10-Q 1 pizza10q092610.htm PIZZA INN, INC. pizza10q092610.htm


 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C.  20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

þ             Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 26, 2010

o            Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File Number:   0-12919

PIZZA INN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Missouri
47-0654575
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)


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


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

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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ  No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes ___   No ___

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check One)
 
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company þ
 
 
 
 

 
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o No þ

As of November 3, 2010, 8,010,919 shares of the issuer’s common stock were outstanding.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PIZZA INN, INC.

Index

PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009 (unaudited)
4
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 26, 2010 (unaudited) and June 27, 2010
5
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009 (unaudited)
6
     
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information for the three months ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009 (unaudited)
7
     
 
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
8
     
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
13
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
19
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
19

PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
19
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
19
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
19
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
20
     
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
20
     
Item 5.
Other Information
20
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
21
     
 
Signatures
22
 
  Exhibit 31.1
23
 
  Exhibit 31.2
24
 
  Exhibit 32.1
25
 
  Exhibit 32.2
26
 
 
 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
PIZZA INN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
     
Three Months Ended
     
September 26,
 
September 27,
REVENUES:
   
2010
   
2009
             
Food and supply sales
  $
8,702
 
                8,395
Franchise revenue
   
                  1,025
   
                  1,062
Restaurant sales
   
                     905
   
                     543
             
     
                10,632
   
                10,000
             
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
           
Cost of sales
   
                  8,704
   
                  8,116
Franchise expenses
   
                     523
   
                     467
General and administrative expenses
   
                     835
   
                     777
Costs associated with store closure
   
                     319
   
                         -
Bad debt
   
                       15
   
                       15
Interest expense
   
                       10
   
                       14
     
                10,406
   
                  9,389
             
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES
                     226
   
                     611
Income taxes
   
                       72
   
                     206
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
   
                     154
   
                     405
             
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
 
                      (25)
   
                     (39)
NET INCOME
 
                     129
 
                     366
             
EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - BASIC:
     
Income from continuing operations
  $
0.02
 
                  0.05
Loss from discontinued operations
   
                        -
   
                       -
Net income
  $
0.02
 
                  0.05
             
EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - DILUTED:
     
             
Income from continuing operations
  $
0.02
 
                 0.05
Loss from discontinued operations
   
                        -
   
                       -
Net income
  $
0.02
 
               0.05
             
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
8,011
   
8,011
             
Weighted average common and
           
potential dilutive common shares outstanding
 
8,011
   
8,011
             
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
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PIZZA INN, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
             
   
September 26,
   
June 27,
 
ASSETS
 
2010 (unaudited)
   
2010
 
             
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 793     761  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for bad debts
               
of $192 and $178, respectively
    2,684       2,678  
Income tax receivable
    -       184  
Inventories
    1,565       1,489  
Property held for sale
    16       16  
Deferred income tax assets
    723       723  
Prepaid expenses and other
    356       260  
Total current assets
    6,137       6,111  
                 
LONG-TERM ASSETS
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    2,289       2,167  
Deferred income tax assets
    62       48  
Deposits and other
    116       132  
    $ 8,604     $ 8,458  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable - trade
  $ 1,496     1,783  
Deferred revenues
    340       236  
Accrued expenses
    1,271       1,360  
Bank debt
    152       110  
Total current liabilities
    3,259       3,489  
                 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
Deferred gain on sale of property
    128       134  
Deferred revenues
    196       207  
Bank debt
    451       220  
Other long-term liabilities
    30       27  
Total liabilities
    4,064       4,077  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  (See Note 3)
               
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 26,000,000
               
shares; issued 15,130,319 and 15,130,319 shares, respectively;
               
outstanding 8,010,919 and 8,010,919 shares, respectively
    151       151  
Additional paid-in capital
    8,936       8,906  
Retained earnings
    20,089       19,960  
Treasury stock at cost
               
Shares in treasury: 7,119,400 and 7,119,400, respectively
    (24,636 )     (24,636 )
Total shareholders' equity
    4,540       4,381  
    $ 8,604     $ 8,458  
 
               
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
         
 
 
 
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PIZZA INN, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(In thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
             
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 26,
   
September 27,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
             
Net income
  $ 129     $ 366  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
               
cash used for operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    428       72  
Stock compensation expense
    30       37  
Provision for bad debts
    14       15  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Notes and accounts receivable
    165       (122 )
Inventories
    (76 )     12  
Accounts payable - trade
    (286 )     (64 )
Accrued expenses
    (106 )     (43 )
Deferred revenue
    92       177  
Prepaid expenses and other
    (86 )     (281 )
Cash provided by operating activities
    304       169  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
                 
Capital expenditures
    (545 )     (539 )
Cash used for investing activities
    (545 )     (539 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Change in line of credit, net
    273       24  
Cash overdraft
    -       163  
Cash provided by financing activities
    273       187  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    32       (183 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    761       274  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 793     $ 91  
                 
                 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
 
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PIZZA INN, INC.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
(In thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
             
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 26,
   
September 27,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
CASH PAYMENTS FOR:
           
             
Interest
  $ 8     $ 14  
Income taxes
    -       50  
                 
                 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
         
 
 
 
 
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PIZZA INN, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Pizza Inn, Inc. (the "Company") have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 27, 2010.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present the Company's financial position and results of operations for the interim periods reflected.  Except as noted, all adjustments contained herein are of a normal recurring nature.  Results of operations for the fiscal periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of fiscal year-end results.

(1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned.  All appropriate intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Fiscal Quarters
Fiscal first quarters ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009, both contained 13 weeks.

Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when products are delivered and the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss, collection of the relevant receivable is probable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable.  The Company's Norco division sells food and supplies to franchisees on trade accounts under terms common in the industry.  Food and supply revenue are recognized upon delivery of the product.  Norco sales are reflected under the caption "Food and supply sales."  Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are recognized as revenue.

Franchise revenue consists of income from license fees, royalties, and area development and foreign master license fees. License fees are recognized as income when there has been substantial performance under the agreement by both the franchisee and the Company.  Domestic license fees are generally recognized at the time the restaurant is opened.  Foreign master license fees are generally recognized upon execution of the agreement as all material services relating to the sale have been substantially performed by the Company and the fee has been collected.  Royalties are recognized as income when earned.

Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock options using the fair value recognition provisions of the authoritative guidance on share-based payments.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the value of stock-based compensation for options granted to employees and directors and expects to continue to use this acceptable option valuation model in the future.  The authoritative guidance also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be reported as a financing cash flow.

Use of Management Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect its reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosure of contingent liabilities.  The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and other various assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and actual results could differ materially from estimates.
 
 
 
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(2)
Long-Term Debt

On January 11, 2010, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement with Amegy Bank National Association (“Amegy”) providing for a $2.0 million revolving credit facility (with a $250 thousand letter of credit subfacility) and a $1.0 million term loan facility.

The Company may borrow, repay and reborrow under the Amegy revolving credit facility through January 11, 2013, at which time all amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility mature.  Availability under the revolving credit facility is limited by advance rates on eligible inventory and accounts receivable, and the Company is required to maintain a zero balance on the revolving credit facility for at least 30 consecutive days each year.  Interest on indebtedness from time to time outstanding under the revolving credit facility is computed at Amegy’s prime rate and is payable monthly.  A quarterly commitment fee of 0.25% is payable on the average unused portion of the revolving credit facility.

Through January 11, 2011, Amegy has agreed to make up to four term loans under the term facility.  Advances for such term loans are limited by a percentage of the costs of equipment and leasehold improvements for new restaurant locations of the Company and may not be reborrowed after repayment.  Interest only is payable monthly on each term loan for up to 120 days after the initial advance.  Thereafter, each term loan is payable in 36 equal monthly installments of principal plus accrued interest.  Interest on each term loan accrues at Amegy’s prime rate plus 1% or, at the Company’s option, a fixed rate determined by Amegy.  A fee of 0.5% of the total term loan facility was paid at closing.

The obligations of the Company under the Loan Agreement are secured by a pledge of substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory and equipment.  The Loan Agreement contains various affirmative covenants which, among other things, require the Company to provide Amegy with certain financial statements, compliance statements, reports and other information.  The Loan Agreement also contains various negative covenants which, among other things, require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and restrict the ability of the Company to engage in certain activities.  If an event of default occurs under the Loan Agreement, Amegy may terminate all commitments under the credit facilities and declare all unpaid principal, interest and other amounts owing under the credit facilities to be immediately due and payable.  As of September 26, 2010 the balance on the term loan facility was $0.6 million with an interest rate of 6% and the balance on the revolving credit facility was zero with an interest rate of 5%.


 (3)
Commitments and Contingencies

On April 22, 2009 the Company’s board of directors amended the stock purchase plan first adopted on May 23, 2007 and previously amended on June 2, 2008, to increase the number of shares of common stock the Company may repurchase by 1,000,000 shares to a total of 3,016,000 shares.  As of September 26, 2010, there were 848,425 shares available to be repurchased under the plan.

The Company is also subject to various claims and contingencies related to franchise disputes, lawsuits, taxes, food product purchase contracts and other matters arising out of the normal course of business.  Management believes that any such claims and actions currently pending are either covered by insurance or would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's annual results of operations or financial condition if decided unfavorably.


 (4)         Stock-Based Compensation

 For the three months ended September 26, 2010, we recognized stock-based compensation of $30,000.  As of September 26, 2010, unamortized stock-based compensation expense was $0.1 million.

The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding stock options for the three months ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009:
 
 
 
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Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 26, 2010
   
September 27, 2009
 
               
 
Outstanding at beginning of year
    565,510       485,000  
                   
 
Granted
    20,996       115,510  
 
Exercised
    -       -  
 
Forfeited/Canceled/Expired
    -       -  
                   
 
Outstanding at end of period
    586,506       600,510  
                   
 
Exercisable at end of period
    414,010       247,000  

 (5)
Earnings per Share (EPS)

 
The following table shows the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS calculation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS calculation (in thousands, except per share amounts).

     
Three Months Ended
 
     
September 26, 2010
   
September 27, 2009
 
     
Diluted
   
Basic
   
Diluted
   
Basic
 
                           
 
Income from continuing operations
  $ 154     $ 154     $ 405     $ 405  
 
Discontinued operations
    (25 )     (25 )     (39 )     (39 )
 
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 129     $ 129     $ 366     $ 366  
                                   
 
Weighted average common shares
    8,011       8,011       8,011       8,011  
 
Dilutive stock options
    -       -       -       -  
 
Average common shares outstanding
    8,011       8,011       8,011       8,011  
                                   
 
Income from continuing operations per share
  $ 0.02     $ 0.02     $ 0.05     $ 0.05  
 
Discontinued operations loss per common share
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
 
Net income per common share
  $ 0.02     $ 0.02     $ 0.05     $ 0.05  
 
For the three months ended September 26, 2010, options to purchase 565,510 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $1.90 to $3.17 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares for the period.  For the three months ended September 27, 2009, options to purchase 600,510 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $1.90 to $3.17 per share were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares for the period.


(6)           Closed restaurants and discontinued operations

The authoritative guidance on “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” requires that discontinued operations that meet certain criteria be reflected in the statement of operations after results of continuing operations as a net amount.  This guidance also requires that the operations of the closed restaurants, including any impairment charges, be reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The authoritative guidance on “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities,” requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred.  This authoritative guidance also establishes that fair value is the objective for initial measurement of the liability.
 
 
 
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The Company closed two of its restaurants in Houston, Texas during the quarter ended September 23, 2007.  The results of operations for these two restaurants are reported as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  No provision for impairment was required to be taken at that time because the impairment taken in the fiscal year ended June 24, 2007, reduced the carrying value of the properties to their estimated net realizable value (proceeds less cost to sell).  During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company entered into a lease buy-out of one of these locations for $150,000 which eliminated all future obligations under this lease.  The estimated net realizable value for the remaining location remains unchanged.  This property is on the market for sub-lease.  Because we believe that the property will sub-lease at or above the current lease rates, we have not reserved any additional costs related to our obligations under this non-cancelable lease.


(7)           Income Taxes

Management re-evaluates the deferred tax asset each quarter and believes that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset of $0.8 million will be fully realized based on the Company’s recent history of pre-tax profits and the expectation of future taxable income as well as the future reversal of existing temporary differences.  During the three months ended September 26, 2010, the Company provided $72 thousand in net tax expense.  In determining this amount, the Company made its best estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year.  The rate so determined was used to provide for income taxes on a current year to date basis.
 
 
(8)
Property Held for Sale

Assets that are to be disposed of by sale are recognized in the consolidated financial statements at the lower of carrying amount or estimated net realizable value (proceeds less cost to sell), and are not depreciated after being classified as held for sale. In order for an asset to be classified as held for sale, the asset must be actively marketed, be available for immediate sale and meet certain other specified criteria.  At September 26, 2010, the Company had approximately $16,000 of assets classified as held for sale, representing miscellaneous trailers and other transportation equipment.

(9)
Segment Reporting

 
Summarized in the following tables are net sales and operating revenues, operating income and geographic information (revenues) for the Company’s reportable segments for the three month periods ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009 (in thousands).  Operating income reported below excludes interest expense, income tax provision and discontinued operations.



 
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September 26,
   
September 27,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
 Net sales and operating revenues:
           
 Food and equipment distribution
  $ 8,702     $ 8,395  
 Franchise and other (1)
    1,930       1,605  
 Intersegment revenues
    330       199  
 Combined
    10,962       10,199  
 Less intersegment revenues
    (330 )     (199 )
 Consolidated revenues
  $ 10,632     $ 10,000  
                 
 Depreciation and amortization:
               
 Food and equipment distribution
  $ -     $ -  
 Franchise and other (1)
    402       46  
 Combined
    402       46  
 Corporate administration and other
    26       26  
 Depreciation and amortization
  $ 428     $ 72  
                 
 Interest expense:
               
 Food and equipment distribution
  $ -     $ -  
 Franchise and other (1)
    -       -  
 Combined
    -       -  
 Corporate administration and other
    10       14  
 Interest expense
  $ 10     $ 14  
                 
 Operating income:
               
 Food and equipment distribution (1)
  $ 499     $ 434  
 Franchise and other (1) (2)
    79       534  
 Intersegment profit
    57       53  
 Combined
    635       1,021  
 Less intersegment profit
    (57 )     (53 )
 Corporate administration and other
    (342 )     (343 )
 Operating income
  $ 236     $ 625  
                 
 Geographic information (revenues):
               
 United States
  $ 10,413     $ 9,820  
 Foreign countries
    219       180  
 Consolidated total
  $ 10,632     $ 10,000  
 
 (1)
 
 Company stores that were closed are included in discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations
   
 
   
 (2)
 
 Does not include full allocation of corporate administration.
     
 
 
 
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Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 27, 2010, and may contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on current management expectations.  Generally, verbs in the future tense and the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intends,” “opinion,” “potential” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements in this report include, without limitation, statements relating to our business objectives, our customers and franchisees, our liquidity and capital resources, and the impact of our historical and potential business strategies on our business, financial condition, and operating results.  Our actual results could differ materially from our expectations.  Further information concerning our business, including additional factors  that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 27, 2010.  These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.  The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and, except as may be required by applicable law, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation to, publicly update or revise such statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Results of Operations
 
Overview

The Company is a franchisor and food and supply distributor to a system of restaurants operating under the trade name "Pizza Inn."  Our distribution division is Norco Restaurant Services Company (“Norco”).  At September 26, 2010, there were 307 domestic and international Pizza Inn restaurants, consisting of four Company-owned domestic restaurants, 228 franchised domestic restaurants, and 75 franchised international restaurants.  The 232 domestic restaurants consisted of: (i) 150 restaurants that offer dine-in, carry-out, and in many cases, delivery services (“Buffet Units”); (ii) 34 restaurants that offer delivery and carry-out services only (“Delco Units”); and (iii) 48 restaurants that are typically located within a convenience store, college campus building, airport terminal, or other commercial facility and offer quick carry-out service from a limited menu (“Express Units”).  The 232 domestic restaurants were located in 18 states predominately situated in the southern half of the United States.  The 75 international restaurants were located in eleven foreign countries.

Basic and diluted income per common share decreased to $0.02 for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 compared to $0.05 for the comparable period ended September 27, 2009.  Net income for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 decreased $237,000 to $129,000 from $336,000 for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year, on revenues of $10.6 million for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 and $10.0 million for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.  The decrease in net income during the three month period ended September 26, 2010, was primarily due to a $0.3 million non-recurring entry to record final amortization and depreciation on a Company restaurant that was closed during the period.

Management believes that key performance indicators in evaluating financial results include domestic chain-wide retail sales and the number and type of operating restaurants.  The following table summarizes these key performance indicators.
 
 
 
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Three Months Ended
 
   
September 26,
   
September 27,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Domestic retail sales Buffet Units (in thousands)
  $ 26,666     $ 26,762  
Domestic retail sales Delco Units (in thousands)
  $ 1,777     $ 2,253  
Domestic retail sales Express Units (in thousands)
  $ 925     $ 1,037  
Total domestic retail sales (in thousands)
  $ 29,368     $ 30,052  
                 
Average number of domestic Buffet Units
    151       152  
Average number of domestic Delco Units
    32       37  
Average number of domestic Express Units
    47       49  
 
Revenues

Currently our revenues are derived from restaurant operations, sales of food, paper products and supplies by Norco to franchisees, franchise royalties and franchise fees.  Our financial results are dependent in large part upon the pricing and cost of these products and supplies to franchisees, and the level of chain-wide retail sales, which are driven by changes in same store sales and restaurant count.

Total revenues for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 increased 6.3%, or $0.6 million, to $10.6 million from $10.0 million in the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Food and supply sales increased by $0.3 million driven primarily by the increase in commodity prices, and restaurant sales increased $0.4 million primarily due to the opening of a new Company store in the second quarter of fiscal 2010.

Food and Supply Sales

Food and supply sales by Norco include food and paper products and other distribution revenues.  Food and supply sales for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 increased 3.7%, or $0.3 million, to $8.7 million from $8.4 million in the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Domestic food and paper sales accounted for the increase, driven primarily by a 23% increase in cheese prices compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Franchise Revenue

Franchise revenue, which includes income from royalties, license fees and area development and foreign master license sales, decreased 3.5% or $37,000 for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  Domestic royalties decreased to $0.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 from $0.9 million the prior year as a result of 3.5% lower retail sales from units closed in the current fiscal year, a 4.8% decrease in comparable store sales, a one-time royalty buy-out of $44,000 in the prior year and the “0% First Year Royalty” incentive program the Company had in place for new buffet franchise units signed by the end of the prior fiscal year.  These lower royalty amounts were offset by higher domestic franchise fees, including the signing of a new area development agreement with an existing franchise area developer.

Restaurant Sales

Restaurant sales, which consist of revenue generated by Company-owned restaurants, increased 66.7%, or $0.4 million, to $0.9 million for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 compared to $0.5 million for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.  The increase is primarily due to the opening of two new stores in Fort Worth, Texas, one in September, 2009 and one in August, 2010.  The Company also acquired a new Delco store in Fort Worth, Texas in September, 2010.  The Company store located in Plano, Texas closed in September, 2010.



 
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Costs and Expenses

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales, which primarily includes direct materials, distribution fees, labor and general and administrative expenses directly related to food and supply sales and restaurant sales, increased 7.2%, or $0.6 million, for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  This increase was the result of higher commodity costs and costs associated with the new Company stores opened in September, 2009 and August, 2010.

Franchise Expenses

Franchise expenses include selling, general and administrative expenses directly related to the sale and continuing service of domestic and international franchises.  These expenses increased 12.0%, or $56,000, for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 compared to the comparable period in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to modest increases in training and travel, and lower allocated overhead.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased 7.5%, or $58,000, for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  The increase was primarily due to increased general and administrative expenses associated with the newest Company owned store in Fort Worth, Texas of $61,000, and a $68,000 increase in legal fees related to a franchisee lawsuit.  These increases were offset by a $59,000 decrease in payroll associated with earned bonuses in the prior year.

Costs Associated with Store Closure

The Company closed its Plano, Texas location during the first fiscal quarter of 2011 and recorded a $0.3 million non-recurring entry attributable to a change in estimated useful life of the equipment and leasehold improvements.

Provision for Bad Debts

Provision for bad debt expense remained at $15,000 for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 and for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was relatively unchanged for the three month period ended September 26, 2010 from the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.

Provision for Income Tax

For the three month period ended September 26, 2010, income tax expense of $72,000 was calculated on an effective income tax rate that is consistent with the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% adjusted for state income tax effects and permanent difference items. Management believes that future operations will generate sufficient taxable income, along with the reversal of temporary differences, to fully realize the net deferred tax asset of $0.8 million.


 
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Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations include losses from Company-owned stores in Houston, Texas closed during the quarter ended September 23, 2007.


Restaurant Openings and Closings

During the three month period ended September 26, 2010, one new domestic Buffet Units, two new Delco Units and one Express Unit were opened by Pizza Inn franchisees and one Buffet Unit was opened as a Company store.  Seven domestic restaurants (two Buffet Units, three Delco Units and one Express Unit) and two international restaurants were closed by franchisees typically because of unsatisfactory standards of operation or poor performance.  In addition one Company owned Buffet Unit was closed.  We do not believe that these closings had any material impact on the collectibility of our outstanding receivables and royalties due to us because (i) these amounts have been reserved for or are otherwise collectable and (ii) these closed restaurants were generally lower volume restaurants whose financial impact on our business as a whole was not significant.  For those restaurants that are anticipated to close or are exhibiting signs of financial distress, credit terms are typically restricted, weekly food orders are required to be paid for on delivery and/or with certified funds and royalty and advertising fees are collected as add-ons to the delivered price of weekly food orders.

The following charts summarize restaurant activity for the three month periods ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009:
 
 
Three months ended September 26, 2010
                   
                         
   
Beginning
               
End of
 
   
of Period
   
Opened
   
Closed
   
Period
 
 Domestic:
                       
 Buffet Units
    151       2       3       150  
 Delco Units
    35       2       3       34  
 Express Units
    49       1       2       48  
 International Units
    77       -       2       75  
 Total
    312       5       10       307  
                                 
                                 
Three months ended September 27, 2009
                         
                                 
   
Beginning
                   
End of
 
   
of Period
   
Opened
   
Closed
   
Period
 
 Domestic:
                               
 Buffet Units
    152       2       -       154  
 Delco Units
    38       1       1       38  
 Express Units
    51       -       3       48  
 International Units
    68       2       -       70  
 Total
    309       5       4       310  

 

 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operating activities and use of our credit facilities from time to time.

Cash flows from operating activities generally reflect net income adjusted for depreciation and amortization, changes in working capital and accrued expenses.  In the three month period ended September 26, 2010, cash provided by operating activities was $0.3 million compared to cash provided by operating activities of $0.2 million in the comparable period for the prior year.  This increase in cash provided by operating activities was due to higher depreciation and amortization, a reduction in receivables compared to an increase in the comparable period of the prior year and a lower reduction in prepaid expenses, offset by lower net income and a greater reduction in trade payables.

Cash flows from investing activities generally reflect capital expenditures for the purchase of Company assets.  The Company used cash of $0.5 million for the three month period ended September 26, 2010, primarily for a new Company store that opened in Fort Worth, Texas.  This compares to cash used by investing activities of $0.5 million attributed to another store that opened in Fort Worth, Texas during the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Cash flows from financing activities generally reflect changes in the Company's borrowings during the period.  Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.3 million in the three month period ended September 26, 2010 compared to $0.2 million for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.  This increase in cash provided by financing activities was due to increased net borrowings, offset by the elimination of a cash overdraft.

Management believes that future operations will generate sufficient taxable income, along with the reversal of temporary differences, to fully realize the net deferred tax asset of $0.8 million without reliance on material non-routine income.

On January 11, 2010, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement with Amegy Bank National Association (“Amegy”) providing for a $2.0 million revolving credit facility (with a $250 thousand letter of credit subfacility) and a $1.0 million term loan facility.

The Company may borrow, repay and reborrow under the Amegy revolving credit facility through January 11, 2013, at which time all amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility mature.  Availability under the revolving credit facility is limited by advance rates on eligible inventory and accounts receivable, and the Company is required to maintain a zero balance on the revolving credit facility for at least 30 consecutive days each year.  Interest on indebtedness from time to time outstanding under the revolving credit facility is computed at Amegy’s prime rate and is payable monthly.  A quarterly commitment fee of 0.25% is payable on the average unused portion of the revolving credit facility.

Through January 11, 2011, Amegy has agreed to make up to four term loans under the term facility.  Advances for such term loans are limited by a percentage of the costs of equipment and leasehold improvements for new restaurant locations of the Company and may not be reborrowed after repayment.  Interest only is payable monthly on each term loan for up to 120 days after the initial advance.  Thereafter, each term loan is payable in 36 equal monthly installments of principal plus accrued interest.  Interest on each term loan accrues at Amegy’s prime rate plus 1% or, at the Company’s option, a fixed rate determined by Amegy.  A fee of 0.5% of the total term loan facility was paid at closing.
 
 
 
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The obligations of the Company under the Loan Agreement are secured by a pledge of substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory and equipment.  The Loan Agreement contains various affirmative covenants which, among other things, require the Company to provide Amegy with certain financial statements, compliance statements, reports and other information.  The Loan Agreement also contains various negative covenants which, among other things, require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and restrict the ability of the Company to engage in certain activities.  If an event of default occurs under the Loan Agreement, Amegy may terminate all commitments under the credit facilities and declare all unpaid principal, interest and other amounts owing under the credit facilities to be immediately due and payable.  As of September 26, 2010 the balance on the term loan facility was $0.6 million with an interest rate of 6% and the balance on the revolving credit facility was zero with an interest rate of 5%.

Management believes the cash on hand combined with cash from operations and available credit facilities is sufficient to fund operations for the next 12 months.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

           The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosure of contingent liabilities.  The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically.  Actual results could differ materially from estimates.

The Company believes the following critical accounting policies require estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain, are susceptible to change, and therefore require subjective judgments.  Changes in the estimates and judgments could significantly impact the Company’s results of operations and financial condition in future periods.

Accounts receivable consist primarily of receivables generated from food and supply sales to franchisees and franchise royalties.  The Company records an allowance for doubtful receivables to allow for any amounts which may be uncollectible based upon an analysis of the Company’s prior collection experience, general customer creditworthiness and the franchisee’s ability to pay, as reflected by the franchisee’s sales and operating results, and other general and local economic trends.  Actual realization of amounts receivable could differ materially from the Company’s estimates.

Inventory, which consists primarily of food, paper products and supplies primarily warehoused by the Company’s third-party distributors, is stated at lower of cost or market, with cost determined according to the weighted average cost method.  The valuation of inventory requires us to estimate the amount of obsolete and excess inventory.  The determination of obsolete and excess inventory requires us to estimate the future demand for the Company’s products within specific time horizons, generally six months or less.  If the Company’s demand forecast for specific products is greater than actual demand and the Company fails to reduce purchasing accordingly, the Company could be required to write down additional inventory, which would have a negative impact on the Company’s gross margin.

As of June 24, 2007 we had recorded a valuation allowance based on our assessment that the realization of a portion of our net deferred tax assets did not meet the “more likely than not” criterion under the authoritative guidance on “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  The entire valuation allowance was released in fiscal 2008.  As a result, the effective tax rate for fiscal 2011 is estimated to be 34%.

The Company assesses its exposures to loss contingencies, including legal matters, based upon factors such as the current status of the cases and consultations with external counsel and accrues a reserve if a loss is judged to be probable and can be reasonably estimated. If the actual loss from a contingency differs from management’s estimate, operating results could be impacted.
 
 
 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not required for a smaller reporting company.


Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information it is required to disclose in the reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on such evaluation, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.  During the most recent fiscal quarter, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

There have been no material developments in the three month period ended September 26, 2010 in any material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is subject.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Not required for a smaller reporting company.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and the Use of Proceeds

On May 23, 2007, the board of directors of the Company approved a stock purchase plan (the “2007 Stock Purchase Plan”) authorizing the purchase of up to 1,016,000 shares of the Company’s common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.  On June 2, 2008, the Company’s board of directors amended the 2007 Stock Purchase Plan to increase the number of shares the Company may repurchase by 1,000,000 shares to a total of 2,016,000 shares.  On April 22, 2009, the board of directors further amended the 2007 Stock Purchase Plan by increasing the aggregate number of shares the Company may repurchase by 1,000,000 shares to a total of 3,016,000 shares.  The 2007 Stock Purchase Plan does not have an expiration date.  There were no stock purchases in the three months ending September 26, 2010.  As of September 26, 2010, up to an additional 848,425 shares could be purchased under the 2007 Stock Purchase Plan.
 
 
 
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Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5.  Other Information

Not applicable.
 
 
 
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Item 6.  Exhibits


 
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation (filed as Item 3.2 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2006 filed on November 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference)

 
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws (filed as Item 3.1 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference)

 
10.1
Loan Agreement dated January 11, 2010, between Pizza Inn, Inc. and Amegy Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed January 15, 2010).

 
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

 
31.2  
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.

 
32.1  
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

 
32.2  
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer.
 
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES




Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
  PIZZA INN, INC.
  (Registrant)
   
   
  By:   /s/ Charles R. Morrison
  Charles R. Morrison 
  President and Chief 
  Executive Officer 
  (Principal Executive Officer) 
   
   
   
  By:   /s/ Nancy Ellefson  
  Nancy Ellefson 
  Vice President and Principal 
  Accounting Officer 
  (Principal Financial Officer) 

 
Dated:  November 9, 2010


 
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