Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2012 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

CHANTICLEER HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

11220 Elm Lane, Suite 203, Charlotte, NC 28277

(Address of principal executive office) (zip code)

(704) 366-5122

(Issuer’s telephone number)

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 periods as the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨.

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company x

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

The number of shares outstanding of registrant’s common stock, par value $.0001 per share, as of July 30, 2012, was 3,698,896 shares.

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

INDEX

Part I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: CONDENSED FINANCIAL StatemenTS

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Organization

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) was organized October 21, 1999, under its original name, Tulvine Systems, Inc., under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company previously had limited operations and was considered a development stage company until July 2005. On April 25, 2005, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. On May 2, 2005, Tulvine Systems, Inc. merged with and changed its name to Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Chanticleer Advisors, LLC, (“Advisors”), Avenel Ventures, LLC ("Ventures"), Avenel Financial Services, LLC ("AFS"), Chanticleer Holdings Limited ("CHL"), Chanticleer Holdings Australia Pty, Ltd. (“CHA”), Chanticleer Investment Partners, LLC (“CIP”), DineOut SA Ltd. ("DineOut”), Kiarabrite (Pty) Ltd (“KPL”), Dimaflo (Pty) Ltd (“DFLO”), Tundraspex (Pty) Ltd (“TPL”), Civisign (Pty) Ltd (“CPL”), Dimalogix (Pty) Ltd (“DLOG”) and Crown Restaurants Kft (“Crown”) (collectively referred to as “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “the Companies”). All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Further detailed information regarding the Company's subsidiaries can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Effective May 11, 2012, the Company's common stock was reverse split, 1 share for each 2 shares issued, pursuant to a majority vote of the Company's shareholders. All share references have been adjusted as if the split occurred prior to all periods presented.

GENERAL

The consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim reporting and include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation. These consolidated financial statements have not been audited.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations for interim reporting. The Company believes that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report for the period ended December 31, 2011, which is included in the Company’s Form 10-K.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had current assets of $4,072,903 and $623,681; current liabilities of $1,023,065 and $3,627,306; and a working capital balance (deficit) of $3,049,838 and $(3,003,625), respectively. The Company incurred a loss of $1,301,494 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and had an unrealized loss from available-for-sale securities of $237,639 and a foreign currency translation loss of $5,472, resulting in a comprehensive loss of $1,544,605.

The Company's corporate general and administrative expenses averaged approximately $295,000 per quarter during 2011 and has increased to $481,000 in the first quarter of 2012 and $657,000 in the current quarter as we expanded our footprint internationally. Effective October 1, 2011, the Company acquired majority control of the restaurants in South Africa and began consolidating these operations. The Company also will share 49% of the profits in our Hooters location opened in January 2012 in Campbelltown, Australia, a suburb of Sydney and plans to open a second Australia location under the same terms before the end of 2012.

The Company has a note with a balance at June 30, 2012 of $239,241 owed to its bank which is due in August 2013 and a line of credit with its bank with a balance at June 30, 2012 of $0 (total available was $2,000,000). The line matures on August 20, 2012. The Company is currently negotiating an extension of the line of credit and the terms. All of our prior notes payable and convertible debt were paid in either cash or common stock with the closing of our raise in June 2012 (for further details, see notes 7 and 8). In addition, the Company may use limited partnerships, if the Company’s raise is not sufficient or if the line of credit cannot be extended, to fund its share of costs for additional Hooters restaurants.

The Company expects to meet its obligations in the remainder of 2012 and the first six months of 2013 with some or all of the following:

There have been no material changes to its significant accounting policies previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 except for the following:

RESTAURANT PRE-OPENING EXPENSES

Restaurant pre-opening expenses, which are expensed as incurred, consist of the costs of hiring and training the initial hourly work force for each new restaurant, travel, the cost of food and supplies used in training, grand opening promotional costs, the cost of the initial stocking of operating supplies and other direct costs related to the opening of a restaurant, including rent during the construction and in-restaurant training period.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There are several new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) which are not yet effective. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. At July 31, 2012, none of these pronouncements are expected to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

Effective October 1, 2011, the Company acquired majority ownership of a management company and four Hooters restaurants in South Africa. Previously, the Company owned 50% of the restaurants but was not in control and these operations were accounted for using the equity method of accounting. New entities were formed for the operations and the Company’s ownership is as follows: KPL 80%, DFLO 90%, TPL 95%, CPL 100% and DLOG 100%. The restaurant owned by DFLO in Durban opened in January 2010, the restaurant owned by TPL in Johannesburg opened in June 2010, the restaurant owned by CPL in Cape Town opened in June 2011and the restaurant owned by DLOG opened in February 2012.

The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the consolidated statements of operations include the results of the South African operations beginning October 1, 2011. The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed were recorded at estimated fair values as determined by the Company’s management based on information currently available and on current assumptions as to future operations. A summary of the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition follows:

Liabilities assumed includes $383,007 and $496,643 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, in bank debt of the prior entities which the Company has agreed to repay without interest upon completion of its financing, subject to certain releases the Company has requested from the bank. These amounts are included in other liabilities at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Unaudited pro forma results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, as if the Company had acquired majority ownership of the South African Hooters restaurants on January 1, 2011 is as follows. The pro forma results include estimates and assumptions which management believes are reasonable. However, pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the business combination had been in effect on the dates indicated, or which may result in the future.

INVESTMENTS AT FAIR VALUE CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING AT JUNE 30, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011.

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES

Activity in our available-for-sale securities may be summarized as follows:

Our available-for-sale securities consist of the following:

* Investments acquired in exchange for management services.

Remodel Auction Incorporated (“REMC”) – During 2009, the Company acquired 334 shares of REMC for management services with an initial cost of $275,000 which has now been fully impaired.

North Carolina Natural Energy, Inc. (“NCNE”) – NCNE is a successor to REMC whose business was discontinued. NCNE has plans to become involved in some form of natural energy. The Company received 100,000,000 shares of NCNE (less than 1% on a fully diluted basis) for management services during 2011. The shares were valued at $1,500 based on NCNE’s valuation as a shell.

North American Energy Resources, Inc. - During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the Company exchanged its oil & gas property investments for 700,000 shares of North American Energy Resources, Inc. ("NAEY") which were valued at $126,000 based on the closing price of NAEY on the date of the trade. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the shares were valued at $21,000 and $84,000.

During the first quarter of 2010, the Company received an additional 150,000 shares of NAEY in exchange for management services. The shares were initially valued at $10,500, based on the trading price at the time. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the shares were valued at $4,500 and $18,000.

During June 2011, the Company’s CEO contributed 1,790,440 shares of NAEY to the Company which was valued at $125,331 based on the trading price at the time. Mr. Pruitt did not receive additional compensation as a result of the transfer. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the shares had a market value of $53,713 and $214,853, respectively.

NAEY appointed a new management team in December 2010 and they are seeking acquisition opportunities for onshore and offshore oil and gas properties. Accordingly, the Company determined that any decline was temporary.

EffTec International, Inc. - Effective April 1, 2010, the Company's CEO became a director and the CEO of EffTec International, Inc. The Company received 150,000 shares of EffTec and an option to acquire an additional 150,000 shares at $0.15 per share in exchange for the management services to be provided. The shares were valued at $22,500 based on the trading price of EffTec at the date of the transaction. At September 30, 2011, the market value of the Efftec stock dropped to less than $0.01 per share and the Company determined the reduction was other than temporary and impaired its investment to zero.

EffTec developed an Internet-based chiller tool called EffTrack™ that: collects, stores and analyzes chiller operating data, calculates and trends chiller performance, diagnoses the cause of chiller inefficiencies, notifies plant contacts when problems occur, recommends corrective actions, measures the results of corrective actions and provides cost analysis of operational improvements.

HiTech Stages, Ltd. (“HiTech”) – The Company originally acquired 275,000 shares of HiTech in exchange for 150,450 shares of DineOut during the June 2010 quarter. HiTech was unable to raise sufficient capital to fund its business plan and the stock price dropped to near zero at September 30, 2011. The Company determined the decline was other than temporary and fully impaired its investment on September 30, 2011.

OTHER INVESTMENTS ARE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS AT JUNE 30, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011.

INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD

Activity in investments accounted for using the equity method is summarized as follows.

Equity investments consist of the following at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

Equity in earnings (loss) and distributions from equity investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 follows. The activity from the South African restaurants is through September 30, 2011 at which time the Company acquired majority ownership and began consolidating these operations.

The summarized financial data below includes the South African operations, of which we owned 20% at June 30, 2011 and the Hoot Campbelltown location in Australia, which we owned 49% of at June 30, 2012. The Company acquired majority ownership of the South African operations effective September 30, 2011.

The summarized balance sheets for the two locations in Australia of which we owned 49% at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 follows :

Hooters S.A., GP - The Company formed CHL to own the Company's 50% general partner interest in Hooters S.A., GP, the general partner of the Hooters' restaurant franchises in South Africa. The initial restaurant opened in December 2009 in Durban, South Africa and operations commenced in January 2010. In the initial restaurant CHL had a 10% interest in restaurant cash flows until the limited partners received payout and a 40% interest in restaurant cash flows after limited partner payout. The second location opened in Johannesburg in June 2010 and a third location opened in Cape Town in June of 2011 with similar structures. Effective September 30, 2011, the Company acquired majority control of the South African operations and began consolidating its operations on October 1, 2011.

CHA (Hoot Campbelltown Pty. Ltd and Hoot Surfers Paradise Pty. Ltd.) – CHA entered into a partnership with the current local Hooters franchisee in Australia in which CHA will own 49% and its partner own 51%. The local partner will also manage the restaurants. The first location, Hoot Campbelltown Pty. Ltd. opened in Campbelltown, a suburb of Sydney, in January 2012. A second location, Hoot Surfers Paradise Pty. Ltd., is underway with plans to open prior to the end of 2012.

INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE COST METHOD

Investments at cost consist of the following at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

Chanticleer Investors LLC - The Company sold 1/2 of its investment in Investors LLC in May 2009 for its cost of $575,000, which reduced its ownership from 23% to 11.5%. Accordingly, in May 2009, the Company discontinued accounting for this investment using the equity method and began to account for the investment using the cost method. In December 2010, the Company sold an additional $75,000 of its investment at cost.

On April 18, 2006, the Company formed Investors LLC and sold units for $5,000,000. Investors LLC’s principal asset was a convertible note in the amount of $5,000,000 with Hooters of America, Inc. (“HOA”), collateralized by and convertible into 2% of Hooters common stock. The original note included interest at 6% and was due May 24, 2009. The note was extended until November 24, 2010 and included an increase in the interest rate to 8%.

On January 24, 2011, Investors LLC and its three partners combined to form HOA Holdings, LLC ("HOA LLC") and completed the acquisition of Hooters of America, Inc. ("HOA") and Texas Wings, Inc. ("TW"). Together HOA LLC has created an operating company with 161 company-owned locations across sixteen states, or nearly half of all domestic Hooters restaurants and over one-third of the locations worldwide.

Investors, LLC had a note receivable in the amount of $5,000,000 from HOA that was repaid at closing. Investors LLC then invested $3,550,000 in HOA LLC (approximately 3%) ($500,000 of which is the Company's share). One of the investors in Investors LLC that owned a $1,750,000 share is a direct investor in HOA LLC and will now carry its ownership in HOA LLC directly. The Company owned approximately 14% of Investors LLC at June 30, 2012. In July 2012, the Company acquired an additional interest of $300,000, at cost, from one of the partners for cash, which increases our ownership to approximately 22.5% of Investors LLC.

Based on the current status of this investment, the Company does not consider the investment to be impaired.

EE Investors, LLC - On January 26, 2006, we acquired an investment in EE Investors, LLC with cash in the amount of $250,000. We acquired 1,205 units (3.378%) in EE Investors, LLC, whose sole asset is 40% of Edison Nation, LLC (formerly Bouncing Brain Productions, LLC). Edison Nation was formed to provide equity capital for new inventions and help bring them to market. The initial business plan included developing the products and working with manufacturers and marketing organizations to sell the products. This has evolved into a less hands-on program which involves selling products with patents to other larger companies and retaining royalties. Edison Nation has now reached cash flow break-even, and in addition has been retained by a number of companies for which they do product searches to supplement its business. Edison Nation plans to repay the majority of its debt in 2012 and expects to subsequently begin making distributions to its owners. Based on the current status of this investment, the Company does not consider the investment to be impaired.

Chanticleer Investors II - The Company paid $16,598 in professional services to form this partnership. Chanticleer Advisors, LLC acts as the managing general partner and receives a management fee based on a percentage of profits.

Property and equipment consists of the following at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

Restaurant furnishings and equipment consists of leasehold improvements, and bar, kitchen and restaurant equipment used in our four locations opened as of June 30, 2012. Construction in progress consisted of costs incurred as of June 30, 2012 for our Budapest, Hungary location which we expect to open in late August 2012, and as of December 31, 2011 for our Emperor’s Palace location in Johannesburg, South Africa, which opened in February 2012 and its assets are currently in the restaurant furnishings and equipment line above. Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 for the restaurant and management businesses was $117,723 and $2,335, respectively. Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 for the restaurant and management businesses was $0 and $2,512, respectively. Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 for the restaurant and management businesses was $217,722 and $4,525, respectively. Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 for the restaurant and management businesses was $0 and $5,061, respectively.

Intangible assets, net consists of the following at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

Intangible assets, net, consists of franchise fees for the Company’s Hooters restaurants. The Company is amortizing these costs from the opening of each restaurant for the 20 year term of the franchise agreement with HOA. Amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 for the restaurant businesses was $7,029 and $13,452, respectively. There was no amortization expense in the 2011 period.

Long-term debt and notes payable are summarized as follows.

The Company pays the shareholder whose certificate of deposit is used as collateral on the $2,000,000 line of credit 1% of the outstanding balance on the line of credit monthly. In addition, the Company issued warrants to the shareholder, as described in Note 8.

The Company has 20,000,000 shares of its $0.0001 par value common stock authorized, 3,955,511 shares issued and 3,698,896 shares outstanding at June 30, 2012 and had 200,000,000 shares of its $0.0001 par value common stock authorized, 1,506,061 shares issued and 1,249,446 shares outstanding at December 31, 2011.

Effective May 11, 2012, the Company's common stock was reverse split, 1 share for each 2 shares issued, pursuant to approval of a majority of the Company's shareholders. All share references have been adjusted as if the split occurred prior to all periods presented.

2012 Transactions

On May 8, 2012, the Company issued 5,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for services to be performed over a six month period and valued at $32,400. This is being amortized over six months and in the period ending June 30, 2012, $9,406 has been expensed.

EQUITY RAISE

The Company filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 which was declared effective on June 21, 2012. The Registration Statement raised $11 million with the issuance of 2,444,450 units at $4.50 per unit, consisting of one share of Common Stock and one five year redeemable warrant exercisable at $5.00 per share. After conversion of outstanding indebtedness and Hoot SA non-controlling interest of approximately $1.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, into units and warrants and payment of expenses, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $7.2 million.

2011 Transactions

On March 30, 2011, the Company issued 412,286 shares of its common stock in exchange for convertible notes payable with a balance of $711,500 and accrued interest of $19,588.

On July 28, 2011, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for consulting services valued at $21,500.

On September 23, 2011, the Company issued 15,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for consulting services to be performed valued at $44,850.

On September 23, 2011, the Company issued 2,750 shares of its common stock in exchange for services performed and valued at $8,223.

On October 19, 2011, the Company issued 167 shares of its common stock in exchange for cash in the amount of $500.

Warrants

On January 6, 2011, the Company filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933. The Registration Statement was declared effective on July 14, 2011 and registers one Class A Warrant and one Class B Warrant for each common share of the Company issued and outstanding. The warrants have a subscription price of $0.08 which entitles our shareholders to acquire one Class A Warrant which would entitle the holder to acquire one share of our common stock for $5.50 and one Class B Warrant which would entitle the holder to acquire one share of our common stock for $7.00. The warrants have a five year life. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had issued 1,097,254 Class A and Class B warrants. Net proceeds from the offering are included in additional paid in capital and are summarized as follows.

On August 10, 2011, the Company issued two warrants to the shareholder who collateralized the Company's $2,000,000 line of credit discussed in Note 7. The Class A Warrant is for 100,000 shares exercisable at $5.50 per share for 10 years and the Class B Warrant is for 125,000 shares exercisable at $7.00 per share for 10 years. The warrants were valued using Black-Scholes at $906,351. This amount will be amortized to interest expense over the ten year life of the warrants. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, additional paid-in capital includes $80,565 and $35,247, respectively, in amortization. Interest expense included $35,247 in the last six months of 2011 and $22,659 and $45,318 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.

On November 1, 2011, the Company entered into an investor relations consulting agreement. In addition to cash compensation, the consultant is entitled to receive warrants for certain performance goals. These warrants will be accounted for when the goals are accomplished.

On March 28, 2012, the Company issued 125,000 and 25,000 five year warrants at $6.50 and $8.00, respectively for consulting services related to the Company’s expansion into Europe. The warrants were valued using Black-Scholes at $518,599. This amount will be amortized to consulting fees (in G&A on consolidated statements of operations) over the five year life of the warrants. At June 30, 2012, additional paid-in capital and consulting expense include $26,745 in amortization for the period since the warrants were issued.

On June 21, 2012, the Company issued 2,444,450 five-year redeemable warrants as noted above in the “Equity Raise” section.

Due to related parties

The Company has received non-interest bearing loans and advances from related parties. The amounts owed by the Company as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

Due from related parties

The Company has earned income from and made advances to related parties. The amounts owed to the Company as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

Management income from affiliates

The Company had management income from its affiliates in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, as follows:

Chanticleer Investors LLC

Investors LLC loaned the Company $4,045 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Chanticleer Investors II LLC

The Company manages Investors II and earned management income of $6,698 and $30,726 in the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Chanticleer Dividend Fund, Inc. ("CDF")

On November 10, 2010 the Company formed CDF under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland. CDF filed a registration statement under Form N-2 to register as a non-diversified, closed-end investment company in January 2011. The Company, through Advisors, will have a role in management of CDF when its registration statement becomes effective.

Hoot SA, LLC; Hoot SA II, LLC; Hoot SA III, LLC; and Hoot SA IV, LLC

The Hoot partnerships were formed to help finance the first four Hooters restaurants in South Africa.

Efftec International, Inc. ("Efftec")

The Company's CEO became CEO and the sole director of Efftec during 2010 and the Company received 150,000 common shares and an option to acquire 150,000 shares for management services. The shares and option were initially valued at $22,500, based on the trading price of Efftec at the time.

North American Energy Resources, Inc. ("NAEY")

The Company's CEO became CEO and a director of NAEY during 2010 and the Company received 150,000 common shares for management services. The shares were valued at $10,500, based on the trading price of NAEY at the time. The Company's CEO resigned as CEO of NAEY in December 2010 and remains a director. During June 2011, the Company’s CEO contributed 1,790,440 shares of NAEY to the Company which was valued at $125,331 based on the trading price at the time. Mr. Pruitt did not receive additional compensation as a result of the transfer.

Chanticleer Foundation, Inc.

Chanticleer Foundation, Inc. is a Donor-Advised Fund whose governing body consists of Mr. Pruitt, a director of the Company and an employee of the Company. The Foundation loaned the Company $10,750 during 2011.

Avenel Financial Group, Inc.

Avenel Financial Group, Inc. is a company owned by Mr. Pruitt. Advances previously made to the Company were repaid during 2011. Avenel Financial Group, Inc. invested as a limited partner in the South African Hooters locations. Avenel Financial Group, Inc. invested $14,000, $12,500, and $25,000 in the Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town locations, respectively, and is entitled to receive approximately 2.0%, 1.5%, and 2.9%, respectively, of the net profits after taxation (“SA Profits”) of each of the locations. As of June 30, 2012, Avenel Financial Group, Inc. has received an aggregate of $6,441 in SA Profits and $49,816 in return of investment under the same terms as the other limited partners.

The Company is organized into two segments.

Management and consulting services ("Management")

The Company provides management and consulting services for small companies which are generally seeking to become publicly traded. The Company also provides management and investment services for Investors LLC, Investors II and other unaffiliated companies.

Operation of restaurants ("Restaurants")

At June 30, 2012, the Company has majority ownership of four restaurants and a management company in South Africa. Three of the restaurants and the management company were operating for the entire first quarter of 2012 and the fourth restaurant opened in February 2012. Majority ownership was acquired effective September 30, 2011 and these operations are consolidated with the Company’s other operations since that date. At June 30, 2012, the Company has 49% ownership of two restaurants in Australia, one of which opened in January 2012 and the second is under construction and expected to open by the end of 2012. The operations in Australia will be accounted for using the equity method. The Company has also started activity in Hungary, Brazil and Europe, but operations have not yet commenced.

Financial information regarding the Company's segments is as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

Effective August 1, 2010, the Company extended its office lease agreement for its office for a term of one year with monthly lease payments of $2,100. Since August 1, 2011, the office lease continues at the same rate on a month-to-month basis.

The Company leases the land and buildings for its four restaurants in South Africa through its subsidiaries. The leases are for five year terms and include options to extend the terms. We lease our restaurant facilities under “triple net” leases that require us to pay minimum rent, real estate taxes, maintenance costs and insurance premiums and, in some instances, percentage rent based on sales in excess of specified amounts. On May 7, 2012, the Company, through its subsidiary, signed a lease for the Budapest, Hungary location under similar terms to our South Africa restaurants, except the term is for 10 years. On July 1, 2012, the Company signed an office lease agreement for a satellite office in Florida for one year at a monthly rate of $600. Rent obligations at current foreign currency exchange rates for our five restaurants and the Florida satellite office as of June 30 are presented below:

Rent expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011 was $149,146 and $6,300, respectively. Rent expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 for the South African restaurants was $142,621, and is included in the “Restaurant operating expenses” of the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Rent expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 for the management segment was $6,525, and is included in the “General and administrative expense” of the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Rent expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was all for the management segment. Rent expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011 was $286,937 and $12,600, respectively. Rent expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 for the South African restaurants was $273,887, and is included in the “Restaurant operating expenses” of the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Rent expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 for the management segment was $13,050, and is included in the “General and administrative expense” of the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Rent expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was all for the management segment.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized in the following tables according to FASB ASC 820 pricing levels.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company's available-for-sale equity securities were valued using Level 1 and Level 2 inputs as summarized above. Level 1 inputs are based on unadjusted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access. Level 2 inputs are based on quoted prices for similar assets other than quoted prices in Level 1, quoted prices in markets that are not yet active, or other inputs that are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets.

The Company does not have any investments that are measured on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs.

Certain assets are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis, including investments accounted for under the equity and cost methods. Accordingly, such investments are only included in the fair value hierarchy disclosure when the investment is subject to re-measurement at fair value after initial recognition and the resulting re-measurement is reflected in the consolidated financial statements.

See Note 4 for further details of the Company's investments.

INCREASE IN INVESTMENT IN CHANTICLEER INVESTORS, LLC

On July 12, 2012, the Company purchased one of Chanticleer Investors, LLC partners’ interest of $300,000, at cost, which represented 8.45% of Chanticleer Investors, LLC total investment in HOA of $3,550,000, which represents approximately 3% of HOA. This transaction increased our ownership percentage in Investors LLC from 14.1% to 22.5%.

ITEM 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this report that are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words or phrases "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "believes," "estimates," "projects" or similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties beyond our reasonable control that could cause our actual business and results of operations to differ materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. The safe harbor provisions provided in the Securities Litigation Reform Act do not apply to forward-looking statements we make in this report. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Our forward-looking statements are based on trends which we anticipate in our industry and our good faith estimate of the effect on these trends of such factors as industry capacity, product demand and product pricing. The inclusion of projections and other forward-looking statements should not be regarded a representation by us or any other person that we will realize our projections or that any of the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus will prove to be accurate.

Management’s Analysis of Business

We have changed our focus recently from managing investments to owning and operating Hooters franchises internationally.  Hooters restaurants are casual beach-themed establishments with sports on television, jukebox music, and the “nearly world famous” Hooters Girls.  The menu consists of spicy chicken wings, seafood, sandwiches and salads.  Each locations menu can vary with the tastes of the locality it is in.  Hooters began in 1983 with its first restaurant in Clearwater, Florida. From the original restaurant and licensee Mr. Robert Brooks, Hooters has become a global brand, with locations in 44 states domestically and over 430 Hooters restaurants worldwide. Besides restaurants, Hooters has also branched out to other areas, including licensing its name to a golf tour and the sale of packaged food in supermarkets.

We expect to either own 100% of the Hooters franchise or partner with a local franchisee in the countries we target.   We based this decision on what we believe to be the successful launch of our South African Hooters venture and believe we have aligned partners and operators in various international markets. We are focused on expanding our Hooters operations, and expect to use substantially all the net proceeds from the upcoming offering, in South Africa, Brazil, Hungary, Australia and Europe.

Accordingly, we operate in two business segments; Hooters franchise restaurants and our legacy investment management and consulting services businesses.

RESTAURANT OPERATIONS

The following is a condensed unaudited statement of operations for our restaurant operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, which currently consists of four Hooters locations in South Africa.

Three months ended June 30, 2012:

(1) Durban location opened in December 2009.

(2) Johannesburg location opened in June 2010.

(3) CapeTown location opened in June 2011.

(4) Emperors Palace location opened mid-February 2012.

Six months ended June 30, 2012:

(1) Durban location opened in December 2009.

(2) Johannesburg location opened in June 2010.

(3) CapeTown location opened in June 2011.

(4) Emperors Palace location opened mid-February 2012.

We expect net income for the four stores for the remainder of 2012 to be approximately $50,000-$100,000 per quarter. The Emperor’s Palace location was our first location opened since we took over operational control, and we expect this location to continue and at its current pace.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Historical information:

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had current assets of $4,072,903 and $623,681; current liabilities of $1,023,065 and $3,627,306; and a working capital balance (deficit) of $3,049,838 and $(3,003,625), respectively. The Company incurred a loss of $1,301,494 during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and had an unrealized loss from available-for-sale securities of $237,639 and a foreign currency translation loss of $5,472, resulting in a comprehensive loss of $1,544,605.

The Company's corporate general and administrative expenses averaged approximately $295,000 per quarter during 2011 and has increased to $481,000 in the first quarter of 2012 and $657,000 in the current quarter as we expanded our footprint internationally. Effective October 1, 2011, the Company acquired majority control of the restaurants in South Africa and began consolidating these operations. The Company also will share 49% of the profits in our Hooters location opened in January 2012 in Campbelltown, Australia, a suburb of Sydney and plans to open a second Australia location under the same terms before the end of 2012.

The Company has a note with a balance at June 30, 2012 of $239,241 owed to its bank which is due in August 2013 and a line of credit with its bank with a balance at June 30, 2012 of $0 (total available was $2,000,000). The line matures on August 20, 2012. The Company is currently negotiating an extension of the line of credit and terms. All of our prior notes payable and convertible debt were paid in either cash or common stock with the closing of our raise in June 2012.

The Company expects to meet its obligations in the remainder of 2012 and the first six months of 2013 with some or all of the following:

Evaluation of the amounts and certainty of cash flows:

The Company plans to use the funding from the S-1 Registration to partially complete its expansion plans in South Africa, Brazil, Australia, Hungary and Europe. The Company has used short-term financing to meet the preliminary requirements of its planned expansion, principally in South Africa and Australia. The Company obtained less than originally contemplated from our offering, which may require the Company to limit its expansion plans. We would use limited partner funding and other sources of capital to the extent necessary to attempt to fund as much of the planned expansion as possible. There can be no assurance that any of this funding will be available when needed.

Cash requirements and capital expenditures:

In 2012, we expect to open one restaurant in each of the following countries – Australia (in addition to the one already opened in January 2012) and Budapest, Hungary; and plans to secure locations in South Africa and Brazil. The Company expects the total cash requirements for these restaurants to be approximately $3.3 million, of which approximately $1.3 million has been paid as of June 30, 2012.

In addition, we expect general and administrative expenses to be approximately $2.0-$2.3 million for 2012.

Discussion and analysis of known trends and uncertainties:

The world economy has been in a state of flux for some time with the debt problems of a number of countries in Europe, the recent recession in the United States, the significant increase to debt in the United States compounded by continuing to give away more than can reasonably be collected, the slowing economy in China and other factors. It is impossible to forecast what this will mean to our expansion plans in South Africa, Brazil, Australia, Europe and Hungary. We feel that we minimize our risks through investment in different geographical areas.

Expected changes in the mix and relative cost of capital resources:

Since the middle of 2010, the Company has utilized high cost capital to finance its international growth. The Company has eliminated the majority of this debt with new equity in June 2012 and further, to use this equity and possible additional financing as necessary to complete its expansion plans over the next two years.

Other prospective sources for and uses of cash:

The Company is seeking to renew its $2,000,000 line of credit which as been repaid as of June 30, 2012 and matures in August 2012. As discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, effective October 1, 2011, the Company acquired majority control of the restaurants in South Africa and began consolidating these operations. Previously all restaurant operations were accounted for using the equity method.

Comparison of three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Revenue

Revenue amounted to $1,686,527 in the three months ended June 30, 2012 and $32,830 in the year earlier period.

Restaurant sales, net amounted to $1,654,829 for our four locations in South Africa, one of which opened to the public on February 17, 2012.

Revenues for the management business for the three months ended June 30, 2012 amounted to $31,698 and $32,830 in the year earlier period. Cash revenues were $25,000 and $416,667 in the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In the three months ended June 30, 2012 and in the year earlier period, the revenue from non-affiliates of $25,000 represents three months of the Company’s annual payment from HOA of $100,000, which is due in January each year while Mr. Pruitt serves on its board.  In the three months ended June 30, 2012 and in the year earlier period, an accrual of $$6,698 and $7,830, respectively, was recorded for management fees from Investors II.

Restaurant cost of sales

Restaurant cost of sales amounted to $606,221, or 36.6% of restaurant net sales. We expect the percentage to remain approximately the same in 2012 as we expand our business in South Africa and other countries.

Restaurant operating expenses

Restaurant operating expenses amounted to $711,808, or 43.0% of restaurant net sales. We expect the percentage of operating expenses to restaurant net sales to decline as we open more Hooters locations, however we have a limited history to be able to forecast a range.

Restaurant pre-opening expenses

Restaurant pre-opening expenses amounted to $25,000 incurred for the opening of our Hooters location in Budapest, Hungary expected in the third quarter of 2012.

General and Administrative Expense (“G&A”)

G&A amounted to $656,596 in the three months ended June 30, 2012 and $259,766 in the year earlier period. The more significant components of G&A are summarized as follows:

G&A costs are expected to range from $550-$650,000 per quarter for the remainder of 2012, with the costs associated with the activities of the restaurant business continuing to grow. Revenue from the restaurants is expected to exceed this increase in expense.

Payroll and benefits increased $58,981 in 2012 from 2011 primarily from the addition of restaurant management personnel beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011 and the addition of corporate personnel in the second quarter of 2012.

Consulting and investor relations fees increased $129,340 in 2012 from 2011 as the Company engaged experienced personnel to startup our European subsidiary and Brazil operations and to increase the Company’s recognition in the investment arena. Non-cash fees for services were $9,406 and $0 in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Non-cash amortization of warrant expense for services were $25,910 and $0 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Travel and entertainment increased $61,391 as Company personnel, primarily the CEO and investor relations personnel, traveled to increase our company awareness and lockdown financing and partners for the restaurant locales.

Other G&A expensese increased $138,481 in 2012 from 2011 primarily related to indirect costs of the capital raise which was completed in June 2012.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 amounted to $120,058 and $2,512, respectively. The restaurant segment for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 amounted to $117,723 and $0, respectively, and the management business amounted to $2,335 and $2,512, respectively.

Amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 for the restaurant businesses related to franchise fees was $7,029. There was no amortization expense in 2011.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Other income (expense) consisted of the following for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

Equity in Earnings of Investments

Equity in earnings of investments includes our share of earnings from investments in which we own at least 20% and are being accounted for using the equity method. This included losses from the Hoot Campbelltown partnership in 2012 of $33,348, and income from the Hoot SA partnerships in 2011 of $6,461.

Realized Gains from Sale of Investments

Realized gains are recorded when investments are sold and include transactions in 2011 from a gain on sales of DineOut.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased by $197,623 in 2012 from 2011 primarily due to the addition in 2011 of a line of credit and convertible notes payable, all of which were paid off in June 2012 with the closing of the Company’s raise. Non-cash amortization of warrant expense for interest amounted to $22,659 and $0 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded income tax expense of $47,327 based on the net profit of our South African locations at a 28% corporate income tax rate.

Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Revenue

Revenue amounted to $3,060,816 in the six months ended June 30, 2012 and $474,143 in the year earlier period.

Restaurant sales, net amounted to $3,003,816 for our four locations in South Africa, one of which opened to the public on February 17, 2012.

Revenues for the management business for the six months ended June 30, 2012 amounted to $56,698 and $474,143 in the year earlier period. The cash revenues for the management business in 2011was from a fee of $400,000 received in January 2011 for our services in facilitating the acquisition of HOA and TW plus the accrual of $41,667 for the annual $100,000 fee received in January 2012. In the six months ended June 30, 2012 the cash revenue of $50,000 represents six months of the Company’s annual payment from HOA of $100,000, which is due in January each year while Mr. Pruitt serves on its board.  The Company also recorded an accrual of $30,726 for management fees from Investors II in 2011. Non-cash revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2011 of $1,750 was recognized from the receipt of securities for our services.

The fair value of the equity instruments for management fees received was determined based upon the stock prices as of the date we reached an agreement with the third party. The terms of the securities are not subject to adjustment after the measurement date. See Note 4 of the consolidated financial statements for details.

Restaurant cost of sales

Restaurant cost of sales amounted to $1,102,770, or 36.7% of restaurant net sales. We expect the percentage to remain approximately the same in 2012 as we expand our business in South Africa and other countries.

Restaurant operating expenses

Restaurant operating expenses amounted to $1,327,578, or 44.2% of restaurant net sales. We expect the percentage of operating expenses to restaurant net sales to decline as we open more Hooters locations, however we have a limited history to be able to forecast a range.

Restaurant pre-opening expenses

Restaurant pre-opening expenses amounted to $91,120 incurred for the opening of our location at the Emperor’s Palace Casino in Johannesburg, South Africa in February 2012 and the expected opening of our Budapest, Hungary location in the third quarter of 2012.

General and Administrative Expense (“G&A”)

G&A amounted to $1,137,868 in the six months ended June 30, 2012 and $484,224 in the year earlier period. The more significant components of G&A are summarized as follows:

G&A costs are expected to range from $550-$650,000 per quarter for the remainder of 2012, with the costs associated with the activities of the restaurant business continuing to grow. Revenue from the restaurants is expected to exceed this increase in expense.

Payroll and benefits increased $111,249 in 2012 from 2011 primarily from the addition of restaurant management personnel beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011 and the addition of corporate personnel in the second quarter of 2012.

Consulting and investor relations fees increased $231,293 in 2012 from 2011 as the Company engaged experienced personnel to startup our European subsidiary and Brazil operations and to increase the Company’s recognition in the investment arena. Non-cash fees for services were $9,406 and $0 in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Non-cash amortization of warrant expense for services were $26,745 and $0 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Travel and entertainment increased $91,171 as Company personnel, primarily the CEO, traveled to increase our company awareness and lockdown financing and partners for the restaurant locales.

Other G&A expensese increased $148,528 in 2012 from 2011 primarily related to indirect costs of the capital raise which was completed in June 2012.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 amounted to $222,247 and $5,061, respectively. The restaurant segment for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 amounted to $217,722 and $0, respectively, and the management business amounted to $4,525 and $5,061, respectively.

Amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 for the restaurant businesses related to franchise fees was $13,452. There was no amortization expense in 2011.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Other income (expense) consisted of the following for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

Equity in Earnings of Investments

Equity in earnings of investments includes our share of earnings from investments in which we own at least 20% and are being accounted for using the equity method. This included losses from the Hoot Campbelltown partnership in 2012 of $43,886, and income from the Hoot SA partnerships in 2011 of $11,564.

Realized Gains from Sale of Investments

Realized gains are recorded when investments are sold and include transactions in 2011 from a gain on sales of DineOut.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased by $356,082 in 2012 from 2011 primarily due to the addition in 2011 of a line of credit and convertible notes payable, all of which were paid in full in June 2012 with the closing of the Company’s raise. Non-cash amortization of warrant expense for interest amounted to $45,318 and $0 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Interest Income

Interest income in 2012 decreased $4,540 as 2011 includes earnings from Investors for one month, compared to 2012 which had none.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded income tax expense of $51,143 based on the net profit of our South African locations at a 28% corporate income tax rate.

Item 3: QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

Item 4: Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

Under the PCAOB standards, a control deficiency exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit the attention by those responsible for oversight of the company's financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), as of June 30, 2012. Our management has determined that, as of June 30, 2012, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There have been no significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls during the quarter ended June 30, 2012, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1:             LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Not applicable.

ITEM 1A:              RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2:              UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The Company issued 5,000 unregistered common stock shares on May 8, 2012 for services. The shares were sold pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(2) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 3:              DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

ITEM 5:              OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6:              EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed with this report on Form 10-Q.

SIGNATURE

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