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BAB, INC. - Annual Report: 2009 (Form 10-K)

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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-K 

(Mark one)

x
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended: November 30, 2009

o
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ______ to ______
 
Commission file number: 0-31555

BAB, Inc.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
36-4389547
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(IRS Employer or organization Identification No.)
 
500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 475   Deerfield, Illinois 60015
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number: (847) 948-7520

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
 
       Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock
 
NASDAQ/OTC
 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None
(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark if the issuer is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  o Yes x No

Indicate by check mark whether the issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. o Yes x No

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. x Yes o No

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).  o Yes o No

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 registrant’s 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. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one): Large Accelerated Filer  o, Accelerated Filer  o, Non-Accelerated Filer  o, Smaller Reporting Company x

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

 State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $3,172,905

The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by nonaffiliates as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was: $1,562,766 based on 3,811,625 shares held by nonaffiliates as of May 31, 2009; Closing price ($.41) for said shares in the NASDAQ OTC Bulletin Board as of such date.

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 7,263,508 shares of Common Stock, as of February 12, 2010.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
See index to exhibits
 


 

 

FORM 10-K INDEX

PART I
   
Item 1
3
Item 1A  Risk Factors  7
Item 2
7
Item 3
7
Item 4 
7
PART II
   
Item 5. 
8
Item 6.
9
Item 7.
9
Item 7A.
13
Item 8. 
14
Item 9. 
32
Item 9A.
32
Item 9B
32
PART III
   
Item 10.
33
Item 11. 
33
Item 12.
35
Item 13.
36
Item 14.
37
PART IV
   
Item 15.
38

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PART I

ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

The Company has four wholly owned subsidiaries: BAB Systems, Inc. (Systems); BAB Operations, Inc. (“Operations”); Brewster’s Franchise Corporation (“BFC”) and My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc.    Systems was incorporated on December 2, 1992, and was primarily established to franchise BAB specialty bagel retail stores.  Operations was formed on August 30, 1995, primarily to operate Company-owned stores, including one which currently serves as the franchise training facility.  BFC was established on February 15, 1996 to franchise “Brewster’s Coffee” concept coffee stores.  My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, was acquired on May 13, 1997.  My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc. franchises (“MFM”) concept muffin stores.  The assets of Jacobs Bros. Bagels (“Jacobs Bros.”) were acquired on February 1, 1999. All branded wholesale business uses this trademark.

BAB, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on July 12, 2000.  The Company currently operates franchises and licenses bagel and muffin retail units under the Big Apple Bagels ("BAB") and My Favorite Muffin ("MFM") trade names. At November 30, 2009, the Company had 108 units in operation in 26 states, including 2 International units in United Arab Emirates. The Company additionally derives income from the sale of its trademark bagels, muffins and coffee through nontraditional channels of distribution including under licensing agreements with Mrs. Fields Famous Brands (Mrs. Fields), Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard and through direct home delivery of specialty muffin gift baskets and coffee.

The BAB brand franchised and Company-owned stores feature daily baked bagels, flavored cream cheeses, premium coffees, gourmet bagel sandwiches and other related products. Licensed BAB units serve the Company's par-baked frozen bagel and related products baked daily.  BAB units are primarily concentrated in the Midwest and Western United States.  The MFM brand consists of units operating as "My Favorite Muffin," featuring a large variety of freshly baked muffins, coffees and related products, and units operating as "My Favorite Muffin and Bagel Cafe," featuring these products as well as a variety of specialty bagel sandwiches and related products.  MFM units are primarily in the Middle Atlantic States.   Although the Company doesn't actively market Brewster's stand-alone franchises, Brewster's coffee products are sold in the Company-owned store and most franchised units.     

The Company has grown significantly since its initial public offering through growth in franchise units and the development of alternative distribution channels for its branded products.  The Company is leveraging on the natural synergy of distributing muffin products in existing BAB units and, alternatively, bagel products and Brewster's Coffee in existing MFM units. The Company expects to continue to realize efficiencies in servicing the combined base of BAB and MFM franchisees.

Operating Loss

The Company reported a net loss of $2,066,000 for the year ended November 30, 2009, and net income of $623,000 for the year ended November 30, 2008.  The 2009 net loss was due to a goodwill impairment of $2,399,000 recorded in the first quarter of 2009 (see Note 2, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets). Excluding the goodwill impairment, the Company had net income of $333,000.  The Company believes that with its continued focus on franchising and licensing operations and cost control it will be profitable. 

Food Service Industry

Food service businesses are often affected by changes in consumer tastes; national, regional, and local economic conditions; demographic trends; traffic patterns; and the type, number and location of competing restaurants. Multi-unit food service chains, such as the Company's, can also be substantially adversely affected by publicity resulting from problems with food quality, illness, injury or other health concerns or operating issues stemming from one store or a limited number of stores. The food service business is also subject to the risk that shortages or interruptions in supply caused by adverse weather or other conditions could negatively affect the availability, quality and cost of ingredients and other food products. In addition, factors such as inflation, increased food and labor costs, regional weather conditions, availability and cost of suitable sites and the availability of experienced management and hourly employees may also adversely affect the food service industry in general and the Company's results of operations and financial condition in particular.

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CUSTOMERS

The Company-owned store sells to the general public; therefore, the Company is not dependent on a particular customer or small group of customers.  Regarding the Company's franchising operation, the franchisees represent a varied geographic and demographic group.  Among some of the primary services the Company provides to its franchisees are marketing assistance, training, time-tested successful recipes, bulk purchasing discounts, food service knowledgeable personnel and brand recognition.

SUPPLIERS

The Company's major suppliers are Coffee Bean International, Dawn Food Products, Inc., Schreiber Foods,   Hawkeye Foodservice and Coca-Cola.  The Company is not dependent on any of these suppliers for future growth and profitability since the products purchased from these suppliers are available from other sources.

LOCATIONS

The Company has 105 franchised locations, 2 licensees and 1 Company-owned store.   Of the 105 locations, 103 are located in 25 states and 2 International units are located in the United Arab Emirates.

STORE OPERATIONS

BIG APPLE BAGELS--BAB franchised and the Company-owned store daily bake a variety of fresh bagels and offer up to 11 varieties of cream cheese spreads.   Stores also offer a variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, salads, soups, various dessert items, fruit smoothies, gourmet coffees and other beverages. A typical BAB store is in an area with a mix of both residential and commercial properties and ranges from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. The Company's current store design is approximately 1,800 square feet, with seating capacity for 20 to 30 persons, and includes 750 square feet devoted to production and baking. A satellite store is typically smaller than a production store, averaging 600 to 1,000 square feet. Although franchise stores may vary in size from the Company-owned store and from other franchise stores, store layout is generally consistent.

MY FAVORITE MUFFIN--MFM franchised stores bake 20 to 25 varieties of muffins daily, from over 250 recipes, plus a variety of bagels. They also serve gourmet coffees, beverages and, at My Favorite Muffin and Bagel Cafe locations, a variety of bagel sandwiches and related products. While some MFM units are located in shopping malls with minimal square footage of 400 to 800 square feet, the typical retail center prototype unit is approximately 1,800 square feet with seating for 20 to 30 persons.

BREWSTER'S COFFEE--Although the Company doesn't have, or actively market, Brewster's stand-alone franchises, Brewster's coffee products are sold in the Company-owned store and most of the franchised units.

FRANCHISING

The Company requires payment of an initial franchise fee per store, plus an ongoing 5% royalty on net sales. Additionally, BAB and MFM franchisees are members of a marketing fund requiring an ongoing 3% contribution, consisting of 1% for general system-wide marketing, and 2% for the local advertising and marketing. The Company currently requires a franchise fee of $25,000 on a franchisee's first full production BAB or MFM store. The fee for subsequent production stores is $20,000.

The Company's current Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) provides for, among other things, the opportunity for prospective franchisees to enter into a Preliminary Agreement for their first production store. This agreement enables a prospective franchisee a period of 60 days in which to locate a site. The fee for this Preliminary Agreement is $10,000. If a site is not located and approved by the franchisor within the 60 days, the prospective franchisee will receive a refund of $7,000. If a site is approved, the entire $10,000 will be applied toward the initial franchise fee.  See also last paragraph under "Government Regulation" section in this 10-K.

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The Company's Franchise Agreement provides a franchisee with the right to develop one store at a specific location. Each Franchise Agreement is for a term of 10 years with the right to renew. Franchisees are expected to be in operation no later than 10 months following the signing of the Franchise Agreement.

The Company currently advertises its franchising opportunities in directories, newspapers, the internet and business opportunity magazines worldwide.  In addition, prospective franchisees contact the Company as a result of patronizing an existing store.

COMPETITION

The quick service restaurant industry is intensely competitive with respect to product quality, concept, location, service and price. There are a number of national, regional and local chains operating both owned and franchised stores which compete with the Company on a national level or solely in a specific market or region. The Company believes that because the industry is extremely fragmented, there is a significant opportunity for expansion in the bagel, muffin and coffee concept chains.

The Company believes the primary direct competitors of its bagel concept units are Bruegger's Bagel Bakery and New World Coffee-Manhattan Bagel Inc., which operates under Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's NY Bagel and Manhattan Bagel Bakery brands.  There are several other regional bagel chains with fewer than 50 stores, all of which may compete with the Company. There is no major national competitor in the muffin business, but there are a number of local and regional operators. Additionally, the Company competes directly with a number of national, regional and local coffee concept stores and brand names.

The Company also competes against numerous small, independently owned bagel bakeries and national fast food restaurants, such as Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, Panera and Starbucks that offer bagels, muffins, coffee and related products as part of their product offerings.  In the supermarket bakery sections, the Company's bagels compete against Thomas' Bagels and other brands of fresh and frozen bagels. Certain of these competitors may have greater product and name recognition and larger financial, marketing and distribution capabilities than the Company.  In addition, the Company believes the startup costs associated with opening a retail food establishment offering similar products on a stand-alone basis are competitive with the startup costs associated with opening its concept stores and, accordingly, such startup costs are not an impediment to entry into the retail bagel, muffin or coffee businesses.

The Company believes that its stores compete favorably in terms of food quality and taste, convenience and customer service and value, which the Company believes are important factors to its targeted customers.  Competition in the food service industry is often affected by changes in consumer tastes, national, regional and local economic and real estate conditions, demographic trends, traffic patterns, the cost and availability of labor, consumer purchasing power, availability of product and local competitive factors.  The Company attempts to manage or adapt to these factors, but not all such factors are within the Company's control and such factors could cause the Company and some, or all, of its franchisees to be adversely affected.

The Company competes for qualified franchisees with a wide variety of investment opportunities in the restaurant business, as well as other industries. Investment opportunities in the bagel bakery cafe business include franchises offered by New World Coffee-Manhattan Bagel Inc.  The Company's continued success is dependent on its reputation for providing high quality and value with respect to its service, products and franchises. This reputation may be affected not only by the performance of the Company-owned store but also by the performance of its franchise stores, over which the Company has limited control.

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TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS

The trademarks, trade names and service marks used by the Company contain common descriptive English words and thus may be subject to challenge by users of these words, alone or in combination with other words, to describe other services or products. Some persons or entities may have prior rights to these names or marks in their respective localities. Accordingly, there is no assurance that such names and marks are available in all locations. Any challenge, if successful, in whole or in part, could restrict the Company's use of the names and marks in areas in which the challenger is found to have used the name or mark prior to the Company's use. Any such restriction could limit the expansion of the Company's use of the names or marks into that region, and the Company and its franchisees may be materially and adversely affected.

The trademarks and service marks "Big Apple Bagels," "Brewster's Coffee" and "My Favorite Muffin" are registered under applicable federal trademark law. These marks are licensed by the Company to its franchisees pursuant to Franchise Agreements.   In February 1999, the Company acquired the trademark of "Jacobs Bros. Bagels" upon purchasing certain assets of Jacobs Bros. The "Jacobs Bros. Bagels" mark is also registered under applicable federal trademark law.

The Company is aware of the use by other persons and entities in certain geographic areas of names and marks which are the same as or similar to the Company's names and marks. Some of these persons or entities may have prior rights to those names or marks in their respective localities. Therefore, there is no assurance that the names and marks are available in all locations. It is the Company's policy to pursue registration of its names and marks whenever possible and to vigorously oppose any infringement of its names and marks.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

The Company is subject to the Trade Regulation Rule of the Federal Trade Commission (the "FTC") entitled “Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity Ventures'' (the "FTC Franchise Rule") and state and local laws and regulations that govern the offer, sale and termination of franchises and the refusal to renew franchises. Continued compliance with this broad federal, state and local regulatory network is essential and costly; the failure to comply with such regulations may have a material adverse effect on the Company and its franchisees. Violations of franchising laws and/or state laws and regulations regulating substantive aspects of doing business in a particular state could limit the Company's ability to sell franchises or subject the Company and its affiliates to rescission offers, monetary damages, penalties, imprisonment and/or injunctive proceedings. In addition, under court decisions in certain states, absolute vicarious liability may be imposed upon franchisors based upon claims made against franchisees. Even if the Company is able to obtain insurance coverage for such claims, there can be no assurance that such insurance will be sufficient to cover potential claims against the Company.

The Company and its franchisees are required to comply with federal, state and local government regulations applicable to consumer food service businesses, including those relating to the preparation and sale of food, minimum wage requirements, overtime, working and safety conditions, citizenship requirements, as well as regulations relating to zoning, construction, health and business licensing. Each store is subject to regulation by federal agencies and to licensing and regulation by state and local health, sanitation, safety, fire and other departments. Difficulties or failures in obtaining the required licenses or approvals could delay or prevent the opening of a new Company-owned or franchise store, and failure to remain in compliance with applicable regulations could cause the temporary or permanent closing of an existing store. The Company believes that it is in material compliance with these provisions. Continued compliance with these federal, state and local laws and regulations is costly but essential, and failure to comply may have an adverse effect on the Company and its franchisees.

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The Company's franchising operations are subject to regulation by the FTC under the Uniform Franchise Act which requires, among other things, that the Company prepare and periodically update a comprehensive disclosure document known as a FDD in connection with the sale and operation of its franchises. In addition, some states require a franchisor to register its franchise with the state before it may offer a franchise to a prospective franchisee. The Company believes its FDD, together with any applicable state versions or supplements, comply with both the FTC guidelines and all applicable state laws regulating franchising in those states in which it has offered franchises.

The Company is also subject to a number of state laws, as well as foreign laws (to the extent it offers franchises outside of the United States), that regulate substantive aspects of the franchisor-franchisee relationship, including, but not limited to, those concerning termination and non-renewal of a franchise.

EMPLOYEES

As of November 30, 2009, the Company employed 24 persons, consisting of 9 working in the Company-owned store, of which 8 are part-time employees.  The remaining employees are responsible for corporate management and oversight, accounting, advertising and franchising.  None of the Company's employees are subject to any collective bargaining agreements and management considers its relations with its employees to be good.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The Company's principal executive office, consisting of approximately 7,150 square feet, is located in Deerfield, Illinois and is leased pursuant to a lease expiring February 28, 2011.  Additionally, the Company leases space for its Company-owned store. The first option to renew the Company-owned store lease was executed on January 1, 2007 for a term of five years with one additional five year renewal option available.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low sale prices for the Company's common stock, as reported in the Nasdaq Small Cap Market for the two years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008.  The Company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ OTC-Bulletin Board under the symbol "BABB." 

Year Ended: November 30, 2009
 
Low
   
High
 
First quarter
    0.41       0.92  
Second quarter
    0.36       0.59  
Third quarter
    0.35       0.51  
Fourth quarter
    0.36       0.50  
                 
Year Ended: November 30, 2008
 
Low
   
High
 
First quarter
    0.76       1.00  
Second quarter
    0.80       1.00  
Third quarter
    0.78       0.95  
Fourth quarter
    0.62       1.10  

As of February 12, 2010, the Company's Common Stock was held by 171 holders of record. Registered ownership includes nominees who may hold securities on behalf of multiple beneficial owners. The Company estimates that the number of beneficial owners of its common stock at February 12, 2010, is approximately 1,300 based upon information provided by a proxy services firm.

STOCK OPTIONS

In May 2001, the Company's Board of Directors approved a Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan (Plan), with an amendment in May 2003 to increase the Plan from the reserve of 1,100,000 shares to 1,400,000 shares of Common Stock for grant.   A total of 1,400,000 stock options have been granted to directors, officers and employees.  In 2009 and 2008, no options were granted.  As of February 12, 2010, there were 1,031,627 stock options exercised or forfeited under the Plan.  (See Note 6 of the audited consolidated financial statements included herein.)

DIVIDEND POLICY

The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.02 per share on December 4, 2008, to be paid on January 2, 2009 in the amount of $145,270 to stockholders of record as of December 18, 2008.  The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.01 per share on March 9, May 22 and September 7, 2009.  These dividends were payable on April 13, July 8, and October 5, 2009, respectively, in the amount of $72,635 each.  On December 7, 2009, the Board of Directors authorized a $.01 per share quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $72,635.  The dividend was paid January 4, 2010 to shareholders of record as of December 21, 2009.

The Board of Directors of the Company declared quarterly cash dividends of $.02 per share on March 5, June 13, and September 10, 2008.  These dividends were payable on April 10, July 8, and October 6, 2008, respectively, in the amount of $145,270 each.

Although there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to pay dividends in the future, it is the Company’s intent that future dividends will be considered based on profitability expectations and financing needs and will be declared at the discretion of the Board of Directors. It is the Company’s intent going forward to declare and pay cash dividends on a quarterly basis if warranted.

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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The selected financial data contained herein has been derived from the consolidated financial statements of the Company included elsewhere in this Report on Form 10-K. The data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.  Certain statements contained in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, including statements regarding the development of the Company's business, the markets for the Company's products, anticipated capital expenditures, and the effects of completed and proposed acquisitions, and other statements and disclosures contained herein and throughout this Annual Report regarding matters that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). In such cases, we may use words such as "believe," "intend," "expect," "anticipate" and the like.  Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Certain risks and uncertainties are wholly or partially outside the control of the Company and its management, including its ability to attract new franchisees; the continued success of current franchisees; the effects of competition on franchisee and Company-owned store results; consumer acceptance of the Company's products in new and existing markets; fluctuation in development and operating costs; brand awareness; availability and terms of capital; adverse publicity; acceptance of new product offerings; availability of locations and terms of sites for store development; food, labor and employee benefit costs; changes in government regulation (including increases in the minimum wage); regional economic and weather conditions; the hiring, training, and retention of skilled corporate and restaurant management; and the integration and assimilation of acquired concepts.  Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

GENERAL

The Company has 105 franchised, 2 licensed units, and 1 Company-owned store as of the end of 2009. Units in operation at the end of 2008 included 114 franchised, 3 licensed and 1 Company-owned store.  System-wide revenues in 2009 were $38 million compared to $44 million in 2008.

The Company's revenues are derived primarily from the ongoing royalties paid to the Company by its franchisees, from the operation of the Company-owned store and receipt of initial franchise fees.  Additionally, the Company derives revenue from the sale of licensed products (My Favorite Muffin mix, Big Apple Bagels cream cheese and Brewster's coffee), and through licensing agreements (Kohr Bros. and Mrs. Fields).  Also included in licensing fees and other income is Operation’s Sign Shop which provides for franchise consistency and convenience the majority of signage to franchisees and the Company-owned store, including but not limited to, posters, menu panels, build charts, outside window stickers and counter signs.

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YEAR 2009 COMPARED TO YEAR 2008

Total revenues from all sources decreased $605,000, or 16.0%, to $3,173,000 in 2009 from $3,778,000 in the prior year primarily due to a decrease in all sources of income.

Royalty revenue from franchise stores was down $274,000, or 12.9%, to $1,842,000 in 2009 as compared to $2,116,000 in 2008.  Franchise fee revenue decreased $83,000, or 50.3%, to $82,000 in 2009 versus $165,000 in 2008.  The Company opened 4 stores with 1 opened at reduced fees and there were 3 transfers in 2009 versus 8 opened stores, 5 at reduced fees and 10 transfers in 2008.  At November 30, 2009 the Company had 2 units under development versus 5 at November 30, 2008.  Company-owned store revenues decreased $52,000 or 10.0%, to $468,000 from $520,000 in 2008.  Licensing fees and other income decreased $195,000, or 20.0%, to $781,000 in 2009 as compared to $976,000 in 2008.  The decline was primarily due to decreases in 2009 license fee revenues of $95,000, defaulted and terminated franchise contract fees of $42,000 and non-redeemed gift certificate revenue of $36,000 compared to 2008.

Total operating expenses excluding goodwill impairment were $2,844,000, or 89.6%, of total revenues for 2009 versus $3,173,000, or 84.0%, for 2008. Total operating expenses excluding goodwill impairment decreased $329,000 in 2009 compared to 2008.  Including the goodwill impairment of $2,399,000 the total 2009 expenses were $5,243,000 or an increase of $2,070,000 compared to 2008.

Expenses for Company-owned stores decreased $34,000, or 5.4%, in 2009, to $592,000, from $626,000 in 2008.  Cost of goods sold 2009 decreased $27,000, or 16.1%, to $141,000 in 2009 compared to $168,000 in 2008.  Cost of goods sold percentage to sales decreased 2.1% in 2009 to 30.2% compared to 32.3% in 2008.

Corporate office payroll and payroll related expenses decreased $202,000, or 13.5%, in 2009, to $1,289,000, from $1,491,000, in 2008. Advertising and promotion expense decreased $65,000, or 46.8%, in 2009, to $74,000, from $139,000 in 2008 primarily due to reducing advertising, negotiating lower prices and placing advertisements in less expensive publications.  Travel decreased $16,000, or 18.0%, to $73,000 in 2009, from $89,000 in 2008 due to better cost control and operational efficiencies.  There was a reduction in depreciation and amortization expense of $8,000, or 20.5%, in 2009, to $31,000, from $39,000, in 2008.  Goodwill impairment was $2,399,000 in 2009 versus no impairment in 2008.

Income from operations, excluding goodwill impairment, for the period ended November 30, 2009 was $329,000 as compared to $605,000 in 2008.  Loss from operations including goodwill impairment for 2009 was $2,070,000.

Interest income decreased $16,000, to $15,000, in 2009, compared to $31,000, in 2008, as a result of lower interest rates and lower cash balances to invest.

Interest expense decreased $1,000 to $11,000 in 2009, compared to $12,000 in 2008, primarily due to a decrease in outstanding debt.

Net income before tax, excluding goodwill impairment totaled $333,000, or 10.5%, of revenue in 2009 as compared to $623,000, or 16.5%, of revenue in the prior year.  Income tax expense for 2009 was $252,000, which relates to increasing the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets which are more likely than not to be realized.  There were no taxes for 2008.  The net loss for 2009 including goodwill impairment and tax expense was $2,318,000.  The 2009 goodwill impairment of $2,399,000 was a non-cash expense and no further impairment of goodwill is anticipated at this time.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The net cash provided from operating activities totaled $279,000 during 2009. Cash provided from operating activities is comprised of a net loss of $2,318,000, plus depreciation and amortization of $31,000, goodwill impairment of $2,399,000, tax valuation expense of $252,000, share-based compensation of $10,000 and bad debt of $36,000, plus changes in restricted cash of $82,000, inventories of $13,000 and prepaid expenses and other of $40,000, less changes in trade accounts and notes receivable of $35,000, marketing fund contributions receivable of $1,000, accounts payable of $12,000, accrued liabilities of $45,000, unexpended Marketing Fund contributions of $81,000 and deferred revenue of $92,000.  Cash provided from operating activities in 2008 totaled $504,000, comprised of net income of $623,000, plus depreciation and amortization of $39,000, share-based compensation of $25,000 and bad debt of $2,000, plus changes in trade accounts and notes receivable of $4,000, marketing fund contributions receivable of $24,000, accounts payable of $9,000 and unexpended Marketing Fund contributions of $1,000, less changes in restricted cash of $22,000, inventory of $7,000, prepaid expenses and other of $16,000, accrued liabilities of $57,000 and deferred revenue of $120,000.

Cash used for investing activities during 2009 totaled $26,000, consisting of purchase of equipment of $1,000 and trademark renewal expenditures of $25,000.  Cash used for investing activities during 2008 totaled $57,000, consisting of the purchase of equipment of $1,000 and trademark renewal expenditures of $56,000.

Financing activities used $387,000 during 2009, due to the repayment of notes payable of $24,000 and the payment of dividends equal to $363,000.  Financing activities used $750,000 during 2008, due to the repayment of notes payable of $23,000 and the payment of dividends equal to $727,000.

Although there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to pay dividends in the future, it is the Company’s intent that future dividends will be considered based on profitability expectations and financing needs and will be declared at the discretion of the Board of Directors. It is the Company’s intent going forward to declare and pay cash dividends on a quarterly basis if warranted.  On December 7, 2009, the Board of Directors authorized a $0.01 per share quarterly cash dividend.  The dividend was paid January 4, 2010 to shareholders of record as of December 21, 2009.

The Company believes execution of its dividend policy will not have any material adverse effects on its cash or its ability to fund current operations or future capital investments.

The Company has no financial covenants on its outstanding debt.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has no off balance sheet arrangements, other than the lease commitments disclosed in Note 7 of the audited consolidated financial statements included herein.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company's significant accounting policies are presented in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (see Note 2 of the audited consolidated financial statements included herein).  While all of the significant accounting policies impact the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, some of the policies may be viewed to be more critical.  The more critical policies are those that are most important to the portrayal of the Company's financial condition and results of operations and that require management's most difficult, subjective and/or complex judgments and estimates.   Management bases its judgments and estimates on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  The results of judgments and estimates form the basis for making judgments about the Company's value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results could differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.   Management believes the following are its most critical accounting policies because they require more significant judgments and estimates in preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

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Revenue Recognition

Royalty fees from franchised stores represent a fee of 5% on net retail and wholesale sales of franchised units.  Royalty revenues are recognized on an accrual basis using actual franchise receipts.  Generally, franchisees report and remit royalties on a weekly basis.  The majority of month-end receipts are recorded on an accrual basis based on actual numbers from reports received from franchisees shortly after the month-end.  Estimates are utilized in certain instances where actual numbers have not been received and such estimates are based on the last 10 weeks’ average.

The Company recognizes franchise fee revenue upon the opening of a franchise store. Direct costs associated with the franchise sales are deferred until the franchise fee revenue is recognized.  These costs include site approval, construction approval, commissions, blueprints and training costs.

The Company earns a licensing fee from the sale of BAB branded products, which includes coffee, cream cheese, muffin mix and par baked bagels from a third-party commercial bakery to the franchised and licensed units.

Long-Lived Assets

Property and equipment are recorded at cost.  Improvements and replacements are capitalized, while expenditures for maintenance and routine repairs that don't extend the life of the asset are charged to expense as incurred.  Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Property, equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation.  Estimated useful lives for the purpose of depreciation and amortization are 3 to 7 years for property and equipment and 10 years, or the term of the lease if less, for leasehold improvements.

Following the guidelines contained in ASC 350, the corporation tests goodwill and intangible assets that are not subject to amortization for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that impairment is possible.  Goodwill and intangible assets were tested at the end of the first fiscal quarter, February 28, 2009 and it was found that the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets were impaired.

An impairment test was performed at February 28, 2009 based on a discounted cash flow model using management’s business plan projected for expected future cash flows.  Based on the computation of the discounted cash flows, it was determined that the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets exceeded their carrying value by $2,399,000.

A charge of $2,399,000 was recorded for the year ended November 30, 2009 after the impairment testing was completed during the first quarter 2009.  Management does not believe that any further impairment exists at November 30, 2009.  There was no impairment charge recorded in 2008. (See Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements included herein.)

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Certain financial instruments potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk.  These financial instruments consist primarily of royalty and wholesale accounts receivables.   The Company believes it has maintained adequate reserves for doubtful accounts.  The Company reviews the collectibility of receivables periodically taking into account payment history and industry conditions.

Valuation Allowance and Deferred Taxes

A valuation allowance is the portion of a deferred tax asset for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

As of November 30, 2009, the Company has cumulative net operating loss carryforwards expiring between 2012 and 2029 for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately $6,209,000.   A valuation allowance has been established for $2,025,000 at November 30, 2009 for the deferred tax benefit related to those loss carryforwards and other net deferred tax assets for which it is considered more likely than not that the benefit will not be realized. (See Note 3 of the audited consolidated financial statements included herein.)

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2008, the FASB issued new standards which provided guidance on how to determine the useful life of intangible assets by amending the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized intangible assets. This new guidance applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. These standards are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years and will be adopted beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB issued additional guidance under the “Financial Instruments Topic” of the ASC.   This topic requires disclosure of the carrying amount and the fair value of all financial instruments for interim and annual financial statements of SEC-reporting entities (even if the financial instrument is not recognized in the balance sheet), including the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair values and any changes in such methods and assumptions.  This topic also requires disclosures in summarized financial information in interim financial statements.  The Company adopted this additional guidance as of November 30, 2009.  The adoption of this additional guidance did not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

In May 2009, the FASB issued new standards for subsequent events, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The new standards are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted the new standards during fiscal 2009 and, as the pronouncement only requires additional disclosures, the adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.  We have evaluated subsequent events through February 23, 2010, the date that these consolidated financial statements were issued.

In June 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Codification   (the “Codification”) for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, which was effective for us beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. The Codification became the single authoritative source for GAAP. Accordingly, previous references to GAAP accounting standards are no longer used in our disclosures, including these Notes to the Financial Statements. The Codification does not affect our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

In regard to interest, foreign currency, and commodity price risk the Company does not believe that these are significant risk factors.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Consolidated Financial Statements and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm is included immediately following.

BAB, Inc.
Years Ended November 30, 2009 and 2008

C o n t e n t s
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
15
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets
16
   
Consolidated Statements of Income
17
   
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity
18
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
19
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
20

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Stockholders and Board of Directors of BAB, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of BAB, Inc. as of November 30, 2009 and 2008 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with 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.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.  An audit also includes 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of BAB, Inc. as of November 30, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

By:  /s/ Frank L. Sassetti & Company

Oak Park, Illinois
February 23, 2010

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BAB, Inc
Consolidated Balance Sheets
November 30, 2009 and 2008

   
2009
   
2008
 
ASSETS
           
Current Assets
           
Cash
  $ 1,072,526     $ 1,207,108  
Restricted cash
    211,748       293,994  
Receivables
               
Trade accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,712 in 2009 and $3,841 in 2008)
    103,346       104,153  
Marketing fund contributions receivable from franchisees and stores
    14,209       13,245  
Inventories
    37,946       51,331  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    105,981       145,953  
Total Current Assets
    1,545,756       1,815,784  
                 
Property, plant and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $575,407 in 2009 and $554,111 in 2008)
    27,834       47,980  
Trademarks
    434,960       763,667  
Goodwill
    1,493,771       3,542,772  
Definite lived intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $113,494 in 2009 and $103,560 in 2008)
    79,794       86,324  
Deferred tax asset
    248,000       500,000  
Total Noncurrent Assets
    2,284,359       4,940,743  
Total Assets
  $ 3,830,115     $ 6,756,527  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 25,292     $ 24,145  
Accounts payable
    36,975       49,353  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    268,077       313,329  
Unexpended marketing fund contributions
    173,211       254,493  
Deferred franchise fee revenue
    30,000       125,000  
Deferred licensing revenue
    39,583       36,996  
Total Current Liabilities
    573,138       803,316  
                 
Long-term debt (net of current portion)
    179,078       204,371  
Total Noncurrent Liabilities
    179,078       204,371  
Total Liabilities
    752,216       1,007,687  
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Common stock ($.001 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 8,466,953 shares issued and 7,263,508 shares outstanding as of November 30, 2009 and 2008
    13,508,257       13,508,257  
Additional paid-in capital
    967,441       957,264  
Treasury stock
    (222,781 )     (222,781 )
Accumulated deficit
    (11,175,018 )     (8,493,900 )
Total Stockholders' Equity
    3,077,899       5,748,840  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 3,830,115     $ 6,756,527  
See accompanying notes

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BAB, Inc
Consolidated Statements of Income
November 30, 2009 and 2008

   
2009
   
2008
 
REVENUES
           
Royalty fees from franchised stores
  $ 1,842,382     $ 2,116,285  
Net sales by Company-owned stores
    468,072       520,466  
Franchise fees
    81,500       165,000  
Licensing fees and other income
    780,951       976,059  
Total Revenues
    3,172,905       3,777,810  
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
               
Store food, beverage and paper costs
    141,435       167,991  
Store payroll and other operating expenses
    450,651       458,066  
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
               
Payroll and payroll-related expenses
    1,288,947       1,490,938  
Occupancy
    142,386       140,198  
Advertising and promotion
    73,549       139,127  
Professional service fees
    186,076       189,082  
Travel expenses
    73,168       88,533  
Depreciation and amortization
    31,231       38,960  
Other
    456,424       460,290  
Goodwill Impairment
    2,399,057       -  
Total Operating Expenses
    5,242,924       3,173,185  
Income (Loss) from operations
    (2,070,019 )     604,625  
Interest income
    14,739       30,520  
Interest expense
    (10,663 )     (11,767 )
Income (Loss) before provision for income taxes
    (2,065,943 )     623,378  
Provision for income taxes
               
Current tax expense
    -       -  
Deferred tax expense
    252,000       -  
      252,000       -  
Net  Income (Loss)
  $ (2,317,943 )   $ 623,378  
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic and Diluted
  $ (0.32 )   $ 0.09  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic
    7,263,508       7,263,508  
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted
    7,263,508       7,271,732  
Cash dividends declared per share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.06  

See accompanying notes

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BAB, Inc
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
November 30, 2009 and 2008

               
Additional
                         
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-In
   
Treasury Stock
   
Accumulated
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Deficit
   
Total
 
                                           
November 30, 2007
    8,466,953     $ 13,508,257     $ 932,038       (1,203,445 )   $ (222,781 )   $ (8,681,467 )   $ 5,536,047  
                                                         
Stock Compensation Expense
                    25,226                               25,226  
                                                         
Dividends Declared
                                            (435,811 )     (435,811 )
                                                         
Net Income
                                            623,378       623,378  
                                                         
November 30, 2008
    8,466,953       13,508,257       957,264       (1,203,445 )     (222,781 )     (8,493,900 )     5,748,840  
                                                         
                                                         
                                                         
Stock Compensation Expense
                    10,177                               10,177  
                                                         
Dividends Declared
                                            (363,175 )     (363,175 )
                                                         
Net Loss
                                            (2,317,943 )     (2,317,943 )
                                                         
November 30, 2009
    8,466,953     $ 13,508,257     $ 967,441       (1,203,445 )   $ (222,781 )   $ (11,175,018 )   $ 3,077,899  

See accompanying notes

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BAB, Inc
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
November 30, 2009 and 2008

   
2009
   
2008
 
Operating activities
           
Net (loss) income
  $ (2,317,943 )   $ 623,378  
Depreciation and amortization
    31,231       38,960  
Impairment -other intangibles
    2,399,057       -  
Deferred tax expense
    252,000          
Provision for uncollectible accounts, net of recoveries
    36,021       2,072  
Share-based compensation
    10,177       25,226  
Changes in:
               
Trade accounts receivable and notes receivable
    (35,214 )     4,055  
Restricted cash
    82,246       (22,024 )
Marketing fund contributions receivable
    (964 )     23,511  
Inventories
    13,385       (7,385 )
Prepaid expenses and other
    39,972       (16,377 )
Accounts payable
    (12,378 )     8,883  
Accrued liabilities
    (45,252 )     (57,201 )
Unexpended marketing fund contributions
    (81,282 )     877  
Deferred revenue
    (92,413 )     (119,647 )
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    278,643       504,328  
                 
Investing activities
               
Purchase of equipment
    (1,150 )     (991 )
Proceeds from sale of equipment
    -       200  
Capitalization of trademark renewals
    (24,754 )     (56,392 )
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
    (25,904 )     (57,183 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Repayment of borrowings
    (24,146 )     (23,051 )
Payment of dividends
    (363,175 )     (727,278 )
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities
    (387,321 )     (750,329 )
                 
                 
Net Decrease in Cash
    (134,582 )     (303,184 )
                 
Cash, Beginning of Period
    1,207,108       1,510,292  
Cash, End of Period
  $ 1,072,526     $ 1,207,108  
                 
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Interest paid
  $ 10,855     $ 11,949  
Income taxes paid
  $ 9,797     $ -  

See accompanying notes

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 1 - Nature of Operations

BAB, Inc. the (“Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on July 12, 2000.  The Company currently operates, franchises and licenses bagel, muffin and coffee retail units under the Big Apple Bagels (“BAB”) and My Favorite Muffin (“MFM”) trade names.  The Company additionally derives income from the sale of its trademark bagels, muffin mix, cream cheese and coffee through nontraditional channels of distribution, including under license agreements and through direct home delivery of specialty muffin baskets and coffee.

The Company has four wholly owned subsidiaries: BAB Systems, Inc. (Systems); BAB Operations, Inc. (“Operations”); Brewster’s Franchise Corporation (“BFC”) and My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc.    Systems was incorporated on December 2, 1992, and was primarily established to franchise BAB specialty bagel retail stores.  Operations was formed on August 30, 1995, primarily to operate Company-owned stores, including one which currently serves as the franchise training facility.  BFC was established on February 15, 1996 to franchise “Brewster’s Coffee” concept coffee stores.  My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, was acquired on May 13, 1997.  My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc. franchises (“MFM”) concept muffin stores.  The assets of Jacobs Bros. Bagels (“Jacobs Bros.”) were acquired on February 1, 1999. All branded wholesale business uses this trademark.

 
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

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 that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Royalty fees from franchised stores represent a fee of 5% on net retail and wholesale sales of franchised units.  Royalty revenues are recognized on an accrual basis using actual franchise receipts.  Generally, franchisees report and remit royalties on a weekly basis.  The majority of month-end receipts are recorded on an accrual basis based on actual numbers from reports received from franchisees shortly after the month-end.  Estimates are utilized in certain instances where actual numbers have not been received and such estimates are based on the last 10 weeks’ average.

The Company recognizes franchise fee revenue upon the opening of a franchise store.  Direct costs associated with franchise sales are deferred until the franchise fee revenue is recognized.  These costs include site approval, construction approval, commissions, blueprints and training costs.

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Revenue Recognition (Continued)

The Company earns a licensing fee from the sale of par-baked bagels, from the sale of coffee and from the sale of BAB and MFM branded product to the franchised and licensed units noted in the table below.  The licensing fees received are derived from these proprietary or recommended products sold primarily to the franchise network.  The Company records revenues on an accrual basis based on actual and estimated sales to the franchise units.

Stores which have been opened, and unopened stores for which a Franchise Agreement has been executed at November 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
Stores opened
           
Company-owned
    1       1  
Franchisee-owned
    105       114  
Licensed
    2       3  
      108       118  
Unopened stores
               
Franchise Agreement
    2       5  
      110       123  

License fees and other income primarily consist of license fees, Sign Shop revenues, and defaulted and terminated franchise contract revenues.  Revenue is recorded on an accrual basis.  Actual amounts are used to record the majority of license fees although at times it is necessary to use estimates. Revenues recorded for Sign Shop and defaulted and terminated franchise contract revenue are actual amounts.

Segments

Accounting standards have established annual reporting standards for an enterprise’s operating segments and related disclosures about its products, services, geographic areas and major customers. The Company’s operations are confined to two reportable segments operating in the United States; Company-owned stores and franchise operations.

Marketing Fund

The Company established a Marketing Fund during 1994.  Domestic franchise-operated units and the Company-owned store are required to contribute a fixed percentage based on net retail sales to the Marketing Fund.  Liabilities for unexpended funds received from franchisees are included as a separate line item in accrued expenses and Marketing Fund cash accounts are included in restricted funds in the accompanying Balance Sheet.  The Marketing Fund also derives revenues from rebates paid by certain vendors on the sale of BAB licensed products to franchisees.

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Cash

As of November 30, 2009 and 2008, the Marketing Fund cash balances, which are restricted, were $158,747 and $240,993, respectively.  Also included in restricted cash at both November 30, 2009 and 2008 is $53,001 for a certificate of deposit that serves as collateral for a Letter of Credit that is required for the Company’s office lease.

Deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 for interest bearing accounts.  Non-interest bearing business checking accounts are insured to an unlimited amount through June 30, 2010.  If the Federal Reserve Bank does not extend the unlimited insured amount past June 30, 2010 the deposits may from time to time exceed federally insured limits.

Accounts and Notes Receivable

Receivables are carried at original invoice amount less estimates made for doubtful accounts.  Certain receivables have been converted to unsecured interest-bearing notes.  Management determines the allowances for doubtful accounts by reviewing and identifying troubled accounts on a periodic basis by using historical experience applied to an aging of accounts.  A receivable is considered to be past due if any portion of the receivable balance is outstanding 90 days past the due date.  Receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible.  Recoveries of receivables previously written off are recorded as income when received

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property and equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are 3 to 7 years for property and equipment and 10 years, or term of lease, if less, for leasehold improvements. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures that materially extend the useful lives of assets are capitalized.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company’s intangible assets consist of trademarks and goodwill. Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 350 (formerly SFAS No. 142) “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” requires that assets with indefinite lives no longer be amortized, but instead be subject to annual impairment tests.  The Company no longer amortizes goodwill and other intangible assets, but instead on an annual basis the Company’s intangible assets are tested for impairment.

Following the guidelines contained in ASC 350, the Company tests goodwill and intangible assets that are not subject to amortization for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that impairment is possible.  Goodwill and intangible assets were tested at the end of the first fiscal quarter, February 28, 2009 and it was found that the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets were impaired.

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Cont’d)

The Company tests goodwill and intangible assets that are not subject to amortization for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that impairment is possible.

Goodwill and intangible assets were tested at the end of the first quarter, February 28, 2009 and it was found that the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets were impaired based on a discounted cash flow model using management’s business plan projected for expected cash flows.  Based on the computation of the discounted cash flows, it was determined that the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets exceeded their carrying value by $2,399,057.

A charge of $2,399,057 was recorded for the year ended November 30, 2009 after the impairment testing was completed during the first quarter 2009.  Management does not believe that any further impairment exists at November 30, 2009.  There was no impairment charge recorded in 2008.

The net book value of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite and definite lives are as follows:

   
Goodwill
   
Trademarks
   
Definite Lived Intangibles
   
Total
 
                         
Net Balance as of November 30, 2007
  $ 3,542,772     $ 763,667     $ 36,204     $ 4,342,643  
Additions
    -       -       56,392       56,392  
Amortization expense
                    (6,272 )     (6,272 )
Net Balance as of November 30, 2008
    3,542,772       763,667       86,324       4,392,763  
Additions
            21,349       3,405       24,754  
Impairment charges
    (2,049,001 )     (350,056 )     -       (2,399,057 )
Amortization expense
                    (9,935 )     (9,935 )
Net Balance as of November 30, 2009
  $ 1,493,771     $ 434,960     $ 79,794     $ 2,008,525  

Definitive lived intangible assets are being amortized over their useful lives.  The estimated amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is as follows:

Fiscal Period
 
Definite Lived Intangibles
 
       
2010
  $ 10,639  
2011
    10,639  
2012
    10,639  
2013
    10,639  
2014
    10,639  
thereafter
    26,599  
Total
  $ 79,794  

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Advertising and Promotion Costs

The Company expenses advertising and promotion costs as incurred.  Advertising and promotion expense was $73,549 and $139,127 in 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Included in advertising expense was $36,535 and $96,760 in 2009 and 2008, respectively, related to the Company’s franchise operations.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.  The benefits from net operating losses carried forward may be impaired or limited in certain circumstances.  In addition, a valuation allowance can be provided for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company files a consolidated U.S. income tax return and tax returns in various state jurisdictions.  Review of the Company’s possible tax uncertainties as of November 30, 2009 did not result in any positions requiring disclosure.  Should the Company need to record interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions or other tax authority assessments, it would classify such expenses as part of the income tax provision.  The Company has not changed any of its tax policies or adopted any new tax positions during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2009 and believes it has filed appropriate tax returns in all jurisdictions for which it has nexus.  This review included the Company’s net deferred income tax asset of $248,000, which management believes will be realized over future profitable years.  (See Note 3.)

Earnings Per Share

The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) under ACS 260 “Earnings per Share.”  Basic net earnings are divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year to calculate basic net earnings per common share.  Diluted net earnings per common share are calculated to give effect to the potential dilution that could occur if options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and resulted in the issuance of additional common shares.

   
2009
   
2008
 
Numerator:
           
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ (2,317,943 )   $ 623,378  
                 
Denominator:
               
Weighted average outstanding shares
               
Basic
    7,263,508       7,263,508  
Earnings (Loss) per Share - Basic
  $ (0.32 )   $ 0.09  
                 
Effect of dilutive common stock
    -       8,224  
Weighted average outstanding shares
               
Diluted
    7,263,508       7,271,732  
Earnings (Loss) per share - Diluted
  $ (0.32 )   $ 0.09  

At November 30, 2009 and 2008, there are 368,373 and 309,500, respectively of unexercised options that are not included in the computation of dilutive EPS because their impact would be antidilutive due to the loss in 2009 and the market price of the common stock was higher than the option prices for 2008.

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes compensation cost using a fair-value based method for all share-based payments granted after November 30, 2006, plus any awards granted to employees up through November 30, 2006 that remain unvested at that time.  The Company recorded compensation expense arising from share-based payment arrangements in payroll-related expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Income for the Company’s stock option plan of $10,177 and $25,226 for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of financial instruments including cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt approximate their fair values because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.  The carrying value of long-term debt, including the current portion, approximate fair value based upon market prices for the same or similar instruments.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2008, the FASB issued new standards which provided guidance on how to determine the useful life of intangible assets by amending the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized intangible assets. This new guidance applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. These standards are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years and will be adopted beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB issued additional guidance under the “Financial Instruments Topic” of the ASC.   This topic requires disclosure of the carrying amount and the fair value of all financial instruments for interim and annual financial statements of SEC-reporting entities (even if the financial instrument is not recognized in the balance sheet), including the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair values and any changes in such methods and assumptions.  This topic also requires disclosures in summarized financial information in interim financial statements.  The Company adopted this additional guidance as of November 30, 2009.  The adoption of this additional guidance did not have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

In May 2009, the FASB issued new standards for subsequent events, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The new standards are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted the new standards during fiscal 2009 and, as the pronouncement only requires additional disclosures, the adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.  The Company has evaluated subsequent events through February 23, 2010, the date that these consolidated financial statements were issued.

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

In June 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Codification   (the “Codification”) for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, which was effective for the Company beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. The Codification became the single authoritative source for GAAP. Accordingly, previous references to GAAP accounting standards are no longer used in the Company’s disclosures, including these Notes to the Financial Statements. The Codification does not affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

Note 3 – Income Taxes

The effective tax rate used to compute income tax expense (benefit) and deferred tax assets and liabilities is a federal rate of 34% and a state rate of 4.8%, net of the federal tax effect.

The components of the Company’s current provision (benefit) for income taxes are as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
Current
           
Federal
  $ -     $ -  
State
    -       -  
Deferred
    252,000       -  
Total
  $ 252,000     $ -  

A reconciliation of the expected income tax expense (benefit) to the recorded income tax expense (benefit) is as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Federal income tax (benefit) provision computed at federal statutory rate
  $ (702,421 )   $ 211,949  
State income taxes net of federal tax provision
    (99,537 )     30,034  
Other adjustments
    17,869       1,589  
Change in valuation allowance
    1,036,089       (243,572 )
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
  $ 252,000     $ -  

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 3 – Income Taxes (Continued)

The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities for federal and state income taxes consist of the following:

   
2009
   
2008
 
Deferred revenue
  $ 27,011     $ 62,884  
Deferred rent revenue
    9,279       15,215  
Marketing Fund net contributions
    61,623       93,549  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    3,382       535  
Allowance for doubtful accounts-notes receivable
    -       956  
Accrued expenses
    17,967       20,706  
Net operating loss carryforwards
    2,410,188       2,348,092  
Valuation allowance
    (2,024,819 )     (988,730 )
Total Deferred Income Tax Assets
  $ 504,631     $ 1,553,207  
                 
Depreciation and amortization
  $ (255,178 )   $ (1,044,931 )
Franchise Costs
    (1,453 )     (8,276 )
Total Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
  $ (256,631 )   $ (1,053,207 )
                 
Total Net Deferred Tax Assets/Liabilities
  $ 248,000     $ 500,000  

As of November 30, 2009, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards expiring between 2012 and 2029 for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately $6,209,000.  The Company routinely reviews the future realization of tax assets based on projected future reversals of taxable temporary differences, available tax planning strategies and projected future taxable income.  A valuation allowance has been established for $2,024,819 and $988,730 as of November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for the deferred tax benefit related to those loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets, that are more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized.  The increase in the valuation allowance of $1,036,089 in 2009 is a result of the net operating loss carryforward added in 2009, a reduction of certain other deferred tax assets and a decrease in deferred tax liabilities relating primarily to reduction of book value for goodwill and intangibles related to the impairment.

 
Note 4 - Long-Term Debt

On September 6, 2002, the Company signed a note payable requiring annual installments of $35,000, including interest at a rate of 4.75% per annum, for a term of 15 years, in the original amount of $385,531.  The Company purchased and retired 1,380,040 shares of BAB common stock from a former stockholder.  The balance of this note payable was $204,370 and $228,516 as of November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 4 - Long-Term Debt (Continued)

As of November 30, 2009, annual maturities on long-term obligations due are as follows:

Year Ending November 30:
     
2010
  $ 25,292  
2011
    26,494  
2012
    27,752  
2013
    29,070  
2014
    30,451  
                  Thereafter
    65,311  
         
                          Total
  $ 204,370  

 
Note 5 - Stockholders’ Equity

On December 4, 2008, a $.02 per share quarterly dividend was declared and was paid January 2, 2009 to stockholders of record as of December 18, 2008.  On March 9, May 22, and September 7, 2009, a $.01 per share dividend was declared, and was paid on April 13, July 8, and October 5, 2009, respectively.  On December 7, 2009, a $.01 per share quarterly cash dividend was declared and paid January 4, 2010 to shareholders of record as of December 21, 2009.  On March 5, June 13, and September 10, 2008, a $.02 per share dividend was declared, and was paid on April 10, July 8, and October 6, 2008, respectively.

 
Note 6 - Stock Options

In May 2001, the Company approved a Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan (“Plan”).  The Plan reserves 1,400,000 shares of common stock for grant, all of which have been granted as of November 30, 2009.  The Plan will terminate on May 25, 2011.  The Plan permits granting of awards to employees and non-employee Directors and agents of the Company in the form of stock appreciation rights, stock awards and stock options.  The Plan is currently administered by a Committee of the Board of Directors appointed by the Board.  The Plan gives broad powers to the Board and Committee to administer and interpret the Plan, including the authority to select the individuals to be granted options and rights, and to prescribe the particular form and conditions of each option or right granted.

Under the Plan, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant.  The options granted vary in vesting from immediate to a vesting period over five years.  The options granted are exercisable within a 10 year period from the date of grant.  All stock issued from the granted options must be held for one year from date of exercise.  Options issued and outstanding expire on various dates through November 28, 2016.  The range of exercise prices of options outstanding at November 30, 2009 are $0.46 to $1.38.

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 6 - Stock Options and (Continued)

During fiscal 2009 and 2008 there were no options granted or exercised.  Activity under the Plan during the two years ended November 30 is as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Options
   
Weighted average exercise price
   
Options
   
Weighted average exercise price
 
Options outstanding at beginning of year
    369,373     $ 1.156       392,373     $ 1.156  
Forfeited
    (1,000 )   $ 1.15       (23,000 )   $ 1.129  
Outstanding at end of year
    368,373     $ 1.156       369,373     $ 1.156  

Options Outstanding
   
Options Exercisable
 
Range of exercise price
   
Options outstanding
   
Weighted average remaining contractual life
   
Weighted average exercise price
   
Options exercisable
   
Weighted average exercise price
 
                                 
$ 0.46       7,973       4.0     $ 0.460       7,973     $ 0.460  
$ 0.60       10,000       4.6     $ 0.600       10,000     $ 0.600  
$ 0.88 - $0.97       61,900       5.2     $ 0.938       61,900     $ 0.938  
$ 0.86       20,000       6.5     $ 0.860       20,000     $ 0.860  
$ 1.15 - $1.27       68,500       6.0     $ 1.22       68,500     $ 1.220  
$ 0.97       20,000       7.0     $ 0.970       20,000     $ 0.970  
$ 1.25 - $1.38       180,000       7.0     $ 1.322       --       --  
          368,373             $ 1.156       188,373     $ 0.998  
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table below is before income taxes, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $.50 as of the last business day of the period ended November 30, 2009.  There were no options exercised in 2009 or 2008.

Options Outstanding
   
Options Exercisable
 
Outstanding
   
Wghtd. Avg.
 
Wghtd. Avg.
   
Aggregate
   
Exercisable
   
Wghtd. Avg.
   
Aggregate
 
at 11/30/09
   
Remaining Life
 
Exercise Price
   
Intrinsic Value
   
at 11/30/09
   
Exercise Price
   
Intrinsic Value
 
  368,373       6.30     $ 1.16     $ -       188,373     $ 1.00     $ -  

The Company recorded compensation cost arising from share-based payment arrangements in payroll-related expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Income for the Company’s stock option plan of $10,177 and $25,226 for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 7 - Commitments

The Company rents its Corporate Office, Company-owned store and property occupied by two tenants located in Lincoln, NE under leases which require it to pay real estate taxes, insurance and general repairs and maintenance.  Rent expense for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 was $165,334 and $123,898, net of sublease income of $107,203 and $130,420, respectively.  The Lincoln NE facility that is sub-leased, expires at the end of December 2009 and will not be renewed.  Monthly rent is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease with a deferred rent liability being recognized.  As of November 30, 2009, future minimum annual rental commitments under leases, net of sublease income of $5,825 in 2010 are as follows:

Year Ending November 30:
 
2010
  $ 155,597  
2011
    72,859  
2012
    3,849  
         
Total
  $ 232,305  

 
Note 8 – Employee Benefit Plan

The Company maintains a qualified 401(k) plan which allows eligible participants to make pretax contributions.  Company contributions are discretionary.  The Company did not make a contribution in 2009 or 2008.

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BAB, Inc
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2009 and 2008

Note 9 - Segment Information

Segment information has been reclassified to reflect licensing fees revenue, goodwill and certain definite lived assets and the amortization expense related to these intangibles in Systems, so as to reflect a truer segment income stream and asset relationship, as the business is focused on the franchise division.

The following tables present segment information for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008:

   
Net Revenues
   
Operating Income (Loss)
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Company Store Operations
  $ 747,526     $ 822,224     $ (198,093 )   $ (148,007 )
Franchise Operations and Licensing Fees
    2,425,379       2,955,586       (993,097 )     1,719,059  
    $ 3,172,905     $ 3,777,810     $ (1,191,190 )   $ 1,571,052  
Corporate Expenses
                    (878,828 )     (966,427 )
Interest Income, Net of Interest Expense
                    4,075       18,753  
Net Income (Loss) before provision for taxes
                    (2,065,943 )     623,378  
Deferred tax expense
                    252,000       -  
Net Income (Loss)
                  $ (2,317,943 )   $ 623,378  
                                 
Operating Segment Data
                               
 
   
Identifiable Assets
   
Capital and Intangible Expenditures
   
Depreciation and Amortization
   
Goodwill and Other Intangible Impairment
 
Year Ended November 30, 2009:
                       
Company Store Operations
  $ 57,424     $ -     $ 4,246     $ -  
Franchise Operations (other than goodwill)
    625,911       1,150       17,051          
Definite Lived Intangible Assets
    79,794       3,404       9,934          
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
    1,928,731       21,350               2,399,057  
    $ 2,691,860     $ 25,904     $ 31,231     $ 2,399,057  
                                 
Year Ended November 30, 2008:
                               
Company Store Operations
  $ 74,336     $ 1,091     $ 6,522     $ -  
Franchise Operations (other than goodwill)
    642,373               26,166          
Definite Lived Intangible Assets
    86,324       56,392       6,272          
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
    4,306,439                          
    $ 5,109,472     $ 57,483     $ 38,960     $ -  
                                 
                                 
Reconciliation to Total Assets as Reported
            2009       2008          
                                 
Assets-Total reportable segments - Identifiable assets
          $ 2,691,860     $ 5,109,472          
                                 
Unallocated Amounts
                               
Cash
            1,284,274       1,501,102          
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
            105,981       145,953          
Total Consolidated Assets
          $ 4,082,115     $ 6,756,527          

There were no sales to any individual customer during either year in the two-year period ended November 30, 2009 that represented 10% or more of net sales.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

In connection with the audits of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for each of the fiscal years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, and through the date of this Current Report, there were: (1) no disagreements between the Company and Frank L. Sassetti & Company on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures.

ITEM 9A. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

BAB, Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Item 307 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report, and they have concluded that these controls and procedures were effective (i) to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our executive and financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

ITEM 9A(t). CONTROL AND PROCEDURES

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Our evaluation of internal control over financial reporting includes using the COSO framework, an integrated framework for the evaluation of internal controls issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, to identify the risks and control objectives related to the evaluation of our control environment.

Based on our evaluation under the framework described above, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s internal controls and procedures were effective over financial reporting as of November 30, 2009.

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.  Management’s report was not subject to attestation requirements by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could materially affect these controls over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter. We have not identified any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal controls, and therefore there were no corrective actions taken.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of the Company's Common Stock, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Executive officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial owners are required by the SEC to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

Based upon a review of the copies of such forms furnished to the Company, the Company believes that all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its executive officers and directors were met during the year ended November 30, 2009.

BAB, Inc. (the Company) has a formally established Code of Ethics, pursuant to Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  In order to view the Code of Ethics in its entirety, see the BAB, Inc. Annual Report, Part III, Item 9, dated November 30, 2007 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2008.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth the cash compensation by executive officers that received annual salary and bonus compensation of more than $100,000 during years 2009 and 2008 (the "Named Executive Officers"). The Company has no employment agreements with any of its executive officers.

Summary Compensation Table

Name and Principal  Position
 
Year
 
Salary
($)
   
Bonus
($)
   
Stock Awards
($)
   
Options Awards
($)
   
Nonequity
 Incentive Plan 
Compensation
(S)
   
Non-qualified
deferred
Compensation
earnings
(S)
   
All other 
compensation
($)
   
Total
($)
 
Michael W. Evans
 
2009
    249,831       -       -                       -       26,027       275,858  
President and CEO
 
2008
    249,831       57,187       -                       -       29,239       336,257  
                                                                     
Michael K. Murtaugh
 
2009
    187,380       -       -                       -       24,189       211,569  
Vice President and General Counsel
 
2008
    187,380       42,891       -                       -       23,383       253,654  
                                                                     
Jeffrey M Gorden
 
2009
    133,686       5,350       -                       -       10,863       149,899  
Chief Financial Officer
 
2008
    133,686       8,800       -                       -       10,214       152,700  
 
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The following tables set forth any stock or stock options awarded to executive officers that that are exercisable and not yet exercised or unexercisable as of November 30, 2009:

OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END

Name
 
Number of
securities underlying unexercised options
(#)
Exercisable
   
Number of
securities underlying unexercised options
(#)
Unexercisable
   
Equity incentive plan awards: number of securities underlying unexercised unearned options
(#)
   
Option
exercise
price
($)
   
Option expiration date
 
Michael W. Evans
    20,000             -       .97       2015  
President and CEO
    20,000             -       1.27       2016  
              50,000       -       1.38       2016  
                                         
Michael K. Murtaugh
    20,000               -       .97       2015  
Vice President and General
    20,000               -       1.27       2016  
Counsel
            50,000       -       1.38       2016  
                                         
Jeffrey M Gorden
    1,833               -       .51       2014  
Chief Financial Officer
    6,000               -       .88       2015  
      5,000               -       1.15       2015  
              25,000       -       1.25       2016  

OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
(Continued)

Name
 
Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested
(#)
   
Market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested
($)
   
Equity incentive plan awards: number of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested
(#)
   
Equity incentive plan awards: market or payout value of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested
($)
 
Michael W. Evans
    -       -       -       -  
President and CEO
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Michael K. Murtaugh
    -       -       -       -  
Vice President and General Counsel
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Jeffrey M Gorden
    -       -       -       -  
Chief Financial Officer
    -       -       -       -  

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The following table sets forth any compensation paid to directors during fiscal year ended November 30, 2009:

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Compensation for fiscal year ended November 30, 2009


Name
 
Fees earned or paid in cash
($)
   
Stock awards
($)
   
Option awards
($)
   
Non-equity incentive plan compensation
($)
   
Non-qualifies deferred compensation earnings
($)
   
All other compensation
($)
   
Total
($)
 
Steven Feldman
    2,500       -       -       -       -       -       2,500  
                                                         
James Lentz
    2,500       -       -       -       -       -       2,500  

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

The Company's Certificate of Incorporation limits personal liability for breach of fiduciary duty by its directors to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "Delaware Law"). Such Certificate eliminates the personal liability of directors to the Company and its shareholders for damages occasioned by breach of fiduciary duty, except for liability based on breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the Company, liability for acts or omissions not made in good faith, liability for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct, liability based on payments or improper dividends, liability based on violation of state securities laws, and liability for acts occurring prior to the date such provision was added. Any amendment to or repeal of such provisions in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Company for with respect to any acts or omissions of such director occurring prior to such amendment or repeal.

In addition to the Delaware Law, the Company's Bylaws provide that officers and directors of the Company have the right to indemnification from the Company for liability arising out of certain actions to the fullest extent permissible by law. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the Company pursuant to such indemnification provisions, the Company has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is therefore unenforceable.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The following table sets forth as of February 12, 2010 the record and beneficial ownership of Common Stock held by (i) each person who is known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Common Stock of the Company; (ii) each current director; (iii) each "named executive officer" (as defined in Regulation S-B, Item 402 under the Securities Act of 1933); and (iv) all executive officers and directors of the Company as a group. Securities reported as "beneficially owned" include those for which the named persons may exercise voting power or investment power, alone or with others. Voting power and investment power are not shared with others unless so stated. The number and percent of shares of Common Stock of the Company beneficially owned by each such person as of February 12, 2010 includes the number of shares which such person has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days after such date.  

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Name and Address
 
Shares
 
Percentage
Michael W. Evans
500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 475
Deerfield, IL 60015
 
2,839,946 (1)(2)(3)(5)
 
38.34
 
Michael K. Murtaugh
500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 475
Deerfield, IL 60015
 
2,613,533 (1)(2)(4)(6)
 
35.29
 
Holdings Investment, LLC
220 DeWindt Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
 
2,096,195 (1)
 
28.30
 
Jeffrey M. Gorden
500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 475
Deerfield, IL 60015
 
92,500 (7)
 
1.25
 
Steven G. Feldman
750 Estate Drive, Suite 104
Deerfield, IL 60015
 
40,000 (8)
 
.54
 
James A. Lentz
1415 College Lane South
Wheaton, IL 60189
 
34,932 (9)
 
.48
 
All executive officers and directors as a group (5 persons)
 
3,524,716 (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8) (9)
 
48.53

(1) Includes all shares held of record by Holdings Investments, LLC. Messrs. Evans and Murtaugh are members and managers of the LLC and together control all voting power of the stock owned by the LLC.
(2) Includes 40,000 stock options fully exercisable as of 2/12/10.
(3) Includes 3,500 shares inherited by spouse.
(4) Includes 22,222 shares held by children.
(5) Includes 62,222 shares held by children.
(6) Includes 5,004 shares held in an IRA.
(7) Includes 12,833 stock options fully exercisable as of 2/12/10.
(8) Includes 30,000 stock options fully exercisable as of 2/12/10.
(9) Includes 20,000 stock options fully exercisable as of 2/12/10.

ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

There are no transactions between the Company and related parties, including officers and directors of the Company. It is the Company's policy that it will not enter into any transactions with officers, directors or beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Company's Common Stock, or any entity controlled by or under common control with any such person, on terms less favorable to the Company than could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties and all such transactions require the consent of the majority of disinterested members of the Board of Directors.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed the firm Frank L. Sassetti & Company, certified public accountants, for 2009 audit and tax services.

The audit reports of Frank L. Sassetti & Company on the consolidated financial statements of BAB, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of and for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.

Audit fees relate to audit work performed on the financial statements as well as work that generally only the independent auditor can reasonably be expected to provide, including discussions surrounding the proper application of financial accounting and/or reporting standards and reviews of the financial statements included in quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q.  Fees for audit services provided by Frank L. Sassetti & Company in fiscal 2009 amounted to $62,300.  Fees for audit services provided by Frank L. Sassetti & Company for fiscal 2008 amounted to $60,600.

Tax compliance services were provided by Frank L. Sassetti & Company for 2009 and 2008 with fees billed in the amount of $12,200 and $11,000, respectively.

During the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, Frank L. Sassetti & Company did not perform any other services for the Company.

Preapproval of Policies and Procedures by Audit Committee

The accountants provide a quote for services to the Audit Committee before work begins for the fiscal year.  After discussion, the Audit Committee then makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors on whether to accept the proposal.

Percentage of Services Approved by Audit Committee

All services were approved by the Audit Committee.

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PART IV

ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

(a) Documents filed as part of this report:

 
(1)
Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets as at November 30, 2009 and 2008 and the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), Shareholders’ Equity and Cash Flows for the years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 are reported on by Frank L. Sassetti and Company  These statements are prepared in accordance with United States GAAP.

 
(2)
Financial Statement Schedules - none

(b) INDEX TO EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits are filed herewith:

INDEX NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
3.1
Articles of Incorporation (See Form 10-KSB for year ended November 30, 2006)
3.2
Bylaws of the Company (See Form 10-KSB for year ended November 30, 2006)
21.1
List of Subsidiaries of the Company
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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.

BAB, INC.
By /s/ Michael W. Evans
Michael W. Evans, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: February 23, 2010

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Dated: February 23, 2010
By /s/ Michael W. Evans
Michael W. Evans, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)

Dated: February 23, 2010
By /s/ Michael K. Murtaugh
Michael K. Murtaugh, Director and Vice President/General Counsel and Secretary

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Dated: February 23, 2010
By /s/ Jeffrey M. Gorden
Jeffrey M. Gorden, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Dated: February 23, 2010
By /s/ Steven G. Feldman
Steven G. Feldman, Director

Dated: February 23, 2010
By /s/ James A. Lentz
James A. Lentz, Director

EXHIBIT 3.1 - Certificate of Incorporation

See Form 10-KSB for year ended November 30, 2006

EXHIBIT 3.2 - Bylaws of BAB, Inc.

See Form 10-KSB for year ended November 30, 2006

EXHIBIT 21.1 – List of Subsidiaries of the Company

BAB Systems, Inc., an Illinois corporation
BAB Operations, Inc., an Illinois corporation
Brewster’s Franchise Corporation, an Illinois corporation
My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc., a New Jersey corporation
 
 
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