due to the
renegotiation of an equipment lease in the second quarter of 2000 and the
expiration of 12 Denny's restaurants' equipment leases.
LOSS ON SALE OF NOTE RECEIVABLE. The loss recognized in fiscal 2001
resulted from the sale of a note receivable of approximately $2.4 million to
CNL, the Company's senior lender, for cash of approximately $974,000 and the
payoff of a loan and related interest of approximately $1.0 million.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization of
restaurant equipment, leasehold improvements, intangible assets and other
items was $672,000 for the thirteen-week period ended March 28, 2001, as
compared with $676,000 for the thirteen-week period ended March 29, 2000. In
September 1999, the Company committed to a plan to sell all of the Denny's
restaurants. In accordance with SFAS No. 121, the assets of these
restaurants were reclassified as being held for sale and depreciation ceased.
RESTAURANT OPERATING INCOME. Restaurant operating income was $193,000,
or .4% of restaurant sales, for the thirteen-week period ended March 28, 2001
as compared with $6.3 million, or 11.2% of restaurant sales, for the
thirteen-week period ended March 29, 2000. The reduction in restaurant
operating income of $6.1 million is due primarily to lower sales volumes at
the Black-eyed
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Pea restaurants, the sale of the 23 Denny's restaurants to MRR and increased
expenses described above.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Administrative expenses were $3.1 million, or
6.6% of restaurant sales, for the thirteen week period ended March 28, 2001
as compared with $3.0 million, or 5.3% of restaurant sales, for the thirteen-
week period ended March 29, 2000. This increase is due primarily to
increases in consulting, professional and temporary fees of $330,000 offset
by lower wages. Reductions in restaurant sales did not result in a
corresponding reduction in administrative expense due to the transition to
the new management team and the initial preparation for the move of the
corporate office to Tennessee.
INTEREST EXPENSE - NET. Net interest expense was $3.2 million, or 6.7%
of restaurant sales, for the thirteen-week period ended March 28, 2001 as
compared with $2.9 million, or 5.1% of restaurant sales, for the thirteen-
week period ended March 29, 2000. The increase in interest expense of
$329,000 is due primarily to increases in penalties and late fees of $275,000
and increased interest expense of $191,000 from the Series B Notes. These
increases are partially offset by reductions of approximately $200,000 in
interest on CNL notes resulting from the partial payoff of the notes from the
sale of 23 Denny's restaurants to MRR.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE. The Company did not record federal tax expense or
a federal tax benefit associated with the operating loss in 2001 and
operating income in 2000 due to the uncertainty of the future utilization of
any of the Company's tax loss carryforwards. The Company, however, did
record and pay state taxes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Historically, the Company has met its liquidity requirements with cash
provided by operating activities supplemented by external borrowing. Like
many other companies in the restaurant industry, the Company operates with a
working capital deficit.
Due to its default under several debt agreements, the Company has
reclassified the majority of its debt as current liabilities thereby
substantially increasing its working capital deficit. During the first
quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company had a net decrease in cash of $1.0
million reflecting net cash used by operating activities of $6.0 million that
was partially offset by net cash provided by investing activities of $2.4
million and by net cash provided by financing activities of $2.6 million.
Net cash used by operating activities reflected that restaurant operating
expenses absorbed all but approximately $1.3 million of cash generated by
sales in the first quarter of 2001. Net cash provided by investing activities
included $3.0 million generated from the sale of 23 Denny's restaurants to MRR
offset by the purchase of additional property and equipment of $644,000. Net
cash provided by financing activities primarily reflects the proceeds from
borrowings of $1.6 million and proceeds of $1.0 million from the sale of a
note receivable to CNL during the first quarter of 2001.
The Company's total liabilities decreased from $140.5 million at December 27,
2000 to $127.8 million at March 28, 2001. This change is primarily a
result of applying the proceeds from the sale of 23 Denny's
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restaurants to the capital lease obligations of $1.5 million associated with
those properties, the retirement of debt of $7.7 million to the Company's
senior lender, retirement of a note payable of $1.7 million to Advantica and
the repayment of $3.1 million of accrued interest. The Company's debt balance
is comprised of promissory notes, obligations under capital leases and
subordinated indebtedness. The Company has classified the majority of its
debt as current debt obligations since the Company is currently in default to
CNL for the non-payment of principal and interest on certain promissory notes,
capital lease obligations and operating leases. On March 29, 2001, $3.7
million of the Company's payments due to CNL were transferred to a related
party of CNL.
On June 30, 1999, CNL acquired the remaining outstanding indebtedness under
the Company's existing senior credit facility for $14.7 million, restructured
$2.2 million of existing debt and advanced an additional $5.4 million to the
Company. The original due date of the senior debt was January 31, 2000, for
which the Company received an extension of the maturity date to September
2000. At December 27, 2000, the Company was in default on the covenants of
the senior debt. Concurrent with the January 26, 2001 sale of 23
Denny's restaurants, CNL agreed to waive existing defaults under the senior
credit agreement and extend the maturity of the senior debt to March 31,
2001. The Company is currently in default on the indebtedness under its
senior credit facility, its subordinated indebtedness and other credit
agreements. While certain indebtedness is classified as a current liability,
the Company has been engaged in negotiations with CNL and anticipates the
indebtedness will be restructured. No assurances can be given, however, that
this restructuring will occur.
In January 2001, the Company sold 23 Denny's restaurants to MRR for $20.3
million, consisting initially of cash of $17.3 million and a note for $3.0
million. MRR is owned by Messrs. William G. Cox and Robert J. Gentz. Mr.
Gentz was formerly an Executive Vice President of the Company and continues
to serve as a director. Mr. Cox was formerly the Chief Operating Officer of
the Company and also continues to serve as a director.
The Company is continuing its effort to sell the remaining Denny's
restaurants. To the extent the sales of the Denny's restaurants occur, the
Company anticipates using the sale proceeds to reduce outstanding
indebtedness, provide additional working capital and pay costs associated
with these transactions.
The assets and liabilities related to the Denny's restaurants have been
reported as net assets held for sale. The Company continues to review net
assets held for sale to determine whether events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying value of the net assets may not be recoverable.
The Company will continue to evaluate the operating results of the
restaurants remaining after the anticipated sales occur. The Company
intends to sell or close any restaurants that do not meet its
criteria for operating results.
During the second quarter of 2000, the Company ceased making payments of
principal and interest on several capital leases held by CNL and payments on
several operating leases to a secondary lender. On March 29, 2001, $3.7
million of the past due payments due to CNL were transferred to a related
party of CNL. The Company received a waiver of a substantial portion of the
payments, for a period of one year expiring on March 31, 2001, from the
secondary lender but has not, as of yet, received a waiver from CNL or its
related party and has not received an extension of the expired waiver from the
secondary lender. During the first quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company
borrowed an additional $1.6 million from CNL. The proceeds were used for
general operating purposes and the new notes, a demand note and a term note
with a maturity date in March 2013, are secured by real and personal property
owned by the Company.
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At May 18, 2001, the Company was not in compliance with certain financial
covenants and payment terms set forth in the Series B Notes. Also, the
Company will continue to be in default under the senior credit agreement
until other acceptable refinancing or restructuring alternatives become
available. Additional financing, however, may not be available or may not be
available on satisfactory terms.
The sale of restaurants consummated in prior years significantly impacted
liquidity because the Company
* repaid the negative working capital attributable to the
restaurants that it sold from cash flows generated by the
remaining restaurants,
* continued to pay costs associated with subleasing properties
for which purchasers defaulted on property leases and for which
the Company remains contingently liable, and
* did not completely realize the beneficial effects of reduced
administrative costs.
The Company currently requires capital principally for general operating
purposes as well as maintenance expenditures on existing restaurants.
Expenditures for property and equipment totaled approximately $644,000 for
the first quarter of fiscal 2001. The Company intends to pursue
opportunities to develop additional Black-eyed Pea restaurants as favorable
locations and acceptable sources of financing for new restaurants are
identified.
RISK FACTORS
The Company's business is highly competitive with respect to food quality,
concept, location, service and price. In addition, there are a number of
well-established food service competitors with substantially greater
financial and other resources compared to the Company. The Company's Black-
eyed Pea restaurants have experienced declining customer traffic during the
past three years as a result of intense competition and a decline in
operational execution. The Company has initiated a number of programs to
address the decline in customer traffic; however, performance improvement
efforts for the Black-eyed Pea restaurants during the past three years have
not resulted in improvements in sales and margins. There can be no assurance
that the current programs will be successful. The Company has experienced
increased costs for labor and operating expenses at its restaurant concepts
which, coupled with a decrease in average restaurant sales volumes in its
Black-eyed Pea restaurants, have reduced its operating margins. The Company
does not expect to be able to significantly improve Black-eyed Pea
restaurants' operating margins until it can consistently increase its
comparable restaurant sales. An increase in comparable restaurant sales
cannot be assured.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
THE COMPANY IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE PROFITABLE IN THE NEAR TERM AND ITS
AUDITORS' REPORT EXPRESSES A GOING CONCERN OPINION.
The Company has not been profitable in the last four fiscal years and its
operations are not expected to be profitable in the near future. Its ability
to generate operating profits will depend upon:
* its ability to restructure, refinance, or repay its
outstanding debt;
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* successfully obtaining additional capital resources;
* the nature and extent of any future developments and
acquisitions; and
* general economic and demographic conditions.
The Company cannot provide assurance that it will be able to sell its
remaining Denny's restaurants, restructure or refinance its debt, or improve
the performance of its Black-eyed Pea restaurants so as to achieve
profitability in the future. In addition, the report by its independent
auditors on its financial statements for the year ended December 27, 2000,
states that the uncertainty relating to its ability to generate sufficient
cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, to comply with the terms
and covenants of its financing agreements, to obtain additional financing or
refinancing as may be required, and ultimately to attain successful
operations raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern. As of the filing date of this Report, the Company is in default on
the payment of its $22.3 million promissory note to its senior lender, $16.8
million principal amount of subordinated indebtedness, as well as interest
and rent payments to CNL and interest on its subordinated indebtedness (see
the Company's Form 10-K for the period ended December 27, 2000, Item 7.
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of
Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources").
THE COMPANY HAS SIGNIFICANT INDEBTEDNESS.
As of March 28, 2001, the Company had a working capital deficit of $89.5
million and total debt obligations of $71.6 million, including subordinated
indebtedness in the outstanding principal amount of approximately $16.8
million and obligations under capital leases aggregating $12.9 million. The
Company has incurred substantial debt to develop and acquire restaurants and
to operate its business. The Company will continue its efforts to sell its
remaining Denny's restaurants and plans to use the proceeds from those sales
to refine and reposition the Black-eyed Pea restaurant brand and reduce
outstanding indebtedness. In addition, the Company has been engaged in
negotiations with CNL and anticipates that its senior indebtedness will be
restructured. No assurances can be given, however, that this restructuring
will occur.
The Company may seek additional equity or debt financing in the future to
provide funds to support its operations or to develop or acquire additional
restaurants. The Company, however, cannot provide assurance that:
* such financing will be available or will be available on
satisfactory terms;
* the Company will be able to develop or acquire new
restaurants or to otherwise expand its restaurant
operations; or
* the Company will be able to restructure, refinance, or
satisfy its obligations as they become due.
Any additional debt financings obtained by the Company will increase expenses
and must be repaid regardless of the Company's operating results. Also, any
new equity financings would result in dilution to existing shareholders.
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THE COMPANY HAS SIGNIFICANT CONTINGENT LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH
RESTAURANTS IT HAS SOLD.
Since 1996, the Company has sold a total of 167 restaurants. The Company has
assigned or subleased the real property leases and other obligations to the
buyers of these restaurants, but it generally remains liable under those
obligations if the buyers default. During 1999, three buyers of 87 restaurants
that the Company sold during 1997 and 1998 filed for bankruptcy or failed to
perform on their obligations to third parties. As a result, the Company
recorded charges of $4.8 million for equipment leases, rents, property taxes,
and other obligations for which it remains contingently liable. As of March
28, 2001, the Company had a reserve of approximately $6.3 million for closed
restaurant properties where the Company subsidizes the existing rent payments
and remains liable until the end of the lease term. As the Company sells its
remaining Denny's restaurants and any other underperforming restaurants, it may
remain contingently liable for obligations on those restaurants. Any further
defaults by buyers of restaurants that the Company has sold in the past or
that it sells in the future could have a material adverse effect on its
operating results and financial condition.
RELIANCE ON DENNY'S, INC.
As of March 28, 2001, the Company operated 70 franchised Denny's restaurants.
As a result of the nature of operating franchised restaurants and the
franchise agreements with Denny's, Inc., as long as the Company operates
Denny's restaurants, its success depends, to a significant extent, on:
* the continued vitality of the Denny's restaurant concept and
the overall success of the Denny's system;
* the ability of Denny's, Inc. to identify and react to new
trends in the restaurant industry, including the development
of popular menu items;
* the ability of Denny's, Inc. to develop and pursue
appropriate marketing strategies in order to maintain and
enhance the name recognition, reputation, and market
perception of Denny's restaurants;
* the goodwill associated with the Denny's trademark;
* the quality, consistency, and management of the overall
Denny's system; and
* the successful operation of Denny's restaurants owned by
Denny's, Inc. and other Denny's franchisees.
The Company has no control over the management or operation of Denny's, Inc.
or other Denny's franchisees. A variety of factors affecting Denny's, Inc.
could have a material adverse effect on the Company, including the following:
* any business or financial reversals or illiquidity on the
part of Denny's, Inc. or its parent corporation, Advantica;
* a failure by Denny's, Inc. to promote the Denny's name or
restaurant concept;
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* the inability or failure of Denny's, Inc. to support its
franchisees, including the Company;
* the failure to operate successfully the Denny's restaurants
that Denny's, Inc. itself owns; or
* negative publicity with respect to Denny's, Inc. or the
Denny's restaurant concept.
RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE DENNY'S FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS.
So long as the Company operates Denny's restaurants, the cancellation of the
Denny's franchise agreements, which include the right to what the Company
believes are favorable franchise arrangements and the right to use the
"Denny's" trademarks and trade styles, would have a material adverse effect
on the Company's business. The Denny's franchise agreements impose a number
of restrictions and obligations on the Company. The Company must pay
royalties and an advertising contribution to Denny's, Inc. regardless of the
profitability of its Denny's restaurants. The Denny's franchise agreements
also require the Company to operate its Denny's restaurants in accordance
with the requirements and specifications established by Denny's, Inc. In
addition, Denny's, Inc. has the right to require the Company to modify its
restaurants to conform to the then-existing Denny's restaurant format.
Denny's, Inc. has retained the right to open on its own behalf or to grant to
other franchisees the right to open other Denny's restaurants in the
immediate vicinity of the Company's Denny's restaurants.
An agreement between the Company and Denny's, Inc. gives Denny's, Inc. the
right to terminate substantially all of the Denny's franchise agreements in
the event that CNL, as the successor to the Company's previous senior lender,
takes certain actions while the Company is in default under the terms of its
credit facility with CNL. If the Company fails to satisfy the requirements
described above or otherwise defaults under the Denny's franchise agreements,
it could be subject to potential damages for breach of contract and could
lose its rights under those agreements.
The Denny's franchise agreements also provide that, in the event the Company
assigns its rights under any of those agreements, Denny's, Inc. will have the
option to purchase the interest being transferred. An assignment under the
Denny's franchise agreements will be deemed to have occurred if a person,
entity, or group of persons (other than a group including William J. Howard
and William G. Cox, each of whom is a director of the Company, Jack M. Lloyd
or BancBoston Ventures, Inc., significant shareholders of the Company)
acquires voting control of the Company's Board of Directors.
Without the consent of Denny's, Inc., the Company may not directly or
indirectly own, operate, control, or have any financial interest in any
coffee shop or family-style restaurant business or any other business that
would compete with the business of any Denny's restaurant, Denny's, Inc., or
any affiliate, franchisee, or subsidiary of Denny's, Inc., other than
restaurants the Company currently operates. For two years after the
expiration or termination of a Denny's franchise agreement, the Company will
not be permitted, without the consent of Denny's, Inc., directly or
indirectly to own, operate, control, or have any financial interest in any
coffee shop or family-style restaurant substantially similar to a Denny's
located within a 15-mile radius of a Denny's restaurant subject to the
expired or terminated agreement. These restrictions will not apply to the
operation of another Denny's restaurant or the ownership of less than 5% of
the publicly traded stock of any other company.
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CERTAIN SHAREHOLDERS MAY CONTROL THE COMPANY AND CERTAIN OF THE COMPANY'S
DIRECTORS MAY HAVE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
William J. Howard, a director of the Company, currently owns (together with
his spouse) approximately 12.2% of the Company's outstanding common stock.
On March 23, 2001, Mr. Howard exercised a stock purchase warrant and
purchased 146,611 shares of the Company's common stock (at an exercise price
of $0.01 per share) by submitting funds to the Company in the amount of
$1,466. Jack M. Lloyd, former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, currently owns (together with his spouse)
approximately 24.9% of the Company's outstanding common stock. Mr. Lloyd ans
his spouse also exercised a stock purchase warrant and acquired an additional
293,223 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share on
March 20, 2001 by submitting funds to the Company in the amount of $2,932.
BancBoston Ventures, Inc., a former shareholder of DRC, currently owns
approximately 15.3% of the Company's outstanding common stock. Accordingly,
such shareholders collectively have the power to elect all of the members of
the Company's Board of Directors and thereby control the business and policies
of the Company.
Messrs. Howard and Lloyd (and their spouses) currently hold an aggregate of
$16,794,000 in principal amount of the Company's Series B Notes in addition
to their common stock. The Series B Notes contain restrictive covenants
relating to the operation of the Company and the maintenance of certain
financial ratios and tests. A default not waived by a majority of the holders
of the Series B Notes could have a material adverse effect on the holders of
the Company's common stock. Certain holders of the Series B Notes have not
received interest payments since March 31, 1997. As of March 28, 2001,
accrued and unpaid interest due to these holders totaled $11.6 million. The
Company has not received waivers from these holders for noncompliance of
certain of the debt covenants under the Series B Notes since June 1999.
On March 26, 2001, the Company received a notice from Mr. Lloyd in which he
stated that he is the holder of 25% of the Series B Notes and purported to
accelerate the payment of all principal and interest under the Series B Notes
and to declare all amounts under the Series B Notes to be immediately due and
payable. On March 30, 2001, the Company also received a copy of a letter to
State Street Bank and Trust Company, the trustee (the "Trustee") under the
Indenture pursuant to which the Company issued the Series B Notes, from Mr.
Lloyd, who represented that he is a holder of Series B Note No. B-1. In his
letter, Mr. Lloyd advised the Trustee of the existence of defaults under the
Indenture. He also stated his belief that the Company has defaulted in
complying with debt priorities under the Indenture with respect to the
application of proceeds from the sale of assets. Mr. Lloyd further requested
that the Trustee commence immediate litigation against the Company to recover
all amounts due on the Series B Notes, including unpaid principal, accrued
unpaid interest and interest on overdue installments at the default rate. In
the event that the Trustee elects not to comply with his request, Mr. Lloyd
indicated that he is ready, willing and able to pursue the Company on his own
behalf. To date, the Company has received no further correspondence from Mr.
Lloyd or the Trustee with respect to Mr. Lloyd's request.
The Company believes that it has complied with its obligations under the
Indenture and its other credit agreements with respect to the application of
the proceeds from the sale of assets. As of June 30, 1999, Mr. Lloyd and
certain other holders of the Series B Notes waived defaults existing under
the Series B Notes at that time. Furthermore, the enforcement of remedies
under the Indenture and the Series B Notes is limited by the terms of the
Senior Subordinated Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of March 29, 1996 (the
"Intercreditor Agreement"), among Banque Paribas, as Agent under the Credit
Agreement (as
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defined therein), certain holders of the Series B Notes (including Mr. Lloyd)
and the Trustee. CNL APF Partners, LP, has succeeded to the interest of
Banque Paribas. Under the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, the Company
believes that both the Trustee and Mr. Lloyd presently are unable to pursue
any remedies for any alleged defaults under the Indenture or the Series B
Notes (including the initiation of litigation to collect the indebtedness
owing under the Series B Notes), which are subordinated, unsecured obligations
of the Company.
SEASONALITY
The Company's operating results fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a result
of the seasonal nature of the restaurant industry and other factors.
Restaurant sales are generally greater in the first and second fiscal
quarters (January through June) than in the third and fourth fiscal quarters
(July through December). Occupancy and other operating costs, which remain
relatively constant, have a disproportionately negative effect on operating
results during quarters with lower restaurant sales. The Company's working
capital requirements also fluctuate seasonally.
INFLATION
The Company does not believe that inflation has had a material effect on
operating results in past years. Although increases in labor, food or other
operating costs could adversely affect the Company's operations, the Company
generally has been able to modify its operating procedures or to increase
menu prices to offset increases in operating costs.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, is effective for all fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS No. 133, as amended, establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including
those imbedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. Under SFAS
No. 133, certain contracts that were not formerly considered derivatives may
now meet the definition of a derivative. The Company adopted SFAS No. 133
effective December 28, 2000. The adoption of SFAS No. 133 did not have a
significant impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash
flows of the Company.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q relating to certain
matters involve risks and uncertainties, including the ability of management
to successfully implement its strategy for improving the performance of the
Black-eyed Pea restaurants, the ability of management to effect asset sales
consistent with projected proceeds and timing expectations, the results of
pending and threatened litigation, adequacy of management personnel
resources, shortages of restaurant labor, commodity price increases, product
shortages, adverse general economic conditions, adverse weather conditions
that may affect the Company's markets, turnover and a variety of other
similar matters. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by
the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect",
"intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue" (or the negative
thereof) or similar terminology. Actual results and experience could differ
materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in
the Company's forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors,
including but not limited to those discussed in Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and under the
caption "Special Considerations" included in Part I,
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Item 2 herein and in Part II, Item 7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K. Forward-looking information provided by the Company pursuant to the
safe harbor established under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 should be evaluated in the context of these factors. In addition, the
Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking
statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The Company's business is highly competitive with respect to food quality,
concept, location, service and price. In addition, there are a number of
well-established food service competitors with substantially greater
financial and other resources when compared to the Company. The Company's
Black-eyed Pea restaurants have experienced declining customer traffic during
the past three years as a result of intense competition and a change in
marketing strategy regarding television advertising. The Company does not
expect to be able to significantly improve Black-eyed Pea's operating margins
until it can consistently increase its comparable restaurant sales.
The Company has assigned its leasehold interest to third parties with respect
to restaurant sites sold in prior periods for which the Company remains
contingently liable to the landlord for the performance of all obligations of
the party to whom the lease was assigned in the event that party does not
perform its obligations under the lease. The assigned leases are for
restaurant sites that the Company has sold. The Company currently estimates
that there will be no liability associated with these assigned leases as of
March 28, 2001.
The Company subleases three properties to others. The Company remains liable
for the leasehold obligations in the event these third parties do not make
the required lease payments. The sublet properties are former restaurant
sites that the Company has closed. The Company estimates its contingent
liability associated with these sublet properties as of March 28, 2001 to be
approximately $1.1 million.
At May 18, 2001, the Company did not participate in any derivative financial
instruments or other financial and commodity instruments for which fair value
disclosure would be required under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 107. The Company does not hold investment securities that
would require disclosure of market risk and it does not engage in currency
speculation or use derivative instruments to hedge against known or
forecasted market exposures.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On March 23, 2001, William J. Howard, a director of the Company and owner
(together with his wife) of approximately 12.2% of the Company's outstanding
common stock, exercised a stock purchase warrant and purchased an additional
146,611 shares of the Company's common stock (at an exercise price of $0.01
per share) by submitting funds to the Company in the amount of $1,466. On
March 20, 2001, Jack M. Lloyd, former Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company and owner (together with his wife) of
approximately 24.9% of the Company's outstanding common stock, and his wife
exercised a stock purchase warrant and acquired 293,223 shares of the
Company's common stock (at an exercise price of $0.01 per share) by
submitting funds to the Company in the amount of $2,932. These issuances of
the Company's common stock were not registered under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and were exempt pursuant to Section
3(a)(9) and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Note 3 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
is incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
See Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page hereto.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Not applicable.
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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.
PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
Dated: May 21, 2001 By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Pate
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Jeffrey M. Pate, Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.1 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 5,
2001, by and among Mountain Range Restaurants, LLC
and Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc., filed as
Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form
8-K, filed with the Commission on February 12,
2001, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.2 First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated
as of January 26, 2001, by and among Mountain Range
Restaurants, LLC, Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc.
and Phoenix Foods, Inc., filed as Exhibit 2.2 to
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on February 12, 2001, and
incorporated herein by this reference.
10.3 Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc. Management
Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2001, by and
between Desert Management, LLC, and Phoenix
Restaurant Group, Inc.
10.4 Waiver, Extension and Release of Lien Agreement,
dated as of January 26, 2001, by and among CNL APF
Partners, LP and Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc.
10.5 Waiver and Extension Agreement, dated as of
February 22, 2001, by and among CNL APF Partners,
LP and Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc.
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