SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 14, 1998
[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
For the transition period from ______ to ________
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-17980
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RALLY'S HAMBURGERS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 62-1210077
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer ID Number)
incorporation or organization)
14255 49TH STREET NORTH, BUILDING 1, SUITE 101, CLEARWATER, FL 33762
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 727/519-2000
Indicate by check mark whether Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the Registrant
was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock as of the latest practicable date.
CLASS - Common stock, Par value $.10 per share
OUTSTANDING AT July 15, 1998 - 25,030,464 shares
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 14, 1998 AND DECEMBER 28, 1997..............................3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 14, 1998 AND JUNE 29, 1997 AND TWO QUARTERS
ENDED JUNE 14, 1998 AND JUNE 29, 1997............................5
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
TWO QUARTERS ENDED JUNE 14, 1998 AND JUNE 29, 1997..............6
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)....7
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS......................................10
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS..................................................16
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES..............................................16
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES....................................17
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS................17
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION..................................................17
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K....18
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
RALLY'S HAMBURGERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
(UNAUDITED)
JUNE 14, DECEMBER 28,
1998 1997
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,665 $ 4,008
Restricted cash 1,380 1,380
Investments 135 446
Accounts receivable, net 2,925 1,949
Notes receivable 80 --
Inventory 1,207 1,052
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 499 1,057
Assets held for sale 1,099 1,076
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Total current assets 11,990 10,968
Property and equipment, net 65,347 68,067
Investment in affiliate, net of accumulated amortization 24,780 24,988
Notes receivable, net 685 872
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization 9,651 9,913
Reacquired franchise and territory rights, net of accumulated amortization 12,233 12,758
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization 4,204 4,334
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization 2,342 2,397
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$131,232 $134,297
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RALLY'S HAMBURGERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
JUNE 14, DECEMBER 29,
1998 1997
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 9,016 $ 7,076
Reserves for restaurant relocations and abandoned sites 2,289 1,665
Accrued liabilities 9,172 11,842
Current maturities of long term-debt and obligations under capital lease 1,244 1,194
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Total current liabilities 21,721 21,777
Senior notes, net of discounts 58,056 58,005
Long-term debt, less current maturities 4,013 4,017
Obligations under capital lease, less current maturities 5,054 5,228
Long-term reserves for restaurant relocations and adandoned sites 2,630 3,655
Other noncurrent liabilities 412 102
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Total liabilities 91,886 92,784
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock, $.10 par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares,
45,667 issued and outstanding 5 5
Common stock, $.10 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued
and outstanding 25,030,464 at June 14, 1998 and 24,836,900 at
December 28, 1997 2,503 2,484
Additional paid-in capital 97,774 97,277
Retained deficit (58,828) (56,145)
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41,454 43,621
Less treasury stock, at cost, 273,445 shares (2,108) (2,108)
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Net stockholders' equity 39,346 41,513
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$ 131,232 $ 134,297
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RALLY'S HAMBURGERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
QUARTER ENDED TWO QUARTERS ENDED
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JUNE 14, JUNE 29, JUNE 14, JUNE 29,
1998 1997 1998 1997
(12 Weeks) (13 Weeks) (24 Weeks) (26 Weeks)
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REVENUES:
Restaurant sales $ 33,173 $ 36,561 $ 64,135 $ 67,811
Franchise revenues and fees 1,108 1,346 2,151 2,481
Owner fee income 169 183 328 393
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Total revenues $ 34,450 $ 38,090 $ 66,614 $ 70,685
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Restaurant food and paper costs 10,503 12,013 20,550 21,889
Restaurant labor costs 10,343 10,455 20,051 20,274
Restaurant occupancy expense 1,664 1,613 3,216 3,104
Restaurant depreciation and amortization 1,687 1,761 3,364 3,527
Other restaurant operating expense 2,959 3,251 5,621 6,043
Advertising expense 2,747 3,378 4,391 4,833
Owner depreciation 145 157 281 314
Other depreciation and amortization 541 626 1,168 1,299
General and administrative expenses 2,777 3,079 6,258 6,651
Loss provisions 854 (75) 885 (56)
Loss (income) net of amortization on investment
in affiliate 198 -- 240 --
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Total costs and expenses 34,418 36,258 66,025 67,878
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Operating income (loss) 32 1,832 589 2,807
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 78 264 155 367
Interest expense (1,684) (1,854) (3,374) (3,734)
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(Loss) income before income tax expense (1,574) 242 (2,630) (560)
Income tax expense 26 150 52 300
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Net income (loss) $ (1,600) $ 92 $ (2,682) $ (860)
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Comprehensive (loss) income $ (1,600) $ 92 $ (2,682) $ (860)
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Net income (loss) per common share - basic $ (0.06) $ -- $ (0.11) $ (0.04)
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Net income (loss) per common share - diluted $ (0.06) $ -- $ (0.11) $ (0.04)
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Weighted average number of common shares - basic 24,698 20,552 24,633 20,545
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Weighted average number of common shares - diluted 24,698 20,552 24,633 20,545
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RALLY'S HAMBURGERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
TWO QUARTERS ENDED
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JUNE 14, JUNE 29,
1998 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $(2,682) $ (860)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities: -- --
Depreciation and amortization 4,812 5,142
Provision for losses on assets to be disposed of 885 (125)
Bond costs and discounts 184 --
Warrant expense -- 484
Provision for bad debt 103 (350)
Loss (income), net of amortization on investment in affilate 240 --
Provisions for income taxes 52 --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables (1,598) (935)
(Increase) decrease in notes receivable 107 98
Increase in inventory (104) (30)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets 818 (165)
Decrease in deposits and other (15) 250
Increase in accounts payable 1,940 1,081
(Decrease) increase in accrued liabilities (2,223) (446)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,519 4,144
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (1,180) (2,709)
Cash paid on business purchases (855) --
Decrease in investments 311 463
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 271 783
Cash paid for investments in affiliates (32) --
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Net cash used in by investing activities (1,485) (1,463)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in restricted cash -- 236
Principal payments in long-term debt and capital lease obligations (548) (880)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 55 68
Other equity funding 116 0
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Net cash used in financing activities (377) (576)
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Net increase in cash 657 2,105
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 4,008 2,285
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CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 4,665 $ 4,390
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information---
Interest paid, net $ 3,411 $ 3,533
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Income taxes paid $ -- $ 331
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RALLY'S HAMBURGERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The accompanying unaudited financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q
and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the
information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for
complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
necessary to present fairly the information set forth therein have been
included. The operating results for the two quarters ended June 14, 1998, are
not necessarily an indication of the results that may be expected for the fiscal
year ending December 28, 1998. Except as disclosed herein, there has been no
material change in the information disclosed in the notes to the consolidated
financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 28, 1997. Therefore it is suggested that the
accompanying financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company's
December 28, 1997 consolidated financial statements. As of December 29, 1997 the
Company changed from a 13 week quarter to a 12 week quarter with the exception
of the fourth quarter which will consist of sixteen weeks.
(b) PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION - The principal business of Rally's
Hamburgers, Inc. (the "Company", "Rally's") is the operation and franchising of
Rally's Restaurants. Rally's is one of the largest chains of double drive-thru
restaurants in the United States. At June 14, 1998, the Rally's system included
484 restaurants in 18 states located primarily in the Midwest and the Sunbelt
and are comprised of 230 Company-owned and operated, 254 franchised restaurants,
including 28 Company-owned restaurants in Western markets which are operated as
Rally's restaurants by CKE Restaurants, Inc. ("CKE"), a significant shareholder
of the Company, under an operating agreement which began July, 1996. Two
additional Company-owned stores covered by the operating agreement have been
converted to the Carl's Jr. format and are not included in the above store
count. The Company's restaurants offer high quality fast food. The Company
primarily serves the drive-thru and take-out segments of the quick-service
restaurant industry. The Company opened its first restaurant in January 1985 and
began offering franchises in November 1986.
The consolidated financial statements include Rally's Hamburgers, Inc.
and its wholly owned subsidiaries, each of which is described below. Rally's
Hamburgers, Inc. and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein, as
the context requires as "Rally's" or the "Company". All significant
inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The investment in
affiliate, which is owned more than 20% and less than 50% represents an
investment in Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. ("Checkers") and is recorded
under the equity method.
Rally's Hamburgers, Inc., and three of it's subsidiaries, Rally's of
Ohio, Inc., Self Service Drive Thru, Inc. and Hampton Roads Foods, Inc. own and
operate Rally's restaurants in various states. Additionally, Rally's Hamburgers,
Inc. operates as franchisor of the Rally's brand. Rally's Management, Inc.
provides overall corporate management of the Company's businesses. Rally's
Finance, Inc. was organized for the purpose of making loans to Rally's
franchisees to finance the acquisition of restaurant equipment and modular
buildings. RAR, Inc. was organized for the purpose of acquiring and operating a
corporate airplane and is currently inactive. The Company's wholly owned
subsidiary, ZDT Corporation, was formed to own the Zipps brand and franchise
system. MAC 1 was organized for the purpose of acquiring a manufacturer of
modular buildings and is currently inactive. The manufacturing business was sold
in January 1995.
(c) REVENUE RECOGNITION - The Company recognizes franchise fees as income
on the date a restaurant is opened, at which time the Company has performed its
obligations relating to such fees. Area development fees are generated from the
awarding of exclusive rights to develop, own and operate Rally's restaurants in
certain geographic areas pursuant to an Area Development Agreement. Such fees
are recognized as income on a pro rata basis as the restaurants are opened or
upon the cancellation or expiration of an Area Development Agreement. Both
franchise fees and area development fees are non-refundable. The Company also
receives royalty fees from franchisees typically in the amount of 4% of each
franchised restaurant's gross revenues, as defined in the Franchise Agreement.
Royalty fees are recognized as earned.
(d) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - The Company considers all highly liquid
instruments purchased with an original maturity of less than three months to be
cash equivalents.
(e) RESTRICTED CASH - Restricted cash consists of amounts held in various
Certificates of Deposit as collateral for Letters of Credit and Automated
Clearinghouse ("ACH") transactions.
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(f) RECEIVABLES - Receivables consist primarily of franchise fees,
royalties and notes due from franchisees and owner fee income and advances to
the National Advertising Fund which provides broadcast creative production for
use by the Company and its franchisees. Allowances for doubtful receivables were
$697,000 at June 14, 1998 and $431,000 at December 28, 1997.
(g) INVENTORY - Inventory is valued at latest invoice cost, which
approximates the lower of first-in, first-out cost or market.
(h) IMPAIRMENT OF LONG LIVED ASSETS - The Company accounts for tangible
property and intangibles under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed Of" (SFAS 121), which requires the write-down of certain
intangibles and tangible property associated with under performing sites to the
level supported by the forecasted discounted cash flow in cases where
undiscounted cash flow projected does not exceed the book value of the related
assets.
(i) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Property and equipment are depreciated using
the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated
methods for income tax purposes. The estimated useful lives for financial
reporting purposes are the shorter of 20 years or the lease life plus available
renewal options for buildings and property held under capital leases, eight
years for furniture and equipment, five years for software and computer systems
and the life of the lease for leasehold improvements. Expenditures for major
renewals and betterments are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance and
repairs are expensed as incurred.
(j) USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of the financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(k) DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - The balance
sheets as of June 14, 1998 and December 28, 1997 reflect the fair value amounts
which have been determined using available market information and appropriate
valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgement is required in
interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly,
the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts
that the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of
different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material
effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The carrying amounts of cash and
cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, and long-term debt are a
reasonable estimate of their fair value. Interest rates that are currently
available to the Company for issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining
maturities are used to estimate fair value for debt issues that are not quoted
on an exchange.
(l) EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - Basic earnings (loss) per common
share is calculated based upon the Company's reported income and the weighted
average common shares outstanding of 24,698,000 and 20,552,000 for quarters
ended June 14, 1998 and June 29, 1997, respectively. The income loss and average
shares outstanding for purposes of the computation of diluted earnings per share
are the same as for the computation of basic earnings per share. Potentially
dilutive convertible preferred stock, common stock warrants and common stock
options have no effect, as they are anti-dilutive for all periods presented.
(m) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - In June 1997, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued SFAS 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". This
statement establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive
income and its components (revenues, expenses, gains and losses) in a full set
of general-purpose financial statements. Comprehensive income is the change in
equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other
events and circumstances from non-owner sources. This statement is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Reclassification of the
Company's financial statements for earlier periods provided for comparative
purposes are required under SFAS 130.
(n) YEAR 2000 - Many computer systems using two-digit fields to store
years must be converted to read four-digit fields before the turn of the century
in order to recognize the difference between the years 1900 and 2000. The
Company's software system and certain Restaurant level hardware will be upgraded
or replaced in time to meet the Year 2000 requirements at a cost estimated at
approximately $300,000 and will be funded through operating cash flows. The
Company anticipates expensing all non-capitalizable costs associated with these
systems changes as the costs are incurred.
(o) RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain items have been reclassified in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements for prior periods in order to be
comparable with the classification adopted for the current period. Such
reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income.
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NOTE 2 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
Effective November 30, 1997, the Company entered into a Management
Services Agreement, pursuant to which certain of the management of Checkers
Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. ("Checkers") is providing key services to Rally's,
including executive management, financial planning and accounting, franchise
administration, purchasing and human resources. In addition, Rally's and
Checkers share certain of their executive officers, including Chief Executive
Officer and the Chief Operating Officer. The Management Services Agreement
carries a term of seven years, terminable upon the mutual consent of the
parties. The Company incurs fees from Checkers relative to the shared
departmental costs times the respective store ratios. Checkers increased its
corporate and regional staff in late 1997 and early 1998 in order to meet the
demands of the agreement, but management believes that sharing of administrative
expenses under the terms of the agreement will enable Checkers to attract the
management staff with expertise necessary to more successfully manage and
operate both Checkers and the Company at significantly reduced costs to both
entities. Although the number of Checkers employees has grown to handle the
increased workload, the costs of each department are equitably allocated between
the Company and Checkers in accordance with the Management Services Agreement.
The total cost of these services was $1.1 million during the second quarter of
1998 and $2.0 million for the two quarters ended June 14, 1998.
NOTE 3 LOSS PROVISIONS
During the second quarter of 1998, the Company recorded provisions of
$854,000 to reserve for the costs associated with the closure of five
restaurants and the relocation of one restaurant.
NOTE 4 LEGAL SETTLEMENT
In December 1994, Rally's entered into two franchise agreements with
Kader Investments, Inc. ("Kader") for the development and operation of Rally's
Hamburgers restaurants in Anaheim, California and Tustin, California. Rally's
assisted the franchisee in developing and opening the restaurants. On November
27, 1996, Kader filed a six-count Complaint against Rally's in the California
Superior Court for Orange County (Case No. 772257) alleging material
misrepresentation, respondent superior, breach of contract, breach of the
implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud and unfair competition.
These claims arose out of allegations concerning Rally's offer and sale of two
franchises (under a two-store development agreement), and Rally's actions during
the term of the agreements. The Complaint sought as relief rescission of the
parties' franchise and development agreements; general damages of at least
$1,494,277 and $1,400,000 for the material misrepresentation and fraud counts,
respectively; general damages in unspecified amounts as to the other counts;
punitive damages in unspecified amounts; and attorneys' fees. Rally's filed an
Answer, but on December 18, 1997 in settlement of the litigation, the parties
entered into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to which the Company would
purchase Kader's restaurants for total consideration $1.92 million. The
consideration consisted of $855,000 in cash, $274,000 in forgiveness of accounts
receivable, $375,000 in restricted stock and $420,000 in notes payable. The
transaction closed on April 24, 1998 and the action has been dismissed.
NOTE 5 STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Company currently has three stock option plans in effect; the 1990
Stock Option Plan (the Employees' Plan"), the 1990 Stock Option Plan for
Non-Employee Directors (the "1990 Directors' Plan"), and the 1995 Stock Option
Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "1995 Directors' Plan"). During 1996, a
total of 350,000 additional options were granted to five of the current
directors. These options were not granted pursuant to an option plan. The
options were granted at a price equal to the stock's market price on the date of
grant. The options were immediately exercisable and expire after five years.
The Employees Plan was amended on June 11, 1998 to increase the number
of shares subject to the Plan from 3,250,000 to 5,750,000 and was further
amended to enable certain employees of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. who
provide services to the Company pursuant to the Management Services Agreement
that exists between the two companies to participate in the Employees' Plan.
On February 12, 1998, pursuant to the 1995 Directors' Plan, the
Company issued options to purchase 1,600,000 shares at an exercise price of
$2.375 to the existing Directors of the Company. Additionally, on April 27,
1998, pursuant to the Employees' Plan, the Company issued options to purchase
728,800 shares at an exercise price of $2.531.
For purposes of the pro forma disclosures assuming the use of the fair
value method of accounting, the fair value of each option grant is estimated on
the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following weighted -average assumptions used for grants in the first two
quarters of fiscal 1998: expected volatility of 94.8 percent;
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risk-free interest rates of 5.77 percent for the quarter ended March 22, 1998
and 5.45 percent for the quarter ended June 14, 1998 for options granted to
employees and directors; and expected lives of four years for options granted to
employees and directors. An expected dividend yield of 0 percent was used for
all periods based on the Company's history of no dividend payments.
The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provision of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards no. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation." Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for the
stock option plans. Had compensation cost for all option grants to employees and
directors been determined consistent with FASB Statement No. 123, the Company's
net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share would have been reduced to ($2.5
million) for the quarter ended June 14, 1998 and to ($4.3 million) for the two
quarters then ended, on a pro forma basis.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The Company commenced operations in 1985 to operate and franchise
Rally's Hamburgers. As of June 14, 1998, the Company had an ownership interest
in 230 Company-operated Restaurants and an additional 254 restaurants were
operated by franchisees, including 28 Company-owned restaurants in Western
markets which are operated as Rally's restaurants by CKE Restaurants, Inc.
("CKE") under an operating agreement which began in July, 1996. During the
second quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company and its franchisees combined
experienced a net increase of six operating restaurants. In 1998, the franchise
community has indicated intent to open approximately 10 new units and the
Company intends to open approximately two new restaurants.
The Company's fiscal year end historically has ended on the Sunday
closest to December 31 and has included twelve reporting periods and quarters
that include 13 weeks each. Effective with fiscal year 1998, the fiscal year
will end on the Monday closest to December 31 and includes thirteen reporting
periods, three quarters that include twelve weeks and the fourth quarter that
will include sixteen weeks.
During the second quarter of fiscal 1998, sales at the Company's
comparable stores decreased 5.2% over the same twelve weeks in the prior year.
The quarterly comparison of total restaurant dollars is negatively impacted by
the extra week of sales ($2.8 million) in the prior year's second quarter as
described above. Partially offsetting the impact of reporting one less week of
sales during the quarter are the incremental sales related to the net addition
of 13 units since June 29, 1997 ($1.9 million).
The Company continues to test the viability of adding dining rooms to
existing restaurants to provide indoor seating for those customers that consider
that an important criteria in their choice of a restaurant. As of June 14, 1998,
dining rooms have been added to five restaurants with a wide range in sales
increases. With the experience gained from this initial test group, management
has surveyed all company-owned units and identified the next group of test units
that will be considered for the dining room addition.
The Company experienced decreases in food and paper cost and increases
in labor costs during the second quarter of 1998. While the food and paper
component decreased by 1.2% of restaurant sales, the food, paper and labor costs
combined totaled 62.9% of restaurant sales versus 61.5% in the second quarter of
1997. This increase is due primarily to certain price point promotions and
additional labor used to focus on speed of service improvements during the
second quarter of 1998.
Effective November 30, 1997, the Company entered into a Management
Services Agreement with Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. ("Checkers") whereby
Checkers provides administrative services such as accounting, information
technology, human resources, purchasing and other functional and management
services for the Company. The Management Services Agreement carries a term of
seven years, terminable upon the mutual consent of the parties. The Company pays
fees to Checkers relative to the shared departmental costs times the respective
store ratio. Management believes that the sharing of administrative expenses
under the terms of this agreement will enable the companies to attract the
management staff with expertise necessary to more successfully manage and
operate both Checkers and the Company at significantly reduced costs to both
entities.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The table below sets forth the percentage relationship to total revenues,
unless otherwise indicated, of certain items included in the Company's
consolidated statements of operations and operating data for the periods
indicated:
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Net restaurant sales 96.3% 96.0% 96.3% 95.9%
Franchise revenues and fees 3.2% 3.5% 3.2% 3.5%
Owner fee income 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.6%
------ ------ ------ ------
Total revenues 100% 100% 100% 100%
------ ------ ------ ------
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Restaurant food and paper costs (1) 31.7% 32.9% 32.0% 32.3%
Restaurant labor costs (1) 31.2% 28.6% 31.3% 29.9%
Restaurant occupancy expense (1) 5.0% 4.4% 5.0% 4.6%
Restaurant depreciation and amortization (1) 5.1% 4.8% 5.2% 5.2%
Other restaurant operating expenses 8.9% 8.9% 8.8% 8.9%
Advertising expense (1) 8.3% 9.2% 6.8% 7.1%
Owner depreciation (2) 85.8% 85.8% 85.7% 79.9%
Other depreciation and amortization 1.6% 1.6% 1.8% 1.8%
General and administrative expense 8.1% 8.1% 9.4% 9.4%
Loss provisions 2.5% (0.2)% 1.3% (0.1)%
Loss (income) net of amortization on investment 0.6% 0.0% 0.4% 0.0%
------ ------ ------ ------
Operating income (loss) 0.1% 4.8% 0.9% 4.0%
------ ------ ------ ------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income 0.2% 0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Interest expense (4.9)% (4.9)% (5.1)% (5.3)%
------ ------ ------ ------
Income (loss) before income tax expense (4.6)% 0.6% (3.9)% (0.8)%
Income tax expense 0.1% 0.4% 0.1% 0.4%
------ ------ ------ ------
Net income (loss) (4.6)% 0.2% (4.0)% (1.2)%
====== ====== ====== ======
(1) As percent of Restaurant sales.
(2) As a percent of owner fee income.
Number of Restaurants (System-wide):
Restaurants open at the beginning of period 478 469 477 467
------ ------ ------ ------
Company restaurants opened (closed or transferred),
net during period 1 3 1 8
Franchised restaurants opened (closed or transferred),
net during period 5 1 6 (2)
------ ------ ------ ------
Total restaurants opened (closed or transferred), net during period 6 4 7 6
------ ------ ------ ------
Total restaurants open at end of period 484 473 484 473
====== ====== ====== ======
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COMPARISON OF HISTORICAL RESULTS - QUATER ENDED JUNE 14, 1998 AND QUARTER
ENDED JUNE 29, 1997
REVENUES. The comparison of total revenues for the quarter is impacted
by the inclusion of thirteen weeks in the quarter-ended June 29, 1997 as opposed
to twelve weeks in the quarter ended June 14, 1998 as discussed above. Total
revenue for the twelve weeks ended June 14, 1998 of $34.5 million reflects a
decrease of $3.6 million from the revenue of $38.1 million that was recognized
for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 1997. Revenue that was recognized during
the extra week of the quarter ended June 29, 1997 was $3.1 million. Sales were
also negatively impacted by a decrease in comparable store sales for
Company-owned restaurants of 5.2% compared to the same twelve weeks of the prior
year. Comparable Company-owned restaurants are those continuously open during
both reporting periods. As an offset to comparable store sales decreases, sales
generated by 20 new company-owned units that opened since the first quarter of
the prior fiscal year generated $2.5 million of incremental sales over the same
twelve weeks of the prior year.
COSTS AND EXPENSES. Restaurant food and paper cost decreased to 31.7%
of restaurant sales in the quarter ended June 14, 1998 compared to 32.9% of
Restaurant sales in the quarter ended June 29, 1997. The decrease is due
primarily to improved purchasing contracts negotiated in 1997.
Restaurant labor costs, which includes restaurant employees' salaries,
wages, benefits, and related taxes increased to 31.2% of restaurant sales for
the quarter ended June 14, 1998 compared to 28.6% of restaurant sales for the
quarter ended June 29, 1997. This increase is due primarily to additional labor
used to focus on speed of service improvements and increased group insurance
costs and the inefficiencies associated with operating at a lower sales volume.
Restaurant occupancy expense, which includes rent, property taxes,
licenses and insurance totaled $1.7 million or 5.0% of restaurant sales for the
quarter ended June 14, 1998 compared to $1.6 million or 4.4% of restaurant sales
for the quarter ended June 29, 1997. The dollar increase is due primarily to the
net addition of 13 company operated restaurants since June 29, 1997, partially
offset by the extra week included in the prior fiscal quarter.
Restaurant depreciation and amortization decreased to $1.7 million for
the quarter ended June 14, 1998 compared to $1.8 million for the quarter ended
June 29, 1997. During the prior year, the depreciation for each quarter was
generally 25% of the projected annual total. During the current year, the
depreciation for the first three-quarters will be approximately 23% of the
projected annual total and depreciation for the fourth quarter will be
approximately 31% of the projected annual total. As discussed above, the first
three-quarters will each include 3 four-week accounting periods and the fourth
quarter will include 4 four-week accounting periods. In addition to this change,
certain assets have become fully depreciated since the end of the quarter ended
June 29, 1997 offset by the net addition of the 13 company operated restaurants
since June 29,1997.
Other restaurant operating expenses include all other restaurant level
operating expenses other than food and paper costs, labor and benefits, rent and
other occupancy costs and specifically includes utilities, maintenance and other
costs. These expenses were consistent as a percentage of restaurant sales
totaling $3.0 million or 8.9% of restaurant sales for the quarter ended June 14,
1998 compared to $3.3 million or 8.9% of restaurant sales during the quarter
ended June 29, 1997 The dollar decrease is due to the thirteenth week in the
quarter ended June 29, 1997, partially offset by the net addition of 13 company
operated restaurants since June 29, 1997.
Advertising expense decreased to $2.7 million or 8.3% of restaurant
sales for the quarter ended June 14, 1998 compared to $3.4 million or 9.2% of
restaurant sales for the quarter ended June 29, 1997. The decrease is due
primarily to the inclusion of a $405,000 provision for the funding of franchisee
advertising expenses in the quarter ended June 29, 1997 and the inclusion of the
extra week in the prior fiscal quarter.
Owner depreciation of $145,000 for the quarter ended June 14, 1998
represents the Company's segregated ownership cost related to the 28 Rally's
restaurants and two other units operated by CKE. These expenses consist
primarily of depreciation and amortization associated with the properties.
General and administrative expenses were $2.8 million for the quarter
ended June 14, 1998 compared to $3.1 million for the quarter ended June 29,
1997. This reduction is due primarily to the inclusion of thirteen weeks in the
quarter ended June 29, 1997 versus twelve weeks in the quarter ended June 14,
1998 and to the continued savings associated with the Management Services
Agreement with Checkers partially offset by a favorable adjustment to bad debt
expense that occurred during the second quarter of 1997.
LOSS PROVISIONS. During the second quarter of 1998, the Company
recorded provisions of $854,000 to reserve for costs associated with the closure
of five restaurants and the relocation of one restaurant. In the comparable
quarter of the prior year, the Company reversed previously recorded provisions
of $75,000 also related to restaurant closures.
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The loss on investment in affiliate of $198,000 represents the
Company's share of the losses of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
("Checkers") for the quarter ended June 14, 1998 and the amortization of related
goodwill.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense decreased to $1.7 million for the
quarter ended June 14, 1998 which included twelve weeks compared to $1.9 million
for the quarter ended June 29, 1997 which included thirteen weeks. A portion of
this decrease relates to the decreased weighted average balance of debt
outstanding during respective periods.
INTEREST INCOME. Interest income decreased 70.5% for the quarter ended
June 14, 1998 to $78,000 compared to $264,000 for the quarter ended June 29,
1997 due primarily to lower average investments.
INCOME TAX. The company's net tax provision for both quarters
represents estimated state income taxes expected to be payable for both years.
The Company has not recorded a benefit for the current book losses due to
uncertainty of their ultimate realization.
COMPARISON OF HISTORICAL RESULTS - TWO QUARTERS ENDED JUNE 14, 1998 AND TWO
QUARTERS ENDED JUNE 29, 1997
REVENUES. The comparison of total revenues for the two quarters is
impacted by the inclusion of 26 weeks in the two quarters ended June 29, 1997 as
opposed to 24 weeks in the two quarters ended June 14, 1998 as discussed above.
Total revenue for the 24 weeks ended June 14, 1998 of $66.6 million reflects a
decrease of $4.1 million from the revenue of $70.7 million that was recognized
for the 26 weeks ended June 29, 1997. Revenue that was recognized during the
extra two weeks of the two quarters ended June 29, 1997 was $6.3 million. Sales
were also negatively iimpacted by a decrease in comparable store sales for
Company-owned restaurants of 2.4% compared to the same 24 weeks of the prior
year. Comparable Company-owned restaurants are those continuously open during
both reporting periods. Offsetting the comparable store sales decreases were
sales generated by 24 new company-owned units that opened since the beginning of
the prior fiscal year which generated $5.6 million of incremental sales over the
same 24 weeks of the prior year.
COSTS AND EXPENSES. Restaurant food and paper cost decreased to 32.0%
of restaurant sales in the two quarters ended June 14, 1998 compared to 32.3% of
restaurant sales in the two quarters ended June 29, 1997. The decrease is due to
improved purchasing contracts negotiated in 1997.
Restaurant labor costs, which includes restaurant employees' salaries,
wages, benefits, and related taxes increased to 31.3% of restaurant sales for
the two quarters ended June 14, 1998 compared to 29.9% of restaurant sales for
the two quarters ended June 29, 1997. This increase is due primarily to
additional labor used to focus on speed of service improvements and the
discounting that occurred during the two quarters ended June 14, 1998.
Restaurant occupancy expense, which includes rent, property taxes,
licenses and insurance totaled $3.2 million or 5.0% of restaurant sales for the
two quarters ended June 14, 1998 compared to $3.1 million or 4.6% of restaurant
sales for the two quarters ended June 29, 1997. The dollar increase is due
primarily to the net addition of 13 company operated restaurants since June 29,
1997.
Restaurant depreciation and amortization decreased to $3.4 million for
the two quarters ended June 14, 1998 compared to $3.5 million for the two
quarters ended June 29, 1997. During the prior year, the depreciation for each
quarter was generally 25% of the projected annual total. During the current
year, the depreciation for the first three-quarters will be approximately 23% of
the projected annual total and depreciation for the fourth quarter will be
approximately 31% of the projected annual total. As discussed above, the first
three-quarters will each include 3 four-week accounting periods and the fourth
quarter will include 4 four-week accounting periods. In addition to this change,
certain assets have become fully depreciated since June 29, 1997 offset by the
net addition of the 13 company operated restaurants.
Other restaurant operating expenses include all other restaurant level
operating expenses other than food and paper costs, labor and benefits, rent and
other occupancy costs and specifically includes utilities, maintenance and other
costs. These expenses totaled $5.6 million or 8.8% of restaurant sales for the
two quarters ended June 14, 1998 compared to $6.0 million or 8.9% of Restaurant
sales during the two quarters ended June 29, 1997. The decrease as a percent of
sales was due primarily to reduced repairs and maintenance expenditures,
partially offset by increased utilities costs.
Advertising expense decreased to $4.4 million or 6.8% of restaurant
sales for the two quarters ended June 14, 1998 compared to $4.8 million or 7.1%
of restaurant sales for the two quarters ended June 29, 1997. The decrease is
due to the inclusion of a $405,000 provision for the funding of franchisee
advertising expenses in the quarter ended June 29,1997 and the inclusion of the
extra two weeks in the two quarters ended June 29, 1997.
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Owner depreciation of $281,000 for the two quarters ended June 14,
1998 represents the Company's segregated ownership cost related to the 28
Rally's restaurants and two other units operated by CKE. These expenses consist
of depreciation and amortization associated with the properties.
General and administrative expenses were $6.3 million for the two
quarters ended June 14, 1998 compared to $6.7 million for the two quarters ended
June 29, 1997. This reduction is due primarily to the inclusion of 26 weeks in
the two quarters ended June 29, 1997 versus 24 weeks in the two quarters ended
June 14, 1998.
LOSS PROVISIONS. During the first two quarters of 1998, the company
recorded provisions totaling $885,000 to reserve for costs associated with the
closure of seven restaurants and the relocation of one restaurant. In the
comparable quarters of the prior year, the company reversed previously recorded
provisions totaling $56,000, also related to restaurant closures.
The loss on investment in affiliate of $240,000 represents the
Company's share of the income of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
("Checkers") for the two quarters ended June 14, 1998 offset by the amortization
of related goodwill.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense decreased to $3.4 million for the
two quarters ended June 14, 1998 which included 24 weeks compared to $3.7
million for the two quarters ended June 29, 1997 which included 26 weeks. A
portion of this decrease relates to the decreased weighted average balance of
debt outstanding during respective periods.
INTEREST INCOME. Interest income decreased 57.8% for the two quarters
ended June 14, 1998 to $155,000 compared to $367,000 for the two quarters ended
June 29, 1997 due primarily to lower average investments.
INCOME TAX. The company's net tax provision for both quarters
represents estimated state income taxes expected to be payable for both years.
The Company has not recorded a benefit for the current book losses due to
uncertainty of their ultimate realization.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's cash flow provided in operating activities was
approximately $2.5 million for the two quarters ended June 14, 1998 compared
with cash flow provided by operating activities of approximately $4.1 million
for the two quarters ended June 29, 1997. This decrease resulted primarily from
the payment of accrued liabilities and the increase in receivables.
Capital expenditures of approximately $1.2 million for the two
quarters ended June 14, 1998 were funded primarily through cash provided by
operating activities and sales of surplus properties. These expenditures were
primarily for the construction of side dining rooms or conversion of existing
stores. Remaining capital expenditures were primarily for the purchase and
installation of certain replacement equipment.
The Company plans to open two new units in 1998. Full year capital
expenditures are expected to be in the range of approximately $2 million to $3
million, inclusive of replacement capital but excluding costs that may be
incurred related to the addition of dining rooms to existing units.
Principal payments of debt and capital leases totaled approximately
$548,000 during the two quarters ended June 14, 1998. The Company is required to
make a mandatory sinking fund payment on June 15, 1999 calculated to retire 33
1/3% in aggregate original principal amount of the Senior Notes issued with the
balance maturing on June 15, 2000. Such sinking fund requirement, due to debt
repurchases in the prior year, is now approximately $1.6 million.
The Company is actively marketing the assets included in the caption
"Assets held for sale" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and
expects realization in cash over the next 12 months, although actual timing of
such cash flows cannot be predicted. The assets contained in this caption are
recorded at management's current estimate of fair market value less costs to
sell. There can be no assurances that these values will be ultimately realized.
Approximately $271,000 was generated during the two quarters ended June 14, 1998
from the sale of such assets.
On December 20, 1996, the Company issued warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 1,500,000 restricted shares of its Common Stock to CKE and Fidelity
National Financial, Inc. These warrants have a three-year term and became
exercisable on December 20, 1997. The exercise price is $4.375 per share, the
closing price of the Common Stock on December 20, 1996. The registration of the
underlying shares of Common Stock registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission is not yet effective and, therefore, the shares are not freely
tradable. If exercised, these warrants
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would provide approximately $6.6 million in additional capital to the Company.
The proceeds generated from any exercise of such warrants may be used for new
store construction, refurbishment of some existing restaurants and for other
general corporate purposes, including possible further debt reduction.
The Company believes existing cash balances and cash flow from
operations should be sufficient to fund its current operations and obligations.
The ability of the Company to satisfy its obligations under the Senior Notes,
however, continues to be dependent upon, among other factors, the Company
successfully increasing revenues and profits.
COMPETITION
The Company's restaurant operations compete in the fast food industry,
which is highly competitive with respect to price, concept, quality and speed of
service, restaurant location, attractiveness of facilities, customer
recognition, convenience and food quality and variety. The industry includes
many fast food chains, including national chains which have significantly
greater resources than the Company that can be devoted to advertising, product
development and new restaurants. In certain markets, the Company will also
compete with other quick-service double drive-thru hamburger chains with
operating concepts similar to the Company. The fast food industry is often
significantly affected by many factors, including changes in local, regional or
national economic conditions affecting consumer spending habits, demographic
trends and traffic patterns, changes in consumer taste, consumer concerns about
the nutritional quality of quick-service food and increases in the number, type
and location of competing quick-service restaurants. The Company competes
primarily on the basis of speed of service, price, value, food quality and
taste. In addition, with respect to selling franchises, the Company competes
with many franchisors of restaurants and other business concepts. All of the
major chains have increasingly offered selected food items and combination
meals, including hamburgers, at temporarily or permanently discounted prices.
Beginning generally in the summer of 1993, the major fast food hamburger chains
began to intensify the promotion of value priced meals, many specifically
targeting the 99(cent) price point at which the Company sells its "Rally's
Burger(R)". This promotional activity has continued at increasing levels, and
management believes that it has had a negative impact on the Company's sales and
earnings. Increased competition, additional discounting and changes in marketing
strategies by one or more of these competitors could have an adverse effect on
the Company's sales and earnings in the affected markets. With respect to its
modular restaurant packages, the Company competes primarily on the basis of
price and speed of construction with other modular construction companies as
well as traditional construction companies, many of which have significantly
greater resources than the Company.
SFAS 121
The Company must examine its assets for potential impairment where
circumstances indicate that such impairment may exist, in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" ("SFAS 121"). As a retailer, the
Company believes such examination requires the operations and store level
economics of individual restaurants be evaluated for potential impairment. The
Company recorded significant write-downs of its assets in the fourth quarter of
fiscal year 1995 and during fiscal year 1996 pursuant to SFAS 121. No assurance
can be given that even an overall return to profitability will preclude the
write-down of assets associated with the operation of an individual restaurant
or restaurants in the future.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
The Company has no material contracts with the United States
government or any of its agencies.
The restaurant industry generally, and each Company-operated and
franchised Restaurant specifically, are subject to numerous federal, state and
local government regulations, including those relating to the preparation and
sale of food and those relating to building, zoning, health, accommodations for
disabled members of the public, sanitation, safety, fire, environmental and land
use requirements. The Company and its franchisees are also subject to laws
governing their relationship with employees, including minimum wage
requirements, accommodation for disabilities, overtime, working and safety
conditions and citizenship requirements. The Company is also subject to
regulation by the FTC and certain laws of States and foreign countries which
govern the offer and sale of franchises, several of which are highly
restrictive. Many State franchise laws impose substantive requirements on the
franchise agreement, including limitations on noncompetition provisions and on
provisions concerning the termination or nonrenewal of a franchise. Some States
require that certain materials be registered before franchises can be offered or
sold in that state. The failure to obtain or retain food licenses or approvals
to sell franchises, or an increase in the minimum wage rate, employee benefit
costs (including costs associated with mandated health insurance coverage) or
other costs associated with employees could adversely affect the Company and its
franchisees. Mandated increases in the minimum wage rate were implemented in
1996 and 1997.
The Company's construction, transportation and placement of modular
restaurant packages is subject to a number of federal, state and local laws
governing all aspects of the manufacturing process, movement, end use and
location of the building.. The transportation of the Company's modular
restaurant package is subject to state, federal and local highway use laws and
regulations which may prescribe size, weight, road use limitations and various
other requirements. The descriptions and the substance of the Company's
warranties are also subject to a variety of state laws and regulations.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In January and February 1994, two putative class action lawsuits were
filed, purportedly on behalf of the stockholders of Rally's, in the United
States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville division,
against Rally's, Burt Sugarman and GIANT and certain of Rally's present and
former officers and directors and its auditors. The cases were subsequently
consolidated under the case name Jonathan Mittman et al vs. Rally's Hamburgers,
Inc., et al, case number C-94-0039-L(CS). The complaints allege defendants
violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, among other claims, by issuing
inaccurate public statements about the Company in order to arbitrarily inflate
the price of its common stock. The plaintiffs seek unspecified damages. On April
15, 1994, Rally's filed a motion to dismiss and a motion to strike. On April 5,
1995, the Court struck certain provisions of the complaint but otherwise denied
Rally's motion to dismiss. In addition, the Court denied plaintiffs' motion for
class certification; the plaintiffs renewed this motion, and despite opposition
by the defendants, the Court granted such motion for class certification on
April 16, 1996, certifying a class from July 20, 1992 to September 29, 1993. In
October 1995, the plaintiffs filed a motion to disqualify Christensen, Miller,
Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro, LLP ("Christensen, Miller") as counsel for
defendants based on a purported conflict of interest allegedly arising from the
representation of multiple defendants as well as Ms. Glaser's position as both a
former director of Rally's and a partner in Christensen, Miller. Defendants
filed an opposition to the motion, and the motion to disqualify Christensen,
Miller was denied. No trial date has been scheduled yet. Management is unable to
predict the outcome of this matter at the present time or whether or not certain
available insurance coverages will apply. The defendants deny all wrongdoing and
intend to defend themselves vigorously in this matter. Discovery is proceeding.
Because these matters are in a preliminary stage, the Company is unable to
determine whether a resolution adverse to the Company will have a material
effect on its results of operations or financial condition. Accordingly, no
provisions for any liabilities that may result upon adjudication have been made
in the accompanying financial statements. An estimate of defense costs
reimbursable under the Company's directors' and officers' insurance is included
in "Other Assets" in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
In February 1996, Harbor Finance Partners ("Harbor") commenced a
derivative action, purportedly n behalf of Rally's against GIANT and certain of
Rally's officers and directors before the Delaware Chancery Court. Harbor named
Rally's as a nominal defendant. Harbor claims that the directors and officers of
both Rally's and GIANT, along with GIANT, breached their fiduciary duties to the
public shareholders of Rally's by causing Rally's to repurchase from GIANT
certain Rally's Senior Notes at an inflated price. Harbor seeks "millions of
dollars in damages", along with rescission of the repurchase transaction. In the
fall of 1996, all defendants moved to dismiss the action. The Chancery Court
conducted a hearing on November 26, 1996 and denied the motions to dismiss on
April 3, 1997. The Company denies all wrongdoing and intends to vigorously
defend the action. It is not possible to predict the outcome of this action at
this time.
In December 1994, Rally's entered into two franchise agreements with
Kader Investments, Inc. ("Kader") for the development and operation of Rally's
Hamburgers restaurants in Anaheim, California and Tustin, California. Rally's
assisted the franchisee in developing and opening the restaurants. On November
27, 1996, Kader filed a six-count Complaint against Rally's in the California
Superior Court for Orange County (Case No. 772257) alleging material
misrepresentation, respondent superior, breach of contract, breach of the
implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud and unfair competition.
These claims arose out of allegations concerning Rally's offer and sale of two
franchises (under a two-store development agreement), and Rally's actions during
the term of the agreements. The Complaint sought as relief rescission of the
parties' franchise and development agreements; general damages of at least
$1,494,277 and $1,400,000 for the material misrepresentation and fraud counts,
respectively; general damages in unspecified amounts as to the other counts;
punitive damages in unspecified amounts; and attorneys' fees. Rally's filed an
Answer, but on December 18, 1997 in settlement of the litigation, the parties
entered into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to which the Company would
purchase Kader's restaurants for total consideration of $1.92 million. The
consideration consisted of $855,000 in cash, $274,000 in forgiveness of accounts
receivable, $375,000 in restricted stock and $420,000 in notes payable. The
transaction closed on April 24, 1998 and the action has been dismissed.
The Company is involved in other litigation matters incidental to its
business. With respect to such other lawsuits, management does not believe the
litigation in which it is involved will have a material effect upon its results
of operation or financial condition.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None.
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Annual Meeting Of Stockholders of the Company was held on June 11, 1998. At
the meeting, the following actions were taken by the stockholders:
Stockholders elected a board of nine directors to serve until the
Company's next Annual Meeting and until their successors are elected and
qualified or until their resignation, removal from office or death. The results
of the voting were as follows: A proposal to convert the Series A Preferred
Stock into Common Stock was ratified. The voting on the proposal was as follows:
Name For Withheld
---- --- --------
Terry N. Christensen 17,891,790 187,278
Willie D. Davis 17,930,723 148,345
William P. Foley, II 17,939,078 139,990
James J. Gillespie 17,930,604 148,464
David Gotterer 17,930,407 148,661
Ronald B. Maggard 17,939,078 139,990
Andrew F. Puzder 17,939,078 139,990
Burt Sugarman 17,912,551 166,517
C. Thomas Thompson 17,938,608 140,460
A proposal to convert the Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock
was ratified. The voting on the proposal was as follows:
For: 10,476,015
Against: 257,497
Abstain: 73,684
A proposal to grant options to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock
at a price of $2.375 to each of the Company's Non-Employee directors was
ratified. The voting on the proposal was as follows:
For: 10,152,346
Against: 582,044
Abstain: 72,614
A proposal to amend the Company's 1990 Stock Option Plan ("the Plan")
to increase the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the Plan by
2,500,000 and change the definition of "Employees" eligible to participate in
the Plan so that employees of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (Checkers)
that provide services to the Company pursuant to the Management Services
Agreement with Checkers will be able to receive options under the Plan was
approved. The voting on the proposal was as follows:
For: 10,164,783
Against: 566,540
Abstain: 75,684
The appointment of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as the Company's independent
auditors for the year 1998 was ratified and approved. The voting on the proposal
was as follows:
For: 17,935,052
Against: 86,727
Abstain: 57,285
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) 27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on 8-K:
The following Form 8-K reports were filed during the quarter ended
June 14, 1998:
The Company filed a Report on Form 8-K with the commission dated May
8, 1998, reporting under Item 4, the appointment of KPMG Peat Marwick
LLP, replacing Arthur Andersen LLP, as independent auditors for the
fiscal year ended December 28, 1998 as subsequently amended on Form
8-K/A for inclusion of letter from Arthur Andersen dated May 22, 1998
as Exhibit 16.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
RALLY'S HAMBURGERS, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: July 29, 1998 By: /s/ JOSEPH N. STEIN
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Joseph N. Stein
Chief Financial Officer
(Principle Accounting Officer)
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of Rally's Hamburgers, Inc., for the quarterly periods
ended June 14, 1998 and June 29, 1997, and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-START> Dec-29-1997 Dec-30-1996
<PERIOD-END> Jun-14-1998 Jun-29-1997
<CASH> 6,045 5,803
<SECURITIES> 24,915 1,495
<RECEIVABLES> 3,690 <F1> 3,365 <F1>
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<CURRENT-ASSETS> 11,990 11,888
<PP&E> 113,755 111,884
<DEPRECIATION> 48,408 41,990
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 131,232 112,272
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 21,721 21,572
<BONDS> 62,069 62,332
0 0
5 0
<COMMON> 2,503 2,084
<OTHER-SE> 36,838 16,969
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 66,614 70,685
<CGS> 57,193 59,670
<TOTAL-COSTS> 66,025 67,878
<OTHER-EXPENSES> (155) (367)
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 3,374 3,734
<INCOME-PRETAX> (2,630) (560)
<INCOME-TAX> 52 300
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (2,682) (860)
<DISCONTINUED> 0 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0 0
<CHANGES> 0 0
<NET-INCOME> (2,682) (860)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (0.11) (0.04)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.11) (0.04)
<FN>
<F1> Receivables conist of --
Accounts Receivable - net $ 2,925 $ 2,492
Notes Receivable 765 873
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Total $ 3,690 $ 3,365
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