UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
(X) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999
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OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________________ to __________________
Commission file number: 0-18590
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GOOD TIMES RESTAURANTS INC.
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(Exact name of small business issuer in its charter)
Nevada 84-1133368
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
601 Corporate Circle, Golden, Colorado 80401
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number: (303) 384-1400
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Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
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NONE
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, $.001 par value
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(Title of class)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will 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-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB (X)
Issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 were
$13,608,000.
As of December 1, 1999, the aggregate market value of the 1,060,820 shares of
common stock held by non-affiliates of the issuer, based on the closing bid
price of the common stock on December 1, 1999 of $2.62 per share was reported
on the Nasdaq was $2,779,348.
As of December 1, 1999, the issuer had 2,226,995 shares of common stock
outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
The information required by Items 9 through 12 of Part III of this form is
incorporated by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement to be
filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year
covered by this form in connection with registrant's Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on January 20, 2000.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format Yes No X
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
BACKGROUND
Good Times Restaurants Inc. (the "Company") was organized under Nevada law
in 1987 and is the holding company for a wholly-owned subsidiary that is engaged
in the business of developing, owning, operating and franchising restaurants
under the name Good Times Drive Thru Burgers(SM). Good Times Drive Thru
Burgers(SM) restaurants are owned, operated and franchised by the Company's
subsidiary, Good Times Drive Thru Inc.
GOOD TIMES
Good Times Drive Thru Inc. is engaged in the operation and development of the
Good Times Drive Thru Burgers(SM) restaurants. During fiscal 1998 and 1999, four
restaurants were developed two of which feature a lobby with interior seating.
Drive Thru currently operates and franchises a total of thirty Good Times
restaurants, of which twenty-nine are in Colorado, with twenty-seven in the
Denver greater metropolitan area, one in Grand Junction and one in Silverthorne.
There is one franchised Good Times restaurant in Boise, Idaho. Six of the
restaurants are company-owned and nine are owned jointly with two separate
co-development partners. Fifteen Good Times restaurants are franchised
restaurants with ten operating in the Denver metropolitan area, one in
Silverthorne, Colorado, one in Grand Junction, Colorado, one in Greeley,
Colorado, one in Longmont, Colorado and one in Boise, Idaho. Good Times is
offering franchises for the development of additional Good Times restaurants.
In fiscal 1998, Drive Thru developed two new franchised restaurants, one of
which was a conversion of a 1,700 square foot fast food restaurant and the other
is a new prototype 2,300 square foot building with 70 seats.
In fiscal 1999, Drive Thru developed two new restaurants, one a franchised
restaurant which opened in July 1999 and one a company-owned restaurant which
opened subsequent to September 30, 1999.
THE CONCEPT. Good Times was initially developed as a drive thru only, limited
menu concept featuring high quality products and extremely fast service, with
menu prices 30-40 percent lower than the major hamburger chains. The price
advantage once held has diminished due to continued aggressive price discounting
by the major chains and price increases on Good Times' products.
The hamburger fast food market remains intensely competitive with the major
competitors aggressively discounting menu prices. Over the last two fiscal
years, the Company has positioned the concept away from a price point focus to
one based on developing strong differentiation in the taste of its products
(with a more distinctive taste profile), the speed of service, the overall value
and a differentiated brand personality built through its advertising and
employee service methods. The average expenditure per customer has increased
approximately 23% over the last two years. The Company believes it has an
advantage in providing a superior level of service and quality, but has been
limited in its ability to effectively advertise and build awareness of its brand
until "critical mass" in restaurant sales are achieved in the Colorado market
for consistent television and radio advertising. The Company believes it is
beginning to reach critical mass.
Beginning in September 1997, Drive Thru initiated a television advertising
campaign focused on building its brand personality, taste superiority
positioning and general awareness and continued the campaign throughout fiscal
1998 and 1999.
It is management's intent to continue to develop the concept based upon those
attributes important to the quick service restaurant consumer other than price
such as taste, speed and overall value supported by highly differentiated
products and brand personality in its advertising.
The Company plans to develop additional double drive thru restaurants and
restaurants with seating and a single drive thru lane in fiscal 2000, depending
on individual site dynamics and the best format for the highest return on
investment. Good Times' food preparation and service systems deliver a quality
meal with a faster order-delivery response time and have the capacity to reach
the same sales levels as traditional hamburger chains. Typically, a customer
receives an order 30 to 45 seconds after their vehicle reaches the take-out
window during peak order periods. The simplicity of the menu, the relatively
low capital investment, and the efficient design of the building and equipment
allow Good Times to sell its products at comparable or lower prices than the
major fast food hamburger chains except during short term discount promotions by
the competition.
The relatively limited menu allows maximum attention to be devoted to food
quality and speed of service.
The Company's objectives for fiscal 2000 are to continue to build additional
company-owned, joint-venture and franchised restaurants in Colorado.
Additionally, the Company plans to introduce limited new menu offerings and
advertise what it believes to be competitive price points for its products.
Drive Thru's ongoing objective is to continue to increase average restaurant
sales through increased customer counts in each daypart (lunch, dinner and
late-night), selective menu and price promotions and effective marketing of Good
Times competitive attributes of high quality products, quick service and overall
value.
The Company anticipates modest price increases in 2000 in anticipation of higher
hourly wages and commodity costs.
Colorado is divided into two primary television markets, Denver and Colorado
Springs/Pueblo. It is the Company's intent to fully develop the Denver market
and then develop the Colorado Springs market over the next three to four years,
depending on availability of financing and suitable restaurant sites. Management
estimates that the Denver market will support 40-50 Good Times restaurants and
the Colorado Springs market will support 8-12 restaurants.
MENU. The menu of a Good Times restaurant is limited to hamburgers,
cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, french fries, onion rings, milkshakes and
soft drinks. Each sandwich is made to order at the time the customer places the
order and is not pre-prepared.
The hamburger patty is 4.0 ounces of specially formulated and seasoned 100%
USDA approved beef, served on a 4 1/4-inch sesame seed bun. Hamburgers and
cheeseburgers are garnished with fresh lettuce, fresh sliced sweet red onions,
mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, pickles and fresh sliced tomato. The cheese is
100% pure sharp American, thickly sliced. The chicken sandwiches include a
spiced, battered whole muscle breast patty and a grilled spicy breast patty,
both served with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. Equipment has been automated
and equipped with compensating computers to deliver a consistent product and
minimize the skills required of employees.
As of December 1, 1999, the price of the deluxe Good Times hamburger was
$1.59, the deluxe cheeseburger $1.99, the deluxe double cheeseburger $2.99, the
deluxe bacon-cheeseburger $2.49, the chicken sandwich $2.79, french fries $.99
and $1.19, onion rings $1.69 and a 22-ounce soft drink $.99.
Good Times restaurants are generally open 14 to 16 hours per day, seven days
a week, for lunch, dinner and late-night snacks and meals.
THE BUILDING. The existing double drive thru Good Times restaurants are less
than one-third the size of the typical restaurants of the four largest hamburger
chains and require approximately one-half the land area based upon management's
experience in the restaurant industry and research reports. The current standard
Good Times restaurant building is a double drive-through and walk-up style
structure containing approximately 880 square feet built on 18,000 to 30,000
square-foot lots. Most existing restaurants utilize a double drive-thru concept
that allows simultaneous service from opposite sides of the restaurant and one
or two walk-up windows with a patio for outdoor eating. The Company has
developed a new 2,300 square foot prototype building with a dining room and 70
seats and a 1,000 square foot, 48 seat addition for existing restaurants that
may be used on select locations.
Management of Drive Thru believes that the building form, design and
aesthetic appeal address key issues and concerns of the consumer: speed,
cleanliness, security, eye appeal and an identifiable brand image. The exterior
consists of a cream-colored dry-vit system with an enclosed glass vestibule at
the front for walk-up service. A brightly lit multi-colored fascia band runs the
length of both sides of the building in addition to product and Good Times
proprietary signage. The rest rooms and walk-in refrigerators are modular
components of the building. The double drive thru buildings are transportable
and therefore can be moved from an unsuccessful site to a better location.
Management does extensive site evaluation and expects a minimum number of
buildings will ever have to be moved, however one Good Times unit was relocated
from a development under eminent domain proceedings in 1999.
PLAN OF OPERATION. The first objective of Drive Thru has been to develop
critical mass in the Denver television market (referred to as the Denver ADI
which includes Boulder, Greeley, Longmont and other communities in northern
Colorado.) In the past, Management believed that critical mass in Denver
required approximately 20 restaurants to be operating. However, increased
advertising by its competitors and significant increases in the cost of
advertising in Denver has caused management to reevaluate critical mass as
requiring over 35 Good Times restaurants in the Denver ADI.
As of December 15, 1999, the Company operated seventeen company-owned and
joint-venture Good Times restaurants and had fourteen franchised restaurants
open in Colorado and one in Boise, Idaho.
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December 15, 1998 December 15, 1999
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Company-owned restaurants 6 8
Joint venture restaurants 9 9
Franchise operated restaurants 14 15
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Total restaurants 29 32
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During fiscal 1999, Drive Thru opened one franchised restaurant. One
company-owned restaurant was closed in March 1998 due to the condemnation of the
development on which it was located. The building and equipment were sold to a
franchisee and relocated to a new site in July 1999.
Management anticipates that Drive Thru and its franchisees will develop a
total of five to seven Good Times units in the Denver ADI in 2000.
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT. Good Times has defined three ingredients essen-
tial to its success: (i) consistent delivery of high quality, great tasting
products that are proprietary whenever possible; (ii) superior speed of service;
and (iii) competitive value pricing. The order system at each Good Times
restaurant is equipped with an internal timing device that displays and records
the time each order takes to prepare and deliver. The total transaction time for
the delivery of food at the window is approximately 30 to 45 seconds during peak
times.
Each Good Times unit employs a general manager, one to two assistant
managers and approximately 25 employees, most of whom work part-time during
three shifts. Operating systems and training materials are utilized to ensure
consistent performance to Good Times' standards. An eight to ten week training
program is utilized to train restaurant managers on all phases of the operation.
Ongoing training is provided as necessary. Management of Drive Thru believes
that incentive compensation of its restaurant managers is essential to the
success of its business. Accordingly, in addition to a salary, managerial
employees may be paid a bonus based upon proficiency in meeting financial and
performance objectives. Drive Thru provides a medical and dental insurance plan
to management with a portion of the cost contributed by the participating
employee.
Drive Thru presently purchases its products from independent food processors
and distributors and does not anticipate any difficulty in continuing to obtain
an adequate quantity of food products of acceptable quality and at acceptable
prices.
Financial and management control is maintained through the use of automated
data processing and centralized accounting and management information systems
which are provided by the Company. Restaurant managers forward sales reports,
vendor invoices, payroll data and other operating information to Drive Thru's
headquarters daily via an automated "polling" of each restaurant's point-of-sale
systems. Management receives daily, weekly and monthly reports identifying food,
labor and operating expenses and other significant indicators of restaurant
performance. Management of Drive Thru believes that such reporting requirements
enhance its ability to control and manage its operations.
Drive Thru employs a full-time Director of Human Resources whose principal
responsibility is to recruit and coordinate the training of management personnel
required for continued expansion of Good Times units in the Denver ADI.
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING. Prior to fiscal 1998, marketing activities
focused on radio advertising and restaurant level promotions in the immediate
trade area around each location. The Company implemented a consistent
television advertising campaign in fiscal 1998 and anticipates increasing its
level of spending on television advertising in fiscal 2000.
The marketing efforts of Good Times focus on building "brand awareness" of
Good Times' attributes for the best tasting, unique products within the context
of ad campaigns that are "irreverent, funny and full of surprises", combined
with specific product messages.
Signage is one of the most important elements for establishing identity at
each location. The Good Times restaurant sign package that has been developed
offers flexibility based on local codes, site layout and surrounding property.
FRANCHISE PROGRAM. Good Times has prepared prototype area rights and
franchise agreements, a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular and advertising
material to be utilized in soliciting prospective franchisees. Good Times seeks
to attract franchisees having experience as restaurant operators, that are
well-capitalized and have demonstrated the ability to develop multi-unit
franchises.
Good Times currently reviews sites selected for franchises and monitors
performance of franchise units. Good Times is considering potential franchisees
only for development of units in Colorado.
Drive Thru estimates that it will cost a franchisee on average approximately
$475,000 to $625,000 to open a Good Times double drive thru restaurant,
including pre-opening costs and working capital, assuming the land is leased.
A franchisee typically will pay a royalty of 4% of net sales, an advertising
fee of at least 0.5% of net sales, plus participation in regional or national
advertising up to 5% of net sales, or a higher amount unanimously approved by
the advertising cooperative, and initial development and franchise fees
aggregating $20,000 per unit. Among the services and materials which Drive Thru
provides to franchisees are site selection assistance, plans and specifications
for construction of the Good Times drive thru restaurants, an operating manual
which includes product specifications and quality control procedures, training,
on-site pre-opening supervision and advice from time to time relating to
operation of the franchised restaurant.
Drive Thru has entered into six franchise agreements in the Denver ADI.
Thirteen franchise restaurants and nine joint-venture restaurants are operating
in the Denver ADI. One franchise restaurant in Grand Junction, Colorado has
been open pursuant to the development agreement for the Western Slope of
Colorado. One joint-venture restaurant opened in Boise, Idaho in 1995, and
effective November 1, 1996, that restaurant was sold as a franchise restaurant.
OPERATIONS TO DATE. Prior to 1997, Good Times developed 24 restaurants, of
which 9 were franchised, 7 were company-owned and 8 were joint ventured. In
calendar 1997, Drive Thru opened one company-owned unit, two joint-ventured
restaurants and one franchised restaurant. In calendar 1998, Drive Thru opened
two franchised restaurants, and closed one company-owned restaurant due to the
condemnation of the development on which it was located. In calendar 1999, Drive
Thru opened one franchised restaurant and two company-owned restaurants.
EMPLOYEES. At December 1, 1999, Drive Thru employed approximately 335
persons (approximately 165 full time and 170 part time employees). Drive Thru
considers its employee relations to be good. None of its employees is covered by
a collective bargaining agreement.
ROUND THE CORNER
On September 30, 1995, the Company completed the sale of Round The Corner
Restaurants, Inc. ("RTC") to Hot Concepts in consideration for $100,000 in cash,
a note in the amount of $291,394, and the assumption of all of RTC's
liabilities.
The sale of RTC by the Company resulted in a deferred gain of $66,000. The
Company was notified in August, 1996 of financial difficulties at RTC and of its
Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in October, 1996. In addition to the write-off of
the note receivable, the Company recorded reserves of $350,000 for potential
losses associated with its guarantee of two restaurant leases and a note
payable. The two restaurants have 15 and 36 months of remaining lease
liability as of September 30, 1999. The Company entered into a settlement
agreement in 1997 with RTC whereby RTC paid the Company $300,000 for the
settlement of all of the Company's claims against RTC.
BAILEY PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCK INVESTMENT
On May 31, 1996, the Company entered into a Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock Purchase Agreement with The Bailey Company ("TBC") for the purchase by TBC
of one million shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The aggregate
purchase price for such shares was $1 million.
Effective August 31, 1998, TBC converted all of the Convertible Preferred
Stock into 426,667 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Additionally, under a
separate agreement TBC and its controlling owner agreed to guarantee up to $6
million of future mortgage debt obligations of the Company for the development
of new restaurants.
On June 30, 1999 The Bailey Company completed the purchase of 350,000 shares,
at $3.00 per share, of Common Stock of the Company for $1,050,000. The shares
constitute additional shares of "Restricted Stock" under the May 31, 1996
Registration Rights Agreement between The Company and The Bailey Company.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Each of the Good Times restaurants is subject to the regulations of various
health, sanitation, safety and fire agencies in the jurisdiction in which the
restaurant is located. Difficulties or failures in obtaining the required
licenses or approvals could delay or prevent the opening of a new Good Times
restaurant. Federal and state environmental regulations have not had a material
effect on Good Times' operations. More stringent and varied requirements of
local governmental bodies with respect to zoning, land use and environmental
factors could delay or prevent development of new restaurants in particular
locations.
The Company and Drive Thru are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act which
governs such matters as minimum wages, overtime and other working conditions. In
addition, the Company and Drive Thru are subject to the Americans With
Disabilities Act (the "ADA") which requires restaurants and other facilities
open to the public to provide for access and use of facilities by the
handicapped.
Management believes that the Company and Drive Thru are in compliance with the
ADA.
The Company and Drive Thru are also subject to federal and state laws
regulating franchise operations, which vary from registration and disclosure
requirements in the offer and sale of franchises to the application of statutory
standards regulating franchise relationships.
COMPETITION
The restaurant industry, including the fast food segment, is highly
competitive. Drive Thru competes with a large number of other hamburger
oriented, fast food restaurants in the areas in which it operates. Many of these
restaurants are owned and operated by regional and national restaurant chains,
many of which have greater financial resources and experience than does the
Company. Restaurant companies that currently compete with Good Times in the
Denver market include McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and Carl's Jr. Double
drive through restaurant chains such as Rally's Hamburgers, Inc. and Checker's
Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., currently operating a total of over 800 double drive
through restaurants in various markets in the United States, are not currently
operating in Colorado. Management of Drive Thru believes that such double drive
through restaurant chains will not expand into Colorado based on their publicly
reported objectives and resources; however, such possibility exists and would
result in significant competition for Drive Thru.
Management of Drive Thru believes that it may have a competitive advantage
in terms of quality of product and price-value compared to traditional fast food
hamburger chains. However, price discounting by the major fast food hamburger
chains has had a detrimental effect on Good Times' customer transactions. Early
development of its double drive through concept in Colorado has given Drive Thru
an advantage over other double drive through chains that may seek to expand into
Colorado because of Good Times' brand awareness and present restaurant
locations. Nevertheless, Drive Thru may be at a competitive disadvantage with
other restaurant chains with greater name recognition and marketing capability.
Furthermore, most of Drive Thru's competitors in the fast-food business operate
more restaurants, have been established longer and have greater financial
resources and name recognition than Good Times. There is also active
competition for management personnel, as well as for attractive commercial
real estate sites suitable for restaurants.
TRADEMARKS - COLORADO
Drive Thru has registered its mark "Good Times! Drive Thru Burgers"(SM) in
the State of Colorado and will endeavor to register such mark in each state it
or franchisee intends to open a restaurant. At present, Drive Thru relies
solely upon common law trademark protection and state registration. Such
reliance will not protect Drive Thru against a prior user of the mark and, if
prior use is established, Drive Thru may not be able to use the mark in the area
of such use.
While the mark is important to Drive Thru, unavailability of the mark in any
particular geographic area into which it desires to expand operations may not
necessarily be materially adverse. Such name non-availability may, however,
preclude the economies and other advantages which may be available through
nationwide or regional marketing and advertising.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company currently leases approximately 3,350 square feet of space for
its executive offices in Golden, Colorado for approximately $44,000 per year.
The lease is for a one year period expiring in April, 2000 and provides an
option for Good Times Restaurants to renew for an additional one-year period
expiring in April 2001. The space is leased from The Bailey Company at their
corporate headquarters.
As of December 15, 1999, Drive Thru has an ownership interest in 17 Good
Times units, all of which are located in Colorado. Nine of these restaurants are
held in limited partnerships of which Drive Thru is the general partner and has
a 50% interest in eight of the partnership restaurants and a 78% interest in one
partnership restaurant. There are eight Good Times units wholly-owned by Drive
Thru. One restaurant building and equipment package was moved from an operating
site in fiscal 1998 due to condemnation of the development. The restaurant and
equipment were sold to a franchisee and relocated to a new site in July 1999.
Each of the existing Good Times restaurants is a free-standing structure
containing approximately 880 square feet (except for three conversions of other
fast food restaurants that are 1,700-2,500 square feet, one conversion of a
double drive thru building to one of 1,900 square feet with seating and one
prototype 2,300 square foot building with seating) situated on lots of
approximately 18,000 to 30,000 square feet. The land is leased at all but one
of these locations.
Drive Thru intends to acquire new sites both through land leases and purchase
agreements supported by mortgage and leasehold financing agreements.
All of the restaurants are regularly maintained by the Company's repair and
maintenance staff as well as by outside contractors, when necessary. Management
believes that all of its properties are in good condition and that there will
not be a need for significant capital expenditures to maintain the operational
and aesthetic integrity of the properties for the foreseeable future, other than
reoccurring maintenance and periodic capital improvements. All of the Company's
property is covered up to replacement cost under its insurance policies.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not involved in any material legal proceedings. The Company
is subject to various lawsuits in the normal course of business. These lawsuits
are not expected to have a material impact to the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock (the "Common Stock") are
listed for trading in Nasdaq Smallcap Market. The following table sets forth
the quarterly high and low bid prices as reported by the NASDAQ from December
31, 1997 through September 30, 1999, as adjusted for the one-for-five reverse
stock split in February 1998. The quotations reflect prices,without retail
mark-ups or mark-downs or commissions and may not represent actual transactions.
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Common Stock Series A Warrants Series B Warrants
Bid Prices Bid Prices Bid Prices
Quarter Ended High Low High Low High Low
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December 31, 1997 1.90 1.90 .16 .28 .31 .63
March 31, 1998 3.50 3.41 .16 .28 .16 .38
June 30, 1998 2.56 2.56 .22 .28 .22 .38
September 30, 1998 2.50 2.31 .22 .28 .22 .38
December 31, 1998 3.88 3.63 .31 .31 .25 .25
March 31, 1999 3.00 3.00 .62 .62 .31 .31
June 30, 1999 3.00 3.00 .31 .31 .31 .31
September 30, 1999 3.12 2.87 * * * *
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* Series A and Series B Warrants expired on June 30, 1999, therefore prices are
not available after the expiration date of June 30, 1999.
In January 1999, the Company gave notice to the holders of the Series A and
Series B warrants that the expiration date of such warrants had been extended
from February 10, 1999 to June 30, 1999 and the exercise price of such warrants
had been changed to $3.00 per share. Prior to the June 30, 1999 expiration,
approximately 106,000 warrants were exercised and the Company received net
proceeds of approximately $291,000. The balance of the Series A and Series B
Warrants expired.
As of December 1, 1999, there were approximately 361 holders of record of
Common Stock. However, management estimates that there are not fewer than 1,274
beneficial owners of the Company's Common Stock. The NASDAQ symbol for the
Common Stock is "GTIM".
DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company has never paid dividends on its Common Stock, certain loan
agreements restrict the payment of dividends, and does not anticipate paying
dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company's ability to pay future
dividends will necessarily depend upon its earnings and financial condition.
However, since restaurant development is capital intensive, it is the intention
of the Company to retain earnings, if any, for that purpose.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following selected financial data is derived from the companies'
historical financial statements and is qualified in its entirety by such
financial statements which are included in Item 7.
GOOD TIMES RESTAURANTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
The following presents certain historical financial inforation of the
Company. This financial information includes the combined operations of the
Company and Drive Thru for the fiscal years ended September 30, 1998 and
September 30, 1999.
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Year Ended
September 30,
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Operating Data: 1998 1999
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Net Revenue $13,065,000 $13,608,000
Restaurant Operating Costs:
Food and paper costs 4,537,000 4,706,000
Labor, occupancy and other 5,820,000 5,537,000
Depreciation and amortization 698,000 665,000
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Total restaurant operating costs 11,055,000 10,908,000
Income From Restaurant Operations 2,010,000 2,700,000
Other Operating Expenses:
Selling, General and Administrative
Expense 1,839,000 2,009,000
Loss from operating RTC stores 31,000 63,000
Loss (Gain) on disposal of restaurants
and equipment (225,000) (69,000)
Loss from lease guarantees 217,000 17,000
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Total Other Operating Expenses 1,862,000 2,020,000
Income (Loss) from Operations 148,000 680,000
Other Income and (expenses)
Minority income (expense), net (266,000) (420,000)
Interest, net (51,000) 33,000
Loss from store condemnation lawsuit 0 (179,000)
Other, net (57,000) (56,000)
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Total other income and (expenses) (374,000) (622,000)
Net Income (loss) $(226,000) $ 58,000
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Preferred Stock Dividends in Arrears (40,000) 0
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
Common Shareholders $(266,000) $ 58,000
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Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share $ (.20) $ .03
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Weighted Average Shares and equivalents
used in per share calculations:
Basic 1,345,156 1,921,361
Diluted 1,345,156 1,946,666
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September 30,
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1998 1999
Balance Sheet Data: ____ ____
Working Capital (deficit) $(114,000) $ 564,000
Total assets 6,578,000 8,537,000
Minority Interest 1,465,000 1,310,000
Long-term debt 463,000 747,000
Stockholders' equity $2,682,000 $4,092,000
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This Form 10-KSB contains or incorporates by reference forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Also, documents subsequently filed by the Company with the SEC and incorporated
herein by reference may contain forward-looking statements. The Company
cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the Company are
not guarantees of future performance and that actual results could differ
materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as
a result of various factors, including but not limited to the following:
(I) The Company competes with numerous well established competitors who
have substantially greater financial resources and longer operating histories
than the Company. Competitors have increasingly offered selected food items and
combination meals, including hamburgers, at discounted prices, and continued
discounting by competitors may adversely affect revenues and profitability of
Company restaurants.
(II) The Company may be negatively impacted if the Company is unable to
sustain same store sales increases that were experienced during fiscal 1999.
Sales increases will be dependent, among other things, on the success of Company
advertising and promotion of new and existing menu items. No assurances can be
given that such advertising and promotions will in fact be successful.
The Company may also be negatively impacted by other factors common to the
restaurant industry such as: changes in consumer tastes away from red meat and
fried foods; increases in the cost of food, paper, labor, health care, workers'
compensation or energy; an inadequate number of hourly paid employees; the
future of the technology systems of the Company or of those parties with which
the Company has material relationships to be Year 2000 compliant and/or
decreases in the availability of affordable capital resources. The Company
cautions the reader that such risk factors are not exhaustive, particularly
with respect to future filings.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FISCAL YEARS 1999 AND 1998
NET REVENUES. Net revenues for the year ended September 30, 1999 increased
$543,000 (4.2%) to $13,608,000 from $13,065,000 for the year ended September 30,
1998. Net revenues increased $1,207,000 or 10.7% during fiscal 1999 from same
store net revenues for restaurants that were open for the full fiscal 1998 and
1999 periods. The increase in same store net revenues is attributable to menu
price increases taken since February 1997 and a new television advertising
campaign that was initiated in September 1998 featuring the introduction of a
new onion ring product. Net revenues increased $144,000 due to one restaurant
that was not open for the full prior year period. Net revenues decreased
$851,000 due to one company-owned restaurant that was closed in March 1998 as
a result of the condemnation of the development (the restaurant was relocated
to a new site), and one company-owned restaurant that was sold to a franchisee
in September 1998. Net revenues increased $44,000 due to an increase in
franchise development fees and royalties from $306,000 in fiscal 1998 to
$350,000 in fiscal 1999.
Net revenues from Drive Thru and its franchisees were $23,690,000 for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1999 compared to $20,560,000 for the prior fiscal year.
FOOD AND PAPER COSTS. For the year ended September 30, 1999, Drive Thru's
food and paper costs were 35.5% of net restaurant sales compared to 35.6% of net
restaurant sales in fiscal 1998.
LABOR, OCCUPANCY AND OTHER EXPENSES. For the year ended September 30, 1999
Drive Thru's labor, occupancy and other expenses decreased $283,000, from
$5,820,000 (45.6% of net restaurant revenues) to $5,537,000 (41.8% of net
restaurant revenues), compared to the year ended September 30, 1998. The
decrease in labor, occupancy and other expenses is attributable to 1) the prior
year period expenses include two additional restaurants, one of which was closed
in March 1998 and the other was sold to a franchisee in September 1998; and 2)
an increase in same store net restaurant sales, which causes restaurant expenses
to decrease as a percentage of net restaurant sales.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSES. For the year ended September 30,
1999 Drive Thru's depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $33,000, from
$698,000 to $665,000, compared to the year ended September 30, 1998.
The decrease is attributable to the restaurant that was sold to a franchisee in
September 1998 and the restaurant that was closed in March 1998.
INCOME FROM RESTAURANT OPERATIONS. For the year ended September 30, 1999
Drive Thru's income from restaurant operations was $2,700,000 compared to
$2,010,000 for the year ended September 30, 1998.
Drive Thru's income from restaurant operations as a percentage of net
restaurant revenues was 20.4% for the year ended September 30, 1999, an increase
from 15.7% for the prior year period. The increase in income from restaurant
operations is attributable to menu price increases as well as management's focus
on improving restaurant labor and operating efficiencies and expenses. Cash flow
from restaurant operations (income from restaurant operations plus depreciation,
opening expenses and accretion of deferred rent) as a percentage of net
restaurant sales was 25.8% for the year ended September 30, 1999 compared to
21.8% for the year ended September 30, 1998. Income from restaurant operations
reflect regional supervision, opening expenses and accretion of deferred rent of
$277,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999 and $286,000 for the year ended
September 30, 1998.
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS. Drive Thru's income from operations improved to
$680,000 in fiscal 1999 compared to $148,000 in fiscal 1998. Income from
operations for the year ended September 30, 1999 includes a gain of $59,000 from
the sale to a franchisee of a restaurant building and equipment (the restaurant
sold had been closed in March 1998 due to condemnation of the development). The
Company sold RTC as of September 30, 1995. In October 1996, the purchaser of RTC
declared bankruptcy. The following discussion and analysis includes expenses and
liabilities related to the Company's guarantee of certain RTC leases. Income
from operations was negatively impacted during fiscal 1999 by $17,000 of
expenses associated with one RTC lease guarantee compared to $217,000 during
fiscal 1998 and $63,000 of expenses associated with the operation by Good Times
of one RTC restaurant, compared to $31,000 during fiscal 1998. Selling, general
and administrative expenses increased from $1,839,000 (14.1% of net revenues)
in the year ended September 30, 1998 to $2,009,000 (14.8% of net revenues) in
the year ended September 30, 1999. The increase in selling, general and
administrative expenses is attributable to increased television advertising,
which increased advertising expense to $888,000 (6.7% of net restaurant sales)
for the year ended September 30, 1999 from $800,000 (6.3%) for the year ended
September 30, 1998, and to increased training and recruiting expenses which
increased to $147,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999 from $89,000 for the
year ended September 30, 1998.
NET INCOME (LOSS). The net income for Drive Thru was $58,000 for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1999 compared to a net loss of ($226,000) for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 1998. Minority interest expense increased
$154,000 as a result of improved Income from Restaurant Operations in the
joint-venture restaurants for the year ended September 30, 1999. Net interest
income increased $84,000 in fiscal 1999 due to an increase in interest earning
cash reserves compared to fiscal 1998, and a reduction in interest expense of
$19,000 compared to fiscal 1998.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of September 30, 1999, the Company had $1,748,000 of cash and cash
equivalents on hand. The Company currently plans to use the cash balance and
cash generated from operations for increasing the Company's working capital
reserves and for the development of new restaurants. Management believes that
the current cash on hand and additional cash expected from operations in fiscal
2000 will be sufficient to cover the working capital needs of the Company for
the 2000 fiscal year.
During fiscal 1999, the Company executed a commitment letter with Safeco
Credit Company whereby Safeco has committed to provide up to $3,000,000 in
mortgage debt financing for the development of the Company's new prototype
restaurants, including the purchase of land underlying the restaurants. The
balance outstanding is $510,000 at September 30, 1999. The Company also entered
into two commitment letters with a financial institution. Under the terms of the
commitments the Company can borrow up to $1,850,000 in long term financing to be
used only for the development of five new Good Times Restaurants and the
repayment of a $300,000 note due to a third party. There were no borrowings
under those commitments as of September 30, 1999.
Effective August 31, 1998, TBC converted all of the Convertible Preferred
Stock into 426,667 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Additionally, under a
separate agreement TBC and its principal owner agreed to guarantee up to $6
million of future mortgage debt obligations of the Company for the development
of new restaurants. In fiscal 1999, TBC purchased 350,000 shares of common
stock for $1,050,000 in cash, and received 25,000 warrants in conjunction with
the purchases.
The Company remains contingently liable on one Las Vegas restaurant lease
that has been subleased, and two RTC restaurant leases, one of which has been
subleased. Management anticipates minimal future losses from the RTC or Vegas
lease contingencies.
As of September 30, 1999, the Company had working capital of $564,000.
Because restaurant sales are collected in cash and accounts payable for food and
paper products are paid two to four weeks later, restaurant companies often
operate with working capital deficits. It is anticipated that working capital
deficits will be incurred as new Drive Thru restaurants are opened.
Net cash provided by operating activities of the Company was $1,234,000 for
fiscal 1999 compared to $385,000 in fiscal 1998. For fiscal 1999, this was the
result of net income of $58,000 and non-cash reconciling items totaling
$1,176,000 (comprised principally of depreciation and amortization of $665,000,
minority interest of $420,000 and increases in operating assets and liabilities
totaling $91,000).
Net cash used in investing activities by the Company in fiscal 1999 was
$903,000, which reflects the purchase of property and equipment of $935,000, and
proceeds from the sale of assets of $289,000. Drive Thru utilizes cash provided
by investing activities for working capital and for capital expenditures
consisting primarily of expenditures for the development of new Good Times
restaurants and refurbishment of existing restaurants. In fiscal 1999 Drive Thru
developed one company-owned restaurant.
Net cash provided by investing activities by the Company in fiscal 1998 was
$530,000, which included the purchase of property and equipment of $231,000 and
proceeds from the sale of assets of $532,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities by the Company in fiscal 1999 was
$649,000 which includes proceeds from the sale of common stock and the exercise
of warrants of $1,336,000, contributions from minority interests in partnerships
of $11,000, distributions to minority interests in partnerships of $586,000 and
principal payments on notes payable and long term debt of $112,000.
Net cash used in financing activities by the Company in fiscal 1998 was
$555,000 which includes principal payments on notes payable and long term debt
of $152,000, borrowings on notes payable and long-term debt of $18,000,
distributions to minority interests in partnerships of $440,000 and
contributions from minority interests in partnerships of $19,000.
Neither the Company nor Drive Thru currently have any bank lines of credit.
The Company intends to use its cash resources and cash generated from
operations for working capital, and for the development of new company-owned and
joint-venture restaurants in combination with planned additional debt
financing. Management intends to continue to develop Good Times restaurants
through franchising and joint development activities with existing and new
franchisees.
YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE
Computer programs or other embedded technology that have been written using
two digits to define the applicable year and that have time-sensitive logic may
recognize a date using "00" as the Year 1900 rather than the Year 2000. This
could result in widespread miscalculations or system failures. If we and our
material vendors and suppliers are unable to address Year 2000 issues in a
timely manner, under a worst case scenario it could result in material financial
risk, including the loss of revenue and substantial unanticipated costs.
Therefore, we plan to devote all resources necessary to resolve significant
Year 2000 issues in a timely manner.
Both information technology systems and non-IT systems using embedded
technology may be affected by the Year 2000. We have undertaken an
enterprise-wide program to prepare our IT and non-IT systems and applications
for the Year 2000. We completed the assessment phase of our Year 2000 program
and have implemented all computer hardware and software replacements and
upgrades as of September 30, 1999. We have completed the process of surveying
whether vendors and suppliers with which we have material relationships are
Year 2000 compliant. This assessment process included contacting each vendor's
IT department to inquire as to their state of Year 2000 readiness and requesting
written documentation outlining each vendor's Year 2000 compliance plan.
We have contacted our major food supplier and have received assurances that such
supplier has addressed the Year 2000 issue and the specific actions that are
being taken in connection with its business operations. However, we have not
independently verified the accuracy of any third party's Year 2000 readiness
assurances.
Expenditures for Year 2000 issues were approximately $125,000 for fiscal
1999. Although management believes that Good Times is reasonably well prepared
for any impact of the Year 2000, since many Year 2000 factors outside the
Company's control could cause significant disruptions of business activities,
such as the failure of third parties to be Year 2000 compliant, we are not able
to determine whether the Year 2000 will have a material effect on our financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Good Times Restaurants Inc. and Subsidiaries:
Independent Auditor's Report F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheet - September 30, 1999 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations - For the Years
Ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 F-5
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity -
For the Period from October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1999 F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - For the Years
Ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Stockholders and
Board of Directors
Good Times Restaurants Inc.
Golden, Colorado
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Good Times
Restaurants Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 1999, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for
the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated 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, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Good Times
Restaurants Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 1999, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the years ended September 30, 1998
and 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Hein + Associates LLP
Denver, Colorado
November 5, 1999
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GOOD TIMES RESTAURANTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
ASSETS
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $1,748,000
Investments, at fair value 299,000
Receivables 192,000
Inventories 55,000
Prepaid expenses and other 37,000
Notes receivable 48,000
__________
Total current assets 2,379,000
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST:
Land and building 3,340,000
Leasehold improvements 2,349,000
Fixtures and equipment 3,039,000
__________
8,728,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (3,080,000)
__________
5,648,000
OTHER ASSETS:
Notes receivable 435,000
Other 75,000
_________
510,000
_________
TOTAL ASSETS $8,537,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt $399,000
Accounts payable 607,000
Lease obligations, RTC and Las Vegas 202,000
Accrued other liabilities 607,000
_________
Total current liabilities 1,815,000
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Debt, net of current portion 747,000
Lease obligations, RTC and Las Vegas,
net of current portion 260,000
Deferred liabilities 313,000
_________
Total long-term liabilities 1,320,000
MINORITY INTERESTS IN PARTNERSHIPS 1,310,000
COMMITMENTS (NOTES 2, 5, 6, and 9)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000
shares authorized, none issued and
outstanding
Common stock, $.001 par value; 50,000,000
shares authorized, 2,221,507 shares
issued and outstanding 2,000
Capital contributed in excess of par value 13,203,000
Accumulated deficit (9,113,000)
__________
Total stockholders' equity 4,092,000
__________
TOTAL LIABILITIES and Stockholders' Equity $8,537,000
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GOOD TIMES RESTAURANTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
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1998 1999
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NET REVENUES:
Restaurant sales $12,759,000 $13,258,000
Area development and franchise fees 65,000 20,000
Franchise royalties 241,000 330,000
__________ __________
Total net revenues 13,065,000 13,608,000
RESTAURANT OPERATING COSTS:
Food and paper costs 4,537,000 4,706,000
Restaurant labor costs 3,989,000 3,802,000
Restaurant occupancy costs 1,370,000 1,322,000
Accretion of deferred rent 46,000 27,000
Other restaurant operating costs 390,000 362,000
Opening expenses 25,000 24,000
Depreciation and amortization 698,000 665,000
__________ __________
Total restaurant operating costs 11,055,000 10,908,000
__________ __________
INCOME FROM RESTAURANT OPERATIONS 2,010,000 2,700,000
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (INCOME):
General and administrative 1,039,000 1,121,000
Advertising 800,000 888,000
Loss from operating RTC stores 31,000 63,000
Loss (gain) on disposal of restaurants
and equipment (225,000) (69,000)
Loss from RTC lease guarantees 217,000 17,000
__________ __________
Total other operating expenses 1,862,000 2,020,000
__________ __________
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 148,000 680,000
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest income 40,000 105,000
Interest expense (91,000) (72,000)
Minority interest in income of partnerships (266,000) (420,000)
Loss from store condemnation lawsuit - (179,000)
Other, net (57,000) (56,000)
__________ __________
Total other expenses, net (374,000) (622,000)
__________ __________
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (226,000) $ 58,000
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PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS $ (40,000) $ -
__________ __________
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ (266,000) $ 58,000
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Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share $ (.20) $ .03
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic 1,345,156 1,921,361
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Diluted 1,345,156 1,946,666
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GOOD TIMES RESTAURANTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 1997 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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PREFERRED COMMON
STOCK STOCK
____________ ______________ CAPITAL IN ACCUMU-
ISSUED PAR ISSUED PAR EXCESS OF LATED
SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE PAR VALUE DEFICIT TOTAL
_____ _____ ______ _____ __________ _______ _____
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BALANCES,
OCT 1, 1,000,000 10,000 1,279,556 $1,000 $11,827,000 $(8,945,000) $2,893,000
1997
Stock - - 7,414 - 15,000 - 15,000
issued to
employee
benefit
plan
Common - - 34,282 - - - -
stock
issued as
preferred
stock
dividends
Prefer-(1,000,000)(10,000)426,667 1,000 9,000 - -
red
stock
converted
to common stock
Net loss - - - - - (226,000) (226,000)
_________ ____ __________ _____ ___________ _________ _________
BALANCES, - - 1,747,919 2,000 11,851,000 9,171,000 2,682,000
SEPTEMBER 30,
1998
Stock - - 7,072 - 16,000 - 16,000
issued to
employee
benefit plan
Common - - 10,684 - - - -
stock
issued as
preferred
stock
dividends
Private - - 350,000 - 1,045,000 - 1,045,000
placement
stock purchase
Exercise - - 105,832 - 291,000 - 291,000
of warrants
Net income - - - - - 58,000 58,000
___ ____ __________ ______ ___________ ___________ __________
BALANCES, - $- $2,221,507 $2,000 $13,203,000 $(9,113,000)$4,092,000
SEPTEMBER
30, === ==== ========== ====== =========== =========== ==========
1999
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GOOD TIMES RESTAURANTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
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1998 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $(226,000) $58,000
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 698,000 665,000
Accretion of deferred rent 46,000 27,000
Minority interest 266,000 420,000
Gain on disposal of property, restaurants
and equipment, net (225,000) (69,000)
Loss on lease guarantees 217,000 17,000
Loss on condemnation lawsuit - 179,000
Common stock issued to 401(k) Plan for
Company match 15,000 16,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in:
Receivables (42,000) (92,000)
Inventories (1,000) (3,000)
Prepaid expenses and other 3,000 (68,000)
(Decrease) increase in:
Accounts payable (24,000) 166,000
Accrued and other liabilities (342,000) (82,000)
________ _________
Net cash provided by operating activities 385,000 1,234,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for the purchase of property
and equipment (231,000) (935,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets 532,000 289,000
Purchase of investments - (299,000)
Loans made to franchisees (451,000) (261,000)
Payments received on loans to franchisees 380,000 303,000
Payment received for RTC bankruptcy settlement 300,000 -
_________ _________
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities 530,000 (903,000)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on notes payable and
long-term debt (152,000) (112,000)
Borrowings on notes payable and long-term debt 18,000 -
Distributions paid to minority interests
in partnerships (440,000) (586,000)
Contributions from minority interest in
partnerships 19,000 11,000
Proceeds from the sale of common stock - 1,045,000
Proceeds from exercise of warrants - 291,000
_________ _________
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities (555,000) 649,000
_________ _________
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 360,000 980,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period 408,000 768,000
_________ _________
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 768,000 $1,748,000
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest $ 91,000 $ 72,000
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Cash paid for taxes $ - $ -
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Purchase of land, building, and equipment
through notes and debt $ 18,000 $ 700,000
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Conversion of preferred stock to common stock $1,000,000 $ -
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1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
ORGANIZATION - Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Good Times or the Company) is a
Nevada corporation. In July 1992, Good Times merged with Round the Corner
Restaurants, Inc. (RTC), and subsequently sold all of the stock of RTC in 1995.
The Company operates through its subsidiary Good Times Drive Thru Inc. (Drive
Thru).
Drive Thru commenced operations in 1986 and, as of September 30, 1999,
operates 15 company-owned and joint venture drive-thru fast food hamburger
restaurants. The Company's restaurants are located in Colorado. In addition,
Drive Thru has 14 franchises operating in Colorado and one in Boise, Idaho, and
is offering franchises for development of additional Drive Thru restaurants.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of Good Times and its subsidiaries, including certain 50%
(approximately) owned limited partnerships in which the Company exercises
control as general partner. All intercompany accounts and transactions are
eliminated.
The unrelated limited partners' equity of each partnership has been recorded as
minority interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
OPENING COSTS - Opening costs are expensed as incurred.
CADH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - The Company considers all highly liquid debt
instruments purchased with an initial maturity of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.
INVESTMENTS - Investments are accounted for in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments
in Debt and Equity Securities. Pursuant to SFAS No. 115, the Company's
investments are classified as available-for-sale based on management's intent.
Investments classified as available-for-sale are stated at market value, with
unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable income taxes, reported as a
separate component of stockholder's equity. These investments are comprised of
bonds and certificates of deposit (CDs).
INVENTORIES - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market,
determined by the first-in, first-out method, and consist of restaurant food
items and related paper supplies.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Depreciation is recognized on the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lives of the related
leases, if shorter, as follows:
Building 15 years
Leasehold improvements 7-15 years
Fixtures and equipment 3-8 years
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, and expenditures
for major improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired, or otherwise
disposed of, the property accounts are relieved of costs and accumulated
depreciation with any resulting gain or loss credited or charged to income.
IMPAIRMENT - The Company follows SFAS No. 121, when assessing properties for
impairment. The undiscounted cash flows are compared to the net book value on a
restaurant-by-restaurant basis. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the
net book value, the restaurant is written down to its fair market value.
SALES OF RESTAURANTS AND RESTAURANT EQUITY INTERESTS - Sales of restaurants
or non-controlling equity interests in restaurants developed by the Company are
accounted for under the full accrual method or the installment method. Under
the full accrual method, gain is not recognized until the collectibility of the
sales price is reasonably assured and the earnings process is virtually
complete without further contingencies. When a sale does not meet the
requirements for income recognition, gain is deferred until those requirements
are met. Under the installment method, gain is recognized as principal payments
on the related notes receivable are collected.
DEFERRED LIABILITIES - Rent expense is reflected on a straight-line basis
over the term of the lease for all leases containing step-ups in base rent. An
obligation representing future payments (which totaled $264,000 as of September
30, 1999) has been reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as a
deferred liability. The remaining balance includes a deferred gain of $49,000 on
the sale of a restaurant.
ADVERTISING - The Company incurs advertising expense in connection with
marketing of its restaurant operations. Advertising costs are expensed the first
time the advertising takes place.
FRANCHISE AND AREA DEVELOPMENT FEES - Individual franchise fee revenue is
deferred when received and is recognized as income when the Company has
substantially performed all of its obligations under the franchise agreement and
the franchisee has commenced operations. Area development fees and related
direct expenses are recognized ratably upon opening of the applicable
restaurants. Continuing royalties from franchisees, which are a percentage of
the gross sales of franchised operations, are recognized as income when earned.
Franchise development expenses, which consist primarily of legal costs
associated with developing and executing master franchise agreements,
are expensed as incurred.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the
Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
INCOME TAXES - Income taxes are provided for in accordance with SFAS No. 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes. SFAS No. 109 requires an asset and liability
approach in the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the
expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying
amounts and the tax bases of the Company's assets and liabilities.
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - The income (loss) per share is presented
in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share. SFAS No.
128 replaced the presentation of primary and fully diluted earnings (loss) per
share (EPS) with a presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is
calculated by dividing the income or loss available to common shareholders by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or
other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common
stock.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK - CREDIT RISK
represents the accounting loss that would be recognized at the reporting date if
counterparties failed completely to perform as contracted. Concentrations of
credit risk (whether on or off balance sheet) that arise from financial
instruments exist for groups of customers or counterparties when they have
similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet
contractual obligations to be similarly effected by changes in economic or
other conditions.
Financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk to the Company include lease
liabilities whereby the Company is contingently liable as the primary leasee of
certain leases that were assigned to third parties in connection with various
store closures (see Note 6).
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentration
of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and
receivables. At September 30, 1999, notes receivable totaled $483,000 and were
from three entities. The notes receivables are generally collateralized by
buildings and equipment and guaranteed by certain individuals. Additionally,
the Company has receivables of $192,000, which consists principally of current
franchise receivables.
The Company purchases 100% of its restaurant food and paper from one vendor.
The Company believes that there are a sufficient number of other suppliers from
which food and paper could be purchased to prevent any long-term adverse
consequences.
The Company operates in one industry segment, restaurants. A geographic
concentration exists because the Company's customers are generally located in
the State of Colorado.
The estimated fair values for financial instruments are determined at
discrete points in time based on relevant market information. These estimates
involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The carrying
amounts of cash, receivables, notes receivables, long-term debt, accounts
payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value as a result of the
short-term maturities or interest rates that approximate the Company's current
expected borrowing and lending rates.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - In June 1997, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
130, Reporting Comprehensive Income. SFAS No. 130, which is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997, defines comprehensive income as
all changes in shareholders' equity exclusive of transactions with owners, such
as capital investments. Comprehensive income includes net income or loss,
changes in certain assets and liabilities that are reported directly in equity
such as translation adjustments on investments in foreign subsidiaries, and
certain changes in minimum pension liabilities. The Company's comprehensive
income (loss) was equal to its net income (loss) for all periods presented in
these financial statements.
ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial
statements and the accompanying notes. The actual results could differ from
those estimates.
RECLASSIFICATION - Certain reclassifications have been made to conform 1998
financial statements to the presentation in 1999. The reclassifications had no
effect on net loss.
2. SALE OF RESTAURANTS:
In connection with the sale of RTC in 1995, the Company remained a guarantor
on certain property leases. RTC subsequently declared bankruptcy and the Company
became obligated to perform on their guarantee.
In 1995, the Company closed its operations in Las Vegas (LV) and has
subsequently focused substantially all its market efforts in Colorado. In
connection with the closure of restaurants in LV, the Company subleased its
property location. Under its sublease agreement, the Company has a continuing
liability for a portion of the lease. As of September 30, 1999, the estimated
liability for the RTC and LV lease obligations is $462,000 of which $202,000 is
recorded as a current liability.
In 1996, the Company sold its interest in one of its managed limited
partnerships to the limited partner. The Company remains a guarantor on $228,000
of notes payable assumed by the purchaser. The purchaser and an additional
guarantor have personally agreed to indemnify the Company for any payments made
on the note by the Company.
The Company closed a store because a local government body condemned the
development on which it was located. The Company moved the building and
equipment to a storage facility, and in 1999, sold the building and equipment
to a franchisee to open a new store. As a result of a court ruling on the
condemnation, the Company recorded a loss in 1999 of $179,000 associated
with the charge-off of its carrying costs on the site. The Company expects to
be reimbursed for certain costs, which is included as a $20,000 receivable at
September 30, 1999 and continues to pursue recovery of additional amounts
related to the condemnation.
In 1998, the Company sold a restaurant to a franchisee for $374,000 cash and
a $76,000 note. The Company recognized a gain on the sale in the amount of
approximately $184,000, which is included in loss (gain) on disposal of
restaurants and equipment.
3. INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME:
Investments as of September 30, 1999 consist of the following:
<TABLE> <C> <C> <C>
Unrealized
Cost Gain (Loss) Investments
________ ___________ ___________
Fixed income bonds and CDs $299,000 $ - $299,000
</TABLE>
4. NOTES RECEIVABLE:
Notes receivable consist of the following as of September 30, 1999:
<TABLE>
<C> <C>
Note receivable, 8%, monthly payments of principal and interest
are due in the amount of $3,410, with the final payment due in
June 2010. Collateralized by a building and equipment and
guaranteed by an individual. $294,000
Note receivable, 12%, monthly payments of principal and interest
in the amount of $760, with the final payment in September 2001.
Collateralized by a second interest in building and equipment. 76,000
Note receivable, 8%, monthly payments of principal and interest
are due in the amount of $940, with the final payment due in June
2008. This receivable may be due earlier if sales generated by the
collateralized restaurant exceed a certain dollar amount.
Collateralized by a second interest in a building and guaranteed by
an individual. 71,000
Note receivable, 9%, monthly payments of principal and interest
in the amount of $1,245, with final payment in September 2000
collateralized by building and equipment. The note is personally
guaranteed by an individual. The borrower of this note has not
made payments in over one year, and the noteholder was brought to
court to collect. The judgment order was in favor of the Company
for the full note balance, plus interest and attorney fees.
The Company believes that the collateral and the noteholder's
personal net worth is adequate to cover the judgment order amount. 42,000
_______
483,000
Less current portion. (48,000)
$435,000
=======
5. DEBT:
Note payable to a financial institution, monthly payments of
interest only are due until December 1, 1999. Starting in
December 1999, equal monthly payments of principal and interest
are due in the amount of $8,000 with the final payment due in
November 2014. The interest rate on the note is variable based
on the average yield on 30-day financial commercial paper plus 3%.
During the first 60 months of the loan term, at the option of the
Company, the interest rate may be converted to a fixed rate equal
to the 10-year treasury bill rate plus 3%, with a floor of 8%.
This note is guaranteed by a significant stockholder entity
(see Note 9)for 50% of the outstanding loan balances for the first
5 years of the loan term, with a reduction of the guarantee
beginning with the 6th year. $510,000
Promissory note, payable by a limited partnership, of which the
Company is the general partner, interest and principal payable
monthly, with the final payment due in August 2004. The interest
rate on the note is variable based on the 30-day commercial paper
plus 3%, with a floor of 6%. At the option of the Company, the
interest rate may be converted to a fixed rate equal to the 7-year
treasury bill rate plus 3%, with a floor of 8%. This note is
guaranteed by the Company, and the limited partner who is also a
significant stockholder (see Note 9). 150,000
Note payable to an individual and his pension plan with
interest at 12%, payable quarterly, principal due in May 2000. 300,000
Other, various terms. 186,000
_________
1,146,000
Less current portion. 399,000
$ 747,000
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</TABLE>
As of September 30, 1999, debt payments over the next five years are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<C> <C>
2000 $ 399,000
2001 111,000
2002 112,000
2003 83,000
2004 61,000
Thereafter 380,000
_________
$1,146,000
=========
</TABLE>
During the year, the Company obtained a loan from a financial institution.
Under the terms of the loan, the Company can borrow up to $3,000,000. The
balance is $510,000 at September 30, 1999. Borrowings under the commitment can
be made only for the development of three new Good Times Restaurants. The loan
is partially guaranteed by a significant stockholder (or entities related to
the significant stockholder) (see Note 9). The Company has agreed to pay the
guarantors an annual fee in the amount of 1% of the average outstanding
principal in cash or 1.5% of the average outstanding principal in common stock,
and issued a warrant to purchase 426,667 shares at $.0001 per share which is
only exercisable in the event of the bankruptcy of the Company. Furthermore,
the Company agreed to certain covenants to remain in effect so long as the
guarantee is in place.
During the year, the Company entered into two commitment letters with a
financial institution. Under the terms of the commitments, the Company can
borrow up to $1,850,000. There were no borrowings as of September 30, 1999.
Borrowings under the commitments can be made only for the development of five
new Good Times Restaurants and the repayment of a $300,000 note due to a third
party. Furthermore, the Company has agreed to certain covenants to remain in
effect while the loan is outstanding.
6. COMMITMENTS:
The Company's office space, and the land underlying the Drive Thru restaurant
facilities, are leased under operating leases. Certain leases include provisions
for additional contingent rental payments if sales volumes exceed specified
levels. The Company paid no material amounts as a result of these provisions.
Following is a summary of operating lease activities:
<TABLE>
<C> <C>
OPERATING
LEASES
1999
_________
Minimum rentals $ 1,325,000
Less sublease rentals (473,000)
_________
Net rent paid $ 852,000
=========
</TABLE>
As of September 30, 1999, future minimum rental commitments required under
Good Times and Drive Thru capital and operating leases that have initial or
remaining noncancellable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<C> <C>
OPERATING
LEASES
2000 $ 1,465,000
2001 1,354,000
2002 1,333,000
2003 1,226,000
2004 1,151,000
Thereafter 8,017,000
__________
14,546,000
Less sublease rentals (4,815,000)
__________
$ 9,731,000
==========
</TABLE>
The Company remains contingently liable on several leases of restaurants
that were previously sold, which have been included in the future minimum rental
commitment schedule above. The Company is also a guarantor on a Small Business
Administration loan to a franchisee for approximately $357,000.
The Company is subject to litigation in the normal course of business. The
litigation is not expected to have a material impact to the Company.
7. MANAGED LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS:
Drive Thru is the general partner of certain limited partnerships that were
formed to develop Drive Thru restaurants. Limited partner contributions have
been used to construct new restaurants. Drive Thru, as a general partner,
generally receives an allocation of approximately 50% of the profit and losses
and a fee for its management services. The limited partners' equity has been
recorded as a minority interest in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
8. INCOME TAXES:
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) are comprised of the following at
September 30, 1999:
<TABLE>
<C> <C> <C>
Current Long-Term
_______ _________
Deferred assets (liabilities):
Partnership basis difference $ - $ 572,000
Net operating loss carryforward - 2,003,000
Property and equipment basis differences - (1,045,000)
Other accrued liability difference 140,000 46,000
_______ _________
Net deferred tax assets 140,000 1,576,000
Less valuation allowance* (140,000) (1,576,000)
_______ _________
Net deferred tax assets $ - $ -
======= =========
</TABLE>
___________________________
* The valuation allowance increased by $2,000 during the year ended September
30, 1999.
The Company has no taxable income under Federal and state tax laws.
Therefore, no provision for income taxes was included. The Company has net
operating loss carryforwards of approximately $5,360,000 for income tax purposes
which expire from 2002 through 2012. The use of these losses may be restricted
in the future due to changes in ownership.
Total income tax expense for the years ended 1999 and 1998 differed from the
amounts computed by applying the U.S. Federal statutory tax rates to pre-tax
income as follows:
<TABLE>
<C> <C> <C>
1999 1998
____ ____
Total expense computed by applying the U.S.
statutory rate (34%) $20,000 $(77,000)
Effect of net operating loss carryforward (22,000) 77,000
Other 2,000 -
______ _______
Provision for income taxes (rounded) $ - $ -
====== =======
</TABLE>
9. RELATED PARTIES:
In fiscal 1998, the Bailey Company (the "Baileys"), a significant common
stock stockholder, converted all of the outstanding Convertible Preferred Stock
to common stock. In fiscal 1999, the Baileys purchased 350,000 shares of common
stock, and received 25,000 warrants in conjunction with the purchases (see Notes
10 and 11).
The Baileys have entered into a co-development agreement with the Company as
well as two franchise agreements and an attendant management agreement. The
Company also leases office space from the Bailey's. Rent paid to the Baileys in
1999 was $44,000. The Baileys and the Company have guaranteed a loan made to the
co-development partnership in the amount of $150,000. The Baileys construction
division renovated a new store of the Company, which opened in October 1999.
The Company owed the Baileys approximately $150,000 for this construction at
September 30, 1999. Two of the Company's Board members are principals of the
Baileys. As described in Note 5, the Baileys have also agreed to guarantee
certain loan arrangements and the Company has agreed to pay the Baileys a fee
for this guarantee.
10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
In 1998, the shareholders approved a one-for-five reverse stock split of the
Company's common stock. All references to number of shares, except shares
Authorized, and to per share information in the consolidated financial
statements have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split on a
retroactive basis.
The Company has the authority to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock.
The Board of Directors has the authority to issue such preferred shares in
series and determine the rights and preferences of the shares as may be
determined by the Board of Directors.
In 1996, the Company closed the sale of $1 million of preferred stock. In
August 1998, the preferred stockholder exercised its right to convert the
preferred stock to common stock at a rate of $2.34375. All such preferred stock
was converted and none is outstanding at September 30, 1999. At September 30,
1998, there were $25,000 of dividends in arrears, which were paid in fiscal
1999.
A significant stockholder entity purchased 350,000 shares of common stock
through two private placements in fiscal 1999. In conjunction with the second
purchase, the significant stockholder received 25,000 warrants.
11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION:
Earnings Per Share - The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS:
<TABLE>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
__________________________________________
INCOME SHARES PER SHARE
(NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) AMOUNT
___________ _____________ _________
<C> <C> <C> <C>
BASIC EPS
Income available to common
shareholders $58,000 1,921,361 $.03
===
Effect of dilutive options
and warrants - 25,305
______ _________
DILUTED EPS
Income available to common
shareholders plus assumed
conversions $58,000 1,946,666 $.03
====== ========= ===
</TABLE>
Vested options to purchase 115,999 shares of common stock were outstanding
at September 30, 1999. All of these options had a dilutive effect on the 1999
EPS. For purposes of calculating diluted EPS, those options resulted in 25,305
incremental shares for 1999, determined using the treasury stock method. These
options had exercise prices ranging from $2.31 to $2.50 per share for 1999.
The Company also had warrants outstanding at September 30, 1999 to purchase
35,000 shares of common stock. All of these warrants had an anti-dilutive
effect on the diluted EPS and were therefore excluded from the calculation.
Basic and diluted EPS were the same for fiscal 1998 as the Company had
losses from continuing operations and therefore, the effect of all potential
common stocks was antidilutive.
The Company has an incentive stock option plan (the ISO) and a non-statutory
stock option plan (the NSO) whereby 525,000 shares and 125,000 shares,
respectively, are reserved for issuance. As of September 30, 1999, options for
the purchase of 236,880 and 48,001 shares of common stock are outstanding under
these plans, respectively, and no options have been exercised.
The following is a summary of activity under these stock option plans for the
years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999.
INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS - Activity for incentive stock options is summarized
below.
<TABLE>
1998 1999
____________________ ____________________
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
OF SHARES PRICE OF SHARES PRICE
_________ ________ _________ ________
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding, beginning of year 71,500 $2.50 106,180 $2.50
Canceled (1,200) $2.50 (1,700) $2.42
Granted 35,880 $2.50 132,400 $3.12
_______ _______
Outstanding, end of year 106,180 $2.50 236,880 $2.85
======= =======
</TABLE>
For all incentive stock options granted during 1998 and 1999, the weighted
average fair value per option was approximately $1.64 and $2.56, respectively.
The outstanding options at September 30, 1998 and 1999 had weighted average
exercise prices of $2.50 and $2.85, respectively.
At September 30, 1999, options for 67,998 shares were exercisable. Additional
options will become exercisable as follows:
<TABLE>
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, OF SHARES PRICE
________________________ _________ ________
<C> <C> <C>
2000 22,646 $2.86
2001 40,134 $2.91
2002 53,420 $2.96
2003 52,682 $3.12
_______
Total 168,882
=======
</TABLE>
If not previously exercised, options outstanding at September 30, 1999 will
expire as follows:
[/TABLE]
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, OF SHARES PRICE
________________________ _________ ________
[C] [C] [C]
2007 70,400 $2.50
2008 131,700 $2.50
2009 34,780 $3.12
_______
Total 236,880
=======
[/TABLE]
NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTIONS - The Company has also granted non-qualified
options which are summarized as follows for the years ended September 30, 1998
and 1999:
[/TABLE]
1998 1999
____________________ ____________________
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
OF SHARES PRICE OF SHARES PRICE
_________ ________ _________ ________
[C] [C] [C] [C] [C]
Outstanding, beginning of year 21,121 $11.70 26,000 $ 5.38
Granted 14,000 $ 2.50 34,001 $ 2.31
Canceled/expired (9,121) $15.60 (12,000) $ 8.75
______ ______
Outstanding, end of year 26,000 $ 5.38 48,001 $ 2.37
====== ======
[/TABLE]
For all non-qualified stock options granted during 1998 and 1999, the
weighted average fair value per option was approximately $1.07 and $1.65,
respectively. The outstanding options at September 30, 1998 and 1999 had
weighted average exercise prices of $5.38 and $2.37, respectively.
All outstanding non-qualified options were exercisable at September 30, 1999.
If not previously exercised, non-qualified options outstanding at September 30,
1999 will expire as follows:
[/TABLE]
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, OF SHARES PRICE
________________________ _________ ________
[C] [C] [C]
2002 14,000 $2.50
2003 34,001 $2.31
______
Total 48,001
======
[/TABLE]
STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS - The Company has granted warrants which are
summarized as follows for the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999:
<TABLE>
1998 1999
____________________ ____________________
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
OF SHARES PRICE OF SHARES PRICE
_________ ________ _________ ________
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding, beginning of year 571,073 $9.85 546,603 $ 9.95
Granted - $ - 25,000 $ 4.00
Repriced - canceled - $ - (536,603) $ 7.00
Repriced - reissued - $ - 536,603 $ 3.00
Exercised - $ - (105,832) $ 3.00
Expired (24,470) $6.75 (430,771) $ 3.00
_______ _______
Outstanding, end of year 546,603 $9.95 35,000 $ 4.86
======= =======
</TABLE>
All outstanding warrants were exercisable at September 30, 1999. If not
previously exercised, warrants outstanding at September 30, 1999 will expire as
follows:
<TABLE>
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, OF SHARES PRICE
________________________ _________ ________
<C> <C> <C>
2000 10,000 $7.00
2004 25,000 $4.00
______
Total 35,000
======
</TABLE>
PRO FORMA STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION DISCLOSURES - The Company applies APB
Opinion 25 and related interpretations in accounting for stock options and
warrants which are granted to employees. Accordingly, no compensation cost has
been recognized for grants of options and warrants to employees since the
exercise prices were not less than the fair value of the Company's common stock
on the grant dates. Had compensation cost been determined based on the fair
value at the grant dates for awards under those plans consistent with the
method of FAS 123, the Company's net loss and loss per share would have been
changed to the pro forma amounts indicated below.
<TABLE>
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
________________________
1998 1999
<C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) applicable to common
stockholders:
As reported $(266,000) $58,000
Pro forma (297,000) (64,000)
Net income (loss) per common share:
As reported $ (.20) .03
Pro forma $ (.22) (.03)
</TABLE>
The fair value of each employee option granted in 1998 and 1999 was
estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model
with the following weighted average assumptions:
<TABLE>
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
________________________
1998 1999
<C> <C> <C>
Expected volatility 105% 114%
Risk-free interest rate 5.5% 5.5%
Expected dividends - -
Expected terms (in years) 4 5
</TABLE>
Subsequent to year-end, the Company issued 79,791 incentive stock options at
a exercise price of $3.12. These options expire in the fiscal year 2010. The
Company also issued 12,000 non-statutory options at an exercise price of $3.12,
which expire in the year 2004.
12. RETIREMENT PLAN:
The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan (the Plan). Eligible employees
may make voluntary contributions to the Plan, which are matched by the Company,
using the Company's common stock in an amount equal to 25% of the employees
contribution up to 6% of their compensation. The amount of employee
contributions is limited as specified in the Plan. The Company may, at its
discretion, make additional contributions to the Plan or change the matching
percentage. The Company has accrued for contributions of $20,000 at September
30, 1999.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEMS 9-12.
The information required by Items 9 through 12 of Part III is incorporated
by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on January 20, 2000.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished as part of this
report:
Exhibit
Number Description
_______ ___________
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (previously filed on
November 30, 1988 as Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-18 (File No. 33-25810-LA) and incorporated
herein by reference and incorporated herein by reference)
3.2 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant dated
January 23, 1990 (previously filed on January 18, 1990 as Exhibit
3.1 to the registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-K
(File No. 33-25810-LA) and incorported herein by reference)
3.4 Restated Bylaws of Registrant dated June 10, 1996 (previously filed
as Exhibit 3.4 to the registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.5 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation (previously
filed as Exhibit 3.5 to the registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.6 Restated Bylaws of Registrant dated November 7, 1997 (previously
filed as Exhibit 3.6 to the registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.1 Form of Warrant Certificate for the purchase of an aggregate of
920,000 shares of registrant's common stock issued in 1990 public
offering (previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-33972) on March 26,
1990 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.2 Form of Underwriters' Warrant for the purchase of 80,000 shares
issued in connection with 1990 public offering (previously filed as
Exhibit 1.4 on the registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(File No. 33-33972) on March 26, 1990 and incorporated herein by
reference)
4.3 Form of Underwriters' Warrant for the purchase of 69,000 units issued
in connection with 1992 public offering (previously filed as Exhibit
1.4 on the registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No.
33-46813) on March 27, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.4 Form of Warrant Certificate for the purchase of an aggregate of
720,000 shares of registrant's common stock issued in 1992 public
offering (previously filed as Exhibit 4.4 on the registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-46813) on March 27,
1992 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.5 Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement (previously filed as Exhibit
4.3 on the registrant's Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-46813) on
March 27, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.6 Form of Warrant Certificate or purchase an aggregate of 105,000 shares
of registrant's common stock issued in November 1991 private offering
(previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 on registrants Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 1991 and incorporated herein by
reference)
4.7 Form of Registration Rights Agreement relating to 105,000 shares of the
registrant's common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants issued in
November 1991 private offering (previously filed as Exhibit 4.3 on
registrants Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1991
and incorporated herein by reference)
4.8 Form of Warrant Certificate for the purchase of an aggregate 50,000
shares of registrant's common stock issued to limited partners of Good
Times Limited Partnership I (previously filed as Exhibit 4.14 on the
registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1(File No. 33-46813) on
March 27, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.11 Form of Warrant dated June 1, 1995 for the purchase of 50,000 shares of
registrant's common stock at an exercise price of $1.40 per share
issued to Boulder Radiologists Inc., Defined Benefit plan - Dubach, of
indebtedness by registrant to Dr. Kenneth Dubach (previously filed as
Exhibit 4.15 on registrant's Form 10-KSB/A for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.12 First Amended and Restated Series B Warrant Agreement (previously filed
as Exhibit 4.16 on registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.13 Third Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement (previously filed as
Exhibit 4.17 on registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.14 Fourth Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement made effective as of
February 10, 1999 between Good Times Restaurants Inc. And American
Securities Transfer, Inc. Regarding the Series A Warrants of Good Times
Restaurants Inc. (previously filed as Exhibit 7.1 to the registrant's
current report on Form 8-K dated April 6, 1999 (File No. 0-18590) and
incorporated herein by reference)
4.15 Second Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement made effective as of
February 10, 1999 between Good Times Restaurants Inc. And American
Securities Transfer, Inc. Regarding hte Series B Warrants of Good Times
Restaurants (previously filed as Exhibit 7.2 to the registrant's
current report on Form 8-K dated April 6, 1999 (File No. 0-18590) and
incorporated herein by reference)
4.16 Amendment to Shareholder Rights Plan (previously filed on Form 8-K
dated October 14, 1999) and incorporated herein by reference
10.1 Form of Promissory Note dated June 1, 1995 by and between Good Times
Restaurants Inc. And Boulder Radiologist Inc. Pension Plan FBO Dubach
in the amount of $300,000 due and payable on May 31, 2000 (previously
filed as Exhibit 10.28 to the registrant's Form 10-KSB/A for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.3 Form of Promissory Note dated November 3, 1995 by and between AT&T
Commercial Finance Corporation, Boise Co-Development Limited
Partnership, Good Times Drive Thru Inc. as general partner, and Good
Times Restaurants Inc. as guarantor in the amount of $254,625
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.34 to the registrant's Form 10-KSB/A
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.4 Form of Promissory Note dated November 3, 1995 by and between AT&T
Commerical Finance Corporation, Boise Co-Development Limited
Partnership, Good Times Drive Thru Inc. as general partner, and Good
Times Restaurants as guarantor in the amount of $104,055 (previously
filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the registrant's Form 10-KSB/A for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.7 Registration Rights Agreement dated May 31, 1996 regarding registration
rights of the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the
registrant's Form 10-KSB/A for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.8 Employment Agreement dated May 3, 1996 between Registrant and Boyd E.
Hoback (previously filed as Exhibit 10.17 on registrant's Form 10-KSB
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.9 Amendment and Agreement regarding Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
by and between Good Times Restaurants Inc. And The Bailey Company dated
December 3, 1887, effective as of October 31, 1997 (previously filed as
Exhibit 10.13 on registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.10 Indemnification by Dr. Kenneth Dubach to Good Times Drive Thru Inc.
dated December 10, 1996 with respect to the promissory note of the
Boise Co-Development Limited Partnership dated November 3, 1995 in the
original amount of $254,625 and the promissory note dated November 3,
1995 in the original amont of $104,055 (previously filed as Exhibit
10.14 on registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September
30, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.12 Office lease (previously filed as Exhibit 10.12 on registrant's
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998 and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.13 The Bailey Company Guaranty Agreement (previously filed as Exhibit
10.13 on registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September
30, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.14 Safeco commitment letter (previously filed as Exhibit 10.14 on
registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.15 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan of registrant, as amended (previously
filed as Exhibit 4.9 on registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.16 1992 Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan of registrant, as amended
(previously filed as Exhibit 4.10 on registrant's Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 1998 and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.17 The Bailey Company Private Placement Agreement Letter (previously
filed as Exhibit 10.1 on registrant's Form 10-QSB for the quarter
ended March 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.18 *Merrill Lynch Commitment Letter
21.1 Subsidiaries of registrant (previously filed as Exhibit 21.1 on
registrant's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September 30,
1998 and incorporated herein by reference)
23.1 *Consent of HEIN + ASSOCIATES LLP
27.1 *Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. There were no reports on Form 8-K filed by the
registrant during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended September 30,
1999.
*Filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
GOOD TIMES RESTAURANTS INC.
Date: December 17, 1999 By:/s/ Boyd E. Hoback
_____________________
Boyd E. Hoback, President
and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/ Geoffrey R. Bailey Chairman of the Board December 15, 1999
of Directors
/s/ Boyd E. Hoback President and Chief December 15, 1999
Executive Officer (principal
exeuctive and financial officer)
and Director
/s/ Susan Knutson Controller (principal December 15, 1999
accounting officer)
/s/ Dan W. James II Director December 15, 1999
/s/ David E. Bailey Director December 15, 1999
/s/ Thomas P. McCarty Director December 15, 1999
/s/ Alan A. Teran Director December 15, 1999
/s/ Richard J. Stark Director December 15, 1999
Private Client Group
Merrill Lynch Business
Financial Services Inc.
222 North LaSalle Street
17th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312-269-4452
FAX: 312-269-1378
August 26, 1999
Mr. Boyd Hoback
President
Good Times Drive Thru Burgers
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
Re: APPROVAL OF WCMA REDUCING REVOLVER LOAN
Dear Mr. Hoback,
On behalf of Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services Inc. ("MLBFS"), I am
pleased to inform you that MLBFS has approved the request of Good Times Drive
Thru Burgers ("Customer") for the WCMA Reducing Revolver Loan hereafter
described.
The following is a summary of what I believe to be the major terms and
conditions, which will be included in the final documents evidencing the WCMA
Reducing Revolver Loan. It is not, of course, intended to be a complete
statement of said terms and conditions thereof.
FACILITY TYPE: WCMA REDUCING REVOLVER LOAN
__________________________________________
Description: A WCMA Reducing Revolver Loan (Loan) is similar to a conventional
term loan, but is funded out of a line of credit activated in conjunction with
a Merrill Lynch WCMA Account (WCMA Line of Credit). Each month after funding:
(i) accrued interest will be charged to the WCMA Line of Credit; (ii) the WCMA
Line of Credit will be reduced by the amount that would be payable on account of
principal if the Loan were a conventional term loan amortized over the same term
and in the same manner as the Loan; and (iii) Customer will be required to make
sufficient deposits into the WCMA Account to assure that the unpaid balance of
the Loan does not exceed the WCMA Line of Credit, as reduced each month.
Advantages of WCMA Reducing Revolver Loan: Due to its unique structure, the Loan
offers the same assured amortization and planned cash flow as a conventional
term loan, and at the same time:
- Can be prepaid at any time in whole or in part.
- Allows for re-borrowing on a revolving basis of amounts prepaid.
- Enables use of excess or temporary cash balances to substantially
reduce term financing costs without impairing working capital.
Loan Purpose: The proposed facility will be used to refinance a note payable for
$300,000.00 and to provide permanent financing for the development of five (5)
Good Times Restaurants locations in the Denver, Colorado area.
Maximum Loan Amount: $1,850,000.00, or 100% of the amount necessary to fulfill
or satisfy the Loan Purpose, whichever is less.
Advances: The Loan may be funded in up to 6 advances of not less than
$150,000.00 each, as requested by Customer during the period ending on September
30, 2000 (the Conversion Date). Prior to each advance, MLBFS shall obtain a
first leasehold mortgage on the building and a first lien upon the furniture,
fixtures and equipment at the site to be finance by MLBFS and a listing of the
costs to construct the new location, including invoices for items in excess of
$25,000.00.
Interest Rate: Variable at a per annum rate equal to the sum of 2.75% plus the
30-day Dealer Commercial Paper Rate (as published in The Wall Street Journal),
based upon actual days elapsed over a 360-day year. Interest will normally be
charged each month to the WCMA Line of Credit.
Term: 84 months.
Monthly Line of Credit Reduction: Stepped up monthly reduction as follows:
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Monthly Reduction
Months (Percentage of Loan Amount)
______ _________________________
<C> <C>
1-12 .90%
13-24 .98%
25-36 1.07%
37-48 1.17%
49-60 1.28%
61-72 1.40%
73-84 1.53%
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At the end of the 84th month of the term, the WCMA Line of Credit will be
terminated, and any then outstanding Loan balance will be due as a balloon
payment.
Prepayment: The Loan may be prepaid at any time in whole or in part without
premium or penalty.
Commitment Fee: $27,750.00
Collateral: The obligations of Customer shall be secured by all of the
following:
MLBFS will obtain a first leasehold mortgage and a first lien upon the
furniture, fixtures and equipment at the new locations to be financed with the
BFS Proposed.
Real Property Collateral Requirements. Customer will be required, at its sole
cost and expense, to provide the following inform and substance reasonably
satisfactory to MLBFS:
(i) a policy or commitment for a policy of ALTA mortgagee's title leasehold
insurance insuring MLBFS' lien upon the Real Properties for the full amount of
Customer's indebtedness, and issued by Chicago Title Insurance Company, Lawyers
Title Insurance Company or one of their respective agents, or another title
insurance company selected by MLBFS, in form and subject only to exceptions
reasonably satisfactory to MLBFS;
(ii) a Phase 1 Environmental Audit Report on the Real Properties prepared
by an environmental specialist selected by MLBFS indicating that the Real
Properties does not contain any hazardous materials above EPA approved action
levels and complies with all applicable laws with respect to hazardous
materials, and that the condition, use and location of the Real Properties do
not indicate that the Real Properties has environmental problems or is likely
to have environmental problems in the future;
(iii) a current as-built ALTA survey of the Real Properties, prepared by a
surveyor selected by MLBFS, certified in favor of MLBFS and the title insurance
company; and
(vi) such other agreements, documents and instruments in connection with the
Real Properties or MLBFS' lien thereon as MLBFS or the title insurance company
may reasonably require.
Real Estate Expense Deposit. On or before the date of acceptance hereof by
Customer, Customer shall furnish MLBFS with a Real Estate Expense Deposit in the
amount of $4,000.00. Said shall be applied by MLBFS on account of the
out-of-pocket expenses to third parties incurred in fulfilling the Real Estate
Collateral Requirements set forth above, with any unused portion refunded to
Customer.
Guarantors: Good Times Restaurants Inc.
Covenants: The Loan Documents evidencing the WCMA Reducing Revolver Loan will
contain the following covenants, as well as others of the type
customarily required by lenders for similar facilities:
No Purchase of Securities. The proceeds of the WCMA Reducing Revolver Loan
may not be used to purchase or carry securities.
Continuity. Customer and Good Times Restaurants, Inc. ("GTR") will continue
and maintain its business, existence, ownership and good standing.
Minimum Tangible Net Worth. Customer's and GTR's consolidated "tangible net
worth" shall at all times exceed $2,750,000.00. For the purposes hereof, the
term "tangible net worth" shall mean Customer's net worth as shown on
Customer's and GTR's consolidated financial statements prepared in a manner
consistent with the terms hereof, but excluding an amount equal to (i) any
assets which are ordinarily classified as "intangible" in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, and (ii) any amounts now or hereafter
directly or indirectly owing to Customer or GTR by officers, shareholders or
affiliates of Customer and GTR.
Minimum Net Cash Flow. The consolidated "Net Cash Flow" of Customer and GTR
as of the end of each of its fiscal years shall not be less than $100,000.00. As
used herein, Net Cash Flow shall mean the excess of (i) the sum of Customer's
and GTR's annual net after-tax income and depreciation and similar non-cash
charges, over (ii) the sum of the current portion of Customer's and GTR's long
term debt and any dividends or other distributions (other than stock dividends
that do not impact the consolidated cash flow); all as set forth on Customer's
and GTR's consolidated annual financial statements prepared in a manner
consistent with the terms hereof. Customer and GTR will be allowed to pay
stock dividends to shareholders, provided such dividends do not cause other
defaults under the BFS loan facility.
Debt Service Coverage Covenant. On a consolidated basis, Customer and GTR
must maintain a ratio of Cash Flow to current portion of long-term debt not less
than 1.4:1. Cash flow is defined as net profit plus depreciation and
amortization plus any non-recurring expenses less cash dividends and
non-recurring income to be monitored annually.
The Bailey Company Guaranty. With the exception of the guaranty of the
Safeco and FFCA debt of $6,000,000.00,(which The Bailey Company has agreed to
guaranty up to 50%). The Bailey Company and each of its affiliates shall agree
that if one or any of them shall guaranty any debt of GTDTB or GTR, they shall
provide MLBFS with a comparable guaranty. This exception shall only be valid if
Customer is able to provide MLBFS with valid, executed commitment letters from
SafeCo and/or FFCA dated prior to June 2, 1999. This exception shall expire
upon the sooner of a) the date upon which the SafeCo and FFCA loan commitment
expire; or b) December 31, 2000.
No Dividends/Distributions: Customer and GTR shall not make any cash
dividends, or any other dividends that will require future cash dividends.
Reporting Requirements: The reporting requirements for this transaction will
be the following; quarterly consolidated interims from the Customer and the
Business Guarantor and Annual audited financial statements from the Business
Guarantor. MLBFS will continue to require quarterly financial statements form
The Bailey Company. Customer will be required to provide MLBFS with a copy of
each of the following:
Annual Financial Statements. The annual Audited financial statements of each
Business Guarantor;
Interim Financial Statements. The quarterly consolidated interim financial
statements of Customer, each Business Guarantor, and The Bailey Company;
Paid Tax Bills. Each real estate tax bill on or issued in connection with
the Real Properties, together with evidence of payment of such tax bill; and
Other Information. Such other information as MLBFS may from time to time
reasonably request relating to Customer, any Guarantor or the Collateral.
This Approval and MLBFS' obligations to fund the WCMA Reducing Revolver Loan are
further subject to its customary funding conditions, including, without
limitation, the following:
(i) Customer and each Guarantor shall have executed and delivered or caused
the execution and delivery of all agreements, instruments and documents required
by MLBFS, all of which shall be in form and substance satisfactory to MLBFS.
(ii) There shall not have occurred any material adverse change in the
business and financial condition of Customer or any Guarantor, or other event
which would lead MLBFS in good faith and with reasonable cause MLBFS to deem
itself insecure.
(iii) No event shall occur and be continuing which by itself or with notice
and/or the passage of time would constitute an Event of default under any of the
Loan Documents or any other documents required by MLBFS.
(iv) MLBFS shall have received and is satisfied with evidence of the
perfection and priority of its liens on the Collateral.
(v) This Approval shall not have expired.
In addition to the foregoing, this Approval and such funding are subject to the
receipt (where applicable) and satisfaction by MLBFS with the following:
(1) MLBFS receipt of a satisfactory reference from a lending institution.
(2) MLBFS receipt of copies of valid, accepted Commitment Letters from Safeco
and FFCA pertaining to the loans they have approved for GTR and GTDTB that
include a 50% guaranty from The Bailey Company. The Commitment Letters and/or
any extensions to said commitment must be dated prior to June 2, 1999.
(3) Our satisfaction with GTR's 06/30/99 financial statements.
(4) This approval expires on 8/27/99. No further extensions will be granted.
Customer shall keep the contents of this letter confidential, and shall not,
without the prior written consent of MLBFS, directly or indirectly include the
name, logo or any trademark of MLBFS or any of its affiliates in any press or
promotional publication. In no event shall Customer use this letter or its
contents as a representation of Customer's creditworthiness or shall any third
party rely upon the contents of this letter in extending credit to Customer.
In order for this Approval to become effective, Customer must indicate its
acceptance on a copy of this letter in the space set forth below, and return
said copy to the undersigned on or before August 27, 1999 with a check in the
amount of $17,750.00 for the unpaid balance of the commitment fee set forth
above (which fees shall be deemed fully earned by MLBFS upon Customer's
acceptance hereof, and shall not be refundable under any circumstances,
including, without limitation, any subsequent voiding of this Approval, as
hereafter provided), together with an additional check in the amount of
$20,000.00 for the Real Estate Expense Deposit required hereby. Thereafter,
this Approval will remain in effect subject to the above conditions until
September 30, 1999, after which it will at MLBFS' option be void unless on or
before such date all of the transactions contemplated hereby are closed.
If you have any questions about this letter or the Approval, please call Daniel
Lykken at (303) 446-5525.
Very truly yours,
MERRILL LYNCH BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
By: /s/ Brian P. Sparks, Credit Manager
ACCEPTED:
GOOD TIMES DRIVE THRU BURGERS
By: /s/ Boyd Hoback, President
cc: Daniel Lykken
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated November 5,
1999 accompanying the financial statements of Good Times Restaurants Inc. Also
incorporated by reference in the Form S-8 Reigstration Statement of Good Times
Restaurants Inc. And to the use of our name and the statements with respect to
us, as appearing under the heading "Experts" in the Registration Statement.
HEIN+ ASSOCIATES LLP
Denver, Colorado
December 13, 1999
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