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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
(MARK ONE)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED] For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-10576
SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 33-0403086
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or (I.R.S. Employer
organization) Identification No.)
3916 STATE STREET SUITE 300 93105
Santa Barbara, California (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
REGISTRANTS TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (714) 491-6400
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED:
Common Stock -- $.08 Par Value Boston Stock Exchange
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
None
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained in this form, and will not be contained,
to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant on March 16, 1999 was approximately $26.1 million based upon the
closing price of the common stock, as reported on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market.
The number of shares of the common stock of the registrant outstanding on
March 16, 1999 was 15,247,916.
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SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
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PART I
Item 1. Business ................................................................... 3
Item 2. Properties ................................................................. 10
Item 3. Legal Proceedings .......................................................... 10
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ........................ 11
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters ...... 11
Item 6. Selected Financial and Operating Data ...................................... 12
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations .............................................................. 13
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ................................ 16
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants and Financial
Disclosure ................................................................. 16
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant ......................... 16
Item 11. Executive Compensation ..................................................... 16
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management ............. 16
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions ............................. 16
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule and Reports on Form 8-K ............. 18
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc., (formerly known as GB Foods
Corporation) a Delaware corporation ("SBRG" or the "Company") is engaged in the
food service industry. As of December 31, 1998 the Company operated 56 JB's
restaurants, 21 Timber Lodge Steakhouse restaurants, six Galaxy Diner
restaurants and six Green Burrito restaurants. The Company also has 40 Green
Burrito stand-alone franchise restaurants, 180 Green Burrito dual-concept
franchise restaurants and 29 franchised JB's restaurants.
On July 22, 1997, Fidelity National Financial, Inc. ("Fidelity") purchased
1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock from the former Chief Executive
Officer and principal stockholder ("Former Controlling Shareholder"), for a
purchase price of $5,000,000 cash. Fidelity also purchased Common Stock Purchase
Warrants ("Warrants") from the Former Controlling Shareholder pursuant to which
Fidelity has the right to acquire 2,500,000 shares of the Company's common
stock, of which 1,500,000 are immediately exercisable at $5.00 per share (the
"$5.00 Warrants") and 1,000,000 are immediately exercisable at $7.00 per share
(the "$7.00 Warrants"). The $5.00 Warrants expire on November 23, 2002 and the
$7.00 Warrants expire on May 1, 2005. Simultaneously with the closing of the
transaction, Fidelity transferred 30,000, $5.00 Warrants to its investment
advisor. In a separate transaction, Fidelity also acquired 1,000,000 Warrants
exercisable at $7.50 per share (the "$7.50 Warrants") from a law firm, which had
provided services to the Company. The $7.50 Warrants expire on May 1, 2005. On
September 1, 1998, Fidelity exercised 1,000,000 of the $5.00 warrants (see
Material Developments in 1998).
In conjunction with the Fidelity purchases, three of the Company's Directors,
including, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, resigned.
Key officers of Fidelity have filled the Director and Chief Executive Officer
vacancies, and a new Chief Financial Officer has been hired.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN 1998
On September 1, 1998, the Company acquired Timber Lodge Steakhouse, Inc., a
Minnesota corporation ("Timber Lodge"), pursuant to an Amended and Restated
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 9, 1998 (as amended, the "Merger
Agreement") a copy of which was included as an annex to the Company's Joint
Proxy/Prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31,
1998. As a result of the merger, each of the issued and outstanding shares of
Timber Lodge common stock was converted into 0.9543 shares of the Company's
common stock. As of July 20, 1998, there were 3,637,415 outstanding shares of
Timber Lodge common stock which converted to 3,471,185 shares of the Company's
common stock. At the time of the merger, Timber Lodge owned and operated 18
Timber Lodge Steakhouse restaurants in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota,
upstate New York and northern Illinois.
On September 1, 1998, the Company and Timber Lodge acquired 62 JB's
Restaurants, the JB's Restaurants franchise system and six Galaxy Diner
Restaurants from subsidiaries of CKE Restaurants, Inc. ("CKE") in two
transactions. First, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of JB's
Family Restaurants, Inc., ("JBFRI"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of CKE
in exchange for 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock. At the time of
the acquisition, JBFRI owned and operated 48 JB's Restaurants and four Galaxy
Diner restaurants, and the JB's Restaurant franchise system which consisted of
29 JB's Restaurants. Then, Timber Lodge acquired all of the outstanding shares
of JB Parent Corp., ("JBPC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CKE in exchange for
687,890 shares of Timber Lodge common stock (which were subsequently converted
into 656,453 shares of the Company's Common Stock upon completion of the
merger). At the time of the acquisition, JBPC owned and operated 14 JB's
Restaurants and two Galaxy Diner restaurants (which were transferred to JBPC
from JBFRI prior to the acquisition). The Company has converted certain of the
JB's restaurants it acquired into Timber Lodge Steakhouse restaurants and
presently intends to continue operating the remaining JB's Restaurants, and the
related JB's Restaurants franchise system, and Galaxy Diner restaurants acquired
from JBFRI.
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Also on September 1, 1998, Fidelity exercised 1,000,000 warrants to purchase
shares of the Company's common stock for a cash purchase price of $5,000,000.
The Company has utilized such proceeds, in part, for the conversion of certain
JB's Restaurants into Timber Lodge Steakhouse restaurants and for general
corporate needs.
On December 31, 1998 the Company completed a share exchange with Fidelity
whereby Fidelity received 2,478,000 shares of the Company's common stock valued
at $9.4 million as of December 31, 1998 in exchange for 2,408,874 shares or 8.2%
of the outstanding shares of Rally's Hamburgers, Inc. ("Rally's") common stock
and 274,900 shares or less than 1 percent of the outstanding shares of CKE
common stock held by Fidelity, which combined were also valued at $9.4 million
as of December 31, 1998.
In two separate transactions, the Company has agreed to acquire a total of
approximately $4.9 million of 13.0% senior secured Checkers Drive-In
Restaurants, Inc. ("Checkers") debt from three unaffiliated parties. On March
17, 1999 the Company executed a letter of intent with Checkers whereby the
Company agreed to acquire for cash approximately $1.9 million of Checkers senior
secured debt from two unaffiliated parties. In addition, on March 30, 1999 the
Company executed a definitive agreement to purchase approximately $3.0 million
of Checkers senior secured debt from an unaffiliated third party. The purchase
will be paid for by the issuance of approximately 1.0 million unregistered
shares of the Company's common stock. The shares will carry registration rights.
The $4.9 million of 13% senior secured Checkers debt provides for the payment of
monthly interest, and the principal balance is due on April 30, 2000.
RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
GREEN BURRITO
CONCEPT AND MENU. The Green Burrito stores feature a menu of traditional
Mexican food items including burritos, tostadas, enchiladas, tacos, gorditas,
chili rellenos, tortilla soup, appetizers, soft drinks and non-alcoholic Mexican
drinks. A variety of condiments, such as jalapeno peppers, hot sauce, and mild
and hot salsa, are available at self-serve salsa bars enabling customers to
spice and garnish their food according to individual tastes. In addition, the
Company has a Mexican breakfast menu, including huevos rancheros, breakfast
burritos, chorizo and egg burritos, tostadas rancheros and orange juice.
The Company's Green Burrito restaurants offer traditional Mexican food with
an emphasis on serving substantial portions of high-quality food using only top
grade ingredients, including USDA sirloin steak, USDA ground beef, USDA pork,
grade "A" chicken meat, real cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, #1-long grain
rice and triple-cleaned beans. The Company believes the prices for its menu
items give customers good value; entree selections at Company Stores currently
range in price from $.99 for a "super value menu" item to $4.09 for a
combination plate including two steak tacos, salad, rice and beans. The most
popular menu items include the "Big Ed" burrito, a burrito weighing over two
pounds consisting of steak, carnitas, refried beans, rice, lettuce, tomato,
guacamole, cheese and double tortillas at a price of $4.89, and "wet burritos,"
consisting of refried beans, rice, cheese, and a choice of steak, chicken, beef
or pork covered with either green chili sauce or enchilada sauce, and cheese,
served with tortilla chips at a price of $4.09. The menu also features special
family prices which discount some of the menu items for large quantity orders.
The Company has established certain criteria which, if met, allow the sale of
alcoholic beverages for consumption on store premises with prior approval from
the Company. One franchised restaurant serves alcoholic beverages; however, the
Company may rescind the right to serve alcoholic beverages on 30 days' written
notice if the criteria are not being met.
COMPANY-OPERATED RESTAURANTS. As of December 31, 1998, the Company operated
six restaurants, five of which are wholly-owned and one of which is owned by a
limited partnership of which the Company is the general partner.
FRANCHISE PROGRAM. As of December 31, 1998, the Company had 220 operating
franchises, 180 of which were Green Burrito dual-concept restaurants. See "Green
Burrito Dual-Concept Stores" below. Since the inception of the franchise program
50 franchise restaurants have been closed, and the Company has reacquired seven
franchises, four of which are currently operated as Company Stores.
When the Company commenced its franchise expansion, the initial franchise fee
was $10,000. Under the current standard franchise agreement for a free-standing
franchise (the "Franchise Agreement"), franchisees pay an initial fee of $25,000
for each site at the time the Franchise Agreement is signed. The Company treats
the initial franchise fee as fully earned for financial statement
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purposes upon the opening of the franchise store. Franchisees also pay a weekly
franchise royalty equal to the greater of 5% of gross franchise store revenues
or $300 per week for each franchise store. An advertising fund contribution
equal to the greater of 1.5% of gross franchise store revenues or $450 is due
monthly for each franchise store. The Company has developed a separate franchise
agreement for dual-concept franchise stores. Dual-concept franchisees pay
similar fees related to the sale of Green Burrito proprietary products and
related items. The Company may from time to time change the amount of the
franchise fee, the franchise royalty and the advertising fund contribution to be
charged to franchisees.
The Franchise Agreement for free-standing stores grants the franchisee the
right to operate a Green Burrito store at specified locations and obligates the
Company to perform training and certain other assistance in consideration of the
franchisee's payment of the franchise fees, the franchise royalty and the
advertising fund contribution. The term of the Franchise Agreement is 10 years,
subject to renewal by the franchisee for two additional five-year periods,
provided that, among other things, the franchisee has fulfilled all the terms
and conditions of the Franchise Agreement, enters into the then current
Franchise Agreement with the Company and pays a renewal fee in accordance with
its initial franchise agreement. The Franchise Agreement requires franchisees to
purchase most equipment, food, supplies and products from sources approved by
the Company in order to maintain consistency and quality from store to store.
GREEN BURRITO DUAL-CONCEPT STORES. Since 1992, the Company has pursued the
franchising of Green Burrito products alongside an existing quick-service
restaurant line thereby enabling one restaurant facility to offer two restaurant
concepts (the "dual concept"). Dual concept stores are not owned by the Company,
as they are all owned and operated by third parties who pay an initial franchise
fee to sell the Green Burrito products in their operations and pay continuing
royalties and advertising fees based on a percentage of the gross sales of Green
Burrito products. The Company has entered into the following dual-concept
arrangements since 1992:
Arby's/Green Burrito. In August 1992, the Company issued a franchise to an
Arby's, Inc. ("Arby's") franchisee for a restaurant located in Long Beach,
California. The Arby's franchisee remodeled an existing Arby's unit to include
the Green Burrito dual-concept in the same facility. A second Arby's/Green
Burrito store, located in Santa Maria, California, opened in January 1994.
Carl's Jr./Green Burrito. In May 1995, the Company reached an agreement with
CKE, the operator and franchisor of Carl's Jr. restaurants, pursuant to which
CKE agreed to convert a minimum of 40 CKE-owned Carl's Jr. restaurants per year
into Carl's Jr./Green Burrito dual-concept stores over a five-year period
commencing July 15, 1995. The agreement requires the payment of a one-time
franchise fee of $7,500 when the restaurant opens and ongoing royalty payments
of 4.0% of revenues. In February 1997, the Company and CKE modified the
agreement to provide for the conversion of a minimum of 60 Carl's Jr.
restaurants per year to Carl's Jr./Green Burrito dual-concept stores. CKE also
agreed to allow its franchisees to convert their restaurants into Carl's
Jr./Green Burrito dual-concept stores. In November 1998, the Company and CKE
modified the agreement as follows: CKE will convert 45 restaurants in both 1999
and 2000, 40 in 2001 and 36 in 2002 for a total of 328 Carl's Jr./Green Burrito
dual brand restaurants at the expiration of the agreement on December 31, 2002.
Additionally, the amended agreement expands the units available to satisfy CKE's
development obligations by removing limitations on the number of franchised
Carl's Jr. restaurants which can be converted and by including Hardee's
restaurants and Hardee's franchisees. The initial term of the franchise
agreements for CKE-owned locations is 15 years with a 10-year renewal period.
The franchise agreements also allow for an early termination on a per-store
basis if royalties payable to the Company for such location are less than an
average of $250 per month for any calendar year. As of December 31, 1998, there
were a total of 176 Carl's Jr./Green Burrito restaurants in operation in
California, Arizona, Oregon Nevada, Oklahoma and Kansas. Currently, only 162 of
the Carl's Jr./Green Burrito restaurants are counted towards CKE's development
obligations as 14 of the existing restaurants were converted by Hardee's under a
test agreement prior to CKE's acquisition of Hardee's in July 1997. The test
agreement did not require the payment of a franchise fee or ongoing royalties.
The Company and CKE may agree in the future to initiate royalty payments and the
payment of a franchise fee thereby allowing these 14 restaurants to be counted
towards this obligation.
Long John Silvers/Green Burrito. In July 1997, the Company executed a
dual-concept franchise agreement with American Seafoods Partners, which is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Restaurant Management Company, a Franchisee operator
of 120 Pizza Hut stores and 30 Long John Silvers stores. One store was converted
in New Mexico and opened in September 1997. The continued conversion of
additional Long John Silvers dual-concept stores will be contingent upon the
success and consumer acceptance of the converted store.
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Texaco/CKE/Green Burrito. In October 1997, the Company executed a
dual-concept franchise agreement with CKE and Texaco Refining and Marketing
whereby they will co-develop 50 Carl's Jr./Texaco dual-brand locations including
15 branded with Green Burrito. The new locations will be developed in the
Western United States over the next three years.
FRANCHISE PROMOTION. The Company is discussing arrangements for dual-concept
store franchises with other quick-service franchisors and others and will
continue to pursue the sale of franchises to operators of free-standing
restaurants.
TIMBER LODGE STEAKHOUSE
CONCEPT AND MENU. Timber Lodge Steakhouse restaurants offer consistent
high-quality traditional American meals at moderate prices and in generous
portions. Each restaurant incorporates a "north woods" theme with its log-framed
interior, fireplaces, hardwood floors and wood tables, chairs and booths, all of
which help to create a cozy feeling of dining in a warm, comfortable north woods
log cabin. Hunting, fishing, trapping, logging and other memorabilia reflecting
the history particular to northern tier states adorn the walls, together with
murals depicting regional folklore such as Paul Bunyan. Oversized silverware,
plates, and food portions are consistent with a hunting lodge atmosphere. The
casual atmosphere makes the restaurants appropriate for a number of occasions.
The Company trains its employees to provide excellent service, enhancing the
distinctive dining experience. Currently, all of the Company's restaurants'
hours are limited to the service of dinner.
The menu is designed to appeal to a broad range of tastes and provides
entertaining descriptions of the selections. Steaks, the restaurants' featured
entrees, are selected, aged and trimmed to the Company's customized
specifications. The menu also offers prime rib, barbecued ribs, fresh seafood,
chicken, pork chops and pasta. As part of the Company's commitment to quality,
it emphasizes fresh ingredients and uses beef that has never been frozen. The
Company offers daily specials, and regularly tests new menu selections which, if
well received, are added to the menu or replace less popular entrees.
Accompaniments such as Golden Wheat bread and specialty appetizers such as the
"Paul Bunyan Onion," as well as desserts and full liquor service, are also
offered. Menu items range from $7.95 to $18.95 in price with the average dining
check per customer totaling approximately $17 to $18 (including beverages served
with dinner, but excluding drinks served while customers are awaiting seating).
A children's menu with lower-priced selections is also available.
TARGET MARKET. The Company's target market is adults 25-65 with a
primary focus on the "early middle aged group" and moderate to moderately-high
incomes. The Company believes that its steakhouse restaurants, menu, pricing and
atmosphere appeal to this group and distinguishes them from other moderately
priced restaurants, as well as from other steakhouses. Because the restaurants'
patrons are likely to have children or grandchildren, the Company caters to
families as well with its children's menus, reasonable prices and casual
atmosphere. While each of the restaurants contains a bar, the Company believes
that its restaurants are generally selected for dining.
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES. The management staff of each restaurant
consists of a general manager, assistant manager, kitchen manager and assistant
kitchen manager. Each general manager is generally assigned one restaurant for a
minimum of four years, which the Company believes promotes stability and
accountability. The general managers are paid a base salary and a performance
bonus based on unit-profitability and improved sales performance of the
restaurant which they manage. The Company has traditionally hired general
managers who have restaurant management experience, and plans to do so for
future restaurants. Each restaurant employs approximately 55 hourly employees,
most of whom are employed part-time.
JB'S RESTAURANTS
CONCEPT AND MENU. The Company's JB's restaurants are family style restaurants
offering a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner selections at moderate prices.
Over the past 18 months, JB's has focused on improving its price/value
relationship by upgrading food quality and emphasizing customer service. The
JB's restaurant's soup and salad bar features homestyle soups, salads, fresh
fruits and vegetables. The restaurants also feature the JB's Bakery with a full
line of freshly baked products.
JB's restaurants range in size from 3,800 square feet to 6,500 square feet
with an average of 4,875 square feet. Seating capacity for the restaurants
ranges from approximately 110 to 180. The JB's restaurant decor is designed to
provide an appealing and relaxed atmosphere. The primarily free standing
restaurants are typically open 18 hours a day, seven days a week. With the
exception of the
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breakfast buffet and the soup and salad bar, all entrees are cooked to order and
served by waiters and waitresses with an average check of approximately $5.80.
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES. Each JB's Restaurant has a general manager who
directs the restaurant's daily operations and two assistant managers. To become
a general manager, an employee generally must complete JB's management training
program and, unless previously experienced as a full service restaurant general
manager, serve as an assistant manager for approximately one year. General
managers are responsible for hiring, providing ongoing staff training, and for
the overall operation of the restaurant. General and assistant managers
participate in a performance based incentive program in addition to a
competitive base salary.
FRANCHISE PROGRAM. The Company has predominantly franchised JB's restaurants
which were previously operated by JB's in small isolated cities and in certain
other strategically advantageous situations. The majority of JB's franchise
agreements require the payment of an initial franchise fee of $25,000 per
restaurant and requires the payment of continuing royalty fees of between 3.25%
and 4.0% of gross revenues. Under JB's "Employee Ownership Program", which is
designed to offer management employees the opportunity to become franchisees,
individuals receive a credit against the initial franchise fee for one
franchised restaurant based on the number of years of service with JB's. A
credit of $12,500 is given for 10-14 years of service, $18,750 for 15-19 years
of service and $25,000 for over 20 years of service.
GALAXY DINER
CONCEPT AND MENU. Galaxy Diner is a 1950's theme restaurant with 1950's
decor, menu and music. The menu covers all day-parts -- breakfast, lunch and
dinner, plus special menus have been devised for the soda fountain and a full
kids menu on a separate activity sheet. The Galaxy Diner restaurants have an
average check of approximately $6.00.
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES. Each Galaxy Diner has a general manager who directs
the restaurant's daily operations and three managers or assistant managers.
Managers are required to attend formal training sessions in management and
operations of the restaurant. In addition, each restaurant manager is required
to comply with an extensive operations manual to assure uniformity of operations
and consistent high quality products. Galaxy Diner has a performance based
incentive program covering all its restaurant managers in addition to a
competitive base salary.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
The Company is engaged in three industry segments. Financial information
concerning the Company's business is included in Part II of this Form 10-K.
INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Rally's. Rally's operates and franchises 482 Rally's Hamburgers double
drive-thru quick-service hamburger restaurants in 18 states, primarily in the
Midwest and Sunbelt. The Company presently has an 8.2% ownership interest in
Rally's. Rally's has a 26% interest in Checkers which operates and franchises
483 Checkers Drive-In Restaurants double drive-thru quick-service hamburger
restaurants in 23 states.
CKE. CKE owns operates and franchises 3,788 quick-serve restaurants,
primarily under the Carl's Jr., Hardee's and Taco Bueno brand names. The Company
presently has less than a 1.0% ownership interest in CKE.
COMPETITION
The restaurant industry is intensely competitive in the attraction of
consumers and franchisees and in obtaining suitable sites for new stores. Some
of the key competitive factors in the restaurant industry are the quality and
value of the food products offered, quality of service, cleanliness, name
identification, restaurant location, price and attractiveness of facilities. The
Company and its franchisees compete with locally-owned restaurants as well as
with national and regional chains, many of which have national name recognition
and greater advertising, financial, and other resources than the Company. As the
Company's competitors expand operations, competition can be expected to
intensify. Such increased competition could have a material adverse effect on
the Company's financial condition and results of operations.
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TRADEMARKS
The Company believes that its rights in its trademarks and service marks are
important to its marketing efforts and a valuable part of its business. The
Company owns a number of trademarks and service marks that have been registered,
or for which applications are pending, with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office including, but not limited to, "JB's", "JB's Restaurants",
"Galaxy Diner", "Timber Lodge Steakhouse", "The Lodge in the Heart of the City",
"Green Burrito" and "Big Ed Burrito". It is the Company's policy to pursue
registration of its marks whenever possible and to vigorously oppose any
infringement of its marks.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The restaurant industry is subject to numerous federal, state and local
government regulations, including those relating to the preparation and sale of
food and building and zoning requirements. In addition, the Company is subject
to laws governing its relationship with employees, including minimum wage
requirements, overtime, working and safety conditions and citizenship
requirements. Many of the Company's employees are paid hourly rates based upon
the federal and state minimum wage laws. Recent legislation increasing the
minimum wage has resulted in higher labor costs to the Company. An increase in
the minimum wage rate, employee benefit costs or other costs associated with
employees, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations.
The Company is also subject to extensive federal and state regulations
governing franchise operations and sales which impose registration and
disclosure requirements on franchisors in the offer and sale of franchises and,
in certain cases, dictating substantive standards that govern the relationship
between franchisor and franchisees including limitations on the ability of
franchisors to terminate franchisees and alter franchise arrangements.
Approximately 15% of the Company's steakhouse revenues are attributable to
the sale of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic beverages sold while
customers are awaiting seating). Alcoholic beverage control regulations require
each of the Company's restaurants to apply to a state authority and, in certain
locations, county or municipal authorities for a license or permit to sell
alcoholic beverages on the premises and to provide service for extended hours
and on Sundays. Typically, licenses must be renewed annually and may be revoked
or suspended for cause at any time. Alcoholic beverage control regulations
relate to numerous aspects of the daily operation of the Company's restaurants,
including minimum age of patrons and employees, hours of operation, advertising,
wholesale purchasing, inventory control and handling, storage and dispensing of
alcoholic beverages. Failure of a restaurant to obtain or retain liquor or food
service licenses would adversely affect its operations.
In certain states, the Company may be subject to "dram-shop" statutes, which
generally provide that a person injured by an intoxicated person has the right
to recover damages from the establishment which wrongfully served alcoholic
beverages to the intoxicated person. The Company carries liquor liability
coverage as part of its existing comprehensive general liability insurance.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The Company is subject to various federal, state and local environmental
laws. These laws govern discharges to air and water from our restaurants, as
well as handling and disposal practices for solid and hazardous wastes. These
laws may impose liability for damages for the costs of cleaning up sites of
spills, disposals or other releases of hazardous materials. We may be
responsible for environmental conditions relating to our restaurants and the
land on which our restaurants are located, regardless of whether we lease or own
the restaurants or land in question and regardless of whether such environmental
conditions were created by us or by a prior owner or tenant.
We are not aware of any environmental conditions that would have a material
adverse effect on our businesses, assets or results of operations taken as a
whole. We cannot assure you that environmental conditions relating to prior,
existing or future restaurants will not have a material adverse effect on us.
Moreover, there is no assurance that: (1) future laws, ordinances or regulations
will not impose any material environmental liability; or (2) the current
environmental condition of the properties will not be adversely affected by
tenants or other third parties or by the condition of land or operations in the
vicinity of the properties.
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EMPLOYEES
On December 31, 1998, the Company had approximately 3,400 employees, of whom
approximately 30 were employed in the corporate office and approximately 3,370
were employed in Company-operated restaurants. Of the total employees in the
Company-operated restaurants, approximately 270 were employed as salaried
managers and approximately 3,100 were employed as hourly food handlers. The
Company has never experienced a work stoppage and believes its employee
relations to be good. No employee of the Company is represented by a union.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS
The Company wishes to caution readers that the information contained and
incorporated by reference herein contains forward-looking statements that
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company.
These factors include, but are not limited to, the competitive environment in
the restaurant industry in general and in the Company's specific market areas,
changes in prevailing interest rates and the availability of financing,
inflation, changes in costs of goods and services, economic conditions in
general and in the Company's specific market areas, and uncertainties related to
the integration of Timber Lodge and JB's. In addition, such forward-looking
statements are necessarily dependent upon assumptions, estimates and data that
may be incorrect or imprecise. Accordingly, any forward-looking statements
included or incorporated by reference herein do not purport to be predictions of
future events or circumstances and may not be realized. Forward-looking
statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking
terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "seeks" or
"anticipates," or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable
terminology, or by discussions of strategies, plans or intentions. The
accompanying information contained in this Form 10-K, including without
limitation the information set forth under "Item 1 .Business," and "Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," identifies important factors that could cause such difference.
The acquisition of JB's restaurants and Timber Lodge significantly increased
the size of the Company. Managing the Company and integrating the acquired
business operations of JB's and Timber Lodge will continue to present a
significant challenge to the Company's management. Historically, JB's has
experienced same store sales declines and reduced operating margins. The Company
continues to evaluate the restaurant operations of JB's and various short and
long-term strategic considerations in the process of assessing the extent to
which JB's restaurant operations will be restructured or otherwise modified by
the Company. One of the objectives of the Company's turnaround strategies for
JB's is to stem the recent negative operating trends experienced by JB's.
However, there can be no assurance that these strategies will be successful. If
the Company is unable to achieve anticipated improvements in restaurant-level
operating margins in both JB's and Timber Lodge on a timely basis, cash flows
generated from JB's and Timber Lodge operations may not be adequate to support
the Company's turnaround strategies for JB's and brand expansions strategies for
Timber Lodge. Restructuring and integrating the restaurant operations of JB's
and Timber Lodge will require the dedication of significant capital and
management resources which may cause an interruption of, or a loss of momentum
in, the activities of the Company related to its Green Burrito brand. Failure to
effectively accomplish the integration of the Company's operations or to improve
the JB's and Timber Lodge results of operations could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's
restaurant properties at December 31, 1998:
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Land Land Land
and Leased and and
Building Building Building
Owned Owned Leased Total
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JB's & Galaxy Diner:
Company-operated .................... 11 5 46 62
Franchisee-operated (1) ............. 2 -- 9 11
Third party-operated/vacant (2) ..... -- -- 10 10
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Subtotal ......................... 13 5 65 83
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Timber Lodge Steakhouse:
Company-operated ................... 1 1 19 21
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Subtotal ......................... 1 1 19 21
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Green Burrito:
Company-operated .................... -- -- 6 6
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Subtotal ......................... -- -- 6 6
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Total .......................... 14 6 90 110
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(1) "Franchisee-operated" properties are those which are owned or leased by
the Company and subleased to franchisee operators.
(2) "Third party-operated/vacant" properties are those which are leased by
the Company and are either operated by unaffiliated entities or are
currently vacant.
The terms of the Company's leases or subleases vary in length expiring
on various dates through 2018. The expiration of these leases is not expected to
have a material impact on the Company's operations in any particular year as the
expiration dates are staggered over a number of years and many of the leases
contain renewal options. The Company's principal executive office is located in
Santa Barbara, California.
The Company is also the primary lessee of two facilities, formerly
occupied by the Company, which have been subleased to unrelated third parties. A
2,800 square foot facility in Newport Beach, California is leased through June
1999 with payments of approximately $5,200 per month and is subleased by the
Company through the lease term for approximately $5,200 per month. An 8,800
square foot facility also in Newport Beach, California is leased through
September 2000 for payments of approximately $17,652 per month and is subleased
by the Company through the lease term for approximately $17,652 per month.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is from time to time the subject of complaints or litigation
from customers alleging illness, injury or other food quality, health or
operational concerns. Adverse publicity resulting from such allegations may
materially adversely affect the Company and its restaurants, regardless of
whether such allegations are valid or whether the Company is liable. The Company
also is the subject of complaints or allegations from employees and franchisees
from time to time. The Company believes that the lawsuits,
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claims and other legal matters to which it has become subject in the course of
its business are not material to the Company's financial condition or results of
operations. The Company notes that an existing or future lawsuit or claim could
result in an adverse decision against the Company that could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Company did not submit any matters to a vote of security holders in
the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
The Company's common stock trades on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market tier of
the Nasdaq Stock Market, under the symbol "SBRG." The Company's common stock is
also listed on the Boston Stock Exchange under the symbol "SBO." Prior to the
Company's name change on September 1, 1998, the Company's common stock traded
under the symbol "GBFC" on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market and under the symbol
"GBF" on the Boston Stock Exchange. The following table sets forth, for the
fiscal periods indicated, the high and low sales price for the Company's common
stock as reported on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market. The prices represent
quotations between dealers, without adjustment for retail mark up, mark down or
commission, and do not necessarily represent actual transactions.
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1997
First Quarter $ 8 1/8 $ 6 3/8
Second Quarter 6 1/4 4 3/4
Third Quarter 14 3/8 4 7/8
Fourth Quarter 14 1/4 9 1/2
1998
First Quarter $ 10 15/16 $ 6 7/8
Second Quarter 8 1/8 6 1/4
Third Quarter 7 11/16 3
Fourth Quarter 4 15/32 3 1/8
</TABLE>
The Company has not paid dividends on its common stock since its
incorporation and anticipates that, for the foreseeable future, earnings, if
any, will continue to be retained for use in its business. On December 31, 1998,
the approximate number of record holders of the Company's common stock was 274.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data for the five years ended December
31, 1998 is derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company.
The following information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements of the Company and the Notes thereto and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"
contained elsewhere in this report.
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<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA: (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues .................................. $ 35,562 $ 5,152 $ 4,795 $ 6,599 $ 6,612
Total expenses, excluding
litigation settlement and related costs ... (34,186) (4,298) (4,843) (7,716) (8,287)
Litigation settlements and related
costs (1) ................................. -- -- -- (805) (2,869)
Net income (loss) ......................... 1,376 854 (48) (1,922) (4,544)
Diluted net income (loss) per
share ..................................... 0.15 0.11 (0.01) (0.32) (0.90)
Diluted weighted average shares
outstanding ............................... 9,287 7,752 6,178 5,983 5,029
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total assets .............................. 75,830 4,802 3,462 3,277 4,267
Long-term debt (2) ........................ 6,235 -- 15 25 8
</TABLE>
(1) Represents the costs associated with the settlement of litigation
between the Company and certain franchisees.
(2) Includes $5.7 million of capital lease obligations as of December 31,
1998.
No dividends were paid or declared during the five years ended December
31, 1998.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
On September 1, 1998 the Company completed a merger with Timber Lodge
Steakhouse, Inc. and the acquisition of JB's Family Restaurants Inc. which are
more fully described in Item 1 above and in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements. The following Management's Discussion and Analysis should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes
thereto found elsewhere in this Report. The addition of 86 company operated and
29 franchised restaurants associated with these transactions are the principal
reasons for the significant differences when comparing results of operations for
the period ending December 31, 1998 with the results of operations for the
period ending December 31, 1997. The comparability of future periods will also
be affected by the aforementioned transactions and may also from time to time be
affected by the implementation of the Company's acquisition strategy. The costs
associated with integrating new restaurants or under performing or unprofitable
restaurants, if any, acquired or otherwise operated by the Company, may have a
material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to total
revenues, unless otherwise indicated, of certain items included in the Company's
consolidated statements of income for the years indicated:
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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1998(1) 1997 1996
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Revenues:
Restaurant operations .................. 92.5% 58.6% 62.3%
Franchised restaurants and other ....... 7.5 41.4 37.7
---------- ---------- ----------
Total revenues ...................... 100.0 100.0 100.0
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Restaurant operating costs: (2)
Food and packaging ..................... 34.3 38.2 40.5
Payroll and other employee benefits .... 34.9 28.9 29.5
Occupancy and other operating costs .... 22.0 27.2 27.2
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91.2 94.3 97.2
Advertising (2) .......................... 3.0 1.8 1.9
Pre-opening expense (2) .................. 1.2 -- --
General and administrative ............... 8.4 31.5 43.4
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Operating income (loss) .................. 3.3 12.2 (5.1)
Interest expense ......................... (0.6) -- (0.1)
Other income, net ........................ 1.3 4.4 4.2
Income (loss) before income taxes ........ 4.0 16.6 (1.0)
Income tax expense ....................... 0.1 -- --
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Net income (loss) ........................ 3.9% 16.6% (1.0)%
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(1) Fiscal 1998 includes operating results of Timber Lodge, JB's restaurants
and Galaxy Diner from and after September 1, 1998.
(2) As a percentage of revenues from Company-operated restaurants.
REVENUES
Revenues from Company-operated restaurants increased $29.9 million to
$32.9 million in fiscal 1998 as compared with $3.0 million in fiscal 1997.
Included in fiscal 1998 are $17.9 million and $12.2 million in revenues from
JB's restaurants and Timber Lodge Steakhouse, respectively, both of which were
acquired on September 1, 1998. Revenues from Company-operated Green Burrito
restaurants decreased $188,000 or 6.2% to $2.8 million in fiscal 1998 as
compared with $3.0 million in fiscal 1997. The decrease in Green Burrito
revenues is due to a 3.6% or $93,000 decrease in same-store sales and the
closure of one Company-operated restaurant in November 1998.
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The Company's revenues from Company-operated restaurants increased
$31,000 or 1.0% to $3.0 million in fiscal 1997 compared with fiscal 1996. The
increase in revenues is attributable to a 2.5% or $67,000 increase in same-store
sales, partially offset by the closure of one Company-operated restaurant in
fiscal 1996.
Revenues from franchised restaurants increased $462,000 or 28.2% to $2.1
million in fiscal 1998 as compared with $1.6 million in fiscal 1997. This
increase is principally due to the addition of royalties earned by the JB's
franchise system ($473,000), increased royalties from the Green Burrito
franchise system ($40,000) partially offset by a $51,000 decrease in franchise
fees earned by Green Burrito due to six fewer dual-concept franchise stores
opened in fiscal 1998 as compared to fiscal 1997. Fiscal 1997 revenues from
franchised restaurants increased $181,000 or 12.4% to $1.6 million as compared
with $1.5 million in fiscal 1996. The increase is primarily due to the addition
of 50 dual-concept franchise stores in fiscal 1997.
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Food and packaging costs as a percentage of restaurant sales decreased
to 34.3% in fiscal 1998 as compared with 38.2% in fiscal 1997. The decrease is
primarily due to the addition of JB's restaurants in fiscal 1998 which operate
with significantly lower food and packaging costs as a percent of sales (32%) as
compared to Green Burrito. For fiscal 1997, food and packaging costs decreased
as a percentage of sales to 38.2% from 40.5% in fiscal 1996. The decrease in
food and packaging costs was the direct result of lower food and packaging costs
negotiated with vendors in 1997.
Payroll and other employee benefits increased as a percentage of sales
to 34.9% in fiscal 1998 as compared with 28.9% in fiscal 1997. The increase is
attributable to the addition of JB's and Timber Lodge in fiscal 1998 which
operate with higher payroll and other employee benefits costs than Green
Burrito. For fiscal 1997, payroll and other employee benefits costs decreased as
a percentage of sales to 28.9% from 29.5% in fiscal 1996. The decrease in
payroll and other employee benefits costs was primarily due to the 2.5% increase
in same-store sales in fiscal 1997 as compared to fiscal 1996.
Occupancy and other operating costs decreased as a percentage of sales
to 22.0% for fiscal 1998 as compared with 27.2% in fiscal 1997. The decrease in
occupancy and other operating costs is attributable to the addition of JB's
restaurants and Timber Lodge in fiscal 1998 which operate with lower occupancy
and other costs than Green Burrito. Occupancy and other operating costs were
constant at 27.2% of revenues in fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1996.
Advertising costs increased to 3.0% of sales in fiscal 1998 as compared
with 1.8% and 1.9%, in fiscal years 1997 and 1996, respectively. The increase in
advertising costs is entirely due to the addition of JB's restaurants and Timber
Lodge in fiscal 1998 which typically spend three to four percent of sales on
advertising costs.
Pre-opening expense of $386,000 in fiscal 1998 represents costs
associated with the conversion of three JB's restaurants to Timber Lodge
Steakhouse restaurants in fiscal 1998.
General and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of total
revenues to 8.4% for fiscal 1998 as compared with 31.5% in fiscal 1997. The
decrease in general and administrative expense as a percentage of total revenues
is attributable to the addition of JB's restaurants and Timber Lodge which, are
primarily comprised of Company-operated restaurants that operate with
significantly lower general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales
than the primarily franchise oriented operations of the Company prior to the
acquisitions. For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 general and
administrative expense was $1.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively,
representing 31.5% and 43.4%, respectively, of total revenues. The decrease in
general and administrative expenses from 1996 to 1997 is primarily the result of
decreased corporate expenses relating to the downsizing of the corporate office
and staff which were the result of the management change that occurred in 1997.
Interest expense primarily reflects interest costs associated with
capitalized real property leases associated with JB's restaurants.
Other income, net primarily reflects interest income on invested cash,
short-term investments and notes receivable. Other income, net increased by
$216,000 or 95% in fiscal 1998 as compared with fiscal 1997. The increase is
mostly attributable to higher cash and short-term investment balances in fiscal
1998 as compared with fiscal 1997. Other income, net of $228,000 in fiscal 1997
was only slightly higher than the $199,000 of other income, net generated in
fiscal 1996.
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Year 2000. The Company is currently working to resolve the potential
impact of the Year 2000 on the processing of data-sensitive information by the
Company's computerized information systems. The Year 2000 problem is the result
of computer programs being written using two digits (rather than four) to define
the applicable year. Any of the Company's programs that have time-sensitive
software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year
2000, which could result in miscalculations or system failures. The Company is
investigating the impact of the Year 2000 problem on its business, including the
Company's operational, information and financial systems, as well as the
operational systems of the businesses recently acquired by the Company. Based on
the preliminary review of the Company's existing and recently acquired
businesses, the Company does not expect the Year 2000 problem, including the
cost of making the Company's computerized information systems Year 2000
compliant, to have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position
or results of operations in future periods. However, the inability of the
Company to resolve all potential Year 2000 problems in a timely manner could
have a material adverse impact on the Company. The Company has also initiated
communications with significant suppliers and vendors on which the Company
relies in an effort to determine the extent to which the Company's business is
vulnerable to the failure by these third parties' to remediate their Year 2000
problems. While the Company has not been informed of any material risks
associated with the Year 2000 problem on these entities, there can be no
assurance that the computerized information systems of these third parties will
be Year 2000 compliant on a timely basis. The inability of these third parties
to remediate their Year 2000 problems could have a material adverse impact on
the Company.
The Company's review of its information systems and those of the
businesses recently acquired indicates that the point of sale cash register
systems in certain restaurants must be replaced. In addition, the Company will
have to modify certain applications and replace some of the hardware used in the
processing of financial information. In conjunction with these upgrades, which
are expected to be completed by the end of September, 1999, the Company believes
it will have addressed any potential significant Year 2000 issues. Total
expenditures related to the upgrade of the information systems are expected to
range from $1.5 million to $2.0 million. As of December 31, 1998, the Company
has incurred and expensed approximately $75,000 of expenditures consisting of
internal staff costs, as well as outside consulting and other expenditures
related to this upgrade process. These costs are being funded through operating
cash flows. To the extent possible, the Company will be developing and executing
contingency plans designed to allow continued operation in the event of failure
of the Company's or third parties' computer information systems.
Utilization of Net Operating Loss Carryforwards. At December 31, 1998
and 1997, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal tax
purposes of approximately $11.5 million and $11.9 million respectively, which
expire in the years 2008 through 2011. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the
Company had state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $4.3 million
and $5.7 million respectively, which expire in the years 1999 through 2001.
Utilization of the carryforwards will be limited to specific amounts each year.
These net operating loss carryforwards resulted in a deferred tax asset of
approximately $4.3 million as of December 31, 1998. However, SFAS No. 109
requires that a valuation allowance be recorded against tax assets which are not
likely to be realized. Due to the uncertain nature of the ultimate realization
of the deferred tax asset based upon the Company's past operating performance
and expiration dates of the loss carryforwards, the Company established a
valuation allowance against these carryforward benefits. The benefits would be
recognized only as reassessment demonstrates they are realizable, which is
entirely dependent upon future earnings in specific tax jurisdictions. While the
need for this valuation allowance is subject to periodic review, if the
allowance is reduced, the tax benefits of the carryforwards will be recorded in
future operations as a reduction of the Company's income tax expense.
Effect of Inflation. Food and labor costs are significant inflationary
factors in the Company's operations. Many of the Company's employees are paid
hourly rates related to the statutory minimum wage; therefore, increases in the
minimum wage increase the Company's costs. In addition, most of the Company's
leases require it to pay base rents with escalation provisions based on the
consumer price index, in addition to percentage rentals based on revenues, and
to pay taxes, maintenance, insurance, repairs, and utility costs, all of which
are expenses subject to inflation. The Company has generally been able to offset
the effects of inflation to date through small menu price increases. There can
be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to offset the effects
of inflation through menu price increases.
New Accounting Pronouncements. In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS
No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pension and Other Post-retirement
Benefits," an amendment of SFAS No. 87, No. 88 and No. 106. This Statement
revises employers' disclosures about pension and other postretirement benefit
plans. It does not change the measurement or recognition of those plans. It
standardizes the disclosure requirements for pensions and other postretirement
benefits to the extent practicable, requires additional information on changes
in the benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets that will facilitate
financial analysis, and eliminates certain disclosures that are no longer as
useful. This Statement is not applicable to the Company.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." This Statement established standards for
derivative instruments and for hedging activities, and requires that an entity
recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet
and measure those instruments at fair value. The Company has no instruments or
transactions subject to this Statement.
In October 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 134, "Accounting for
Mortgage-Backed Securities Retained after the Securitization of Mortgage Loans
Held for Sale by a Mortgage Banking Enterprise." This Statement requires that
after the securitization of a mortgage loan held for sale, an entity engaged in
mortgage banking activities classify the resulting mortgage-backed security as
a trading security. This Statement is not applicable to the Company.
Liquidity and Capital Resources. The Company had cash, cash equivalents
and short-term investments of $7.0 million at December 31, 1998 and $3.5 million
at December 31, 1997. The increase in cash, cash equivalents and short-term
investments is primarily due to the Company's receipt of $5.0 million from the
exercise of 1,000,000 Common Stock Purchase Warrants by Fidelity in connection
with the Company's acquisition of Timber Lodge Steakhouse and JB's restaurants
on September 1, 1998. (See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.)
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $644,000 during fiscal
1998. The Company used $1.6 million in cash to pay down accounts payable and
accrued payroll liabilities assumed in the acquisition of JB's restaurants.
Additionally, the Company used 495,000 to purchase inventory and other current
assets. These cash outflows were offset by net income and depreciation and
amortization of $1.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Investing
activities required the Company to use $1.4 million in cash to fund $3.0 million
of capital additions partially offset by net cash received from acquisitions of
$637,000 and $553,000 in proceeds from the sale of one JB's restaurant that had
been previously closed. Financing activities generated $4.6 million of cash
primarily as result of the receipt of $5.0 million from the exercise of
1,000,000 Common Stock Purchase Warrants by Fidelity. (See Note 2 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.)
The current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) at
December 31, 1998 was 0.8:1.0 compared to 9.3:1.0 at December 31, 1997. The
dramatic change in liquidity from 1997 to 1998 is due to the acquisition of JB's
restaurants and Timber Lodge Steakhouse, both of which operate with a
significant negative working capital balance as result of the relatively small
receivable and inventory balances carried by each which typically turn faster
than accounts payable to vendors.
During fiscal 1998 the Company completed the conversion of three
under-performing JB's restaurants to the Timber Lodge Steakhouse concept at an
average conversion cost of approximately $850,000 including pre-opening costs. A
fourth JB's to Timber Lodge conversion was completed on January 19, 1999. The
Company expects to complete two additional JB's to Timber Lodge conversions
during fiscal 1999. In addition, in 1999, the Company plans to begin remodeling
certain JB's restaurants to improve and update the customer areas of the
restaurants. These remodels are expected to cost between $75,000 and $100,000
per restaurant and the Company plans to complete between 12 and 20 of these
remodels in 1999. The Company expects to fund JB's conversions to Timber Lodge
and JB's remodels through available cash on hand and cash flow from operations.
During the first quarter of 1999, the Company will begin replacing
certain point of sale cash registers in the Company's restaurants and other
hardware in order to meet year 2000 requirements. The Company expects to utilize
equipment lease financing to fund the anticipated $1.5 million to $2.0 million
cost of these replacements. The Company may require additional funds to support
its working capital requirements or for other purposes, including acquisitions,
and may seek to raise such additional funds through public or private equity
and/or debt financings, the sale of assets or from other sources. In addition,
substantially all of the real properties owned by the Company and used for its
restaurant operations are unencumbered and could be used by the Company as
collateral for debt financing; however, there can be no assurance that real
estate financing or other financing will be available or that, if available,
such financing will be obtainable on terms favorable to the Company.
Market Risk. The Company maintains investments in the publicly-traded
common stock of certain affiliated companies. See Note 5 of the accompanying
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The fair value of these securities
at December 31, 1998, was $9.4 million. The potential loss in fair value, using
hypothetical 10% and 20% declines in prices, is estimated to be approximately
$940,000 and $1.9 million, respectively. Such loss in fair value would not
impact the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows,
unless the Company liquidated their investments in affiliated companies, as
such investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Accordingly, such investments will not be adjusted to market value unless an
other than temporary impairment exists.
At March 26, 1999, the fair value of the Company's investment in the
common stock of affiliated companies approximated $6.7 million.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See the Index included at "Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement
Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K."
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
On November 11, 1998, the Company filed a Special Report on Form 8-K
reporting the change of its principal accountants from Grant Thornton LLP to
KPMG LLP.
PART III
ITEMS 10 THROUGH 13.
Within 120 days after the close of its fiscal year, the Company intends
to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement
pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended,
which will include information pertaining to the registrants directors and
executive officers, executive compensation, security ownership of certain
beneficial owners and management and certain relationships and related
transactions.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ ANDREW F. PUZDER
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Andrew F. Puzder
Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 31, 1999
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant
and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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SIGNATURES TITLE DATE
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/s/ WILLIAM P. FOLEY, II Chairman of the Board, Director
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William P. Foley, II
/s/ ANDREW F. PUZDER Chief Executive Officer, Director
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Andrew F. Puzder (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ THEODORE ABAJIAN Chief Financial Officer,
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Theodore Abajian (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ FRANK P. WILLEY Director
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Frank P. Willey
/s/ BRUCE H. HAGLUND Director
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Bruce H. Haglund
/s/ T. ANTHONY GREGORY Director
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T. Anthony Gregory
/s/ C. THOMAS THOMPSON Director
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C. Thomas Thompson
/s/ DERMOT F. ROWLAND Director
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Dermot F. Rowland
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PART IV
ITEM 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) (1) INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
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Reports of Independent Auditors............................................................ F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997............................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996. F-4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996 ............................................................................ F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996. F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................................. F-7
Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts........................................... F-22
</TABLE>
(a) (2) INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES:
All schedules are omitted since the required information is not present
in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because
the information called for is shown in the consolidated financial
statements or in the notes thereto.
(a) (3) EXHIBITS:
An "Exhibit Index" has been filed as a part of this Form 10-K beginning
on page E-1 hereof and is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) CURRENT REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
(i) A current report on Form 8-K dated September 1, 1998, as amended
by the current report on Form 8-K/A dated November 13, 1998, was
filed to report the Company's merger with Timber Lodge
Steakhouse, Inc., acquisition of JB's Family Restaurants, Inc.
from CKE and the Company's name change from GB Foods Corporation
to Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc.
(ii) A current report on form 8-K dated October 2, 1998 was filed to
report the Company's change in fiscal year-end.
(iii) A current report on form 8-K dated November 11, 1998 was filed
to report the Company's change in auditors.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Santa
Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and the
related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash
flows for the year then ended. In connection with our audit of the consolidated
financial statements, we also audited the financial statement schedule as listed
in the accompanying index for the year ended December 31, 1998. These
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the consolidated financial statements and financial statement
schedule based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides 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 Santa
Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion,
the related financial statement schedule for the year ended December 31, 1998,
when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken
as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information shown
therein.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Orange County, California
February 18, 1999, except
for Note 18 which is as of
March 30, 1999
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Santa Barbara
Restaurant Group, Inc. (formerly GB Foods Corporation, Inc.) as of December 31,
1997 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity
and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements.
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 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Santa Barbara
Restaurant Group, Inc. as of December 31, 1997 and the consolidated results of
its operations and its consolidated cash flows for the years ended December 31,
1997 and 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
We have also audited Schedule II of Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc. for the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. In our opinion, this schedule presents
fairly, in all material respects, the information required to be included
therein.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Irvine, California
January 30, 1998
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SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................... $ 7,043 $ 3,167
Short-term investments ............................................................. -- 286
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$125,000 in 1998 and $82,000 in 1997 ............................................ 874 198
Current portion of notes receivable ................................................ 239 79
Inventories ........................................................................ 990 41
Deferred income taxes, net ......................................................... 1,152 --
Prepaid expenses ................................................................... 443 156
Other current assets ............................................................... 472 22
-------- --------
Total current assets ....................................................... 11,213 3,949
Property and equipment, net ......................................................... 27,447 449
Property under capital leases, net .................................................. 5,214 --
Investments in affiliated companies ................................................. 9,447 --
Notes receivable, net ............................................................... 1,732 339
Costs in excess of net assets acquired, net of
Accumulated amortization of $139,000 in 1998 ...................................... 20,320 --
Other assets ........................................................................ 457 65
-------- --------
$ 75,830 $ 4,802
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt ............................................. $ 44 $ --
Current portion of capital lease obligations ....................................... 886 --
Accounts payable and accrued expenses .............................................. 4,902 284
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits ...................................... 3,573 114
Other current liabilities .......................................................... 5,078 25
-------- --------
Total current liabilities .................................................. 14,483 423
Long-term debt, less current installments ........................................... 585 --
Capital lease obligations, less current portion ..................................... 5,650 --
Deferred income taxes, net .......................................................... 336 --
Other long-term liabilities ......................................................... 5,302 61
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, $.08 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares;
15,238,908 and 6,571,485 shares issued and outstanding in
1998 and 1997, respectively ....................................................... 1,219 526
Additional paid-in capital ......................................................... 59,416 16,329
Accumulated deficit ................................................................ (11,161) (12,537)
-------- --------
Total shareholders' equity ................................................. 49,474 4,318
-------- --------
$ 75,830 $ 4,802
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
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SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Restaurant operations ....................... $ 32,901 $ 3,019 $ 2,988
Franchised restaurants ...................... 2,101 1,639 1,458
Other ....................................... 560 494 349
-------- -------- --------
Total revenues ........................... 35,562 5,152 4,795
-------- -------- --------
Restaurant operating costs:
Food and packaging .......................... 11,292 1,152 1,211
Payroll and other employee benefits ......... 11,480 871 880
Occupancy and other operating costs ......... 7,225 822 813
-------- -------- --------
29,997 2,845 2,904
Advertising ................................... 998 55 56
Pre-opening expense ........................... 386 -- --
General and administrative .................... 2,996 1,624 2,081
-------- -------- --------
4,380 1,679 2,137
-------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss) ....................... 1,185 628 (246)
Interest expense .............................. (204) -- (3)
Other income, net ............................. 444 228 199
-------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes ............ 1,425 856 (50)
Income tax expense (benefit) .................. 49 2 (2)
-------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) ............................. $ 1,376 $ 854 $ (48)
======== ======== ========
Basic net income (loss) per share ............. $ .16 $ .14 $ (.01)
======== ======== ========
Diluted net income (loss) per share ........... $ .15 $ .11 $ (.01)
======== ======== ========
Basic weighted average shares outstanding ..... 8,529 6,293 6,178
======== ======== ========
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding ... 9,287 7,752 6,178
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
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SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
------------------------ ADDITIONAL TOTAL
NUMBER PAID-IN ACCUMULATED SHAREHOLDERS'
OF SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT EQUITY
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(Amounts in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995 ....................... 6,284 $ 503 $ 15,269 $(13,343) $ 2,429
Issuance of common stock
under stock option plans ..................... 156 12 502 -- 514
Net loss ....................................... -- -- -- (48) (48)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1996 ....................... 6,440 515 15,771 (13,391) 2,895
Issuance of common stock
under stock option plans ..................... 131 11 558 -- 569
Net income ..................................... -- -- -- 854 854
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1997 ....................... 6,571 526 16,329 (12,537) 4,318
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Issuance of common stock
under stock option plans ...................... 63 5 206 -- 211
Issuance of common stock
to acquire JB's Family
Restaurants, Inc. ............................ 1,000 80 8,033 -- 8,113
Issuance of common stock
to acquire JB Parent Corp. .................. 656 52 3,289 -- 3,341
Issuance of common stock
to acquire Timber Lodge
Steakhouse, Inc. ............................ 3,471 278 17,390 -- 17,668
Exercise of common stock
purchase warrants ............................ 1,000 80 4,920 -- 5,000
Issuance of common stock to
acquire investments in
affiliated companies ......................... 2,478 198 9,249 -- 9,447
Net income ................................... -- -- -- 1,376 1,376
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1998 ....................... 15,239 $ 1,219 $ 59,416 $(11,161) $ 49,474
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
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SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) ................................................ $ 1,376 $ 854 $ (48)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash flows provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ............................... 1,278 297 344
Provision for deferred income taxes ......................... 26 -- --
Loss on disposal of equipment and improvements .............. -- -- 154
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable ......................................... (21) 69 (12)
Inventory, prepaids and other current assets ................ (495) (151) 44
Accounts payable and accrued expenses ....................... (569) (76) (203)
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits ............... (1,046) 5 --
Other current liabilities ................................... 95 12 (67)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities ................ 644 1,010 212
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments ................. 286 5,175 2,082
Purchases of short-term investments .............................. -- (4,440) (2,339)
Cash received from acquisitions, net of acquisition fees ......... 637 -- --
Issuance of new notes receivable ................................. (92) -- --
Collections on notes receivable .................................. 252 80 41
Net change in other assets ....................................... (34) 38 (3)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment .................... 553 69 76
Purchases of property and equipment ............................. (2,998) (63) (36)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities ...... (1,396) 859 (179)
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of capital lease obligations .......................... (268) -- --
Repayments of revolving line of credit and
long-term debt ................................................ (134) (25) (10)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock ........................... 5,211 569 515
Net change in other long term liabilities ........................ (181) -- (1)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by financing activities ................ 4,628 544 504
-------- -------- --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents .......................... 3,876 2,413 537
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ..................... 3,167 754 217
-------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ........................... $ 7,043 $ 3,167 $ 754
======== ======== ========
Supplemental Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest ......................................................... $ 231 $ 1 $ 3
Income taxes ..................................................... $ 181 $ 2 $ 2
Non cash investing and financing activities:
Issuance of common stock to acquire businesses ................... $ 29,122 -- --
Issuance of common stock to acquire investments in
affiliated companies .......................................... $ 9,447 -- --
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
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SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business activities
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc. (formerly known as GB Foods
Corporation) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company") own and operate
restaurants under the brand names of JB's restaurants, Galaxy Diner, Timber
Lodge Steakhouse and Green Burrito. In addition, the Company franchises JB's and
Green Burrito restaurants. As of December 31, 1998 the Company operated 56 and
franchised 29 JB's restaurants in seven western states, predominantly in Arizona
and Utah; 21 Timber Lodge Steakhouse restaurants in seven states located
throughout the United States; six Galaxy Diner restaurants located in Idaho,
Utah and Arizona and six Green Burrito restaurants located in California. The
Company also has 40 Green Burrito stand-alone franchise restaurants located in
California, 180 dual-concept franchise restaurants in the western United States,
predominantly in California for a total of 338 restaurants.
Basis of Presentation and Fiscal Year
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company,
its wholly-owned subsidiaries and an investment in a partnership-owned
restaurant in which the Company has a majority interest. All significant
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
On October 2, 1998, the Company announced a change in fiscal year end. The
Company converted from a calendar fiscal year to a fiscal year that includes 13
four-week accounting periods with each week ending on a Thursday. The Company's
fiscal year ended on December 31, 1998, and subsequent fiscal years will end on
the last Thursday of December. Beginning in 1999, the Company's first fiscal
quarter will include 16 weeks of operating results and the second, third and
fourth quarters will each include 12 weeks of operating results.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
All highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or
less at the date of purchase are considered cash equivalents. Investments with
original maturities between three and 12 months are considered short-term
investments. Short-term investments, consisting of U.S. government and agency
securities, are classified as held to maturity and are carried at cost which
approximates market.
The Company maintains some of its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at
times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any
losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to any
significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or
market, and consist primarily of restaurant food items and paper supplies.
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Investments in Affiliated Companies
Investments in the common stock of two affiliated companies are accounted
for by the equity method. The excess of cost of the stock of those affiliates
over the Company's share of their net assets at the acquisition date is being
amortized straight line over 40 years.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over their
estimated useful lives, ranging from two to forty years, using the straight-line
method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the estimated
useful life of the related asset or the respective lease term.
Impairment of long-lived assets
The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the
provisions of SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" ("SFAS 121"). This Statement
requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to
be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset
to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets
are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by
the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the fair value of
the assets.
Costs in excess of net assets acquired
Costs in excess of net assets acquired represent the excess of purchase
price over fair value of net assets acquired and are amortized on a
straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited of 40 years. The
Company periodically reviews the costs in excess of net assets acquired in
accordance with SFAS 121.
Advertising costs
Production costs of commercials and programming are charged to operations
in the fiscal year first aired. The costs of other advertising, promotion and
marketing programs are charged to operations in the fiscal year incurred.
Income taxes
The Company recognizes income taxes using the asset and liability method.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it
is more likely than not that they will not be realized.
Earnings per Share
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128,
"Earnings per Share" ("SFAS 128") in fiscal 1997. SFAS 128 requires the
presentation of "basic"earnings per share which represents net earnings divided
by the weighted average shares outstanding excluding all common stock
equivalents. Dual presentation of "diluted" earnings per share reflecting the
dilutive effect of all common stock equivalents is also required.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been reclassified to conform with the fiscal 1998 presentation.
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Segment Reporting
In 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
("SFAS 131"). SFAS 131 established standards for reporting information about
operating segments. The Company's reportable segments are based on the types of
food served, hours of operation, whether or not table service is provided, and
the average customer expenditure.
Franchise revenues
The Company franchises JB's restaurants and Green Burrito restaurants under
franchise agreements which have initial terms of 10 to 20 years and in some
cases provide renewal options. The Company generally charges an initial
franchise fee ranging between $7,500 and $25,000 for each new franchised
restaurant. The Company recognizes initial franchise fees when substantially all
services required by the Company are complete and when the related franchise
store commences operations. The JB's franchise agreement provides company
employees a credit ranging from $12,500 to $25,000 against the initial franchise
fee based on the employees years of service with the Company. The majority of
the franchise stores currently in operation are required to pay royalties of
between 3.25% and 5.0% of gross revenues or a minimum per week as specified in
each franchise agreement. Franchise royalties are recognized as revenues on an
accrual basis. The Company may from time to time change the amount of the
franchise royalty fees charged to the franchisees.
Pre-opening costs
In April 1998, the AICPA issued Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on
the Costs of Start-Up Activities" ("SOP 98-5"). SOP 98-5 requires that costs
incurred during a start-up activity (including organization costs) be expensed
as incurred and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 1998.
The Company adopted SOP 98-5 during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998. During
fiscal 1998, the Company expensed $386,000 of pre-opening costs.
Stock-based compensation
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123") provides for companies to recognize
compensation expense associated with stock-based compensation plans over the
anticipated service period based on the fair value of the award at the date of
grant. However, SFAS 123 allows for companies to continue to measure
compensation costs as prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB No. 25"). The Company has
elected to continue its current policy, which is to account for stock-based
compensation plans under APB No. 25.
Comprehensive Income
In 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130"). This statement established rules
for the reporting of comprehensive income and its components. The adoption of
SFAS 130 did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements or
related disclosures as the Company does not have any components of other
comprehensive income. Therefore, comprehensive income (loss) equaled net income
(loss) for all periods presented.
Use of estimates
The preparation of 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.
2. MERGER WITH TIMBER LODGE STEAKHOUSE, INC. AND ACQUISITION OF JB'S FAMILY
RESTAURANTS, INC.
On September 1, 1998, the Company acquired Timber Lodge Steakhouse, Inc., a
Minnesota corporation ("Timber Lodge"). As a result of the merger, each of the
issued and outstanding shares of Timber Lodge common stock was converted into
0.9543 shares of the Company's common stock. The exchange ratio was increased to
0.9543 from 0.8000 pursuant to the adjustment provisions of the Merger
Agreement. As of July 20, 1998, there were 3,637,415 outstanding shares of
Timber Lodge common stock which converted to 3,471,185 shares of the Company's
common stock valued at $5.10 per share or $17.7 million. At the time of the
merger, Timber
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Lodge owned and operated 18 Timber Lodge Steakhouse restaurants in Minnesota,
Wisconsin, South Dakota, upstate New York and northern Illinois.
On September 1, 1998, the Company and Timber Lodge acquired 62 JB's
Restaurants, the JB's Restaurants franchise system and six Galaxy Diner
Restaurants from subsidiaries of CKE in two transactions. First, the Company
acquired all of the outstanding shares of JB's Family Restaurants, Inc.
("JBFRI"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of CKE, in exchange for 1,000,000
shares of the Company's common stock valued at $8.125 per share or $8.1 million.
At the time of the acquisition, JBFRI owned and operated 48 JB's Restaurants and
four Galaxy Diner restaurants, and the JB's Restaurant franchise system
consisted of 29 JB's Restaurants. Then, Timber Lodge acquired all of the
outstanding shares of JB Parent Corp. ("JBPC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
CKE, in exchange for 687,890 shares of Timber Lodge common stock (which were
subsequently converted into 656,453 shares of the Company's common stock valued
at $5.10 per share or $3.3 million upon completion of the merger). At the time
of the acquisition, JBPC owned and operated 14 JB's Restaurants and two Galaxy
Diner restaurants (which were transferred to JBPC from JBFRI prior to the
acquisition). The Company intends to convert certain of the restaurants acquired
by Timber Lodge from JBPC into Timber Lodge Steakhouse restaurants and presently
intends to continue operating the remaining JB's Restaurants, and the related
JB's Restaurants franchise system, and Galaxy Diner restaurants acquired from
JBFRI.
The results of operations for the acquired businesses are included in the
Company's accompanying consolidated statements of operations from the date of
acquisition, September 1, 1998. The Company, in recording the fair value of
assets acquired and liabilities assumed, has made certain estimates to adjust
the historical carrying value of certain assets and liabilities of the acquired
businesses. These adjustments consist primarily of (i) reductions to the
historical carrying value of property and equipment to properly reflect their
estimated fair value, (ii) increases to certain liabilities to reflect the
estimated net present value of the underlying obligation, and (iii) the
establishment of a reserve for the net present value of the estimated excess of
future minimum lease payments over operating cash flows on certain
underperforming restaurants acquired. These acquisitions have been accounted for
as purchases and the resulting costs in excess of net assets acquired of $20.5
million are being amortized using a straight-line method, over a 40 year period.
The allocation of purchase price to the fair value of tangible assets acquired
and liabilities assumed is dependent upon certain valuations and other studies
that have not progressed to a stage where there is sufficient information to
make a definitive allocation. Although the purchase price allocation is
preliminary, the Company does not anticipate that there will be significant
changes necessary to arrive at the final allocation.
The assets acquired, including the costs in excess of net assets
acquired, and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of Timber Lodge and JB's
Restaurants, the JB's Restaurants franchise system and six Galaxy Diner
Restaurants are summarized in the following table. For these purposes, the
assets and liabilities of JBFRI and JBPC are presented on a consolidated basis
as "JB's".
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TIMBER LODGE JB'S TOTAL
------------ ------------ ------------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash acquired, net of acquisition fees..................... $ 72 $ 565 $ 637
Tangible assets acquired at fair value, less cash.......... 13,607 22,058 35,665
Costs in excess of net assets acquired..................... 9,791 10,668 20,459
Liabilities assumed at fair value.......................... (5,802) (21,837) (27,639)
------------ ------------ ------------
Total purchase price..................................... $ 17,668 $ 11,454 $ 29,122
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The following table presents selected unaudited pro forma results of
operations for the periods ending December 31, 1998 and 1997 assuming the
aforementioned acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 1997, giving effect to
purchase accounting adjustments. The unaudited pro forma results of operations
do not reflect certain cost savings that management believes may be realized
following the merger. The pro forma results do not necessarily represent results
which would have occurred if the acquisition had taken place on the basis
assumed above, nor are they indicative of future operating results.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
---- ----
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
<S> <C> <C>
Total Revenues ...... $ 97,466 $ 91,089
Net income .......... 469 1,589
EPS-basic ........... 0.04 0.13
EPS-diluted ......... 0.04 0.11
</TABLE>
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3. NOTES RECEIVABLE
Notes receivable consist of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------ -----------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Notes receivable........................................... $ 2,458 $ 500
Less allowance for doubtful notes.......................... (487) (82)
------------ -----------
1,971 418
Less current portion of notes receivable................... (239) (79)
------------ -----------
$ 1,732 $ 339
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The notes receivable balances at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are comprised
of notes from franchisees related to the sale of company-operated restaurant
equipment. The notes bear interest from 8% to 10.75% and mature in 2 to 10 years
and are secured by an interest in the restaurant equipment sold.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ESTIMATED
USEFUL LIFE 1998 1997
----------- -------------- -------------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Land......................................................... $ 3,822 $ --
Buildings and improvements.................................. 10 - 40 years 6,216 --
Equipment, furniture and fixtures............................ 2 - 10 years 6,953 1,228
Leasehold improvements....................................... 7 - 20 years 12,676 735
------------- -------------
29,667 1,963
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization............... (2,220) (1,514)
------------- -------------
Property and equipment, net ................................. $ 27,447 $ 449
============= =============
</TABLE>
5. INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES
On December 31, 1998 the Company completed a share exchange (the "Share
Exhange") with Fidelity National Financial, Inc. ("Fidelity") whereby Fidelity
received 2,478,000 shares of the Company's common stock valued at $9.4 million
as of December 31, 1998 in exchange for 2,408,874 or 8.2% of the outstanding
shares of Rally's Hamburgers, Inc. ("Rally's") common stock and 274,900 shares
of CKE common stock (less than 1.0% of the outstanding shares of CKE) held by
Fidelity which, combined were also valued at $9.4 million as of December 31,
1998. The Company's investments in Rally's and CKE are accounted for under the
equity method of accounting. Although the Company's investments represent less
than 20% ownership interest in Rally's and CKE, management believes that the
Company has the ability to exercise significant influence because of certain
shared executive management and common board members.
The unamortized portion of the excess of cost over the Company's share of
net assets of affiliated companies is $3.7 million at December 31, 1998.
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6. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other current liabilities consist of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
--------- ---------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding gift certificates .............. $1,148 $ --
Reserves for operating lease obligations ... 797 --
Liability insurance reserve ................ 685 --
Property taxes ............................. 561 --
State sales tax ............................ 542 --
Accrued rent ............................... 240 --
Deferred compensation ...................... 187 --
Other accrued liabilities .................. 918 25
------ ------
$5,078 $ 25
====== ======
</TABLE>
7. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Other long-term liabilities consist of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
--------- -------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred compensation ....................... $1,750 $ --
Deferred rent ............................... 1,353 --
Reserve for operating lease obligations ..... 1,002 --
Lease subsidy reserve ....................... 1,126 --
Other ....................................... 71 61
------ ------
$5,302 $ 61
====== ======
</TABLE>
The deferred compensation liability of $1.8 million at December 31, 1998
represents the present value of payments to be made to six retired former
executives of JB's. The payments continue until the participant's death upon
which time the participants spouse receives payments equal to 50 percent of the
original benefit until death. The deferred compensation plan is closed, and all
eligible participants are currently receiving payments pursuant to the plan.
8. LEASES
The Company occupies land and buildings under terms of numerous lease
agreements expiring on various dates through 2018. Many leases provide for
future rent escalations and renewal options. In addition, contingent rentals,
determined as a percentage of sales in excess of specified levels, are often
stipulated. Most of these leases obligate the Company to pay costs of
maintenance, insurance and property taxes.
Property under capital leases consists of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
----------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C>
Building..................................... $ 5,527
Less accumulated amortization................ (313)
--------
$ 5,214
========
</TABLE>
Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the
respective lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The
Company did not have property under capital leases at December 31, 1997.
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Minimum lease payments for all leases and the present value of net minimum
lease payments for capital leases as of December 31, 1998 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL OPERATING
------- ---------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Fiscal Year:
1999 .......................................... $ 1,371 $ 5,004
2000 .......................................... 1,353 4,681
2001 .......................................... 1,254 4,319
2002 .......................................... 1,085 3,895
2003 .......................................... 967 3,596
Thereafter ........................................ 2,673 25,606
------- -------
Total minimum lease payments ............ 8,703 47,101
=======
Less amount representing interest ................. (2,167)
-------
Present value of minimum lease payment ........... 6,536
Less current portion .............................. (886)
-------
Capital lease obligations, less current portion ... $ 5,650
=======
</TABLE>
Total minimum lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease
rentals due in the future under certain operating subleases as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SUBLEASE INCOME
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C>
Fiscal Year:
1999 ......... $1,344
2000 ......... 1,267
2001 ......... 1,034
2002 ......... 868
2003 ......... 685
Thereafter ....... 3,058
------
$8,256
======
</TABLE>
Aggregate rent expense under noncancelable operating leases during fiscal
1998, 1997 and 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------- ------------ --------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Minimum rentals............................................ $ 1,832 $ 384 $ 489
Contingent rentals......................................... 63 -- --
Less sublease rentals...................................... (401) (383) (168)
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 1,494 $ 1 $ 321
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
9. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
-----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C>
Secured note payable, principal payments in specified
monthly amounts through 2012, interest at 7.5% .......... $ 461
Secured note payable, principal payments in specified
monthly amounts through 2004, interest at 10.75% ........ 168
-----
629
Less current installment of long-term debt ................ (44)
-----
$ 585
=====
</TABLE>
Secured notes payable are collateralized by certain restaurant property
deeds of trust with a net book value of $1.6 million at December 31, 1998. The
company did not have long-term debt at December 31, 1997.
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Long term debt matures in fiscal years ending after December 31, 1998 as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Year (Dollars in thousands)
----------- --------------------
<S> <C>
1999 .......... $ 44
2000 .......... 48
2001 .......... 52
2002 .......... 57
2003 .......... 63
Thereafter .......... 365
----
$629
====
</TABLE>
10. SEGMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION
Prior to the acquisitions described in Note 2, the Company had one
reportable segment. As a result of the acquisitions, the Company has three
reportable segments in fiscal 1998: Family Dining, Steakhouse and Quick Serve
Mexican.
The Family Dining segment includes the Company's JB's and Galaxy Diner
restaurants which serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Steakhouse segment is
comprised of Timber Lodge Steakhouse which serves dinner only. The Quick Serve
Mexican segment is comprised of Green Burrito restaurants which are positioned
in the "fast food" segment of the restaurant industry.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those
described in Note 1. The Company evaluates the performance of its operating
segments based on income before income taxes.
Summarized financial information concerning the Company's reportable
segments is shown in the following table. The other assets consist of corporate
cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments for all years presented. In
1998, total assets in the other column also includes investments in affiliated
companies, deferred income taxes and income tax receivable of $158,000 presented
in other current assets in the consolidated balance sheet.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FAMILY QUICK SERVE
1998 DINING STEAKHOUSE MEXICAN OTHER TOTAL
- ----------------------------- ------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues .................... $ 18,386 $ 12,157 $ 5,019 $ $ 35,562
Interest revenue ............ 45 12 -- 261 318
Interest expense ............ (194) (10) -- (204)
Depreciation & amortization . 532 525 221 1,278
Pre-opening expense ......... -- 386 -- 386
Segment profit before tax ... 247 187 730 261 1,425
Total assets ................ $ 34,091 $ 24,760 $ 2,004 $ 14,975 $ 75,830
1997
- -----------------------------
Revenues .................... $ -- $ -- $ 5,152 $ $ 5,152
Interest revenue ............ -- -- -- 143 143
Interest expense ............ -- -- -- --
Depreciation & amortization . -- -- 297 297
Segment profit before tax ... -- -- 713 143 856
Total assets ................ $ -- $ -- $ 2,479 $ 2,323 $ 4,802
1996
- -----------------------------
Revenues .................... $ -- $ -- $ 4,795 $ 4,795
Interest revenue ............ -- -- -- 105 105
Interest expense ............ -- -- (3) (3)
Depreciation & amortization . -- -- 344 344
Segment profit before tax ... -- -- (155) 105 (50)
Total assets ................ $ -- $ -- $ 2,441 $ 1,021 $ 3,462
</TABLE>
(1) The family dining and steakhouse segments include the results of
operations for the acquired businesses from and after September 1, 1998.
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11. INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------- ------ ----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal .................... $ 2 $ -- $ --
State ...................... 21 2 (2)
--- --- ---
23 2 (2)
--- --- ---
Deferred:
Federal .................... 2 -- --
State ...................... 24 -- --
--- --- ---
26 -- --
--- --- ---
Total Tax Expense ... $49 $ 2 $(2)
=== === ===
</TABLE>
A reconciliation of income tax expense at the federal statutory rate to the
Company's provision for taxes on income is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------- ------ -----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income taxes at statutory rate (34%) ..................... $ 485 $ 290 $ (16)
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit .... 94 2 (2)
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance ............... (580) (290) 16
Permanent book/tax differences ........................... 50 -- --
----- ----- -----
Total taxes .............................................. $ 49 $ 2 $ (2)
===== ===== =====
</TABLE>
Temporary differences and carryforwards gave rise to a significant amount
of deferred tax assets and liabilities as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------- -------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax asset:
Net operating loss carryforward ... $ 4,334 $ 4,381
Other reserves .................... 2,094 65
Depreciation ...................... 488 236
Deferred rent ..................... 338 --
Capital leases .................... 235 --
Other ............................. 13 53
------- -------
7,502 4,735
Alternative minimum tax credits ... 110 --
General Business tax credits ...... 556 --
Less valuation allowance .......... (7,016) (4,735)
------- -------
Total deferred tax asset .................... 1,152 --
------- -------
Deferred tax liability:
State taxes ....................... (336) --
------- -------
Total deferred tax liability ................ (336) --
------- -------
Net deferred tax asset............. $ 816 $ --
======= =======
</TABLE>
The increase in the valuation allowance for 1998 resulted from two primary
factors. First, a decrease of $580,000 resulted from the utilization of net
operating losses and other tax benefits that were previously fully reserved.
Second, the acquisitions of Timber Lodge and JB's resulted in the acquisition of
approximately $3,703,000 of deferred tax assets that were subject to a
$2,861,000 valuation allowance.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had net operating loss
carryforwards for federal tax purposes of approximately $11.5 million and $11.9
million respectively, which expire in the years 2008 through 2011. At December
31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had state net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $4.3 million and $5.7 million respectively, which expire in the
years 1999 through 2001. Utilization of the carryforwards will be limited to
specific amounts each year. These net operating loss carryforwards resulted in a
deferred tax asset of approximately $4.3 million as of December 31, 1998.
However, SFAS No. 109 requires that a valuation allowance be recorded against
tax assets which are not likely to be realized. Due to the uncertain nature of
the ultimate realization of the deferred tax asset based upon the Company's past
operating performance and expiration dates of the loss carryforwards, the
Company established a valuation allowance against these carryforward benefits.
The benefits would be recognized only as reassessment demonstrates they are
realizable, which is entirely dependent upon future earnings in specific tax
jurisdictions.
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While the need for this valuation allowance is subject to periodic review, if
the allowance is reduced, the tax benefits of the carryforwards will be recorded
in future operations as a reduction of the Company's income tax expense.
At December 31, 1998, the Company had federal general business tax credit
carryovers of approximately $556,000 which expire in the years 2005 through
2012. A valuation allowance has been established at December 31, 1998 against
these credit carryovers. While the need for this valuation allowance is subject
to periodic review, if the allowance is reduced, the tax benefits of the
carryforwards will be recorded in future operations as a reduction of the
Company's income tax expense. The Company also had federal and state alternative
minimum tax credit carryovers of $110,000 at December 31, 1998, which have no
expiration date.
12. ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK AND COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS
In May 1995, the Company authorized the issuance of three common stock
purchase warrants to acquire a total of 3,000,000 shares of Company common
stock. These three warrants were granted at an exercise price that exceeded the
closing market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date.
Each of these common stock purchase warrants is further discussed below.
In May 1995, as partial consideration for legal services rendered in
connection with the negotiation of the settlement and development agreement with
CKE, the Company agreed to issue a common stock purchase warrant to the law firm
representing the Company. The warrant had a purchase price of $100 and provides
for the purchase of 1,000,000 shares of Company common stock at an exercise
price of $7.50 per share, exercisable after May 1, 1996 and expiring on April
30, 2005. This warrant was subsequently purchased by Fidelity in 1997 for
$100,000 cash.
In May 1995, the Company authorized a common stock purchase warrant
agreement with Rally's as part of the consideration for entering into a
development agreement with the Company. The conditional warrant had a purchase
price of $100 and provides for the purchase of 1,000,000 shares of Company
common stock at an exercise price of $7.50 per share expiring June 7, 2005.
Exercisability was contingent upon Rally's compliance with the development
agreement. In April 1996, the Company and Rally's executed an agreement
providing for the termination of the development agreement. Consequently, the
1,000,000 common stock purchase warrants that were granted to Rally's were
canceled.
In May 1995, in recognition of personal efforts in connection with the
negotiations of the settlement and development agreement with CKE, and the
development agreement with Rally's, and in accordance with the incentive
component of the Company's compensation philosophy, the Company issued a common
stock purchase warrant to its then President and Chief Executive Officer. The
warrant had a purchase price of $100 and provides for the purchase of 1,000,000
shares of Company common stock at an exercise price of $7.00 per share expiring
May 1, 2005.
On July 22, 1997, Fidelity, a related part as discussed in Note 14,
purchased 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock from the former Chief
Executive Officer and principal stockholder ("Former Controlling Shareholder"),
for a purchase price of $5.0 million cash. Fidelity also purchased Common Stock
Purchase Warrants ("Warrants") from the Former Controlling Shareholder pursuant
to which Fidelity has the right to acquire 2,500,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock, of which 1,500,000 were immediately exercisable at $5.00 per share
(the "$5.00 Warrants") and 1,000,000 were immediately exercisable at $7.00 per
share (the "$7.00 Warrants"). The $5.00 Warrants were purchased for $600,000
cash and expire November 23, 2002; the $7.00 Warrants were purchased for
$100,000 cash and expire May 1, 2005. Simultaneously with the closing of the
transaction, Fidelity transferred 30,000 Warrants with an exercise price of
$5.00 to its investment advisor. On September 1, 1998, Fidelity exercised
1,000,000 of the $5.00 Warrants which resulted in net proceeds to the Company of
$5.0 million.
Warrant transactions for 1998, 1997 and 1996 described above are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------------------- ------------------------------ ----------------------------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES EXERCISE PRICE SHARES EXERCISE PRICE SHARES EXERCISE PRICE
--------- ---------------- ---------- ---------------- ---------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Warrants outstanding
January 1, .............. 4,000,000 $ 6.12 4,000,000 $ 6.12 5,000,000 $ 6.40
Canceled .................. -- -- -- -- (1,000,000) 7.50
Exercised ................. (1,000,000) 5.00 -- -- -- --
--------- ---------- --------- ------
Warrants outstanding
December 31, ............ 3,000,000 $ 6.50 4,000,000 $ 6.12 4,000,000 $ 6.12
========= ========== ==========
</TABLE>
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In conjunction with its 1990 initial public offering, the Company entered
into an escrow agreement with three former executives pursuant to which the
former executives deposited certain shares of the Company's common stock,
originally acquired by them in 1988, into an escrow account to be released upon
the achievement of certain income levels by the Company. These shares were owned
by certain executives and shareholders prior to the initial public offering and
the underwriters requested that these shares be placed into escrow until certain
earning goals were achieved. The respective shareholders have retained full
voting rights and full dividend rights to the shares. These restricted shares
continue to be included in shares outstanding but have been excluded when
calculating basic earnings per share. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, 178,571
shares were in the escrow account to be returned to the Company for cancellation
if the Company has not reported earnings of $1,500,000 for any twelve-month
period concluding with the twelve-month period ending June 30, 1998. The Company
is currently evaluating whether to extend or terminate the escrow agreement.
13. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
The Company has certain stock option plans and from time-to-time grants
other nonstatutory options. Options are granted to eligible employees and
directors, officers and consultants who are actively involved in the development
of the business of the Company. Generally, the exercise price of options granted
approximates the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of
grant. Currently outstanding options become exercisable either immediately or
over a period of up to three years and expire five-to-ten years after the grant
date. The following provides additional information on these plans and other
options:
1998 Stock Option Plan
In 1998, the Board of Directors adopted, and the shareholders subsequently
approved the 1998 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). Awards granted under the Plan
are either incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options, with vesting
and pricing provisions determined by the Board of Directors or a committee
comprised of at least two outside directors of the Company. Under the Plan,
incentive options may be granted to officers and other key employees of the
Company (including directors if they are also employees of the Company) and
non-qualified options may be granted to officers and other key employees of the
Company, any member of the Board of Directors or consultants. Options normally
have a term of 10 years from the date of grant and become exercisable over a
three year period following the grant date and are priced at the fair market
value of the shares on the date of grant. A total of 1,000,000 shares were
originally available for grants of options or other awards under this plan, of
which 580,000 stock options were granted at an exercise price of $4.88 and
420,000 options remain available to be granted as of December 31, 1998.
In connection with the acquisition of Timber Lodge on September 1, 1998,
the Company assumed all options outstanding under an existing Timber Lodge stock
option plan. Options under this plan become exercisable over a thirty-month
period and remain outstanding for a period of ten years following the date of
grant. As of December 31, 1998, there were 205,022 stock options outstanding
with exercise prices ranging from $2.75 to $8.25. No further shares may be
granted under this plan.
Incentive stock option plan
In 1990, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted an Incentive Stock
Option Plan ("ISOP"). Under the ISOP, all key employees, including officers and
directors (who are also employees) of the Company are eligible to receive
options. To be eligible to receive options under the ISOP, an employee must have
been a full-time employee in good standing with the Company for one year. The
total number of options authorized under the plan is 100,000. As of December 31,
1998, the Company has 100,000 options available for future grant under the plan.
Non -- qualified stock option plan
In October 1989, the Company adopted a non-qualified stock option plan for
directors who are not full-time employees of the Company and individuals who act
as consultants to the Company or who are actively involved in the development of
the business of the Company. The plan provides for the issuance of a maximum of
125,000 shares of the Company's common stock per individual grant at the market
price thereof on the date of grant. Each option lapses, if not previously
exercised or extended, on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant or 90 days
after the optionee has terminated continuous activity with the Company. In
September 1998, the plan was amended to increase the number of shares available
for issuance under the plan to 975,000. As of December 31, 1998, there are no
remaining options available for grant under this plan.
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Other options issued
In October 1996, the Company granted options for the purchase of 100,000
shares of Company common stock at $6.50 per share to an officer and director of
the Company, with 50,000 shares vesting immediately, and 50,000 shares vesting
one year from the date of grant. The officer resigned in July 1997 and the
unvested shares were immediately vested. No options have been exercised.
During 1995, the Company also granted options for the purchase of 260,000
shares of Company common stock to other directors, officers and consultants that
immediately vested. The exercise price of the options ranged from $5.75 to
$7.00.
On September 1, 1998 the Board of Directors re-priced 1,017,500 options
which, previously had been granted to officers and directors. The new exercise
price of the options is $4.88, which was the closing price of the Company's
stock on August 31, 1998. The 1,017,500 re-priced options are included in the
granted and cancelled amounts presented in the 1998 column of the table below.
Combined transactions for 1998, 1997 and 1996 for the plans and other
options described above are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
---------------------------- ---------------------------- -------------------------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES EXERCISE PRICE SHARES EXERCISE PRICE SHARES EXERCISE PRICE
------ ---------------- ------- ---------------- ------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Options outstanding
January 1, .................... 998,012 $ 7.39 634,083 $ 5.66 705,167 $ 5.00
Options assumed in Timber
Lodge acquisition ............. 261,807 3.79 -- -- -- --
Granted ......................... 2,002,500 5.56 495,000 8.80 100,000 6.50
Canceled ........................(1,038,972) 8.29 -- -- (1,667) 5.75
Exercised ....................... (61,785) 3.41 (131,071) 4.34 (169,417) 3.45
---------- ---------- --------
Options outstanding
December 31, .................. 2,161,562 $ 4.93 998,012 $ 7.39 634,083 $ 5.66
========== ========== ========
</TABLE>
The following information applies to options outstanding at December 31,
1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
-------------------------------------------------------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
REMAINING ---------------------------------
NUMBER CONTRACTUAL LIFE WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER WEIGHTED AVERAGE
OUTSTANDING (YEARS) EXERCISE PRICE EXERCISABLE EXERCISE PRICE
----------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Range of exercise
prices
$1.80 - $ 2.70..... 48,388 1 $ 1.80 48,388 $ 1.80
$2.71 - $ 4.05..... 177,356 5 3.28 177,356 3.28
$4.06 - $ 6.22..... 1,647,945 9 4.89 651,016 4.88
$6.23 - $ 7.00..... 287,873 5 6.75 282,624 6.75
---------- ---------
2,161,562 $ 4.93 1,159,384 $ 4.96
========== =========
</TABLE>
For purposes of the following pro forma disclosures required by SFAS 123,
the fair value of each option granted after fiscal 1995 has been estimated on
the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, with the
following assumptions used for grants in fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996: annual
dividends consistent with the Company's current dividend policy, which resulted
in no payments in fiscal 1998, 1997 or 1996; expected volatility of 60% in
fiscal 1998, 70% in fiscal 1997 and 80% in fiscal 1996; risk-free interest rates
of 4.5% in fiscal 1998, and 5.5% in fiscal 1997 and 1996; and an expected life
of 3 years in fiscal 1998, 2 years for fiscal 1997 and 3 years for fiscal 1996.
The weighted average fair value of each option granted during fiscal 1998, 1997
and 1996 was $3.61, $3.22 and $1.86, respectively. Had compensation expense been
recognized for fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996 grants for stock-based compensation
plans in accordance with provisions of SFAS 123, the Company would have recorded
a net loss and loss per share of $4,444,000, or $0.52 per basic share and $0.48
per diluted share in fiscal 1998; net income and earnings per share of $217,000,
or $0.03 per basic and diluted share in fiscal 1997; and a net loss of $155,000,
or $0.02 per basic and diluted share in fiscal 1996. Since the pro forma
compensation expense for stock-based compensation plans is recognized over a
three-year vesting period, the foregoing pro forma reductions in the Company's
net income are not representative of anticipated amounts in future years.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in
estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions
and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the
input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price
volatility. Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the
subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value
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estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily
provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock
options.
14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company was
involved in transactions with related parties as follows:
CKE Restaurants, Inc.
The Company and CKE share certain officers and directors. In September
1998, the Company purchased JBFRI and JBPC from CKE (see note 2) in exchange for
approximately 1.7 million shares or 10.9% of the Company's outstanding common
stock at December 31, 1998. In December 1998, the Company acquired 274,900
shares or less than 1% of CKE's common stock from Fidelity (see note 5).
In conjunction with the acquisitions of Timber Lodge and JB's (see Note 2),
the Company entered into an agreement with CKE to receive certain general and
administrative support. As of December 31, 1998, the Company has accrued
$173,000 for such services provided during fiscal 1998. Such amount represents
the cost to CKE of providing such services.
During May 1995, the Company reached an agreement with CKE pursuant to
which CKE agreed to convert a minimum of 40 CKE-owned Carl's Jr. restaurants per
year into Carl's Jr./Green Burrito dual-concept stores over a five-year period
commencing July 15, 1995. In February 1997, the Company and CKE modified the
agreement to provide for the conversion of a minimum of 60 Carl's Jr.
restaurants per year to Carl's Jr./Green Burrito dual-concept stores. CKE also
agreed to allow its franchisees to convert their restaurants into Carl's
Jr./Green Burrito dual-concept stores. In November 1998, the Company and CKE
modified the agreement as follows: CKE will convert 45 restaurants in both 1999
and 2000, 40 in 2001 and 36 in 2002 for a total of 328 Carl's Jr./Green Burrito
dual brand restaurants at the expiration of the agreement on December 31, 2002.
Additionally, the amended agreement expands the units available to satisfy CKE's
development obligations by removing limitations on the number of franchised
Carl's Jr. restaurants which can be converted and by including Hardee's
restaurants and Hardee's franchisees.
The initial term of the franchise agreements for CKE-owned locations is 15
years with a 10-year renewal period. The franchise agreements also allow for an
early termination on a per-store basis if royalties payable to the Company for
such location are less than an average of $250 per month for any calendar year.
As of December 31, 1998, there were 176 Carl's Jr./Green Burrito restaurants in
operation in California, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Oklahoma and Kansas. For the
fiscal years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company recognized
franchise revenues generated from CKE dual-concept franchise stores of
approximately $990,000, $942,000 and $648,000, respectively. The Company had
receivable balances at December 31, 1998 and 1997 of $89,000 and $29,000,
respectively related to royalty and franchise fee payments due from CKE.
The Company leases approximately 650 square feet of office space from CKE
on a month to month basis at the rate of approximately $2,500 per month.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
The Company and Fidelity share certain officers and directors. In 1997,
Fidelity acquired 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock and 3,470,000
warrants to acquire the Company's common stock (see note 12). In September 1998,
Fidelity exercised 1,000,000 of its $5.00 common stock purchase warrants
resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $5,000,000. In December 1998, the
Company and Fidelity completed a Share Exchange (see note 5). As result of these
transactions, Fidelity owns approximately 4.7 million shares or 31% of the
Company's common stock at December 31, 1998, and holds warrants to acquire an
additional 2,470,000 shares of the Company's common stock.
Rally's Hamburgers, Inc.
The Company and Rally's share certain officers and directors. The Company
presently owns 2,408,874 shares or 8.2% of Rally's common stock (see note 5). On
January 29, 1999, Rally's announced the signing of a merger agreement with
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. ("Checkers") (see note 18). The agreement
provides that each share of Rally's stock will be exchanged for 1.99 shares of
Checkers stock. The Checkers common stock that Rally's owns (approximately 26%
of Checkers common stock as of December 31, 1998) will be retired following this
merger.
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Payments to Director for Professional Services
A director of the Company provided legal services to the Company valued at
$0, $55,261 and $48,467 during 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In connection with the sale of restaurants, the Company assigned the
related leases to the respective purchasers. The Company remains liable pursuant
to the original lease agreements under the respective leases in the event of a
default by the purchasers. Following is a summary of the Company's commitment
pursuant to these leases.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RENTAL
PAYMENTS
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<S> <C>
Fiscal Year: (Dollars in thousands)
1999........................................... $ 1,271
2000........................................... 1,093
2001........................................... 905
2002........................................... 707
2003........................................... 528
Thereafter..................................... 945
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$ 5,449
===========
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The Company is involved in legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising
in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that any resulting
liability should not materially affect the Company's financial position or
results of operations.
16. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amount of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, short-term
investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses
approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
The carrying amount of the Company's investments in affiliated companies
approximates fair value and is based on quoted market prices.
The carrying amount of the Company's notes receivable, long-term debt and
capital lease obligations approximates fair value and is based on discounted
cash flows using market rates at the balance sheet date. The use of discounted
cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the
discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The derived fair values
estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in
many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument.
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17. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
The following table presents summarized quarterly results:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER
-----------------------------------------------------
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
------- ------- -------- -------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FISCAL 1998
Total revenues .................... $ 1,230 $ 1,340 $10,667 $22,325
Operating income .................. 132 225 451 377
Net income ........................ 252 281 474 369
Net income per share-- basic ...... $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.05 $ 0.03
======= ======= ======= =======
Net income per share--diluted ..... $ 0.03 $ 0.04 $ 0.05 $ 0.03
======= ======= ======= =======
FISCAL 1997
Total revenues .................... 1,134 1,342 1,380 1,296
Operating income .................. 27 223 185 193
Net income ........................ 100 256 233 265
Net income per share-- basic ...... $ 0.02 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.04
======= ======= ======= =======
Net income per share-- diluted .... $ 0.01 $ 0.04 $ 0.03 $ 0.03
======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In two separate transactions, the Company has agreed to acquire a total of
approximately $4.9 million of 13.0% senior secured Checkers debt from three
unaffiliated parties. On March 17, 1999 the Company executed a letter of intent
with Checkers whereby the Company agreed to acquire for cash approximately $1.9
million of Checkers senior secured debt from two unaffiliated parties. In
addition, on March 30, 1999 the Company executed a definitive agreement to
purchase approximately $3.0 million of Checkers senior secured debt from an
unaffiliated third party. The purchase will be paid for by the issuance of
approximately 1.0 million unregistered shares of the Company's common stock. The
shares will carry registration rights. The $4.9 million of 13% senior secured
Checkers debt provides for the payment of monthly interest, and the principal
balance is due on April 30, 2000.
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SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II -- VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
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<CAPTION>
ADDITIONS BALANCE
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO ACQUIRED BALANCE
BEGINNING COSTS AND AMOUNTS THROUGH AT END
DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES WRITTEN-OFF OTHER ACQUISITIONS OF PERIOD
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------------------- ------------ -----------
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year ended December 31, 1998:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
and notes...................... $ 164 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 448 $ 612
============ =========== =========== ========== ============ ============
Allowance for deferred tax
assets......................... $ 4,735 $ (580) $ -- $ -- $ 2,861 $ 7,016
============ =========== =========== ========== ============ ============
Year ended December 31, 1997:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
and notes...................... $ 163 $ 1 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 164
============ =========== =========== ========== ============ ============
Allowance for deferred tax
assets......................... $ 5,213 $ (478) $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 4,735
============ =========== =========== ========== ============ ============
Year ended December 31, 1996:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
and notes...................... $ 197 $ 87 $ (88) $ (33) $ -- $ 163
============ =========== =========== ========== ============ ============
Allowance for deferred tax
assets......................... $ 5,178 $ 35 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 5,213
============ =========== =========== ========== ============ ============
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- ------- -----------
<S> <C>
2.1 Conformed Copy of Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger
dated as of June 9, 1998, excluding schedules (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Registration Statement No. 333-58927 on
Form S-4).
2.2 Conformed copy of First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement
and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 8, 1998 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.2 of Registration Statement No. 333-58927 on
Form S-4).
2.3 Conformed Copy of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of
February 19, 1998, excluding schedules (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.3 of Registration Statement No. 333-58927 on Form S-4).
2.4 Conformed Copy of Assignment of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization,
dated as of March 26, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4
of Registration Statement No. 333-58927 on Form S-4).
2.5 Conformed Copy of First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization, dated as of March 27, 1998 (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 2.5 of Registration Statement No. 333-58927 on Form S-4).
2.6 Conformed copy of Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization, dated as of June 3, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.6 of Registration Statement No. 333-58927 on Form S-4).
2.7 Conformed copy of Third Amendment to Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization, dated as of July 8, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.7 of Registration Statement No. 333-58927 on Form S-4).
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation; filed with the Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1991, and incorporated by reference.
3.2 Bylaws of the Company, as amended; filed with the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-8, dated August 18, 1990 and
incorporated by reference.
10.1 Incentive Stock Option Plan and form of Non-qualified Stock Option
Agreement; filed with the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-8, dated August 21, 1990 and incorporated by reference.
10.2 Non-qualified Stock Option Plan and form of Non-Qualified Stock Option
Agreement; filed with the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-8, dated August 21, 1990, and incorporated by reference.
10.3 Form of Franchise Agreement; filed with the Registrant's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, and incorporated by
reference.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- -------- -----------
<S> <C>
10.4 Form of Dual-concept Franchise Agreement; filed with the Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, and
incorporated by reference.
10.8 Stock Purchase Agreement between William M. Theisen and the Registrant
dated October 29, 1992, including Amendment to Stock Purchase
Agreement dated November 4, 1992 and Second Amendment to Stock
Purchase Agreement dated November 23, 1992; filed with the
Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated November 23, 1992, and
incorporated by reference.
10.9 Amended Warrant Agreement and Form of Warrant Certificate between the
Registrant and William M. Theisen dated November 23, 1992; filed with
the Registrant's Annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1995, and incorporated by reference.
10.10 Form of Irrevocable Proxy Agreement between Ruben M. Rodriguez, Gary
A. McArthur, and Robert V. Gibson, as "Stockholders," and William M.
Theisen; filed with the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated November
23, 1992, and incorporated by reference.
10.12 Warrant agreement dated May 1, 1995 between the Registrant and
McGrath, North, Mullin & Kratz, P.C. The Warrant was purchased by
Fidelity on July 22, 1997. The warrant agreement was filed with the
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1995, and incorporated by reference. The purchase was described in
the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated July 22, 1997 and
incorporated by reference.
10.13 Stock Option Agreement between the Registrant and George J. Kubat
dated October 3, 1996; filed with the Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, and incorporated by
reference.
10.14 Fidelity Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreements dated July 22, 1997;
filed with the Registrant's report on Form 8-K for July 22, 1997 and
incorporated by reference.
10.16 Form of employment agreement executed by Dermot F. Rowland and Timber
Lodge Steakhouse, Inc. (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.16 of
Registration Statement No. 333-58927 on Form S-4)
10.17 GB Foods Corporation 1998 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.17 of Registration Statement No. 333-58927 on Form S-4).
10.18 1995 Stock Option Plan of Timber Lodge Steakhouse, Inc. assumed by the
Company on September 1, 1999 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3
of Registration Statement No. 333-64191 on Form S-8).
11 Statement regarding Calculation of Earnings Per Share.
16.1 Letter regarding change in certifying accountant filed with the
Registrant's report on Form 8-K for November 11, 1998 and incorporated
by reference.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- ------- -----------
<S> <C>
21 List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP, independent auditors for the Registrant.
23.2 Consent of Grant Thorton LLP, former independent auditors of the
Registrant.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 11
SANTA BARBARA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Basic Earnings per share:
Numerator
Net income (loss).................................... $ 1,376 $ 854 $ (48)
============ ============ ============
Denominator
Basic weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period..................... 8,707 6,471 6,356
Escrowed restricted shares issued and outstanding
excluded from basic earnings per share............... (178) (178) (178)
------------ ------------ ------------
8,529 6,293 6,178
============ ============ ============
Basic net income (loss) per share...................... $ .16 $ .14 $ (.01)
============ ============ ============
Diluted Earnings per share:
Numerator
Net income (loss).................................... $ 1,376 $ 854 $ (48)
============ ============ ============
Denominator
Basic weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period..................... 8,529 6,293 6,178
Incremental common shares attributable to exercise of:
escrowed restricted shares(a)................... 179 179 --
outstanding options............................. 161 140 --
outstanding warrants............................ 418 1,140 --
------------ ------------ ------------
758 1,459 --
------------ ------------ ------------
Diluted weighted average shares........................ 9,287 7,752 6,178
============ ============ ============
Diluted net income (loss) per share.................... $ .15 $ .11 $ (.01)
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
(a) Escrowed restricted shares have not been included in loss years because the
effect would be antidilutive.
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 21
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc.
List of Subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Entity State of Incorporation DBA
------ ---------------------- ---
<S> <C> <C>
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group Delaware N/A
Timber Lodge Steakhouse, Inc. Minnesota Timber Lodge Steakhouse
JB's Family Restaurants, Inc. Delaware JB's Restaurant, Galaxy Diner
JB Parent Corp. Delaware JB's Restaurant, Galaxy Diner &
Timber Lodge Steakhouse
GB Franchise Corporation California Green Burrito
Green Burrito, Inc. California Green Burrito
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and
Shareholders of
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc.:
We consent to incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(No. 333-64191) on Form S-8 of Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc. of our
report dated February 18, 1999, except for Note 18 which is as of March 30,
1999, relating to the consolidated balance sheet of Santa Barbara Restaurant
Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows
and related financial statement schedule for the year ended December 31, 1998
which report appears in the December 31, 1998 annual report on Form 10-K of
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Orange County, California
March 31, 1999
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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have issued our report dated January 30, 1998 accompanying the consolidated
financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Santa Barbara
Restaurant Group, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1998. We hereby consent
to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statement
of Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc. on Form S-8 (File No. 333-64191).
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Irvine, California
March 30, 1999
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1998
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1998
<CASH> 7,043
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 999
<ALLOWANCES> 125
<INVENTORY> 990
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 11,213
<PP&E> 29,667
<DEPRECIATION> 2,220
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 75,830
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 14,483
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0
<COMMON> 1,219
<OTHER-SE> 48,255
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 75,830
<SALES> 32,901
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 35,562
<CGS> 22,772
<TOTAL-COSTS> 29,997
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 4,380
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 204
<INCOME-PRETAX> 1,425
<INCOME-TAX> 49
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 1,376
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 1,376
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0.16
<EPS-DILUTED> 0.15
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