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RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. - Annual Report: 2014 (Form 10-K)

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C.  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 June 29, 2014.
                        Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
[    ]                  For the transition period from _____ to _____.

Commission File Number 0-12919

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

Missouri        
45-3189287
(State or jurisdiction of  
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
   
3551 Plano Parkway
 
The Colony, Texas 
75056
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (469) 384-5000
 
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $.01 each
 
NASDAQ Capital Market

 
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:         None

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

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes     No  Ö

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  Ö No ___

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if  any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes_Ö_  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. [-]
 
 
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer      Accelerated filer    Non-accelerated filer    Smaller reporting company  Ö

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

As of December 29, 2013, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates was approximately $44.4 million computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold on the NASDAQ Capital Market.

 As of September 23, 2014, there were 9,317,672 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement, to be filed pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act in connection with the registrant’s annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for November 18, 2014, have been incorporated by reference in Part III of this report.






 
 
 
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PART I
   
ITEM 1.
 Business
4
ITEM 1A.
 Risk Factors
10
ITEM 1B.
 Unresolved Staff Comments
10
ITEM 2.
 Properties
10
ITEM 3.
 Legal Proceedings
10
ITEM 4.
 Submission Of Matters To A Vote Of Security Holders
10
     
PART II
   
ITEM 5.
 Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
 
 
 Purchases Of Equity Securities
11
ITEM 6.
 Selected Financial Data
12
ITEM 7.
 Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of
 
 
 Operations
12
ITEM 7A.
 Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
21
ITEM 8.
 Financial Statements And Supplementary Data
21
ITEM 9.
 Changes In And Disagreements With Accountants On Accounting And Financial
 
 
 Disclosure
22
ITEM 9A.
 Controls And Procedures
22
ITEM 9B.
 Other Information
22
     
PART III
   
ITEM 10.
 Directors And Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
22
ITEM 11.
 Executive Compensation
22
ITEM 12.
 Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners And Management And Related
 
 
 Stockholder Matters
22
ITEM 13.
 Certain Relationships And Related Transactions And Director Independence
23
ITEM 14.
 Principal Accountants Fees And Services
23
     
PART IV
   
ITEM 15.
 Exhibits And Financial Statement Schedules
23
     
Signatures
 
25
 
 
 
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Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.  Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or which include words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate” or similar expressions.  These statements include the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including plans and objectives relating to future growth of our business activities and availability of funds.  Statements that address business and growth strategies, performance goals, projected financial condition and operating results, our understanding of our competition, industry and market trends, and any other statements or assumptions that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-K are based on current expectations that involve numerous risks and uncertainties.  Assumptions relating to these forward-looking statements involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions, regulatory framework and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control.  Although we believe that the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-K will prove to be accurate.  In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation that our objectives and plans will be achieved.

PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS.

General

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company” or in the first person notations of “we”, “us” and “our”) operate and franchise pizza buffet, delivery/carry-out and express restaurants domestically and internationally under the trademark “Pizza Inn” and operate and franchise domestic fast casual restaurants under the trademarks “Pie Five Pizza Company” or “Pie Five”.  We provide or facilitate the procurement and distribution of food, equipment and supplies to our domestic and international system of restaurants through our Norco Restaurant Services Company (“Norco”) division and through agreements with third party distributors.

As of June 29, 2014, we owned and operated 15 restaurants comprised of 13 Pie Five restaurants (“Pie Five Units”) and two Pizza Inn buffet restaurants (“Buffet Units”).  As of that date we also had seven franchised Pie Five Units and 251 franchised Pizza Inn restaurants.  The 180 domestic franchised Pizza Inn restaurants were comprised of 103 Buffet Units, 24 delivery/carry-out restaurants (“Delco Units”) and 53 express restaurants (“Express Units”).  The 71 international franchised Pizza Inn restaurants were comprised of 18 Buffet Units, 45 Delco Units and 8 Express Units.  Domestic restaurants were located predominantly in the southern half of the United States, with Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas and Mississippi accounting for approximately 34%, 14%, 12% and 6%, respectively, of the total number of domestic restaurants.

Our History

The Company has offered consumers affordable, high quality pizza since 1958, when the first Pizza Inn restaurant opened in Dallas, Texas.  We awarded our first franchise in 1963 and opened our first buffet restaurant in 1969.  We began franchising the Pizza Inn brand internationally in the late 1970s.  In 1993, our stock began trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market, and presently trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol “PZZI.”  In June 2011, we opened the first Pie Five restaurant in Ft. Worth, Texas.  In November 2012, we signed our first franchise development agreement for Pie Five.


 
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Our Concepts

We operate and franchise restaurant concepts under two distinct brands: Pizza Inn and Pie Five.

Pizza Inn

We operate Buffet Units, Delco Units and Express Units under the Pizza Inn brand.  Buffet Units and Delco Units feature crusts that are hand-made from dough made fresh in the restaurant each day.  Our pizzas are made with a proprietary all-in-one flour mixture, real mozzarella cheese and a proprietary mix of classic pizza spices.  In international markets, the menu mix of toppings and side items is occasionally adapted to local tastes.

           Buffet Units offer dine-in, carryout and catering service and, in many cases, also offer delivery service.  Buffet Units offer a variety of pizza crusts with standard toppings and special combinations of toppings in addition to pasta, salad, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts and beverages, including beer and wine in some locations, in an informal, family-oriented atmosphere.  We occasionally offer other items on a limited promotional basis.  Buffet Units are generally located in free standing buildings or strip center locations in retail developments in close proximity to offices, shopping centers and residential areas.  The current standard Buffet Units are between 2,100 and 4,500 square feet in size and seat 120 to 185 customers.  The interior decor is designed to promote a casual, lively, contemporary, family-style atmosphere.  Some Buffet Units feature game rooms that offer a range of electronic game entertainment for the entire family.  The buffet is typically offered at prices from $4.99 to $7.99, and the average ticket price, including a drink, was approximately $9.38 per person for fiscal year 2014.  The average per person ticket is slightly higher in restaurants offering beer and wine.

Delco Units offer delivery and carryout service only and are typically located in shopping centers or other in-line retail developments.  Delco Units typically offer a variety of crusts and some combination of side items.  Delco Units occupy approximately 1,200 square feet, are primarily production facilities and, in most instances, do not offer seating.    The decor of the Delco Unit is designed to be bright and highly visible and feature neon lighted displays and awnings.  We have attempted to locate Delco Units strategically to facilitate timely delivery service and to provide easy access for carryout service.

Express Units serve our customers through a variety of non-traditional points of sale.  Express Units are typically located in a convenience store, food court, college campus, airport terminal, travel plaza, athletic facility or other commercial facility.  They have limited or no seating and solely offer quick carryout service of a limited menu of pizza and other foods and beverages.  An Express Unit typically occupies approximately 200 to 400 square feet and is commonly operated by the operator or food service licensee of the commercial host facility.  We have developed a high-quality pre-prepared crust that is topped and cooked on-site, allowing this concept to offer a lower initial investment and reduced labor and operating costs while maintaining product quality and consistency.  Like Delco Units, Express Units are primarily production-oriented facilities and, therefore, do not require all of the equipment, labor or square footage of the Buffet Unit.

Pie Five

Pie Five is a fast-casual pizza concept that creates individualized pizzas which are baked in 140 seconds in our specially designed oven.  Pizzas are created at the direction of our customers who choose from a variety of freshly prepared and displayed toppings, cheeses, sauces and doughs and complete their purchase process in less than five minutes.  Customers can also get freshly prepared entrée and side salads, also made to order from our recipes or at the customer's direction.  They can also choose from several baked daily desserts like brownies, cookie pies, and cakes.  A variety of soft beverages are available, as well as beer and wine in some locations.  Pie Five restaurants offer items at prices from $5.49 to $9.99, and the average ticket price per meal, including a drink, was approximately $8.78 per person for fiscal year 2014. The average per person ticket is slightly higher in restaurants offering beer and wine.

Pie Five restaurants typically occupy leased, in-line or end-cap space of between 1,800 and 2,400 square feet in retail strip or multi-unit retail space.  The restaurants typically are located in high traffic, high visibility urban or suburban sites in mid to large size metropolitan areas.  With seating for 65 to 85 customers in most units, and patio seating where available, Pie Five restaurants primarily serve lunch and dinner to families, adults and kids of all ages.  Sales are predominantly on-premise though carry out is offered as well. Future sales growth initiatives may include expanded text ordering and catering services.  Due to the relatively compact footprint of the restaurants, and other operating advantages, we also believe Pie Five is well suited for non-traditional locations such as airports.
 
 
 
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Site Selection

We consider the restaurant site selection process critical to a restaurant’s long-term success and devote significant resources to the investigation and evaluation of potential sites. The site selection process includes a review of trade area demographics through the use of a third party customer and site selection tool, as well as a proprietary evaluation process.  We may also rely on a franchisee’s knowledge of the trade area and market characteristics when selecting a location for a franchised restaurant. A member of our development team visits each potential domestic restaurant location.

Development and Operations

New Unit Development

We intend to expand the Pizza Inn system domestically and internationally in markets with significant long-term growth potential and where we believe we can use our competitive strengths to establish brand recognition and gain local market share.  While we plan to expand our Pizza Inn branded domestic restaurant base primarily through opening new franchised restaurants with new and existing franchisees, we will continue to evaluate our mix of Company-owned and franchised restaurants.  We anticipate continuing to develop new Pizza Inn Buffet and Delco Units in international markets in fiscal 2015, particularly in the Middle East.

In appropriate circumstances, we grant area developer rights for Pizza Inn restaurants in new and existing domestic markets.  A Pizza Inn area developer typically pays a negotiated fee to purchase the right to operate or develop restaurants within a defined territory and, typically, agrees to a multi-restaurant development schedule. The area developer assists us in local franchise service and quality control in exchange for half of the franchise fees and royalties from all restaurants within the territory during the term of the agreement.

In fiscal 2015, we intend to continue developing franchised Pie Five Units.  As of August 22, 2014, we had nine franchised units open and had executed multi-year development agreements for up to an additional 213 Pie Five Units with 16 franchisees to be located in the U.S., including Alabama, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Mississippi.  The number of Pie Five Units subject to a development agreement is scaled relative to the estimated development potential of the specified geographic area and requires the franchisee to achieve specified unit development milestones over a period of time, typically five years, to maintain their development rights in the area.  The rate at which we will be able to continue to expand the Pie Five concept through franchise development is determined in part by our success at selecting qualified franchisees, by our ability to identify satisfactory sites in appropriate markets and by our ability to continue training and monitoring our franchisees.  We intend to continue to focus on franchise development opportunities with experienced, well-capitalized, multi-restaurant operators.

In fiscal 2015, we also intend to continue to develop Company-owned Pie Five in selected metropolitan areas throughout the United States.  Our ability to open new Company-owned Pie Five Units is largely dependent on our ability to identify and secure suitable locations, to manage and fund the development of such locations and to train and staff the restaurants.

Domestic Franchise Operations

Franchise and development agreements. Our current standard forms of franchise agreements provide for the following basic terms:

   
Pizza Inn
       
   
Buffet Unit
   
Delco Unit
   
Express Unit
   
Pie Five Unit
 
Development fee per unit
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 5,000  
Franchise fee per unit
  $ 25,000     $ 10,000     $ 5,000     $ 20,000  
Initial franchise term
 
20 years
   
10 years
   
5 years
   
10 years
 
Renewal period
 
10 years
   
10 years
   
5 years
   
5 years
 
Royalty rate % of sales
    4 %     4 %     5 %     6 %
National Ad fund % of sales
    1 %     1 %     -       2 %
Required total ad spending % of sales
    5 %     5 %     3.5 %     5 %
 
 
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Since the Pizza Inn concept was first franchised in 1963, industry franchising concepts and development strategies have changed, and our present franchise relationships are evidenced by a variety of contractual forms.  Common to those forms are provisions that: (i) require the franchisee to follow the Pizza Inn system of restaurant operation and management, (ii) require the franchisee to pay a franchise fee and continuing royalties, and (iii) except for Express Units, prohibit the development of one restaurant within a specified distance from another.

  We launched the franchise program for Pie Five in fiscal 2013.  Based on the Pie Five development agreements currently in effect, we anticipate allocating significant internal resources to the growth of our Pie Five franchise and development operation in fiscal 2015.  Our Pie Five franchise agreement requires that the franchisees: (i) follow the Pie Five system of restaurant operation and management, (ii) pay a franchise fee and continuing royalties, (iii) contribute a specified percentage of sales to a marketing fund managed by the Company, and (iv) only open restaurants that comply with site and design standards determined by the Company.

Training.  We offer numerous training programs for the benefit of franchisees and their restaurant crew managers.  The training programs, taught by experienced Company employees, focus on food preparation, service, cost control, sanitation, safety, local store marketing, personnel management and other aspects of restaurant operation.  The training programs include group classes, supervised work in Company-owned restaurants and special field seminars.  Initial and certain supplemental training programs are offered free of charge to franchisees, who pay their own travel and lodging expenses.  New franchisees also receive on-site training from Company employees to assist with their first two restaurant openings under their development agreements.  Restaurant managers train their staff through on-the-job training, utilizing video and printed materials produced by us.

Standards.  We require franchisee adherence to a variety of standards designed to ensure proper operations and to protect and enhance the Pie Five and Pizza Inn brands.  All franchisees are required to operate their restaurants in compliance with these written policies, standards and specifications, which include matters such as menu items, ingredients, materials, supplies, services, furnishings, decor and signs.  Our efforts to maintain consistent operations may result, from time to time, in the closing of certain restaurants that have not achieved and maintained a consistent standard of quality or operations. We also maintain adherence to our standards through ongoing support and education of our franchisees by our franchise business consultants, who are deployed locally in markets where our franchisees are located.

Company-Owned Restaurant Operations

As of June 29, 2014, we operated two Buffet Units and 13 Pie Five Units, all in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. We do not currently intend to operate any Delco Units or Express Units.  Our ability to open Company-owned restaurants is affected by a number of factors, including the terms of available financing and our ability to locate suitable sites, negotiate acceptable lease or purchase terms, secure appropriate local governmental permits and approvals, supervise construction and recruit and train management personnel.  In addition to generating revenues and earnings, we use domestic Company-owned restaurants as test sites for new products and promotions as well as restaurant operational improvements and as a forum for training new managers and franchisees.

Developing Company-owned Pie Five Units in multiple metropolitan areas is a key component of our strategic plan.  In addition to providing the Company with an attractive economic return, we believe that developing a domestic network of Company-owned Pie Five Units is an important aspect of our strategy for growing the Pie Five system.  Growth in both the franchised and Company-owned Pie Five Units in operation improves the system’s overall economies of scale for advertising, marketing, information systems, distribution and procurement of food products, and other costs.  In fiscal 2015, we plan to allocate additional resources to developing and operating Company-owned Pie Five Units.

International Franchise Operations

We also offer master license rights to develop Pizza Inn restaurants in certain foreign countries, with negotiated fees, development schedules and ongoing royalties.  A master licensee for a foreign country pays a negotiated fee to purchase the right to develop and operate Pizza Inn restaurants within a defined territory, typically for a term of 20 years, plus a ten-year renewal option.  The master licensee agrees to a multi-restaurant development schedule and we train the master licensee to monitor and assist franchisees in their territory with local service and quality control, with support from us.  In return, the master licensee typically retains half the franchise fees and half the royalties on all restaurants within the territory during the term of the agreement.  Master licensees may open restaurants that they own and operate, or they may open sub-franchised restaurants owned and operated by third parties through agreements with the master licensee, but subject to our approval.
 
 
 
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Our first franchised restaurant outside of the United States opened in the late 1970s.  As of June 29, 2014, there were 71 Pizza Inn restaurants operating internationally. With the exception of two restaurants in Honduras and one in Bangladesh, all of the restaurants operated or sub-licensed by our international master licensees are in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and adjoining countries. Our ability to continue to develop select international markets is affected by a number of factors, including our ability to locate experienced, well-capitalized developers who can commit to an aggressive multi-restaurant development schedule and achieve maximum initial market penetration with minimal supervision by us.  In the future, we may also pursue international opportunities for the development of Pie Five franchisees.

Food and Supply Distribution

Our Norco division provides product sourcing, purchasing, quality assurance, research and development, franchisee order and billing services, and logistics support functions for both the Pizza Inn and Pie Five restaurant systems.  We outsource our warehousing and distribution services to reputable and experienced restaurant distribution companies, including Performance Food Group Inc., and UniPro Food Service Inc.. and their affiliates.  The distributors make deliveries to all domestic restaurants from several distribution centers, with delivery territories and responsibilities for each determined according to geographical region.  We believe this division of responsibilities for our purchasing, franchisee support and distribution systems has resulted in lower operating costs and logistical efficiencies.  Norco also arranges for the distribution of certain products and equipment to some international franchisees.

Norco is able to leverage the advantages of direct vendor negotiations and volume purchasing of food, equipment and supplies for the franchisees’ benefit in the form of a concentrated, one-truck delivery system, competitive pricing and product consistency.  Franchisees are able to purchase all products and ingredients from Norco and have them delivered by experienced and efficient distributors.  In order to assure product quality and consistency, our franchisees are required to purchase from Norco certain food products that are proprietary to the Pizza Inn and Pie Five systems, including cheese, pizza sauce, flour mixture, certain meats and spice blend.  In addition, franchisees purchase other non-proprietary food products and supplies from Norco.  Alternatively, franchisees may also purchase non-proprietary products and supplies from other suppliers who meet our requirements for quality and reliability.

Non-proprietary food and ingredients, equipment and other supplies sold by Norco are generally available from several qualified sources.  With the exception of several proprietary food products, such as cheese and dough flour, we are not dependent upon any one supplier or a limited group of suppliers.  We contract with established food processors for the production of our proprietary products according to our specifications.

We have not experienced any significant shortages of supplies or any delays in receiving our food or beverage inventories, restaurant supplies or products, and do not anticipate any difficulty in obtaining inventories or supplies in the foreseeable future.  Prices charged to us by our suppliers are subject to fluctuation, and we typically pass increased costs or savings on to our franchisees through changes in product pricing.  We do not engage in commodity hedging but enter into pricing arrangements for up to a year in advance for certain high volume products.

Marketing and Advertising

By communicating a common brand message at the regional, local market and restaurant levels, we believe we can create and reinforce a strong, consistent marketing message to consumers and increase our market share.  We offer or facilitate a number of ways for the brand image and message to be promoted at the local and regional levels.

The Pizza Inn Advertising Plan (“PIAP”) is a Texas non-profit corporation that is responsible for creating and producing various marketing programs and materials, which may include print and digital advertisements, direct mail materials, social media and e-mail marketing, television and radio commercials, in-store promotional materials, and related marketing and public relations services.  Each operator of a domestic Buffet Unit or Delco Unit is entitled to membership in PIAP.  Nearly all of our existing Pizza Inn franchise agreements for Buffet Units and Delco Units require the franchisees to become members of PIAP.  Members contribute 1% of their sales to PIAP.  PIAP is managed by a board of trustees comprised of franchisee representatives who are elected by the members each year.  We do not have any ownership interest in PIAP.  We provide certain administrative, marketing and other services to PIAP and are paid by PIAP for such services.  As of June 29, 2014, the Company-owned Buffet Units and substantially all of our domestic franchisees were members of PIAP.  Operators of Express Units do not participate in PIAP.  However, they contribute up to 1% of their sales directly to us to help fund purchases of Express Unit marketing materials and similar expenditures. International franchisees do not participate in PIAP.
 
 
 
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In some market areas, groups of Pizza Inn franchisees that are also participants of PIAP have formed local advertising cooperatives.  These cooperatives, which may be formed voluntarily or may be required by us under the franchise agreements, establish contributions to be made by their members and direct the expenditure of these contributions on local media advertising using materials developed by PIAP and/or us.

In the past year we have allocated additional resources to the development and execution of marketing programs for the Pie Five restaurant system to benefit Pie Five franchisees and Company-owned restaurants in different metropolitan areas.  Pie Five franchisees contribute a specified percentage of their sales to the Company to fund the creation and production of various marketing and advertising programs and materials, which may include print and digital advertisements, direct mail materials, customer satisfaction system, social media and e-mail marketing, television and radio commercials, in-store promotional materials, and related marketing and public relations services.  We anticipate continuing to expand Pie Five marketing activities commensurate with the growth of the Pie Five system.

Pizza Inn and Pie Five franchisees are required to conduct independent marketing efforts in addition to their participation in the national marketing programs for each brand.  We provide Company-owned and franchised restaurants with access to an assortment of local store marketing materials, including pre-approved print, radio, and digital media marketing materials.  We also provide local store marketing materials and programs specifically to support new restaurant openings.

Trademarks and Quality Control

We own various trademarks, including the names “Pizza Inn” and “Pie Five,” that are used in connection with the restaurants and have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  The duration of our trademarks is unlimited, subject to periodic renewal and continued use.  In addition, we have obtained trademark registrations for our marks in several foreign countries and have periodically re-filed and applied for registration in others.  We believe that we hold the necessary rights for protection of the trademarks essential to our business.

Government Regulation

We and our franchisees are subject to various federal, state and local laws affecting the operation of our restaurants.  Each restaurant is subject to licensing and regulation by a number of governmental authorities, which include health, safety, sanitation, wage and hour, alcoholic beverage, building and fire agencies in the state or municipality in which the restaurant is located.  Difficulties in obtaining, or the failure to obtain, required licenses or approvals could delay or prevent the opening of a new restaurant or require the temporary or permanent closing of existing restaurants in a particular area.

We are subject to Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) regulation and to various state laws regulating the offer and sale of franchises.  The FTC requires us to furnish to prospective franchisees a franchise disclosure document containing prescribed information.  Substantive state laws that regulate the franchisor-franchisee relationship presently exist in a number of states, and bills have been introduced in Congress from time to time that would provide for further federal regulation of the franchisor-franchisee relationship in certain respects.  Some foreign countries also have disclosure requirements and other laws regulating franchising and the franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Employees

As of August 22, 2014, we had 304 employees, including 41 in our corporate office and 29 full-time and 234 part-time employees at the Company-owned restaurants.  None of our employees are currently covered by collective bargaining agreements.

Industry and Competition

The restaurant industry is intensely competitive with respect to price, service, location and food quality, and there are many well-established competitors with substantially greater brand recognition and financial and other resources than the Company.  Competitors include a large number of international, national and regional restaurant and pizza chains, as well as local restaurants and pizza operators.  Some of our competitors may be better established in the markets where our restaurants are or may be located.  Within the pizza segment of the restaurant industry, we believe that our primary competitors are national pizza chains and several regional chains, including chains executing a “take and bake” concept.  We also compete against the frozen pizza products available at grocery stores and large superstore retailers.  In recent years several competitors have developed fast-casual pizza concepts that compete with Pie Five in certain metropolitan areas.  A change in the pricing or other market strategies of one or more of our competitors could have an adverse impact on our sales and earnings.
 
 
 
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With respect to the sale of franchises, we compete with many franchisors of restaurants and other business concepts.  We believe that the principal competitive factors affecting the sale of franchises are product quality, price, value, consumer acceptance, franchisor experience and support, and the quality of the relationship maintained between the franchisor and its franchisees.  In general, there is also active competition for management personnel and attractive commercial real estate sites suitable for our restaurants.

Our Norco division competes with both national and local distributors of food and other restaurant suppliers.  The distribution industry is very competitive.  We believe that the principal competitive factors in the distribution industry are product quality, customer service and price.  Norco or its designees are the sole authorized suppliers of certain proprietary products that all Pizza Inn or Pie Five restaurants are required to use.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

Not required for a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES.

The Company leases its 38,130 square foot corporate office facility pursuant to a sale-leaseback transaction with average annual lease payments of approximately $11.00 per square foot.  This lease began on December 19, 2006 and has a ten year term. In August 2011, we secured a three year term sublease at $14.50 per square foot for 18,360 square feet of the building beginning December 1, 2011.

As of June 29, 2014, the Company also operated two Pizza Inn Buffet Units and 13 Pie Five Units from leased locations.  The operating leases cover premises from 1,765 to 4,634 square feet and have initial terms of from five to ten years at base rental rates of $15.00 to $40.00 per square foot and contain provisions permitting renewal for one or more specified terms.

The Company has two leases for Buffet Units in Texas that were closed in fiscal 2008 and 2014. These leased properties are 4,000 and 4,347 square feet, have annual rental rates of approximately $13.00 and $30.00 per square foot and expire in 2015 and 2020, respectively.  The Company is currently pursuing alternatives for subleasing or terminating these leases.

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

The Company is subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of its business.  The Company believes that all such claims and actions currently pending against it are either adequately covered by insurance or would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s annual results of operations, cash flows or financial condition if decided in a manner that is unfavorable to the Company.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.


 
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PART II

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

As of August 22, 2014, there were approximately 1,874 stockholders of record of the Company's common stock.

The Company had no sales of unregistered securities during fiscal 2014 or 2013.

The Company's common stock is listed on the Capital Market of the NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC (“NASDAQ”) under the symbol “PZZI”. The following table shows the highest and lowest price per share of the common stock during each quarterly period within the two most recent fiscal years, as reported by NASDAQ.  Such prices reflect inter-dealer quotations, without adjustment for any retail markup, markdown or commission.
 
   
High
   
Low
 
Fiscal 2014:
           
Fourth Quarter Ended 6/29/2014
  $ 6.74     $ 5.41  
Third Quarter Ended 3/30/2014
    8.29       5.38  
Second Quarter Ended 12/29/2013
    9.09       7.15  
First Quarter Ended 9/29/2013
    8.21       5.51  
                 
Fiscal 2013:
               
Fourth Quarter Ended 6/30/2013
  $ 9.18     $ 3.80  
Third Quarter Ended 3/24/2013
    3.90       3.03  
Second Quarter Ended 12/23/2012
    3.48       2.47  
First Quarter Ended 9/23/2012
    3.94       2.20  
 
Under the Company’s primary credit facility, the Company is restricted in the payment of dividends or other distributions on its common stock.  The Company did not pay any dividends on its common stock during the fiscal years ended June 29, 2014 or June 30, 2013.  Any determination to pay cash dividends in the future will be at the discretion of the Company’s board of directors and will be dependent upon the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors deemed relevant.  Currently, there is no intention to pay any dividends on our common stock.


2007 Stock Purchase Plan

On May 23, 2007, the Company’s 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.  On June 2, 2008, the Company’s board of directors amended the 2007 Stock Purchase Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock the Company may repurchase by 1,000,000 shares to a total of 2,016,000 shares. On April 22, 2009 the Company’s board of directors amended the 2007 Stock Purchase Plan again to increase the number of shares of common stock the Company may repurchase by 1,000,000 shares to a total of 3,016,000 shares. The 2007 Stock Purchase Plan does not have an expiration date.  There were no stock purchases in the fiscal year ended June 29, 2014.

The Company’s 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 (the “SEC”) and subject to restrictions under the Company’s primary credit facility.  Subsequent to June 29, 2014, the Company has not repurchased any outstanding shares but may make further purchases under the 2007 Stock Purchase Plan.  The Company may also purchase shares of our common stock other than pursuant to the 2007 Stock Purchase Plan or other publicly announced plans or programs.
 

 
 
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Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table furnishes information with respect to the Company’s equity compensation plans as of June 29, 2014:
 
   
Number of securities to
   
Weighted-average
   
Number of securities
 
   
be issued upon exercise
   
exercise price of
   
remaining available for
 
Plan
 
of outstanding options,
   
outstanding options,
   
future issuance under
 
Category
 
warrants, and rights
   
warrants, and rights
   
equity compensation plans
 
Equity compensation
                 
plans approved by
                 
security holders
    921,198     $ 2.92       679,658  
                         
Equity compensation
                       
plans not approved by
                       
security holders
    -     $ -       -  
                         
Total
    921,198     $ 2.92       679,658  
 

Additional information regarding equity compensation can be found in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not required for a smaller reporting company.
 
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.


Results of Operations

           The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and may contain certain forward-looking statements.  See “Forward-Looking Statements.”

Overview

The Company operates and franchises pizza buffet, delivery/carry-out and express restaurants domestically and internationally under the trademark “Pizza Inn” and operates domestic fast casual pizza restaurants under the trademarks “Pie Five Pizza Company” or “Pie Five”. We provide or facilitate food, equipment and supply distribution to our domestic and international system of restaurants through our Norco Restaurant Services Company division and through agreements with third party distributors. At June 29, 2014, Company and franchised restaurants consisted of the following:
 
   
Pizza Inn
             
   
Buffet Units
   
Delco Units
   
Express Units
   
Pie Five Units
   
Total Units
 
 Company Owned
    2       -       -       13       15  
                                         
 Domestic Franchise
    103       24       53       7       187  
 International Franchise
    18       45       8       -       71  
 Total Franchise
    121       69       61       7       258  
                                         
 Total Units
    123       69       61       20       273  
 

The domestic restaurants were located in 18 states predominately situated in the southern half of the United States.  The international restaurants were located in seven foreign countries.
 
 
 
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Basic and diluted income per common share decreased $0.02 to a loss of $0.18 and $0.17, respectively, for fiscal 2014, compared to $0.16 and $0.15, respectively, in the prior fiscal year.  Net loss increased $0.3 million to a loss of $1.6 million for fiscal 2014 compared to a loss of $1.3 million for the prior fiscal year on revenues of $42.2 million for fiscal 2014 as compared to $41.2 million in fiscal 2013.  Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense and impairment on long lived assets and other lease charges (“Adjusted EBITDA”) decreased $1.1 million to a loss of $0.5 million for fiscal 2014 compared to earnings of $0.6 million for the prior fiscal year.

The reduction in net income from prior year is primarily due to lower food and supply sales and higher general and administrative and franchise costs related to additional personnel and other resources to support the growth of Pie Five franchising and Company-owned restaurants.  Partially offsetting these factors was a reduction in the impairment costs and increased earnings from Company-owned Pie Five restaurants.

Results of operations for fiscal 2014 and 2013 included 52 and 53 weeks respectively.

Management believes that key performance indicators in evaluating financial results include domestic and international franchisee retail sales and the number and type of operating restaurants. The following tables summarize these key performance indicators for franchise locations. All amounts are in thousands except the average number of units.
 
   
Fiscal Year Ended
 
Pizza Inn Franchise Stores - Total Stores
 
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Domestic retail sales of Buffet Units
  $ 81,960     $ 88,519  
Domestic retail sales of Delco Units
    5,247       6,474  
Domestic retail sales of Express Units
    3,130       3,157  
          Total domestic retail sales
  $ 90,337     $ 98,150  
                 
Average number of domestic Buffet Units
    105       118  
Average number of domestic Delco Units
    25       29  
Average number of domestic Express Units
    48       44  
                 
   
Fiscal Year Ended
 
   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
      2014       2013  
International retail sales of Buffet Units
  $ 7,036     $ 7,379  
International retail sales of Delco Units
    10,104       10,576  
International retail sales of Express Units
    2,224       1,405  
          Total International retail sales
  $ 19,364     $ 19,360  
                 
Average number of International Buffet Units
    21       20  
Average number of International Delco Units
    45       49  
Average number of International Express Units
    7       8  

Total domestic chain-wide franchisee retail sales decreased $7.8 million, or 8.0%, while international chain-wide retail remained consistent compared to the prior year.  The reduction in domestic franchise retail sales was primarily due to an additional week in the prior fiscal year, a 1.1% reduction in average weekly comparable store sales and the closure of domestic Buffet Units.

Management also believes that a comparison of period-to-period retail sales by restaurants open throughout both periods is an important performance measure in evaluating financial results. The calculation of “comparable store sales” includes the sales results for restaurants which have been open for at least 18 months as of the end of the reporting period.  The sales results for any restaurant that was closed temporarily for remodeling or relocation within the same trade area are included in the calculation only for the days that the restaurant was open in both periods being compared.



 
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The following tables summarize franchise comparable store retail sales for the periods presented (with fiscal 2013 adjusted to 52 weeks comparable to fiscal 2014):

   
Fiscal Year Ended
 
Pizza Inn Franchise Stores - Comparable Stores
 
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
 Domestic retail sales of comparable store Buffet Units
  $ 77,903     $ 78,253  
 Domestic retail sales of comparable store Delco Units
    3,877       4,250  
 Domestic retail sales of comparable store Express Units
    2,285       2,490  
             Total domestic comparable store retail sales
  $ 84,065     $ 84,993  
                 
 International retail sales of comparable store Buffet Units
  $ 3,764     $ 4,178  
 International retail sales of comparable store Delco Units
    9,319       9,883  
 International retail sales of comparable store Express Units
    1,680       1,212  
             Total International comparable store retail sales
  $ 14,763     $ 15,273  
 
Domestic comparable store franchisee retail sales (adjusted to 52 weeks for both fiscal years) decreased $0.9 million, or 1.1%, when compared to the prior year.  International comparable store sales (adjusted to 52 weeks for both fiscal years) decreased $0.5 million, or 3.3%, when compared to the prior year.

The following table summarizes the results and key performance indicators for the Pie Five and Pizza Inn Company-owned restaurants. We believe this information is useful to management and investors to measure the performance of the Company-owned restaurants. These indicators provide performance trend information as well as the cash flow of the restaurants before depreciation and amortization, pre-opening costs, allocated corporate administration and extraordinary expenses. This information is important in evaluating the effectiveness of our business strategies and for planning and budgeting purposes. Restaurant operating cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should not be viewed as an alternative or substitute for our reported results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The fourth quarters and fiscal year periods ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013, contained 13 and 14 weeks, respectively, and 52 and 53 weeks, respectively.
 
 
 
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 Pie Five - Company-Owned Restaurants
                             
 (in thousands, except store weeks and average data)
 
Three Months Ended
   
Fiscal Year Ended
 
   
Sept 29,
   
Dec 29,
   
March 30,
   
June 29,
   
June 29,
 
   
2013
   
2013
   
2014
   
2014
   
2014
 
 Store weeks
    140       156       169       169       634  
 Average weekly sales
    11,850       11,821       13,189       14,018       12,778  
 Average number of units
    11       12       13       13       12  
                                         
 Restaurant sales
    1,659       1,844       2,229       2,369       8,101  
                                         
 Restaurant operating cash flow
    81       69       205       251       606  
 Depreciation/amortization expense
    (256 )     (237 )     (280 )     (274 )     (1,047 )
 Pre-opening costs
    (86 )     (70 )     (4 )     (1 )     (161 )
 Allocated corporate administration and other expenses
    (41 )     (59 )     (59 )     (50 )     (209 )
 Deferred rent adjustment net of store closure/relocation costs
    -       3       -       -       3  
 Loss from continuing operations before taxes
    (302 )     (294 )     (138 )     (74 )     (808 )
                                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Fiscal Year Ended
 
   
Sept 23,
   
Dec 23,
   
March 24,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
      2012       2012       2013       2013       2013  
 Store weeks
    82       101       113       129       425  
 Average weekly sales
    11,732       11,406       11,283       11,194       11,372  
 Average number of units
    6       8       9       10       8  
                                         
 Restaurant sales
    962       1,152       1,275       1,444       4,833  
                                         
 Restaurant operating cash flow
    62       95       121       161       439  
 Depreciation/amortization expense
    (122 )     (157 )     (176 )     (189 )     (644 )
 Pre-opening costs
    (79 )     (85 )     (82 )     (40 )     (286 )
 Allocated corporate administration and other expenses
    (26 )     (51 )     (47 )     (23 )     (147 )
 Loss from continuing operations before taxes
    (165 )     (198 )     (184 )     (91 )     (638 )
                                         
                                         
 Pizza Inn - Company-Owned Restaurants
                                       
 (in thousands, except store weeks and average data)
 
Three Months Ended
   
Fiscal Year Ended
 
   
Sept 29,
   
Dec 29,
   
March 30,
   
June 29,
   
June 29,
 
      2013       2013       2014       2014       2014  
 Store weeks
    52       42       39       32       165  
 Average weekly sales
    14,456       12,839       14,767       15,340       14,289  
 Average number of units
    4       3       3       2       3  
                                         
 Restaurant sales
    752       539       576       491       2,358  
                                         
 Restaurant operating cash flow
    (23 )     (31 )     (3 )     (16 )     (73 )
 Depreciation/amortization expense
    (50 )     (50 )     (49 )     (48 )     (197 )
 Allocated corporate administration and other expenses
    (30 )     (29 )     (36 )     (39 )     (134 )
 Loss from continuing operations before taxes
    (103 )     (110 )     (88 )     (103 )     (404 )
                                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Fiscal Year Ended
 
   
Sept 23,
   
Dec 23,
   
March 24,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
      2012       2012       2013       2013       2013  
 Store weeks
    52       52       52       56       212  
 Average weekly sales
    13,250       12,308       12,000       12,714       12,571  
 Average number of units
    4       4       4       4       4  
                                         
 Restaurant sales
    689       640       624       712       2,665  
                                         
 Restaurant operating cash flow
    6       14       (6 )     (2 )     12  
 Depreciation/amortization expense
    (77 )     (78 )     (78 )     (173 )     (406 )
 Allocated corporate administration and other expenses
    (31 )     (38 )     (41 )     (31 )     (141 )
 Loss from continuing operations before taxes
    (102 )     (102 )     (125 )     (206 )     (535 )
 
Store weeks represent the total number of weeks Company-owned restaurants were open during the period. Average weekly sales represents the average weekly revenues earned by all Company-owned restaurants that were open during the period. Restaurant operating cash flow represents the income or loss from continuing operations of Company-owned restaurants before taxes plus 1) depreciation and amortization, 2) pre-opening expenses, 3) allocated corporate administration and 4) extraordinary expenses. Pre-opening expenses consist primarily of certain costs incurred prior to the opening of a restaurant, including: 1) marketing and promotional expenses, 2) accrued rent, and 3) manager salaries, employee payroll and related training costs.
 
 
 
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For the Pie Five Company-owned restaurants, the increase in average weekly sales and restaurant operating cash flow is due to an increase in store count and higher weekly sales primarily in the new units.

For the Pizza Inn Company-owned restaurants, the reduction in total sales and restaurant operating cash flow compared to the prior year was due to a reduction in comparable store sales and a decrease in store count.

Revenues

Revenues are derived from 1) sales of food, paper products and supplies from Norco to franchisees, 2) franchise royalties and franchise fees, and 3) Company-owned restaurant operations. Financial results are dependent in large part upon the volume, pricing and cost of the products and supplies sold to franchisees. The volume of products sold by Norco to franchisees is dependent on the level of franchisee chain-wide retail sales, which are impacted by changes in comparable store sales and restaurant count, and the products sold to franchisees through Norco rather than through third-party food distributors.

Total revenues for fiscal 2014 and for the same period in the prior fiscal year were $42.2 million and $41.2 million, respectively.  Revenue for these periods consisted of the following:
 
   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Food and supply sales
  $ 28,810     $ 30,095  
Franchise revenue
    3,443       3,588  
Restaurant sales
    9,971       7,498  
Total revenue
  $ 42,224     $ 41,181  

Food and Supply Sales

Food and supply sales by Norco include food and paper products and other distribution revenues. For fiscal 2014, food and supply sales decreased 4.3% to $28.8 million compared to $30.1 million for the prior fiscal year due to a decrease in sales to franchisees as a result of a $7.8 million, or 8.0%, decrease in domestic franchisee retail sales attributable to one less week than the prior year, a reduction in the average number of stores open and a slight decrease in comparable store sales in the current year when compared to prior year.

Franchise Revenue

Franchise revenue, which includes income from domestic and international royalties and license fees, decreased to $3.4 million for fiscal 2014 compared to $3.6 million for the prior fiscal year as the result of lower domestic and international royalties resulting from lower franchisee retail sales and one less week than the prior year, which were partially offset by an increase in development fees.

Restaurant Sales

Restaurant sales, which consist of revenue generated by Company-owned restaurants, increased 33.0%, or $2.5 million, to $10.0 million for fiscal 2014 compared to $7.5 million for the prior fiscal year.  These increases were due to three new Company-owned Pie Five Units in fiscal 2014 and five new Company-owned Pie Five Units during fiscal 2013. These increases were partially offset by the closing of two Company-owned Pizza Inn buffet restaurants in fiscal 2014 and an additional week in the prior year.
 

 
 
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Costs and Expenses

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales primarily includes food and supply costs, distribution fees, labor and general and administrative expenses directly related to restaurant sales. These costs increased 4.5%, or $1.5 million, to $36.3 million for fiscal 2014 compared to $34.8 million for the prior fiscal year.  The increases in costs were primarily due to the increased number of Company-owned Pie Five Units partially offset by lower distribution costs due to lower food and supply sales and one less week compared to the prior year.

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 to $2.9 million from $2.4 million in the prior fiscal year primarily due to higher payroll, travel and marketing costs during fiscal 2014 as a result of the addition of personnel to develop and grow the Pie Five franchise system.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $0.3 million to $4.4 million for fiscal 2014 compared to $4.1 million for the prior fiscal year due to the operating expenses associated with the new Company-owned Pie Five restaurants, and future growth plans.

Pre-Opening Expense

The Company's pre-opening costs are expensed as incurred and generally include payroll and other direct costs associated with training new managers and employees prior to opening a new restaurant, rent and other unit operating expenses incurred prior to opening, and promotional costs associated with the opening.  Pre-opening expenses decreased slightly to $0.2 million from $0.3 million in the prior year.

Impairment Expenses

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be fully recoverable. Impairment is evaluated based on the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets compared to its carrying value. If impairment is recognized, the carrying value of the impaired asset is reduced to its fair value, based on discounted estimated future cash flows. During fiscal year 2014, the Company tested its long-lived assets for impairment and recognized pre-tax, non-cash impairment charges of $0.3 million related to the carrying value of two Pie Five restaurants.

Provision for Bad Debt

Bad debt provision related to accounts receivable from franchisees increased to $0.3 million in fiscal 2014 compared to $0.2 million in the prior year.  The Company believes that this provision and related allowance for doubtful accounts adequately reserves for outstanding receivables due from franchisees whose restaurants closed and for outstanding receivables due from continuing franchisees. For 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 prior to delivery and royalty and advertising fees are collected as add-ons to the delivered price of weekly food orders.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $0.1 million for the year ended June 29, 2014, compared to the prior year due to lower average borrowings on the Company’s credit facilities in the current year.
 

 
 
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Provision for Income Tax

Income tax benefit for fiscal 2014 increased $0.3 million to $0.8 million and was calculated on an effective income tax rate that is consistent with the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% adjusted for state income tax effects and permanent difference items.  The increase in tax benefit in fiscal 2014 was due to the increased net loss in fiscal 2014.  The effective tax rate increased to 33.9% in fiscal 2014 from 31.9% in fiscal 2013 due primarily to adjusted state tax calculations.  Management believes that future operations will generate sufficient taxable income, along with the reversal of temporary differences, to fully realize the net deferred tax assets of $1.9 million.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations include losses from two Pizza Inn locations in Texas.  One is a leased building associated with a Company-owned restaurant closed during fiscal 2008.  The other is results of operations for a Company-owned restaurant that was closed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 due to declining sales.

Restaurant Openings and Closings

The following charts summarize restaurant activity for fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013:
 
 Fiscal year ended June 29, 2014
                       
                         
   
Beginning
               
End of
 
   
of Period
   
Opened
   
Closed
   
Period
 
 Pizza Inn Domestic
                       
      Buffet Units
    114       2       11       105  
      Delco Units
    27       1       4       24  
      Express Units
    43       15       5       53  
 Pizza Inn International Units
    66       6       1       71  
                                 
 Pie Five Units
    11       9       -       20  
                                 
 Total
    261       33       21       273  
                                 
                                 
 Fiscal year ended June 30, 2013
                               
                                 
   
Beginning
                   
End of
 
   
of Period
   
Opened
   
Closed
   
Period
 
 Pizza Inn Domestic
                               
      Buffet Units
    135       -       21       114  
      Delco Units
    29       2       4       27  
      Express Units
    47       3       7       43  
 Pizza Inn International Units
    66       6       6       66  
                                 
 Pie Five Units
    6       5       -       11  
                                 
 Total
    283       16       38       261  

We believe that the net decrease of two domestic Pizza Inn units during fiscal 2014 reflects an overall improving trend in net domestic store closures that was interrupted by the expiration of an abnormally high number of domestic franchise agreements in fiscal 2013.  We believe that the opening of a total of 27 new domestic stores during fiscal 2014 reflects the beginning of an accelerated pace of growth in store openings, particularly for the Pie Five concept and the Pizza Inn Express concept.
 
 
 
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We report and discuss our operating results using financial measures consistent with GAAP. From time to time we disclose certain non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors as a measure of operating performance without regard to items that can vary substantially depending upon financing and accounting methods, book value of assets, capital structures and methods by which assets have been acquired. In addition, our management uses Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating the effectiveness of our business strategies and for planning and budgeting purposes. However, this non-GAAP financial measure should not be viewed as an alternative or substitute for our reported GAAP results.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown:
 
   
Fiscal Year Ended
 
   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
 Net Loss
  $ (1,567 )   $ (1,261 )
 Interest Expense
    142       244  
 Income Taxes--Continuing Operations
    (760 )     (504 )
 Income Taxes--Discontinued Operations
    (58 )     (94 )
 Stock compensation expense
    68       150  
 Impairment of long-lived assets and other lease charges
    253       766  
 Depreciation and amortization
    1,454       1,304  
 Adjusted EBITDA
  $ (468 )   $ 605  
 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Funds

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flow from operating activities and proceeds from the sale of common stock.

Cash flows from operating activities are generally the result of net income adjusted for depreciation and amortization and changes in working capital.  Cash used by operations was $0.1 million in fiscal 2014 compared to $0.7 provided in fiscal year 2013.

The Company used cash for investing activities of approximately $2.0 million in fiscal 2014 mainly for three new and one relocation of Company-owned Pie Five Units. The Company used cash for investing activities of approximately $2.1 million in fiscal 2013 mainly for new Company stores.

Cash flows from financing activities generally reflect changes in the Company's net borrowings, stock options exercised and proceeds from the sale of stock during the period. During fiscal 2014, the Company had a net decrease of $1.8 million in bank debt.  During fiscal 2013, the Company had a net increase of $0.8 million in bank debt.  During fiscal 2014, the Company had proceeds from the sale of stock of $5.6 million compared to $0.9 million in the prior year.  During fiscal 2014, the Company had proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $0.1 million compared to zero in the prior year.

On May 20, 2013, the Company entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement with MLV & Co. LLC (“MLV”) pursuant to which the Company could offer and sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $3,000,000 from time to time through MLV, acting as agent (the “ATM Offering”). The ATM Offering was undertaken pursuant to Rule 415 and a shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 which was declared effective by the SEC on May 13, 2013.  On November 20, 2013, the Company and MLV amended the At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement and the SEC declared effective a new shelf registration statement on Form S-3 to increase the ATM Offering by $5,000,000.  Through June 29, 2014, the Company had sold an aggregate of 1,060,949 shares in the ATM Offering, realizing aggregate net proceeds of $5.6 million.
 
 
 
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Credit Facilities

On August 28, 2012, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “F&M Loan Agreement”) with The F&M Bank & Trust Company (“F&M”) providing for a $2.0 million revolving credit facility (with a $500 thousand letter of credit subfacility), a $2.0 million fully funded term loan facility and a $6.0 million advancing term loan facility.  An origination fee of 0.5% of the total credit facilities was paid at closing.  At closing, F&M funded a $2.0 million term loan payable in 48 equal monthly installments of principal plus accrued interest at a fixed rate of 4.574% per annum.  Amounts repaid under this fully funded term loan may not be reborrowed.  Initial proceeds from the F&M Loan Agreement were used to repay amounts borrowed under a previous credit facility that subsequently was canceled.

On June 13, 2013 the Company entered into a First Amendment to the F&M Loan Agreement that revised certain financial covenants to address proceeds from the Company’s at-the-market offering of common stock.  On September 10, 2013 the Company entered into a Second Amendment to the F&M Loan Agreement that specified the application of prepayments to the loan amortization schedule and revised certain definitions.

The Company could borrow, repay and reborrow under the revolving credit facility through August 28, 2014, at which time all amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility would mature. The Company did not draw borrowings on the revolving credit facility during fiscal 2014 and has allowed it to expire.  An unused commitment fee of 0.50% per annum was payable quarterly on the average unused portion of the revolving credit facility.

Through August 28, 2014, F&M had agreed to make up to $6.0 million in additional term loans to the Company.    However, no amounts were outstanding on the advancing term loan facility at fiscal year end or the expiration of the advance period.

As security for the credit facilities, the Company has pledged substantially all of its assets including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory and equipment.  The F&M Loan Agreement contains various affirmative covenants which, among other things, require the Company to provide F&M with certain financial statements, compliance statements, reports and other information. The F&M Loan Agreement also contains various negative covenants which, among other things, require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and restrict the ability of the Company to engage in certain activities.  If an event of default occurs under the F&M Loan Agreement and any cure periods have expired, F&M may terminate all commitments under the credit facilities and declare all unpaid principal, interest and other amounts owing under the credit facilities to be immediately due and payable.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the F&M Loan Agreement as of June 29, 2014. As of June 29, 2014, the balance on the initial term loan facility was $0.8 million with an interest rate of 4.574% and scheduled monthly principle payments through September 1, 2016.  The Company also had an outstanding letter of credit of $0.2 million.
 
Liquidity

We expect to fund continuing operations, planned capital expenditures and new restaurant openings for the next fiscal year from operating cash flow and net proceeds from the ATM Offering.  Based on budgeted and year-to-date cash flow information, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to satisfy our cash requirements for the 2015 fiscal year.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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.
 
 
 
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Accounts receivable consist primarily of receivables generated from food and supply sales to franchisees and franchise royalties.  The Company records a provision for doubtful receivables to allow for any amounts which may be unrecoverable based upon an analysis of the Company’s prior collection experience, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends.  Actual realization of accounts receivable could differ materially from the Company’s estimates.

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

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be fully recoverable. Impairment is evaluated based on the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets compared to its carrying value. If impairment is recognized, the carrying value of the impaired asset is reduced to its fair value, based on discounted estimated future cash flows. During fiscal year 2014, the Company tested its long-lived assets for impairment and recognized pre-tax, non-cash impairment charges of $0.3 million related to the carrying value of two Company-owned Pie Five restaurants.  During fiscal year 2013, the Company tested its long-lived assets for impairment and recognized pre-tax, non-cash impairment charges of $0.8 million related to the carrying value of two Company-owned Buffet Units in Texas and one Company-owned Pie Five Unit in Texas that relocated in fiscal 2014.

The Company periodically evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets based upon the Company’s analysis of existing tax credits by jurisdiction and expectations of the Company’s ability to utilize these tax assets 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, the results of tax strategies or changes in tax law.

The Company recognizes food and supply 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.  Franchise revenue consists of income from license fees, royalties, and area development and foreign master license sales.  License fees are recognized as income when there has been substantial performance of the agreement by both the franchisee and the Company, generally at the time the restaurant is opened.  Royalties are recognized as income when earned.

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740-10, which prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that it has taken or expects to take on a tax return.  ASC 740-10 requires that a company recognize in its financial statements the impact of tax positions that meet a “more likely than not” threshold, based on the technical merits of the position.  The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.  As of June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company had no uncertain tax positions.

The Company assesses its exposures to loss contingencies from legal matters based upon factors such as the current status of the cases and consultations with external counsel and provides for the exposure by accruing an amount if it 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 adversely impacted.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Not required for a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

See information set forth on Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data appearing on page F-1 of this report on Form 10-K.
 
 
 
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report, were effective in assuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
 
Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate “internal control over financial reporting” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).  Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company has conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s management based it’s evaluation on criteria set forth in the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  Based upon that evaluation, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 29, 2014.  During the most recent fiscal quarter, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.

There is no information required to be disclosed under this Item.


PART III


ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.
 
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.
 
 
 
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

(a)
1.
The financial statements filed as part of this report are listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data appearing on page F-1 of this report on Form 10-K.
       
 
2.
Any financial statement schedule filed as part of this report are listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data appearing on page F-1 of this report on Form 10-K.
       
 
3.
Exhibits:
 
       
   
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed September 23, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).
       
   
3.2
Bylaws of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed September 23, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).
       
   
10.1
2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Award Plan of the Company and form of Stock Option Award Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.25 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).*
 
     
   
10.2
2005 Employee Incentive Stock Option Award Plan of the Company and form of Stock Option Award Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.26 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).*
       
   
10.3
Employment letter dated November 8, 2012, between Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and Randall Gier (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed November 15, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).*
       
   
10.4
Employment letter dated April 7, 2014, between Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and Tim Mullany (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed April 30, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference).*
       
    10.5  Loan and Security Agreement among Pizza Inn, Inc., Pie Five Pizza Company, Inc. and The F&M Bank and Trust Company dated August 28, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed August 30, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference). 
       
    10.6  First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement among Pizza Inn, Inc., Pie Five Pizza Company, Inc. and The F&M Bank & Trust Company dated June 13, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed June 14, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference. 
       
    10.7  Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement among Pizza Inn, Inc., Pie Five Pizza Company, Inc. and The F&M Bank & Trust Company dated September 10, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed September 13, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference). 
 
 
 
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    10.8  At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement between Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and MLV & Co. LLC dated May 20, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 1.1 to Form 8-K filed May 20, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference). 
       
    10.9  Amendment No. 1 to At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement between Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and MLV & Co. LLC dated November 20, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 1.1 to Form 8-K filed November 20, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference). 
       
    10.10  Advisory Services Agreement between Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and NCM Services, Inc. dated February 20, 2014 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed February 24, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference).* 
       
   
21.1
List of Subsidiaries.
       
   
23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
       
   
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.
       
   
101
Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T.
       
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc.
Date: September 23, 2014
By: /s/ Randall E. Gier     
   
Randall E. Gier
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
     
 
By: /s/ Timothy E. Mullany
   
Timothy E. Mullany
   
Chief Financial Officer
     

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Name and Position
 
Date
 
/s/ Randall E. Gier      
 
September 23, 2014
 
Randall E. Gier
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
       
/s/Timothy E. Mullany
 
September 23, 2014
 
Tim Mullany
     
Chief Financial Officer
     
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
     
       
/s/Mark E. Schwarz
 
September 23, 2014
 
Mark E. Schwarz
     
Director and Chairman of the Board
     
       
/s/Ramon D. Phillips
 
September 23, 2014
 
Ramon D. Phillips
     
Director and Vice Chairman of the Board
     
       
/s/ Steven M. Johnson
 
September 23, 2014
 
Steven M. Johnson
     
Director
     
       
/s/ James K. Zielke
 
September 23, 2014
 
James K. Zielke
     
Director
     
       
/s/Robert B. Page
 
September 23, 2014
 
Robert B. Page
     
Director
     
       
/s/ William C. Hammett, Jr.
 
September 23, 2014
 
William Hammett
     
Director
     
       
/s/ Clinton J. Coleman
 
September 23, 2014
 
Clinton J. Coleman
     
Director
     
 
 
 
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PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Description
 
Page No.
 
       
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Montgomery Coscia Greilich LLP
 
F-2
 
       
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
 
F-3
 
       
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
 
F-4
 
       
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
 
F-5
 
       
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
 
F-6
 
       
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information for the years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
 
F-6
 
       
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
F-7
 



 
F - 1

 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc.
The Colony, Texas
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. as of June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. as of June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 

 
/s/ Montgomery Coscia Greilich LLP
Plano, Texas
September 23, 2014



 
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PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
             
             
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
             
REVENUES:
  $ 42,224     $ 41,181  
                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
               
Cost of sales
    36,325       34,767  
Franchise expenses
    2,931       2,390  
General and administrative expenses
    4,373       4,106  
Pre-opening expenses
    161       286  
Impairment of long-lived assets and other lease charges
    253       766  
Bad debt
    253       205  
Interest expense
    142       244  
      44,438       42,764  
                 
LOSS FROM CONTINUING
               
OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES
    (2,214 )     (1,583 )
                 
Income tax benefit
    (760 )     (504 )
                 
LOSS FROM
               
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    (1,454 )     (1,079 )
                 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    (113 )     (182 )
                 
NET LOSS
  $ (1,567 )   $ (1,261 )
                 
LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON
               
STOCK - BASIC:
               
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.13 )
Loss from discontinued operations
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.03 )
Net loss
  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.16 )
                 
LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON
               
STOCK - DILUTED:
               
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (0.16 )   $ (0.13 )
Loss from discontinued operations
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.02 )
Net loss
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.15 )
                 
Weighted average common
               
shares outstanding - basic
    8,635       8,031  
                 
Weighted average common
               
shares outstanding - diluted
    9,173       8,310  



See accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



 
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PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
 
 
   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
ASSETS
 
2014
   
2013
 
             
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,796     $ 919  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
               
accounts of $276 and $228, respectively
    3,276       3,139  
Notes receivable
    81       292  
Inventories
    1,703       1,615  
Income tax receivable
    386       343  
Deferred income tax assets
    951       882  
Prepaid expenses and other
    173       307  
Total current assets
    9,366       7,497  
                 
LONG-TERM ASSETS
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    5,133       4,711  
Long-term notes receivable
    134       40  
Long-term deferred tax asset
    939       168  
Deposits and other
    396       119  
Total assets
  $ 15,968     $ 12,535  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable - trade
  $ 2,023     $ 1,572  
Accrued expenses
    926       792  
Deferred rent
    163       249  
Deferred revenues
    177       169  
Bank debt
    500       669  
Total current liabilities
    3,789       3,451  
                 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
Bank debt, net of current portion
    267       1,856  
Deferred rent, net of current portion
    822       708  
Deferred revenues, net of current portion
    791       370  
Deferred gain on sale of property
    34       59  
Other long-term liabilities
    23       22  
Total liabilities
    5,726       6,466  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (See Notes F and J)
               
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 26,000,000
               
shares; issued 16,240,412 and 15,312,680 shares, respectively;
               
outstanding 9,121,012 and 8,193,280 shares, respectively
    162       153  
Additional paid-in capital
    15,905       10,174  
Retained earnings
    18,811       20,378  
Treasury stock at cost
               
7,119,400 shares
    (24,636 )     (24,636 )
Total shareholders' equity
    10,242       6,069  
  Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity   $ 15,968     $ 12,535  


See accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
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PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
(In thousands)
 
                                           
 
                                         
 
             
Additional
                         
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Treasury Stock
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Total
 
 
                                         
 
                                         
                                           
BALANCE, JUNE 24, 2012
    8,021     $ 151     $ 9,154     $ 21,639       (7,119 )   $ (24,636 )   $ 6,308  
                                                         
Stock compensation expense
    -       -       150       -       -       -       150  
Stock options exercised
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Sale of Stock
    172       2       870                               872  
Net loss
    -       -       -       (1,261 )     -       -       (1,261 )
                                                         
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2013
    8,193     $ 153     $ 10,174     $ 20,378       (7,119 )   $ (24,636 )   $ 6,069  
                                                         
Stock compensation expense
    -       -       68       -       -       -       68  
Stock options exercised
    39       -       82       -       -       -       82  
Sale of Stock
    889       9       5,581                               5,590  
Net loss
    -       -       -       (1,567 )     -       -       (1,567 )
                                                         
BALANCE, JUNE 29, 2014
    9,121     $ 162     $ 15,905     $ 18,811       (7,119 )   $ (24,636 )   $ 10,242  


See accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
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PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(In thousands)
 
             
 
 
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
             
Net loss
  $ (1,567 )   $ (1,261 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash
               
   (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Impairment of fixed assets and other assets
    253       766  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,454       1,304  
(Gain) loss on the sale of assets
    (97 )     129  
Provision for bad debt
    48       25  
Stock compensation expense
    68       150  
Deferred income taxes
    (840 )     (671 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Notes and accounts receivable
    (70 )     (283 )
Income tax receivable
    (41 )     88  
Inventories
    (88 )     237  
Prepaid expenses and other
    (213 )     247  
Deferred revenue
    404       -  
Accounts payable - trade
    451       10  
Accrued expenses
    163       (7 )
   Cash (used) provided by operating activities
    (75 )     734  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
                 
Proceeds from sale of assets
    106       184  
Capital expenditures
    (2,068 )     (2,244 )
Cash used for investing activities
    (1,962 )     (2,060 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
                 
Borrowings of bank debt
    -       3,460  
Repayments of bank debt
    (1,758 )     (2,677 )
Proceeds from sale of stock
    5,590       872  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    82       -  
                 
Cash provided by financing activities
    3,914       1,655  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    1,877       329  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    919       590  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
  $ 2,796     $ 919  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
                 
CASH PAID FOR:
               
                 
Interest
  $ 142     $ 296  
Income taxes (refunded) paid
  $ 17     $ (67 )

See accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


 
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PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Description of Business:

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company”, or in the first person notations of “we”, “us” and “our”) operate and franchise pizza buffet, delivery/carry-out and express restaurants domestically and internationally under the trademark “Pizza Inn” and operate and franchise domestic fast casual restaurants under the trademarks “Pie Five Pizza Company” or “Pie Five”.  We provide or facilitate the procurement and distribution of food, equipment and supplies to our domestic and international system of restaurants through our Norco Restaurant Services Company (“Norco”) division and through agreements with third party distributors.

As of June 29, 2014, we owned and operated 15 restaurants comprised of 13 Pie Five restaurants (“Pie Five Units”) and two Pizza Inn buffet restaurants (“Buffet Units”).  As of that date, we also had seven franchised Pie Five Units and 251 franchised Pizza Inn restaurants.  The 180 domestic franchised Pizza Inn restaurants were comprised of 103 Buffet Units, 24 delivery/carry-out restaurants (“Delco Units”) and 53 express restaurants (“Express Units”).  The 71 international franchised Pizza Inn restaurants were comprised of 18 Buffet Units, 45 Delco Units and 8 Express Units.  Domestic restaurants were located predominantly in the southern half of the United States, with Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas and Mississippi accounting for approximately 34%, 14%, 12% and 6%, respectively, of the total number of domestic restaurants.

Principles of Consolidation:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned.  All appropriate inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Reclassifications:

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation.

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.

Inventories:

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

Closed Restaurants and Discontinued Operations:

The authoritative guidance on “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” requires that discontinued operations that meet certain criteria be reflected in the statement of operations after results of continuing operations as a net amount.  This guidance also requires that the operations of closed restaurants, including any impairment charges, be reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented.
 
 
 
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The authoritative guidance on “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities,” requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred.  This authoritative guidance also establishes that fair value is the objective for initial measurement of the liability.

Discontinued operations include losses from two Pizza Inn locations in Texas.  One is a leased building associated with a Company-owned restaurant closed during fiscal 2008.  The other is results of operations for a Company-owned restaurant that was closed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 due to declining sales.

Property, Plant and Equipment:

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.  Repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred while major renewals and betterments are capitalized.  Upon the sale or disposition of a fixed asset, the asset and the related accumulated depreciation or amortization is removed from the accounts and the gain or loss is included in operations.  The Company capitalizes interest on borrowings during the active construction period of major capital projects.  Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the underlying asset and amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset.

Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, in the case of leasehold improvements, over the term of the lease including any reasonably assured renewal periods, if shorter.  The useful lives of the assets range from three to ten years.

Impairment of Long-Lived Asset and other Lease Charges:

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be fully recoverable. Impairment is evaluated based on the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets compared to its carrying value. If impairment is recognized, the carrying value of the impaired asset is reduced to its fair value, based on discounted estimated future cash flows. During fiscal year 2014 and 2013, the Company tested its long-lived assets for impairment and recognized pre-tax, non-cash impairment charges of $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, related to the carrying value of two Company-owned Buffet Units in Texas and three Company-owned Pie Five Units in Texas.

Accounts Receivable:

Accounts receivable consist primarily of receivables from food and supply sales and franchise royalties.  The Company records a provision for doubtful receivables to allow for any amounts that may be unrecoverable based upon an analysis of the Company's prior collection experience, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends.  After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance.  Finance charges may be accrued at a rate of 18% per year, or up to the maximum amount allowed by law, on past due receivables.  The interest income recorded from finance charges is immaterial.

Notes Receivable:

Notes receivable primarily consist of accounts receivable from franchisees converted into notes.  The majority of amounts and terms are contained under formal promissory and personal guarantee agreements.  All notes allow for early payment without penalty.  Fixed principle and interest payments are due weekly or monthly.  Interest income is recognized monthly. Notes receivable mature at various dates through 2016 and bear interest at rates that range from 7% to 15% (8% average rate at June 29, 2014).

Management evaluates the creditworthiness of franchisees by considering credit history and sales to evaluate credit risk. Management determines interest rates based on credit risk of the underlining franchisee.  The Company monitors payment history to determine whether or not a loan should be placed on a nonaccrual status or impaired.
 
 
 
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The Company charges off notes receivable based on an account-by-account analysis of the borrower’s current economic conditions, monthly payments history and historical loss experience. The allowance for doubtful notes receivable is included with the allowance for doubtful accounts.
 
Notes receivable as of June 29, 2014 totaled $215,000, of which $81,000 is included in current assets, notes receivable and $134,000 is included in long-term notes receivable in the accompanying balance sheet.

The principal balance outstanding on the notes and advances receivable and expected principal collections for the next five years and thereafter were as follows as of June 29, 2014 (in thousands):
 
   
Notes
 
   
Receivable
 
2015
    81  
2016
    10  
2017
    8  
2018
    12  
2019 and thereafter
    104  
    $ 215  

There were no charge offs for the fiscal year ended June 29, 2014.

Income Taxes:

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method pursuant to the authoritative guidance on Accounting for Income Taxes.  Deferred taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of "temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement and carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities.  The effect on deferred taxes for a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  The Company recognizes future tax benefits to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not.

Management evaluates the deferred tax asset at the end of each fiscal quarter to determine if an allowance against the deferred tax asset is required, and at the end of fiscal years 2014 and 2013 determined that it was more likely than not that the deferred tax asset would be fully realized based on the expectation of future taxable income and the future reversal of temporary differences.  Therefore, no allowance was recorded.  This determination and future estimates could be impacted by changes in future taxable income, the results of tax strategies or changes in tax laws.

The Company follows authoritative guidance that prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that it has taken or expects to take on a tax return.  This authoritative guidance requires that a company recognize in its financial statements the impact of tax positions that meet a “more likely than not” threshold, based on the technical merits of the position.  The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.  As of June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company had no uncertain tax positions.  Federal returns for tax years 2010 through 2013 remained open for examination as of June 29, 2014.

Pre-Opening Expense:

The Company's pre-opening costs are expensed as incurred and generally include payroll and other direct costs associated with training new managers and employees prior to opening a new restaurant, rent and other unit operating expenses incurred prior to opening, and promotional costs associated with the opening.

Revenue Recognition:
 
The Company recognizes food and supply 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.  Norco sales are reflected under the caption "Food and supply sales."  Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are recognized as revenue and the associated costs are included in cost of sales.
 
 
 
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Franchise revenue consists of income from license fees, royalties, and area development and foreign master license sales. License fees are recognized as income when there has been substantial performance of the agreement by both the franchisee and the Company, generally at the time the restaurant is opened.  Royalties are recognized as income when earned. For the years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013, 91% and 93%, respectively, of franchise revenue was comprised of recurring royalties.

Stock Options:

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

At June 29, 2014, the Company had one stock-based employee compensation plan, and one stock-based non-employee director compensation plan.  Stock options under these plans are granted at exercise prices equal to the fair market value of the Company’s stock at the dates of grant.  Generally those options vest ratably over various vesting periods.  The Company’s stock-based compensation plans are described more fully in Note H.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
 
The carrying amounts of accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.  The Company had approximately $0.8 million in bank debt at June 29, 2014.  The fair value of bank debt approximated its carrying value at June 29, 2014.

Contingencies:

Provisions for legal settlements are accrued when payment is considered probable and the amount of loss is reasonably estimable in accordance with the authoritative guidance on Accounting for Contingencies.  If the best estimate of cost can only be identified within a range and no specific amount within that range can be determined more likely than any other amount within the range, and the loss is considered probable, the minimum of the range is accrued.  Legal and related professional services costs to defend litigation are expensed as incurred.

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.  Actual results could differ materially from estimates.

Fiscal Year:

The Company's fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in June.  The fiscal year ended June 29, 2014 and the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 contained 52 and 53 weeks, respectively.
 
 
 
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NOTE B – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

Property, and plant and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

 
Estimated Useful
 
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
 
Lives
 
2014
   
2013
 
               
Equipment, furniture and fixtures
3 - 7 yrs
  $ 4,864     $ 4,668  
Software
5 yrs
    424       367  
Vehicle
2 - 3 yrs
    19       19  
Leasehold improvements
 10 yrs or lease term, if shorter
    4,820       4,611  
        10,127       9,665  
Less:  accumulated depreciation/amortization
    (4,994 )     (4,954 )
      $ 5,133     $ 4,711  
 
Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $1.5 million and $1.3 million for the fiscal years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

NOTE C - ACCRUED EXPENSES:

Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
Compensation
  $ 455     $ 388  
Other
    244       243  
Professional fees
    132       63  
Insurance loss reserves
    95       98  
                 
    $ 926     $ 792  
 
 
NOTE D - LONG-TERM DEBT:

On August 28, 2012, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “F&M Loan Agreement”) with The F&M Bank & Trust Company (“F&M”) providing for a $2.0 million revolving credit facility (with a $500 thousand letter of credit subfacility), a $2.0 million fully funded term loan facility and a $6.0 million advancing term loan facility.  An origination fee of 0.5% of the total credit facilities was paid at closing.  At closing, F&M funded a $2.0 million term loan payable in 48 equal monthly installments of principal plus accrued interest at a fixed rate of 4.574% per annum.  Amounts repaid under this fully funded term loan may not be reborrowed.  Initial proceeds from the F&M Loan Agreement were used to repay amounts borrowed under a previous credit facility that subsequently was canceled.

On June 13, 2013 the Company entered into a First Amendment to the F&M Loan Agreement that revised certain financial covenants to address proceeds from the Company’s at-the-market offering of common stock.  On September 10, 2013 the Company entered into a Second Amendment to the F&M Loan Agreement that specified the application of prepayments to the loan amortization schedule and revised certain definitions.

The Company could borrow, repay and reborrow under the revolving credit facility through August 28, 2014, at which time all amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility would mature. The Company did not draw borrowings on the revolving credit facility during fiscal 2014  and has allowed it to expire.  An unused commitment fee of 0.50% per annum was payable quarterly on the average unused portion of the revolving credit facility.
 
 
 
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Through August 28, 2014, F&M had agreed to make up to $6.0 million in additional term loans to the Company.    However, no amounts were outstanding on the advancing term loan facility at fiscal year end or the expiration of the advance period.
 
As security for the credit facilities, the Company has pledged substantially all of its assets including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory and equipment.  The F&M Loan Agreement contains various affirmative covenants which, among other things, require the Company to provide F&M with certain financial statements, compliance statements, reports and other information. The F&M Loan Agreement also contains various negative covenants which, among other things, require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and restrict the ability of the Company to engage in certain activities.  If an event of default occurs under the F&M Loan Agreement and any cure periods have expired, F&M may terminate all commitments under the credit facilities and declare all unpaid principal, interest and other amounts owing under the credit facilities to be immediately due and payable.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the F&M Loan Agreement as of June 29, 2014. As of June 29, 2014, the balance on the initial term loan facility was $0.8 million with an interest rate of 4.574% and scheduled monthly principle payments through September 1, 2016.  As of June 29, 2014, the outstanding principal balance of the F&M term loan facility was payable as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
Bank
 
 
 
Debt
 
       
2015
  $ 500  
2016
    267  
2017
    -  
2018
    -  
2019
    -  
    $ 767  
 
 
NOTE E - INCOME TAXES:

Provision for income taxes from continuing operations consists of the following (in thousands):

   
Year Ended
 
 
 
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
Current - Federal
  $ -     $ -  
Current - State
    18       33  
Deferred - Federal
    (722 )     (533 )
Deferred - State
    (56 )     (4 )
Provision for income taxes
  $ (760 )   $ (504 )
 
 
Included in loss from discontinued operations is $59,000 and $94,000 of tax benefit for the fiscal years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

The effective income tax rate varied from the statutory rate for the years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013 as reflected below (in thousands):
 
 
 
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June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Federal income taxes based on 34%
           
of pre-tax income
  $ (763 )   $ (538 )
State income tax, net of federal effect
    (52 )     22  
Permanent adjustments
    8       13  
Other
    47       (1 )
    $ (760 )   $ (504 )

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the net deferred tax assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
             
 
           
Current
           
Reserve for bad debt
  $ 98     $ 81  
Deferred fees
    54       52  
Other reserves and accruals
    798       749  
      950       882  
Non Current
               
Credit carryforwards
    24       129  
Net operating loss carryforwards
    181       300  
Depreciable assets
    734       (261 )
                 
Total gross deferred tax asset
    1,889       1,050  
                 
Valuation allowance
    -       -  
                 
Net deferred tax asset
  $ 1,889     $ 1,050  
 
At the end of fiscal 2014, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards totaling $2.0 million that are available to reduce future taxable income and will begin to expire in 2031.  Management believes that future operations will generate sufficient taxable income, along with the reversal of temporary differences, to fully realize the net deferred tax asset.

NOTE F - LEASES:

Premises occupied by Company-owned restaurants are leased for initial terms of five to ten years, and each has multiple renewal terms.  Certain lease agreements contain either a provision requiring additional rent if sales exceed specified amounts or an escalation clause based upon a predetermined multiple.

In fiscal 2007, the Company sold its corporate office building and distribution facility located at 3551 Plano Parkway, The Colony, Texas, and entered into  a ten-year lease agreement for the corporate office building.
 
 
 
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Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable leases, net of subleases, with initial or remaining terms of one year or more at June 29, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
Operating
 
 
 
Leases
 
       
2015
  $ 1,669  
2016
    1,609  
2017
    1,228  
2018
    849  
2019
    799  
Thereafter
    2,144  
    $ 8,298  
 
 
 
 
F - 14

 
 
Rental expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
 
Year Ended
 
   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
 
           
Minimum rentals
  $ 1,448     $ 1,322  
Sublease rentals
    (182 )     (182 )
    $ 1,266     $ 1,140  

NOTE G - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The Company has a tax advantaged savings plan that is designed to meet the requirements of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).  The current plan is a modified continuation of a similar savings plan established by the Company in 1985.  Employees who have completed six months of service and are at least 21 years of age are eligible to participate in the plan. The plan provides that participating employees may elect to have between 1% and 15% of their compensation deferred and contributed to the plan subject to certain IRS limitations.  Effective June 27, 2005, the Company contributes on behalf of each participating employee an amount equal to 50% of the employee’s contributions up to 4% of compensation.  Separate accounts are maintained with respect to contributions made on behalf of each participating employee. Employer matching contributions and earnings thereon are invested in the same investments as each participant’s employee deferral.  The plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, as amended, and is a profit sharing plan as defined in Section 401(k) of the Code.

For the years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013, total matching contributions to the tax advantaged savings plan by the Company on behalf of participating employees were approximately $12,400 and $33,500, respectively.

NOTE H - STOCK OPTIONS:

In June 2005, the 2005 Employee Incentive Stock Option Award Plan (the “2005 Employee Plan”) was approved by the Company’s shareholders with a plan effective date of June 23, 2005.  Under the 2005 Employee Plan, officers and employees of the Company are eligible to receive options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock.  Options are granted at market value of the stock on the date of grant, are subject to various vesting and exercise periods as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, and may be designated as non-qualified or incentive stock options.  A total of 1,000,000 shares of common stock are authorized for issuance under the 2005 Employee Plan.  During the 2014 fiscal year, options to purchase 139,228 shares were granted under the 2005 Employee Plan.  Also during the 2014 fiscal year, 39,144 shares of common stock were issued upon the exercise of options.  As of June 29, 2014, there were 471,828 shares available to be issued under the plan.

The shareholders also approved the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Award Plan (the “2005 Directors Plan”) in June 2005, to be effective as of June 23, 2005.  Directors not employed by the Company are eligible to receive stock options under the 2005 Directors Plan.  Options for common stock equal to twice the number of shares of common stock acquired during the previous fiscal year, up to 40,000 shares per year, are automatically granted to each non-employee director on the first day of each fiscal year.  Options are granted at market value of the stock on the first day of each fiscal year, with vesting periods beginning at a minimum of six months and with exercise periods up to ten years.  A total of 650,000 shares of Company common stock are authorized for issuance pursuant to the 2005 Directors Plan as amended.  During the 2014 fiscal year, 8,664 options were granted under the 2005 Directors Plan, all of which were outstanding at June 29, 2014.  As of June 29, 2014, there were 207,830 shares available to be issued under the plan.


 
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A summary of stock option transactions under all of the Company’s stock option plans and information about fixed-price stock options is as follows:
 
 
 
Year Ended
 
 
 
June 29, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
         
Weighted-
         
Weighted-
 
         
Average
         
Average
 
         
Exercise
         
Exercise
 
   
Shares
   
Price
   
Shares
   
Price
 
 
                       
Outstanding at beginning
                       
of year
    851,306     $ 2.54       486,506     $ 2.80  
                                 
Granted
    147,892     $ 4.92       464,800     $ 2.70  
Exercised
    (39,144 )   $ 2.12       -          
Forfeited/Canceled/Expired
    (38,856 )   $ 3.15       (100,000 )   $ 4.72  
                                 
Outstanding at end of year
    921,198     $ 2.92       851,306     $ 2.54  
                                 
Exercisable at end of year
    473,659     $ 2.43       459,439     $ 2.42  
                                 
Weighted-average fair value of
                               
options granted during the year
          $ 3.64             $ 1.29  
                                 
Total intrinsic value of
                               
options exercised
          $ 82,845             $ -  

At June 29, 2014, the total intrinsic value of options outstanding was $3.1 million and of options exercisable was $1.2 million.

The following table provides information on options outstanding and options exercisable as of June 29, 2014:
 
   
Options Outstanding
     
Options Exercisable
       
Weighted-
           
       
Average
           
   
Options
 
Remaining
 
Weighted-
 
Options
 
Weighted-
Range of
 
Outstanding
 
Contractual
 
Average
 
Exercisable
 
Average
Exercise Prices
 
at June 29, 2014
 
Life (Years)
 
Exercise Price
 
at June 29, 2014
 
Exercise Price
 
                   
$1.55 - 1.95
 
136,506
 
5.2
 
$1.90
 
136,506
 
$1.90
$1.96 - 2.35
 
130,000
 
4.0
 
$2.32
 
130,000
 
$2.32
$2.36 - 2.75
 
412,000
 
8.2
 
$2.57
 
88,000
 
$2.65
$2.76 - 3.30
 
115,000
 
6.4
 
$3.13
 
115,000
 
$3.13
$3.31 - 3.81
 
41,528
 
8.5
 
$3.81
 
4,153
 
$0.00
$5.51 - 5.74
 
8,664
 
0.7
 
$5.74
 
                         -
 
$0.00
$5.95 - 6.05
 
62,500
 
9.8
 
$6.02
 
                         -
 
$0.00
$8.16
 
15,000
 
9.4
 
$8.16
 
                         -
 
$0.00
   
921,198
 
7.0
 
$2.92
 
476,659
 
$2.43
 
 
 
 
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We determine fair value following the authoritative guidance as follows:

Valuation and Amortization Method.  We estimate the fair value of share-based awards granted using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.  We amortize the fair value of all awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods, which are generally the vesting periods.

Expected Life.  The expected life of awards granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding.  Unless a life is specifically stated, we determine the expected life using the “simplified method” in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110 since we do not have sufficient historical share option exercise experience.

Expected Volatility.  Using the Black-Scholes option valuation model, we estimate the volatility of our common stock at the date of grant based on the historical volatility of our common stock.

Risk-Free Interest Rate.  We base the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term equal to the expected life of the award.

Expected Dividend Yield.  We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock in the last ten years and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.  Consequently, we use an expected dividend yield of zero in the Black-Scholes option valuation model.

Expected Forfeitures.  We use historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures.  We record stock-based compensation only for those awards that are expected to vest.

The following weighted average assumptions were used for options granted or had options been granted:

   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
 Fiscal Years Ended
 
2014
   
2013
 
             
 Expected life (in years)
    6.0       6.0  
 Expected volatility
    42.8 %     48.9 %
 Risk-free interest rate
    1.5 %     1.1 %
 Expected forfeiture rate
    58.2 %     61.8 %

The share based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expense in the statement of operations.

At June 29, 2014, the Company had unvested options to purchase 447,539 shares with a weighted average grant date fair value of $2.00.  The total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards amounted to approximately $0.3 million at June 29, 2014.  The weighted average remaining requisite service period of the unvested awards was 21.1 months.  Stock compensation expense of $0.1 million and $0.2 million was recognized in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively.

NOTE I - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

On April 22, 2009, the board of directors of the Company amended the stock repurchase plan first authorized on May 23, 2007, and previously amended on June 2, 2008, by increasing the aggregate number of shares of common stock the Company may repurchase under the plan to a total of 3,016,000 shares.  No shares were repurchased during fiscal 2014 and, as of June 29, 2014, there were 848,425 shares available to repurchase under the plan.

On May 20, 2013, the Company entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement with MLV & Co. LLC (“MLV”) pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $3,000,000 from time to time through MLV, acting as agent (the “ATM Offering”). The ATM Offering is being undertaken pursuant to Rule 415 and a universal shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 which was declared effective by the SEC on May 13, 2013. The Company pays to MLV a fee equal to 3% of the gross sales price in addition to reimbursing certain costs.  Through June 29, 2014, the Company had sold an aggregate of 1,060,949 shares of common stock in the ATM Offering, realizing net proceeds of $5.6 million.  Expenses associated with the ATM Offering were $43,000 and $52,000 in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively, which includes fees and expense reimbursement to MVL and legal and other offering expenses incurred by the Company.
 
 
 
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NOTE J - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

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

NOTE K - EARNINGS PER SHARE:

The Company computes and presents earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with the authoritative guidance on Earnings Per Share.  Basic EPS excludes the effect of potentially dilutive securities while diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised, converted or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity.

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).
 
   
Year Ended
 
   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (1,454 )   $ (1,079 )
Discontinued operations
    (113 )     (182 )
Net loss available to common stockholders
  $ (1,567 )   $ (1,261 )
                 
BASIC:
               
Weighted average common shares
    8,635       8,031  
                 
Loss from continuing operations per common share
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.13 )
Discontinued operations per common share
    (0.01 )     (0.03 )
Net loss per common share
  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.16 )
                 
DILUTED:
               
Weighted average common shares
    8,635       8,031  
Stock options
    538       279  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    9,173       8,310  
                 
                 
Loss from continuing operations per common share
  $ (0.16 )   $ (0.13 )
Discontinued operations per common share
    (0.01 )     (0.02 )
Net loss per common share
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.15 )
 

At June 29, 2014, options to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.51 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares during the year.
 

 
 
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NOTE L– SEGMENT REPORTING:

The Company has two reportable operating segments as determined by management using the “management approach” as defined by the authoritative guidance on Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information:  (1) Franchising and Food and Supply Distribution, and (2) Company-owned Restaurants.  These segments are a result of differences in the nature of the products and services sold.  Corporate administration costs, which include, but are not limited to, general accounting, human resources, legal and credit and collections, are partially allocated to the two operating segments.  Other revenue consists of nonrecurring items.

The Franchising and Food and Supply Distribution segment establishes franchisees and franchise territorial rights and sells and distributes proprietary and non-proprietary food and other items to franchisees. Revenue for this segment is derived from the sale of distributed products and franchise royalties, franchise fees and sale of area development and foreign master license rights. Assets for this segment include equipment, furniture and fixtures.

The Company-owned Restaurant segment includes sales and operating results for all Company-owned restaurants.  Assets for this segment include equipment, furniture and fixtures for the Company-owned restaurants.

Corporate administration and other assets primarily include the deferred tax asset, cash and short-term investments, as well as furniture and fixtures located at the corporate office and trademarks and other intangible assets.  All assets are located within the United States.
 
Summarized in the following tables are net sales and operating revenues, depreciation and amortization expense, income from continuing operations before taxes, capital expenditures and assets for the Company's reportable segments as of and for the years ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013 (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
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Year Ended
 
   
June 29,
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
 Net sales and operating revenues:
           
 Franchising and food and supply distribution
  $ 32,253     $ 33,683  
 Company-owned restaurants (1)
    9,971       7,498  
 Consolidated revenues
  $ 42,224     $ 41,181  
                 
 Depreciation and amortization:
               
 Franchising and food and supply distribution
  $ 19     $ -  
 Company-owned restaurants (1)
    1,244       1,050  
 Combined
    1,263       1,050  
 Corporate administration and other
    191       254  
 Depreciation and amortization
  $ 1,454     $ 1,304  
                 
 Loss from continuing operations before taxes
               
 Franchising and food and supply distribution (2)
  $ 762     $ 2,136  
 Company-owned restaurants (1) (2)
    (1,212 )     (1,173 )
 Combined
    (450 )     963  
 Impairment of long-lived assets and other lease charges
    (253 )     (766 )
 Corporate administration and other (2)
    (1,511 )     (1,780 )
 Loss from continuing operations before taxes
  $ (2,214 )   $ (1,583 )
                 
 Capital Expenditures:
               
 Franchising and food and supply distribution
  $ -     $ -  
 Company-owned restaurants
    1,918       2,110  
 Corporate administration
    150       134  
 Combined capital expenditures
  $ 2,068     $ 2,244  
                 
 Assets:
               
 Franchising and food and supply distribution
  $ 5,231     $ 4,909  
 Company-owned restaurants
    4,631       4,696  
 Corporate administration
    6,106       2,930  
 Combined assets
  $ 15,968     $ 12,535  
 
 (1)
 Company stores that were closed are included in discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed
   
 Consolidated Statement of Operations.
       
             
 (2)
 Portions of corporate administration and other have been allocated to segments.
   

 
The following table provides information on our foreign and domestic revenues:

 Geographic information (revenues):
           
 United States
  $ 41,342     $ 40,123  
 Foreign countries
    882       1,058  
 Consolidated total
  $ 42,224     $ 41,181  



 
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