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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 27, 2000
Commission File Number 1-13226
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period ended _________________
PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia 58-1861457
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)
7373 N. Scottsdale Road
Suite D-120, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (480) 905-9700
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.10 par value
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 [X] 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 the Form 10-K. [X]
The aggregate market value of the 6,300,213 shares of Common Stock of
the Registrant held by non-affiliates of the Registrant on April 6, 2001 was
$1,575,053. The aggregate market value was computed by reference to
the closing price of the Common Stock on such date. For purposes of this
computation, all directors, executive officers, and 10% beneficial owners of
the registrant are deemed to be affiliates. Such determination should not be
deemed an admission that such directors, executive officers, or 10%
beneficial owners are, in fact, affiliates of the registrant.
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 6, 2001:
13,925,111 shares of Common Stock, $.10 par value.
Documents incorporated by reference:
Proxy Statement to be filed in Incorporated by reference into Part III
connection with 2001 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders (the
"2001 Proxy Statement")
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.........................................................1
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.......................................................9
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS................................................9
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS..............9
ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT............................10
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.............................................11
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.........................................12
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.......................................13
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK......23
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.....................24
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.............................45
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.............46
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.........................................46
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT.................................................46
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.................46
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON
FORM 8-K.......................................................46
SIGNATURES...............................................................47
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STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
RELATING TO CERTAIN MATTERS INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, INCLUDING THE
ABILITY OF MANAGEMENT TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT ITS STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING
BLACK-EYED PEA RESTAURANTS PERFORMANCE, THE ABILITY OF MANAGEMENT TO EFFECT
ASSET SALES CONSISTENT WITH PROJECTED PROCEEDS AND TIMING EXPECTATIONS, THE
RESULTS OF PENDING AND THREATENED LITIGATION, ADEQUACY OF MANAGEMENT
PERSONNEL RESOURCES, SHORTAGES OF RESTAURANT LABOR, COMMODITY PRICE
INCREASES, PRODUCT SHORTAGES, ADVERSE GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, ADVERSE
WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT MAY AFFECT THE COMPANY'S MARKETS, TURNOVER AND A
VARIETY OF OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS GENERALLY CAN
BE IDENTIFIED BY THE USE OF FORWARD LOOKING TERMINOLOGY SUCH AS "MAY,"
"WILL," "EXPECT," "INTEND," "ESTIMATE," "ANTICIPATE," "BELIEVE," OR
"CONTINUE" (OR THE NEGATIVE THEREOF) OR SIMILAR TERMINOLOGY. ACTUAL RESULTS
AND EXPERIENCE COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE ANTICIPATED RESULTS OR OTHER
EXPECTATIONS EXPRESSED IN THE COMPANY'S FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A
RESULT OF A NUMBER OF FACTORS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE DISCUSSED
IN MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS AND UNDER THE CAPTION "SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS" THEREIN. FORWARD-
LOOKING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO THE SAFE HARBOR
ESTABLISHED UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 SHOULD
BE EVALUATED IN THE CONTEXT OF THESE FACTORS. IN ADDITION, THE COMPANY
DISCLAIMS ANY INTENT OR OBLIGATION TO UPDATE THESE FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
THE COMPANY
As of December 27, 2000, Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc. (the "Company"),
itself or through certain wholly-owned subsidiaries, operated 188 family-
oriented, full-service restaurants in 20 states. The Company currently has
two restaurant concepts serving the full service restaurant segment. As of
December 27, 2000, under the Black-eyed Pea brand, the Company has 92 casual
dining restaurants which are located primarily in Texas, Arizona, and
Oklahoma. As of December 27, 2000, the Company also operates pursuant to
franchise agreements 96 family dining restaurants under the Denny's brand.
The Company's Denny's restaurants are located primarily in Florida, Texas,
Arizona, Colorado and Oklahoma. The Company's Denny's restaurants represent
approximately 5.3% of the overall Denny's system.
The Company began operations in 1986 through one or more predecessor
entities. Throughout the 1990's, the Company pursued an aggressive program
of growth through development and acquisitions of Denny's and other
restaurants. The existing Company resulted from the March 29, 1996 merger of
Denwest Restaurant Corp. ("DRC") and American Family Restaurants, Inc.
("AFR"). In July 1996, the Company acquired Black-eyed Pea U.S.A., Inc.
("BEP"). In July 1999, the Company changed its corporate name from
"DenAmerica Corp." to "Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc." to reflect the fact
that the Company operated multiple restaurant concepts.
MANAGEMENT CHANGE
On August 11, 2000, Mr. Jack M. Lloyd resigned as Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. William J. Howard served as
interim Chairman and Chief Executive Officer while the Company conducted a
search to fill these vacated positions. On October 11, 2000, the Company's
Board of Directors elected Mr. Robert M. Langford and Mr. W. Craig Barber as
Chairman of the Board/Chief Executive Officer and President, respectively.
Mr. Langford began his restaurant career as a franchisee of "Shoney's"
restaurants (a full service family dining restaurant) in 1985 in Lafayette,
Indiana and received numerous awards, including Franchise Operator of the
Year. From 1991 to 1995, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer
of Restaurant Management Services, Inc. ("RMS") in Macon, GA, which operated
38 Shoney's, 15 Captain D's restaurants (quick service seafood restaurants)
and 62 Popeye's restaurants (quick service chicken restaurants). RMS, at
that time, had annual revenues of approximately $120.0 million. In 1995 he
joined Shoney's, Inc. and was promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer in 1996. Mr. Langford's responsibilities included
overseeing all restaurant operations (1,350 restaurants in 34 states),
marketing and training for the $1.1 billion restaurant company.
Mr. Barber was formerly Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial
Officer of Shoney's, Inc. He reported to the Chief Executive Officer and had
responsibility for all corporate staff and administrative functions.
Specific responsibilities included accounting, treasury, legal, strategic
planning, public relations, information systems, human resources and food
distribution. He originally joined Shoney's in 1983 as Assistant Treasurer
and left the company in 1997 to pursue other interests, including consulting
and leadership in non-profit entities. Prior to his tenure with Shoney's,
Mr. Barber worked for Ernst & Young for six years supervising audits of large
public entities, including restaurant companies.
RESTAURANT CONCEPTS
BLACK-EYED PEA RESTAURANTS
CONCEPT
The Company currently operates 91 Black-eyed Pea restaurants in 8 states.
Black-eyed Pea restaurants are full-service, casual dining establishments
featuring wholesome home-style meals. The Company believes that the emphasis
of Black-eyed Pea restaurants on flavorful food offerings, comfortable dining
atmosphere and friendly service at a reasonable price attracts a broad range
of customers, including families and business people. Black-eyed Pea
restaurants generally are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week,
typically from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MENU
Black-eyed Pea restaurants offer a variety of entrees accompanied by a broad
selection of vegetables, freshly baked breads, large servings of iced tea and
soft drinks (with complimentary refills), fruit cobblers, pies, and other
freshly prepared desserts. A full-service bar also is available to serve a
variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Entrees include chicken
fried steak, grilled chicken, seasoned meat loaf, pot roast with gravy, and
roast turkey with dressing. Black-eyed Pea restaurants also offer a range of
freshly made soups, salads, appetizers, and sandwiches. In addition to its
standard menu items, Black-eyed Pea restaurants offer daily specials, such as
chicken pot pie, fried fish, and chicken and dumplings. Vegetable offerings
are an important component of the Black-eyed Pea restaurant menu. Each
restaurant features a dozen vegetables from which customers can make two or
three selections to accompany their meals as well as a vegetable plate
entree, which consists of up to five vegetable selections. During fiscal
2000, the average check per customer at the Company's Black-eyed Pea
restaurants was approximately $8.87. In fiscal 2000, liquor sales accounted
for approximately 2.0% of total revenue of Black-eyed Pea restaurants.
A full-service kitchen gives each Black-eyed Pea restaurant the flexibility
to prepare daily and seasonal specials and to otherwise expand food
offerings. The Company periodically reviews and revises the existing Black-
eyed Pea menu as a result of consumer research on new menu items in order to
improve the quality and selection of food offerings. The Company also
maintains a test kitchen facility, which utilizes a full Black-eyed Pea
restaurant cookline, for use in product development efforts.
RESTAURANT DESIGN
Black-eyed Pea restaurants feature a casual and comfortable dining atmosphere
that is designed to appeal to a broad customer base. Most Black-eyed Pea
restaurants have booth and table seating as well as a small lunch counter/bar
on one side of the dining room. Each location also provides space for take-
out service, which generates approximately 13% of total revenue of Black-eyed
Pea restaurants.
Black-eyed Pea restaurants generally range in size from approximately 4,000
square feet to 6,000 square feet and have dining room seating for 160 to 210
customers with counter/bar seating for approximately 10 additional guests.
The current prototype restaurant is approximately 4,900 to 5,400 square feet
and has dining room seating for approximately 170 to 200 customers plus a
take-out service counter and bar area.
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UNIT ECONOMICS
Assuming that the land and building are obtained under a lease arrangement,
the estimated total cost of developing a new Black-eyed Pea restaurant
currently ranges from $400,000 to $450,000, exclusive of annual operating
costs. These costs include approximately (i) $350,000 to $400,000 for
furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and (ii) $50,000 for pre-opening costs,
including hiring and training costs, employee wages, and advertising. The
Company currently plans to lease the land and building for substantially all
of its future Black-eyed Pea restaurants.
DENNY'S RESTAURANTS
CONCEPT
Denny's are family-oriented, full-service restaurants featuring a wide
variety of traditional family fare. The restaurants are designed to provide
a pleasant dining atmosphere with moderately priced food and quick, efficient
service. Denny's restaurants generally are open 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. The Company currently operates 71 Denny's restaurants in 15 states,
representing approximately 4.0% of the Denny's system.
The Company operates its Denny's restaurants pursuant to franchise agreements
with Denny's, Inc. Denny's, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advantica
Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Advantica"), which emerged from bankruptcy
protection in late 1997 as the successor to Flagstar Companies, Inc.
Advantica currently conducts its restaurant operations through several
principal chains, the largest of which is Denny's. Denny's is the largest
family-oriented, full-service restaurant chain in the United States, with
more than 1,800 restaurants in 50 states and six foreign countries.
MENU
Denny's restaurants throughout the United States have substantially similar
menus with some regional and seasonal variations. Denny's restaurants serve
breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also feature a "late night" menu.
Breakfast, which includes Denny's popular breakfast combinations consisting
of a variety of eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, cereals, and muffins, is
served 24 hours a day. Lunch and dinner entrees include a broad range of
hamburgers and other sandwiches, steaks, pork chops, and chicken pot pies.
The restaurants also offer a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches,
appetizers, beverages, and desserts. Appetizers include mozzarella sticks,
buffalo wings, chili, and chicken strips. Desserts include cakes, pies, ice
cream, and sundaes. The restaurants offer free refills on coffee, soft
drinks, lemonade, and tea. Special menus are available for senior citizens
and children. During fiscal 2000, the average check per customer at the
Company's Denny's restaurants was approximately $5.99.
RESTAURANT DESIGN
Denny's restaurants generally operate in freestanding locations in high-
traffic commercial areas. The restaurants average approximately 4,800 to
5,200 square feet with seating capacity ranging from 90 to 210 people.
Generally, the dining areas are fully carpeted and informal in design and
contain booths, tables, and counter seating. The layout of each restaurant
is designed to accommodate both smaller groups of two to four as well as
large groups of guests.
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UNIT ECONOMICS
Assuming that the land and building are obtained under a lease arrangement,
the estimated total cost of developing a new Denny's restaurant currently
ranges from $290,000 to $390,000, exclusive of annual operating costs. These
costs include approximately (i) $230,000 to $330,000 for furniture, fixtures,
and equipment; (ii) $40,000 for pre-opening costs, including hiring and
training costs, employee wages, and advertising; and (iii) $20,000 for the
initial franchise fee. The Company leases substantially all of its
restaurant sites in order to minimize the costs of acquiring and developing
new restaurants.
DENNY'S FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
The Company is party to a separate franchise agreement with Denny's, Inc. for
each of its Denny's restaurants. The franchise agreements generally require
the Company to pay an initial franchise fee, a royalty equal to 4% of weekly
gross sales (as defined in the franchise agreements) and an advertising
contribution of 2% to 3% of weekly gross sales. The franchise agreements
generally have terms of 20 years or the earlier expiration of the relevant
building lease, including options for extensions. The Company may terminate
franchise agreements only upon the occurrence of a material breach by
Denny's, Inc.
The franchise agreements entitle the Company to use the "Denny's" name, trade
symbols, and intellectual property, including menus, symbols, labels, and
designs, to promote the restaurants and the Denny's affiliation. Denny's,
Inc. also furnishes training and supervisory materials for maintaining modern
and efficient operation of the restaurants and helps fund a national
advertising campaign. The franchise agreements require the Company to operate
its Denny's restaurants in compliance with the Denny's system. The Company
is free to establish its own prices at its Denny's restaurants, which may
differ by location and are influenced by geographic and other considerations.
The franchise agreements impose other restrictions on the Company's business
and give Denny's, Inc. the right to terminate those agreements under certain
circumstances, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business (See Item 1, "Special Considerations - Restrictions Imposed by the
Denny's Franchise Agreements").
STRATEGY
The Company's current business strategy is to (a) refine and reposition the
Black-eyed Pea concept and brand identity; (b) restructure and/or refinance
existing indebtedness; and (c) divest its Denny's restaurants.
REFINE AND REPOSITION THE BLACK-EYED PEA CONCEPT AND BRAND IDENTITY
The Company began to refine and reposition the Black-eyed Pea restaurant
concept and brand identity during the last quarter of fiscal 2000. It
believes the Black-eyed Pea concept provides unit level economics and
opportunities for profitability that are more desirable than the Denny's
concept. Further, the Company believes that it is important to have complete
ownership and administrative control of all brands it manages.
The Company intends to focus on operating multiple restaurants in core
markets in order to capitalize on certain operating efficiencies that such
market concentration generally provides. The Company believes that operating
multiple restaurant locations in targeted markets enables each restaurant
within that market to achieve increased customer recognition and to obtain
greater benefits from advertising and marketing expenditures than can be
obtained by single restaurants in isolated markets. In addition,
concentration of restaurants in specific markets generally is expected to
produce economies of scale and cost savings as a result of lower overall
management costs, lower cost of goods sold as a result of lower distribution
costs, more efficient use of advertising and marketing programs, and other
administrative savings.
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RESTRUCTURE AND/OR REFINANCE EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS
The Company currently is in default on the indebtedness under its senior
credit facility, its subordinated indebtedness, and other credit agreements.
While certain indebtedness is classified as a current liability, the Company
has been engaged in negotiations with its senior lender and anticipates its
senior indebtedness will be restructured. No assurances can be given,
however, that this restructuring will occur.
DIVEST THE DENNY'S RESTAURANT SYSTEM
The Company is in the process of divesting its remaining Denny's restaurants
and will focus its human and capital resources on improving the operations
and profitability of the Black-eyed Pea concept. As of April 6, 2001, the
Company has sold 23 Denny's restaurants and received expressed interest for
the proposed sale of all the remaining Denny's restaurants. Future
transactions are subject to usual and customary conditions to closing,
including the buyers' obtaining financing for such transactions and
satisfactory completion of required due diligence. Upon the completion of
the sale of the remaining Denny's restaurants, the Company intends to invest
the net proceeds into the refinement and repositioning of the Black-eyed Pea
concept and to reduce outstanding indebtedness.
RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT
The Company's current business plan for the Black-eyed Pea concept will focus
its capital resources on improving the operations and profitability of its
existing store base. Based on the Company's strategy to divest its Denny's
restaurants, no new Denny's restaurants are planned. The Company closed one
underperforming Black-eyed Pea restaurant and one underperforming Denny's
restaurant during fiscal 2000. These closed properties, as well as real
estate from prior restaurant closings and other surplus properties and
leasehold interests, are being actively marketed. The Company continually
evaluates the operating performance of its restaurants and may close
additional restaurants if, in management's opinion, operating results cannot
be improved within what management considers a reasonable period of time.
The table below sets forth information regarding the number of restaurants
that have been acquired, developed, converted and sold or closed in each year
since the beginning of fiscal 1995, including restaurants developed and sold
or closed by Black-eyed Pea USA, Inc. prior to the Black-eyed Pea acquisition
by the Company.
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1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
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BLACK-EYED PEA RESTAURANTS:
Number open beginning of period .... 103 105 93 104 101 93
Acquired ........................... 0 0 9 2 0 0
Developed .......................... 5 0 4 0 8 0
Sold or closed ..................... (3) (12) (2) (5) (16) (1)
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Number open at end of period .......... 105 93 104 101 93 92
DENNY'S RESTAURANTS:
Number open beginning of period .... 148 168 182 174 100 97
Acquired ........................... 3 0 0 0 0 0
Developed .......................... 8 5 1 0 0 0
Converted from other concept ....... 10 15 10 0 0 0
Sold or closed ..................... (1) (6) (19) (74) (3) (1)
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Number open at end of period .......... 168 182 174 100 97 96
NON-BRANDED RESTAURANTS:
Number open beginning of period .... 56 82 20 3 0 0
Acquired ........................... 36 0 0 0 0 0
Converted .......................... (10) (15) (10) 0 0 0
Sold or closed ..................... (0) (47) (7) (3) 0 0
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Number open at end of period .......... 82 20 3 0 0 0
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TOTAL NUMBER OF RESTAURANTS OPEN AT
END OF PERIOD ......................... 355 295 281 201 190 188
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The following table sets forth the number of restaurants in each state
with restaurant operations as of December 27, 2000.
BLACK-EYED PEA DENNY'S BLACK-EYED PEA DENNY'S
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Arizona 9 12 Nebraska 4
Arkansas 1 Nevada 1
Colorado 7 New Mexico 2
Florida 19 Oklahoma 6 7
Idaho 4 Oregon 1
Iowa 4 South Dakota 1
Kansas 2 1 Texas 66 23
Louisiana 1 Utah 8
Maryland 3 Virginia 3
Missouri 1 1 Wisconsin 1
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Totals 92 96
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ADVERTISING AND MARKETING
The Company uses television, radio, print advertising, and special promotions
in its efforts to increase the traffic and sales at its Black-eyed Pea
restaurants. The Company's advertising campaigns are designed to communicate
the distinctive aspects of the Black-eyed Pea concept and are targeted to
appeal to its core customer base. In fiscal 2000, previous management
reallocated the Company's marketing resources to focus on local store
marketing and significantly reduced television advertising for Black-eyed Pea
restaurants. Expenditures for Black-eyed Pea advertising, including local
promotions, were approximately 1.0% of Black-eyed Pea restaurant sales during
fiscal 2000 compared to 4.2% in the prior year. While previous management
anticipated this decision would result in lower same-store sales, it expected
that the decreased expenditures would result in overall improved cash flows
for the Black-eyed Pea restaurants. For the fiscal year ended December 27,
2000, the Company experienced a same store sales decline of 9.0% in its
Black-eyed Pea restaurant concept and cash flow from the Black-eyed Pea
concept was lower in fiscal 2000 than in the prior year.
The Company's Black-eyed Pea marketing strategies for 2001 are expected to
include a focus on advertising designed to increase guest frequency and
average guest check, including a focus on improving beverage incidence. The
Company intends for the Black-eyed Pea restaurant marketing and advertising
strategies to revolve around utilization of television and radio advertising
in the Company's larger markets to attain the greatest media efficiency. In
markets where the number of Black-eyed Pea restaurants will not support a
large media budget, marketing and advertising strategies rely more on local
advertising (i.e., contact development with local hotels, civic organizations
and tourism groups, advertising in local newspapers, sponsorship of local
events, etc.).
As generally required under the terms of the Denny's franchise agreements,
the Company contributes from 2% to 3% of its Denny's restaurant sales to an
advertising and marketing fund controlled by Denny's, Inc. Denny's, Inc.
uses this fund primarily to develop system-wide advertising, sale promotions,
and marketing materials and programs. The Denny's franchise agreements
prohibit franchisees, including the Company, from conducting any local,
regional, or national advertising without the prior written consent of
Denny's, Inc. From time to time, Denny's, Inc. may establish advertising
cooperatives for geographic areas not covered by existing advertising
campaigns.
TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS
The Company has registered the name "Black-eyed Pea" and its respective logo
and certain related items and slogans as trademarks and/or service marks with
the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Company regards its
service marks as having significant value and being an important factor in
the development and marketing of its restaurants. The Company's policy is to
pursue registration of its service marks and trademarks whenever possible and
to oppose vigorously any infringement of its service marks and trademarks.
The Company licenses the right to use the "Denny's" trademark directly from
Denny's, Inc. The Company believes that the continued right to use the
"Denny's" trademark is important to the operation of its Denny's restaurant
locations. The Company also owns or licenses the right to use certain other
trademarks that it does not consider essential to its success.
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COMPETITION
The restaurant industry is intensely competitive with respect to price,
service, location, and food quality. The Company competes with a number of
national and regional restaurant chains as well as locally owned restaurants,
many of which have greater financial and other resources than the Company.
The restaurant business is often affected by changes in consumer taste,
national, regional or local economic conditions, demographic trends, traffic
patterns, and the type, number, and location of competing restaurants. In
addition, factors such as inflation, increased food, labor and benefits costs
and the lack of experienced management and hourly employees may adversely
affect the restaurant industry in general and the Company's restaurants in
particular.
SEASONALITY
The Company's business is moderately seasonal. Restaurant sales generally
are higher in the first and second fiscal quarters (January through June)
than in the third and fourth calendar quarters (July through December).
Additionally, severe weather, storms and similar conditions may adversely
affect sales volumes seasonally in some operating regions. Occupancy and
other operating costs, which remain relatively constant, have a
disproportionately greater negative effect on operating results during
quarters with lower restaurant sales.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations have not
historically had a significant impact on the operations of the Company;
however, the Company cannot predict the effect of possible future
environmental legislation of regulations on its operations.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
While research and development are important to the Company, historically
these expenditures have not been material due to the nature of the restaurant
and retail industry.
EMPLOYEES
As of April 6, 2001, the Company had approximately 6,300 employees of whom
approximately 50 were corporate personnel, approximately 500 were restaurant
management personnel, and the remainder were hourly personnel. The Company
is not a party to any collective bargaining agreement. The Company believes
that its relationship with its employees is good.
Each of the Company's Black-eyed Pea restaurants employs approximately 55 to
60 persons. Each of the Company's Denny's restaurants has approximately 40
employees, including approximately 15 kitchen personnel and 25 service
personnel.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
The Company leases, for a term expiring in September 2001, approximately
20,000 square feet of office space in Scottsdale, Arizona, for use as its
principal corporate offices. On February 8, 2001, the Company's Board of
Directors approved the closing of its office in Scottsdale and the relocation
of the corporate headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee. The Company
anticipates executing a lease agreement for office space in Nashville,
Tennessee for approximately 11,000 square feet effective April 2001. The
Company also leases approximately 2,000 square feet of office space and
18,000 square feet of warehouse space in Dallas, Texas, on a year-to-year
basis. This property is used for regional restaurant operations, facilities
maintenance operations, and storage of surplus equipment.
The Company's restaurants generally are located in one-story, freestanding
buildings with a capacity of between 90 and 210 customers. The Company
leases substantially all the land and buildings for its restaurants. The
initial lease terms range from 10 to 20 years and include renewal options for
up to 30 years. Substantially all of the Company's current leases have
remaining initial terms or renewal options that extend for more than five
years from the date of this Report. The leases generally provide for a
minimum annual rent and additional rental payments (percentage rents) if
restaurant sales volumes exceed specified amounts. In addition, the leases
generally require the Company to pay real estate taxes, insurance premiums,
maintenance costs, and certain other of the landlords' operating costs.
Contingent percentage rents have represented less than 5% of total rent
expense for each of fiscal 1998, 1999 and 2000.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Although the Company is a party to legal proceedings incidental to its
business, in the opinion of management, the ultimate liability with respect
to these actions will not materially affect the operating results or the
financial position of the Company.
As disclosed in Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the
caption "Certain Shareholders May Control The Company and Certain of the
Company's Directors May Have Conflicts of Interest," Mr. Jack M. Lloyd has
advised the Company that he intends to bring action against the Company with
respect to defaults that currently exist under the Company's Series B notes.
Although the Company does not dispute the fact that the Series B Notes are in
default, the Company believes that it has substantial defenses to Mr. Lloyd's
being able to bring such action at the present time and intends to vigorously
contest any actions in this regard.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report, there
were no matters submitted to a vote of the Company's security holders.
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ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
The Company, in accordance with General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K and
Instruction 3 to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K, 17 C.F.R. ss. 229.401,
furnishes the following information with regard to its executive officers as
an additional item in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The
following individuals are those that the Company currently deems to be
"executive officers" as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission:
NAME AGE POSITION
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Robert M. Langford.......................49 Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
W. Craig Barber..........................45 President and Director
Betty J. Marshall........................50 Chief Administrative Officer,
Assistant Secretary and Senior
Vice President
Jeffrey M. Pate..........................33 Chief Financial Officer, Secretary,
and Senior Vice President
Robert Speck.............................47 Chief Operating Officer and
Senior Vice President
ROBERT M. LANGFORD was elected Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer on October 11, 2000. He began his restaurant career as a Shoney's
restaurant franchisee in Lafayette, IN and received numerous awards, including
Franchise Operator of the Year. From 1991 to 1995, he served as President and
Chief Executive Officer of RMS in Macon, GA, which operated 38 Shoney's, 15
Captain D's and 62 Popeye's, with annual revenues of approximately $120
million. In 1995 he joined Shoney's, Inc., and was promoted to Senior
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 1996. Mr. Langford's
responsibilities included overseeing all restaurant operations (1,350
restaurants in 34 states), marketing and training for the $1.1 billion
restaurant company.
W. CRAIG BARBER was elected President and as a Director on October 11, 2000.
He was formerly Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of
Shoney's, Inc. He reported to the Chief Executive Officer and had
responsibility for all corporate staff and administrative functions. Specific
responsibilities included accounting, treasury, legal, strategic planning,
public relations, information systems, human resources and food distribution.
He originally joined Shoney's, Inc. in 1983 as Assistant Treasurer and left
the company in 1997 to pursue other interests, including consulting and
leadership in non-profit entities. Prior to his tenure with Shoney's, Mr.
Barber worked for Ernst & Young for six years supervising audits of large
public entities, including restaurant companies.
BETTY J. MARSHALL was elected Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant
Secretary and Senior Vice President of the Company on March 28, 2001. Prior to
joining the Company, Ms. Marshall was the Senior Vice President of Corporate
Communications and Community Relations of Shoney's, Inc. since October 1996.
Ms. Marshall also served as Shoney's Vice President of Corporate and Community
Affairs from January 1991 through September 1996 and as Director of Purchasing
from March 1990 through December 1990.
JEFFREY M. PATE was elected as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Senior
Vice President of the Company on March 28, 2001. His responsibilities include
accounting, treasury, real estate, legal, and information systems. Mr. Pate
was formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Wall Street Deli, Inc. and Cherry
& Associates. Mr. Pate began his career at Ernst & Young before joining
Shoney's, Inc., where he served as Director of Financial Analysis.
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ROBERT SPECK was elected Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of
the Company on March 28, 2001. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Speck
served as the Senior Vice President - Strategic Planning of Shoney's, Inc.
since January 1997 and as the Division President - Shoney's Restaurants from
December 1995 through December 1996. Mr. Speck also served as Chief
Operating Officer of Grandy's, Inc. from 1989 through December 1996.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS.
The Company's common stock currently is traded on the Over-the-Counter
Bulletin Board ("OTCBB") under the symbol "PRGP". Prior to February 15,
2001, the common stock had traded on the American Stock Exchange ("AMEX")
under the symbol "PRG". Quotations on the OTCBB reflect inter-dealer prices,
without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not represent actual
transactions. The following table sets forth the high and low trading quotes
of the Company's common stock as reported by AMEX during each quarter of the
1999 and 2000 fiscal years:
COMMON STOCK
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HIGH LOW
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1999
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First Quarter......................... $1.31 $0.88
Second Quarter ....................... 1.06 0.81
Third Quarter......................... 1.13 0.56
Fourth Quarter........................ 0.75 0.44
2000
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First Quarter......................... $0.69 $0.44
Second Quarter ....................... 0.81 0.38
Third Quarter......................... 0.50 0.38
Fourth Quarter........................ 0.38 0.13
As of April 6, 2001, there were 91 holders of record of the Company's common
stock. On April 6, 2001, the closing sales price of the Company's common
stock on the OTCBB was $0.25 per share.
The Company has never declared or paid any dividends. The Company intends to
retain earnings, if any, to fund the growth of its business and does not
anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. In addition,
the payment of dividends on the Company's common stock is prohibited under
its credit facility with CNL and other outstanding debt obligations.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The following selected historical consolidated financial data of the Company
for each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended December 27, 2000
has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere herein.
The selected historical summary consolidated financial data for fiscal 1996
and 1997 and the 1998 balance sheet data are derived from historical
financial statements that are not included elsewhere herein. See also Item
7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations - Basis of Presentation" and Note 1 to the consolidated
financial statements.
AS OF AND FOR FISCAL YEAR(1)
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1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Statement of Operations Data(2):
Restaurant sales..................................$241,480 $300,579 $255,956 $238,673 $218,147
Restructuring expense............................. -- -- -- 10,432 6,750
Charge for impaired assets........................ -- 14,100 -- 8,832 2,181
Restaurant operating income....................... 22,137 9,101 18,116 (3,148) 7,111
Administrative expenses........................... 10,303 13,684 12,423 12,105 13,674
Operating income (loss)........................... 11,834 (4,583) 5,693 (15,253) (6,563)
Interest expense, net............................. (9,605) (13,655) (12,635) (13,495) (12,484)
Net income (loss)................................. 1,118 (20,977) (4,657) (25,902) (30,747)
Other Data:
EBITDA(3).........................................$ 18,834 $ 18,884 $ 13,283 $ 10,096 $ 5,023
Cash interest expense............................. 8,904 10,033 8,221 9,988 3,638
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities... 9,664 (1,458) (1,357) 762 1,835
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities... (9,393) (6,316) 22,622 (4,345) (1,469)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities... 1,157 6,432 (20,202) 2,744 824
Capital expenditures.............................. 9,879 8,147 2,891 4,732 1,616
Depreciation and amortization (4)................. 7,000 9,367 7,590 6,085 2,655
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(5)............. 1.14 -- -- -- --
Number of restaurants, end of period.............. 295 281 201 190 188
Balance Sheet Data:
Working capital (deficit).........................$(33,029) $(36,417) $(44,838) $ (4,070) $(83,532)
Total assets...................................... 179,189 170,264 134,507 98,367 79,370
Long-term debt, less current portion.............. 69,903 39,022 39,666 41,538 529
Obligations under capital leases,
less current obligations........................ 24,229 39,396 32,828 13,370 567
Shareholders' equity (deficit).................... 22,128 1,248 (3,334) (29,236) (61,122)
(1) The Company's fiscal years 1996 through 2000 ended on January 1,
1997, December 31, 1997, December 30, 1998, December 29, 1999 and
December 27, 2000, respectively.
(2) From fiscal 1996 through 2000, the Company consummated various
acquisitions, opened new restaurants, and closed or sold certain
restaurants. Revenue increases in each year from 1996 through 1997
arose primarily from restaurant acquisitions and openings in each
year. The Company sold or closed an aggregate of 82, 19 and 2
restaurants during fiscal 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively, which
contributed to the overall revenue decreases in these years compared
to prior years.
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(3) EBITDA represents income before interest, income taxes, depreciation
and amortization plus the restructuring expenses and charge for
impaired assets. EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flows
from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting
principles and should not be considered as an alternative to net
income (loss) as an indication of the Company's operating
performance or to cash flows from operations as a measure of
liquidity. EBITDA is included in this Report because it is a
basis upon which the Company assesses its financial performance.
(4) In September 1999, the Company committed to a plan to sell all of
its Denny's restaurants. In accordance with SFAS No. 121, the
assets of these restaurants were classified as "held for sale" and
the Company ceased recording depreciation. The decrease in
depreciation and amortization of $3.4 million in fiscal 2000 is due
primarily to the cessation of depreciation on these assets.
(5) Earnings consist of pre-tax income plus fixed charges, excluding
capitalized interest. The Company's fixed charges consist of (a)
interest, whether expensed or capitalized; (b) amortization of debt
expense, including any discount or premium whether expensed or
capitalized; and (c) a portion of rental expense representing the
interest factor. Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges in
fiscal 1997 ($17,719,000), fiscal 1998 ($6,942,000), fiscal 1999
($28,748,000) and fiscal 2000 ($19,047,000).
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion and analysis provides information which management
believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the Company's
consolidated results of operations and financial condition. The discussion
should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and
Notes thereto.
GENERAL
The Company's fiscal 1998 and 1999 results of operations were materially and
adversely affected by the sales and closures of over 100 restaurants with an
offsetting impact from increased revenue from the development of eight new
restaurants. During these years, revenue and related expenses decreased
significantly over prior years primarily as a result of these divestitures.
During 2000, the Company closed one Denny's restaurant and one Black-eyed Pea
restaurant. These transactions are a direct result of the Company's strategy
of focusing on the Black-eyed Pea concept as well as closing or selling
underperforming restaurants that fail to achieve certain operational and
financial goals. As a result of the development and dispositions of
restaurants during past fiscal periods, operating results during a particular
year are not comparable to those of other fiscal years.
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COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, certain items in the
historical consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total
restaurant sales:
FISCAL YEAR
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1998 1999 2000
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Restaurant sales:
Black-eyed Pea restaurants................ 54.6% 56.6% 53.2%
Denny's restaurants....................... 45.2 43.4 46.8
Other restaurants......................... 0.2 -- --
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Total restaurant sales.................. 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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Restaurant operating expenses:
Food and beverage costs................... 27.4 27.1 27.4
Payroll and payroll related costs......... 34.4 34.7 35.7
Other operating expenses.................. 28.1 28.9 28.3
Depreciation and amortization............. 3.0 2.5 1.2
Restructuring expenses.................... -- 4.4 3.1
Charge for impaired assets................ -- 3.7 1.0
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Total restaurant operating expenses..... 92.9 101.3 96.7
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Restaurant operating income (loss).......... 7.1 (1.3) 3.3
Administrative expenses..................... 4.9 5.1 6.3
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Operating income (loss)............... 2.2 (6.4) (3.0)
Interest expense, net....................... (4.9) (5.7) (5.7)
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(Loss) before income taxes and
extraordinary item........................ (2.7) (12.1) (8.7)
Income tax (benefit) provision.............. (.4) (1.8) 5.4
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(Loss) before extraordinary item...... (2.3) (10.3) (14.1)
Extraordinary loss (gain)................... (0.5) 0.6 --
------- ------- -------
Net (loss).................................. (1.8)% (10.9)% (14.1)%
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FISCAL 2000 COMPARED WITH FISCAL 1999
RESTAURANT SALES. Restaurant sales decreased 8.6% to $218.1 million in
fiscal 2000 as compared with restaurant sales of $238.7 million in fiscal
1999. This decrease was attributable primarily to a decline in comparable
store sales of 9.0% at the Company's Black-eyed Pea restaurants, offset by a
slight increase in comparable store sales of 0.4% at the Company's Denny's
restaurants.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE COSTS. Food and beverage costs increased to 27.4% of
restaurant sales in fiscal 2000 as compared with 27.1% of restaurant sales in
fiscal 1999. This increase was attributable primarily to increased pork,
steak and coffee costs.
PAYROLL AND PAYROLL RELATED COSTS. Payroll and payroll related costs
were 35.7% of restaurant sales in fiscal 2000 as compared with 34.7% of
restaurant sales in fiscal 1999. This increase was attributable to lower
sales volumes at Black-eyed Pea restaurants and higher average wages. The
increase in payroll costs was partially offset by the closure of
underperforming restaurants.
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OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. Other operating expenses were 28.3% of
restaurant sales in fiscal 2000 as compared with 28.9% of restaurant sales in
fiscal 1999. In fiscal 2000, operating costs were reduced by $1.1 million
due to the renegotiation of an equipment lease. Eight new Black-eyed Pea
restaurants were opened in fiscal 1999 and new store opening costs of
approximately $1.8 million were expensed when incurred in fiscal 1999. The
remaining decrease of $4.2 million is due primarily to the reduction in
spending for television advertising for the Black-eyed Pea restaurants in
fiscal 2000 compared with fiscal 1999.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization of
restaurant equipment, leasehold improvements and intangible assets totaled
$2.7 million, or 1.2% of restaurant sales, in fiscal 2000 as compared with
$6.1 million, or 2.5% of restaurant sales, in fiscal 1999. In September
1999, the Company committed to a plan to sell all its Denny's restaurants.
In accordance with SFAS No. 121, the assets of these restaurants were
classified as "held for sale" and the Company ceased recording depreciation.
The decrease in depreciation and amortization of $3.4 million is due
primarily to the cessation of depreciation on these assets.
RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES. In fiscal 2000, the Company recorded
restructuring expense of $6.8 million comprised of $550,000 related to three
Black-eyed Pea restaurants which the Company anticipates closing and $6.2
million related to the increase in the estimated liabilities from Black-eyed
Pea and Denny's restaurants closed in prior periods. The increase in the
estimated liabilities is the result of the Company's determination that the
cost associated with subleasing these properties will exceed previous
estimates. In fiscal 1999, the Company recorded restructuring expense of
$10.4 million comprised of (i) $2.9 million related to the closure of sixteen
Black-eyed Pea restaurants in fiscal 1999, $1.5 million to reflect the
increase in estimated liabilities related to Denny's restaurants closed in
prior periods, $4.8 million related to 68 Denny's and 19 non-branded
restaurants sold during 1997 and 1998 where the Company remains contingently
liable for equipment, leases, rents and property taxes as a result of
bankruptcy filings by three buyers; and (ii) $1.2 million related to the
writedown of the investment of Black-eyed Pea USA, Inc. in a joint venture.
CHARGE FOR IMPAIRED ASSETS. The charge for impaired assets was 1.0% of
restaurant sales in fiscal 2000 and 3.7% of restaurant sales in fiscal 1999.
The charge for impaired assets in fiscal 2000 was $2.2 million and was
recorded after the Company completed an asset impairment analysis on its
Black-eyed Pea concept. The charge for impaired assets in fiscal 1999 of
$8.8 million related to the write down of goodwill and intangible assets
associated with the Company's Denny's restaurants.
RESTAURANT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS). Restaurant operating loss of $3.1
million in fiscal 1999 improved by $10.2 million to restaurant operating
income of $7.1 million in fiscal 2000. This improvement was primarily the
result of the change in recording $10.4 million of restructuring expenses and
a $8.8 million charge for impaired assets in fiscal 1999 compared to
recording $6.8 million of restructuring expenses and a $2.2 million charge
for impaired assets in fiscal 2000 and other factors described above.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Administrative expenses increased to 6.3% of
restaurant sales in fiscal 2000 as compared with 5.1% of restaurant sales in
fiscal 1999. This increase in fiscal 2000 was primarily the result of a
$730,000 increase in legal and claims expenses associated with EEOC claims,
$150,000 of additional litigation expense resulting from the bankruptcy
proceeding for the buyer of 71 restaurants sold in March 1998 and a reserve
of $520,000 against an advance to a former officer of the Company.
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INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense decreased to $12.5 million, or 5.7%
of restaurant sales, in fiscal 2000 as compared with $13.5 million, or 5.7%
of restaurant sales, in fiscal 1999. The decrease of $1.0 million was
attributable to the expensing of $1.4 million in deferred financing costs in
1999 and the recovery of $345,000 in finance points expensed in 1999,
refunded in 2000 and recorded as an offset to interest expense. The decrease
was further offset by $605,000 in additional interest expense on the Series
B Notes in fiscal 2000 resulting from an increase in the interest rate to 15%
due to the default from nonpayment of interest.
INCOME TAXES. In fiscal 2000, the Company recorded tax expense of $11.7
million due to the uncertainty of the future utilization of the deferred
income tax asset. In fiscal 1999 an income tax benefit of $4.3 million
resulted from the charge for impaired assets and restructuring expense.
FISCAL 1999 COMPARED WITH FISCAL 1998
RESTAURANT SALES. Restaurant sales decreased 6.8% to $238.7 million in
fiscal 1999 as compared with restaurant sales of $256.0 million in fiscal
1998. This decrease was primarily attributable to the sale of 71 Denny's
restaurants in March 1998.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE COSTS. Food and beverage costs decreased to 27.1% of
restaurant sales in fiscal 1999 as compared with 27.4% of restaurant sales in
fiscal 1998. This decrease was attributable to (a) efforts by the Company's
Black-eyed Pea research and development and purchasing departments to
renegotiate contracts and achieve cost savings through use of current food
technology, and (b) lower food costs at the Denny's restaurants.
PAYROLL AND PAYROLL RELATED COSTS. Payroll and payroll related costs
were 34.7% of restaurant sales in fiscal 1999 as compared with 34.4% of
restaurant sales in fiscal 1998. This increase was attributable to higher
unemployment tax rates and increased workers' compensation costs.
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. Other operating expenses were 28.9% of
restaurant sales in fiscal 1999 as compared with 28.1% of restaurant sales in
fiscal 1998. The increase of $3.1 million was primarily attributable to
start-up costs associated with the eight new Black-eyed Pea restaurants
opened in 1999. Due to an accounting change in 1999, the Company expensed
the startup costs immediately instead of amortizing them over 12 months as in
prior years.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization of
restaurant equipment, leasehold improvements, intangible assets and pre-
opening costs totaled $6.1 million, or 2.5% of restaurant sales, in fiscal
1999 as compared with $7.6 million, or 3.0% of restaurant sales, in fiscal
1998. The decrease of $1.5 million was attributable to the reclassification
of certain assets as being held for sale. In accordance with SFAS No. 121,
the Company ceased depreciation of the assets associated with its Denny's
restaurants at the end of September 1999 after the Company determined to sell
all of those restaurants.
RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES. In fiscal 1999, the Company recorded
restructuring expenses of $10.4 million. There were no restructuring
expenses incurred during 1998. The 1999 restructuring expenses were
comprised of (i) $2.9 million related to the closure of sixteen Black-eyed
Pea restaurants in fiscal 1999, $1.5 million to reflect the increase in
estimated liabilities related to Denny's restaurants closed in prior periods,
$4.8 million related to 68 Denny's and 19 non-branded restaurants sold during
1997 and 1998 on which the Company remains contingently liable for equipment,
leases, rents and property taxes as a result of bankruptcy filings by three
buyers; and (ii) $1.2 million related to the writedown of the investment of
Black-eyed Pea USA, Inc. in a joint venture.
CHARGE FOR IMPAIRED ASSETS. During 1999, the Company recorded total
charges for impaired assets of $8.8 million related to the write down of
goodwill and intangible assets associated with the Company's Denny's
restaurants.
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RESTAURANT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS). Restaurant operating income of
$18.1 million in fiscal 1998 decreased by $21.2 million to an operating loss
of $3.1 million in fiscal 1999. This decrease was primarily a result of the
$8.8 million charge for impaired assets and the $10.4 million restructuring
expenses described above.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Administrative expenses increased to 5.1% of
restaurant sales in fiscal 1999 as compared with 4.9% of restaurant sales in
fiscal 1998. This increase was primarily the result of increased legal
expenses associated with EEOC claims.
INTEREST EXPENSE-NET. Net interest expense increased to $13.5 million,
or 5.7% of restaurant sales, in fiscal 1999 as compared with $12.6 million,
or 4.9% of restaurant sales, in fiscal 1998. This increase was attributable
to an increase in long-term debt of $5.4 million and an increase in
amortization of deferred financing costs of $409,000.
INCOME TAXES. The benefit from income tax was $4.3 million in fiscal
1999 as compared with the benefit from income tax of $914,000 in fiscal 1998.
The benefit from income tax in fiscal 1999 resulted from the tax benefit
associated with the charge for impaired assets and restructuring expense.
EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS. The extraordinary loss in fiscal 1999 resulted
primarily from the expensing of certain deferred financing costs associated
with the early payoff of certain debt obligations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Historically, the Company has met its liquidity requirements with cash
provided by operating activities supplemented by external borrowing. Like
many other companies in the restaurant industry, the Company operates with a
working capital deficit.
Due to its default under several debt agreements, the Company has
reclassified the majority of its debt to current liabilities thereby
substantially increasing its working capital deficit. During fiscal 2000,
the Company had a net increase in cash of $1.2 million reflecting net cash
provided by operating activities of $1.8 million and net cash provided by
financing activities of $824,000 which are partially offset by net cash used
in investing activities of $1.5 million. Net cash provided by operating
activities included the net increase in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities of approximately $6.0 million. Net cash used in investing
activities included $1.6 million in additional property and equipment which
is a decrease of approximately $3.1 million from fiscal 1999. Net cash from
financing activities primarily reflects the cessation of principal payments
on several capital leases offset by a reduction in the Company's borrowings
during fiscal 2000 as compared to fiscal 1999.
The Company's total liabilities increased from $127.6 million in fiscal 1999
to $140.5 million in 2000. This change was primarily a result of an increase
in store closing costs of $2.1 million, an increase in accrued rent of $2.1
million, and an increase in the accrued interest payable balance of
approximately $8.9 million offset by a $2.5 million reduction in the accounts
payable balance. The Company's debt balance is comprised of promissory
notes, obligations under capital leases and subordinated indebtedness.
Although the debt balance remained constant from fiscal 1999 through fiscal
2000 at approximately $80 million, the Company reclassified the majority of
its debt from long-term debt obligations to current debt obligations as the
Company is currently in default to CNL for the non-payment of principal and
interest on certain promissory notes and capital lease obligations (See also
Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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On June 30, 1999, CNL APF Partners, LP acquired the remaining outstanding
indebtedness under the Company's existing senior credit facility for $14.7
million, restructured $2.2 million of existing debt and advanced an
additional $5.4 million to the Company. The original due date of the senior
debt was January 31, 2000 for which the Company received an extension of the
maturity date to September 2000. At December 27, 2000, the Company was in
default of the covenants of the senior debt. In order to facilitate the
January 26, 2001 sale of 23 Denny's restaurants, CNL agreed to waive existing
defaults under the senior credit agreement and extend the maturity of the
senior debt to March 31, 2001. The Company is currently in default on the
indebtedness under its senior credit facility, its subordinated indebtedness,
and other credit agreements. While certain indebtedness is classified as a
current liability, the Company has been engaged in negotiations with CNL and
anticipates the indebtedness will be restructured. No assurances can be
given, however, that this restructuring will occur.
In January 2001, the Company sold 23 Denny's restaurants to Mountain Range
Restaurant, LLC ("MRR") for $20.3 million, consisting initially of cash of
$17.3 million and a note for $3.0 million. MRR is owned by Messrs. William G.
Cox and Robert J. Gentz. Mr. Gentz was formerly an Executive Vice President
of the Company and continues to serve as a director. Mr. Cox was formerly
the Chief Operating Officer of the Company and also continues to serve as a
director. Cash proceeds from this transaction were primarily used to reduce
outstanding indebtedness by $7.7 million to CNL, pay off a $1.7 million note
payable to Advantica, reduce accrued expenses related to past due rents and
taxes by $4.9 million, fund closing costs of approximately $342,000, and to
infuse approximately $2.7 million of additional working capital into the
Company.
During the second quarter of 2000, the Company stopped paying principal and
interest on several capital leases held by CNL and stopped making payments on
several operating leases to a secondary lender. The Company received a
waiver of a substantial portion of the payments for a period of one year from
the secondary lender but has not, as of yet, received a waiver from CNL. In
November 2000, the Company borrowed an additional $1.0 million from CNL. The
proceeds were used for general operating purposes and the new note, with a
maturity date in December 2001, is secured by a note receivable asset.
At December 27, 2000 and April 6, 2001, the Company was not in compliance
with certain financial covenants and payment terms set forth in the Series B
Notes (See Item 13, "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions"). Also,
the Company will continue to be in default under the senior credit agreement
until other acceptable refinancing or restructuring alternatives become
available. Additional financing, however, may not be available or may not be
available on satisfactory terms.
The sale of restaurants consummated in prior years significantly impacted
liquidity because the Company
- repaid the negative working capital attributable to the restaurants
that it sold from cash flows generated by the remaining restaurants,
- continued to pay costs associated with subleasing properties for
which the Company remains contingently liable, and
- did not completely realize the beneficial effects of reduced
administrative costs.
The Company believes, however, that the sale of these underperforming
restaurants has improved the overall asset base and positioned the Company
for improved operating results in fiscal 2001.
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The Company currently requires capital principally for general operating
purposes as well as maintenance expenditures on existing restaurants.
Expenditures for property and equipment totaled approximately $2.9 million
for fiscal 1998, $4.7 million for fiscal 1999, and $1.6 million for fiscal
2000. The Company intends to pursue opportunities to develop additional
Black-eyed Pea restaurants as favorable locations and acceptable sources of
financing for new restaurants are identified.
RISK FACTORS
The Company's business is highly competitive with respect to food quality,
concept, location, service and price. In addition, there are a number of
well-established food service competitors with substantially greater
financial and other resources compared to the Company. The Company's Black-
eyed Pea restaurants have experienced declining customer traffic during the
past three years as a result of intense competition and a decline in
operational execution. The Company has initiated a number of programs to
address the decline in customer traffic; however, performance improvement
efforts for the Black-eyed Pea restaurants during the past three years have
not resulted in improvements in sales and margins. There can be no assurance
that the current programs will be successful. The Company has experienced
increased costs for labor and operating expenses at its restaurant concepts
which, coupled with a decrease in average restaurant sales volumes in its
Black-eyed Pea restaurants, have reduced its operating margins. The Company
does not expect to be able to significantly improve Black-eyed Pea
restaurants operating margins until it can consistently increase its
comparable restaurant sales.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
THE COMPANY IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE PROFITABLE IN THE NEAR TERM AND ITS
AUDITORS' REPORT EXPRESSES A GOING CONCERN OPINION.
The Company has not been profitable in the last four fiscal years and its
operations are not expected to be profitable in the near future. Its ability
to generate operating profits will depend upon
* its ability to restructure, refinance, or repay its
outstanding debt;
* successfully obtaining additional capital resources;
* the nature and extent of any future developments
and acquisitions; and
* general economic and demographic conditions.
The Company cannot provide assurance that it will be able to sell its
remaining Denny's restaurants, restructure or refinance its debt, and improve
the performance of its Black-eyed Pea restaurants so as to achieve
profitability in the future. In addition, the report by its independent
auditors on its financial statements for the year ended December 27, 2000,
states that the uncertainty relating to its ability to generate sufficient
cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, to comply with the terms
and covenants of its financing agreements, to obtain additional financing or
refinancing as may be required, and ultimately to attain successful
operations raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern. As of the filing date of this Report, the Company is in default on
the payment of its $22.3 million promissory note to its senior lender, CNL
APF Partners, LP (together with its affiliates and related entities, "CNL"),
$16.8 million principal amount of subordinated indebtedness, as well as
interest and rent payments to CNL and interest on its subordinated
indebtedness (See Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Conditions and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Reserves").
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THE COMPANY HAS SIGNIFICANT INDEBTEDNESS.
As of December 27, 2000, the Company had a working capital deficit of $83.5
million and total debt obligations of $80.1 million, including subordinated
indebtedness in the outstanding principal amount of approximately $16.8
million and obligations under capital leases aggregating $14.1 million. The
Company has incurred substantial debt to develop and acquire restaurants and
to operate its business. The Company will continue its efforts to sell its
remaining Denny's restaurants and plans to use the proceeds from those sales
to refine and reposition the Black-eyed Pea restaurant brand and reduce
outstanding indebtedness. In addition, the Company has been engaged in
negotiations with CNL and anticipates that its senior indebtedness will be
restructured. No assurances can be given, however, that this restructuring
will occur.
The Company may seek additional equity or debt financing in the future to
provide funds to support its operations or to develop or acquire additional
restaurants. The Company, however, cannot provide assurance that
* such financing will be available or will be available on
satisfactory terms;
* the Company will be able to develop or acquire new
restaurants or to otherwise expand its restaurant
operations; or
* the Company will be able to restructure, refinance, or
satisfy its obligations as they become due.
Any additional debt financings obtained by the Company will increase expenses
and must be repaid regardless of the Company's operating results. Also, any
new equity financings would result in dilution to existing shareholders.
THE COMPANY HAS SIGNIFICANT CONTINGENT LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH
RESTAURANTS IT HAS SOLD.
Since 1996, the Company has sold a total of 144 restaurants. The Company has
assigned or subleased the real property leases and other obligations to the
buyers of these restaurants, but it generally remains liable under those
obligations if the buyers default. During 1999, three buyers of 87
restaurants that the Company sold during 1997 and 1998 filed for bankruptcy
or failed to perform on their obligations to third parties. As a result, the
Company recorded charges of $4.8 million for equipment leases, rents,
property taxes, and other obligations for which it remains contingently
liable. As of December 27, 2000, the Company has reserved approximately $7.5
million for closed restaurant properties where the Company subsidizes the
existing rent payments and remains liable until the end of the lease term.
As the Company sells its remaining Denny's restaurants and any other
underperforming restaurants, it may remain contingently liable for
obligations on those restaurants. Any further defaults by buyers of
restaurants that the Company has sold in the past or that it sells in the
future could have a material adverse effect on its operating results and
financial condition.
RELIANCE ON DENNY'S, INC.
As of December 27, 2000, the Company operated 96 franchised Denny's
restaurants. As a result of the nature of operating franchised restaurants
and our franchise agreements with Denny's, Inc., as long as the Company
operates Denny's restaurants, its success depends, to a significant extent,
on
* the continued vitality of the Denny's restaurant concept and
the overall success of the Denny's system;
* the ability of Denny's, Inc. to identify and react to new
trends in the restaurant industry, including the development
of popular menu items;
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* the ability of Denny's, Inc. to develop and pursue
appropriate marketing strategies in order to maintain and
enhance the name recognition, reputation, and market
perception of Denny's restaurants;
* the goodwill associated with the Denny's trademark;
* the quality, consistency, and management of the overall
Denny's system; and
* the successful operation of Denny's restaurants owned by
Denny's, Inc. and other Denny's franchisees.
The Company has no control over the management or operation of Denny's, Inc.
or other Denny's franchisees. A variety of factors affecting Denny's, Inc.
could have a material adverse effect on the Company, including the following:
* any business or financial reversals or illiquidity on the
part of Denny's, Inc. or its parent corporation, Advantica;
* a failure by Denny's, Inc. to promote the Denny's name or
restaurant concept;
* the inability or failure of Denny's, Inc. to support its
franchisees, including the Company;
* the failure to operate successfully the Denny's restaurants
that Denny's, Inc. itself owns; or
* negative publicity with respect to Denny's, Inc. or the
Denny's name.
RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE DENNY'S FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS.
So long as the Company operates Denny's restaurants, the cancellation of the
Denny's franchise agreements, which include the right to what the Company
believes are favorable franchise arrangements and the right to use the
"Denny's" trademarks and trade styles, would have a material adverse effect
on the Company's business. The Denny's franchise agreements impose a number
of restrictions and obligations on the Company. The Company must pay
royalties and an advertising contribution to Denny's, Inc. regardless of the
profitability of its Denny's restaurants. The Denny's franchise agreements
also require the Company to operate its Denny's restaurants in accordance
with the requirements and specifications established by Denny's, Inc. In
addition, Denny's, Inc. has the right to require the Company to modify its
restaurants to conform to the then-existing Denny's restaurant format.
Denny's, Inc. has retained the right to open on its own behalf or to grant to
other franchisees the right to open other Denny's restaurants in the
immediate vicinity of the Company's Denny's restaurants.
An agreement between the Company and Denny's, Inc. gives Denny's, Inc. the
right to terminate substantially all of the Denny's franchise agreements in
the event that CNL, as the successor to the Company's previous senior lender,
takes certain actions while the Company is in default under the terms of its
credit facility with CNL. If the Company fails to satisfy the requirements
described above or otherwise defaults under the Denny's franchise agreements,
it could be subject to potential damages for breach of contract and could
lose its rights under those agreements.
The Denny's franchise agreements also provide that, in the event the Company
assigns its rights under any of those agreements, Denny's, Inc. will have the
option to purchase the interest being transferred. An assignment under the
Denny's franchise agreements will be deemed to have occurred if a person,
entity, or group of persons (other than a group including William J. Howard
and William G. Cox, each of whom is a director of the Company, Jack M. Lloyd
or BancBoston Ventures, Inc., significant shareholders of the Company)
acquires voting control of the Company's Board of Directors.
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Without the consent of Denny's, Inc., the Company may not directly or
indirectly own, operate, control, or have any financial interest in any
coffee shop or family-style restaurant business or any other business that
would compete with the business of any Denny's restaurant, Denny's, Inc., or
any affiliate, franchisee, or subsidiary of Denny's, Inc., other than
restaurants the Company currently operates. For two years after the
expiration or termination of a Denny's franchise agreement, the Company will
not be permitted, without the consent of Denny's, Inc., directly or
indirectly to own, operate, control, or have any financial interest in any
coffee shop or family-style restaurant substantially similar to a Denny's
located within a 15-mile radius of a Denny's restaurant subject to the
expired or terminated agreement. These restrictions will not apply to the
operation of another Denny's restaurant or the ownership of less than 5% of
the publicly traded stock of any other company.
CERTAIN SHAREHOLDERS MAY CONTROL THE COMPANY AND CERTAIN OF THE COMPANY'S
DIRECTORS MAY HAVE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
William J. Howard, a director of the Company, currently owns approximately
11.5% of the Company's outstanding stock. Mr. Howard also held warrants to
acquire an additional 146,611 shares of common stock at an exercise price of
$0.01 per share. On March 23, 2001, Mr. Howard exercised all of his warrants
by submitting funds to the Company for $1,466. Jack M. Lloyd, former
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, currently
owns approximately 23% of the Company's outstanding stock. Mr. Lloyd also
held warrants to acquire an additional 293,223 shares of common stock at an
exercise price of $0.01 per share. On March 20, 2001, Mr. Lloyd exercised
all his warrants by submitting funds to the Company for $2,932. BancBoston
Ventures, Inc., a former shareholder of DRC, currently owns approximately
15.8% of the Company's outstanding common stock. Accordingly, such
shareholders collectively have the power to elect all of the members of the
Company's Board of Directors and thereby control the business and policies of
the Company.
Messrs. Howard and Lloyd currently hold an aggregate of $16,794,000 in
principal amount of the Company's Series B Notes in addition to their common
stock and warrants. The Series B Notes contain restrictive covenants
relating to the operation of the Company and the maintenance of certain
financial ratios and tests. A default not waived by a majority of the holders
of the Series B Notes could have a material adverse effect on the holders of
the Company's common stock. Certain holders of the Series B Notes have not
received interest payments since March 31, 1997. As of December 27, 2000,
accrued and unpaid interest due to these holders totaled $10.6 million. The
Company has not received waivers from these holders for noncompliance of
certain of the debt covenants under the Series B Notes since June 1999 (See
Item 13, "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions").
On March 26, 2001, the Company received a notice from Mr. Lloyd in which he
stated that he is the holder of 25% of the Series B Notes and purported to
accelerate the payment of all principal and interest under the Series B Notes
and to declare all amounts under the Series B Notes to be immediately due and
payable. On March 30, 2001, the Company also received a copy of a letter to
State Street Bank and Trust Company, the trustee (the "Trustee") under the
Indenture pursuant to which the Company issued the Series B Notes, from Mr.
Lloyd, who represented that he is a holder of Series B Note No. B-1. In his
letter, Mr. Lloyd advised the Trustee of the existence of defaults under the
Indenture. He also stated his belief that the Company has defaulted in
complying with debt priorities under the Indenture with respect to the
application of proceeds from the sale of assets. Mr. Lloyd further requested
that the Trustee commence immediate litigation against the Company to recover
all amounts due on the Series B Notes, including unpaid principal, accrued
unpaid interest and interest on overdue installments at the default rate.
In the event that the Trustee elects not to comply with his request, Mr.
Lloyd indicated that he is ready, willing and able to pursue the Company on
his own behalf. To date, the Company has received no further correspondence
from Mr. Lloyd or the Trustee with respect to Mr. Lloyd's request.
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The Company believes that it has complied with its obligations under the
Indenture and its other credit agreements with respect to the application of
the proceeds from the sale of assets. As of June 30, 1999, Mr. Lloyd and
certain other holders of the Series B Notes waived defaults existing under
the Series B Notes at that time. Furthermore, the enforcement of remedies
under the Indenture and the Series B Notes is limited by the terms of the
Senior Subordinated Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of March 29, 1996 (the
"Intercreditor Agreement"), among Banque Paribas, as Agent under the Credit
Agreement (as defined therein), certain holders of the Series B Notes
(including Mr. Lloyd) and the Trustee. CNL APF Partners, LP, has succeeded
to the interest of Banque Paribas. Under the terms of the Intercreditor
Agreement, the Company believes that both the Trustee and Mr. Lloyd presently
are unable to pursue any remedies for any alleged defaults under the
Indenture or the Series B Notes (including the initiation of litigation to
collect the indebtedness owing under the Series B Notes), which are
subordinated, unsecured obligations of the Company (See Note 8 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements).
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, is effective for all fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS 133, as amended, establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including
certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging
activities. Under SFAS 133, certain contracts that were not fomerly
considered derivatives may now meet the definition of a derivative. The
Company will adopt SFAS 133 effective December 28, 2000. Management does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 133 to have a significant impact on the
financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB No. 101"), "Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements." SAB No. 101 summarizes the SEC staff's views in
applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in
financial statements. The adoption of SAB No. 101 did not have a material
effect on the Company's revenues or revenue recognition policies.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
At December 27, 2000, the Company did not participate in any derivative
financial instruments or other financial and commodity instruments for which
fair value disclosure would be required under Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 107. The Company does not hold investment
securities that would require disclosure of market risk and it does not
engage in currency speculation or use derivative instruments to hedge against
known or forecasted market exposures.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the registrant and its
subsidiaries, together with all Notes thereto, are set forth immediately
following this page on pages 25 through 45 of this Annual Report on Form 10-
K.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc.
Scottsdale, Arizona
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Phoenix Restaurant
Group, Inc. (formerly DenAmerica Corp.) and subsidiaries (the "Company") as
of December 29, 1999 and December 27, 2000, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, shareholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for
each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 27, 2000. These
consolidated 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 auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Phoenix Restaurant Group,
Inc. at December 29, 1999 and December 27, 2000, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 27, 2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in
Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the uncertainties relating
to the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its
obligations on a timely basis, to comply with the terms and covenants of its
financing agreements, to obtain additional financing or refinancing as may be
required, and ultimately to attain successful operations raise substantial
doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plan
concerning this matter is also described in Note 1. The consolidated
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from
the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
March 27, 2001
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly DenAmerica Corp.)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in Thousands)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DECEMBER 29, DECEMBER 27,
1999 2000
---- ----
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,491 $ 2,681
Receivables 2,244 1,412
Inventories 1,087 1,059
Deferred income taxes 11,700
Other current assets 4,761 1,134
Net assets held for sale 42,128 42,649
---------- ----------
Total current assets 63,411 48,935
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net 20,619 18,859
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Net 11,117 8,768
OTHER ASSETS 3,220 2,808
---------- ----------
TOTAL $ 98,367 $ 79,370
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 17,778 $ 15,257
Accrued compensation 5,237 5,324
Accrued taxes 4,733 4,302
Other current liabilities 14,082 28,544
Current debt obligations 25,651 79,040
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Total current liabilities 67,481 132,467
LONG-TERM DEBT OBLIGATIONS -
Less current portion 54,908 1,096
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 5,214 6,929
---------- ----------
Total liabilities 127,603 140,492
---------- ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(Notes 9, 11, and 15)
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized,
5,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding, none
Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized,
40,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding, 13,485,277 shares 1,349 1,349
Additional paid-in capital 35,869 34,982
Treasury stock, at cost, 403,456 shares (252)
Accumulated deficit (66,454) (97,201)
---------- ----------
Total shareholders' deficit (29,236) (61,122)
---------- ----------
TOTAL $ 98,367 $ 79,370
========== ==========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly DenAmerica Corp.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands Except for Per Share Data)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
RESTAURANT SALES $ 255,956 $ 238,673 $ 218,147
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RESTAURANT OPERATING EXPENSES:
Food and beverage costs 70,046 64,740 59,737
Payroll and payroll related costs 88,118 82,725 77,842
Other operating expenses 72,086 69,007 61,871
Depreciation and amortization 7,590 6,085 2,655
Restructuring expenses 10,432 6,750
Charge for impaired assets 8,832 2,181
------------- ------------- -------------
Total restaurant operating expenses 237,840 241,821 211,036
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RESTAURANT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 18,116 (3,148) 7,111
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 12,423 12,105 13,674
------------- ------------- -------------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 5,693 (15,253) (6,563)
INTEREST EXPENSE - Net 12,635 13,495 12,484
------------- ------------- -------------
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX AND
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (6,942) (28,748) (19,047)
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION (914) (4,291) 11,700
------------- ------------- -------------
LOSS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (6,028) (24,457) (30,747)
EXTRAORDINARY GAIN (LOSS) - Net of tax
of $914 and $(963), respectively 1,371 (1,445)
------------- ------------- -------------
NET LOSS $ (4,657) $ (25,902) $ (30,747)
============= ============= =============
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:
Before extraordinary item $ (0.45) $ (1.81) $ (2.35)
============= ============= =============
Net loss $ (0.35) $ (1.92) $ (2.35)
============= ============= =============
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic 13,485,000 13,485,000 13,082,000
============= ============= =============
Diluted 13,485,000 13,485,000 13,082,000
============= ============= =============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly DenAmerica Corp.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(Dollars in Thousands)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional
Common Paid-In Treasury Accumulated
Stock Capital Stock Deficit Total
----- ------- ----- ------- -----
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1997 $ 1,344 $ 35,799 $ $ (35,895) $ 1,248
Stock options exercised 5 70 75
Net loss (4,657) (4,657)
------- --------- ------- ---------- ----------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 30, 1998 1,349 35,869 (40,552) (3,334)
Net loss (25,902) (25,902)
------- --------- ------- ---------- ----------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 29, 1999 1,349 35,869 (66,454) (29,236)
Treasury stock acquired in exchange for
note receivable and note payable (887) (252) (1,139)
Net loss (30,747) (30,747)
------- --------- ------- ---------- ----------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 27, 2000 $ 1,349 $ 34,982 $ (252) $ (97,201) $ (61,122)
======= ========= ======= ========== ==========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly DenAmerica Corp.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (4,657) $ (25,902) $ (30,747)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
(used in) provided by operating activities:
Extraordinary item (1,371) 1,445
Restructuring expenses 10,432 6,750
Depreciation and amortization 7,590 6,085 2,655
Amortization of deferred financing costs 983 1,392 193
Charge for impaired assets 8,832 2,181
Deferred income taxes (927) (4,291) 11,700
Deferred rent 279 598 1,720
Other - net (505) (229) 72
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables 113 (304) 782
Inventories 184 101 28
Other current assets 309 367 494
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3,355) 2,236 6,007
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities (1,357) 762 1,835
---------- ---------- ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment (2,891) (4,732) (1,616)
Purchase of intangibles (479)
Proceeds from sale of assets 25,992 387 147
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities 22,622 (4,345) (1,469)
---------- ---------- ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Note receivable collections 2,258 941 410
Principal reductions of long-term debt (28,908) (3,679) (1,380)
Proceeds from borrowings 6,373 5,482 1,794
Other 75
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities (20,202) 2,744 824
---------- ---------- ----------
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,063 (839) 1,190
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,267 2,330 1,491
---------- ---------- ----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 2,330 $ 1,491 $ 2,681
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[Continued]
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly DenAmerica Corp.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 8,221 $ 9,988 $ 3,638
========= ========= =========
Income taxes $ 96 $ 42 $ 13
========= ========= =========
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH
INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Exchange of note receivable for common stock
and note payable:
Subordinated debenture $ 1,456
=========
Note receivable $ 2,600
=========
Treasury stock $ 252
=========
Additional paid-in capital $ 887
=========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly DenAmerica Corp.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE FISCAL YEARS IN THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 27, 2000
(In Thousands Except for Share and Per Share Data)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION - On March 29, 1996, Denwest Restaurant Corp. ("DRC")
merged with and into American Family Restaurants ("AFR") with AFR being the
surviving corporation (the "Merger"). Upon consummation of the Merger, AFR
changed its name to DenAmerica Corp. In July 1999, DenAmerica Corp. changed
its name to Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc. (the "Company"). The Company is
a multi-concept restaurant company which operates restaurants in 20 states.
At December 27, 2000, the Company operated 92 Black-eyed Pea and 96 Denny's
restaurants. The Company owns its Black-eyed Pea brand and operates the
Denny's restaurants under the terms of franchise agreements whereby it is
obligated to remit advertising and royalty fees to the franchisor.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the financial
statements, over the past three years the Company has experienced net losses
aggregating approximately $61,306, which includes restructuring expenses and
asset impairment charges of $28,195. As a result, as of December 27, 2000,
the Company had a shareholders' deficit of $61,122 and its current
liabilities exceeded its current assets by $83,532. These factors, among
others, may indicate that the Company will be unable to continue as a going
concern.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts
and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company
be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company's continuation as a
going concern depends upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to
meet its obligations on a timely basis, to comply with the terms and
covenants of its financing agreements, to obtain additional financing or
refinancing as may be required, and ultimately to attain successful
operations. The Company is continuing its efforts to obtain additional
capital so that the Company can meet its obligations and sustain operations.
There can be no assurance that additional capital will be available to the
Company or that additional capital will be available on satisfactory terms.
The Company has retained CNL Advisory Services, Inc. to act as its agent in
the sale of its remaining Denny's restaurants and has received indications of
interest from potential buyers for such sales. These proposals are subject
to usual and customary conditions to closing, including the potential buyers'
obtaining financing for such transactions. To the extent the transactions
are completed, the Company anticipates to invest in the refinement and
repositioning of the Black-eyed Pea concept and to reduce outstanding
indebtedness.
On January 26, 2001, the Company completed the sale of 23 Denny's restaurants
to Mountain Range Restaurants LLC for $20,300 (see Note 18 to the
consolidated financial statements).
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions
are eliminated in these consolidated financial statements.
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - The Company prepares its financial
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. A summary of significant accounting policies is as
follows:
a. FISCAL YEARS - The Company's fiscal year is the 52 or 53 week period
ending the Wednesday closest to December 31. The Company's 1998,
1999 and 2000 fiscal years represent 52 weeks each.
b. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS consist of cash held in bank demand
deposits and highly liquid investments purchased with initial
maturities of three months or less.
c. INVENTORIES consist primarily of food and beverages in restaurants
and are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined
under a method which approximates the last-in, first-out ("LIFO")
method.
d. NET ASSETS HELD FOR SALE are stated at the lower of cost or estimated
net realizable value and include certain property, equipment,
franchise costs and goodwill less capitalized lease obligations and
deferred rent liabilities.
e. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT are recorded at cost. Depreciation is
computed under the straight-line depreciation method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets. Leased properties consist of
capitalized buildings and equipment and leasehold improvements.
Amortization is recorded principally on the straight-line method over
the lesser of the estimated useful lives or the lives of the leases.
f. FRANCHISE RIGHTS - The Denny's franchise agreements require the
Company to pay a franchise fee for each unit opened. The fees are
capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the 20
year terms of the franchise agreements. Upon expiration of the
franchise agreements, the franchisor may grant the Company the right
to extend the term of the franchise agreement. Also, at termination,
the franchisor has the right, at its option, to purchase the
restaurant equipment at the lesser of the Company's cost (as defined)
or fair value.
g. FRANCHISE REVENUE - During 1998, the Company acquired all of the
remaining Black-eyed Pea franchised restaurants. Royalty revenues,
which are included in restaurant revenues, were approximately $45
during fiscal 1998.
h. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS. Deferred costs and intangible assets
are recorded at cost. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of
restaurants acquired over the fair value of the net assets at the
date of acquisition. Goodwill is amortized using the straight-line
method ranging from 12 to 40 years. The Company evaluates the
possible impairment of goodwill and intangible assets based on
estimates of future undiscounted cash flows allocated on an
individual restaurant basis.
i. DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS are included in other assets and are
amortized using the effective interest method over the terms of the
related loans. Deferred financing costs, net of amortization,
totaled $186 and $39 at December 29, 1999 and December 27, 2000,
respectively.
j. DEFERRED RENT represents the accrual resulting from recording rental
expense on a straight-line basis. As of December 29, 1999 and
December 27, 2000, deferred rent totaled $2,965 and $4,686,
respectively. It is included in other current liabilities ($0 and
$1,389, respectively), other long term liabilities ($810 and $903,
respectively) and assets held for sale ($2,155 and $2,394,
respectively) in 1999 and 2000 in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets.
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k. EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic earnings per share is calculated utilizing
weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. The
Company has no dilutive potential common shares outstanding, and
therefore, only basic earnings per share is presented.
l. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - The Company applies Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for
its stock option plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been
recognized for its stock option plans. Pro forma information
reflecting the fair value method is presented in Note 12.
m. USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
n. FAIR VALUE - The fair value of notes receivable, payables and accrued
liabilities approximates carrying value due to the short-term nature
of the instruments. Due to the Company's financial difficulties, as
described more thoroughly in this footnote that indicate the Company
may be unable to continue as a going concern, at December 27, 2000,
it was not practicable to estimate the fair value of the Company's
debt obligations. The fair value of the warrants were determined
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
o. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS - Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities, is effective for all fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 2000. SFAS 133, as amended, establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging
activities. Under SFAS 133, certain contracts that were not formerly
considered derivatives may now meet the definition of a derivative.
The Company will adopt SFAS 133 effective December 28, 2000.
Management does not expect the adoption of SFAS 133 to have a
significant impact on the financial position, results of operations,
or cash flows of the Company. In December 1999, the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101
("SAB No. 101"), "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements." SAB
No. 101 summarizes the SEC staff's views in applying generally
accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in financial
statements. The adoption of SAB No. 101 did not have a material
effect on the Company's revenues or revenue recognition policies.
p. RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain reclassifications have been made to the
1998 and 1999 financial statements to conform to the 2000
presentation.
2. ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
In March 1998, the Company completed the sale of 71 restaurants to Olajuwon
Holdings, Inc. ("OHI") for gross proceeds of $28,700. Net cash proceeds of
$25,200 were used to (i) repay indebtedness of the Company, including a note
at a $2,400 discount from its outstanding principal amount of approximately
$15,285, (ii) cancel outstanding warrants to acquire approximately 1,000,000
shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $1.90 per share,
which were issued in connection with the repaid note, (iii) permanently
reduce the Company's outstanding borrowings under the term loan portion of
its credit facility to $1,500, and (iv) repay certain equipment operating
leases associated with restaurants sold.
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Subsequent to the consummation of the transaction, OHI defaulted on its
obligations under its sublease agreement with the Company. As a result of
the default, the Company took legal action to protect its interest in the
underlying leased properties. On January 7, 2000, OHI filed for protection
under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code. In February 2000, the Company and
OHI entered into a mediated settlement agreement. Under the terms of the
settlement agreement, the sublease agreement was amended to reduce the number
of restaurants subject to the sublease agreement by 22. All right, title and
interest to the 22 subleases and associated property was transferred to the
Company. The Company has sole responsibility to negotiate the termination or
the continuation of the 22 subleases. As a result of the settlement, the
Company recorded an allowance against the $1,800 note receivable from OHI.
OHI and its lender placed $1,500 in escrow to be released as the Company
terminates the 22 subleases. As of April 6, 2001, the Company has
effectively negotiated lease terminations on 20 properties subleased to OHI.
The Company anticipates negotiating lease terminations on the final two
subleases in fiscal 2001.
In a separate transaction completed in March 1998, the Company sold five
Denny's restaurants for cash of $700 plus a note in the principal amount of
$400. The Company used the cash proceeds from this transaction to
permanently reduce its outstanding borrowings under the term loan portion of
its senior credit facility.
During 1999, the Company sold or closed three Denny's and 16 Black-eyed Pea
restaurants. All of these restaurants were underperforming and
geographically undesirable. The Company believes that these sales and
closures have improved its restaurant portfolio.
During 1999, the Company decided to sell all of its Denny's restaurants. The
Company determined that the carrying value of the assets exceeded the fair
value of the assets attributable to these restaurants and recorded a charge
for impaired goodwill and intangible assets of $8,800 in fiscal 1999.
Additionally during 1999, the Company recorded charges of $2,900 related to
the closure of 16 Black-eyed Pea restaurants in fiscal 1999 and $1,500 to
reflect increased estimates of liabilities related to restaurants closed in
prior periods because the Company determined that the cost and timing of
subleasing those properties are expected to exceed previous estimates. The
Company recorded an additional charge of $4,800 related to 68 Denny's and 19
non-branded restaurants sold during 1997 and 1998 where the Company remains
contingently liable for equipment leases, rents, and property taxes as a
result of bankruptcy filings by three buyers. Finally, the Company also
recorded a charge of $1,200 related to the write-down of the investment of
Black-eyed Pea USA, Inc. in a Joint Venture.
During 2000, the Company closed one Denny's and one Black-eyed Pea
restaurant. These restaurants were underperforming. The Company recorded
charges of $6,200 during 2000 to reflect increased estimates of liabilities
related to restaurants closed in prior periods because the Company determined
that the cost and timing of subleasing these properties are expected to
exceed previous estimates. In addition, $550 was recorded related to three
Black-eyed Pea restaurants which the Company anticipates closing. The
Company also recorded a charge of $2,181 during 2000 to the carrying
value of certain Black-eyed Pea restaurants whose asset values exceeded the
undiscounted future cash flows. The impairment charge recorded was equal to
the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeded their fair
value.
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3. NET ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Net assets held for sale at December 29, 1999 and December 27, 2000
consist of the following:
December 29, December 27,
1999 2000
---- ----
Cash on hand $ 127 $ 123
Food inventory 1,534 1,442
Property and equipment 34,376 34,976
Intangible assets 26,661 26,552
---------- ----------
Total assets held for sale 62,698 63,093
---------- ----------
Accrued liabilities (362) (343)
Deferred rent and other (2,356) (2,580)
Capital lease obligations (17,852) (17,521)
---------- ----------
Total liabilities (20,570) (20,444)
---------- ----------
Net assets held for sale $ 42,128 $ 42,649
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In accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-
Lived Assets to be Disposed of," the Company ceased recording depreciation on
the assets classified as held for sale. An adjustment to the carrying value
of the assets held for sale would be made if the carrying value exceeded the
estimated fair value less its cost to sell.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment including assets under capitalized leases as of
the fiscal years ended consist of the following:
Estimated December 29, December 27,
Useful Lives 1999 2000
------------ ---- ----
Buildings 5-20 years $14,088 $13,552
Restaurant equipment 3-11 years 7,549 7,829
Leasehold improvements Life of lease 3,646 3,815
Other 3-7 years 1,393 1,432
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Total 26,676 26,628
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 6,057 7,769
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Property and equipment -- net $20,619 $18,859
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Assets recorded under capital leases as of the fiscal years ended consist
of the following:
December 29, December 27,
1999 2000
---- ----
Buildings $14,088 $13,552
Other 2,277 2,266
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Total 16,365 15,818
Less accumulated amortization 3,300 4,620
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Total $13,065 $11,198
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Depreciation and amortization expense was $5,598, $4,677 and $2,353 for
the fiscal years ended 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively.
5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets as of the fiscal years ended consist of the following:
December 29, December 27,
1999 2000
---- ----
Goodwill $12,001 $10,279
Less accumulated amortization 884 1,511
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Intangible assets - net $11,117 $ 8,768
======= =======
Amortization expense was $1,992, $1,408 and $302 for the fiscal years
ended 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively.
6. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other current liabilities as of the fiscal years ended consist of the
following:
December 29, December 27,
1999 2000
---- ----
Accrued insurance $ 769 $ 890
Accrued rent 2,083
Estimated closed restaurant obligations 3,465 3,670
Interest 7,647 16,508
Other 2,201 5,393
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Total accrued liabilities $14,082 $28,544
======= =======
The majority of the accrued interest relates to the interest payments on
the Company's Series B Subordinated Notes and to the Company's senior lender
for interest on debt and capital leases (see Notes 8 and 14).
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7. RESERVES FOR STORE CLOSINGS
In 1999 and 2000, other long-term liabilities include long-term reserves
of $1,951 and $3,879, respectively, for estimated obligations for closed
restaurants. The following is a summary of store closing reserves:
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
Beginning balance $4,491 $3,307 $5,416
Additions 1,208 6,900 6,750
Less charges 2,392 4,791 4,617
------ ------ ------
Ending balance $3,307 $5,416 $7,549
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8. DEBT OBLIGATIONS
Debt obligations as of the fiscal years ended consist of the following:
December 29, December 27,
1999 2000
---- ----
LONG-TERM DEBT OBLIGATIONS:
CNL obligations $22,618 $
Series B 13% Subordinated Notes
(face value $18,250) 16,661 --
Other notes payable 2,259 529
Capital lease obligations 13,370 567
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Total long-term obligations $54,908 $ 1,096
======= =======
CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT OBLIGATIONS:
CNL obligations $24,595 $48,000
Series B 13% Subordinated Notes
(face value $16,794) -- 15,782
Other notes payable 62 1,770
Capital lease obligations 994 13,488
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Total current obligations $25,651 $79,040
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A summary of the Company's debt obligations is as follows:
(a) CNL Obligations
In November 1998, the Company entered into a series of transactions with CNL.
As a result, the Company is obligated to CNL under certain promissory notes
totaling $20,900. The notes bear interest at rates from 9% to 10% payable
monthly and quarterly, mature in November 2004 and September 2007, and are
collateralized with certain equipment assets located in 54 Denny's
restaurants.
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The Company had a credit facility agreement with Banque Paribas, as agent,
and the Company's other senior lenders (the "Credit Facility"). In June
1999, the Company entered into a new $22,300 financing agreement with CNL
whereby CNL purchased the remaining outstanding indebtedness under the Credit
Facility of $14,700, advanced an additional $5,400 to the Company and
consolidated certain other debt held by CNL prior to June 1999 of $2,200. A
portion of the note, $17,100, bears interest at 11.5%, and the remaining
$5,200 bears interest at 10.5%. The note, as amended, required interest only
payments which were due monthly through January 31, 2000, at which time the
entire principal balance was due and payable. The Company is in default
under the terms of the note. In order to facilitate the sale of 23 of the
Company's Denny's restaurants in January 2001, CNL agreed to waive existing
defaults under the senior credit agreement and extend the maturity of the
senior debt to March 31, 2001.
The Company is currently in default on the indebtedness under its senior
credit facility, its subordinated indebtedness, and other credit agreements.
While the Company's senior indebtedness is classified as a current liability,
the Company has been engaged in negotiations with CNL and anticipates the
indebtedness will be restructured. No assurances can be given, however, that
the senior indebtedness will be restructured on terms satisfactory to the
Company.
The Company is also obligated to CNL under a $4,400 face value convertible
redeemable debenture bearing interest at 5%, recorded net of a $261 discount
at December 27, 2000, with interest only payable quarterly and maturing in
September 2002.
(b) Series B Notes
The Company's Series B Notes bear interest at 13% (15% while in default) and
mature in March 2003. In connection with the issuance of the Series B Notes,
the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 478,000 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The warrants
became exercisable on March 29, 1999. Certain holders of the Series B Notes
have not received interest payments since March 31, 1997. As of December 27,
2000, accrued and unpaid interest due to these holders totals $10,608. The
Company has not received waivers from these holders for noncompliance of
certain of the debt covenants under the Series B Notes.
The Company presently is in default under the Company's Series B Notes, of
which $16,794 in principal amount are outstanding. Jack M. Lloyd, the
former chief executive officer of the Company, has delivered notice to the
Company in which he states that he is the holder of more than 25% of the
Series B Notes and purports to accelerate the payment of all principal and
interest under the Series B Notes and to declare all amounts under the Series
B Notes to be immediately due and payable (See Item 7, "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation").
Notwithstanding this action on the part of Mr. Lloyd, however, the
enforcement of remedies under the Series B Notes and the Indenture pursuant
to which the Series B Notes were issued (the "Indenture") is limited by the
terms of the Senior Subordinated Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of March
29, 1996 (the "Intercreditor Agreement"), among Banque Paribas, as Agent
under the Credit Agreement (as defined therein), certain holders of the
Series B Notes (including Mr. Lloyd) and the Trustee. CNL APF Partners, LP,
has succeeded to the interest of Banque Paribas. Under the terms of the
Intercreditor Agreement, the Company believes that both the trustee and Mr.
Lloyd are precluded from pursuing any remedies for any defaults under the
Indenture or the Series B Notes (including the initiation of litigation to
collect the indebtedness owing under the Series B Notes), until the
expiration of thirty months after the occurrence of any default or event of
default under the Company's senior indebtedness which would, pursuant to the
subordination provisions of the Indenture, block payment of principal and
interest on the Series B Notes. A default under the Company's senior
indebtedness that has not been cured or waived or ceased to exist occurred in
March 2001. Accordingly, the Company believes that, at the present time, Mr.
Lloyd and the trustee under the Indenture may not pursue remedies for
defaults that exist under the Series B Notes.
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The Series B Notes have been classified as a current liability under
generally accepted accounting principles. As noted above, however, the
enforcement of any remedies relating to nonpayment of principal and interest
on the Series B Notes remains subject to the terms of the Intercreditor
Agreement and the subordination provisions of the Indenture discussed above.
Therefore, the Company believes that any enforcement of remedies relating to
nonpayment of principal and interest on the Series B Notes could not occur
during the Company's next four fiscal quarters.
BASED UPON THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE SERIES B NOTES AS A CURRENT LIABILITY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, THE AGGREGATE
ANNUAL MATURITIES OF LONG-TERM DEBT, EXCLUDING CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, FOR
THE YEARS SUBSEQUENT TO DECEMBER 27, 2000 ARE AS FOLLOWS:
2001 $65,552
2002 65
2003 68
2004 60
2005 22
Thereafter 314
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Total $66,081
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9. LEASES
The Company's operations utilize leased property, facilities and
equipment. At December 27, 2000, substantially all of the Company's
restaurants are operated under lease arrangements which provide for a fixed
base rent and, in some instances, contingent rentals based on a percentage of
gross revenues. Initial terms of the leases generally are not less than 15
years, exclusive of options to renew. The leases have expiration dates
through 2036 and contain various renewal and purchase options. Future
minimum lease payments do not include amounts payable by the Company for
maintenance costs, real estate taxes or contingent rentals payable based on
a percentage of sales in excess of stipulated amounts in the leases. Future
minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases and the present
value of future minimum capital lease payments (including certain leases
relating to restaurants sold) as of December 27, 2000, consist of the
following:
OPERATING LEASES
CAPITAL LEASES LEASE PAYMENTS SUBLEASE PAYMENTS
2001 $ 8,146 $ 19,113 $ 955
2002 4,916 16,602 849
2003 4,738 13,374 830
2004 4,304 12,305 787
2005 4,208 11,504 759
Subsequent years 34,004 74,647 3,097
-------- -------- ------
Total $ 60,316 $147,545 $7,277
======== ======
Less imputed interest - interest rates
ranging from 10% to 15% (28,740)
Less capital leases included in assets
held for sale (17,521)
---------
Present value of minimum capital
lease obligation 14,055
Less current portion of capital
lease obligation (13,488)
---------
Long-term portion of capital
lease obligation $ 567
=========
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Obligations under operating leases related to restaurants sold which are being
paid directly by the purchaser but for which the Company continues to be
contingently liable are included in minimum sublease payments (see Note 2).
Included in minimum operating lease payments are payments attributable to
equipment leases which have remaining terms of one to two years. Annual
payments attributable to these leases are: $3,019 (fiscal 2001), $1,914
(fiscal 2002) and none thereafter. These payments are included in other
operating expenses in the accompanying financial statements.
The following is a summary of rental expense, excluding sublease amounts,
under all operating leases for the fiscal years ended:
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
Minimum rentals $16,881 $16,863 $18,023
Contingent rentals 513 381 416
------- ------- -------
Total rent expense $17,394 $17,244 $18,439
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10. INCOME TAXES
The income tax (benefit) provision as of the fiscal years ended consists
of the following:
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
Current:
Federal $ 13 $ $
Deferred:
Federal (621) (3,782) 10,180
State (306) (509) 1,520
------- --------- --------
Total deferred (927) (4,291) 11,700
Total income tax
(benefit) provision $ (914) $ (4,291) $ 11,700
======= ========= ========
A reconciliation of the (benefit) provision for income taxes and the
amounts that would be computed using federal statutory tax rates for the
fiscal years ended are as follows:
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
Computed expected tax
expense (benefit) $(2,430) $(10,066) $(6,667)
State income taxes - net
of federal benefit (347) (1,438) (952)
Nondeductible expenses
(primarily goodwill) 323 1,249 243
FICA tip credits and other (595) (555) (474)
Change in valuation allowance 2,135 6,519 19,550
-------- --------- --------
Total $ (914) $ (4,291) $11,700
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Deferred income tax assets for the fiscal years ended are as follows:
December 29, December 27,
1999 2000
---- ----
Current deferred income tax assets:
Assets held for sale $ 1,805 $ 292
Accrued self insurance and contingent losses 323 903
Other accrued expenses 1,580 1,792
Receivables 756 266
Net operating loss 7,236 5,147
Valuation allowance -- (8,400)
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Total current deferred income tax assets included in
other current assets $ 11,700 $ 0
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Noncurrent deferred income tax assets (liabilities):
Rent $ $ 324
Store closing 780 1,552
Intangibles (3,882) (3,245)
Net operating loss 10,488 19,058
Valuation allowance (11,443) (22,593)
Tax credits 3,448 3,921
Depreciation, capitalized leases and deferred gain 299 943
Other 310 40
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Total noncurrent deferred income tax assets: $ 0 $ 0
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As of December 27, 2000, the Company has approximately $60,359 of net
operating loss carryforwards that expire beginning in 2004 and alternative
minimum tax and general business credit carryforwards of approximately
$3,921. During fiscal 2000, the valuation allowance was increased by
approximately $19,550. The valuation allowance is maintained against deferred
tax assets as a result of uncertainties concerning the Company's future
ability to realize the benefits of such deferred tax assets.
11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In November 1996, the Company entered into a self-insured program
whereby the Company was obligated for the first $100 of individual health
insurance claims. On December 1, 1999, the Company converted to a fully
insured health insurance plan whereby the Company is obligated to share in
the cost of health insurance premiums. In October 2000, the Company entered
into a self-insured program for its workers' compensation and general
liability claims.
The Company is involved in various legal matters that management
considers to be in the normal course of business. In management's opinion,
all matters will be resolved without material effect on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
12. STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has three stock option plans, the 1992, 1995 and 1996 plans
under which 1,000,000, 300,000, and 500,000, respectively, shares of the
Company's common stock have been reserved for issuance. Options granted
under these plans expire up to ten years after the date of grant.
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A summary of changes in stock options is as follows:
Option Weighted Average
Shares Option Price
------ ------------
Outstanding at December 31, 1997 1,262,800 $4.21
Granted 30,000 3.06
Exercised (37,500) 2.00
Canceled (239,000) 4.26
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Outstanding at December 30, 1998 1,016,300 4.06
Granted 33,068 1.07
Canceled (184,800) 4.30
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Outstanding at December 29, 1999 864,568 3.89
Granted 520,000 0.33
Canceled (400,000) 3.71
---------- -----
Outstanding at December 27, 2000 984,568 $1.91
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The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding at December 27, 2000:
Range of exercise prices $0.31 - $4.00 $4.75 - $6.00
Shares outstanding 817,068 167,500
Weighted-average exercise price $ 1.42 $ 5.31
Weighted-average remaining contractual life 7.99 3.41
Shares currently exercisable 254,534 159,500
Weighted-average exercise price of shares
currently exercisable $ 3.41 $ 5.33
Had compensation cost for the Company's stock option plans been determined
based on the fair value at the grant dates for awards under the plans
consistent with the method of SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss and net
loss per share for the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 would have been adjusted to
the pro forma amounts indicated below:
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
Net loss - as reported $(4,657) $(25,902) $(30,747)
Net loss - pro forma $(4,974) $(26,189) $(30,970)
Basic and diluted loss per
share - as reported $ (0.35) $ (1.92) $ (2.35)
Basic and diluted loss per
share - pro forma $ (0.37) $ (1.94) $ (2.37)
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions
used for grants: no dividend yield; expected volatility of 143 percent; risk
free interest rate of 6 percent; and expected lives of two to five years.
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13. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings (loss) per share is calculated as follows:
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
(Loss) before extraordinary item $ (6,028) $ (24,457) $ (30,747)
Extraordinary (loss) gain 1,371 (1,445)
--------- ---------- ----------
Net (loss) $ (4,657) $ (25,902) $ (30,747)
========= ========== ==========
Shares - basic income (loss) per share 13,485 13,485 13,082
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents 0 0 0
--------- ---------- ----------
Shares - diluted income (loss) per share 13,485 13,485 13,082
========= ========== ==========
Basic and diluted (loss) per share:
Before extraordinary item $ (.45) $ (1.81) $ (2.35)
========= ========== ==========
Net (loss) $ (.35) $ (1.92) $ (2.35)
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14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During fiscal years 1998, 1999 and 2000, the Company entered into a
number of transactions with officers and/or shareholders of the Company or
affiliated companies. Advances due from officers are included in receivables
in the accompanying financial statements. The following summarizes the
related party transactions as of and for the fiscal years then ended:
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
Advances due from officers and/or
shareholders $ 802 $ 802 $ 809
======= ======= =======
Note receivable from shareholders $ 2,600 $ 2,473 $
======= ======= =======
LH Leasing (described below) $ 3,804 $ 3,804 $ 1,359
======= ======= =======
During fiscal 1998 and 2000, the Company made various advances to Jack M.
Lloyd, the Company's former Chief Executive Officer, totaling $807. In
fiscal 2000, the Company reserved $520 against the advance amount.
Subsequent to year end, Mr. Robert Gentz paid his advance of $2 back to the
Company.
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A note receivable from a shareholder for $2,600, which was included in
other current assets at December 30, 1998 and December 29, 1999, bore
interest at 6 percent. The note was secured by Series B Notes with a face
amount of approximately $1,500 and approximately 403,000 shares of the
Company's common stock. In August 1999, the Company entered into an
agreement with the holder of the note whereby the securities collateralizing
the note were used to redeem the receivable and acquire the shares of common
stock. The effective date of this transaction was January 3, 2000. The
Company recorded an extraordinary loss of $127 in 1999 as a result of this
transaction. The Company recorded the acquisition of treasury stock at its
market value of $252.
In connection with the financing of the Company's acquisition of the
Black-eyed Pea restaurants, LH Leasing Company, Inc. ("LH Leasing"), a
corporation owned by Jack M. Lloyd and William J. Howard, purchased from the
Company for cash in the amount of $14,250 the equipment located at 62
Black-eyed Pea restaurants leased by Black-eyed Pea USA, Inc., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, or Texas BEP, L.P. ("Texas BEP"), a limited
partnership in which Black-eyed Pea USA, Inc. is the general partner and in
which a wholly-owned subsidiary of Black-eyed Pea USA, Inc. is the limited
partner. Concurrently with the sale of the equipment to LH Leasing, LH
Leasing leased the equipment to the Company and the Company subleased the
equipment to Black-eyed Pea USA, Inc. or Texas BEP. The equipment lease has
a term of five years and grants the Company an option to purchase the
equipment at its fair market value upon the expiration of the lease. The
terms of the subleases between the Company and each of Black-eyed Pea USA,
Inc. and Texas BEP are consistent with the terms set forth in the equipment
lease between the Company and LH Leasing. Messrs. Lloyd and Howard formed
LH Leasing as an accommodation to the Company to enable it to satisfy the
requirements of the Company's senior lenders. Messrs. Lloyd and Howard
received no material compensation for the transactions involving the Company
and LH Leasing.
In fiscal 2000, the Company paid $1,359 in lease expense to LH Leasing
and monthly payments totaling $2,445 were deferred for twelve months until
payments resume beginning in April 2001. In addition, an accrual for $1,346
was recorded to recognize lease expense on a straight-line basis over the
remaining term of the lease.
Related parties of the Company are the holders of $16,794 of the Series
B Notes (discussed in Note 8).
15. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
In 1998, the Company adopted a defined contribution plan under Section
401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering all eligible employees (the
"401(k) Plan"). Eligible participants may contribute up to 15 percent of
their total compensation. The Company provides matching contributions to the
401(k) Plan in amounts determined by the Board of Directors. Participants
will be immediately vested in their personal contributions and over a five-
year graded schedule for amounts contributed by the Company. The Company did
not make any matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan in 1998, 1999 or 2000.
16. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company adopted SFAS No. 131, Disclosures About Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information effective January 1, 1998. The Company
operates in the full-service restaurant segment with two separate concepts,
the Black-eyed Pea and Denny's. The Company owns the Black-eyed Pea brand
and operates the Denny's restaurants under the terms of franchise agreements.
The accounting policies for each concept are the same as those described in
Note 1. During fiscal 1998, the Company also operated three non-branded
restaurants. During 1998 all remaining non-branded restaurants were closed
or converted to the Black-eyed Pea or Denny's concepts.
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The concept distribution of the Company's revenues, restaurant operating
income, depreciation and amortization and identifiable assets for the past
three fiscal years is as follows:
December 30, December 29, December 27,
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
REVENUES:
Black-eyed Pea $ 139,699 $ 135,159 $ 115,953
Denny's 115,787 103,514 102,194
Non-branded 470
---------- ---------- ----------
Total revenues $ 255,956 $ 238,673 $ 218,147
RESTAURANT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS):
Black-eyed Pea $ 10,684 $ 4,088 $ 2,962
Denny's 7,583 (7,236) 4,149
Non-branded (151)
---------- ---------- ----------
Total restaurant operating income (loss) 18,116 (3,148) 7,111
Administrative expenses 12,423 12,105 13,674
---------- ---------- ----------
Total operating income (loss) $ 5,693 $ (15,253) $ (6,563)
========== ========== ==========
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION:
Black-eyed Pea $ 2,780 $ 2,416 $ 2,655
Denny's 4,808 3,669
Non-branded 2
---------- ---------- ----------
Total depreciation and amortization $ 7,590 $ 6,085 $ 2,655
========== ========== ==========
IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS:
Black-eyed Pea $ 40,784 $ 34,357 $ 30,369
Denny's 93,723 64,010 49,001
---------- ---------- ----------
Total identifiable assets $ 134,507 $ 98,367 $ 79,370
========== ========== ==========
Administrative expenses, which are not allocated to the individual concepts,
are shown as a reconciling item to calculate total operating income (loss)
for the periods presented.
17. QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
The following table presents selected unaudited quarterly operating
results for the two-year period ended December 27, 2000. The Company
believes that all necessary adjustments have been included in the amounts
shown below to present fairly the related quarterly results.
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December 27, 2000
----------------------------------------------------
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr.
(13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Restaurant sales $ 56,471 $ 55,523 $ 54,906 $ 51,247
Operating income (loss) 3,348 2,654 (7,180) (5,385)
Net income (loss) 477 (389) (10,111) (20,724)
Basic and diluted income (loss)
per share $ 0.04 $ (0.03) $ (0.77) $ (1.59)
December 29, 1999
----------------------------------------------------
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr.
(13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Restaurant sales $ 60,941 $ 61,801 $ 60,078 $ 55,853
Operating income (loss) 2,272 (1,366) (14,189) (1,970)
Net loss (199) (5,432) (17,451) (2,820)
Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.02) $ (0.39) $ (1.29) $ (0.22)
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 26, 2001, the Company completed the sale of 23 Denny's
restaurants to Mountain Range Restaurants, LLC ("MRR") for $20,300 consisting
of $17,300 in cash and a note for $3,000. The note is secured by warrants
that give the Company the right to a 40% equity position in MRR in the event
of a default by MRR. MRR is an entity which is owned by Messrs. William G.
Cox and Robert J. Gentz, former officers and current directors of the
Company. The restaurants were located in Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and Utah.
On February 8, 2001, the Company's Board of Directors approved the
closure of its office in Scottsdale, Arizona and the relocation of the
corporate headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee. The Company anticipates this
transition to take place during the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and expects
to reduce the occupancy cost for its corporate headquarters by approximately
50%.
During March 2001, Messrs. Howard and Lloyd exercised the warrants
associated with their Series B Notes and purchased 146,611 and 293,223 shares
of common stock, respectively, at an exercise price of $.01 per share.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
There are no Company disclosures required by Item 304 of Regulation S-K, 17
C.F.R. ss. 229.304.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
"Election of Directors" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Compliance" contained in the 2001 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by
reference. See also, "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in Part I of
this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
"Executive Compensation" contained in the 2001 Proxy Statement is
incorporated herein by reference. The matters labeled "Human Resources and
Compensation Committee Report" and "Shareholder Performance Graph" contained
in the 2001 Proxy Statement shall not be deemed incorporated by reference
into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
"Stock Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners" contained in
the 2001 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
"Certain Transactions" contained in the 2001 Proxy Statement is incorporated
herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules:
(1) The following financial statements are filed as part of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K:
Consolidated Balance Sheet - December 27, 2000 and
December 29, 1999.
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years ended
December 27, 2000, December 29, 1999 and December 30, 1998
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(Deficit) - Years ended December 27, 2000, December 29, 1999
and December 30, 1998
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended
December 27, 2000, December 29, 1999, and December 30, 1998
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Years ended
December 27, 2000, December 29, 1999 and December 30, 1998
(2) No Financial Statement Schedules are included because they are not
applicable or are not required or the information required to be set forth
therein is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes
thereto.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
See Exhibit Index beginning on page 48 hereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on this 11th day
of April 2000.
Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc.
By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Pate
-----------------------------------------
Jeffrey M. Pate, Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and Senior Vice President
Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
--------- ----- ----
/s/ Robert M. Langford
- ------------------------------ Chairman of the Board and April 11, 2001
Robert M. Langford Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ W. Craig Barber
- ------------------------------ President and Director April 11, 2001
W. Craig Barber
/s/ Robert J. Gentz
- ------------------------------ Director April 11, 2001
Robert J. Gentz
/s/ William G. Cox
- ------------------------------ Director April 11, 2001
William G. Cox
/s/ William J. Howard
- ------------------------------ Director April 11, 2001
William J. Howard
/s/ Fred W. Martin
- ------------------------------ Director April 11, 2001
Fred W. Martin
/s/ Robert H. Manschot
- ------------------------------ Director April 11, 2001
Robert H. Manschot
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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3.1 Articles of Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of
Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc., as amended.
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of DenAmerica Corp., filed as
Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended March 27, 1996, filed with the
Commission on May 16, 1996, and incorporated herein by this
reference.
4.1 Indenture (Series B Notes) dated as of March 29, 1996,
between DenAmerica Corp. and State Street Bank and Trust
Company, as Trustee (including the Form of Series B Note),
filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Amendment No. 1 to
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on
June 12, 1996, and incorporated herein by this reference.
4.2 Supplemental Indenture (Series B Notes) dated as of July 3,
1996, between DenAmerica Corp. and State Street Bank and
Trust Company, as Trustee, filed as Exhibit 4.6 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on July 18, 1996 (as amended by Amendments Nos.
1-3 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 16,
1996, November 4, 1996, and November 6, 1996, respectively),
and incorporated herein by this reference.
4.3 Form of Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant, filed as
Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (File No. 333-00216), filed with the Commission on
January 10, 1996 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4,
filed with the Commission on February 1, 1996), and
incorporated herein by this reference.
4.4 Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated as of March 29, 1996,
issued to Banque Paribas, filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on April 15, 1996 (as amended by Amendment No. 1
to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on June 12, 1996),
and incorporated herein by this reference.
4.5 Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated July 3, 1996, issued to
Banque Paribas, filed as Exhibit 4.8 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on
July 18, 1996 (as amended by Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form 8-
K, filed with the Commission on September 16, 1996, November
4, 1996, and November 6, 1996, respectively), and
incorporated herein by this reference.
4.6 Consent and Agreement of Holders of Series B Notes of
DenAmerica Corp., dated as of September 30, 1997.
4.7 Second Consent and Agreement of Holders of Series B Notes of
DenAmerica Corp., dated as of March 1998.
4.8 Letter, dated June 30, 1999, from Jack M. Lloyd, Cathy L.
Lloyd, William J. Howard, and Aileen Howard to CNL APF
Partners, LP.
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10.1 American Family Restaurants, Inc. Amended and Restated 1992
Stock Option Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.1A to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-80550),
filed with the Commission on June 22, 1994 (as amended by
Amendment Nos. 1-3 to Form S-1, filed with the Commission on
September 16, 1994, October 13, 1994, and October 17, 1994,
respectively), and incorporated herein by this reference.*
10.2 First Amendment to American Family Restaurants, Inc. Amended
and Restated 1992 Stock Option Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.78
to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File
No. 333-00216), filed with the Commission on January 10,
1996 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4, filed with
the Commission on February 1, 1996), and incorporated herein
by this reference.*
10.3 American Family Restaurants, Inc. Directors Stock Option
Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-80550), filed with the
Commission on June 22, 1994 (as amended by Amendments Nos.
1-3 to Form S-1, filed with the Commission on September 16,
1994, October 13, 1994, and October 17, 1994, respectively),
and incorporated herein by this reference.*
10.4 DenAmerica Corp. 1996 Stock Option Plan, filed as Exhibit
10.110 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended January 1, 1997, filed with the Commission on
March 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by this reference.*
10.5 Form of Franchise Agreement between American Family
Restaurants, Inc. and Denny's, Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.60
to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File
No. 33-80550), filed with the Commission on June 22, 1994
(as amended by Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form S-1, filed with
the Commission on September 16, 1994, October 13, 1994, and
October 17, 1994, respectively), and incorporated herein by
this reference.
10.6 Letter Agreement dated September 13, 1994, between American
Family Restaurants, Inc. and Denny's, Inc., regarding change
of control provisions, filed as Exhibit 10.60A to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-
80550), filed with the Commission on June 22, 1994 (as
amended by Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form S-1, filed with the
Commission on September 16, 1994, October 13, 1994, and
October 17, 1994, respectively), and incorporated herein by
this reference.
10.7 Letter Agreement dated September 13, 1994, between American
Family Restaurants, Inc. and Denny's, Inc., regarding non-
compete provisions, filed as Exhibit 10.60B to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-80550),
filed with the Commission on June 22, 1994 (as amended by
Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form S-1, filed with the Commission
on September 16, 1994, October 13, 1994, and October 17,
1994, respectively), and incorporated herein by this
reference.
10.8 Schedule of Franchise Agreements substantially identical to
Exhibit 10.5, filed as Exhibit 10.60 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-80550),
filed with the Commission on June 22, 1994 (as amended by
Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form S-1, filed with the Commission
on September 16, 1994, October 13, 1994, and October 17,
1994, respectively), and incorporated herein by this
reference.
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10.9 Letter Agreement dated December 20, 1995, between American
Family Restaurants, Inc., Denny's, Inc. and Denwest
Restaurant Corp., filed as Exhibit 10.79 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-00216),
filed with the Commission on January 10, 1996 (as amended by
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4, filed with the Commission on
February 1, 1996), and incorporated herein by this
reference.
10.10 Registration Rights Agreement by and among American Family
Restaurants, Inc., Jack M. Lloyd, William J. Howard,
BancBoston Ventures, Inc. and Moffitt Family Trust.
10.11 Intercreditor Agreement dated as of March 28, 1996, among
DenAmerica Corp., certain holders of DenAmerica Corp.'s
Series B Notes, and State Street Bank and Trust Company,
filed as Exhibit 10.90 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on April 15, 1996 (as
amended by Amendment No. 1 to Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on June 12, 1996), and incorporated herein by
this reference.
10.12 Stock Option Agreement dated March 29, 1996, between
DenAmerica Corp. and William G. Cox, filed as Exhibit 10.95
to the Company's Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form
8-K, filed with the Commission on June 12, 1996, and
incorporated herein by this reference.*
10.13 Intercreditor Agreement dated July 3, 1996, among DenAmerica
Corp., certain holders of DenAmerica Corp.'s Series B Notes,
and State Street Bank and Trust Company, filed as Exhibit
10.98 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on July 18, 1996 (as amended by
Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission
on September 16, 1996, November 4, 1996, and November 6,
1996, respectively), and incorporated herein by this
reference.
10.14 Sale and Lease Agreement dated July 3, 1996, among FFCA
Acquisition Corporation, Black-eyed Pea U.S.A., Inc., and
Texas BEP, L.P., filed as Exhibit 10.99 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on
July 18, 1996 (as amended by Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form 8-
K, filed with the Commission on September 16, 1996, November
4, 1996, and November 6, 1996, respectively), and
incorporated herein by this reference.
10.15 Form of Lease dated July 3, 1996, between FFCA Acquisition
Corp. and DenAmerica Corp., filed as Exhibit 10.100 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on July 18, 1996 (as amended by Amendments Nos.
1-3 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 16,
1996, November 4, 1996, and November 6, 1996, respectively),
and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.16 Form of Sublease dated July 3, 1996, between DenAmerica
Corp. and Black-eyed Pea U.S.A., Inc., filed as Exhibit
10.101 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on July 18, 1996 (as amended by
Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission
on September 16, 1996, November 4, 1996, and November 6,
1996, respectively), and incorporated herein by this
reference.
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10.17 Form of Sublease dated July 3, 1996, between DenAmerica
Corp. and Texas BEP, L.P., filed as Exhibit 10.102 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on July 18, 1996 (as amended by Amendments Nos.
1-3 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 16,
1996, November 4, 1996, and November 6, 1996, respectively),
and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.18 Equipment Purchase Agreement and Bill of Sale dated July 3,
1996, between LH Leasing Company, Inc. and Black-eyed Pea
U.S.A., Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.103 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on
July 18, 1996 (as amended by Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form 8-
K, filed with the Commission on September 16, 1996, November
4, 1996, and November 6, 1996, respectively), and
incorporated herein by this reference.
10.19 Equipment Purchase Agreement and Bill of Sale dated July 3,
1996, between LH Leasing Company, Inc. and Texas BEP, L.P.,
filed as Exhibit 10.104 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 18, 1996 (as
amended by Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on September 16, 1996, November 4, 1996, and
November 6, 1996, respectively), and incorporated herein by
this reference.
10.20 Equipment Lease dated July 3, 1996, between LH Leasing
Company, Inc. and DenAmerica Corp., filed as Exhibit 10.105
to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on July 18, 1996 (as amended by Amendments Nos.
1-3 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 16,
1996, November 4, 1996, and November 6, 1996, respectively),
and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.21 Equipment Sublease dated July 3, 1996, between DenAmerica
Corp. and Black-eyed Pea U.S.A., Inc., filed as Exhibit
10.106 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on July 18, 1996 (as amended by
Amendments Nos. 1-3 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission
on September 16, 1996, November 4, 1996, and November 6,
1996, respectively), and incorporated herein by this
reference.
10.22 Equipment Sublease dated July 3, 1996, between DenAmerica
Corp. and Texas BEP, L.P., filed as Exhibit 10.107 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on July 18, 1996 (as amended by Amendments Nos.
1-3 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 16,
1996, November 4, 1996, and November 6, 1996, respectively),
and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.23 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 3,
1996, among DenAmerica Corp., the Banks named therein, and
Banque Paribas, as agent, filed as Exhibit 10.92A to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on July 18, 1996, as amended by that certain
Amendment and Limited Consent and Waiver dated as of
September 30, 1997, filed as Exhibit 10.92B to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October
1, 1997, filed with the Commission on November 17, 1997, and
by Amendment and limited Waiver, dated March 25, 1998, filed
as Exhibit 10.92C to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended April 1, 1998, filed with the
Commission on May 15, 1998, as amended and restated by that
certain Waivers and Agreement to Amend and Restate dated
June 1999, filed as Exhibit 10.33 hereto.
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10.24 Loan and Security Agreement dated as of September 30, 1997,
by and among DenAmerica Corp., CNL Growth Corp., as agent
for the Lenders named therein, Midsouth Foods I, Ltd., and
Midsouth Foods II, Ltd., filed as Exhibit 10.111 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended October 1, 1997, filed with the Commission on November
17, 1997, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.25 5-Year 5% Convertible Redeemable Debenture dated September
30, 1997 in the principal amount of $4.4 million, filed as
Exhibit 10.112 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-
Q for the quarter ended October 1, 1997, filed with the
Commission on November 17, 1997, and incorporated herein by
this reference.
10.26 Promissory Note (Subordinated) dated September 30, 1997 in
the principal amount of $7.7 million made by DenAmerica
Corp. in favor of CNL Growth Corp., as agent for CNL Income
& Growth Fund, Ltd., CNL Income & Growth Fund II, Ltd., and
Denglass Restaurants Real Estate Joint Venture, filed as
Exhibit 10.113 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-
Q for the quarter ended October 1, 1997, filed with the
Commission on November 17, 1997, and incorporated herein by
this reference.
10.27 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of September 30,
1997, between DenAmerica Corp. and CNL Growth Corp., as
agent for Denwest Foods, Ltd. and Denwest Foods II, Ltd.,
filed as Exhibit 10.114 to the Company's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 1, 1997, filed with
the Commission on November 17, 1997, and incorporated herein
by this reference.
10.28 Agreement dated as of September 30, 1997, by and among
DenAmerica Corp., Beck Holdings, Inc. and Unigate Holdings,
NV, filed as Exhibit 10.115 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 1, 1997,
filed with the Commission on November 17, 1997, and
incorporated herein by this reference.
10.29 Commitment Letter dated April 14, 1999, from CNL Fund
Advisors, Inc. to DenAmerica Corp. regarding $3 million of
new equipment financing and modification and consolidation
with $15.4 million existing equipment financing, filed as
Exhibit 10.121 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 30, 1998, filed with the
Commission on April 14, 1999, and incorporated herein by
this reference.
10.30 Commitment Letter dated June 30, 1999, from CNL Fund
Advisors, Inc. to DenAmerica Corp. (modifying that certain
Commitment Letter dated April 14, 1999, from CNL Fund
Advisors, Inc. to DenAmerica Corp.).
10.31 Commitment Letter dated April 14, 1999, from CNL Financial
Services, Inc. to DenAmerica Corp. regarding total
cumulative loan not to exceed $17.1 million, filed as
Exhibit 10.122 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 30, 1998, filed with the
Commission on April 14, 1999, and incorporated herein by
this reference.
10.32 Commitment Letter dated June 30, 1999, from CNL Fund
Advisors, Inc. to DenAmerica Corp. (modifying that certain
Commitment Letter dated April 14, 1999, from CNL Financial
Services, Inc. to DenAmerica Corp.).
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10.33 Waivers and Agreement to Amend and Restate dated June 30,
1999, by and among CNL APF Partners, LP, DenAmerica Corp.,
and Black-eyed Pea U.S.A., Inc.
10.34 Consolidated Interim Balloon Promissory Note dated June 30,
1999 made by DenAmerica Corp. in favor of CNL APF Partners,
LP.
10.35 Modification of Consolidated Promissory Note Revising
Maturity Date and Modification of Waivers and Agreement to
Amend and Restate dated September 8, 1999, by and between
CNL APF Partners, LP, Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc., Black-
eyed Pea U.S.A., Inc., and DenAm, Inc.
10.36 Omnibus Agreement dated as of June 30, 1999, among
DenAmerica Corp., Paribas, First Source Financial LLP,
LaSalle National Bank, and CNL APF Partners, LP.
10.37 Foreclosure and Settlement Agreement dated August 1999 (but
effective as of January 3, 2000), by and between Phoenix
Restaurant Group, Inc. and the Moffitt Family Trust.
10.38 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January 5, 2001, by and
among Mountain Range Restaurants, LLC and Phoenix Restaurant
Group, Inc., filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February
12, 2001, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.39 First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of
January 26, 2001, by and among Mountain Range Restaurants,
LLC, Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc., and Phoenix Foods,
Inc., filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the Company's Current Report
on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 12, 2001,
and incorporated herein by this reference.
12 Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc. Ratio of Income to Fixed
Charges.
21 List of Subsidiaries of Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc.
23 Consent of Deloitte & Touche, LLP
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or agreement.
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