February 8, 2017

RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Second Fiscal Quarter Financial Results

RAVE Attains New Leadership

Dallas, Texas – RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVE) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 ended December 25, 2016.

Second Quarter Highlights:

·	Total consolidated revenue decreased 3.4% to $14.8 million compared to $15.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

·	Pie Five comparable store retail sales decreased 17.4% from the same period of the prior year.

·	Pie Five system-wide retail sales increased 9.7%, while average weekly sales declined 14.7%, year over year.

·	Pizza Inn domestic comparable store retail sales decreased 1.2% from the same period of the prior year, while total domestic retail sales increased by 0.4%.

·	Net loss of $7.9 million was $3.1 million greater than the same quarter of the prior year primarily due to increased impairments and other lease charges, and losses from the sale of assets.

·	On a fully diluted basis, the loss was $0.74 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to a loss of $0.45 per share for the same period of the prior year.

·	Adjusted EBITDA of ($1.2) million was $1.2 million less than the same quarter of the prior year.

·	Company-owned Pie Five operating cash flow decreased $0.3 million from the same period of the prior year.

·	Net addition of seven Pie Five restaurants during the quarter brought the total Pie Five restaurants open at the end of the quarter to 99.

"We are aggressively exploring bold new strategies that can be deployed to ultimately improve financial performance," said Scott Crane, Chief Executive Officer for Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. "Over the next year we will be addressing underperforming markets while also improving the overall customer experience at all of our restaurants."

Second Quarter Fiscal 2017 Operating Results

Revenues of $14.8 million and $30.2 million for the second quarter and year to date fiscal 2017 were 3.4% lower and 1.3% higher, respectively, than the same periods of the prior year.  For the three and six months ended December 25, 2016, the Company reported a net loss of $7.9 million and $9.4 million, respectively, compared to a loss of $4.8 million and $5.4 million for the comparable periods of the prior year.  On a fully diluted basis, the loss was $0.74 per share and $0.89 per share for the second quarter and year to date fiscal 2017, compared to a loss of $0.47 per share and $0.52 per share for the same periods of the prior year.  The increased losses for the three and six month periods ended December 27, 2015 were primarily the result of a $4.8 million non-cash impairment expense in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 related to the carrying value of Company-owned Pie Five restaurants, as well as other lease charges and losses on sale of assets.  In addition, the Company continued to provide a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.  Adjusted EBITDA declined $1.2 million and $1.7 million for the three and six month periods ended December 25, 2016, to $(1.2) million and $(1.4) million, respectively.  The decline in Adjusted EBITDA was driven by executive search fees and bad debt expenses totaling $0.5 million, as well as decreased average unit volumes at company Pie Five locations.

 

Pie Five system-wide retail sales increased 9.7% for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 when compared to the same period in the prior year driven by a 31.1% increase in average units open, while system-wide average weekly sales decreased by 14.7%, year over year.  Comparable store retail sales decreased by 17.4% for the most recent fiscal quarter compared to the same period in the prior year.     Year to date, Pie Five system-wide retail sales increased 21.6% compared to the prior year driven by a 40.9% increase in average units open, while system-wide average weekly sales declined 13.7% year over year.  Comparable store retail sales decreased 16.1% during the first six months of fiscal 2017 compared to the same period of the prior year.  The Company continues to believe that increased competition within the fast-casual segment and general industry softness contributed to weakened trends within the Pie Five system.

 

Pizza Inn total domestic retail sales increased 0.4% and decreased 0.6% for the three and six months ended December 25, 2016 compared to the same periods of the prior year.  Pizza Inn domestic comparable store retail sales decreased 1.2% and 0.5% for the three and six months ended December 25, 2016 compared to the same periods of the prior year.

"Restaurant trends around the country continue to be challenging," said Crane. "The Pie Five system continues to add new locations and is addressing sales trends through the testing of new sales channels and menu innovation.  Pizza Inn continues to see progress through enhanced franchisee engagement and the addition of initiatives such as the new loyalty program and refreshed branding."

Development Review

In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, eight new franchised Pie Five restaurants were opened, while one franchised restaurant was closed, bringing the fiscal quarter-end total unit count to 99 restaurants.

Rights Offering Continues

 

Conference Call

A conference call and audio webcast has been scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Central time today to discuss these results. Details of the conference call are as follows:

 

Alternatively, the conference call will be webcast at raverg.com. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available at the above website.

 Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating operating performance.  These non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as an alternative or substitute for its financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, pre-opening expense, gain/loss on sale of assets, costs related to impairment, other lease charges, non-operating store costs and discontinued operations.  A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income is included with the accompanying financial statements.

 

Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

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

About RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

Founded in 1958, Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group [NASDAQ: RAVE] owns, operates and franchises more than 300 Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn restaurants domestically and internationally. Pie Five Pizza Co. is a leader in the rapidly growing fast-casual pizza space offering made-to-order pizzas ready in under five minutes. Pizza Inn is an international chain featuring freshly made pizzas, along with salads, pastas, and desserts. The Company's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "RAVE". For more information, please visit www.raverg.com.

Contact:

Jami Zimmerman

RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

469-384-5000

 

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		December 25,				December 27,				December 25,				December 27,
		2016				2015				2016				2015
REVENUES:		$	14,792			$	15,311			$	30,248			$	29,847
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of sales			13,372				13,139				27,254				25,489
General and administrative expenses			2,175				1,694				4,078				3,263
Franchise expenses			984				949				1,836				1,808
Pre-opening expenses			47				304				66				736
Loss on sale of assets			656				-				699				-
Impairment of long-lived assets and other lease charges			5,197				1,010				5,366				1,010
Bad debt			298				128				351				231
Interest expense			2				2				2				3
Total costs and expenses			22,731				17,226				39,652				32,540
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES			(7,939	)			(1,915	)			(9,404	)			(2,693	)
Income tax expense			5				2,892				19				2,634
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS			(7,944	)			(4,807	)			(9,423	)			(5,327	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes			19				(23	)			2				(60	)
NET LOSS		$	(7,925	)		$	(4,830	)		$	(9,421	)		$	(5,387	)
LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - BASIC:
Loss from continuing operations		$	(0.75	)		$	(0.47	)		$	(0.89	)		$	(0.52	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations			0.01				-				-				-
Net loss		$	(0.74	)		$	(0.47	)		$	(0.89	)		$	(0.52	)
LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - DILUTED:
Loss from continuing operations		$	(0.74	)		$	(0.45	)		$	(0.89	)		$	(0.50	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		$	-				-			$	-				-
Net loss		$	(0.74	)		$	(0.45	)		$	(0.89	)		$	(0.50	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic			10,657				10,314				10,575				10,310
Weighted average common and
potential dilutive common shares outstanding			10,681				10,770				10,638				10,859

 

 

 

 

		December 25,				June 26,
ASSETS		2016 (unaudited)				2016
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,098				1,104
Accounts receivable, less allowance for bad debts
accounts of $551 and $198, respectively			2,430				2,780
Notes receivable			120				167
Inventories			199				197
Income tax receivable			194				194
Property held for sale			327				-
Prepaid expenses and other			264				430
Total current assets			4,632				4,872
LONG-TERM ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net			5,839				12,979
Long-term notes receivable			328				382
Deposits and other			230				272
Total assets		$	11,029			$	18,505
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable - trade		$	4,495				3,815
Short-term debt			1,000				-
Accrued expenses			1,104				1,220
Deferred rent			120				160
Deferred revenues			128				304
Total current liabilities			6,847				5,499
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Deferred rent, net of current portion			1,497				1,710
Deferred revenues, net of current portion			1,370				1,440
Other long-term liabilities			437				453
Total liabilities			10,151				9,102
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  (See Note 2)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 26,000,000
shares; issued 17,775,951 and 17,460,951 shares, respectively;
outstanding 10,656,551 and 10,341,551 shares, respectively			178				175
Additional paid-in capital			26,671				25,778
Retained earnings (Accumulated Deficit)			(1,335	)			8,086
Treasury stock at cost
Shares in treasury: 7,119,400			(24,636	)			(24,636	)
Total shareholders' equity			878				9,403
		$	11,029			$	18,505

 

 

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