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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended February 27, 2011 Commission file number 1-08395
MORGANS FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
4829 Galaxy Parkway, Suite S, Cleveland, OH 44128
(Address of principal executive officers) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (216) 359-9000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Title of each class
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Name of each exchange on which registered |
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Common Shares, Without Par Value |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of
the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or
Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is
not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ
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 definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one):
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registration is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
As of August 13, 2010, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by nonaffiliates of the
Registrant was $6,800,700.
As of May 11, 2011, the Registrant had 2,934,995 common shares outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III incorporates by reference certain information from the Definitive Proxy Statement for the
2011 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 24, 2011 and to be filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission about May 31, 2011.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
General
Morgans Foods, Inc. (the Company), which was formed in 1925, operates through wholly-owned
subsidiaries KFC restaurants under franchises from KFC Corporation, Taco Bell restaurants under
franchises from Taco Bell Corporation, Pizza Hut Express restaurants under licenses from Pizza Hut
Corporation and an A&W restaurant under a license from A&W Restaurants, Inc. As of May 20, 2011,
the Company operates 56 KFC restaurants, 5 Taco Bell restaurants, 10 KFC/Taco Bell 2n1s under
franchises from KFC Corporation and franchises from Taco Bell Corporation, 3 Taco Bell/Pizza Hut
Express 2n1s under franchises from Taco Bell Corporation and licenses from Pizza Hut
Corporation, 1 KFC/Pizza Hut Express 2n1 under a franchise from KFC Corporation and a license
from Pizza Hut Corporation and 1 KFC/A&W 2n1 operated under a franchise from KFC Corporation and
a license from A&W Restaurants, Inc. See Subsequent Events for further discussion of the closing
of 12 KFC restaurants. The Companys fiscal year is a 52 53 week year ending on the Sunday
nearest the last day of February.
Restaurant Operations
The Companys KFC restaurants prepare and sell the distinctive KFC branded chicken products along
with related food items. All containers and packages bear KFC trademarks. The Companys Taco Bell
restaurants prepare and sell a full menu of quick service Mexican food items using the appropriate
Taco Bell containers and packages. The KFC/Taco Bell 2n1 restaurants operated under franchise
agreements from KFC Corporation and franchise agreements from Taco Bell Corporation prepare and
sell a limited menu of Taco Bell items as well as the full KFC menu while those operated under
franchise agreements from both KFC Corporation and Taco Bell Corporation offer a full menu of both
KFC and Taco Bell items. The Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express 2n1 restaurants prepare and sell a full
menu of Taco Bell items and a limited menu of Pizza Hut items. The KFC/Pizza Hut Express 2n1
restaurant prepares and sells a full menu of KFC items and a limited menu of Pizza Hut items. The
KFC/A&W 2n1 sells a limited menu of A&W items and a full menu of KFC items.
Of the 76 KFC, Taco Bell and 2n1 restaurants operated by the Company as of May 20, 2011, 13 are
located in Ohio, 45 in Pennsylvania, nine in Missouri, one in Illinois, seven in West Virginia and
one in New York. The Company was one of the first KFC Corporation franchisees and has operated in
excess of 20 KFC franchises for more than 25 years. Operations relating to these units are
seasonal to a certain extent, with higher sales generally occurring in the summer months.
Franchise Agreements
All of the Companys KFC and Taco Bell restaurants are operated under franchise agreements with KFC
Corporation and Taco Bell Corporation, respectively. The Companys KFC/Taco Bell 2n1 restaurants
are operated under franchises from KFC Corporation and franchises from Taco Bell Corporation. The
Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express 2n1s are operated under franchises from Taco Bell Corporation and
licenses from Pizza Hut Corporation. The KFC/Pizza Hut Express 2n1 restaurant is operated under
a franchise from KFC Corporation and a license from Pizza Hut Corporation. The KFC/A&W 2n1 is
operated under a franchise from KFC Corporation and a license from A&W Restaurants, Inc. The
Company considers retention of these agreements to be important to the success of its restaurant
business and believes that its relationships with KFC Corporation, Taco Bell Corporation, Pizza Hut
Corporation and A&W Restaurants, Inc. are satisfactory. For further discussion of the requirements
of the franchise and license agreements see Other Contractual Obligations and Commitments in Part
II of this report.
In May 1997, the Company renewed substantially all of its then existing franchise agreements for
twenty years. New 20 year franchise agreements were obtained for all 54 restaurants acquired in
July 1999. Subject to satisfying KFC and Taco Bell requirements for restaurant image and other
matters, franchise agreements are renewable at the Companys option for successive ten year
periods. The franchise and license agreements provide that each KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut Express
and A&W unit is to be inspected by KFC Corporation, Taco Bell Corporation, Pizza Hut Corporation
and A&W Restaurants, Inc., respectively, approximately three or four times per year. These
inspections cover product preparation and quality, customer service, restaurant appearance and
operation.
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The Company has been in discussions with KFC Corporation for some time regarding its image
enhancement obligations and has been in receipt of certain default and termination notices from
KFC. For further discussion of these events, see the Subsequent Events section of this report as
well as recent reports filed by the Company on Form 8-K.
Competition
The quick service restaurant business is highly competitive and is often affected by changes in
consumer tastes; national, regional, or local economic conditions, demographic trends, traffic
patterns; the type, number and locations of competing restaurants and disposable purchasing power.
Each of the Companys KFC, Taco Bell and 2n1 restaurants competes directly or indirectly with a
large number of national and regional restaurant operations, as well as with locally owned
restaurants, drive-ins, diners and numerous other establishments which offer low- and medium-priced
chicken, Mexican food, pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs to the public.
The Companys KFC, Taco Bell and 2n1 restaurants rely on innovative marketing techniques and
promotions to compete with other restaurants in the areas in which they are located. The Companys
competitive position is also enhanced by the national advertising programs sponsored by KFC
Corporation, Taco Bell Corporation, Pizza Hut Corporation, A&W Restaurants, Inc. and their
franchisees. Emphasis is placed by the Company on its control systems and the training of
personnel to maintain high food quality and good service. The Company believes that its KFC, Taco
Bell and 2n1 restaurants are competitive with other quick service restaurants on the basis
of the important competitive factors in the restaurant business which include, primarily,
restaurant location, product price, quality and differentiation, and also restaurant and employee
appearance.
Government Regulation
The Company is subject to various federal, state and local laws affecting its business. Each of
the Companys restaurants must comply with licensing and regulation by a number of governmental
authorities, which include health, sanitation, safety and fire agencies in the state or
municipality in which the restaurant is located.
The Company is also subject to federal and state laws governing such matters as employment and pay
practices, overtime and working conditions. The bulk of the Companys employees are paid on an
hourly basis at rates not less than the federal and state minimum wages.
The Company is also subject to federal and state child labor laws which, among other things,
prohibit the use of certain hazardous equipment by employees 18 years of age or younger.
Suppliers
The Companys food is sourced from suppliers approved by its franchisors. Much of this purchasing
is done through a franchisee owned cooperative and the Company contracts for the distribution of
the goods to its restaurants primarily through McLane Foodservice, Inc.
Growth
The Company built no new restaurants in fiscal years 2011 or 2010. Two KFC restaurants in the St.
Louis market were closed during fiscal 2011, one due to the expiration of the lease and the
inability find a suitable replacement site in the trade area and the other due to lack of
profitability and the property was disposed. Also in the Pittsburgh, PA market, a Taco Bell
restaurant was closed due to lack of profitability and an agreement was reached with the landlord
of the location to terminate the lease before its expiration and a KFC restaurant in a fee owned
location was closed on the last day of fiscal 2011.
Employees
As of May 16, 2011, the Company employed approximately 1,722 persons, including 43 administrative
and 201 managerial employees. The balance are hourly employees, most of whom are part-time. None
of the Companys employees are represented by a labor union. The Company considers its employee
relations to be satisfactory.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The Company faces a variety of risks inherent in general business and in the restaurant industry
specifically, including operational, legal, regulatory and product risks. Certain significant
factors that could adversely affect the operations and results of the Company are discussed below.
Other risk factors that the Company cannot anticipate may develop, including risk factors that
the Company does not currently consider to be significant.
Image Enhancement and Capital Expenditure Requirements
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The Company faces significant image enhancement and relocation requirements in future fiscal
years as described under Required Image Enhancements in Part II of this report. There is
no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain sale/leaseback or debt financing on
terms which it finds reasonably acceptable to fund these obligations when due. Lack of
acceptable financing could have a material adverse affect on the operations of the Company,
including the loss of restaurants subject to enhancement or relocation requirements under
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Product and Marketing Success of Franchisors
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The Company relies heavily on the success of its franchisors in developing products and
marketing programs which support its revenues. Failure of the franchisors to provide
appropriate support could have a significant negative impact on the Companys financial
performance. |
Failure to Meet Loan Covenants
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If the Company does not meet the periodic requirements of its loan covenants and is unable to
obtain waivers of these deficiencies, its lenders could take actions which would have a
material adverse impact on the Companys results of operations. |
Contamination of the Food Supply
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The food supply in general is subject to the accidental or intentional introduction of
contaminants which can cause illness or death in humans. To the extent that the Companys
food supplies become impacted by any of these contaminants, the Companys revenue could be
significantly reduced and the Company could be subjected to related liability claims. |
Litigation
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The Company is involved in various commercial activities in the operation of its restaurants.
These activities may generate the potential for legal claims against the Company. While
many of these risks are covered by insurance, the costs of litigating large claims and any
potential resulting uninsured liability could have a material adverse effect on the Companys
results of operations. |
Environmental Liabilities
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In operating its restaurants, the Company is the owner of many real estate parcels.
Environmental problems at any of these sites could cause significant costs and liabilities
for the Company. |
Food and Labor Cost Increases
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The Company is exposed to numerous cost pressures in the operation of its restaurants
including food, fuel and minimum wage increases. To the extent that the business environment
prohibits the Company from passing on these increased costs in its selling prices, there
could be a material negative impact on the results of operations. |
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Outbreak of Avian Flu or Mad Cow Disease
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Due to the Companys reliance on poultry in its menu items, an outbreak of the Avian Flu in
the United States could cause a shortage of chicken or could cause unreasonable
panic in the public related to the consumption of chicken products, either of which would
likely have a significant adverse impact on the Companys business. To a lesser extent the
Company also uses beef in certain of its menu items and the conditions discussed above could
apply to an outbreak of Mad Cow disease. |
Governmental Laws and Regulations
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The operations of the Company are subject to many federal, state and local regulations
governing health, sanitation, workplace safety, public access, wages and benefits among other
things. The Company is also subject to various privacy and security regulations. Changes to
any of these regulations can have a significant adverse impact on the operations of the
Company. |
Quick Service Restaurant Competition
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The quick service restaurant industry in which the Company operates is highly competitive and
consumers have many choices other than the Companys restaurants. Changes in consumer tastes
or preferences could have a significant adverse impact on the operations of the Company. |
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company leases approximately 6,000 square feet of space for its corporate headquarters in
Cleveland, Ohio. The lease expires December 31, 2011 and the rent during the current term is $6,300
per month. The Company also leases space for a regional office in Youngstown, Ohio, which is used
to assist in the operation of the KFC, Taco Bell and 2n1 restaurants.
Of the 76 KFC, Taco Bell and 2n1 restaurants, the Company owns the land and building for 37
locations, owns the building and leases the land for 21 locations and leases the land and building
for 18 locations. All of the owned properties are subject to mortgages. Additionally, the Company
owns the land and building for nine closed locations, and is obligated for various terms under
leases on three other closed locations. Remaining lease terms (including renewal options) range
from 5 months to 37 years and average approximately 17 years. These leases generally require the
Company to pay taxes and utilities, to maintain casualty and liability insurance, and to keep the
property in good repair. The Company pays annual rent for each leased KFC, Taco Bell or 2n1
restaurant in amounts ranging from $24,000 to $134,000. In addition, four of these leases require
payment of additional rentals based on a percentage of gross sales in excess of certain base
amounts. Sales for four KFC, Taco Bell and 2n1 restaurants exceeded the respective base amounts
in fiscal 2011.
The Company believes that its restaurants are generally efficient, well equipped and maintained and
in good condition.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 4. (Removed and Reserved)
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Executive Officers of the Company
The Executive Officers and other Officers of the Company are as follows:
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Executive Officers: |
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Leonard R. Stein-Sapir
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Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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April 1989 |
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James J. Liguori
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President and Chief Operating Officer
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June 1979 |
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Kenneth L. Hignett
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Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
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May 1989 |
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Other Officers: |
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Barton J. Craig
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Senior Vice President General Counsel
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January 1994 |
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Vincent J. Oddi
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Vice President Restaurant Development
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September 1979 |
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Ramesh J. Gursahaney
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Vice President Operations |
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January 1991 |
Officers of the Company serve for a term of one year and until their successors are elected and
qualified, unless otherwise specified by the Board of Directors. Any officer is subject to removal
with or without cause, at any time, by a vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Companys Common Shares are traded over-the-counter (OTC Bulletin Board) under the symbol
MRFD. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sale prices of
the Common Shares as reported.
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Year ended February 27, 2011: |
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5.00 |
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3.30 |
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2nd Quarter |
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4.00 |
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2.11 |
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3rd Quarter |
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4.00 |
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2.65 |
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4th Quarter |
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3.00 |
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2.05 |
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Year ended February 28, 2010: |
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2.60 |
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1.01 |
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2nd Quarter |
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3.00 |
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1.75 |
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3rd Quarter |
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3.00 |
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2.05 |
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3.60 |
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As of May 11, 2011, the Company had approximately 775 shareholders of record. The Company has paid
no dividends since 1975 and does not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans are shown in the table below:
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securities to be |
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outstanding options |
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outstanding options |
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compensation plans |
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Equity
Compensation plans
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security holders |
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148,650 |
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1.50 |
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Equity
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350 |
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1.50 |
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Total |
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149,000 |
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1.50 |
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Shareholder Return Performance Graph
Set forth below is a line graph comparing the cumulative total return on the Companys Common
Shares, assuming a $100 investment as of February 26, 2006, and based on the market prices at the
end of each fiscal year, with the cumulative total return of the Standard & Poors Midcap 400 Stock
Index and a restaurant peer group index composed of 12 restaurant companies each of which has a
market capitalization comparable to that of the Company.
Comparison Of Cumulative Five Year Total Return
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MORGANS FOODS INC |
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100 |
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253 |
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S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX |
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100 |
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113 |
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104 |
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100 |
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133 |
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RESTAURANT PEER
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100 |
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128 |
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127 |
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75 |
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114 |
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The companies in the peer group are Boston Restaurant Assoc. Inc., Brazil Fast Food Corp.,
Briazz Inc.(included through 2009), Einstein Noah Restaurant Grp, Flanigans Enterprises Inc., Good
Times Restaurants Inc., Granite City Food & Brewery, Grill Concepts Inc., Mexican Restaurants Inc.,
Star Buffet Inc., Tumbleweed Inc. and Western Sizzlin Corp. The restaurant peer group index is
weighted based on market capitalization. Some of the companies do not currently exist as
independent publicly traded entities but are included in the calculation for the appropriate time
periods. The companies included in the peer group index were selected by the Board of Directors.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial information for each of the five fiscal years in the period ended
February 27, 2011, is derived from, and qualified in its entirety by, the consolidated financial
statements of the Company. The following selected financial information should be read in
conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in
this report.
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Years Ended |
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February 27, |
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$ in thousands, except per share amounts |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
89,891 |
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90,544 |
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92,485 |
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96,318 |
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91,248 |
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Cost of sales: |
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Food, paper and beverage |
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28,267 |
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28,457 |
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29,695 |
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29,524 |
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27,981 |
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Labor and benefits |
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26,533 |
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26,448 |
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26,850 |
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27,404 |
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24,798 |
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Restaurant operating expenses |
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23,748 |
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23,931 |
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24,068 |
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24,415 |
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22,765 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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2,831 |
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3,026 |
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3,224 |
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2,953 |
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2,950 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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5,450 |
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5,409 |
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5,740 |
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6,111 |
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5,428 |
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Loss on restaurant assets |
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841 |
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75 |
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417 |
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112 |
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Operating income |
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2,221 |
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3,198 |
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2,491 |
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5,799 |
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7,321 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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637 |
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340 |
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391 |
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349 |
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136 |
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Net income (loss) |
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(988 |
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396 |
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(1,390 |
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414 |
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3,527 |
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Basic net income (loss) per comm. sh.
(1) |
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(0.34 |
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0.13 |
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(0.47 |
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0.14 |
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1.29 |
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Diluted net income (loss) per comm.
sh. (1) |
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(0.34 |
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0.13 |
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(0.47 |
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0.14 |
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1.27 |
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Working capital deficiency |
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(29,770 |
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(3,984 |
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(16,091 |
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(5,335 |
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(2,403 |
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Total assets |
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44,088 |
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48,925 |
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51,988 |
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55,962 |
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52,323 |
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LT debt and capital lease current
portion |
|
|
27,097 |
|
|
|
3,209 |
|
|
|
16,514 |
|
|
|
3,224 |
|
|
|
2,941 |
|
Long-term debt less current maturities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,725 |
|
|
|
19,738 |
|
|
|
35,789 |
|
|
|
34,445 |
|
Long-term capital lease obligations |
|
|
1,013 |
|
|
|
1,061 |
|
|
|
1,105 |
|
|
|
1,144 |
|
|
|
1,299 |
|
Shareholders equity |
|
|
635 |
|
|
|
1,623 |
|
|
|
1,171 |
|
|
|
2,473 |
|
|
|
1,839 |
|
Net cash flow operating activities |
|
|
3,667 |
|
|
|
3,849 |
|
|
|
(98 |
) |
|
|
4,856 |
|
|
|
7,114 |
|
Net cash flow investing activities |
|
|
1,047 |
|
|
|
(1,539 |
) |
|
|
1,727 |
|
|
|
(8,061 |
) |
|
|
(3,057 |
) |
Net cash flow financing activities |
|
|
(5,885 |
) |
|
|
(3,362 |
) |
|
|
(2,800 |
) |
|
|
1,804 |
|
|
|
(2,643 |
) |
Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Computed based upon the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
during each year, which were 2,934,995 in 2011, 2010 and 2009, 2,911,448 in 2008, and
2,738,982 in 2007 and the diluted weighted average number of common and common
equivalent shares outstanding during each year, which were 2,934,995 in 2011, 2,991,941
in 2010, 2,934,995 in 2009, 2,968,654 in 2008, and 2,767,478 in 2007. |
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
During fiscal 2010 through 2011 the Company operated KFC franchised restaurants, Taco Bell
franchised restaurants and various 2n1 restaurants which include the KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut
and A&W concepts in the states of Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New
York. The average number of restaurants in operation during each fiscal year was 90 in 2011 and
92 in 2010.
Summary of Expenses and Operating Income as a Percentage of Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Cost of sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Food, paper and beverage |
|
|
31.4 |
% |
|
|
31.4 |
% |
Labor and benefits |
|
|
29.5 |
% |
|
|
29.2 |
% |
Restaurant operating expenses |
|
|
26.4 |
% |
|
|
26.4 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
3.1 |
% |
|
|
3.3 |
% |
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
6.1 |
% |
|
|
6.0 |
% |
Operating income |
|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
3.5 |
% |
Revenues
Revenue was $89,891,000 in fiscal 2011, a decrease of $653,000, or 0.7%, compared to fiscal 2010.
The $653,000 decrease in restaurant revenues during fiscal 2011 was primarily due to the permanent
closing of four restaurants and the temporary closing during the current year of three restaurants
for image enhancement; offset by the temporary closing during the previous year fourth quarter of
one restaurant for image enhancement.
Revenues for the 16 weeks ended February 27, 2011, were $24,791,000, an increase of $1,025,000, or
4.3%, compared to the 16 weeks ended February 28, 2010 primarily resulting from a 4.7% or
$1,093,000 increase in comparable restaurant revenues, $473,000 of lost revenue from three
permanently closed restaurants, offset by the temporary closing of one location in the previous
year quarter.
Cost of Sales Food, Paper and Beverage
Food, paper and beverage costs as a percent of revenue remained the same at 31.4%. There was an
increase in commodity costs throughout fiscal 2011 causing food costs to rise throughout the year
while the prior year food cost was negatively impacted by the cost of free chicken and excessive
waste during the KGC (Kentucky Grilled Chicken) rollout during fiscal 2010.
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, food, paper and beverage costs increased as a percentage of
revenues to 32.5% from 30.8% in the fourth quarter fiscal 2010. The increase of 1.7% was primarily
caused by an increase in commodity costs, higher cost promotional items and a decrease in vendor
rebates in the current year quarter.
Cost of Sales Labor and Benefits
Labor and benefits increased slightly to 29.5% of revenues, or $26,533,000, in fiscal 2011
from 29.2% of revenues, or $26,448,000, in fiscal 2010. The increase was primarily the result of
higher labor efficiency during the first two months of the Kentucky Grilled Chicken introduction during fiscal
2010.
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Labor and benefit costs for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 decreased to 30.5% of
revenues, or $7,566,000, compared to 32.3% of revenues, or $7,669,000, in fiscal 2010. This
percentage decrease was primarily the result of increased efficiencies and reduced costs related to
employee health and welfare during the current year quarter.
Restaurant Operating Expenses
Restaurant operating expenses remained the same as a percentage of revenues at 26.4%, in fiscal
2011and 2010.
Restaurant operating expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 decreased as a percentage of
revenues to 26.7%, or $6,626,000, from 27.6% of revenues, or $6,566,000, in the year earlier
quarter. This decrease reflects higher efficiencies due to higher sales volumes in the current
year quarter. Notable decreases were realized in costs related to general insurance, real estate
taxes, contract services and utilities with a slight offset from managers bonuses.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization for fiscal 2011 at $2,831,000 was a decrease from fiscal 2010 at
$3,026,000. The decrease was primarily due to the greater volume of assets becoming fully
depreciated than new assets being acquired.
Depreciation and amortization for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 at $965,000 was comparable to
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 at $913,000.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased to $5,450,000, or 6.1% of revenues, in fiscal 2011
from $5,409,000, or 6.0% of revenues, in fiscal 2010. The increase was primarily caused by costs
related to the modification of certain loan documents and costs related to the retention of a
financial advisory firm in the current year, partially offset by higher professional fees and
compensation expense for stock options in the prior year.
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, general and administrative expenses were $1,561,000, or 6.3%
of revenues compared to $1,512,000, or 6.4% of revenues, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.
This increase of $49,000 is primarily a result of costs related to the retention a financial
advisory firm.
Loss on Restaurant Assets
The Company had a loss on restaurant assets of $841,000 in fiscal 2011 compared to a loss of
$75,000 in fiscal 2010. The fiscal 2010 loss consisted of $51,000 in tangible asset impairment
while the fiscal 2011 loss had $406,000 of tangible asset impairment consisting primarily of
reductions in the value of assets related to the restaurants closed April of 2011(see Subsequent
Events for further discussion), a $125,000 reduction of assets held for sale, $152,000 of loss
related to the permanent closing of three restaurants and $89,000 of goodwill write offs related to
the sale of three restaurant locations.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 the Company had a loss on restaurant assets of $703,000
compared to a loss of $63,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. The increase was primarily
caused by the items discussed above.
Operating Income
Operating income in fiscal 2011 decreased to $2,221,000 from $3,198,000 in fiscal 2010 primarily as
a result of the items discussed above.
Interest Expense
Prepayment and Deferred Financing Costs
During fiscal 2011, the Company incurred $138,000 of prepayment charges and the write-off of
deferred financing costs relating to the early payment of debt to facilitate the disposal of a
closed restaurant location and the sale/leaseback of two
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operating restaurants. During fiscal 2010, the Company incurred $85,000 of prepayment charges and
deferred financing cost write offs related to the early payoff of debt to facilitate the sale of a
closed restaurant location. These charges were offset by the return, by a lender, of $98,000 of
prepayment penalties which were charged in error.
Bank and Capitalized Lease Interest Expense
Interest expense on bank debt and notes payable decreased to $2,286,000 in fiscal 2011 from
$2,558,000 in fiscal 2010. The decrease in interest expense for fiscal 2011 was the result of
principal payments which reduced the outstanding debt balances. Interest expense from capitalized
lease debt decreased slightly to $104,000 in fiscal 2011 from $108,000 in fiscal 2010 due to lower
principal balances.
Other Income and Expense
Other expenses were $44,000 in fiscal 2011 compared to other income of $191,000 in fiscal 2010.
The increase in expense of $235,000 consisted primarily of $111,000 in charitable contributions to
the Susan G. Komen Foundation generated by KFCs Buckets for the Cure promotion, a $65,000 penalty
related to the early termination of a Taco Bell franchise agreement and a $40,000 reduction in
miscellaneous income and discounts.
For the current year quarter other expenses were $35,000 compared to other income of $62,000 in the
previous year quarter. The increase in expense of $97,000 consisted primarily of a $65,000 penalty
related to the early termination of a Taco Bell franchise agreement and a $30,000 reduction in
miscellaneous income and discounts.
Provision for Income Taxes
There is no current federal tax provision for fiscal 2011 and 2010. The state and local tax
provisions for fiscal 2011 and 2010 are a benefit of $1,000 and a provision of $4,000,
respectively. The deferred tax provisions for fiscal 2011 and 2010 are $638,000 and $336,000,
respectively and resulted from changes in the balance of net deferred tax assets, deferred tax
liabilities associated with indefinite lived intangible assets and the valuation allowance for
deferred tax assets.
There are no current federal tax provisions for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 and 2010. The
state and local tax provisions for the quarter are a benefit of $3,000 compared to a benefit of
$8,000 for the comparable prior quarter. The deferred tax provision for the quarter was $199,000
compared to a benefit of $294,000 for the comparable prior quarter. The fourth quarter of fiscal
2011 includes an increase in the deferred tax valuation allowance of $755,000 and fiscal 2010
includes a decrease in the deferred tax valuation allowance of $165,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flow activity for fiscal 2011 and 2010 is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows. Cash provided by operating activities was $3,667,000 for the year ended February 27, 2011
compared to $3,849,000 for the year ended February 28, 2010. The decrease in fiscal 2011 in cash
provided by operating activities resulted from the $988,000 net loss in fiscal 2011, offset by an
increase of $758,000 of advance funding received on supply agreements and increases in the deferred
income tax provision and loss on sale or impairment of restaurant assets, all as compared to fiscal
2010 amounts. In fiscal 2011 the Company was provided with cash of $1,047,000 in investing
activities primarily because of proceeds from sale/leaseback transactions and the sale of three
restaurant locations. Capital expenditures in fiscal 2011 were $1,763,000 compared to $1,648,000
in fiscal 2010, as the Company completed the image enhancement of three restaurant locations in
fiscal 2011 compared to the image enhancement of one restaurant location in fiscal 2010 (see
Required Capital Expenditures below). The Company paid long-term bank debt and capitalized lease
debt of $5,903,000 in fiscal 2011, compared to payments of $3,362,000 in fiscal 2010. Proceeds
from the issuance of long-term debt were $18,000 in fiscal 2011.
The Companys debt arrangements require the maintenance of a consolidated fixed charge coverage
ratio of 1.2 to 1 regarding all of the Companys mortgage and equipment loans and the maintenance
of individual restaurant fixed charge coverage ratios of between 1.2 and 1.5 to 1 on certain of the
Companys mortgage loans. Fixed charge coverage ratios are calculated by dividing the cash flow
before taxes, rent and debt service (EBITDAR) for the previous 12 months by the debt service and
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rent due in the coming 12 months. Certain loans also require a consolidated funded debt (debt
balance plus a calculation based on operating lease payments) to EBITDAR ratio of 5.5 or less. The
consolidated and individual coverage ratios are computed quarterly. At the end of fiscal 2011, the
Company was not in compliance with the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 or with the
funded debt to EBITDAR ratio of 5.5. As of the measurement date of February 27, 2011, the
Companys consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.07 to 1 and funded debt to EBITDAR was
5.7. Also, at the end of fiscal 2011 the Company was not in compliance with the individual fixed
charge coverage ratio on 20 of its restaurant properties. The Company has not obtained waivers
with respect to the non-compliance from the applicable lenders.
The Company has engaged the services of a financial advisor to renegotiate its existing financing
arrangements and to raise replacement capital to fund its required restaurant image enhancement
obligations discussed in Note 6. As discussed below in Subsequent Events, the Company began
deferring the payment of principal and paying interest only on substantially all of its debt as
part of a strategy to engage in the negotiation of recapitalization of the Companys debt and in
order to conserve operating cash while adjusting to the closure of twelve restaurants subsequent
to February 27, 2011. As a result of this event of default, waivers of non-compliance were not
obtained and all of the Companys debt is classified as current in the balance sheet as of
February 27, 2011. The Company is continuing with its plan to recapitalize its current debt using
a combination of new debt and sale/leaseback financing which structure contemplates the payment of
the debt on which it has not met its loan covenants. If the Company does not comply with the
covenants of its various debt agreements and if the recapitalization plan is not executed
successfully, the respective lenders will have certain remedies available to them which include
calling the debt and the acceleration of payments. Noncompliance with the requirements of the
Companys debt agreements could also trigger cross-default provisions contained in the respective
agreements. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
Subsequent Events
As previously reported in the Form 8-K filed by the Company on March 16, 2011, subsequent to the
Companys fiscal year end of February 27, 2011, termination notices were received from KFC
Corporation regarding 10 of the Companys KFC restaurant locations. After discussions with KFC
Corporation, two of the restaurants were removed from the list of terminations and four more were
added, bringing the total number of restaurants which the Company was required to close to twelve.
The twelve restaurants were closed between March 30 and April 15, 2011. The restaurants which were
closed were all of the older KFC image generally referred to as Series 38 and were terminated due
to the Companys inability to remodel the restaurants to the current KFC image. The twelve
restaurants had total sales of $8,342,000 and restaurant level income of $184,000 during the year
preceding their closing. Of the twelve closed locations, the Company intends to sell the property
from the six fee owned locations and sub-lease or terminate the leases on the six leased
properties.
Beginning with the debt payments due April 1, 2011, as previously disclosed in a report on Form 8-K
filed April 8, 2011, the Company began paying interest only on substantially all of its debt. The
purpose of this strategic default was to begin negotiations with the lenders regarding the
forgiveness of prepayment penalties to facilitate the refinancing of the debt and also to conserve
operating cash while the closing of the twelve restaurants was conducted and trailing liabilities
are paid off. The Company received on May 24, 2011 a notice of default from one of its lenders
regarding debt secured by 28 of its restaurant properties. On the same date and from the same
lender the Company also received and entered into a letter agreement which defines the terms under
which the lender will engage in discussions regarding the possible restructuring of the debt
covered by the default. Also, the Company has been engaged in discussions with its other primary
lender regarding the possible restructuring of its debt. Nonetheless, given the level of the
Companys indebtedness and other demands on its cash resources, there can be no assurance that the
Companys lenders will consent to the restructuring, that the restructuring will be accomplished,
or that other actions might not be taken by creditors that would impede the Companys ability to
satisfy its obligations.
On May 3, 2011, subsequent to the Companys fiscal year end of February 27, 2011, the Company
completed the sale and leaseback of its KFC restaurant property in Ashtabula, OH. The proceeds of
the sale were used to pay off the mortgage debt on the property as well as certain other debt in
the same trust and will also be used to fund the image enhancement of the Ashtabula, OH restaurant
as well as contribute to the image enhancement of other properties. The payoff of the debt related
to the sale and leaseback of the Ashtabula, OH property reduced the Companys principal and
interest payments by
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approximately $126,000 annually, the Companys debt balance by approximately $264,000 and will add
approximately $62,000 in annual lease payments.
As previously reported in the Form 8-K filed by the Company on May 20, 2011, subsequent to the
Companys fiscal year end of February 27, 2011, the Company has entered into a pre-negotiation
agreement with KFC Corporation regarding its schedule for the image enhancement of its restaurants.
In furtherance of its ongoing negotiations with KFC regarding the Companys required image
enhancement obligations related to other restaurants, on May 19, 2011 the Company and KFC entered
into a Pre-negotiation Agreement, similar to the Pre-negotiation Agreement entered into on November
10, 2010, as described in the Companys Form 8-K filed on the same date, outlining the conditions
of reaching a final agreement related to the Companys required image enhancement obligations.
Under the May 19, 2011 Pre-negotiation Agreement, KFC has agreed to forbear until August 31, 2011
from terminating the franchise agreements on the 13 operating restaurants on which KFC on May 2,
2011 delivered to the Company a notice of default (for failure to timely comply with required image
enhancement obligations) provided that the Company is in compliance with certain forbearance
conditions, which include, among others, that (i) the Company is paid up on amounts owing under the
franchise agreements, (ii) the Company is not in default of its obligations under the franchise
agreements (other than the image enhancement obligations), (iii) the Company submits to KFC a
written proposal by June 20, 2011 detailing how the Company will obtain the necessary funds to
enable it to comply with the Companys image enhancement obligations, (iv) the Company will
establish a remodel escrow account, and (v) the Company will enter into a definitive remodel
agreement with KFC by August 31, 2011.
Even though the Pre-negotiation Agreement outlines generally the mutually acceptable terms of a
final agreement related to the Companys image enhancement obligations, there can be no assurance
that the Company (i) will be able to reach an agreement with KFC regarding image enhancements that
would extend the time periods for completion of the required image enhancements, or (ii) will
complete the financial restructuring or that the restructuring will create the ability for the
Company to complete a satisfactory number of image enhancements. If KFC exercises its termination
rights, it is unclear, what, if any, action the Companys landlords and creditors may take under
cross default provisions of the Companys agreements that would impede the Companys ability to
satisfy its obligations. The termination of those franchise agreements would have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and results of operations.
Market Risk Exposure
Certain of the Companys debt comprising approximately $12.2 million of principal balance has a
variable rate which is adjusted monthly. A one percent increase in variable rate base (90 day
LIBOR) of the loans at the beginning of the year would cost the Company approximately $122,000 in
additional annual interest costs. The Company may choose to offset all, or a portion of the risk
through the use of interest rate swaps or caps if they are available and deemed to be advantageous
to the Company. The Companys remaining borrowings are at fixed interest rates, and accordingly
the Company does not have market risk exposure for fluctuations in interest rates relative to those
loans. The Company does not enter into derivative financial investments for trading or speculation
purposes. Also, the Company is subject to volatility in food costs as a result of market risk and
we manage that risk through the use of a franchisee purchasing cooperative which uses longer term
purchasing contracts. Our ability to recover increased costs through higher pricing is, at times,
limited by the competitive environment in which we operate. The Company believes that its market
risk exposure is not material to the Companys financial position, liquidity or results of
operations.
Other Contractual Obligations and Commitments
For KFC products, the Company is required to pay royalties of 4% of gross revenues and to expend an
additional 5.5% of gross revenues on national and local advertising pursuant to its franchise
agreements. For Taco Bell products, the Company is required to pay royalties of 5.5% of gross
revenues and to expend an additional 4.5% of gross revenues on national and local advertising.
KFC/Taco Bell 2n1 restaurants are operated under separate KFC and Taco Bell franchise agreements.
For Pizza Hut products in either Taco Bell or KFC/Pizza Hut Express 2n1 restaurants the Company
is required to pay royalties of 8.0% of Pizza Hut gross revenues and to expend an additional 2.0%
of Pizza Hut gross revenues on national and local advertising. For A&W products in 2n1
restaurants the Company is required to pay royalties of 7% of A&W gross revenues and to expend an
additional 4% of A&W gross revenues on national and local
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advertising. Total royalties and advertising, which are included in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations as part of restaurant operating expenses, were $9,298,000 and $9,391,000 in fiscal 2011
and 2010, respectively.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contractual Obligations |
|
2012 |
|
|
2013 |
|
|
2014 |
|
|
2015 |
|
|
2016 |
|
|
Thereafter |
|
|
Long-term debt,
including current (1) |
|
$ |
3,263 |
|
|
$ |
11,810 |
|
|
$ |
3,911 |
|
|
$ |
1,706 |
|
|
$ |
1,251 |
|
|
$ |
5,108 |
|
Interest expense on
long-term debt |
|
$ |
1,784 |
|
|
$ |
1,499 |
|
|
$ |
885 |
|
|
$ |
662 |
|
|
$ |
534 |
|
|
$ |
852 |
|
Capital leases (2) |
|
$ |
148 |
|
|
$ |
146 |
|
|
$ |
147 |
|
|
$ |
148 |
|
|
$ |
149 |
|
|
$ |
1,121 |
|
Operating leases (2) |
|
$ |
2,307 |
|
|
$ |
2,139 |
|
|
$ |
1,857 |
|
|
$ |
1,544 |
|
|
$ |
1,308 |
|
|
$ |
11,452 |
|
Closed locations (3) |
|
$ |
333 |
|
|
$ |
296 |
|
|
$ |
213 |
|
|
$ |
176 |
|
|
$ |
178 |
|
|
$ |
1,987 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
All debt has been classified as current in the consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial
statements for further discussion regarding expected debt repayment |
|
(2) |
|
Does not include contingent rental obligations based on sales performance |
|
(3) |
|
Leases related to locations closed subsequent to February 27, 2011 |
Required Capital Expenditures
The Company is required by its franchise agreements to periodically bring its restaurants up to the
required image of the franchisor. This typically involves a new dining room décor and seating
package and exterior changes and related items but can, in some cases, require the relocation of
the restaurant. If the Company deems a particular image enhancement expenditure to be inadvisable,
it has the option to cease operations at that restaurant. Over time, the estimated cost and time
deadline for each restaurant may change due to a variety of circumstances and the Company revises
its requirements accordingly. Also, significant numbers of restaurants may have image enhancement
deadlines that coincide, in which case, the Company will adjust the actual timing of the image
enhancements in order to facilitate an orderly construction schedule. During the image enhancement
process, each restaurant is normally closed for up to two weeks, which has a negative impact on the
Companys revenues and operating efficiencies. At the time a restaurant is closed for a required
image enhancement, the Company may deem it advisable to make other capital expenditures in addition
to those required for the image enhancement.
The franchise agreements with KFC and Taco Bell Corporation require the Company to upgrade and
remodel its restaurants to comply with the franchisors current standards within agreed upon
timeframes. As discussed below, the Company has not met its obligations with respect to certain of
its restaurants. As a result, the franchisor may terminate the franchise agreement for those
restaurants. In the case of a restaurant containing two concepts, even though only one is required
to be remodeled, additional costs will be incurred because the dual concept restaurant is generally
larger and contains more equipment and signage than the single concept restaurant. If a property
is of usable size and configuration, the Company can perform an image enhancement to bring the
building to the current image of the franchisor. If the property is not large enough to fit a
drive-thru or has some other deficiency, the Company would need to relocate the restaurant to
another location within the trade area to meet the franchisors requirements.
As mentioned elsewhere in this report, subsequent to February 27, 2011, the Company was required by
KFC Corporation to close twelve KFC locations because they did not meet the franchisors current
image. Image enhancement
requirements for these closed locations were formerly included in the capital requirements
schedules published by the Company and have now been removed. As discussed in Note 12 to the
consolidated financial statements, the Company has entered into a Pre-negotiation Agreement with
KFC Corporation with the intention of arriving at a definitive schedule for the completion of the
image enhancement of thirteen KFC restaurants which were the subject of default notices received on
May 2, 2011, as well as other restaurant locations. The negotiations which are being conducted
under the Pre-negotiation Agreement involve mainly restaurants with delinquent image enhancement
requirement dates or dates that are two years or less in the future. The capital requirements for
these restaurants are included in the schedule in the time frame where management believes they are
most likely to be when the definitive agreement is completed. A deposit toward the completion of
the initial two image enhancements is shown on the Companys balance sheet at February 27,
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2011 as
restricted cash. The Company will be required to place the restricted cash, as well as other
amounts calculated to fund the first two image enhancements in an escrow account. The following
schedule contains the capital requirements for image enhancements of restaurants for which the due
dates are either estimated or definitive:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of Units |
|
|
Period |
|
Type |
|
|
Capital Cost (1) |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
Fiscal 2012 |
|
Remodels |
|
$ |
2,425,000 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
Fiscal 2013 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
1,625,000 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
Fiscal 2013 |
|
Relo (2) |
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,025,000 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
Fiscal 2014 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
625,000 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
Fiscal 2014 |
|
Relo (2) |
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,825,000 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
Fiscal 2015 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
Fiscal 2018 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
750,000 |
|
|
16 |
|
|
Fiscal 2020 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
3,650,000 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
Fiscal 2021 |
|
Romodels |
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
11,275,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
These amounts are based on estimates of current construction costs
and actual costs may vary. |
|
(2) |
|
Relocations of fee owned properties are shown net of expected
recovery of capital from the sale of the former location. Relocation of
leased properties assumes the capital cost of only equipment because it
is not known until each lease is finalized whether the lease will be a capital or operating lease. |
As mentioned elsewhere in this report and other reports, the Company has been utilizing the
services of a financial advisor to renegotiate its existing financing arrangements and to raise
replacement capital to fund its image enhancement requirements. While the Company believes it will
be successful in these restructuring activities, no assurance can be given that all parties will
cooperate in the financial restructuring which would cast doubt on its successful completion.
Also, if the negotiations under the Pre-negotiation Agreement are not successful the franchisor
will likely terminate the franchise agreements on the affected restaurants. The termination of
those franchise agreements would have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial
condition and results of operations.
Capital expenditures to meet the image requirements of the franchisors and additional capital
expenditures on those same restaurants being image enhanced are a large portion of the Companys
annual capital expenditures. However, the Company also has made and may make capital expenditures
on restaurant properties not included on the foregoing schedule for upgrades or replacement of
capital items appropriate for the continued successful operation of its restaurants. The Company
may not be able to finance capital expenditures in the volume and time horizon required by the
image enhancement deadlines solely from existing cash balances and existing cashflow and the
Company expects that it will have to utilize financing for a portion of the capital expenditures.
The Company may use both debt and sale/leaseback financing but has no commitments for either.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to accomplish the image enhancements and
relocations required in the franchise agreements on terms acceptable to the Company. If the
Company is unable to meet the requirements of a franchise agreement, the franchisor may choose to
extend the time allowed for compliance or may terminate the franchise agreement.
16
Seasonality
The operations of the Company are affected by seasonal fluctuations. Historically, the Companys
revenues and income have been highest during the summer months with the fourth fiscal quarter
representing the slowest period. This seasonality is primarily attributable to weather conditions
in the Companys marketplace, which consists of portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Illinois,
West Virginia and New York. Also, the fourth fiscal quarter contains the only two holidays for
which the Companys restaurants are closed, contributing to lower sales in the period.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Companys reported results are impacted by the application of certain accounting policies that
require it to make subjective or complex judgments or to apply complex accounting requirements.
These judgments include estimations about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and
may significantly impact its quarterly or annual results of operations, financial condition or cash
flows. Changes in the estimates and judgments could significantly affect results of operations,
financial condition and cash flows in future years. The Company believes that its critical
accounting policies are as follows:
|
|
|
Estimating future cash flows and fair value of assets associated with assessing potential
impairment of long-lived tangible and intangible assets and projected compliance with debt
covenants. See Notes 1 and 3 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion
of intangible assets. |
|
|
|
|
Determining the appropriate valuation allowances for deferred tax assets and reserves for
potential tax exposures. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion
of income taxes. |
|
|
|
|
Applying complex lease accounting requirements to the Companys capital and operating
leases of property and equipment. The Company leases the building or land, or both, for
approximately one-half of its restaurants. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial
statements for a discussion of lease accounting. |
|
|
|
|
Goodwill represents the cost of acquisitions in excess of the fair value of identifiable
assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to assessment for impairment
whenever there is an indication of impairment or at least annually as of fiscal year end by
applying a fair value based test. Goodwill is disaggregated by market area, as defined by the
various advertising co-operatives in which the Company participates, for application of the
impairment tests. Also, when a property is sold, the proportion that the proceeds of the
property bears to the total fair value of the market is removed from the goodwill balance of
that market. |
New Accounting Standards
ASU 2010-06 January, 2010. Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
This update improves the disclosures regarding fair value measurements including information
regarding the level of disaggregation of assets and liabilities and the valuation methods being
employed. The provisions of this update are effective and have been adopted for the Companys
fiscal year ending February 27, 2011. The Company has determined that the changes to the
accounting standards required by this update do not have a material effect on the Companys
financial position or results of operations.
ASU 2010-28 December, 2010. Topic 350 Intangibles Goodwill and Other
This update defines when to perform step 2 of the goodwill impairment test and provides guidance
for performing the test during interim periods in addition to the annual test. The provisions of
this update are effective for the Companys fiscal year ending February 26, 2012 and early adoption
is not permitted. The Company has determined that the changes to the accounting standards required
by this update will not have a material effect on the Companys financial position or results of
operations.
17
Safe Harbor Statements
Portions of this document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Such statements include those identified by such words as may will expect
anticipate believe plan and other similar terminology. The forward-looking statements
reflect the Companys current expectations, are based upon data available at the time of the
statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to
differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. Such risks and
uncertainties include both those specific to the Company and general economic and industry factors.
Factors specific to the Company include, but are not limited to, its debt covenant compliance,
actions that lenders may take with respect to any debt covenant violations, its ability to obtain
waivers of any debt covenant violations, its ability to pay all of its current and long-term
obligations and those factors described in Part I Item 1A.(Risk Factors).
Economic and industry risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited, to, franchisor
promotions, business and economic conditions, legislation and governmental regulation, competition,
success of operating initiatives and advertising and promotional efforts, volatility of commodity
costs and increases in minimum wage and other operating costs, availability and cost of land and
construction, consumer preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Certain of the Companys debt comprising approximately $12.2 million of principal balance has a
variable rate which is adjusted monthly. A one percent increase in variable rate base (90 day
LIBOR) of the loans at the beginning of the year would cost the Company approximately $122,000 in
additional annual interest costs. The Company may choose to offset all, or a portion of the risk
through the use of interest rate swaps or caps if they are available and deemed to be advantageous
to the Company. The Companys remaining borrowings are at fixed interest rates, and accordingly
the Company does not have market risk exposure for fluctuations in interest rates relative to those
loans. The Company does not enter into derivative financial investments for trading or speculation
purposes. Also, the Company is subject to volatility in food costs as a result of market risk and
we manage that risk through the use of a franchisee purchasing cooperative which uses longer term
purchasing contracts. Our ability to recover increased costs through higher pricing is, at times,
limited by the competitive environment in which we operate. The Company believes that its market
risk exposure is not material to the Companys financial position, liquidity or results of
operations.
18
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
MORGANS FOODS, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
19
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Shareholders |
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Morgans Foods, Inc. (an Ohio
corporation) and subsidiaries (the Company) as of February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders equity, and cash flows
for each of the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits. |
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform an audit of
its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal
control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we
express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion. |
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Morgans Foods, Inc. as of February 27, 2011 and February
28, 2010, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will
continue as a going concern. As discussed in Notes 5 and 6 to the financial statements, as of
February 27, 2011, the Company was in default and cross default of certain provisions of its
most significant credit agreements and in default of the image enhancement requirements under
franchise agreements for certain of its restaurants. The Company is attempting to
restructure or refinance its existing credit agreements such that it can obtain capital
sufficient to fund its image enhancement requirements under the affected franchise agreements.
However, as of the date of this report, no such refinancing or restructuring has been
completed, nor has the Company received waivers of the loan covenant violations from its
lenders. The Companys ability to complete the debt refinancing or restructuring and to fund
the image enhancement requirements, which may be necessary to permit the realization of assets
and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business, is uncertain and raises
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. |
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
Cleveland, Ohio
May 31, 2011
20
MORGANS FOODS, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and equivalents |
|
$ |
3,034,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,205,000 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
140,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables |
|
|
561,000 |
|
|
|
470,000 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
715,000 |
|
|
|
682,000 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
799,000 |
|
|
|
742,000 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
Assets held for sale |
|
|
545,000 |
|
|
|
678,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,796,000 |
|
|
|
6,792,000 |
|
Property and equipment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
|
|
8,677,000 |
|
|
|
9,558,000 |
|
Buildings and improvements |
|
|
18,861,000 |
|
|
|
20,960,000 |
|
Property under capital leases |
|
|
1,314,000 |
|
|
|
1,314,000 |
|
Leasehold improvements |
|
|
9,502,000 |
|
|
|
10,373,000 |
|
Equipment, furniture and fixtures |
|
|
19,128,000 |
|
|
|
20,337,000 |
|
Construction in progress |
|
|
19,000 |
|
|
|
626,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,501,000 |
|
|
|
63,168,000 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
29,663,000 |
|
|
|
31,941,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,838,000 |
|
|
|
31,227,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
410,000 |
|
|
|
546,000 |
|
Franchise agreements, net |
|
|
906,000 |
|
|
|
1,133,000 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
9,138,000 |
|
|
|
9,227,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
44,088,000 |
|
|
$ |
48,925,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, current |
|
$ |
27,049,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,165,000 |
|
Current maturities of capital lease obligations |
|
|
48,000 |
|
|
|
44,000 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
4,331,000 |
|
|
|
3,683,000 |
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
4,138,000 |
|
|
|
3,884,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,566,000 |
|
|
|
10,776,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,725,000 |
|
Long-term capital lease obligations |
|
|
1,013,000 |
|
|
|
1,061,000 |
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
4,362,000 |
|
|
|
3,853,000 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
2,512,000 |
|
|
|
1,887,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred shares, 1,000,000 shares authorized,
no shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, no par value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Authorized shares - 25,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued shares - 2,969,405 |
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
Treasury shares - 34,410 |
|
|
(81,000 |
) |
|
|
(81,000 |
) |
Capital in excess of stated value |
|
|
29,488,000 |
|
|
|
29,488,000 |
|
Accumulated deficit |
|
|
(28,802,000 |
) |
|
|
(27,814,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
635,000 |
|
|
|
1,623,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
44,088,000 |
|
|
$ |
48,925,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
21
MORGANS FOODS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years Ended February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
89,891,000 |
|
|
$ |
90,544,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Food, paper and beverage |
|
|
28,267,000 |
|
|
|
28,457,000 |
|
Labor and benefits |
|
|
26,533,000 |
|
|
|
26,448,000 |
|
Restaurant operating expenses |
|
|
23,748,000 |
|
|
|
23,931,000 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
2,831,000 |
|
|
|
3,026,000 |
|
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
5,450,000 |
|
|
|
5,409,000 |
|
Loss on restaurant assets |
|
|
841,000 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
2,221,000 |
|
|
|
3,198,000 |
|
Interest expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepayment and deferred financing costs |
|
|
(138,000 |
) |
|
|
13,000 |
|
Bank debt and notes payable |
|
|
(2,286,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,558,000 |
) |
Capital leases |
|
|
(104,000 |
) |
|
|
(108,000 |
) |
Other income and expense, net |
|
|
(44,000 |
) |
|
|
191,000 |
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
(351,000 |
) |
|
|
736,000 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
637,000 |
|
|
|
340,000 |
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(988,000 |
) |
|
$ |
396,000 |
|
|
|
|
Basic net income (loss) per common share: |
|
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
|
|
Diluted net income (loss) per common share: |
|
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
|
|
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
22
MORGANS FOODS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity
Years Ended February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Common Shares |
|
|
Treasury Shares |
|
|
excess of |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Shareholders |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
stated value |
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
Balance March 1, 2009 |
|
|
2,969,405 |
|
|
$ |
30,000 |
|
|
|
(34,410 |
) |
|
$ |
(81,000 |
) |
|
$ |
29,432,000 |
|
|
$ |
(28,210,000 |
) |
|
$ |
1,171,000 |
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
396,000 |
|
|
|
396,000 |
|
Stock compensation expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,000 |
|
|
|
|
Balance February 28, 2010 |
|
|
2,969,405 |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
(34,410 |
) |
|
|
(81,000 |
) |
|
|
29,488,000 |
|
|
|
(27,814,000 |
) |
|
|
1,623,000 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(988,000 |
) |
|
|
(988,000 |
) |
|
|
|
Balance February 27, 2011 |
|
|
2,969,405 |
|
|
$ |
30,000 |
|
|
|
(34,410 |
) |
|
$ |
(81,000 |
) |
|
$ |
29,488,000 |
|
|
$ |
(28,802,000 |
) |
|
$ |
635,000 |
|
|
|
|
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
23
MORGANS FOODS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(988,000 |
) |
|
$ |
396,000 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
2,831,000 |
|
|
|
3,026,000 |
|
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
|
|
110,000 |
|
|
|
118,000 |
|
Amortization of supply agreement advances |
|
|
(1,214,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,265,000 |
) |
Funding from supply agreements |
|
|
962,000 |
|
|
|
204,000 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
638,000 |
|
|
|
336,000 |
|
Stock compensation expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,000 |
|
Loss on restaurant assets |
|
|
841,000 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposit to restricted cash account |
|
|
(140,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Receivables |
|
|
(7,000 |
) |
|
|
415,000 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
(33,000 |
) |
|
|
49,000 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
(57,000 |
) |
|
|
(118,000 |
) |
Other assets |
|
|
26,000 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
648,000 |
|
|
|
(226,000 |
) |
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
771,000 |
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
3,667,000 |
|
|
|
3,849,000 |
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
(1,763,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,648,000 |
) |
Purchase of franchise agreements |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
Proceeds from sale/leaseback transactions |
|
|
2,205,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets |
|
|
610,000 |
|
|
|
119,000 |
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
1,047,000 |
|
|
|
(1,539,000 |
) |
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt |
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments on long-term debt |
|
|
(5,859,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,323,000 |
) |
Principal payments on capital lease obligations |
|
|
(44,000 |
) |
|
|
(39,000 |
) |
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(5,885,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,362,000 |
) |
|
|
|
Net change in cash and equivalents |
|
|
(1,171,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,052,000 |
) |
Cash and equivalents, beginning balance |
|
|
4,205,000 |
|
|
|
5,257,000 |
|
|
|
|
Cash and equivalents, ending balance |
|
$ |
3,034,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,205,000 |
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Interest paid on debt and capitalized leases was $2,399,000 and $2,721,000 in fiscal 2011 and 2010,
respectively
Cash refunds for income taxes were $29,000 and $118,000 in fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MORGANS FOODS, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Description of Business Morgans Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) operate 56 KFC
restaurants, 5 Taco Bell restaurants, 10 KFC/Taco Bell 2n1 restaurants, 3 Taco Bell/Pizza Hut
Express 2n1 restaurants, 1 KFC/Pizza Hut Express 2n1 and 1 KFC/A&W 2n1, in the states of
Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York. The Companys fiscal year is a
52-53 week year ending on the Sunday nearest the last day of February. The Company operates as one
business segment.
Use of 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 pending completion of related events. These estimates and assumptions include the
recoverability of tangible and intangible asset values, projected compliance with financing
agreements and the realizability of deferred tax assets. These estimates and assumptions affect the
amounts reported at the date of the financial statements for assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated.
Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue as customers pay for products at the time of
sale. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental agencies, such as sales taxes,
are not included in revenue.
Advertising Costs The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense was
$5,493,000 and $5,553,000 for fiscal years 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with
an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company generally carries
cash balances at financial institutions which are in excess of the FDIC insurance limits.
Inventories Inventories, principally food and beverages, are stated at the lower of aggregate
cost (first-in, first-out basis) or market.
Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:
buildings and improvements 3 to 20 years; equipment, furniture and fixtures 3 to 10 years.
Leasehold improvements are amortized over 3 to 15 years, which is the shorter of the life of the
asset or the life of the lease. The asset values of the capitalized leases are amortized using the
straight-line method over the lives of the respective leases which range from 5 to 20 years.
Management assesses the carrying value of property and equipment whenever there is an indication of
potential impairment, including quarterly assessments of any restaurant with negative cash flows.
If the property and equipment of a restaurant on a held and used basis are not recoverable based
upon forecasted, undiscounted cash flows, the assets are written down to their fair value.
Management uses a valuation methodology to determine fair value, which is the sum of the
restaurants business value and real estate value. Business value is determined using a cash flow
multiplier based upon market conditions and estimated cash flows of the restaurant. Real estate
value is generally determined based upon the discounted market value of implied rent of the owned
assets. Management believes the carrying value of property and equipment, after impairment
write-downs, will be recovered from future cash flows. Assets held for sale are carried at
estimated realizable value in a sale transaction.
Deferred Financing Costs Costs related to the acquisition of long-term debt are capitalized and
expensed as interest over the term of the related debt. Amortization expense was $110,000 and
$118,000 for fiscal years 2011 and 2010, respectively. The
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balance of deferred financing costs was
$303,000 at February 27, 2011 and $458,000 at February 28, 2010 and is included in other assets in
the consolidated balance sheets.
Franchise Agreements Franchise agreements are recorded at cost. Amortization is computed on the
straight-line method over the term of the franchise agreement. The Companys franchise agreements
are predominantly 20 years in length.
Goodwill Goodwill represents the cost of acquisitions in excess of the fair value of identifiable
assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to assessment for impairment whenever
there is an indication of impairment or at least annually as of fiscal year end by applying a fair
value based test. Goodwill is disaggregated by market area, as defined by the various advertising
co-operatives in which the Company participates, for application of the impairment tests. Also,
when a property is sold, the proportion that the proceeds of the property sale bears to the total
fair value of the restaurants in the related market area is removed from the goodwill balance of
that market, and reflected in the gain or loss recorded on the sale of property.
Advance on Supply Agreements In conjunction with entering into contracts that require the Company
to sell exclusively the specified beverage products for the term of the contract, the Company has
received advances from the supplier. The Company amortizes advances on supply agreements as a
reduction of food, paper and beverage cost of sales over the term of the related contract, using
the straight-line method. These advances of $106,000 and $369,000 at February 27, 2011 and
February 28, 2010, respectively, are included in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated
balance sheets net of $236,000 and $263,000 included in accrued liabilities as of such dates.
Lease Accounting Operating lease expense is recognized on the straight-line basis over the term
of the lease for those leases with fixed escalations. The difference between the scheduled amounts
and the straight-line amounts is accrued. These accruals of $476,000 and $451,000 at February 27,
2011 and February 28, 2010, respectively, are included in other long-term liabilities in the
consolidated balance sheets net of $60,000 and $63,000 included in accrued liabilities as of such
dates.
Income Taxes - The provision for income taxes is based upon income or loss before tax for financial
reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax
consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their
carrying values for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets are also recorded for
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred
tax assets to the amount more likely than not to be realized in the future, based on an evaluation
of historical and projected profitability. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in
accordance with the standards included in ASC Topic 740 Income Taxes. This accounting guidance
requires that a position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return be recognized in the
financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than fifty
percent) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized
tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent
likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. It is also required that changes in judgment
that result in subsequent recognition, derecognition or change in a measurement of a tax position
taken in a prior annual period (including any related interest and penalties) be recognized as a
discrete item in the period in which the change occurs. It is the Companys policy to include any
penalties and interest related to income taxes in its income tax provision, however, the Company
currently has no penalties or interest related to income taxes. In general, the earliest year that
the Company is subject to examination is the fiscal year ended February 25, 2007. However, net
operating loss carryforwards generated from 2002 through 2004 remain subject to adjustment by taxing
authorities.
Stock-Based Compensation For the fiscal year ended February 27, 2011 the Company reported no
stock-based compensation expense and for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010, $56,000 of
compensation expense relating to stock options issued on November 6, 2008, the first stock options
granted after the adoption of ASC Topic 718. See Note 9 for further discussion.
Reclassifications Certain prior period items are reclassified to conform to the current period
presentations.
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NOTE 2. LOSS ON RESTAURANT ASSETS
The Company had a loss on restaurant assets of $841,000 in fiscal 2011 compared to a loss of
$75,000 in fiscal 2010. The fiscal 2010 loss included $51,000 in tangible asset impairment while
the fiscal 2011 loss had $406,000 of tangible asset impairment consisting primarily of assets
related to the restaurants closed in April of 2011, $125,000 of reduction in the value of assets
held for sale and $152,000 of loss related to the permanent closing of three restaurants and
$89,000 of goodwill write offs resulting from the sale of three locations.
NOTE 3. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consisted of the following as of the indicated dates:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
As of February 27, 2011 |
|
|
As of February 28, 2010 |
|
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
|
|
Franchise Agreements |
|
$ |
2,291,000 |
|
|
$ |
(1,385,000 |
) |
|
$ |
2,399,000 |
|
|
$ |
(1,266,000 |
) |
Goodwill |
|
|
10,492,000 |
|
|
|
(1,354,000 |
) |
|
|
10,593,000 |
|
|
|
(1,366,000 |
) |
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
12,783,000 |
|
|
$ |
(2,739,000 |
) |
|
$ |
12,992,000 |
|
|
$ |
(2,632,000 |
) |
|
|
|
Goodwill and intangibles with indefinite lives are not subject to amortization, but are
subject to assessment for impairment whenever there is an indication of impairment or, at least
annually as of the Companys fiscal year end by applying a fair value based test. The Company has
five reporting units for the purpose of evaluating goodwill impairment which are based on the
geographic market areas of its restaurants. These five reporting units are Youngstown, OH, West
Virginia, Pittsburgh, PA, St Louis, MO and Erie, PA. The Company has performed the annual goodwill
impairment tests during fiscal 2011 and 2010 and determined that the fair value of each reporting
unit was greater than its carrying value at each date. When a property is sold, the proportion
that the sales proceeds of the property bears to the total fair value of the restaurants in the
related market area is removed from the goodwill balance of that market.
The Companys intangible asset amortization expense relating to its franchise agreements was
$232,000 and $137,000 for fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively. The estimated intangible
amortization expense for each of the next five years is $109,000 per year.
The decrease in franchise agreements in fiscal 2011 resulted from the expiration of three licenses
and the write off of agreements for four closed restaurants offset by $5,000 paid for a new
agreement. The $89,000 decrease in goodwill resulted from the sale of three properties in the St.
Louis market area.
NOTE 4. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consist of the following at February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
Accrued compensation |
|
$ |
1,930,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,854,000 |
|
Accrued taxes other than income taxes |
|
|
899,000 |
|
|
|
955,000 |
|
Current portion of deferred gain on sale/leaseback |
|
|
255,000 |
|
|
|
197,000 |
|
Current portion of supply agreement |
|
|
236,000 |
|
|
|
263,000 |
|
Current portion of straight line rent |
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
63,000 |
|
Other accrued expenses |
|
|
758,000 |
|
|
|
552,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,138,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,884,000 |
|
|
|
|
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NOTE 5. DEBT
Debt consists of the following at February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
Mortgage debt, interest at
8.3-10.6%, through 2019,
collateralized by 42
restaurants in 2011 and 43
restaurants in 2010 having a
net book value at February 27,
2011 of $15,707,000 and at
February 28, 2010 of $16,510,000 |
|
$ |
14,627,000 |
|
|
$ |
16,982,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage debt, interest at
7.2-7.3% fixed through 2018
and variable thereafter,
collateralized by two
restaurants having a net book
value at February 27, 2011 of
$0 and at February 28, 2010 of $1,805,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,101,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equipment loan, interest at
7.1% fixed through 2017,
collateralized by equipment at
two restaurants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
363,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equipment loan, interest at
13.27% fixed through 2014,
collateralized by equipment at
two restaurants |
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage debt, variable
interest of 3.95% at February
27, 2011, amortization to 2028
with a term to 2013
collateralized by 13
restaurants in both 2011 and
2010 having a net book value
at February 27, 2011 of
$5,862,000 and at February 28,
2010 of $5,632,000 |
|
|
7,898,000 |
|
|
|
8,366,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equipment loan, variable
interest of 4.7% at February
27, 2011, amortization to 2018
with a term to 2013
collateralized by the
equipment at 17 restaurants |
|
|
2,108,000 |
|
|
|
2,578,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equipment loan from franchisor
for proprietary equipment,
with variable interest rate of
2.26% as of February 27, 2011 |
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equipment loan, variable
interest rate of 5.05% at
February 27, 2011,
amortization to 2018 with a
term to 2013 collateralized by
the equipment at 10
restaurants |
|
|
2,200,000 |
|
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,049,000 |
|
|
|
32,890,000 |
|
Less long term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,725,000 |
|
|
|
|
Long term debt, current portion |
|
$ |
27,049,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,165,000 |
|
|
|
|
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The combined aggregate amounts of scheduled future maturities for all long-term debt, (as
described below, all debt has been classified as current in the consolidated balance sheet), as of
February 27, 2011:
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
$ |
3,263,000 |
|
2013 |
|
|
11,810,000 |
|
2014 |
|
|
3,911,000 |
|
2015 |
|
|
1,706,000 |
|
2016 |
|
|
1,251,000 |
|
Later years |
|
|
5,108,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
27,049,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company paid interest relating to long-term debt of approximately $2,295,000 and
$2,612,000 in fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively.
During fiscal 2011, the Company incurred $138,000 of prepayment charges and the write-off of
deferred financing costs relating to the early payment of debt to facilitate the disposal of a
closed restaurant location and the sale/leaseback of two operating restaurants. During fiscal
2010, the Company incurred $85,000 of prepayment charges and deferred financing cost write offs
related to the early payoff of debt to facilitate the sale of a closed restaurant location. These
charges were offset by the return, by a lender, of $98,000 of prepayment penalties which were
charged in error.
The Companys debt arrangements require the maintenance of a consolidated fixed charge coverage
ratio of 1.2 to 1 regarding all of the Companys mortgage and equipment loans and the maintenance
of individual restaurant fixed charge coverage ratios of between 1.2 and 1.5 to 1 on certain of the
Companys mortgage loans. Fixed charge coverage ratios are calculated by dividing the cash flow
before taxes, rent and debt service (EBITDAR) for the previous 12 months by the debt service and
rent due in the coming 12 months. Certain loans also require a consolidated funded debt (debt
balance plus a calculation based on operating lease payments) to EBITDAR ratio of 5.5 or less. The
consolidated and individual coverage ratios are computed quarterly. At the end of fiscal 2011, the
Company was not in compliance with the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 or with the
funded debt to EBITDAR ratio of 5.5. As of the measurement date of February 27, 2011, the
Companys consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.07 to 1 and funded debt to EBITDAR was
5.7. Also, at the end of fiscal 2011 the Company was not in compliance with the individual fixed
charge coverage ratio on 20 of its restaurant properties. The Company has not obtained waivers
with respect to the non-compliance from the applicable lenders.
The Company has engaged the services of a financial advisor to renegotiate its existing financing
arrangements and to raise replacement capital to fund its required restaurant image enhancement
obligations discussed in Note 6. As discussed below in Subsequent Events, the Company began
deferring the payment of principal and paying interest only on substantially all of its debt as
part of a strategy to engage in the negotiation of recapitalization of the Companys debt and in
order to conserve operating cash while adjusting to the closure of twelve restaurants subsequent
to February 27, 2011. As a result of this event of default, waivers of non-compliance were not
obtained and all of the Companys debt is classified as current in the balance sheet as of
February 27, 2011. The Company is continuing with its plan to recapitalize its current debt using
a combination of new debt and sale/leaseback financing which structure contemplates the payment of
the debt on which it has not met its loan covenants. If the Company does not comply with the
covenants of its various debt agreements and if the recapitalization plan is not executed
successfully, the respective lenders will have certain remedies available to them which include
calling the debt and the acceleration of payments. Noncompliance with the requirements of the
Companys debt agreements could also trigger cross-default provisions contained in the respective
agreements.
Management expects that it will be able to complete the financial restructuring successfully.
Nonetheless, given the level of the Companys indebtedness and the cash requirements to fund image
enhancement requirements under certain KFC restaurant franchise agreements, there can be no
assurance that the Companys lenders will consent to the restructuring, that the restructuring will
be accomplished, or that other actions might not be taken by lenders that would impede the
Companys ability to satisfy its obligations.
The Companys reduced debt payments and covenant violations discussed above could result in the
exercise of certain remedies available to the lenders which may include calling of the debt,
acceleration of payments or foreclosure on the Companys assets
which secure the debt. The lenders have not initiated any of these remedies, and management
believes, but
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cannot assure, that these actions will not be taken prior to the Company completing
the financial restructuring described above. However, if the lenders initiate any of the remedies,
the Companys ability to fulfill its obligations under its franchise agreements will be adversely
affected, and there would be significant uncertainty as to the Companys ability to complete a
financial restructuring. Consequently, there is substantial doubt that the Company will be able to
continue as a going concern, and therefore, if applicable, the Company may be unable to realize its
asset carrying values and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to recoverability and classification
of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that may be necessary if the Company is
unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 6. LEASE OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
Property under capital leases at February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
Leased property: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings and land |
|
$ |
1,298,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,298,000 |
|
Equipment, furniture and fixtures |
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
1,314,000 |
|
|
|
1,314,000 |
|
Less accumulated amortization |
|
|
515,000 |
|
|
|
517,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
799,000 |
|
|
$ |
797,000 |
|
|
|
|
Amortization of leased property under capital leases was $2,000 in fiscal 2011 and $83,000
in fiscal 2010.
Related obligations under capital leases at February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
Capital lease obligations |
|
$ |
1,061,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,105,000 |
|
Less current maturities |
|
|
48,000 |
|
|
|
44,000 |
|
|
|
|
Long-term capital lease obligations |
|
$ |
1,013,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,061,000 |
|
|
|
|
The Company paid interest of approximately $104,000 and $109,000 relating to capital lease
obligations in fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Future minimum rental payments to be made under capital leases at February 27, 2011 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
$ |
148,000 |
|
2013 |
|
|
146,000 |
|
2014 |
|
|
147,000 |
|
2015 |
|
|
148,000 |
|
2015 |
|
|
149,000 |
|
Later years |
|
|
1,121,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,859,000 |
|
Less amount representing interest at 10% |
|
|
798,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total obligations under capital leases |
|
$ |
1,061,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Companys operating leases for restaurant land and buildings are non-cancellable and
expire on various dates through 2050. The leases have renewal options ranging from 5 to 20 years.
Certain restaurant land and building leases require the payment of additional rent equal to an
amount by which a percentage of annual sales exceeds annual minimum rentals.
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Total contingent
rentals were $57,000 and $82,000 in fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively. Future non-cancellable
minimum rental payments under operating leases at February 27, 2011 are as follows: 2012 -
$2,307,000; 2013 $2,139,000; 2014 $1,857,000; 2015 $1,544,000; 2016 $1,308,000 and an
aggregate $11,452,000 for the years thereafter. Future non-cancellable minimum rental payments
under operating leases of locations closed subsequent to fiscal year end at February 27, 2011 are
as follows: 2012 $333,000; 2013 $296,000; 2014 $213,000; 2015 $176,000; 2016 $178,000 and
an aggregate $1,987,000 for the years thereafter. Rental expense for all operating leases was
$2,550,000 and $2,449,000 for fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively, and is included in restaurant
operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
For KFC products, the Company is required to pay royalties of 4% of gross revenues and to expend an
additional 5.5% of gross revenues on national and local advertising pursuant to its franchise
agreements. For Taco Bell products, the Company is required to pay royalties of 5.5% of gross
revenues and to expend an additional 4.5% of gross revenues on national and local advertising.
KFC/Taco Bell 2n1 restaurants are operated under separate KFC and Taco Bell franchise agreements.
For Pizza Hut products in either Taco Bell or KFC/Pizza Hut Express 2n1 restaurants the Company
is required to pay royalties of 8.0% of Pizza Hut gross revenues and to expend an additional 2.0%
of Pizza Hut gross revenues on national and local advertising. For A&W products in 2n1
restaurants the Company is required to pay royalties of 7% of A&W gross revenues and to expend an
additional 4% of A&W gross revenues on national and local advertising. Total royalties and
advertising, which are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as part of restaurant
operating expenses, were $9,298,000 and $9,391,000 in fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The Company is required by its franchise agreements to periodically bring its restaurants up to the
required image of the franchisor. This typically involves a new dining room décor and seating
package and exterior changes and related items but can, in some cases, require the relocation of
the restaurant. If the Company deems a particular image enhancement expenditure to be inadvisable,
it has the option to cease operations at that restaurant. Over time, the estimated cost and time
deadline for each restaurant may change due to a variety of circumstances and the Company revises
its requirements accordingly. Also, significant numbers of restaurants may have image enhancement
deadlines that coincide, in which case, the Company will adjust the actual timing of the image
enhancements in order to facilitate an orderly construction schedule. During the image enhancement
process, each restaurant is normally closed for up to two weeks, which has a negative impact on the
Companys revenues and operating efficiencies. At the time a restaurant is closed for a required
image enhancement, the Company may deem it advisable to make other capital expenditures in addition
to those required for the image enhancement.
The franchise agreements with KFC and Taco Bell Corporation require the Company to upgrade and
remodel its restaurants to comply with the franchisors current standards within agreed upon
timeframes. As discussed below, the Company has not met its obligations with respect to certain of
its restaurants. As a result, the franchisor may terminate the franchise agreement for those
restaurants. In the case of a restaurant containing two concepts, even though only one is required
to be remodeled, additional costs will be incurred because the dual concept restaurant is generally
larger and contains more equipment and signage than the single concept restaurant. If a property
is of usable size and configuration, the Company can perform an image enhancement to bring the
building to the current image of the franchisor. If the property is not large enough to fit a
drive-thru or has some other deficiency, the Company would need to relocate the restaurant to
another location within the trade area to meet the franchisors requirements.
As mentioned elsewhere in this report, subsequent to February 27, 2011, the Company was required by
KFC Corporation to close twelve KFC locations because they did not meet the franchisors current
image. Image enhancement requirements for these closed locations were formerly included in the
capital requirements schedules published by the Company and have now been removed. As discussed in
Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has entered into a Pre-negotiation
Agreement with KFC Corporation with the intention of arriving at a definitive schedule for the
completion of the image enhancement of thirteen KFC restaurants which were the subject of default
notices received on May 2, 2011, as well as other restaurant locations. The negotiations which are
being conducted under the Pre-negotiation Agreement involve mainly restaurants with delinquent
image enhancement requirement dates or dates that are two years or less in the future. The capital
requirements for these restaurants are included in the schedule in the time frame where management
believes they are most likely to be when the definitive agreement is completed. A deposit toward
the completion of the initial two image enhancements is shown on the Companys balance sheet at
February 27, 2011 as restricted cash. The Company will be required to place the restricted cash,
as well as other amounts calculated to fund the first two image
enhancements in an escrow account. The following schedule contains the capital requirements for
image enhancements of restaurants for which the due dates are either estimated or definitive:
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|
|
|
|
Number of Units |
|
|
Period |
|
Type |
|
|
Capital Cost (1) |
|
|
8 |
|
|
Fiscal 2012 |
|
Remodels |
|
$ |
2,425,000 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
Fiscal 2013 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
1,625,000 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
Fiscal 2013 |
|
Relo (2) |
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,025,000 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
Fiscal 2014 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
625,000 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
Fiscal 2014 |
|
Relo (2) |
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,825,000 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
Fiscal 2015 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
Fiscal 2018 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
3,650,000 |
|
|
16 |
|
|
Fiscal 2020 |
|
Remodels |
|
|
750,000 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
Fiscal 2021 |
|
Romodels |
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
11,275,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
These amounts are based on estimates of current construction costs and
actual costs may vary. |
|
(2) |
|
Relocations of fee owned properties are shown net of expected recovery of
capital from the sale of the former location. Relocation of leased
properties assumes the capital cost of only equipment because it is not known
until each lease is finalized whether the lease will be a capital or operating lease. |
As mentioned elsewhere in this report and other reports, the Company has been utilizing the
services of a financial advisor to renegotiate its existing financing arrangements and to raise
replacement capital to fund its image enhancement requirements. While the Company believes it will
be successful in these restructuring activities, no assurance can be given that all parties will
cooperate in the financial restructuring which would cast doubt on its successful completion.
Also, if the negotiations under the Pre-negotiation Agreement are not successful the franchisor
will likely terminate the franchise agreements on the affected restaurants. The termination of
those franchise agreements would have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial
condition and results of operations.
Capital expenditures to meet the image requirements of the franchisors and additional capital
expenditures on those same restaurants being image enhanced are a large portion of the Companys
annual capital expenditures. However, the Company also has made and may make capital expenditures
on restaurant properties not included on the foregoing schedule for upgrades or replacement of
capital items appropriate for the continued successful operation of its restaurants. The Company
may not be able to finance capital expenditures in the volume and time horizon required by the
image enhancement deadlines solely from existing cash balances and existing cashflow and the
Company expects that it will have to utilize financing for a portion of the capital expenditures.
The Company may use both debt and sale/leaseback financing but has no commitments for either.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to accomplish the image enhancements and
relocations required in the franchise agreements on terms acceptable to the Company. If the
Company is unable to meet the requirements of a franchise agreement, the franchisor may choose to
extend the time allowed for compliance or may terminate the franchise agreement.
NOTE 7. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period which totaled 2,934,995 for
both fiscal 2011 and 2010. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is based on the combined
weighted average number of shares and dilutive stock
options outstanding during the period which totaled 2,934,995 and 2,991,941 for fiscal 2011 and
2010, respectively. For the fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, zero stock options and 7,500 stock
options respectively were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they
were anti-dilutive. For the fourth quarter ended February 27, 2011 and the fourth quarter ended
February 28, 2010, zero stock options and 7,500 stock options respectively were excluded from the
computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. No dilution was
calculated for periods in which
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there was a loss. In computing diluted net income (loss) per common share, the Company has
utilized the treasury stock method. The following table reconciles the difference between basic
and diluted earnings per common share:
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal year ended February 27, 2011 |
|
|
Fiscal year ended February 28, 2010 |
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Per Share |
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Per Share |
|
|
|
(Numerator) |
|
|
(Denominator) |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
(Numerator) |
|
|
(Denominator) |
|
|
Amount |
|
Basic EPS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) available to common shareholders |
|
$ |
(988,000 |
) |
|
|
2,934,995 |
|
|
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
|
$ |
396,000 |
|
|
|
2,934,995 |
|
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of Dilutive Securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Stock Options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,946 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted EPS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) available to common shareholders |
|
$ |
(988,000 |
) |
|
|
2,934,995 |
|
|
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
|
$ |
396,000 |
|
|
|
2,991,941 |
|
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
|
|
Options for 149,000 shares, exercisable at $1.50 per share expire on November 5, 2018.
NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES
There is no current federal tax provision for fiscal 2011 and 2010. The state and local tax
provisions for fiscal 2011 and 2010 are a benefit of $1,000 and a provision of $4,000,
respectively. The deferred tax provisions for fiscal 2011 and 2010 are $638,000 and $336,000,
respectively and resulted from changes in the balance of net deferred tax assets, deferred tax
liabilities associated with indefinite lived intangible assets and the valuation allowance for
deferred tax assets.
There are no current federal tax provisions for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 and 2010. The
state and local tax provisions for the quarter are a benefit of $3,000 compared to a benefit of
$8,000 for the comparable prior quarter. The deferred tax provision for the quarter was $199,000
compared to a benefit of $294,000 for the comparable prior quarter. The fourth quarter of fiscal
2011 includes an increase in the deferred tax valuation allowance of $755,000 and fiscal 2010
includes a decrease in the deferred tax valuation allowance of $165,000.
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes and income taxes calculated at the statutory tax
rate of 34% is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Tax provision (benefit) at statutory rate |
|
$ |
(120,000 |
) |
|
$ |
250,000 |
|
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit |
|
|
(1,000 |
) |
|
|
2,000 |
|
Deferred tax provision-change in valuation allowance |
|
|
745,000 |
|
|
|
(124,000 |
) |
Deferred tax provision-change in deferred state and
local income taxes |
|
|
(12,000 |
) |
|
|
54,000 |
|
Deferred tax provision-change in effective tax rate |
|
|
11,000 |
|
|
|
44,000 |
|
Deferred tax provision-change in estimated deferred
tax items |
|
|
85,000 |
|
|
|
206,000 |
|
Employment tax credits |
|
|
(68,000 |
) |
|
|
(73,000 |
) |
Other |
|
|
(3,000 |
) |
|
|
(19,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
637,000 |
|
|
$ |
340,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The components of deferred tax assets (liabilities) at February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010 are
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Accrued expenses not currently deductible |
|
$ |
266,000 |
|
|
$ |
244,000 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
(224,000 |
) |
|
|
(174,000 |
) |
Inventory valuation |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
Current portion of advance payments |
|
|
54,000 |
|
|
|
79,000 |
|
Current deferred tax valuation allowance |
|
|
(99,000 |
) |
|
|
(139,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of deferred taxes |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
Operating loss carryforwards |
|
|
2,078,000 |
|
|
|
1,688,000 |
|
Charitable contributions |
|
|
43,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Tax credit carryforwards |
|
|
514,000 |
|
|
|
403,000 |
|
Stock options |
|
|
55,000 |
|
|
|
55,000 |
|
Property and equipment |
|
|
1,409,000 |
|
|
|
1,715,000 |
|
Deferred gain on sale/leaseback |
|
|
1,476,000 |
|
|
|
1,224,000 |
|
Advance payments |
|
|
88,000 |
|
|
|
125,000 |
|
Intangible assets |
|
|
(161,000 |
) |
|
|
(112,000 |
) |
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance |
|
|
(5,398,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,614,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net non-current deferred tax asset |
|
|
104,000 |
|
|
|
484,000 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities associated with
indefinite lived intangible assets |
|
|
(2,616,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,371,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net total non-current deferred taxes |
|
$ |
(2,512,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,887,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The valuation allowance increased $745,000 during fiscal 2011 and decreased $124,000 during fiscal
2010 from changes in projections regarding the future realization of deferred tax assets. The
valuation allowance was calculated based on arriving at a net deferred tax asset equal to the
deferred items expected to be realized using two years of projected income, which is more likely
than not to be achieved.
At February 27, 2011, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards which, if not utilized, will
expire as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2023 |
|
$ |
705,000 |
|
2024 |
|
|
383,000 |
|
2025 |
|
|
1,481,000 |
|
2028 |
|
|
1,022,000 |
|
2029 |
|
|
997,000 |
|
2030 |
|
|
232,000 |
|
2031 |
|
|
1,036,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
5,856,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
The net operating loss carryforwards include $438,000 attributable to stock options exercised where
the tax benefit has not yet been realized. The tax benefit of $168,000 will be credited to equity
if realized. The Company also has alternative minimum tax net operating loss carryforwards of
$4,729,000 that will expire, if not utilized, in varying amounts through fiscal 2031. These
carryforwards are available to offset up to 90% of alternative minimum taxable income that would
otherwise be taxable. As of February 27, 2011, the Company has charitable contribution deduction
carryforwards of $111,000, alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $108,000 and employment
tax credit carryforwards of $406,000.
In connection with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, the Company has analyzed its filing positions
in all of the federal, state and local jurisdictions where it is required to file income tax returns, as
well as all open tax years in these jurisdictions. The earliest year that the Company is subject
to federal, state and local examination is the fiscal year ended February 25, 2007.
However, net operating loss carryforwards generated from 2002
through 2004 remain subject to adjustment by taxing authorities.
The Company believes
that its income tax filing positions would be sustained on audit and does not anticipate any
adjustments that would result in a material change to its financial position. Therefore, no
reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded on the financial statements.
Accordingly, the Company does not expect any material change in the next 12 months of the
unrecognized tax benefits nor recognition of amounts that would affect the Companys annual
effective tax rate.
NOTE 9. STOCK OPTIONS AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
On April 2, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a Stock Option Plan for Executives
and Managers. Under the plan 145,500 shares were reserved for the grant of options. The Stock
Option Plan for Executives and Managers provides for grants to eligible participants of
nonqualified stock options only. The exercise price for any option awarded under the Plan is
required to be not less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares on the date that the
option is granted. Options are granted by the Stock Option Committee of the Company. Options for
145,150 shares were granted to executives and managers of the Company on April 2, 1999 at an
exercise price of $4.125 and options for 350 shares were granted on November 6, 2008
at an exercise price of $1.50. The plan provides that the options are exercisable after a waiting
period of 6 months and that each option expires 10 years after its date of issue.
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At the Companys annual meeting on June 25, 1999 the shareholders approved the Key Employees Stock
Option Plan. This plan allows the granting of options covering 291,000 shares of stock and has
essentially the same provisions as the Stock Option Plan for Executives and Managers which was
discussed above. Options for 129,850 shares were granted to executives and managers of the Company
on January 7, 2000 at an exercise price of $3.00. Options for 11,500 shares were granted to
executives on April 27, 2001 at an exercise price of $.85. Options for 149,650 shares were granted
to executives on November 6, 2008 at an exercise price of $1.50. As of February 27, 2011, no
options were available for grant under either plan.
For the fiscal year ended February 27, 2011 the Company reported no compensation expense and for
the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010 the Company reported $56,000 of compensation expense
related to the stock options granted in November 2008. The calculation of compensation expensed
was made using the simplified method with volatility of 70% and risk free rate of 4.299%.
No options were granted during fiscal years 2011 or 2010. During fiscal 2011 and 2010 no options
were exercised. As of February 27, 2011 and February 28, 2010 there were 149,000 options
outstanding and exercisable at a weighted average exercise price of $1.50 per share. The table
below summarizes the stock option activity for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2011:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
Balance February 28, 2010 |
|
|
149,000 |
|
Expired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance February 27, 2011 |
|
|
149,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at February 27, 2011:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
Outstanding 2-27-11 |
|
|
Average Life |
|
|
Number Exercisable |
|
$1.50 |
|
|
149,000 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
|
|
|
149,000 |
|
|
|
|
On April 8, 1999, the Company adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan in which the Board of
Directors declared a distribution of one Right for each of the Companys outstanding Common Shares.
Each Right entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one one-thousandth of a Series A
Preferred Share (a Preferred Share) at a purchase price of $30.00 per Right, subject to
adjustment. One one-thousandth of a Preferred Share is intended to be approximately the economic
equivalent of one Common Share. During fiscal 2008 the Board of Directors voted to extend the term
of its Shareholder Rights Plan from April 7, 2009 to April 7, 2014 and to make several technical
amendments to the Plan. The Rights will expire on April 7, 2014, unless redeemed by the Company as
described below.
The Rights are neither exercisable nor traded separately from the Common Shares. The Rights will
become exercisable and begin to trade separately from the Common Shares if a person or group,
unless approved in advance by the Company Board of Directors, becomes the beneficial owner of 21%
or more of the then-outstanding Common Shares or announces an offer to acquire 21% or more of the
then-outstanding Common Shares.
If a person or group acquires 21% or more of the outstanding Common Shares, then each Right not
owned by the acquiring person or its affiliates will entitle its holder to purchase, at the Rights
then-current exercise price, fractional Preferred Shares that are approximately the economic
equivalent of Common Shares (or, in certain circumstances, Common Shares, cash, property or other
securities of the Company) having a market value equal to twice the then-current exercise price.
In addition, if, after the Rights become exercisable, the Company is acquired in a merger or other
business combination transaction with an acquiring person or its affiliates or sells 50% or more of
its assets or earnings power to an acquiring person or its affiliates, each Right will entitle its
holder to purchase, at the Rights then-current exercise price, a number of shares of the acquiring
persons common stock having a market value of twice the Rights exercise price. The Board of
Directors may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.01 per Right, subject to
certain limitations.
NOTE 10. 401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN
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The Company has a 401(k) Retirement Plan in which employees age 21 or older are eligible to
participate. The Company makes a 30% matching contribution on employee contributions of up to 6%
of their salary. During fiscal 2011 and 2010, the Company incurred $71,000 and $65,000,
respectively, in expenses for matching contributions to the plan.
NOTE 11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Companys debt is reported at historical cost, based upon stated interest rates which
represented market rates at the time of borrowing. Due to subsequent declines in credit quality
throughout the restaurant industry resulting from weak and volatile operating performance and
related declines in restaurant values, the market for fixed rate mortgage debt for restaurant
financing is currently extremely limited. The Companys debt is not publicly traded and there are
few lenders or financing transactions for similar debt in the marketplace at this time.
Consequently, management has not been able to identify a market for fixed rate restaurant mortgage
debt with a similar risk profile, and has concluded that it is not practicable to estimate the fair
value of the Companys debt as of February 27, 2011.
NOTE 12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As previously reported in the Form 8-K filed by the Company on March 16, 2011, subsequent to the
Companys fiscal year end of February 27, 2011, termination notices were received from KFC
Corporation regarding 10 of the Companys KFC restaurant locations. After discussions with KFC
Corporation, two of the restaurants were removed from the list of terminations and four more were
added, bringing the total number of restaurants which the Company was required to close to twelve.
The twelve restaurants were closed between March 30 and April 15, 2011. The restaurants which were
closed were all of the older KFC image generally referred to as Series 38 and were terminated due
to the Companys inability to remodel the restaurants to the current KFC image. The twelve
restaurants had total sales of $8,342,000 and restaurant level income of $184,000 during the year
preceding their closing. Of the twelve closed locations, the Company intends to sell the property
from the six fee owned locations and sub-lease or terminate the leases on the six leased
properties.
Beginning with the debt payments due April 1, 2011, as previously disclosed in a report on Form 8-K
filed April 8, 2011, the Company began paying interest only on substantially all of its debt. The
purpose of this strategic default was to begin negotiations with the lenders regarding the
forgiveness of prepayment penalties to facilitate the refinancing of the debt and also to conserve
operating cash while the closing of the twelve restaurants was conducted and trailing liabilities
are paid off. The Company received on May 24, 2011 a notice of default from one of its lenders
regarding debt secured by 28 of its restaurant properties. On the same date and from the same
lender the Company also received and entered into a letter agreement which defines the terms under
which the lender will engage in discussions regarding the possible restructuring of the debt
covered by the default. Also, the Company has been engaged in discussions with its other primary
lender regarding the possible restructuring of its debt. Nonetheless, given the level of the
Companys indebtedness and other demands on its cash resources, there can be no assurance that the
Companys lenders will consent to the restructuring, that the restructuring will be accomplished,
or that other actions might not be taken by creditors that would impede the Companys ability to
satisfy its obligations.
On May 3, 2011, subsequent to the Companys fiscal year end of February 27, 2011, the Company
completed the sale and leaseback of its KFC restaurant property in Ashtabula, OH. The proceeds of
the sale were used to pay off the mortgage debt on the property as well as certain other debt in
the same trust and will also be used to fund the image enhancement of the Ashtabula, OH restaurant
as well as contribute to the image enhancement of other properties. The payoff of the debt related
to the sale and leaseback of the Ashtabula, OH property reduced the Companys principal and
interest payments by approximately $126,000 annually, the Companys debt balance by approximately
$264,000 and will add approximately $62,000 in annual lease payments.
As previously reported in the Form 8-K filed by the Company on May 20, 2011, subsequent to the
Companys fiscal year end of February 27, 2011, the Company has entered into a pre-negotiation
agreement with KFC Corporation regarding its schedule for the image enhancement of its restaurants.
In furtherance of its ongoing negotiations with KFC regarding the Companys required image
enhancement obligations related to other restaurants, on May 19, 2011 the Company and KFC entered
into a Pre-negotiation Agreement, similar to the Pre-negotiation Agreement entered into on November
10, 2010, as described in the Companys Form 8-K filed on the same date, outlining the conditions
of reaching a final agreement related to the Companys required image enhancement obligations.
Under the May 19, 2011 Pre-negotiation Agreement, KFC has agreed to forbear until August 31, 2011
from terminating the franchise agreements on the 13 operating
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restaurants on which KFC on May 2,
2011 delivered to the Company a notice of default (for failure to timely comply with
required image enhancement obligations) provided that the Company is in compliance with certain
forbearance conditions, which include, among others, that (i) the Company is paid up on amounts
owing under the franchise agreements, (ii) the Company is not in default of its obligations under
the franchise agreements (other than the image enhancement obligations), (iii) the Company submits
to KFC a written proposal by June 20, 2011 detailing how the Company will obtain the necessary
funds to enable it to comply with the Companys image enhancement obligations, (iv) the Company
will establish a remodel escrow account, and (v) the Company will enter into a definitive remodel
agreement with KFC by August 31, 2011.
Even though the Pre-negotiation Agreement outlines generally the mutually acceptable terms of a
final agreement related to the Companys image enhancement obligations, there can be no assurance
that the Company (i) will be able to reach an agreement with KFC regarding image enhancements that
would extend the time periods for completion of the required image enhancements, or (ii) will
complete the financial restructuring or that the restructuring will create the ability for the
Company to complete a satisfactory number of image enhancements. If KFC exercises its termination
rights, it is unclear, what, if any, action the Companys landlords and creditors may take under
cross default provisions of the Companys agreements that would impede the Companys ability to
satisfy its obligations. The termination of those franchise agreements would have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and results of operations.
NOTE 13. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
ASU 2010-06 January, 2010. Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
This update improves the disclosures regarding fair value measurements including information
regarding the level of disaggregation of assets and liabilities and the valuation methods being
employed. The provisions of this update are effective and have been adopted for the Companys
fiscal year ending February 27, 2011. The Company has determined that the changes to the
accounting standards required by this update do not have a material effect on the Companys
financial position or results of operations.
ASU 2010-28 December, 2010. Topic 350 Intangibles Goodwill and Other
This update defines when to perform step 2 of the goodwill impairment test and provides guidance
for performing the test during interim periods in addition to the annual test. The provisions of
this update are effective for the Companys fiscal year ending February 26, 2012 and early adoption
is not permitted. The Company has determined that the changes to the accounting standards required
by this update will not have a material effect on the Companys financial position or results of
operations.
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NOTE 14. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
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Fiscal 2011 Quarter Ended |
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May 23, |
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August 15, |
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November 7, |
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February 27, |
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2010 |
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2010 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
22,170,000 |
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$ |
21,673,000 |
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$ |
21,257,000 |
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$ |
24,791,000 |
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Operating costs and
expenses, net |
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20,639,000 |
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20,909,000 |
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20,637,000 |
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25,485,000 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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1,531,000 |
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764,000 |
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620,000 |
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(694,000 |
) |
Net income (loss) |
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575,000 |
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163,000 |
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(54,000 |
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(1,672,000 |
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Basic net income
(loss) per share |
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0.20 |
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0.06 |
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(0.02 |
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(0.57 |
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Fully diluted net
income (loss) per
share |
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0.19 |
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0.05 |
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(0.02 |
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(0.57 |
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Fiscal 2010 Quarter Ended |
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May 24, |
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August 16, |
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November 8, |
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February 28, |
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2009 |
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2009 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
22,931,000 |
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$ |
23,202,000 |
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$ |
20,645,000 |
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$ |
23,766,000 |
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Operating costs and
expenses, net |
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21,846,000 |
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21,928,000 |
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19,533,000 |
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24,039,000 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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1,085,000 |
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1,274,000 |
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1,112,000 |
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(273,000 |
) |
Net income (loss) |
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354,000 |
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320,000 |
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426,000 |
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(704,000 |
) |
Basic net income
(loss) per share |
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0.12 |
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0.11 |
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0.15 |
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(0.24 |
) |
Fully diluted net
income (loss) per
share |
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0.12 |
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0.11 |
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0.14 |
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(0.24 |
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Due to rounding, the per share amounts above may not add to the year end amounts.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Principal Executive Officer (PEO) and Principal Financial Officer (PFO) carried out an
evaluation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of the end
of the period covered by this report. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed only to
provide reasonable assurance that controls and procedures will meet their objectives. Based on
that evaluation, the Companys PEO and PFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures
were effective as of February 27, 2011.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The PEO and PFO also have concluded that in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended February
27, 2011, there were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal controls over financial reporting.
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Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). In
evaluating the Companys internal control over financial reporting, management has adopted the
framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including the PEO and PFO, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our
internal control over financial reporting as of February 27, 2011. Based on our evaluation under
the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework, our management has concluded that our
internal control over financial reporting was effective as of February 27, 2011.
The Companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect
the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance
that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the
Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of
unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material
effect on the financial statements.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information on directors and corporate governance of the Company is incorporated herein by
reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders to be held
on June 24, 2011.
Information regarding the executive officers of the Company is reported in a separate section
captioned Executive Officers of the Company included in Part I hereof.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information on executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the Definitive Proxy
Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 24, 2011.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Information on security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and relate
shareholder matters is incorporated herein by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement for the
2011 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 24, 2011 and to Item 5 of Part II hereof.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS, RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Information on certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated herein by reference
to the Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June
24, 2011.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Information on Principal accountant fees and services is incorporated herein by reference to the
Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 24, 2011.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) |
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Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules. |
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All schedules normally required by Form 10-K are not required under the related instructions or
are inapplicable, and therefore are not presented. |
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The Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules listed on the accompanying Index to
Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules are filed as part of this Annual Report
on Form 10-K. |
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Exhibits. |
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The Exhibits listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed as part of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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.
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Morgans Foods, Inc.
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Dated: May 31, 2011 |
By: |
/s/ Leonard R. Stein-Sapir
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Leonard R. Stein-Sapir |
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Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer & Director |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.
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By: |
/s/ Leonard R. Stein-Sapir |
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By: |
/s/ Marilyn A. Eisele |
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Leonard R. Stein-Sapir |
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Marilyn A. Eisele |
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Chairman of the Board, |
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Director |
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Chief Executive Officer & Director |
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Dated: May 31, 2011 |
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Dated: May 31, 2011 |
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By: |
/s/ James J. Liguori |
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By: |
/s/ Bahman Guyuron |
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James J. Liguori |
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Bahman Guyuron |
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Director, President & |
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Director |
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Chief Operating Officer |
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Dated: May 31, 2011 |
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Dated: May 31, 2011 |
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By: |
/s/ Kenneth L. Hignett |
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By: |
/s/ Steven S. Kaufman |
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Kenneth L. Hignett |
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Steven S. Kaufman |
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Director, Senior Vice President, |
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Director |
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Chief Financial Officer & Secretary |
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Dated: May 31, 2011 |
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also as Principal Accounting Officer |
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Dated: May 31, 2011 |
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By: |
/s/ Bernard Lerner |
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Bernard Lerner |
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Director |
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Dated: May 31, 2011 |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit |
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Number |
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Exhibit Description |
3.1
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Amended Articles of Incorporation, as amended (9) |
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3.2
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Amended Code of Regulations (9) |
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4.1
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Specimen Certificate for Common Shares (1) |
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4.2
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Shareholder Rights Plan (2) |
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4.3
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Amendment to Shareholder Rights Agreement (8) |
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10.1
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Specimen KFC Franchise Agreements (3) |
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10.2
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Specimen Taco Bell Franchise Agreement (4) |
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10.3
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Executive and Manager Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (5) |
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10.4
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Key Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (5) |
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10.6
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Form Mortgage Loan Agreement with Captec Financial Group, Inc. (6) |
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10.7
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Pre-negotiation Agreement with KFC Corporation dated November 8, 2010 |
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Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers (7) |
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Form of Indemnification Contract between Registrant and its Officers and Directors (5) |
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21
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Subsidiaries |
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23.1
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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Grant Thornton LLP |
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31.1
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Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 |
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31.2
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Certification of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary pursuant to Rule
13a-14(a) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1
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Certification of the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.2
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Certification of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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(1) |
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Filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Registration Statement (No. 33-35772) on Form S-2
and incorporated herein by reference. |
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(2) |
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Filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form 8-A dated May 7, 1999 and incorporated herein
by reference. |
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(3) |
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Filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Registration Statement (No. 2-78035) on Form S-1
and incorporated herein by reference. |
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(4) |
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Filed as an exhibit to Registrants Form 10-K for the 2000 fiscal year and incorporated
herein by reference. |
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(5) |
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Filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form S-8 filed November 17, 1999 and incorporated
herein by reference. |
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(6) |
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Filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form 10-K for the 1996 fiscal year and incorporated
herein by reference. |
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(7) |
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Filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form 10-K for the 2004 fiscal year and incorporated
herein by reference. |
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(8) |
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Filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form 8-A/A filed June 9, 2003 and incorporated
herein by reference. |
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(9) |
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Filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form 10-K for the 2010 fiscal year and incorporated
herein by reference. |
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