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RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. - Quarter Report: 2008 March (Form 10-Q)

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C.  20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 23, 2008

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

Commission File Number:   0-12919

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

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


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


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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ  No  o


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

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

As of May 7, 2008, 9,499,417 shares of the issuer’s common stock were outstanding.

 
 

 


PIZZA INN, INC.

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PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
Item 1.
Page
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and nine
months ended March 23, 2008 and March 25, 2007 (unaudited)
 
1
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for
the three months and nine months ended March 23, 2008 and
March 25, 2007 (unaudited)
 
2
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 23, 2008 (unaudited)
and June 24, 2007
 
3
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months
ended March 23, 2008 and March 25, 2007  (unaudited)
 
4, 5
     
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
6-9
     
Item 2.
 
10-15
     
Item 3.
15
     
Item 4T.
15
     

PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
15
Item 1A.
15
Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  15-16
Item 3.
16
Item 4.
16
Item 5.
16
Item 6.
17
     
 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements


PIZZA INN, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
REVENUES:
 
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
Food and supply sales
  $ 10,316     $ 10,202     $ 32,269     $ 30,822  
Franchise revenue
    1,181       1,195       3,643       3,502  
Restaurant sales
    171       186       529       574  
                                 
      11,668       11,583       36,441       34,898  
                                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                               
Cost of sales
    9,554       9,568       30,156       29,472  
Franchise expenses
    623       619       1,949       2,037  
General and administrative expenses
    661       857       2,017       3,531  
Severance
    4       -       383       -  
Provision for bad debts
    100       20       158       20  
Loss (gain) on sale of assets
    2       (6 )     9       (570 )
Other income
    -       -       -       (179 )
(Recovery) provision for litigation costs
    -       -       (284 )     302  
Interest expense
    -       2       -       475  
      10,944       11,060       34,388       35,088  
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
                               
OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES
    724       523       2,053       (190 )
Income taxes
    (216 )     -       (216 )     -  
INCOME (LOSS) FROM
                               
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    940       523       2,269       (190 )
Loss from discontinued
                               
operations, net of income tax benefit
    (42 )     (66 )     (173 )     (262 )
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 898     $ 457     $ 2,096     $ (452 )
                                 
EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON
                               
STOCK - BASIC:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.10     $ 0.06     $ 0.23     $ (0.02 )
Loss from discontinued operations
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.09     $ 0.05     $ 0.21     $ (0.04 )
                                 
EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON
                               
STOCK - DILUTED:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.10     $ 0.06     $ 0.23     $ (0.02 )
Loss from discontinued operations
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.09     $ 0.05     $ 0.21     $ (0.04 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares
                               
outstanding - basic
    9,634       10,138       9,955       10,139  
                                 
Weighted average common
                               
shares outstanding - diluted
    9,670       10,139       9,987       10,139  
                                 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
   

 
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PIZZA INN, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
(In thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 898     $ 457     $ 2,096     $ (452 )
Interest rate swap gain - (net of  tax expense
                               
of $0) for all periods
    -       -       -       14  
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 898     $ 457     $ 2,096     $ (438 )
                                 
                                 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
   

 
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PIZZA INN, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
             
   
March 23,
   
June 24,
 
ASSETS
 
2008
   
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,013     $ 1,879  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for bad debts
               
of $589 and $451, respectively
    3,067       2,716  
Notes receivable, current portion
    6       8  
Inventories
    1,385       1,518  
Property held for sale
    313       336  
Deferred income tax assets, net
    1,105       458  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    273       165  
Total current assets
    7,162       7,080  
                 
LONG-TERM ASSETS
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    600       778  
Notes receivable
    9       12  
Re-acquired development territory, net
    78       239  
Deposits and other assets
    104       85  
    $ 7,953     $ 8,194  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable - trade
  $ 1,677     $ 2,082  
Accrued expenses
    1,817       1,805  
Total current liabilities
    3,494       3,887  
                 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
Deferred gain on sale of property
    190       209  
Deferred revenues
    295       314  
Other long-term liabilities
    23       7  
Total liabilities
    4,002       4,417  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 26,000,000
               
shares; issued 15,123,909 and 15,120,319 shares, respectively;
               
outstanding 9,499,417 and 10,168,494 shares, respectively
    151       151  
Additional paid-in capital
    8,485       8,471  
Retained earnings
    16,894       14,799  
Treasury stock at cost
               
Shares in treasury: 5,624,492 and 4,951,825, respectively
    (21,579 )     (19,644 )
Total shareholders' equity
    3,951       3,777  
    $ 7,953     $ 8,194  
                 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
         

 
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PIZZA INN, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(In thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
             
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
             
Net income (loss)
  $ 2,096     $ (452 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
               
cash provided (used) by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    275       561  
Deferred tax
    (647 )     (9 )
Stock compensation expense
    14       145  
Provision for litigation costs
    -       302  
Loss (gain) on sale of assets
    9       (570 )
Provision for bad debts
    158       20  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Notes and accounts receivable
    (504 )     269  
Inventories
    133       192  
Accounts payable - trade
    (405 )     205  
Accrued expenses
    12       (3,476 )
Prepaid expenses and other
    (84 )     735  
Cash provided (used) by operating activities
    1,057       (2,078 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
                 
Proceeds from sale of assets
    108       11,325  
Capital expenditures
    (96 )     (246 )
Cash provided by investing activities
    12       11,079  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Deferred financing costs
    -       (26 )
Repayments of long-term bank debt
    -       (8,044 )
Repurchase of common stock
    (1,935 )     -  
Cash used for financing activities
    (1,935 )     (8,070 )
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (866 )     931  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    1,879       184  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 1,013     $ 1,115  
                 
                 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 

 
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PIZZA INN, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
             
             
             
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
CASH PAYMENTS FOR:
           
             
Interest
  $ -     $ 495  
Income taxes paid (refunded)
    195       (680 )
                 
NON CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING
               
ACTIVITIES:
               
Gain on interest rate swap
               
    $ -     $ 22  
                 
                 
                                            See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
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PIZZA INN, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Pizza Inn, Inc. (the "Company") have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 24, 2007.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present the Company's financial position and results of operations for the interim periods.  All adjustments contained herein are of a normal recurring nature.  Results of operations for the fiscal periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of fiscal year-end results.  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.

(1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

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

 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  At June 24, 2007 approximately $230,000 on deposit with reinsurers to secure loss reserves was included in cash and cash equivalents.

Fiscal Year
Fiscal third quarters ended March 23, 2008 and March 25, 2007, both contained 13 weeks and the fiscal nine months ended March 23, 2008 and March 25, 2007, both contained 39 weeks.

Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when products are delivered and the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss, collection of the relevant receivable is probable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable.  The Company's Norco division sells food and supplies to franchisees on trade accounts under terms common in the industry.  Food and supply revenue are recognized upon delivery of the product.  Equipment that is sold requires acceptance prior to installation.  Recognition of revenue for equipment sales occurs upon acceptance of such equipment.  Other than for large remodel projects, delivery date and acceptance date are the same.  Norco sales are reflected under the caption "food and supply sales."  Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are recognized as revenue.

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

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

New Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48).  FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum requirements a tax position must meet before being recognized in the financial statements.  In addition, FIN 48 prohibits the use of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, in evaluating the recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions.  We adopted FIN 48 at the beginning of our fiscal year on June 25, 2007 and recognized no adjustment in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits upon adoption.  Although the Company believes it has adequately provided for all tax positions, taxing authorities could assess amounts greater or less than the Company’s accrued position.  The Company does not anticipate a significant change to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value within generally accepted accounting principles, clarifies the definition of fair value within that framework and expands disclosures about the use of fair value measurements.  SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements in generally accepted accounting principles.  However, the definition of fair value in SFAS No. 157 may affect assumptions used by companies in determining fair value.  The Company will be required to adopt SFAS No. 157 on June 30, 2008.  The Company has not completed its evaluation of the impact of adoption of SFAS No. 157 on the Company’s financial statements, but currently believes the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will not require material modification of the Company’s fair value measurements and will primarily require expanded disclosures in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.  SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments, including employee stock option plans and operating leases accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 13, Accounting for Leases, at their fair value.  This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007.  The Company has not completed its evaluation of the impact of adoption of SFAS No. 159 on the Company’s financial statements but currently believes the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will not require material modification of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised), Business Combinations.  SFAS No. 141(R) improves the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date.  This Statement applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of this Statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements.  SFAS No. 160 amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary and clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements.  This Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of this Statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.  SFAS No. 161 amends SFAS No. 133 and requires entities to enhance their disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.  SFAS No. 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after November 15, 2008.  The adoption of SFAS No. 161 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

(2)
Long-Term Debt

On January 23, 2007, the Company and The CIT Group / Commercial Services, Inc. (“CIT”) entered into an agreement for a revolving credit facility of up to $3.5 million (the “CIT Credit Facility”).  The actual availability on the CIT Credit Facility is determined by advance rates on eligible inventory and accounts receivable.  Interest on borrowings outstanding on the CIT Credit Facility is at a rate equal to the prime rate plus an interest rate margin of 0.0% to 0.5% or, at the Company’s option, at the LIBOR rate plus an interest rate margin of 2.0% to 3.0%.  The specific interest rate margin is based on the Company’s performance under certain financial ratio tests.  An annual commitment fee is payable on any unused portion of the CIT Credit Facility at a rate of 0.375%.  All of the Company’s (and its subsidiaries’) personal property assets (including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and intellectual property) have been pledged to secure payment and performance of the CIT Credit Facility, which is subject to customary covenants for asset-based loans.

On June 27, 2007, the Company and CIT entered into an agreement to amend the CIT Credit Facility to (i) allow the Company to repurchase Company stock in an amount up to $3,000,000, (ii) allow the Company to make permitted cash distributions or cash dividend payments to the Company’s shareholders in the ordinary course of business and (iii) increase the aggregate capital expenditure limit from $750,000 to $3,000,000 per fiscal year.  As of March 23, 2008, there were no borrowings outstanding on the CIT Credit Facility and one letter of credit for approximately $230,000 was outstanding to reinsurers to secure loss reserves.
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(3)
Commitments and Contingencies

On May 23, 2007, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase plan whereby the Company may repurchase up to 1,016,000 shares of its currently outstanding common stock.  As of March 23, 2008, 672,667 shares had been repurchased under the plan at an average price of $2.85 per share.

On October 5, 2004, the Company filed a lawsuit against the law firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, and J. Kenneth Menges, one of the firm’s partners. Akin Gump served as the Company’s principal outside lawyers from 1997 through May 2004, when the Company terminated the relationship. The petition alleged that during the course of representation of the Company, the firm and Mr. Menges, as the partner in charge of the firm’s services for the Company, breached certain fiduciary responsibilities to the Company by giving advice and taking action to further the personal interests of certain of the Company’s executive officers to the detriment of the Company and its shareholders. Specifically, the petition alleged that the firm and Mr. Menges assisted in the creation and implementation of so-called “golden parachute” agreements which provided for potential severance payments to those executives in amounts greatly disproportionate to the Company’s ability to pay and that, if paid, could expose the Company to significant financial liability which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.

On October 10, 2007, the parties entered into a general release and settlement agreement relating to the lawsuit filed by the Company.  Pursuant to the settlement agreement, each of the Company, Akin Gump and J. Kenneth Menges (i) denied wrongdoing and liability, (ii) agreed to mutual releases of liability, and (iii) agreed to dismiss all pending claims with prejudice.  Akin Gump and Mr. Menges agreed to pay the Company $600,000 upon their counsel’s receipt of the executed settlement agreement.  On October 23, 2007, the Company received $284,000 of net proceeds after deduction of all contingent fees and expenses.  This amount was reported as income in the second quarter ended December 23, 2007 and presented in the caption “(Recovery) provision for litigation costs” in the consolidated statement of operations.

On August 31, 2006, the Company was served with notice of a lawsuit filed against it in federal count by a former franchisee and its guarantors who operated one restaurant in the Harlingen, Texas market in 2003.  The former franchisee and guarantor alleged generally that the Company intentionally and negligently misrepresented costs associated with development and operation of the Company’s franchise, and that as a result they sustained business losses that ultimately led to the closing of the restaurant.  They seek damages of approximately $768,000, representing amounts the former franchisees claim to have lost in connection with their development and operation of the restaurant.  In addition, they seek unspecified punitive damages, and recovery of attorneys’ fees and court costs.  Pursuant to an Agreed Stipulation of Dismissal and Order, where the plaintiff has dismissed the claim in federal court, with prejudice and has re-filed the case in the state district courts of Dallas County, Texas.  Pizza Inn has filed a counter-claim.  The Company is waiting on a trial date to be set.  Although the outcome of the legal proceeding cannot be projected with certainty, the Company believes that the plaintiff’s allegations are without merit.  The Company intends to vigorously defend against such allegations and to pursue all relief to which it may be entitled, including pursuing its counterclaim for recovery of past due amounts, future lost royalties and attorneys’ fees and costs.  An adverse outcome to the proceeding could materially affect the Company’s financial position and results of operation.  The Company had not made any accrual for any such amounts as of March 23, 2008.

The Company is also subject to other various claims and contingencies related to employment agreements, lawsuits, taxes, food product purchase contracts and other matters arising out of the normal course of business.  With the possible exception of the matters set forth above, management believes that any such claims and actions currently pending are either covered by insurance or would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition if decided in a manner that is unfavorable to us.

 (4)
Earnings (loss) per Share (EPS)

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

 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 23, 2008
   
March 25, 2007
 
   
Diluted
   
Basic
   
Diluted
   
Basic
 
                         
Income from continuing operations for
                       
per share calculation
  $ 940     $ 940     $ 523     $ 523  
(Loss) from discontinued operations for
                               
per share calculation
    (42 )     (42 )     (66 )     (66 )
Net income available for common shareholders
  $ 898     $ 898     $ 457     $ 457  
                                 
Weighted average equivalent shares
                               
Shares of Pizza Inn, Inc. common stock outstanding
    9,634       9,634       10,138       10,138  
Dilutive effect of employee stock options
                               
and awards
    36       -       1       -  
Total weighted average equivalent shares
    9,670       9,634       10,139       10,138  
                                 
Per-share amounts
                               
Income from continuing operations
  $ 0.10     $ 0.10     $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
(Loss) from discontinued operations
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )
Net income
  $ 0.09     $ 0.09     $ 0.05     $ 0.05  
                                 
                                 
                                 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23, 2008
   
March 25, 2007
 
   
Diluted
   
Basic
   
Diluted
   
Basic
 
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations for
                               
per share calculation
  $ 2,269     $ 2,269     $ (190 )   $ (190 )
(Loss) from discontinued operations for
                               
per share calculation
    (173 )     (173 )     (262 )     (262 )
Net income (loss) available for common shareholders
  $ 2,096     $ 2,096     $ (452 )   $ (452 )
                                 
Weighted average equivalent shares
                               
Shares of Pizza Inn, Inc. common stock outstanding
    9,955       9,955       10,139       10,139  
Dilutive effect of employee stock options
                               
and awards
    32       -       -       -  
Total weighted average equivalent shares
    9,987       9,955       10,139       10,139  
                                 
Per-share amounts
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.23     $ 0.23     $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )
(Loss) from discontinued operations
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.21     $ 0.21     $ (0.04 )   $ (0.04 )

 
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Options to purchase 176,410 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $2.00 to $2.31 per share were outstanding and included in the computation of diluted EPS for the three and nine month periods ended March 23, 2008, using the Treasury Stock Method, because the options’ exercise price was less than the average market price of the common shares during the quarter.  Options to purchase 115,000 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $2.85 to $3.17 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for both the quarter and the nine month period ended March 23, 2008, because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares for the respective periods.

No options to purchase shares of common stock were included in the computation of diluted EPS for the nine month period ended March 25, 2007.

(5)           Closed restaurants and discontinued operations

SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, requires that discontinued operations that meet certain criteria be reflected in the statement of operations after results of continuing operations as a net amount. SFAS No. 144 also requires that the operations of the closed restaurants, including any impairment charges, be reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented.

SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred.  This Statement also establishes that fair value is the objective for initial measurement of the liability.

The Company closed two of its restaurants in Houston, Texas during the quarter ended September 23, 2007.  No provision for impairment was required to be taken at that time because the impairment taken in the fiscal year ended June 24, 2007, reduced the carrying value of the properties to their estimated net realizable value.  That net realizable value remains unchanged.  The two properties are on the market for sub-lease and have received a number of site visits.  Because we believe that the properties will sub-lease at or above the current lease rates, we have not reserved any additional costs related to our obligations under these non-cancelable leases.

A summary of discontinued operations is as follows in (thousands):
 


   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
 Sales
  $ -     $ 180  
 Cost of Sales
    -       34  
 General and Administrative
    42       212  
     Total loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit
  $ (42 )   $ (66 )
                 
                 
                 
                 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
 Sales
  $ 62     $ 537  
 Cost of Sales
    24       199  
 General and Administrative
    211       600  
     Total loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit
  $ (173 )   $ (262 )



(6)           Provision for Income Tax

Management re-evaluates the deferred tax asset each quarter and believes that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset of $1,105,000 will be fully realized based on the Company’s recent history of pre-tax profits and the expectation of future taxable income as well as the future reversal of temporary differences.  The $216,000 net tax benefit recorded during the quarter ended March 23, 2008 was comprised of (i) the $1,148,000 deferred tax benefit in connection with the release of the valuation allowance, (ii) a $498,000 current provision for 2008 federal and state income tax obligations and (iii) a $434,000 reduction of the deferred tax asset related to the utilization of the Company’s net operating loss.

  In prior years and until the third quarter of fiscal 2008, we had recorded a valuation allowance based on our assessment that the realization of a portion of our net deferred tax assets did not meet the “more likely than not” criterion under SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.”  As of March 23, 2008, we determined that based upon a number of factors, including our cumulative taxable income in recent quarters and our expected profitability in future years, substantially all of our net deferred tax assets are “more likely than not” realizable through future earnings.  Beginning in the quarter ended March 23, 2008, we recorded an income tax provision on current earnings at an effective tax rate of approximately 35% prior to the effect of releasing the valuation allowance.

(7)
Property Held for Sale

The Company had $313,000 and $336,000 of assets classified as held for sale as of March 23, 2008 and June 24, 2007, consisting of the carrying value of certain real estate and equipment located in Little Elm, Texas and $25,000 of miscellaneous transportation equipment.  All assets held for sale are currently listed with brokers for sale to third parties.

 
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(8)
Segment Reporting

 
Summarized in the following tables are net sales and operating revenues, operating income (loss) and geographic information (revenues) for the Company’s reportable segments for the three month and nine month periods ended March 23, 2008 and March 25, 2007 (in thousands).  Operating income and loss excludes interest expense, income tax provision and discontinued operations.



     
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
     
March 23,
   
March 25,
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
     
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
 Net sales and operating revenues:
                       
 Food and equipment distribution
  $ 10,316     $ 10,202     $ 32,269     $ 30,822  
 Franchise and other (1)
    1,352       1,381       4,172       4,076  
 Intersegment revenues
    70       128       230       407  
 
 Combined
    11,738       11,711       36,671       35,305  
                                   
 Less intersegment revenues
    (70 )     (128 )     (230 )     (407 )
 
 Consolidated revenues
  $ 11,668     $ 11,583     $ 36,441     $ 34,898  
                                   
 Depreciation and amortization:
                               
 Food and equipment distribution
  $ -     $ 18     $ 2     $ 174  
 Franchise and other (1)
    87       79       226       255  
 
 Combined
    87       97       228       429  
 Corporate administration and other
    16       16       47       132  
 
 Depreciation and amortization
  $ 103     $ 113     $ 275     $ 561  
                                   
 Interest expense:
                               
 Food and equipment distribution
  $ -     $ 1     $ -     $ 266  
 Franchise and other (1)
    -       -       -       -  
 
 Combined
    -       1       -       266  
 Corporate administration and other
            1       -       209  
 
 Interest expense
  $ -     $ 2     $ -     $ 475  
                                   
 Operating income (loss):
                               
 Food and equipment distribution (2)
  $ 623     $ 351     $ 1,820     $ (365 )
 Franchise and other (1), (2)
    529       585       1,574       987  
 Intersegment profit
    14       30       52       96  
 
 Combined
    1,166       966       3,446       718  
 Less intersegment profit
    (14 )     (30 )     (52 )     (96 )
 Corporate administration and other
    (428 )     (413 )     (1,341 )     (812 )
 
 Operating income (loss)
  $ 724     $ 523     $ 2,053     $ (190 )
                                   
 Geographic information (revenues):
                               
 United States
  $ 11,442     $ 11,199     $ 35,137     $ 33,786  
 Foreign countries
    226       384       1,304       1,112  
 
 Consolidated total
  $ 11,668     $ 11,583     $ 36,441     $ 34,898  
                                   
 (1)
Company stores that were closed are included in discontinued operations.
         
                                   
 (2)
Does not include full allocation of corporate administration.
                 

 
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Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes and selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 24, 2007 and may contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on current management expectations.  Generally, verbs in the future tense and the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intends,” “opinion,” “potential” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements in this report include, without limitation, statements relating to our business objectives, our customers and our franchisees, our liquidity and capital resources, the impact of our historical and potential business strategies on our business, financial condition, and operating results and the expected effects of potentially adverse litigation outcomes.  Our actual results could differ materially from our expectations.  Further information concerning our business, including additional risk factors  that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 24, 2007.  These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.  The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and, except as may be required by applicable law, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation to, publicly update or revise such statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Results of Operations
Overview

The Company is a franchisor and food and supply distributor to a system of restaurants operating under the trade name "Pizza Inn."  Our distribution division is Norco Restaurant Services Company (“Norco”).  At March 23, 2008, there were 334 domestic and international Pizza Inn restaurants, consisting of one Company-owned domestic restaurant, 259 franchised domestic restaurants, and 74 franchised international restaurants.  The 260 domestic restaurants consisted of: (i) 161 restaurants that offer dine-in, carry-out, and in many cases, delivery services (“Buffet Units”); (ii) 41 restaurants that offer delivery and carry-out services only (“Delco Units”); and (iii) 58 restaurants that are typically located within a convenience store, college campus building, airport terminal, or other commercial facility and offer quick carry-out service from a limited menu (“Express Units”).  The 260 domestic restaurants were located in 18 states predominately situated in the southern half of the United States.  The 74 international restaurants were located in nine foreign countries.

Basic and diluted income per common share increased to $0.09 for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to $0.05 for the comparable period ended March 25, 2007.  Net income for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 increased $441,000 to $898,000 from $457,000 for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year, on revenues of $11,668,000 for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 and $11,583,000 for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.  Basic and diluted income per common share increased to $0.21 for the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to a $0.04 loss for the comparable period ended March 25, 2007.  Net income for the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 increased $2,548,000 to $2,096,000 from a $452,000 loss for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year, on revenues of $36,441,000 for the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 and $34,898,000 for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. 
 
        The increase in net income during the three and nine month periods ended March 23, 2008, was primarily due to increased operating income driven by increased food and supply sales compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year and from lower legal expenses and other operating expense reductions which were the result of management’s restructuring efforts, including outsourcing certain administrative functions which lowered headcount, implemented during the nine month period ended March 23, 2008.  Additionally, the Company received income of $284,000 from the settlement in October 2007 of a lawsuit with its previous outside counsel and recognized an income tax benefit of $216,000 as a result of the release of a $1,148,000 deferred income tax valuation allowance in the quarter ended March 23, 2008.  The income and savings were partially offset by severance expenses of $383,000 of which $300,000 was recognized in August, 2007 due to the departure of the Company’s President and CEO.  The remaining severance expense was recognized in the second fiscal quarter ended December 23, 2007 and third fiscal quarter ended March 23, 2008.

Management believes that key performance indicators in evaluating financial results include domestic chain -wide retail sales and the number and type of operating restaurants.  The following table summarizes these key performance indicators.


   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Domestic retail sales Buffet Units (in thousands)
  $ 28,982     $ 28,520  
Domestic retail sales Delco Units (in thousands)
  $ 2,839     $ 3,091  
Domestic retail sales Express Units (in thousands)
  $ 1,320     $ 1,781  
                 
Average number of domestic Buffet Units
    162       168  
Average number of domestic Delco Units
    42       46  
Average number of domestic Express Units
    58       67  
                 
                 
                 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Domestic retail sales Buffet Units (in thousands)
  $ 85,654     $ 84,882  
Domestic retail sales Delco Units (in thousands)
  $ 8,705     $ 9,535  
Domestic retail sales Express Units (in thousands)
  $ 4,443     $ 5,472  
                 
Average number of domestic Buffet Units
    162       173  
Average number of domestic Delco Units
    42       47  
Average number of domestic Express Units
    60       68  


Revenues

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

Food and Supply Sales

Food and supply sales by Norco include food and paper products, equipment and other distribution revenues.  Food and supply sales for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 increased 1%, or $114,000, to $10,316,000 from $10,202,000 in the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  During the three month period ended March 23, 2008, a 41% increase in cheese prices contributed to increased food and supply sales by $825,000, compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year while international sales and equipment sales decreased by $615,000.  For the three month period ended March 23, 2008, total domestic chain-wide retail sales decreased 1%, or $251,000, over the comparable period for the prior fiscal year due to a lower store count.  Food and supply sales for the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 increased 5%, or $1,447,000, to $32,269,000 from $30,822,000 in the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  During the nine month period ended March 23, 2008, a 48% increase in cheese prices contributed to increased food and supply sales.  Year-to-date total domestic chain-wide retail sales were down over the prior year by 1% or $1,087,000.  Comparable domestic store sales were 1% greater for the three month period and 2% greater for the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.
 
 
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Franchise Revenue

Franchise revenue, which includes income from royalties, license fees and area development and foreign master license sales, decreased 1%, or $14,000 to $1,181,000 from $1,195,000 for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year. This decrease is primarily attributable to lower domestic royalties and franchise fees due to lower retail sales and fewer store openings compared to the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.  For the nine month period ended March 23, 2008, compared to the comparable period for the prior year, franchise revenue increased 4%, or $141,000 to $3,643,000 from $3,502,000.  This increase is primarily attributable to a $150,000 master license fee earned in November 2007 for the development of new Pizza Inn restaurants in Kuwait which was partially offset by lower domestic royalties compared to comparable period in the prior year.  The following chart summarizes the major components of franchise revenue (in thousands):
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
     Domestic royalties
  $ 981     $ 987  
     International royalties
    145       101  
     Domestic franchise fees
    55       96  
     International franchise fees
    -       11  
                 Franchise revenue
  $ 1,181     $ 1,195  
                 
                 
                 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
     Domestic royalties
  $ 2,926     $ 2,964  
     International royalties
    360       309  
     Domestic franchise fees
    191       184  
     International franchise fees
    166       45  
                 Franchise revenue
  $ 3,643     $ 3,502  

Restaurant Sales

Restaurant sales, which consist of revenue generated by the Company-owned restaurant, decreased 8%, or $15,000 to $171,000 from $186,000 for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  For the nine month period ended March 23, 2008, restaurant sales decreased 8%, or $45,000, to $529,000 from $574,000 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year. The sales decreases for the three and nine month periods ended March 23, 2008, were primarily due to a reduction in marketing expenditures as more effort was put into using the Company-owned restaurant as a training facility.

Costs and Expenses

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales decreased 1%, or $14,000 for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  This decrease is primarily the result of decreased payroll which was slightly offset by higher cheese prices.  For the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year, cost of sales increased 2% or $684,000 to $30,156,000 from $29,472,000 primarily due to increased prices for cheese and other commodities.  Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues decreased 1% for the three months and 2% for the nine months ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year as a result of savings relating to outsourcing the distribution center and the related sale of property and equipment, which reduced depreciation expense.

 
Franchise Expenses

Franchise expenses include selling, general and administrative expenses directly related to the sale and continuing service of domestic and international franchises.  These expenses increased 1%, or $4,000 for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  For the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year, franchise expenses decreased 4%, or $88,000, to $1,949,000 from $2,037,000.  The nine month decrease was primarily the result of lower administrative expenses of $136,000 related to the restructuring of franchise operations which resulted in lower expenses for certain outside services. These savings were partially offset by higher payroll and travel expenses for business development related to bringing the sales and development function in house which had been outsourced during the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.  The following chart summarizes the major components of franchise expenses (in thousands):
 

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
     Payroll
  $ 446     $ 486  
     Travel
    72       54  
     Other
    105       79  
     Franchise expenses
  $ 623     $ 619  
                 
                 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
     Payroll
  $ 1,359     $ 1,384  
     Travel
    242       192  
     Other
    348       461  
     Franchise expenses
  $ 1,949     $ 2,037  
 
 
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General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased 23%, or $196,000, to $661,000 from $857,000 for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  For the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year, general and administrative expenses decreased 43%, or $1,514,000, to $2,017,000 from $3,531,000.  The following chart summarizes the major components of general and administrative expenses (in thousands):


   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
     Payroll
  $ 366     $ 513  
     Legal fees
    69       155  
     Other professional fees
    115       164  
     Insurance and taxes
    69       48  
     Other
    30       (72 )
     Stock compensation expense
    12       49  
     General and administrative expenses
  $ 661     $ 857  
                 
                 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
     Payroll
  $ 1,183     $ 1,534  
     Legal fees
    279       1,070  
     Other professional fees
    383       519  
     Insurance and taxes
    187       280  
     Other
    (29 )     (17 )
     Stock compensation expense
    14       145  
     General and administrative expenses
  $ 2,017     $ 3,531  

The decrease in general and administrative expenses during the three month period ended March 23, 2008 was primarily due to lower payroll, legal fees, other professional fees and stock compensation expense.  These savings were offset slightly by higher insurance and taxes, as well as allocated expenses and credit facility fees.    The decrease in general and administrative expenses during the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 was due primarily due to lower payroll driven by reduced headcount and the outsourcing of certain general and administrative functions, lower legal expenses due to the settlement of certain legal actions in the prior year and lower stock compensation expense.

Provision for Bad Debts

Provision for bad debt expense increased to $100,000 for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to $20,000 for the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  This increase was due to recording an additional allowance for a receivable balance that was previously secured by a default judgment.  During the quarter ended March 23, 2008 management determined this judgment was unrealizable and recorded the additional provision for bad debt expense to fully reserve the balance.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased to $0 from $2,000 for the three month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year.  For the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to the comparable period for the prior fiscal year interest expense decreased to $0 from $475,000.  The decreased interest expenses are attributable to the Company paying off all of its outstanding debt on December 19, 2006.  The Company has no outstanding debt as of March 23, 2008.  Interest expense could increase in future periods if the Company chooses to draw on its CIT Credit Facility.

Provision for Income Tax

Management re-evaluates the deferred tax asset each quarter and believes that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset of $1,105,000 will be fully realized based on the Company’s recent history of pre-tax profits and the expectation of future taxable income as well as the future reversal of temporary differences.  The $216,000 net tax benefit recorded during the quarter ended March 23, 2008 was comprised of (i) the $1,148,000 deferred tax benefit in connection with the release of the valuation allowance, (ii) a $498,000 current provision for 2008 federal and state income tax obligations and (iii) a $434,000 reduction of the deferred tax asset related to the utilization of the Company’s net operating loss.

In prior years and until the third quarter of fiscal 2008, we had recorded a valuation allowance based on our assessment that the realization of a portion of our deferred tax assets did not meet the “more likely than not” criterion under SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.”  As of March 23, 2008, we determined that based upon a number of factors, including our cumulative taxable income in recent quarters and our expected profitability in future years, substantially all of our net deferred tax assets are “more likely than not” realizable through future earnings.  Beginning in the quarter ended March 23, 2008, we recorded an income tax provision on current earnings at an effective tax rate of approximately 35% prior to the effect of releasing the valuation allowance.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations includes losses from the two Company-owned stores closed in Houston, Texas during the quarter ended September 23, 2007.  Below is a summary of discontinued operations (in thousands):


   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
 Sales
  $ -     $ 180  
 Cost of Sales
    -       34  
 General and Administrative
    42       212  
     Total loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit
  $ (42 )   $ (66 )
                 
                 
                 
                 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 23,
   
March 25,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
 Sales
  $ 62     $ 537  
 Cost of Sales
    24       199  
 General and Administrative
    211       600  
     Total loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit
  $ (173 )   $ (262 )


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Restaurant Openings and Closings

During the three month period ended March 23, 2008, two new Pizza Inn franchise restaurants opened, including one domestic Buffet Unit and one domestic Express Unit.  Eight domestic restaurants and one international restaurant were closed by franchisees (five Buffet Units, two Delco Units, two Express Units), typically because of unsatisfactory standards of operation or poor performance.  During the nine month period ended March 23, 2008, a total of ten new Pizza Inn franchise restaurants opened, including seven domestic and three international.  Domestically, 23 restaurants were closed by franchisees or the Company, typically because of unsatisfactory standards of operation or poor performance and six international restaurants were closed by franchisees.  We do not believe that these closings had any material impact on the collectibility of our outstanding receivables and royalties due to us because (i) these amounts have been reserved for and (ii) these closed restaurants were generally lower volume restaurants whose financial impact on our business as a whole was not significant.  For those restaurants that are anticipated to close or are exhibiting signs of financial distress, credit terms are typically restricted, weekly food orders are required to be paid for on delivery and/or with certified funds and royalty and advertising fees are collected as add-ons to the delivered price of weekly food orders.

The following charts summarize restaurant activity for the three nine month periods ended March 23, 2008 and March 25, 2007:
 
Three months ended March 23, 2008
                         
   
Beginning
               
Concept
   
End of
 
 Domestic
 
of Period
   
Opened
   
Closed
   
Change
   
Period
 
Buffet Units
    165       1       5       -       161  
Delco Units
    42       -       1       -       41  
Express Units
    59       1       2       -       58  
 International Units
    75       -       1       -       74  
 Total
    341       2       9       -       334  
                                         
                                         
Three months ended March 25, 2007
                                 
   
Beginning
                   
Concept
   
End of
 
 Domestic
 
of Period
   
Opened
   
Closed
   
Change
   
Period
 
 Buffet Units
    170       2       3       1       170  
 Delco Units
    48       -       3       (1 )     44  
 Express Units
    69       1       1       -       69  
 International Units
    77       1       -       -       78  
 Total
    364       4       7       -       361  
                                         
                                         
                                         
Nine months ended March 23, 2008
                                 
   
Beginning
                   
Concept
   
End of
 
 Domestic
 
of Period
   
Opened
   
Closed
   
Change
   
Period
 
 Buffet Units
    166       6       11       -       161  
 Delco Units
    42       -       1       -       41  
 Express Units
    68       1       11       -       58  
 International Units
    77       3       6       -       74  
 Total
    353       10       29       -       334  
                                         
                                         
Nine months ended March 25, 2007
                                 
   
Beginning
                   
Concept
   
End of
 
 Domestic
 
of Period
   
Opened
   
Closed
   
Change
   
Period
 
 Buffet Units
    182       3       16       1       170  
 Delco Units
    49       1       6       -       44  
 Express Units
    70       4       4       (1 )     69  
 International Units
    74       6       2       -       78  
 Total
    375       14       28       -       361  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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

Cash flows from operating activities generally reflect net income or loss adjusted for depreciation and amortization, changes in working capital, accrued expenses, gains on asset sales, and provision for litigation costs.  In the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 the Company generated cash flows from operating activities of $1,057,000 as compared to cash used by operating activities of $2,078,000 in the comparable period for the prior year.  This increase in cash flow from operating activities was primarily due to increased net income during the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 and a significant reduction of accrued expenses during the nine month period ended March 25, 2007 largely attributable to the payment of $2,800,000 of litigation settlement expenses.  This was partially offset by increases in notes and accounts receivable and prepaid expenses and decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Cash flows from investing activities generally reflect capital expenditures or proceeds from the purchase and sale of Company assets.  The Company generated cash flows of $12,000 from investing activities for the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 from the sale of used equipment offset by expenditures primarily for computer related hardware and software.  This compares to cash provided by investing activities of $11,079,000 primarily attributable to the sale of the Company’s corporate office building and distribution facility in the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.

Cash flows from financing activities generally reflect changes in the Company's borrowings during the period, repurchases of outstanding shares of our common stock and the exercise of stock options.  Net cash used for financing activities was $1,935,000 for the repurchase of common stock in the nine month period ended March 23, 2008 compared to cash used of $8,070,000 to pay off all of the Company’s long term debt and to pay deferred financing costs for the CIT Credit Facility for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. This decrease in the use of cash from financing activities was due to the repayment of all outstanding debt in the prior year.

Management re-evaluates the deferred tax asset each quarter and believes that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset of $1,105,000 will be fully realized based on the Company’s recent history of pre-tax profits and the expectation of future taxable income as well as the future reversal of temporary differences.  The $216,000 net tax benefit recorded during the quarter ended March 23, 2008 was comprised of (i) the $1,148,000 deferred tax benefit in connection with the release of the valuation allowance, (ii) a $498,000 current provision for 2008 federal and state income tax obligations and (iii) a $434,000 reduction of the deferred tax asset related to the utilization of the Company’s net operating loss.

In prior years and until the third quarter of fiscal 2008, we had recorded a valuation allowance based on our assessment that the realization of a portion of our net deferred tax assets did not meet the “more likely than not” criterion under SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.”  As of March 23, 2008, we determined that based upon a number of factors, including our cumulative taxable income in recent quarters and our expected profitability in future years, substantially all of our net deferred tax assets are “more likely than not” realizable through future earnings.  Beginning in the quarter ended March 23, 2008, we recorded an income tax provision on current earnings at an effective tax rate of approximately 35% prior to the effect of releasing the valuation allowance.
 
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      On January 23, 2007, the Company and The CIT Group / Commercial Services, Inc. (“CIT”) entered into an agreement for a revolving credit facility of up to $3.5 million (the “CIT Credit Facility”).  The actual availability on the CIT Credit Facility is determined by advance rates on eligible inventory and accounts receivable.  Interest on borrowings outstanding on the CIT Credit Facility is at a rate equal to the prime rate plus an interest rate margin of 0.0% to 0.5% or, at the Company’s option, at the LIBOR rate plus an interest rate margin of 2.0% to 3.0%.  The specific interest rate margin is based on the Company’s performance under certain financial ratio tests.  An annual commitment fee is payable on any unused portion of the CIT Credit Facility at a rate of 0.375%.  All of the Company’s (and its subsidiaries’) personal property assets (including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and intellectual property) have been pledged to secure payment and performance of the CIT Credit Facility, which is subject to customary covenants for asset-based loans.

On June 27, 2007, the Company and CIT entered into an agreement to amend the CIT Credit Facility to (i) allow the Company to repurchase Company stock in an amount up to $3,000,000, (ii) allow the Company to make permitted cash distributions or cash dividend payments to the Company’s shareholders in the ordinary course of business and (iii) increase the aggregate capital expenditure limit from $750,000 to $3,000,000 per fiscal year.  As of March 23, 2008, there were no borrowings outstanding on the CIT Credit Facility and one letter of credit for approximately $230,000 was outstanding to reinsurers to secure loss reserves.

On October 5, 2004, the Company filed a lawsuit against the law firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, Feld and J. Kenneth Menges.  On October 10, 2007, the parties entered into a general release and settlement agreement relating to the lawsuit.   Pursuant to the settlement agreement, each of the Company, Akin Gump and J. Kenneth Menges (i) denied wrongdoing and liability, (ii) agreed to mutual releases of liability, and (iii) agreed to dismiss all pending claims with prejudice.  Akin Gump and Mr. Menges agreed to pay the Company $600,000 upon their counsel’s receipt of the executed settlement agreement.  On October 23, 2007, the Company received $284,000 of net proceeds after all contingent fees and expenses.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

On August 15, 2007, the Company’s then President and CEO, Tim Taft, submitted to the Company’s Board of Directors, his written notice of resignation as a director and officer of the Company, effective immediately. In connection with Mr. Taft’s separation from the Company, the Company agreed to pay severance of $300,000 (representing one year of salary), payable in twelve equal monthly installments.   This amount was recorded as severance expense in the quarter ended September 23, 2007.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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

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

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

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

Re-acquired development franchise rights are initially recorded at cost.  When circumstances warrant, the Company assesses the recoverability of these assets, based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows, to determine if impairment in the value has occurred and an adjustment is necessary.  If an adjustment is required, fair value is determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis and an impairment loss would be recorded.

The Company has recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated amount of deferred tax assets that may not be realized based upon the Company’s analysis of existing net operating loss carryforward tax credits by jurisdiction and expectations of the Company’s ability to utilize these tax attributes through a review of estimated future taxable income and establishment of tax strategies.  These estimates could be materially impacted by changes in future taxable income and the results of tax strategies.

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

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48).  FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum requirements a tax position must meet before being recognized in the financial statements.  In addition, FIN 48 prohibits the use of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, in evaluating the recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions.  We adopted FIN 48 at the beginning of our fiscal year on June 25, 2007 and recognized no adjustment in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits upon adoption.  Although the Company believes it has adequately provided for all tax positions, taxing authorities could assess amounts greater or less than the Company’s accrued position.  The Company does not anticipate a significant change to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value within generally accepted accounting principles clarifies the definition of fair value within that framework and expands disclosures about the use of fair value measurements.  SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements in generally accepted accounting principles.  However, the definition of fair value in SFAS No. 157 may affect assumptions used by companies in determining fair value.  The Company will be required to adopt SFAS No. 157 on June 30, 2008.  The Company has not completed its evaluation of the impact of adoption of SFAS No. 157 on the Company’s financial statements, but currently believes the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will not require material modification of the Company’s fair value measurements and will primarily require expanded disclosures in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.  SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments, including employee stock option plans and operating leases accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 13, Accounting for Leases, at their fair value.  This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007.  The Company has not completed its evaluation of the impact of adoption of SFAS No. 159 on the Company’s financial statements but currently believes the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will not require material modification of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised), Business Combinations.  SFAS No. 141(R) improves the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date.  This Statement applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of this Statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements.  SFAS No. 160 amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary and clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements.  This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of this Statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.  SFAS No. 161 amends SFAS No. 133 and requires entities to enhance their disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.  SFAS No. 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after November 15, 2008.  The adoption of this Statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company may have market risk exposure arising from changes in interest rates.  The Company’s earnings may be affected by changes in short-term interest rates as a result of borrowings under a credit facility, which typically bear interest based on floating rates.  There is no current known impact since there is no outstanding indebtedness at March 23, 2008.

The Company is exposed to market risks from changes in commodity prices.  During the normal course of business, the Company purchases cheese and certain other food products that are affected by changes in commodity prices and, as a result, the Company is subject to volatility in its food sales and cost of sales as the pricing schedule is based on the CME block price per pound of cheese.  For example, based on an average block price (per the CME) per pound of cheese of $1.9538 for the nine month period ended March 23, 2008, the estimated decrease in annual sales from a hypothetical $0.20 decrease in the average cheese block price per pound would be approximately $773,000.  The block price per pound of cheese was $1.765 on March 23, 2008 and $1.992 on June 24, 2007.  Although management actively monitors this exposure, the Company has not entered into any hedging arrangements with respect to cheese or any other commodity prices.

The Company does not believe inflation has materially affected earnings during the past three years however, substantial increases in costs, particularly commodities, labor, benefits, insurance, utilities and fuel, could have a significant impact on the Company.

Item 4T.  Controls and Procedures

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

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on such evaluation, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

On October 5, 2004, the Company filed a lawsuit against the law firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, and J. Kenneth Menges, one of the firm’s partners. Akin Gump served as the Company’s principal outside lawyers from 1997 through May 2004, when the Company terminated the relationship. The petition alleged that during the course of representation of the Company, the firm and Mr. Menges, as the partner in charge of the firm’s services for the Company, breached certain fiduciary responsibilities to the Company by giving advice and taking action to further the personal interests of certain of the Company’s executive officers to the detriment of the Company and its shareholders. Specifically, the petition alleged that the firm and Mr. Menges assisted in the creation and implementation of so-called “golden parachute” agreements which, provided for potential severance payments to those executives in amounts greatly disproportionate to the Company’s ability to pay, and that, if paid, could expose the Company to significant financial liability which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.

On October 10, 2007, the parties entered into a general release and settlement agreement relating to the lawsuit filed by the Company.  Pursuant to the settlement agreement, each of the Company, Akin Gump and J. Kenneth Menges (i) denied wrongdoing and liability, (ii) agreed to mutual releases of liability, and (iii) agreed to dismiss all pending claims with prejudice.  Akin Gump and Mr. Menges agreed to pay the Company $600,000 upon their counsel’s receipt of the executed settlement agreement.  On October 23, 2007, the Company received $284,000 of net proceeds after deduction of all contingent fees and expenses.  This amount was reported as income in the second quarter ended December 23, 2007.

On August 31, 2006, the Company was served with notice of a lawsuit filed against it in federal count by a former franchisee and its guarantors who operated one restaurant in the Harlingen, Texas market in 2003.  The former franchisee and guarantor alleged generally that the Company intentionally and negligently misrepresented costs associated with development and operation of the Company’s franchise, and that as a result they sustained business losses that ultimately led to the closing of the restaurant.  They seek damages of approximately $768,000, representing amounts the former franchisees claim to have lost in connection with their development and operation of the restaurant.  In addition, they seek unspecified punitive damages, and recovery of attorneys’ fees and court costs.  Pursuant to an Agreed Stipulation of Dismissal and Order where the plaintiff has dismissed the claim, in federal court, with prejudice and has re-filed the case in the state district courts of Dallas County, Texas.  Pizza Inn has filed a counter-claim with the March 11, 2008 answer.  The Company is waiting on a trial date to be set.  Although the outcome of the legal proceeding cannot be projected with certainty, the Company believes that the plaintiff’s allegations are without merit.  The Company intends to vigorously defend against such allegations and to pursue all relief to which it may be entitled, including pursuing its counterclaim for recovery of past due amounts, future lost royalties and attorneys’ fees and costs.  An adverse outcome to the proceeding could materially affect the Company’s financial position and results of operation.  The Company had not made any accrual for any such amounts as of March 23, 2008.

Except as reported herein, there have been no material developments in the three month period ended March 23, 2008 in any material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is subject.  During the nine months ended March 23, 2008 the Company received $284,000 of net proceeds after deduction of all contingent fees and expenses in connection with the settlement of litigation.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K in response to Item 1A to Part I of Form 10-K.

The Company is also subject to other various claims and contingencies related to employment agreements, lawsuits, taxes, food product purchase contracts and other matters arising out of the normal course of business.  With the possible exception of the matters set forth above, management believes that any such claims and actions currently pending are either covered by insurance or would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition if decided in a manner that is unfavorable to us.

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

On May 23, 2007, our Board of Directors approved a stock purchase plan (the “2007 Stock Purchase Plan”) authorizing the purchase, on our behalf, of up to 1,016,000 shares of our common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.  As of March 23, 2008, 672,667 shares had been repurchased under the plan at an average price of $2.85 per share.  The 2007 Stock Purchase Plan does not have any expiration date.  The following table furnishes information concerning purchases made for the three month period ended March 23, 2008:


 
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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 


               
Total Number
   
Maximum
 
               
Of Shares
   
Number Of
 
               
Purchased As Part
   
Shares That May
 
         
Average
   
Of Publicly
   
Yet Be Purchased
 
   
Total Number Of
   
Price Paid
   
Announced Plans
   
Under The Plans
 
Period
 
Shares Purchased
   
Per Share
   
Or Programs
   
Or Programs
 
                        702,893  
Month #1
                         
(December 24, 2007 –
                         
January 28, 2008)
    291,344     $ 2.94       291,344       411,549  
                                 
Month #2
                               
(January 29, 2008 –
                               
February 24, 2008)
    -     $ -       -       411,549  
                                 
Month #3
                               
(February 25, 2008 –
                               
March 23, 2008)
    68,216     $ 2.79       68,216       343,333  
                                 
                                 
Total
    359,560     $ 2.92       359,560       343,333  


Our ability to purchase shares of our common stock is subject to various laws, regulations and policies as well as the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We intend to make further purchases under the 2007 Stock Purchase Plan.  We may also purchase shares of our common stock other than pursuant to any publicly announced plan or program.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable.

Item 5.  Other Information

Not applicable.

 
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Item 6.  Exhibits


 
3.1
 
Restated Articles of Incorporation (filed as Item 3.2 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2006 filed on November 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference)
       
 
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws (filed as Item 3.1 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference)
       
 
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

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

32.1  
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

32.2  
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer.

 
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SIGNATURES




Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


PIZZA INN, INC.
(Registrant)




By:           /s/ Charles R. Morrison
Charles R. Morrison
President and Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)







By:           /s/ J. Kevin Bland  
J. Kevin Bland
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Financial Officer)







Dated:  May 7, 2008













 
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