SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2022

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BT Brands, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” “BT Brands,” or “BT”) and have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) requirements for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent in all material respects with the accounting policies for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2022. In our opinion, all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operation have been included. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full fiscal year.

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 3, 2022, does not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as of January 2, 2022, and the related notes included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2022.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and the differences could be material.

The Company

BT Brands, Inc. was incorporated as Hartmax of NY Inc. on January 19, 2016. Effective July 30, 2018, the Company acquired 100% of BTND, LLC.

Business

As of July 3, 2022, BT Brands owned and operated twelve restaurants, including nine Burger Time restaurants in the North Central region of the United States, a Dairy Queen fast-food franchised location in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, collectively (“BTND”). We own Keegan’s Seafood Grille (“Keegan’s”), a dine-in restaurant located in Florida, and Pie In The Sky Coffee and Bakery (“PIE”), a casual dining coffee shop and bakery located in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Our Burger Time restaurants feature a variety of burgers and other affordable foods, sides, and soft drinks. Our Dairy Queen restaurant offers the franchisor proscribed menu consisting of burgers, chicken, sides, ice cream, other desserts, and various beverages. Keegan’s Seafood Grille has operated in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, for more than thirty-five years and offers a variety of traditional fresh seafood items for lunch and dinner. The menu at Keegan’s includes beer and wine. PIE features an array of fresh baked goods, freshly made sandwiches, and our locally roasted coffee. Our revenues are derived from food and beverages at our restaurants; retail goods such as apparel, private-labeled “Keegan’s Hot Sauce,” and other souvenir items account for an insignificant portion of our income.

On June 2, 2022, BT Brands completed the purchase of 11,095,085 common shares representing 41.2% of Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern, Inc. (“Bagger Dave’s”). We acquired the shares from the Bagger Dave’s founder for $1,260,000, or approximately $0.114 per share. Following the investment, representatives of BT Brands were appointed to two of the three positions on Bagger Dave’s Board of Directors. Bagger Dave’s specializes in locally sourced, never-frozen prime rib recipe burgers, all-natural lean turkey burgers, hand-cut fries, locally crafted beers on draft, milkshakes, salads, black bean turkey chili, and pizza. The first Bagger Dave’s opened in January 2008 in Berkley, Michigan. There are currently six Bagger Dave’s restaurants, including four in Michigan and single units in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Centerville, Ohio.

Our Dairy Queen location is operated under a franchise agreement with International Dairy Queen. We pay royalty and advertising payments to the franchisor as required by the franchise agreement.

Fiscal Year Period

BT Brand’s fiscal year is a 52/53-week year, ending on the Sunday closest to December 31. Most years consist of four 13-week accounting periods comprising a 52-week year. Fiscal 2022 is 52 weeks ending January 1, 2023, and fiscal 2021 was a 52-weeks ending January 2, 2022.

Cash

At times, our bank deposits exceed the amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In addition, we maintain cash deposits in brokerage accounts, including money market funds above the insured amount. We do not believe there is a significant risk related to cash.

Investment

Our 41.2% ownership of Bagger Dave’s is accounted for using the “equity method” of accounting. Under the equity method, our share of the net income (loss) is recognized as income (loss) in our condensed consolidated statements of income and added to (subtracted from) the investment account. Dividends received, if any, are deducted from the investment. See Note 9 for information regarding our related party investment.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our accounting for fair value measurements of assets and liabilities, including available-for-sale securities, is that they are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the statements on a recurring or nonrecurring basis, adhere to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the input to valuation techniques used to measure fair value.

The hierarchy prioritizes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to measurements involving significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

· Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we can access at the measurement date.

· Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the entire term of the asset or liability.

· Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to fair value measurement in its entirety.

The carrying values of cash, receivables, accounts payable, and other financial working capital items approximate fair value due to the short maturity nature of these instruments.  

Investments in marketable equity securities are carried at fair value. On July 3, 2022, marketable securities consisted of Nasdaq-listed equity securities with a historical cost of $607,988. These investments are reflected in the accompanying financial statements on July 3, 2022, at the level-one fair value quoted in an active market of $527,750. 

Receivables

Receivables consist of rebates due from a primary vendor.

Inventory

Inventory consists of food, beverages, and supplies and is stated at a lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, ranging from three to thirty years.

We review long-lived assets to determine if the carrying value of these assets is recoverable based on estimated cash flows. Assets are evaluated at the lowest level for which cash flows can be identified at the restaurant level. In determining future cash flows, estimates are made by us for the future operating results of each restaurant. If such assets are considered impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.

Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of acquired business assets. In accordance with GAAP, Goodwill is not amortized. We periodically assess goodwill for impairment and have determined there is no impairment of Goodwill at July 3, 2022. 

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets with estimated finite lives result from business acquisitions and include allocated cost of trademarks, tradenames, a covenant not to compete, websites, and social media accounts. The costs of purchased intangible assets are recorded at the estimated value and are amortized over 4 to 20 years.

Assets Held for Sale

As of July 3, 2022, a property in the St. Louis area, which has a carrying value of $0, and a property in Richmond, Indiana, are held for sale. We believe the Richmond property will be sold at or above its current-carrying cost. The remaining book value of $258,751 is included in Other Assets in the accompanying balance sheet.

Income Taxes

The Company provides for income taxes under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. ASC 740 uses an asset and liability approach in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. They are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. If necessary, we provide a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value. The deferred tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability, and valuation allowances are adjusted as necessary.

As of July 3, 2022, we estimated a current tax provision at the net combined federal and state rate of approximately 27.5%.

The Company has no accrued interest or penalties relating to income tax obligations. There currently are no federal or state examinations in progress. The Company has not had any federal or state tax examinations since its inception. All periods since inception remain open for inspection.

Per Common Share Amounts

Net income per common share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income or loss per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during each period. Common stock equivalents are excluded from the computation of diluted per share amounts if their effect is anti-dilutive. There were no dilutive shares for the periods ending in 2022 and 2021.