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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

xQuarterly report PURSUANT TO Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2016

 

or

 

¨Transition report PURSUANT TO Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the transition period from ___________ to ______________

 

Commission File No. 000-54226

 

 

 

ARC GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   59-3649554

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

212 Guilbeau Road

Lafayette, Louisiana 70506

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(904) 741-5500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
(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 1394 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 submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

 

Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
   

Non-accelerated filer ¨

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN

BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE

PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

 

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 ¨ No ¨

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: There were 6,592,464 shares of the issuer’s Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, issued and outstanding on August 12, 2016.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 1
     
  Balance Sheets at June 30, 2016 (unaudited) and December 31, 2015 1
     
  Statements of Operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 (unaudited) 2
     
  Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016 (unaudited) 3
     
  Statements of Cash Flows for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 (unaudited) 4
     
  Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) 5
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 23
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 29
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
     
Item 6. Exhibits 30

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

 

ARC Group, Inc.

Balance Sheets

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   (Unaudited)     
Assets          
           
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,301   $6,775 
Accounts receivable, net   30,349    11,724 
Accounts receivable, net – related party   130,405    65,083 
Notes receivable, net – related party   316,972    121,638 
Interest receivable, net – related party   -    11,380 
Other current assets   22,113    - 
           
Total current assets   505,140    216,600 
           
Deposits   1,806    1,806 
Notes receivable, net of current portion   22,762    6,404 
Equity investment in Paradise on Wings   575,855    570,828 
           
Total assets  $1,105,563   $795,638 
           
Liabilities and stockholders' deficit          
           
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $478,014   $504,037 
Accrued expenses – related party   21,566    29,733 
Accrued interest   2,383    2,173 
Advertising fund liabilities   62,380    - 
Settlement agreements payable   458,042    452,421 
Accrued legal settlement   194,181    194,181 
Notes payable – in default   7,000    7,000 
Other current liabilities   3,038    2,172 
           
Total current liabilities   1,226,604    1,191,717 
           
Total liabilities   1,226,604    1,191,717 
           
Stockholders' deficit:          
           
Class A common stock – $0.01 par value: 100,000,000 shares authorized, 6,592,464 and 6,521,035 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively   65,925    65,211 
Additional paid-in capital   3,687,752    3,638,466 
Stock subscriptions payable   174,727    199,863 
Accumulated deficit   (4,049,445)   (4,299,619)
           
Total stockholders' deficit   (121,041)   (396,079)
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit  $1,105,563   $795,638 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2016   June 30, 2015   June 30, 2016   June 30, 2015 
                 
Revenue:                    
Net revenue  $167,499   $133,043   $302,332   $275,652 
Net revenue – related party   131,702    111,947    305,484    192,354 
                     
Total net revenue   299,201    244,990    607,816    468,006 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Professional fees   32,740    61,149    68,900    122,455 
Employee compensation expense   119,574    135,783    249,982    260,653 
General and administrative expenses   26,704    10,717    47,565    55,029 
                     
Total operating expenses   179,018    207,649    366,447    438,137 
                     
Income from operations   120,183    37,341    241,369    29,869 
                     
Other income:                    
Interest income / (expense)   -    (3,158)   2,915    (10,559)
Income from investment in Paradise on Wings   29,349    6,035    5,026    21,108 
Losses on settlement of litigation   -    -    -    (27,142)
Interest income — related party   -    180    -    2,758 
Other income   -    -    864    - 
                     
Total other income / (expense)   29,349    3,057    8,805    (13,835)
                     
Net income  $149,532   $40,398   $250,174   $16,034 
                     
Net income per share – basic and fully diluted  $0.02   $0.01   $0.04   $0.00 
                     
Weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic and fully diluted   6,592,464    6,501,035    6,592,072    6,493,729 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Statement of Stockholders' Deficit (Unaudited)

 

           Additional   Stock         
   Common Stock   Paid-in   Subscriptions   Accumulated     
   Shares   Par Value   Capital   Payable   Deficit   Total 
Balance at December 31, 2015   6,521,035   $65,211   $3,638,466   $199,863   $(4,299,619)  $(396,079)
                               
Common stock issued for services   71,429    714    49,286    (25,136)   -    24,864 
                               
Net income   -    -    -    -    250,174    250,174 
                               
Balance at June 30, 2016  $6,592,464   $65,925   $3,687,752   $174,727   $(4,049,445)  $(121,041)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 

   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2016   June 30, 2015 
         
Cash flows from operating activities          
           
Net income  $250,174   $16,034 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by / (used by) operating activities:          
Stock-based compensation expense   24,864    27,206 
Losses on settlement of litigation   -    27,142 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (18,625)   (18,780)
Accounts receivable – related party   (65,322)   (9,887)
Notes receivable   (16,358)   2,084 
Interest receivable – related party   11,380   (2,758)
Deposits   -    (706)
Equity investment in Paradise on Wings   (5,026)   (21,108)
Other current assets   (22,113)   - 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (26,024)   36,985 
Accrued liabilities – related party   (8,167)   (11,550)
Accrued interest   210    (9,515)
Advertising fund liabilities   62,380    (1,851)
Settlement agreements payable   5,621    (60,985)
Other current liabilities   866    (466)
           
Net cash provided by / (used by) operating activities   193,860    (28,155)
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
           
Issuance of notes receivable – related party   (289,770)   (156,447)
Repayment of notes receivable – related party   94,436    24,567 
           
Net cash used by investing activities   (195,334)   (131,880)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
           
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable – related party   540,573    639,543 
Repayments of notes payable   -   (4,000)
Repayments of notes payable – related party   (540,573)   (642,963)
Proceeds from stock subscriptions receivable   -    170,000 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities   -    162,580 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   (1,474)   2,545 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   6,775    - 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $5,301   $2,545 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information          
           
Cash paid for interest  $-   $- 
Cash paid for income taxes  $-   $- 
           
Schedule of non-cash financing activities          
           
Stock issued for stock subscriptions payable  $-   $49,452 
Stock issued for settlement of litigation  $-   $90,000 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 1. Description of Business

 

ARC Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), was incorporated in April 2000. The Company’s business is focused on the development of the Dick’s Wings® franchise and the acquisition of financial interests in other restaurant brands. The Dick’s Wings concept is currently comprised of traditional restaurants like its Dick’s Wings & Grill® restaurants and non-traditional units like the Dick’s Wings concession stands that the Company has at EverBank Field. The Company establishes restaurants by entering into franchise agreements with qualified parties and generates revenue by granting franchisees the right to use the name “Dick’s Wings” and offer the Dick’s Wings product line in exchange for royalty payments, franchise fees and area development fees.

 

At June 30, 2016, the Company had 23 restaurants and two Dick’s Wings concession stands. Of the 23 restaurants, 17 are located in Florida and six are located in Georgia. The Company’s concession stands at EverBank Field are also located in Florida. All of the Company’s restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees, and the Company’s concession stands at EverBank Field is licensed to a third-party operator.

 

Note 2. Basis of Presentation

 

Interim Financial Information

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8-03 of Regulation S-X and the related rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the disclosures included in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

 

The unaudited financial statements included in this report have been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and in management’s opinion, reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2015 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that the Company will have for any subsequent quarter or full fiscal year.

 

Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain amounts in the Company’s financial statements for 2015 have been reclassified to conform to the 2016 presentation. These reclassifications did not result in any change to the previously reported total assets, net loss or stockholders’ deficit.

 

Going Concern 

 

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company had working capital deficits of $721,464 and $975,117 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. At June 30, 2016, the Company’s accumulated deficit was $4,049,445. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 28, 2014, the Company experienced negative cash flows from operating activities. Those facts create an uncertainty about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon it successfully executing its plans to generate positive cash flows during fiscal year 2016. The Company's financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if it were unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Significant Accounting Policies

 

As of June 30, 2016, the Company’s significant accounting policies and estimates, and applicable recent accounting pronouncements, which are detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, had not changed materially.

 

Note 3. Net Income Per Share

 

The Company calculates basic and diluted net income per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share. Basic net income per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding during the applicable period, and is calculated by dividing the reported net income for the applicable period by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing the reported net income for the applicable period by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period, as adjusted to give effect to the exercise or conversion of all potentially dilutive securities outstanding at the end of the applicable period.

  

The Company did not have any exercisable or convertible securities outstanding at June 30, 2016 or June 30, 2015. As a result, basic net income per share was equal to diluted net income per share for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, respectively.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 4. Investment in Paradise on Wings

 

On January 20, 2014, the Company entered into a contribution agreement with Paradise on Wings. In connection with the execution of the contribution agreement, on January 20, 2014, the Company and the incumbent members of Paradise on Wings entered into an amended and restated operating agreement of Paradise on Wings to reflect the terms of the contribution agreement. The transactions contemplated by the contribution agreement and operating agreement were completed on January 20, 2014.

 

Under the terms of the contribution agreement, the Company (sometimes referred to herein as the “Class B Member”) acquired 117.65 Class B membership interests in Paradise on Wings, representing all of the outstanding Class B membership interests and a 50% ownership interest in Paradise on Wings (the “Class B Membership Interests”). The incumbent members of Paradise on Wings (the “Class A Members”) converted their existing membership interests into a total of 117.65 Class A membership interests in Paradise on Wings, representing all of the outstanding Class A membership interests and a 50% ownership interest in Paradise on Wings (the “Class A Membership Interests”).

 

The Company agreed to pay $400,000 in cash, of which $350,000 was paid prior to closing and $50,000 was due upon closing, and $400,000 in shares of the Company’s common stock to Paradise on Wings in consideration for the Class B Membership Interests (the “Capital Contribution”). The shares of common stock (the “ARC Shares”) were valued based upon the opening bid price of the common stock on the OTCmarkets.com on the morning of the closing date, which was $1.70 per share. Accordingly, the Company issued 235,295 shares of common stock to Paradise on Wings on the closing date.

 

Under the operating agreement, the power to manage the business and affairs of Paradise on Wings has been vested in the managers of Paradise on Wings. The Class A Members may appoint up to two managers, which manager(s) have a total of 50% of the vote of all managers. The Company, as the owner of all of the Class B Membership Interests, may appoint one manager who has a total of 50% of the vote of all managers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contributed Capital may not be used to pay salaries or bonuses to any of the Class A Members or Class B Members, and the vote of 60% of the total outstanding Class A Membership Interests and Class B Membership Interests is required in the event Paradise on Wings wishes to use the Contributed Capital for any permitted purpose.

 

The Class A Membership Interests are identical to the Class B Membership Interests in all respects except that the Class A Membership Interests have a preferred right to distributions from Paradise on Wings with respect to the ARC Shares. The Class A Members, through their ownership of the Class A Membership Interests, are entitled to receive a total of 50% of all items of income, gain, losses, deductions and expenses (including 100% of any such items associated with the ARC Shares), and the Company, through its ownership of the Class B Membership Interests, is entitled to receive 50% of all items of income, gain, losses, deductions and expenses (with the exception of any such items associated with the ARC Shares).

 

The Company accounts for its 50% ownership interest in Paradise on Wings using the equity method of accounting because the Company has the ability to exert significant influence, but not control, over the operating and financial policies of Paradise on Wings.   The investment was initially recorded at the fair value amount of the Company’s initial investment and subsequently adjusted for the Company’s share of the net income and loss, and cash contributions and distributions, to or from Paradise on Wings.  The Company reported its income from Paradise on Wings as income from investment in Paradise on Wings in its statements of operations, and reported its investment in Paradise on Wings as equity investment in Paradise on Wings in its balance sheets.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Set forth below is a summary of the unaudited income statement of Paradise on Wings for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016 provided to the Company by Paradise on Wings.

 

Statement of Operations  Three Months
Ended
June 30, 
2016
   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 
2016
 
Revenue  $90,575   $159,763 
Operating expenses   (47,461)   (131,484)
Income from operations   43,114    28,279 
Other income / (expense)   15,583    (18,228)
Net income  $58,697   $10,051 
           
Company’s share of net income  $29,349   $5,026 

 

Set forth below is a summary of the unaudited balance sheet of Paradise on Wings at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 provided to the Company by Paradise on Wings.

 

Balance Sheet  June 30,
2016
   December 31,
2015
 
Current assets  $154,686   $62,460 
Equity investment   141,168    141,168 
Total assets  $295,854   $203,628 
           
Total liabilities  $184,749   $101,023 
Equity   111,105    102,605 
Total liabilities and equity  $295,854   $203,628 

 

Note 5. Fair Value Measurements

 

On January 20, 2014, the Company purchased a 50% ownership interest in Paradise on Wings. A description of the investment in Paradise on Wings is set forth herein under Note 4. Investment in Paradise on Wings.

 

The following table presents the Company’s equity investment in Paradise on Wings within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Equity investments – June 30, 2016  $-0-   $575,855   $-0- 
Equity investments – December 31, 2015  $-0-   $570,828   $-0- 

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The Company’s other financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and notes payable. The estimated fair values of the cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other short-term liabilities approximates their respective carrying amounts due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The estimated fair values of the notes receivable and notes payable also approximates their respective carrying amounts since their terms are similar to those in the lending market for comparable loans with comparable risks. The fair value of related-party transactions is not determinable due to their related-party nature. None of these instruments are held for trading purposes.

 

Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Employment & Consulting Agreements

 

On January 22, 2013, the Company appointed Richard W. Akam to serve as its Chief Operating Officer. In connection therewith, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Akam pursuant to which it agreed to pay him an annual base salary of $150,000, subject to annual adjustment and discretionary bonuses, plus certain standard and customary fringe benefits.  The initial term of the employment agreement is for one year and automatically renews for additional one year terms until terminated by Mr. Akam or the Company. 

 

The employment agreement provides that, on July 22, 2013, the Company would grant Mr. Akam shares of its common stock equal in value to $50,000 if Mr. Akam is continuously employed by the Company through that date. The number of shares of common stock that the Company would issue to Mr. Akam would be calculated based on the last sales price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board on July 22, 2013.  The employment agreement also provides that the Company will grant Mr. Akam additional shares of its common stock equal in value to $50,000 on January 1st of each year thereafter if Mr. Akam is continuously employed by the Company through January 1st of the applicable year. The number of shares of common stock that the Company will issue to Mr. Akam for each applicable year will be calculated based on the average of the last sales price of shares of the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board for the month of January of the applicable year.  

 

Notwithstanding the above, and in connection therewith, Mr. Akam agreed that the number of shares that may be earned by him under his employment agreement in connection with any particular grant would be equal to the lesser of: (i) 71,429 shares of common stock, or (ii) the number of shares of common stock calculated by dividing $50,000 by the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the day immediately preceding the date the Company’s obligation to issue the shares to him fully accrues. Mr. Akam also agreed that in the event the Company is unable to fulfill its obligation to issue all of the shares earned by him with respect to any particular grant because it does not have enough shares of common stock authorized and available for issuance, (i) Mr. Akam will not require the Company to issue more shares of common stock than are then authorized and available for issuance by the Company, and (i) the Company may settle any liability to Mr. Akam created as a result thereof in cash.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

In the event the Company terminates Mr. Akam’s employment without “cause” (as such term is defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Akam will be entitled to receive the following severance compensation from the Company: (i) if the Company terminates Mr. Akam’s employment during the first year of his employment with the Company, that amount of compensation equal to the salary payable to Mr. Akam during that year, (ii) if the Company terminates Mr. Akam’s employment during the second year of his employment with the Company, that amount of compensation equal to nine months of the salary payable to Mr. Akam during that year, (iii) if the Company terminates Mr. Akam’s employment during the third year of his employment with the Company, that amount of compensation equal to six months of the salary payable to Mr. Akam during that year, and (iv) if the Company terminates Mr. Akam’s employment after the third year of his employment with the Company, that amount of compensation equal to three months of the salary payable to Mr. Akam during the year that such termination occurs. Mr. Akam will not be entitled to receive any severance compensation from the Company if the Company terminates his employment for “cause” or as a result of his disability, or if Mr. Akam resigns from his employment with the Company.

 

The employment agreement also contains customary provisions that provide that, during the term of Mr. Akam’s employment with the Company and for a period of one year thereafter, Mr. Akam is prohibited from disclosing confidential information of the Company, soliciting Company employees and certain other persons, and competing with the Company.

 

On July 31, 2013, the Company appointed Richard Akam as its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. The Company and Mr. Akam did not amend the employment agreement in connection with the above appointments, and Mr. Akam is not receiving any additional compensation in connection with the above appointments.

 

On August 19, 2013, the Company appointed Daniel Slone as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. The Company agreed to pay Mr. Slone an annual base salary of $1.00 in connection with his appointment. The Company did not enter into an employment agreement with Mr. Slone. In connection therewith, on August 19, 2013, Richard Akam resigned as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Akam retained his positions as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary.

 

On each of January 1, 2015 and January 1, 2016, Mr. Akam earned 71,429 shares of common stock under the terms of his employment agreement with the Company.

 

Operating Leases

 

In January 2013, the Company entered into a commercial lease with GGRD II, LLC for its corporate headquarters located at 13453 North Main Street, Jacksonville, Florida pursuant to which the Company leases approximately 1,800 square feet of space. The lease provided for a fixed monthly rent payment of $1,100 and expired on January 31, 2015.

 

In January 2015, the Company entered into a lease with Crescent Hill Office Park for its corporate headquarters located at 6327-4 Argyle Forest Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida pursuant to which the Company leases approximately 2,000 square feet of space. The lease provides for an initial monthly rent payment of $1,806 and expires on December 31, 2017.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 7. Notes Receivable

 

Notes Receivable - Unrelated Parties

 

In May and June 2013, the Company made loans to certain of its franchisees in the aggregate original principal amount of $40,507 to assist them with the payment of franchise fees owed to the Company and the payment of other business expenses incurred by the franchisees in running their respective restaurants. The loans are for terms ranging from one year to three years in duration, are payable in monthly installments, and do not require the payment of any interest. Payments in the aggregate amount of $723 and $1,447 were made against the loans during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

 

In September 2014, the Company made a loan to one of its franchisees in the aggregate original principal amount of $6,329 to assist it with the payment of franchise fees owed to the Company and the payment of other business expenses incurred by the franchisee in running its restaurant. The loan is for a term of three years, is payable in monthly installments, and does not require the payment of any interest. Payments in the aggregate amount of $527 and $1,055 were made against the loans during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

 

In June 2016, the Company made a loan to one of its franchisees under a promissory note in the aggregate original principal amount of $6,883, and made a lone to the same franchisee under a line of credit agreement in the aggregate original principal amount of $11,976, to assist it with the payment of franchise fees owed to the Company and the payment of other business expenses incurred by the franchisee in running its restaurant. The loan under the promissory note is for a term of two years, is payable in monthly installments beginning August 1, 2016, and accrues interest at a rate of 5% per annum. The loan under the line of credit is payable upon the completion of certain renovations to the restaurant and does not require the payment of any interest. No payments were made against the loans during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016.

 

Notes Receivable - Related Parties

   

In October 2014, the Company loaned $3,700 to Yobe Acquisition, LLC (“Yobe Acquisition”). The loan accrued interest at a rate of 6% per year and was payable on demand. The loan was paid off in full by Blue Victory Holdings, Inc. (“Blue Victory”) during the year ended December 31, 2015. The repayment was made by Blue Victory in the form of a reduction in the balance of the loans outstanding under the revolving line of credit facility that Blue Victory extended to the Company in September 2013. A description of the credit facility is set forth herein under Note 8. Debt Obligations.

 

In November and December 2014, the Company loaned a total of $16,800 to Quantum Leap QSR, LLC (“Quantum Leap”). The loan accrued interest at a rate of 6% per year and was payable on demand. The loan was paid off in full by Blue Victory during the year ended December 31, 2015. The repayment was made by Blue Victory in the form of a reduction in the balance of the loans outstanding under the revolving line of credit facility that Blue Victory extended to the Company in September 2013. A description of the credit facility is set forth herein under Note 8. Debt Obligations.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company loaned a total of $121,638 to Racing QSR, LLC (“Racing QSR”). The Company loaned an additional $289,770 to Racing QSR during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016, of which $94,436 was repaid to the Company by Racing QSR during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 6% per year and is payable on demand. Racing QSR did not make any interest payments under the loan during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016. The outstanding balance of the loan was $316,972 and $121,638 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

 

The carrying value of the Company’s outstanding notes receivable was $339,734 at June 30, 2016. A total of $3,902 of the notes receivable are reflected in cash flows from operating activities because the loans were made to assist the respective franchisees with the payment of franchisee fees owed to the Company. The remaining balance of $335,832 of the notes receivable are reflected in cash flows from investing activities because the loans were not made in connection with the payment of franchise fees, royalties or other revenue owed to the Company.

 

The carrying value of the Company’s outstanding notes receivable was $128,042 at December 31, 2015. A total of $6,404 of the notes receivable are reflected in cash flows from operating activities because the loans were made to assist the respective franchisees with the payment of franchisee fees owed to the Company. The remaining balance of $121,638 of the notes receivable are reflected in cash flows from investing activities because the loans were not made in connection with the payment of franchise fees, royalties or other revenue owed to the Company.

 

The Company had interest receivable of $-0- and $11,380 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The Company generated interest income of $-0- and $-0- for the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2016, and generated interest income of $180 and $2,758 for the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2015. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded an allowance for uncollectible interest receivable of $11,380.

 

Note 8. Debt Obligations

 

The carrying value of the Company’s outstanding promissory notes was $7,000 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, all of which was in default. Accrued interest under the Company’s outstanding promissory notes was $2,383 and $2,174 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

 

A summary of the terms of the promissory notes that were outstanding during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 and the year ended December 31, 2015 is provided below.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company issued promissory notes to four investors for a total original principal amount of $11,000 in return for aggregate cash proceeds of $11,000. The notes bear interest at a rate of 6% per annum and provide for the payment of all principal and interest three years after the date of the respective notes. The notes provide for the payment of a penalty in an amount equal to 10% of the principal amount of the notes in the event they are not paid by the end of the term. In April 2015, the Company repaid notes to two of these investors representing a total original principal amount of $4,000. As a result, a total original principal balance of $7,000 was outstanding under the two remaining notes at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. These notes are currently in default.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

On September 13, 2013, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Blue Victory pursuant to which Blue Victory agreed to extend a revolving line of credit facility to the Company for up to $1 million. Under the terms of the loan agreement, Blue Victory agreed to make loans to the Company in such amounts as the Company may request from time to time, provided that the total amount of loans requested in any calendar month may not exceed $150,000. All loan requests are subject to approval by Blue Victory. The Company may use the proceeds from the credit facility for general working capital purposes.

 

The credit facility is unsecured, accrues interest at a rate of 6% per annum, and will terminate upon the earlier to occur of the fifth anniversary of the loan agreement or the occurrence of an event of default (the “Termination Date”). The outstanding principal balance of the credit facility and any accrued and unpaid interest thereon are payable in full on the Termination Date. Loans may be prepaid by the Company without penalty and borrowed again at any time prior to the Termination Date. The obligation of the Company to pay the outstanding balance of the credit facility is evidenced by a promissory note that was issued by the Company to Blue Victory on September 13, 2013.

 

Blue Victory has the right, at any time on or after September 13, 2013, to convert all or any portion of the outstanding principal of the credit facility, together with accrued interest payable thereon, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate equal to: (i) the closing price of the common stock on the date immediately preceding the conversion date if the common stock is then listed on the OTC Bulletin Board or a national securities exchange, (ii) the average of the most recent bid and ask prices on the date immediately preceding the conversion date if the common stock is then listed on any of the tiers of the OTC Markets Group, Inc., or (iii) in all other cases, the fair market value of the common stock as determined by the Company and Blue Victory. Notwithstanding the above, in the event the Company does not have adequate shares of common stock authorized and available for issuance to be able to fulfill a conversion request, or the Company would breach its obligations under the rules or regulations of any trading market on which its shares of common stock are then listed if it fulfilled a conversion request, Blue Victory will amend the conversion notice to reduce the amount of principal and/or interest for which the conversion was requested to that amount for which an adequate number of shares of common stock is authorized and available for issuance by the Company.

 

At December 28, 2014, the outstanding principal amount of the credit facility was $3,420.

 

Between December 29, 2014 and December 31, 2015, the Company borrowed an additional $1,987,953 under the credit facility. During the year ended December 31, 2015, repayments of $1,991,373 were made by the Company. Accordingly, no principal was outstanding under the credit facility at December 31, 2015.

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2016, the Company borrowed an additional $540,573 under the credit facility, all of which was repaid by the Company during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016. Accordingly, no principal was outstanding under the credit facility at June 30, 2016.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The carrying value of the Company’s outstanding promissory notes was $7,000 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, as follows:  

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
Notes payable – related party  $-0-   $-0- 
Notes payable – in default   7,000    7,000 
Total notes payable, net  $7,000   $7,000 

 

Note 9. Capital Stock

 

The Company’s authorized capital consisted of 100,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, of which 6,592,464 and 6,521,035 shares of common stock were outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

 

Stock Issuances

 

In January 2013, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Richard W. Akam. The employment agreement provides in part that the Company will grant Mr. Akam shares of its common stock equal in value to $50,000 on January 1st of each year thereafter if Mr. Akam is continuously employed by the Company through January 1st of the applicable year. The number of shares of common stock that the Company will issue to Mr. Akam for each applicable year will be calculated based on the average of the last sales price of shares of the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board for the month of January of the applicable year. A description of the employment agreement is set forth herein under Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies – Employment Agreements.

 

On February 27, 2014, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Seenu G. Kasturi pursuant to which Mr. Kasturi agreed to purchase 206,061 shares of the Company’s common stock for $340,000. The price per share of common stock paid by Mr. Kasturi was equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the OTCQB on the day immediately preceding the date the transaction was completed. Mr. Kasturi paid for the shares through the issuance of a promissory note in favor of the Company in the amount of $340,000. The promissory note was unsecured, accrued interest at a rate of 6% per annum, and had a maturity date of March 31, 2015. The principal and interest were payable in four equal quarterly installments of $85,000 beginning June 30, 2014. The promissory note was paid off in full by Mr. Kasturi during the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

In January 2015, the Company issued 57,142 shares of its common stock to J. David Eberle pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement and release that the Company entered into with him in connection with the settlement of the legal proceeding commenced by Mr. Eberle against the Company in April 2012. The shares were valued at a price per share equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the OTCQB on the date the transaction was completed, which valued the shares at $17,143. The Company recorded a loss on settlement of litigation of $27,143 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015, comprised of the $100,000 settlement amount plus the $17,143 value of the shares, less the $90,000 stock payable recorded before the settlement of the legal proceeding. A description of the legal proceeding and settlement and release agreement is set forth herein under Note 13. Judgments in Legal Proceedings.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

In February 2015, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock to one of its non-executive employees as incentive compensation. The shares were valued at a price per share equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the OTCQB on the date the transaction was completed. The Company recognized $2,000 of stock compensation expense in connection therewith during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015.

 

In August 2015, the Company issued 20,000 shares of its common stock to one of its non-executive employees as incentive compensation. The shares were valued at a price per share equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the OTCQB on the date the transaction was completed. The Company recognized $6,600 of stock compensation expense in connection therewith during the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

In each of January 2015 and January 2016, Mr. Akam earned 71,429 shares of common stock under the terms of his employment agreement with the Company. The shares were valued at a price per share equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the OTCQB on the date the transaction was completed. The Company recognized $137 of stock compensation expense in connection therewith during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016. The Company also recognized $12,432 and $24,864 of stock compensation expense during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016 in connection with the vesting of the shares of common stock to be earned to Mr. Akam on January 1, 2017 under the terms of his employment agreement with the Company.

 

Note 10. Stock Options and Warrants

 

The Company did not issue any stock options or warrants exercisable into shares of the Company’s common stock during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 or the year ended December 31, 2015, and no stock options or warrants were exercised or outstanding during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 or the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Note 11. Stock Compensation Plans

 

American Restaurant Concepts, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan

 

In August 2011, the Company adopted the American Restaurant Concepts, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. Under the plan, 1,214,286 shares of common stock may be granted to employees, officers and directors of, and consultants and advisors to, the Company under awards that may be made in the form of stock options, warrants, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted units, unrestricted stock and other equity-based or equity-related awards.  As of June 30, 2016, 142,858 shares of the Company’s common stock remained available for issuance under the plan.  The plan terminates in August 2021.  On August 18, 2011, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-176383, with the SEC covering the public sale of all 1,214,286 shares of common stock available for issuance under the plan.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

ARC Group 2014 Stock Incentive Plan

 

In June 2014, the Company adopted the ARC Group, Inc. 2014 Stock Incentive Plan. Under the plan, 1,000,000 shares of common stock may be granted to employees, officers and directors of, and consultants and advisors to, the Company under awards that may be made in the form of stock options, warrants, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted units, unrestricted stock and other equity-based or equity-related awards.  As of June 30, 2016, all 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock remained available for issuance under the plan.  The plan terminates in June 2024.

 

Note 12. Related-Party Transactions

 

In July 2013, the Company entered into a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars, LLC and, in connection therewith, in August 2013, entered into a subcontractor concession agreement with Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership for a concession stand to be located at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. The Company subsequently assigned all of its rights and obligations under the concession agreement to DWG Acquisitions in return for a fee of $2,000 per month for each full or partial month during which the concession agreement is in effect. In July 2015, the Company extended its sponsorship agreement with the Jaguars by an additional two years and entered into a subcontractor concession agreement with Ovations Food Services, L.P. for a second concession stand at EverBank Field. The Company subsequently assigned all of its rights and obligations under the second concession agreement to DWG Acquisitions in return for an additional fee of $3,000 per month for each full or partial month during which the concession agreement is in effect. The Company maintained the fee paid to DWG Acquisitions at $2,000 per month. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in DWG Acquisitions. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of DWG Acquisitions. The Company generated revenue of $15,000 and $30,000 from DWG Acquisitions under the assignment agreements during the three-and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

 

In September 2013, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Blue Victory pursuant to which Blue Victory agreed to extend a revolving line of credit facility to the Company for up to $1 million. The credit facility is unsecured, accrues interest at a rate of 6% per annum, and will terminate upon the earlier to occur of the fifth anniversary of the loan agreement or the occurrence of an event of default. Blue Victory has the right, at any time on or after September 13, 2013, to convert all or any portion of the outstanding principal of the credit facility, together with accrued interest payable thereon, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price per share equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the OTCQB on the day immediately preceding the date the transaction is completed. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and 90% of the equity interests in Blue Victory. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and as the sole member of the board of directors, of Blue Victory. Fred Alexander serves as a member of the Company’s board of directors and as an executive officer of Blue Victory. The Company did not have any loans outstanding under the credit facility at June 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015. A description of the credit facility is set forth herein under Note 8. Debt Obligations.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

In October 2013, DWG Acquisitions became the franchisee of the Dick’s Wings restaurant located in the Nocatee development in Ponte Vedra, Florida. In connection therewith, DWG Acquisitions entered into a franchise agreement with the Company. The terms of the franchise agreement were identical to those of the franchise agreements that the Company enters into with unrelated franchisees, except that the Company did not require DWG Acquisitions to pay a franchise fee to the Company. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in DWG Acquisitions. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of DWG Acquisitions. The Company generated a total of $18,714 and $36,462 in royalties from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the three-and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

 

In February 2014, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Seenu G. Kasturi pursuant to which Mr. Kasturi agreed to purchase 206,061 shares of the Company’s common stock for $340,000. The price per share of common stock paid by Mr. Kasturi was equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the OTCQB on the day immediately preceding the date the transaction was completed. Mr. Kasturi paid for the shares through the issuance of a promissory note in favor of the Company in the amount of $340,000. The promissory note was unsecured, accrued interest at a rate of 6% per annum, and had a maturity date of March 31, 2015. The principal and interest were payable in four equal quarterly installments of $85,000 beginning June 30, 2014. Mr. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and 90% of the equity interests in Blue Victory. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and as the sole member of the board of directors, of Blue Victory. A description of the transaction is set forth herein under Note 9. Capital Stock.

 

In May 2014, DWG Acquisitions became the franchisee of the Dick’s Wings restaurant located on Youngerman Circle in Argyle Village in Jacksonville, Florida. In connection therewith, DWG Acquisitions entered into a franchise agreement with the Company. The terms of the franchise agreement were identical to those of the franchise agreements that the Company enters into with unrelated franchisees, except that the Company did not require DWG Acquisitions to pay a franchise fee to the Company. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in DWG Acquisitions. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of DWG Acquisitions. The Company generated a total of $24,154 and $48,505 in royalties from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the three-and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

 

In October 2014, the Company loaned $3,700 to Yobe Acquisition. The loan accrued interest at a rate of 6% per year and was payable on demand. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in Yobe Acquisition. He also serves as the managing member of Yobe Acquisition. A description of the loan is set forth herein under Note 7. Notes Receivable.

 

In November and December 2014, the Company loaned a total of $16,800 to Quantum Leap. The loan accrued interest at a rate of 6% per year and was payable on demand. Ketan Pandya is a director of the Company and owns approximately 70% of the equity interests in Quantum Leap. He also serves as the managing member of Quantum Leap. A description of the loan is set forth herein under Note 7. Notes Receivable.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

In December 2014, DWG Acquisitions became the franchisee of the Dick’s Wings restaurant located on Gornto Road in Valdosta, Georgia. In connection therewith, DWG Acquisitions entered into a franchise agreement with the Company. The terms of the franchise agreement were identical to those of the franchise agreements that the Company enters into with unrelated franchisees. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in DWG Acquisitions. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of DWG Acquisitions. The Company generated a total of $12,002 and $24,420 in royalties from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the three-and six month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

 

In March 2015, DWG Acquisitions became the franchisee of the Dick’s Wings restaurant located in Tifton, Georgia. In connection therewith, DWG Acquisitions entered into a franchise agreement with the Company. The terms of the franchise agreement were identical to those of the franchise agreements that the Company enters into with unrelated franchisees. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in DWG Acquisitions. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of DWG Acquisitions. The Company generated a total of $9,283 and $19,924 in royalties from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

 

In June 2015, DWG Acquisitions became the franchisee of the Dick’s Wings restaurant located in Fleming Island, Florida. In connection therewith, DWG Acquisitions entered into a franchise agreement with the Company. The terms of the franchise agreement were identical to those of the franchise agreements that the Company enters into with unrelated franchisees. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in DWG Acquisitions. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of DWG Acquisitions. The Company generated a total of $11,337 and $23,707 in royalties from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

 

In September 2015, DWG Acquisitions became the franchisee of the Dick’s Wings restaurant located in Panama City Beach, Florida. In connection therewith, DWG Acquisitions entered into a franchise agreement with the Company. The terms of the franchise agreement were identical to those of the franchise agreements that the Company enters into with unrelated franchisees. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in DWG Acquisitions. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of DWG Acquisitions. The Company generated a total of $14,563 and $27,036 in royalties from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016.

 

In March 2016, DWG Acquisitions became the franchisee of the Dick’s Wings restaurant located in Pensacola, Florida. In connection therewith, DWG Acquisitions entered into a franchise agreement with the Company. The terms of the franchise agreement were identical to those of the franchise agreements that the Company enters into with unrelated franchisees. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in DWG Acquisitions. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of DWG Acquisitions. The Company generated a total of $9,309 and $13,947 in royalties from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively, and generated $30,000 in franchise fees from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

In March 2016, DWG Acquisitions became the franchisee of the Dick’s Wings restaurant located in Kingsland, Georgia. In connection therewith, DWG Acquisitions entered into a franchise agreement with the Company. The terms of the franchise agreement were identical to those of the franchise agreements that the Company enters into with unrelated franchisees. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in DWG Acquisitions. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of DWG Acquisitions. The Company generated a total of $17,340 and $21,483 in royalties from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively, and generated $30,000 in franchise fees from DWG Acquisitions under the agreement during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company loaned a total of $121,638 to Racing QSR, LLC (“Racing QSR”). The Company loaned an additional $289,770 to Racing QSR during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016, of which $94,436 was repaid to the Company by Racing QSR during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 6% per year and is payable on demand. Seenu G. Kasturi owns approximately 8.8% of the Company’s common stock and all of the equity interests in Racing QSR. He also serves as the President, Treasurer and Secretary, and sole member, of Racing QSR. A description of the loan is set forth herein under Note 7. Notes Receivable.

 

During the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, the Company earned $131,702 and $305,484, respectively, from companies controlled by Seenu Kasturi. Additionally, during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016, the Company borrowed $540,573 from Blue Victory and repaid $540,573 to Blue Victory, an entity controlled by Mr. Kasturi, and during the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company borrowed $1,987,953 from Blue Victory and repaid $1,991,373 to Blue Victory.

 

Note 13. Judgments in Legal Proceedings

 

On October 28, 2009, the Company initiated a legal proceeding entitled American Restaurant Concepts, Inc. vs. Cala, et al was filed in in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, in Duval County (the “ARC Proceeding”). In the complaint, the Company alleged damages for trademark infringement. Also on that date, a legal proceeding entitled Cala v. Rosenberger et al. was filed with the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in and for Duval County, Florida (the “Cala Proceeding”; together with the ARC Proceeding, the “ARC & Cala Proceedings”). In the complaint, the plaintiff alleged damages for breach of contract. In January 2010, the parties to each of the actions entered into a settlement agreement with respect to both actions pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay $250,000 in full settlement of the legal proceedings (the “2010 Settlement Agreement”). In early 2010, Cala breached the terms of the 2010 Settlement Agreement, relieving the Company of any further obligations under the agreement. The Company made total payments of $40,000 under the 2010 Settlement Agreement prior to the breach by Cala. Accordingly, the remaining balance of $210,000 under the settlement agreement was reflected in settlement agreements payable at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

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ARC Group, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

On February 25, 2011, a legal proceeding entitled Duval Station Investment, LLC vs. Hot Wing Concepts, Inc. d/b/a Dick’s Wings and Grill, and American Restaurant Concepts, Inc. was filed with the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in and for Duval County, Florida. In the complaint, the plaintiff alleged damages for breach of guaranty. On October 4, 2011, a final judgment was entered by the court in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $161,747, and on November 11, 2011 a final judgment for attorneys’ fees and costs was entered in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $33,000. These judgments, together with accrued interest of $2,369 thereon, resulted in a total loss from legal proceedings of $197,116 during the year ended December 25, 2011. This loss was reflected in settlement agreements payable at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Interest expense in the amount of $2,810 and $5,621 was accrued on the outstanding balance of the settlement agreement payable during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively. The interest expense was credited to settlement agreements payable.

 

In April 2012, a legal proceeding entitled J. David Eberle vs. American Restaurant Concepts, Inc. was filed with the Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial Circuit in and for Duval County, Florida. In the complaint, J. David Eberle, one of the Company’s former employees, alleged damages for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, promissory estoppel and unpaid wages pursuant to Florida Statute § 448.08.  In January 2015, the Company entered into a settlement agreement and release with Mr. Eberle pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay Mr. Eberle $100,000, such amount to be paid in six monthly payments of $16,667 beginning March 1, 2015, and agreed to issue 57,142 shares of its common stock to Mr. Eberle. In consideration thereof, Mr. Eberle agreed to release the Company from any and all claims that were asserted or that could have been asserted by Eberle in the legal proceeding, and the complaint was dismissed with prejudice. The Company recognized a loss on the settlement of litigation of $27,142 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015.

 

In January 2015, Santander Bank filed a complaint against the Company in the Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial Circuit in and for Duval County, Florida, seeking damages of $194,181 plus interest, costs and attorney’s fees for breach of a guaranty of certain obligations of Ritz Aviation, LLC (“Ritz Aviation”) under a promissory note executed by Ritz Aviation in July 2005. This case is currently pending. The Company accrued $194,181 for the potential legal settlement during the year ended December 31, 2015. This loss was reflected in accrued legal settlement at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

Note 14. Subsequent Events

 

In August 2016, the Company entered into a full and final settlement and release agreement with Joseph Cala (“Cala”). Under the terms of the agreement, Cala and the Company agreed to release each other from all claims related to the ARC & Cala Proceedings, any and all other lawsuits that may have been filed by one party against the other, the 2010 Settlement Agreement, and any other matters, causes of action or claims either party may have had against the other. In consideration for the releases, the Company agreed to pay Cala $15,000 and issue 35,000 shares of common stock to Cala.

 

There have been no other significant subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical facts included or incorporated by reference in this report, including, without limitation, statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected revenue and costs, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or “believes” or the negative thereof or any variation thereon or similar terminology or expressions.

 

We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause our actual results to differ materially from results proposed in such statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, but are not limited to:

 

·our ability to fund our future growth and implement our business strategy;

 

·market acceptance of our restaurants and products;

 

·food safety issues and other health concerns;

 

·the cost of food and other commodities;

 

·shortages or interruptions in the availability and delivery of food and other supplies;

 

·our ability to maintain and increase the value of our Dick’s Wings® brand;

 

·changes in consumer preferences;

 

·our ability to identify, attract and retain qualified franchisees;

 

·our franchisees’ ability to identify suitable restaurant sites and open new restaurants;

 

·our franchisees’ ability to open new restaurants and operate them in a profitable manner;

 

·our limited control over the activities of our franchisees;

 

·our ability to identify, acquire and integrate new restaurant brands and businesses;

 

·our ability to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations;

 

·our ability to protect our trademarks and other intellectual property;

 

·competition and consolidation in the restaurant industry;

 

·the effects of litigation on our business;

 

·the condition of the securities and capital markets generally;

 

·economic conditions in the jurisdictions in which we operate and nationally;

 

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and statements of assumption underlying any of the foregoing, as well as any other factors set forth herein under Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations below and Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing. Except as required by law, we assume no duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements.

 

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other parts of this report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this report are based on information available to us on the date hereof and, except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those set forth herein under Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 and elsewhere in this report. The following should be read in conjunction with our financial statements beginning on page 1 of this report.

 

Overview

 

We were formed in April 2000 to develop the Dick’s Wings concept, and are the operator and franchisor of the Dick’s Wings brand of restaurants. We offer a variety of boldly-flavored menu items highlighted by our Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings spun in our signature sauces and seasonings. We offer our customers a casual, family-fun restaurant environment designed to appeal to both families and sports fans alike. At Dick’s Wings, we strive to provide our customers with a unique and enjoyable experience from first bite to last call.

 

Our Dick’s Wings concept is comprised of traditional restaurants like our Dick’s Wings & Grill® restaurants, which are full service restaurants, and non-traditional units like our two Dick’s Wings concession stands that we have at EverBank Field. We currently have 23 full-service restaurants and our two Dick’s Wings concession stands at EverBank Field. Of our 23 restaurants, 17 are located in Florida and six are located in Georgia. Our concession stands at EverBank Field are also located in Florida. All of our restaurants are owned by franchisees, and our concession stands at EverBank Field are licensed to a third-party operator.

 

Strategy

 

Our plan is to grow our company from a primarily Florida-based franchisor of Dick’s Wings restaurants into a diversified restaurant company operating a portfolio of premium restaurant brands. The first major component of our growth strategy is the continued improvement and expansion of our legacy Dick’s Wings brand. In furtherance of this, we plan to open franchised restaurants in both new and existing markets in the U.S. In our existing markets, we plan to continue to open new franchise restaurants until a market is penetrated to a point that will enable us to gain marketing, operational, cost and other efficiencies. In new markets, we plan to open several restaurants at a time to quickly build our brand awareness. We currently plan to open several new Dick’s Wings restaurants in the U.S. during the next 12 months.

 

The other major component of our growth strategy is the acquisition of controlling and non-controlling financial interests in other restaurant brands offering us product and geographic diversification. We plan to complete, and are actively seeking, potential mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives through which we can acquire or develop additional restaurant brands. In furtherance of this strategy, in January 2014, we acquired a 50% ownership interest in Paradise on Wings Franchise Group, LLC, a Utah limited liability company that is the franchisor of the Wing Nutz brand of restaurants (“Paradise on Wings”). A description of our investment in Paradise on Wings is set forth herein under Note 4 – Investment in Paradise on Wings in our financial statements.

 

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Financial Results

 

We achieved revenue of $299,201 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, compared to $244,990 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2015, representing an increase of approximately 22%. Our total operating expenses decreased $28,631 to $179,018 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, compared to $207,649 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2015. We achieved net income of $149,532 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, compared to net income of $40,398 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2015. Our total assets increased $309,925 to $1,105,563 at June 30, 2016 from $795,638 at December 31, 2015, and our stockholders’ deficit decreased $275,038 to $121,041 at June 30, 2016 from $396,079 at December 31, 2015. We generated cash flows from operations of $193,860 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 compared to $(28,155) during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015, representing an increase of $222,015.

 

Outlook

 

We expect our revenue to increase during the next 12 months as we continue to improve the operations of our existing Dick’s Wings restaurants and open new Dick’s Wings restaurants, as we acquire interests in other restaurant brands, and as the economy continues to improve. We expect net income to increase during the next 12 months as we generate additional revenue through our new and existing restaurants and as we generate additional income through our 50% ownership interest in Paradise on Wings. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event we complete additional acquisitions of controlling or non-controlling financial interests in other restaurant brands through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures or other strategic initiatives, our financial results will include and reflect the financial results of the target entities. Accordingly, the completion of any such transactions in the future may have a substantial beneficial or negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

For information regarding our critical accounting policies, please refer to the discussion provided in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 under the caption “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies”.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements applicable to our business, please refer to the discussion provided in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 under the caption “Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Recent Accounting Pronouncements” and in our Notes to Financial Statements included therein.

 

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Comparison of the Three-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015

 

Revenue

 

Revenue consists primarily of royalty payments and franchise fees that we receive from our franchisees. Revenue increased $54,211 to $299,201 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016 from $244,990 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2015. The increase of $54,211 was due primarily to an increase of $73,726 for royalties, partially offset by a decrease of $30,000 for franchise fees. Our royalties were positively impacted by increased sales by our franchisees at our existing restaurants, sales by franchisees at new restaurants that opened during the past 12 months, and operational improvements that we implemented at each of our franchisees’ restaurants. Our franchise fees increased as a result of the opening of new Dicks Wings restaurants. We expect our revenue to increase during the next 12 months as we continue to improve the operations of our existing Dick’s Wings restaurants and open new Dick’s Wings restaurants, as we acquire additional interests in other restaurant brands, and as the economy continues to improve.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses consist primarily of professional fees, employee compensation expense, and general and administrative expenses.

 

Professional Fees. Professional fees consist of fees paid to our independent accountants, lawyers, technology consultants and other professionals and consultants. Professional fees decreased $28,409 to $32,740 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016 from $61,149 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2015. The decrease of $28,409 was due primarily to a decrease of $28,272 for consulting fees. We expect our professional fees to increase during the next 12 months as we incur increased legal, accounting, technology and consulting fees in connection with the general expansion of our business and operations and our compliance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

 

Employee Compensation Expense. Employee compensation expense consists of salaries, bonuses and other cash compensation, equity-based compensation and employee benefits paid or granted to our executive officers and employees, and the related payroll taxes. Employee compensation expense decreased $16,209 to $119,574 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016 from $135,783 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2015. The decrease of $16,209 was due primarily to a decrease of $24,000 for bonuses, partially offset by increases in other compensation expenses. We expect employee compensation expense to increase over the next 12 months as we hire additional executive officers and other employees in connection with the growth and expansion of our business and operations.

 

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses consist of marketing and advertising expenses, bank service charges, computer and internet expenses, dues and subscriptions, licenses and filing fees, insurance expenses, investor relations expenses, shareholder meeting expenses, bad debt expense, office supplies, rent expense, repairs and maintenance expenses, telephone expenses, travel expenses, utilities expenses and other miscellaneous general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased $15,987 to $26,704 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016 from $10,717 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2015. The increase of $15,987 was due primarily to an increase of $11,380 for bad debt expense. We expect general and administrative expenses to increase over the next 12 months as we incur increasing expenses for marketing and advertising, investor relations, travel, rent, office supplies, insurance and other miscellaneous items associated with the general growth of our business and operations.

 

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Income From Investment in Paradise on Wings

 

Income from investment in Paradise on Wings consists of our share of the income from our 50% ownership interest in Paradise on Wings that we purchased on January 20, 2014. We generated income on our investment of $29,349 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016 compared to income from our investment of $6,035 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2015. The increase of $23,314 was due primarily to an increase in sales and a decrease in operating expenses by Paradise on Wings. A description of our investment in Paradise on Wings is set forth under Note 4. Investment in Paradise on Wings in our financial statements. We expect to recognize additional income, and may incur losses, from our investment in Paradise on Wings during the next 12 months. The amount of such income and losses will fluctuate based on the financial results of Paradise on Wings.

 

Net Income

 

We generated net income of $149,532 during the three-month period ended June 30, 2016 compared to net income of $40,398 during the three-month period ended June 30, 2015. The increase of $109,134 was due primarily to increases of $54,211 for revenue and $23,314 for income from investment in Paradise on Wings, and a decrease of $28,409 for professional fees. We expect net income to increase during the next 12 months as we continue to generate additional revenue through our new and existing restaurants and as our operating expenses continue to decrease as a percentage of revenue.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event we complete additional acquisitions of controlling or non-controlling financial interests in other restaurant brands through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures or other strategic initiatives, our financial results will include and reflect the financial results of the target entities. Accordingly, the completion of any such transactions in the future may have a substantial beneficial or negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Comparison of the Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015

 

Revenue

 

Revenue increased $139,810 to $607,816 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 from $468,006 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. The increase of $139,810 was due primarily to an increase of $120,864 for royalties.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Professional Fees. Professional fees decreased $53,555 to $68,900 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 from $122,455 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. The decrease of $53,555 was due primarily to a decrease of $46,849 for consulting fees.

 

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Employee Compensation Expense. Employee compensation expense decreased $10,671 to $249,982 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 from $260,653 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. The decrease of $10,671 was due primarily to a decrease of $34,500 for bonuses, partially offset by an increase of $28,091 for salaries.

 

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased $7,464 to $47,565 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 from $55,029 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. The decrease of $7,464 was due primarily to a decrease of $5,261 for shareholder expenses.

 

Income From Investment in Paradise on Wings

 

We generated income on our investment in Paradise on Wings of $5,026 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 compared to $21,108 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. The difference of $16,082 was due primarily to a decrease in sales by Paradise on Wings.

 

Loss on Settlement of Litigation

 

Loss on the settlement of litigation consists of the loss that we incurred in connection with the settlement agreement that we entered into with J. David Eberle in January 2015. We recognized loss on the settlement of litigation of $27,142 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. We did not recognize any loss on the settlement of litigation during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016. A summary of the terms of our settlement agreement with Mr. Eberle is set forth under Note 13. Judgments in Legal Proceedings in our financial statements. We do not expect to incur any additional losses on the settlement of litigation during the next 12 months.

 

Net Income

 

We generated net income of $250,174 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 compared to net income of $16,034 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. The increase of $234,140 was due primarily to an increase of $139,810 for revenue and decreases of $53,555 for professional fees and $27,142 for loss on settlement of litigation.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Since our inception, we have funded our operations primarily through private sales of equity securities and the use of short- and long-term debt.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $193,860 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 compared to net cash used by operating activities of $28,155 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. The difference of $222,015 for cash provided by operating activities was due primarily to increases of $234,140 for net income and $64,231 for advertising fund liabilities. This was partially offset by a decrease of $59,626 for accounts payable and accrued liabilities and an increase of $55,280 for accounts receivable.

 

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Net cash used by investing activities was $195,334 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 compared to $131,880 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. The increase of $63,454 was due to an increase of $133,323 for issuance of notes receivable to related parties, partially offset by an increase of $69,869 for repayments of notes receivable to related parties.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $162,580 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. We did not have any net cash flows from financing activities during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016. The decrease of $162,580 was due to decreases of $98,970 for proceeds from the issuance of notes payable to related parties and $170,000 for proceeds from stock subscriptions receivable. This was partially offset by a decrease of $102,390 for repayments of notes payable to related parties.

 

Our primary sources of capital since December 29, 2014 are set forth below.

 

Between December 29, 2014 and December 31, 2015, we borrowed $1,987,953 under our credit facility from Blue Victory Holdings. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we repaid $1,991,373 under the credit facility. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2015, we did not have any principal outstanding under the credit facility. A summary of the terms of our credit facility with Blue Victory Holdings is set forth under Note 8. Debt Obligations in our financial statements.

 

Between January 1, 2016 and June 30, 2016, we borrowed an additional $540,573 from Blue Victory Holdings under the credit facility, all of which was repaid by us during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2016, we did not have any principal outstanding under the credit facility.

 

To date, our capital needs have been met primarily through cash generated by our operations, sales of our equity securities and the use of short- and long-term debt to fund our operations. More recently, we have relied upon the $1 million revolving credit facility that we obtained through Blue Victory Holdings in September 2013 and the proceeds from the promissory note issued to us by Seenu G. Kasturi in connection with the $340,000 financing transaction that we entered into with him in February 2014 to fund our operations and recent expansion efforts. We have used the proceeds from the sale of our equity securities and the issuance of short-and long-term debt to pay virtually all of the costs and expenses that we have incurred to date. These costs and expenses have been comprised primarily of the professional fees, employee compensation expenses, and general and administrative expenses discussed above.

 

We intend to rely primarily on cash generated by our operations and proceeds from our credit facility with Blue Victory Holdings to fund our operations and expansion efforts, including additional acquisitions of controlling and non-controlling financial interests in other restaurant brands, during the next 12 months. A summary of the material terms of our credit facility with Blue Victory Holdings is set forth under Note 8. Debt Obligations in our financial statements.

 

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We can provide no assurance that these sources of capital will be adequate to fund our operations and expansion efforts during the next 12 months. If these sources of capital are not adequate, we will need to obtain additional capital through alternative sources of financing. We may attempt to obtain additional capital through the sale of equity securities or the issuance of short- and long-term debt. If we raise additional funds by issuing shares of our common stock, our stockholders will experience dilution. If we raise additional funds by issuing securities exercisable or convertible into shares of our common stock, our stockholders will experience dilution in the event the securities are exercised or converted, as the case may be, into shares of our common stock. Debt financing may involve agreements containing covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, issuing equity securities, making capital expenditures for certain purposes or above a certain amount, or declaring dividends. In addition, any equity or debt securities that we issue may have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of the shares of common stock held by our stockholders.

 

We have not made arrangements to obtain additional capital and can provide no assurance that additional financing will be available in an amount or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Our ability to obtain additional capital will be subject to a number of factors, including market conditions and our operating performance. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms and conditions of any proposed future financing transactions unattractive to us. If we cannot raise additional capital when needed, or if such capital cannot be obtained on acceptable terms, we may not be able to pay our costs and expenses as they are incurred, take advantage of future acquisition opportunities, respond to competitive pressures or unanticipated events, or otherwise execute upon our business plan. This may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and, in the extreme case, cause us to discontinue our operations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of June 30, 2016, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partners, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, that had been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

As of June 30, 2016, we carried out the evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2016, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is: (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with this evaluation that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

The documents set forth below are filed as exhibits to this report.

 

Exhibit No.   Exhibit Description
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer of the registrant required by Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the registrant required by Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32.1  

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the registrant required by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

101.INS*   XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

* Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files included within Exhibit 101 hereto are furnished and not filed herewith, are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are otherwise not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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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.

 

  ARC GROUP, INC.
   
   
   
   
Date:  August 15, 2016 /s/ Daniel Slone
  Daniel Slone
  Chief Financial Officer
  (principal financial officer and duly authorized officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Exhibit Description
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer of the registrant required by Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the registrant required by Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32.1  

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the registrant required by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

101.INS*   XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

* Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files included within Exhibit 101 hereto are furnished and not filed herewith, are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are otherwise not subject to liability under those sections.