UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2022

Rave Restaurant Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Missouri
0-12919
45-3189287
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3551 Plano Parkway, The Colony, Texas
 
   75056
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (469) 384-5000

Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
RAVE
Nasdaq Capital Market

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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 6, 2022, Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. issued a press release discussing financial results of its third fiscal quarter ended March 27, 2022, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
Exhibits.

 
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. press release dated May 6, 2022.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

 
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc.
     
Date:  May 6, 2022
By:
/s/ CLINTON D. FENDLEY
   
Clinton D. Fendley
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
(principal financial officer)




Exhibit 99.1



May 6, 2022

RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

Dallas, Texas – RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended March 27, 2022.

Third Quarter Highlights:


Total Pizza Inn domestic retail sales increased 27.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.

Total Pie Five domestic retail sales increased 19.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.

Pizza Inn domestic comparable store retail sales increased 22.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.

Pie Five comparable store retail sales increased 21.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.

The Company recorded net income of $0.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to net income of $0.4 million for the same period of the prior year.

Income before taxes was $0.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to net income before taxes of $0.4 million for the same period of the prior year.

Total revenue increased by $0.4 million to $2.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.

Convertible Notes decreased $1.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 to zero at March 27, 2022 due to full repayment in cash at maturity on February 15, 2022.

On a fully diluted basis, net income increased $0.01 per share to $0.03 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $0.02 per share for the same period of the prior year.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $1.0 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 to $7.2 million at March 27, 2022.

Pizza Inn domestic unit count finished at 128.

Pizza Inn international unit count finished at 31.

Pie Five domestic unit count finished at 33.

“Eight consecutive quarters of profitability should not go unnoticed. Our Pie Five and Pizza Inn brands are energized by strong sales and profitability, relatively stable store count and smart management of our cash,” said Brandon Solano, Chief Executive Officer of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

Clint Fendley, Chief Financial Officer of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. further explained, “Our 20% total revenue increase was driven by strong same-store sales growth, relative unit count stability, and strong performance among new Pizza Inn units. These factors combined with strong cost controls yielded our eighth consecutive quarter of profitability. In the third quarter, we leveraged our strong cash position to extinguish our $1.6 million in outstanding Convertible Notes and continue to hold in excess of $7.2 million in cash.”

Solano also credited the success of the previous eight quarters to the Company’s laser focus on its core products while challenging each brand to innovate. “Specifically, Pie Five saw strong results from the launch of Mike’s Sticky Fingers Pizza and Pizza Inn’s rollout of House Pan Pizza. Looking ahead, I am excited about our innovation pipeline with the recent launch of Pizza Inn’s NYXL Pizza. It is a well-timed value play, especially with rising inflation that should directly impact our buffet-loving customers. We expect to continue our innovation pipeline to keep driving same-store sales. We are also updating our look, and in the coming months will open our first prototype, featuring a new buffet design,” Solano concluded.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, the Company also presents and discusses certain non-GAAP financial measures that it believes are useful to investors as measures of operating performance. Management may also use such non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating the effectiveness of business strategies and for planning and budgeting purposes. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as an alternative or substitute for its financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The Company considers EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important supplemental measures of operating performance that are commonly used by securities analysts, investors and other parties interested in our industry. The Company believes that EBITDA is helpful to investors in evaluating its results of operations without the impact of expenses affected by financing methods, accounting methods and the tax environment. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional useful information to investors by excluding non-operational or non-recurring expenses to provide a measure of operating performance that is more comparable from period to period. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures for evaluating operating performance, assessing the effectiveness of business strategies, projecting future capital needs, budgeting and other planning purposes.

“EBITDA” represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, severance, gain/loss sale of assets, costs related to impairment and other lease charges, franchise default and closed store revenue/expense, and closed and non-operating store costs. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to net income is included with the accompanying financial statements.

Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

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

About RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group [NASDAQ: RAVE] has inspired restaurant innovation and countless customer smiles with its trailblazing pizza concepts. The Company owns, franchises, licenses and supplies Pie Five and Pizza Inn restaurants operating domestically and internationally. Since 1958, Pizza Inn’s house-made dough, house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh ingredients and house-made signature sauce combined with friendly service solidified the brand to become America’s favorite hometown pizza place. This, in addition to its small-town vibe, are the hallmarks of Pizza Inn restaurants. In 2011, RAVE introduced Pie Five Pizza, pioneering a fast-casual pizza brand that transformed the classic pizzeria into a concept offering personalization, sophisticated ingredients and speed. Pie Five’s craft pizzas are baked fresh daily and feature house-made ingredients, creative recipes and craveable crust creations. For more information, visit www.raverg.com, and follow on Instagram @pizzainnofficial and @piefivepizza.

About Pizza Inn

Since 1958, Pizza Inn’s popular pizza buffet, and friendly service have solidified the brand as America’s hometown pizza place. Customers have been drawn to Pizza Inn for its reputation of using house-made dough, house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh ingredients and house-made signature sauce. This, combined with its small-town vibe, are the hallmarks of its restaurants that feature signature pan pizzas, chocolate chip ‘pizzerts,’ pasta dishes, salads and innovative creations that reflect today’s customer cravings. The brand continues to thrive with new menu innovations including its popular NYXL pizza. Follow Pizza Inn on Instagram @pizzainnofficial and to learn more about franchising opportunities visit https://www.pizzainn.com/franchise/.

About Pie Five Pizza

Pie Five Pizza redefined fast-casual pizza by accelerating the baking time of its craft pizzas, without compromising quality. Pie Five offers individual, handcrafted pizzas with house-made dough, baked fresh daily. The made-to-order pizzas feature house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, house-made marinara sauce and freshly chopped garden vegetables. Pie Five has been recognized as Fast Casual’s Top “Movers & Shakers”, “Best Franchise Deal” by QSR Magazine and Hot Concepts winner by Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit PieFivePizza.com and follow Pie Five on Instagram @piefivepizza.

Contact:
Investor Relations
RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.
469-384-5000


RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 27,
2022
   
March 28,
2021
   
March 27,
2022
   
March 28,
2021
 
REVENUES:
 
$
2,620
   
$
2,183
   
$
7,869
   
$
6,214
 
                                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                               
Cost of sales
   
1
     
76
     
1
     
229
 
General and administrative expenses
   
1,357
     
1,250
     
3,940
     
3,524
 
Franchise expenses
   
705
     
629
     
2,475
     
1,782
 
Gain on sale of assets
   
-
     
(156
)
   
-
     
(156
)
Impairment of long-lived assets and other lease charges
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
21
 
Bad debt expense (recovery)
   
1
     
(97
)
   
9
     
18
 
Interest expense
   
14
     
23
     
61
     
69
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
   
46
     
41
     
138
     
128
 
Total costs and expenses
   
2,124
     
1,766
     
6,624
     
5,615
 
                                 
INCOME BEFORE TAXES
   
496
     
417
     
1,245
     
599
 
Income tax expense
   
3
     
1
     
10
     
5
 
NET INCOME
   
493
     
416
     
1,235
     
594
 
                                 
INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - BASIC:
 
$
0.03
   
$
0.02
   
$
0.07
   
$
0.03
 
                                 
INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - DILUTED:
 
$
0.03
   
$
0.02
   
$
0.07
   
$
0.03
 
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
   
18,005
     
17,991
     
18,005
     
17,061
 
                                 
Weighted average common and potential dilutive common shares outstanding
   
18,452
     
18,789
     
18,686
     
17,859
 


RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
March 27,
2022
   
June 27,
2021
 
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
7,237
   
$
8,330
 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for bad debts  of $22 and $47, respectively
   
1,175
     
911
 
Notes receivable, current
   
443
     
901
 
Deferred contract charges, current
   
36
     
35
 
Prepaid expenses and other
   
131
     
196
 
Total current assets
   
9,022
     
10,373
 
                 
LONG-TERM ASSETS
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
365
     
445
 
Operating lease right of use asset, net
   
1,771
     
2,085
 
Intangible assets definite-lived, net
   
196
     
183
 
Notes receivable, net of current portion
   
242
     
52
 
Deferred contract charges, net of current portion
   
223
     
207
 
Total assets
 
$
11,819
   
$
13,345
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable - trade
 
$
615
   
$
644
 
Accrued expenses
   
749
     
924
 
Other current liabilities
   
46
     
46
 
Operating lease liability, current
   
483
     
465
 
Short term loan, current
   
60
     
250
 
Convertible notes short term, net of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts
   
-
     
1,576
 
Deferred revenues, current
   
430
     
626
 
Total current liabilities
   
2,383
     
4,531
 
                 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
Operating lease liability, net of current portion
   
1,546
     
1,911
 
Deferred revenues, net of current portion
   
795
     
1,170
 
Total liabilities
   
4,724
     
7,612
 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 26,000,000 shares; issued 25,090,058 and 25,090,058 shares, respectively; outstanding 18,004,904 and 18,004,904 shares, respectively
   
251
     
251
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
37,342
     
37,215
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(5,961
)
   
(7,196
)
Treasury stock at cost
               
Shares in treasury: 7,085,154 and 7,085,154, respectively
   
(24,537
)
   
(24,537
)
Total shareholders’ equity
   
7,095
     
5,733
 
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
11,819
   
$
13,345
 


RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 27, 2022
   
March 28, 2021
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
 
$
1,235
   
$
594
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
               
Impairment of long-lived assets and other lease charges
   
-
     
21
 
Stock compensation expense
   
127
     
39
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
105
     
100
 
Amortization of operating right of use assets
   
314
     
435
 
Amortization of intangible assets definite-lived
   
33
     
28
 
Amortization of debt issue costs
   
21
     
20
 
Gain on the sale of assets
   
-
     
(156
)
Provision for bad debt
   
9
     
18
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
   
(273
)
   
(245
)
Notes receivable
   
28
     
(144
)
Deferred contract charges
   
(17
)
   
23
 
Prepaid expenses and other
   
65
     
(57
)
Deposits and other
   
-
     
5
 
Accounts payable - trade
   
(29
)
   
(1
)
Accounts payable - lease termination impairments
   
-
     
(428
)
Accrued expenses
   
(175
)
   
201
 
Operating lease liability
   
(347
)
   
(470
)
Deferred revenue
   
(571
)
   
(289
)
Other long-term liabilities
   
-
     
(51
)
Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
   
525
     
(357
)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Payments received on notes receivable
   
240
     
40
 
Purchase of intangible assets definite-lived
   
(46
)
   
-
 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
   
(25
)
   
(29
)
Cash provided by investing activities
   
169
     
11
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from sale of stock
   
-
     
3,761
 
Equity issuance costs - ATM offering
   
-
     
(131
)
Payment of Convertible Notes
   
(1,597
)
   
-
 
Short term loan, current
   
(190
)
   
-
 
Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
   
(1,787
)
   
3,630
 
                 
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(1,093
)
   
3,284
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
8,330
     
3,203
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
7,237
   
$
6,487
 
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
                 
CASH PAID FOR:
               
Interest
 
$
64
   
$
64
 
Income taxes
 
$
8
   
$
16
 
                 
Non-cash activities:
               
Conversion of notes to common shares
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
Operating lease right of use assets at adoption
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
Operating lease liability at adoption
 
$
-
   
$
-
 


RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 27,
2022
   
March 28,
2021
   
March 27,
2022
   
March 28,
2021
 
Net income
 
$
493
   
$
416
   
$
1,235
   
$
594
 
Interest expense
   
14
     
23
     
61
     
69
 
Income taxes
   
3
     
1
     
10
     
5
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
46
     
41
     
138
     
128
 
EBITDA
 
$
556
   
$
481
   
$
1,444
   
$
796
 
Stock compensation expense
   
42
     
39
     
127
     
39
 
Severance
   
-
     
-
     
33
     
-
 
Gain on sale of assets
   
-
     
(156
)
   
-
     
(156
)
Impairment of long-lived assets and other lease charges
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
21
 
Franchisee default and closed store revenue
   
(9
)
   
(43
)
   
(21
)
   
(154
)
Closed and non-operating store costs
   
1
     
77
     
3
     
235
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
590
   
$
398
   
$
1,586
   
$
781