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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-KSB/A
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 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 33-39231
SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Delaware 13-3585743
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
630 Ninth Avenue, New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number: (212) 262-8333
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:
NONE
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:
NONE
Check whether the issuer (1) Filed all reports required to be filed by section
13 or 15D) of the securities exchange act during the preceding 12 months (or for
such a 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_ NO X
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to item 405 of
regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in part III of this form 10-KSB or any
amendment to this form. [ X ]
The issuer's revenues for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $6,137,315.
The aggregate market value on December 31, 1997 of voting stock held by
non-affiliates computed by reference to the last sale price on that date was
approximately $6,746,354.
As of December 31, 1997 3,373,177 shares of the Company's common stock, par
value $.003 per share (the "Common Stock"), were issued and outstanding.
Documents incorporated by reference
NONE.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Soulfood Concepts, Inc. ("The Company") was formed as a Delaware
corporation and has seven subsidiaries. The Company wholly owns and operates
three full service, upscale soul food restaurants under the name of The Shark
Bar(Registered) Restaurant. The Company is also the holder of a 62% interest in
one other full service, soul food restaurant operating under the name of
Mekka(Registered) Restaurant . Two of these restaurants are located in New York,
New York; and the other two are located in Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles,
California. Subsequent to the year-end, the Company finalized an acquisition of
a 10,000 square foot restaurant in the midtown area of Atlanta, Georgia, for the
purpose of opening up the fourth Shark Bar Restaurant.
The original Shark Bar restaurant, which was opened in New York City
in 1990, is a full service 95-seat restaurant. In March 1997, the Company opened
a three-floor 9,000 square foot Shark Bar(Registered) Restaurant in Chicago. In
September 1997, The Company opened the next Shark Bar(Registered) Restaurant in
Los Angeles in a 6,000 square foot facility located at 826 N. La Cienaga
Boulevard.
The corporate expansion during 1997 was financed by the Company
through various financing transactions as well as loans from an officer of the
company. See "Business - Financing Transactions."
CORPORATE STRATEGY
The Company intends to build the first national "Soul Food Restaurant"
company throughout major urban areas in the United States with the expansion of
its two concepts - The Shark Bar Restaurant and Mekka Restaurant. The Company is
dedicated to excellence in the quality of its' food and to the creation of value
for its' customers. The Company believes that it differentiates its restaurants
by emphasizing the following strategic elements:
o Positioning itself as the first national company to target the Soul Food
category, which offers a fine dining experience with casual dining prices.
o Offering upscale Soul Food and New Southern Cuisine which provides a unique
and enduring attraction to a broad and diverse demographic and
socio-economic mix of customers
o Serving generous "Southern" portions accompanied by side orders offered at
affordable prices
RESTAURANT CONCEPT AND MENUS
THE SHARK BAR
The Shark Bar Restaurants were developed to appeal to a 35-50 year
old, predominantly African-American customer base. Each has a separate bar area
along with dinning rooms with table cloth settings. The Shark Bar restaurant
serves dinner 7 days a week and lunch and brunch when appropriate. The
distribution between food and beverage sales is 65% food and 35% beverages.
During 1997, the average guest check at the Shark Bar was approximately $23
(including alcoholic beverages).
During 1997, The New York Shark Bar Restaurant received a designation
from Forbes Magazine as an "All-Star Eatery", while the Chicago restaurant was
awarded "Two Stars" from the Chicago Sun-Times. The Los Angeles restaurant was
also named by the Los Angeles Times as one of the best new restaurants in LA for
1997.
The menu at The Shark Bar Restaurants features both upscale Soulfood
and New Southern Cuisine at affordable prices. The menu is organized so that
diners may choose an entree with two accompanying side orders. The entrees
featured on the menu include Blackened Catfish, Honey Dipped Fried Chicken,
Turkey Meatloaf, and Grilled Pineapple Salmon. The Shark Bar has established a
reputation of quality and
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consistency in its food, particularly with its side orders, which includes black
eyed peas, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, candied yams and mashed
potatoes.
MEKKA
The Company is also the General Partner, holding a 60% general partner
interest and a 2% limited partner interest, of a 55 seat soul food restaurant
known as Mekka. The menu at Mekka is also based on soul food and New Southern
cooking, but also offers a selection of Caribbean dishes. Mekka was designed
with slightly lower price points than The Shark Bar and is targeted towards a
predominantly African-American customer in the 20-40 age demographic. Mekka
serves dinner seven days a week, does not serve lunch during the week but does
offer a brunch on Sunday. The distribution between food and beverages sales is
approximately 65% for food and 35% for beverages. In 1997, the average guest
check in Mekka was approximately $20.00 (including alcoholic beverages). Mekka
also has an outdoor cafe space that offers an additional 30 seats in the warmer
months.
REORGANIZATION OF THE COMPANY
The Company was initially organized on August 23rd, 1984 in the State
of Delaware under the name Empire Ventures, Inc. On December 14, 1992, the
Company entered into an ("agreement") and plan of re-organization with Soul To
Go, Inc. for 5,031,250 shares of the common stock of Empire Ventures, Inc. As a
result of the transactions consummated pursuant to the agreement, Soul to Go,
Inc. has become the wholly owned subsidiary of Empire Ventures, Inc. and
shareholders of Soul To Go, Inc. became the owners of approximately 92% of the
issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Empire Ventures, Inc.
Soul to Go, Inc. was a New York based holding Company controlling a
group of operating subsidiaries consisting of the Shark Restaurant Corp., which
operated a 90 seat restaurant called the Shark Bar and Shark Catering Corp.,
which operated a quick service business called Soul To Go. On January 25th 1993,
Empire Ventures Inc. changed its name to STG International Inc. Subsequent to
the re-organization, STG International Inc. opened a second Soul to Go operation
in Jamaica Queens, and through its wholly owned subsidiary 7 West Rest. Corp.
became the General Partner of "Mekka". See "Business-General". Due to operating
losses, both Soul to Go stores were closed in 1995.
During 1996, the Company changed its name from STG International Inc.
to Soulfood Concepts, Inc., reorganized its Board of Directors, effected a
one-for-three reverse stock split and adopted an expansion campaign for 1997 and
1998.
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RESTAURANT EXPANSION
At this time, the Company intends to expand its business through the
development and "branding" of its full service restaurants, namely The Shark Bar
Restaurant and Mekka Restaurant. The Company believes that its overall business
objectives will be better met through the expansion of full service units in the
larger urban markets within the United States. These large markets can
accommodate 125 seat plus establishments which in turn will help build the
company's cash flow and establish the name brands of our restaurants in the
important US markets.
The first expansion outside the New York market was The Shark Bar in
Chicago ("Shark Bar Chicago") which opened in March of 1997. On January 10,
1997, the Company completed the purchase of the lease, restaurant assets and
licenses of the Affair Restaurant Inc. in Chicago, Ill. from Affair, L.P. and
all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Affair Restaurant,
Inc. for the aggregate purchase of approximately $335,000 (the "Chicago
Acquisition"). The Shark Bar Chicago is a 9,000 square foot unit, of which 6,000
square feet can be used for sales space on three floors, with a 2,500 square
foot outside adjoining deck. At this time, the main dining floor contains 130
seats plus a small bar area , while the second floor offers the larger bar space
and seating for up to an additional 75 persons, if so required. The second floor
also is be able to accommodate larger private parties and catering events.
In the summer of 1997, the Company acquired for $375,000 the lease and
equipment of the 6,500 square foot 826 N. La Cienega Boulevard premises,
formerly the "La Mer Restaurant" (the "Los Angeles Acquisition"). This
acquisition was financed through the proceeds of a convertible debenture and a
small bridge loan from Mr. Hinchcliffe for $105,000. The Shark Bar(Registered)
Restaurant Los Angeles has a main dining room with 110 seats, a lounge area
which can accommodate 30 persons and a 600 square foot garden and patio area.
Subsequent to year-end, the Company acquired a lease, together with
furniture and fixtures thereon, of a 10,000 square foot, two level restaurant
located in mid-town Atlanta for a purchase price of $250,000. The Company
intends to convert these premises into the fourth Shark Bar(Registered)
Restaurant during the first quarter of 1998.
In addition, the Company has had continuing discussions with brokers,
agents and landlords regarding new sites for additional Shark Bars in major
urban markets. However, there can be no assurance that additional restaurants
will be opened.
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FINANCING TRANSACTIONS
During 1997, in order to finance the Company's acquisition and to
facilitate its expansion strategy, the Company was required to enter into
various financing transactions.
During January 1997, the Company issued 100,000 unregistered shares of
Common Stock for an agregate purchase price of $20,000.
On February 1997, the Company issued 100,000 unregistered shares of
its common stock and a warrant to purchase up to 10,000 shares of common stock
to an institutional investor for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000.
During February, 1997, the Company borrowed $100,000 pursuant to the
terms of a promissory note bearing interest at the rate of 10%, payable
semi-annually until February 4, 1999.
During May, 1997, the Company entered into a note purchase agreement,
pursuant to which the Company issued 10% convertible secured notes (the "Notes")
to institutional investors, in the aggregate principal amount of $350,000,
together with warrants to purchase up to 35,000 shares of Common Stock. The
Notes bear interest at 10% and are due on May 21, 1999. The Notes provide that
the holder is entitled at any time to convert any or all of the original
principal amount of the Note into shares of Common Stock. The shares of Common
Stock underlying the Notes and the warrants bear certain demand and "piggyback"
registration rights.
On June 6, 1997, the Company issued 100,000 unregistered shares of its
common stock and a warrant to purchase up to 10,000 shares of common stock to an
institutional investor for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000.
During 1997, in order to help finance the Company's acquisitions,
among other things, Mr. Brian Hinchcliffe, the Company's Chief Executive
Officer, loaned the Company approximately $476,038, which loan bears interest at
the rate of 10% per annum.
Subsequent to the year end, during February 1998, the Company entered
into a note purchase agreement, pursuant to which the Company issued 10%
convertible secured notes ("1998 Notes") to institutional investors, in the
aggregate principal amount of $265,000, together with warrants to purchase
shares of Common Stock. The Notes bear interest at 10% and are due February
2000. The Notes provide that the holder is entitled at any time to convert any
or all of the original principal amount of the Note into shares of Common Stock.
The Shares of Common Stock underlying the Note and the warrants bear certain
demand and "piggyback" registration rights.
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SITE SELECTION AND DESIGN
The Company is seeking to locate its new restaurants in locations that
offer demographic and economic factors that can support a profitable operation.
The Company has established parameters with respect to "Sales vs. Investment
ratios" and "rent as a percentage of sales" that it will use in order to
evaluate the feasibility of additional sites. At this time, the Company intends
to use the design, methods and mode of operations developed at "The Shark Bar"
and "Mekka" restaurants in New York as models for additional sites in other
locations.
RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS
Each sales unit is headed by a General Manager, who is assisted by a
Head Chef. Food products and other supplies are purchased from various
unaffiliated suppliers by the personnel in each unit. During 1997, the Company
started to centralize with certain vendors the purchasing of required products.
Beverage and kitchen units each have specific targets to meet, as part of each
unit's budget. Financial and management control is maintained through the use of
POS systems, which the Company is in the process of standardizing throughout the
various units.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1997, the Company employed 215 persons. Of the
Company's employees, 178 are full time and 27 are employed on a part time basis.
None of the Company's employees are covered by a collective bargaining
agreement. The Company has not experienced any work stoppages and considers its'
employee relationship to be good.
TRADEMARK
The Company filed a Trademark application with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office for The Shark Bar(R) on September 25,1996 and for
Mekka(Registered) on or about October 16, 1996. The Company has been granted
trademarks for both The Shark Bar(Registered) and Mekka(Registered).
In addition, The United States Patent and Trademark office has issued
a Certificate of Registration on the Supplemental Register for SOUL TO
GO(Registered). A trademark registered on the Supplemental Register is not
considered to be inherently distinctive but is considered to be "capable" of
becoming distinctive. Once the trademark becomes distinctive (acquired secondary
meaning), it can be transferred to the Principal Register.
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TRADE SECRETS
The Company has developed and currently owns trade secrets with
respect to its food products, its preparation and sources. There is no
assurance that confidentiality relating to the protection of the Company's trade
secrets can or will be obtained or that such trade secrets will afford the
Company meaningful competitive advantages.
COMPETITION
The restaurant business, particularly in Manhattan (New York), is
intensely competitive and involves a high degree of risk. The Company believes
that a large number of new restaurants open each year in the New York City
metropolitan area , a significant number of which do not succeed. Even
successful restaurants can rapidly lose popularity due to changes in customer
tastes, economic conditions, population and traffic patterns. The Company
competes with locally-owned restaurants and bars as well as with national and
regional restaurant chains, which have substantially greater financial and
marketing resources and longer operating histories than the Company. There is
active competition for management personnel and attractive commercial real
estate sites suitable for restaurants.
The Company in the past generally has not incurred significant
expenses for advertising and promotion, relying instead on word-of-mouth to
bring its restaurant establishments to the attention of new customers.
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GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
The Company is subject to various federal, state and local laws
affecting its employees and guests, its owned and leased properties and the
operation of its restaurants. The restaurants are subject to licensing and/or
regulations by various fire, health, sanitation and safety agencies in the
applicable state and/or municipality. In particular, the Company has adopted
extensive procedures designed to meet the requirements of applicable food
handling and sanitation laws and regulations. To date, the Company has not
experienced any material problems resulting from its sanitation and food
handling procedures.
The Company's restaurants are subject to state and local licensing and
regulations with respect to the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.
Typically, alcoholic beverage licenses must be renewed annually and may be
revoked or suspended for cause. Alcoholic beverage control regulations relate to
numerous aspects of the daily operations of the purchasing, inventory control
and the handling, storage and dispensing of alcoholic beverages. The Company has
not encountered material problems relating to alcoholic beverage licenses to
date, but the failure of a restaurant to obtain or retain a liquor license would
adversely affect that restaurant's operations.
In certain states, the Company is subject to "dram shop" statutes,
which generally give a person injured by an intoxicated person the right to
recover damages from the establishment that wrongfully served alcoholic
beverages to the intoxicated person. The Company carries liquor liability
coverage as part of its existing comprehensive general liability insurance.
The Company is subject to federal and state fair labor standards,
statutes and regulations that govern such matters as minimum wages, overtime,
tip credits, child labor and other working conditions. A good number of the
Company's food service personnel are paid at rates based on applicable federal
and state minimum wages.
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ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The following tables sets forth certain information with respect to
the Company's facilities currently in operation (unless otherwise noted):
Date Restaurant Seating Lease
Name and Location Opened Size Capacity Expiration
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The Shark Bar
305-307 Amsterdam Ave. 11/90 2,500 sq. ft. 90 1999
New York, N.Y
(Bet. 74th & 75th Street)
Mekka
14 Avenue A 12/94 1,500 sq. ft. 65 10/2002(1)
New York, New York
The Shark Bar Chicago 3/97 9,000 sq. ft. 200 2003 (2)
212 North Canal Street
Chicago, Illinois
The Shark Bar Los Angeles 9/97 6,500 sq. ft. 130 (3)
826 N. La Cienaga Blvd.
Los Angeles, California
The Shark Bar Atlanta 9/97 10,000 sq. ft. 355 (4)
571 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia
(1) Exercise of 5 year option will extend term to 2007.
(2) This lease provides two five year options.
(3) This lease has a conditional 5 year option
(4) The company does not currently operate a restaurant at this lease
location..
The Company's headquarters are located in an office building located
in New York, New York, where the Company leases approximately 2,500 sq. ft. the
lease expires in July 1998. The Company believes that the space is adequate for
its present projected needs for at least the next year.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any pending material legal proceeding
other than routine litigation that is incidental to the Company's business.
However, a court has granted summary judgment against the Company regarding
liability in an action brought against the Company in the approximate amount of
$48,000 with respect to a stolen automobile that the plaintiff has alleged,
among other things, is due to the negligence of the Company. At this time, the
Company intends to appeal the judgment.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 1997.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
On June 12, 1997 the Company's common stock commenced trading on the
OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "SLFD". Set forth below are the range of
reported high and low bid and ask quotations for the Company's Common Stock for
each of the quarters indicated as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board. All
over-the-counter market price quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without
retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not necessarily represent
actual transactions.
Price Per share
Of Common Stock
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Year ended December 31, 1997
Second Quarter High $1.00
Low $ .74
Third Quarter High $3.25
Low $1.00
Fourth Quarter High $2.50
Low $1.25
Holders. As of December 31, 1997, the Company, to its knowledge, had
approximately 37 shareholders of record of its Common Stock
Dividends. The Company has not paid dividends on its Common Stock
since its inception and has no intention to pay any dividends to its
shareholders in the foreseeable future. The company currently intends to
reinvest earnings, if any, in the development and expansion of its business. The
declaration of dividends in the future will be at the election of the Board of
Directors, and will depend upon the earnings, capital requirements and financial
position of the Company, plans for expansion, general economic conditions and
other pertinent factors.
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During 1997, the Company issued securities, including convertible
debentures, common stock and warrants in connection with various financing
transactions. See "Business--Financing Transactions". The issuance of such
securities was exempt from the registration provisions of the Securities Acct of
1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof and the rules promulgated
thereunder, and the securities issued in connection therewith were deemed to be
restricted securities. No underwriter was engaged in connection with such sales
of the securities.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND REVIEW
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
GENERAL
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction
with the Company's Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in
the Form 10-KSB.
As of December 31, 1997, the Company operated four full service
restaurants, two of which were opened in March and September of 1997. The
Company is engaged in developing full service "Soul Food" restaurants in the
major urban markets of the United States. The Company currently has locations in
New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago. The Company has traditionally funded its
growth through sales of equity, convertible notes and debt financing.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31, 1997
During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company recorded net
sales of $6,137,315, which included net sales of $2,047,129 from the fourth
quarter. The Company incurred a net loss of $512,321 for the year ending
December 31, 1997 or $.15 per share. During the year ended December 31, 1996,
the Company recorded net sales of $3,596,282 and had net income $63,971 or $.03
per share.
The Company's revenue was generated from the sale of food (67% of
total revenue) and beverages (33% of revenue) in its four restaurants. Sales
revenue for the year ending December 31, 1997 increased 70% from 1996 and fourth
quarter revenue increased by 215% from fourth quarter sales in 1996 of $954,545.
These increases were the result of the opening of two new restaurants during
1997 as well as a 7% increase in same store sales.
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During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company recorded a Cost of
Sales, primarily food and beverage, of $1,752,572 or 28.5% of sales, increasing
from 27.2% Cost of Sales figure for 1996. This slight increase represents the
costs of establishing controls over Cost of Sales for the two restaurants opened
during 1997.
The Company's Gross Profit increased from $2,616,447 for the year
ending December 31, 1996 to $4,384,743 for 1997. This increase is directly
related to the opening of two restaurants during 1997. The Company's restaurant
operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 1997 were $ 3,413,055
compared to $1,994,606 for 1996, which represents 56% and 55% respectively. This
increase is directly related to the opening of two restaurants during 1997.
Income from operating restaurants for 1997 was $971,688 or 15% of
sales. For the fourth quarter of 1997, operating profit was $219,725 or 11% of
sales. For 1996 and the fourth quarter of 1996, the comparable amounts were
$588,837 or 16% of sales and $150,697 or 16% of sales respectively. However,
same store sales and operating profits in the two stores open one year or more
were up 7% and 49% respectively, as operating profits from The Shark Bar
Restaurant NY and Mekka Restaurant increased from $588,836 in 1996 to $881,877
in 1997.
During 1997 the Company's G&A increased from $374,216 in 1996 to
$749,669 in 1997 or 12.2% of sales as the Company incurred additional legal and
other expenses in it's national expansion program and in the listing of the
stock on the OTC Bulletin Board.
The Company writes off the pre-opening expense portion of the capital
required to open a restaurant during the calendar year that the restaurant was
opened. Thus in 1997 total pre-opening expenses of $366,755 were expensed in
addition to $194,202 of depreciation and amortization expense for a total of
$560,957 versus $93,468 of depreciation and amortization expense for 1996.
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Profile of Unit Sales
During 1997, the Company opened two additional restaurants, investing
$588,988 in The shark Bar Chicago and $602,488 in The Shark Bar Restaurant Los
Angeles, respectively. The Company seeks to build restaurants where, after a
unit is established, it's annual sales will be greater than three times unit
investment.
A review of the 1997 sales and a comparison to the previous year is
shown below
1996 1997 Month Opened
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The Shark Bar Restaurant NY $2,526,844 $2,723,191 Nov. 1990
Mekka Restaurant $1,106,398 $1,131,064 Nov. 1994
The Shark Bar Restaurant Chicago $1,677,683 April 1997
The Shark Bar Restaurant LA - 606,377 Sept. 1997
Financial Condition and Liquidity
The following is a discussion of the Company's recent and future
sources of and demands on liquidity as well as an analysis of liquidity levels.
For the year ending December 31, 1997, the Company incurred a net loss of
$512,321. At this time, during 1998, the Company is planning to continue its
national expansion and open 3 new restaurants. The Company intends to fund
such new restaurants from its existing cash and from other sources as well as in
management's opinion, to the extent available, on the liquidity of the Company,
as discussed below.
Cash and Cash Equivalents as of December 31, 1997 decreased by $31,282
to $49,469 from $80,751 as of December 31, 1996. Overall, Total Current Assets
increased by $91,972 as of December 31, 1997 to $320,395 from $228,423 as of
December 31, 1996. Total Assets increased by $1,157,511 as of December 31, 1997
to $1,734,058 from $576,547 as of December 31, 1996. The decrease in cash and
increase in all other assets was caused by the expansion of the two new
restaurants during 1998.
To finance the expansion and cash flow needs due to the corporate
growth, current liabilities increased by $494,217 as of December 31, 1997 to
$772,266 from $278,049 as of December 31, 1996. Total Liabilities increased by
$1,440,362 to $1,889,610 from $449,248 as of December 31, 1996. Also, additional
working capital was raised during 1997 through the sale of 300,000 shares of the
Company's common stock at a price of $220,000.
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The Company as of December 31, 1997 had a working capital deficit of
$451,871 caused by their expansion. Income from operating restaurants, though,
increased by $349,847 for the year ending December 31, 1997 to $971,688 from
$621,841 for the year ending December 31, 1996. The Company believes this
additional income from operating restaurants will help reduce its working
capital deficit.
If necessary, for expansion purposes, the Company will raise
additional financing through the issuance of equity securities, securities
convertible into or exercisable for equity securities, or an equity securities
exchange or issuance of Long-term debt.
The effect of inflation has not been a factor upon either the
operations or the financial condition of the company. The Company's business is
not seasonal in nature.
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Forward-looking Information
Statements contained in this Form 10-KSB that are not historical
facts, including, but not limited to, statements found in this Item 6,
Management's Discussion and Analysis of financial Condition and Results of
Operations, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve
a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual result of the future events
described in this Form 10-KSB could differ materially from those stated in such
forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially are: the Company's ability to operate existing restaurants
profitably, changes in economic conditions are concentrated, increasingly
intense competition in the restaurant industry, increases in food, labor, and
employee benefits and similar costs, as well as the risks and uncertainties
discussed in this form 10-KSB.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The information required under this item is set forth on pages F-1 through F-16
of this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF EXCHANGE ACT
The name, age, principal occupation, other business affiliations and
other information (relating to the past five or more years) concerning each
director, and, where applicable, the year each was first elected a director of
the Company, are set forth below:
BRIAN HINCHCLIFFE, President, CEO, Director, 42, was the financial
founder of the Company in 1990 and assumed management responsibility in 1995.
Mr. Hinchcliffe was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs for ten years before
launching an entrepreneurial career 10 years ago. Mr. Hinchcliffe also serves as
a Director of Jordex Resources, Inc. which he founded.
MICHAEL VANN, 39, Director , was founder of the company in 1990 and
has served as a director of the Company since 1992 and has served as the
Company's Vice President from 1992 through November 1996. Mr. Vann graduated
from Western Michigan University in April 1979, earning a Bachelor's degree in
marketing and retail.
KEITH T. CLINKSCALES, 33, has served as a director of the Company
since January 1997. Mr. Clinkscales is the President and CEO of VIBE Ventures,
the urban music magazine and television show, since its inception in September
1993. Mr. Clinkscales is a magna cum laude graduate of Florida A&M University.
He was the first student speaker for the prestigious School of Business and
Industry Forum series, and the President of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Not Applicable.
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ITEM 10:
Executive Compensation
(a) Cash Compensation.
The following table sets forth all compensation in excess of $100,000
awarded to, earned by or paid to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the
four other most highly compensated executive officers (the "named executive
officers") of for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995. None of the
executive officers of the Company had total compensation in excess of $100,000
in any fiscal year.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Fiscal
Name and Principal position Year Annual Salary
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Brian Hinchcliffe
President and Chief Executive Officer 1997 $80,000
1996 $62,000
1995 $38,000
Directors' Fee and Other Remuneration
Directors receive no compensation for services as a member of the
Board of Directors or of any committee of the Board of Directors in respect of
1997. However, at this time, the Company has established a stock option plan
which will allow both directors, employees and consultants to participate.
Stock Options.
No options were granted by the Company during Fiscal 1997.
1997 Stock Incentive Plan
Administration and Eligibility. The Company has adopted the 1997 Stock
Incentive Plan (the "1997 Plan") for officers, directors, employees, and
consultants of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The 1997 Plan, as
originally adopted, authorizes the issuance of up to 500,000 shares of Common
Stock upon the exercise of stock options or in connection with the
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issuance of restricted stock. The 1997 Plan authorizes the granting of
stock options and restricted stock to employees, officers, directors and
consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries and non-discretionary automatic
awards of stock options to non employee directors of the Company. The 1997 Plan
provides for its administration by either a committee of two or more outside
directors or the Board of Directors (the "Administrator"). In general, the
Administrator, in its sole discretion, determines which eligible employees,
officers, directors and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries may
participate in the 1997 Plan and the type, extent and terms of the equity-based
awards to be granted to them. In the event of a change in control, as defined in
the 1997 Plan, all options will become immediately vested and exercisable and
the restrictions with regard to restricted stock will lapse unless the
Administrator provides otherwise.
Options. Options granted to employees may either be ISOs or non-ISOs.
Each option has a maximum term of ten years from the date of the grant, subject
to early termination. The Administrator may determine the exercise price
provided that such price may not be less than the fair market value of the
Common Stock on the date of grant. At the discretion of the Administrator, the
exercise price of the options may be paid in cash, by tendering of shares of
Common Stock having a fair market value equal to the exercise price of such
option.
Restricted Stock. The Administrator may make grants of restricted
stock for cash or other consideration, as the Administrator determines. The
number of shares of Common Stock granted to each grantee will be determined by
the Administrator. Grants of restricted stock will be made subject to such
restrictions and conditions as the Administrator may determine in its sole
discretion, including periods of restriction on transferability (the
"Restriction Period") during which time the grant may be required to be
deposited with an escrow agent, if the Administrator so determines. During the
Restriction Period, if any, a grantee may be given the right, at the discretion
of the Administrator, to vote the shares subject to the grant and the right to
receive any regular cash dividends paid thereon. If a grantee's employment or
service for the Company terminates, or in the event of the occurrence of certain
other events determined by the Administrator, the grant will terminate with
respect to all shares as to which the restrictions have not lapsed and those
shares must be returned to the Company.
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Amendment. The Board has the right to amend, suspend or terminate the
1997 Plan at any time, provided, however, that unless approved by the Company's
stockholders in general, no amendment or change in the 1997 Plan will be
effective: (i) materially increasing the total number of shares of Common Stock
which may be issued under the 1997 Plan; (ii) changing the minimum option
exercise price; (iii) extending the term of the 1997 Plan or the period during
which any option may be granted or exercised; or (iv) altering in any way the
class of persons eligible to participate in the 1997 Plan.
Certain Tax Consequences. No taxable income is realized by an optionee
upon the grant or exercise of an ISO. If Common Stock is issued to an optionee
pursuant to the exercise of an ISO, and if no disqualifying disposition of such
shares is made by such optionee within two years after the date of grant or
within one year after the transfer of such shares to such optionee, then (i)
upon sale of such shares, any amount realized in excess of the option price will
be taxed to such optionee as a long-term capital gain and any loss sustained
will be a long-term capital loss, and (ii) no deduction will be allowed to the
optionee's employer for Federal income tax purposes. If Common Stock acquired
upon the exercise of an ISO is disposed of prior to the expiration of either
holding period described above, generally (i) the optionee will realize ordinary
income in the year of disposition in an amount equal to the excess (if any) of
the fair market value of such shares at exercise (or, if less, the amount
realized on the disposition of such shares) over the option price paid for such
shares, and (ii) the optionee's employer will be entitled to deduct such amount
for Federal income tax purposes if the amount represents an ordinary and
necessary business expense. Any further gain (or loss) realized by the optionee
upon the sale of the Common Stock will be taxed as short-term or long-term
capital gain (or loss), depending on how long the shares have been held, and
will not result in any deduction by the employer. Subject to certain exceptions
for disability or death, if an ISO is exercised more than three months following
termination of employment, the exercise of the option will generally be taxed as
the exercise of a non-ISO. For purposes of determining whether an optionee is
subject to any alternative minimum tax liability, an optionee who exercises an
ISO generally would be required to increase his or her alternative minimum
taxable income, and compute the tax basis in the stock so acquired, in the same
manner as if the optionee had exercised a non-ISO. Each optionee is potentially
subject to the alternative minimum tax. In substance, a taxpayer is required to
pay the higher of his/her alternative minimum tax liability or his/her "regular"
income tax
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liability. As a result, a taxpayer has to determine his/her potential liability
under the alternative minimum tax.
With respect to non-ISOs (i) no income is realized by the optionee at
the time the option is granted; (ii) generally, at exercise, ordinary income is
realized by the optionee in an amount equal to the difference between the option
price paid for the shares and the fair market value of the shares, if
unrestricted, on the date of exercise, and the optionee's employer is generally
entitled to a tax deduction in the same amount subject to applicable tax
withholding requirements; and (iii) at sale, appreciation (or depreciation)
after the date of exercise is treated as either short-term or long-term capital
gain (or loss) depending on how long the shares have been held. Individuals
subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act will recognize ordinary income at
the time of exercise of a non-ISO as noted above, provided at least six months
have elapsed from the date of grant to the date of exercise. In the event that
less than six months have elapsed, such individual will recognize ordinary
income at the time such six month period elapses in an amount equal to the
excess of the fair market value of the shares on such date over the exercise
price.
The granting of an award of restricted stock does not result in
taxable income to the recipient unless the recipient elects to report the award
as taxable income under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. Absent such
an election, the value of the award is considered taxable income once it is
vested and distributed. Dividends are paid concurrent with, and in an amount
equal to, ordinary dividends and are taxable as paid. If a Section 83(b)
election is made, the recipient recognizes ordinary income in the amount of the
total value on the date of grant and the Company receives a corresponding tax
deduction. Any gain or loss subsequently experienced will be a capital gain or
loss to the recipient and the Company does not receive an additional tax
deduction.
Optionees are strongly advised to consult with their individual tax
advisers to determine their personal tax consequences resulting from the grant
and/or exercise of options or the issuance and sale of restricted stock under
the 1997 Plan.
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ITEM 11:
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information, as of December 31,
1997, regarding the beneficial ownership of Common Stock, which is the Company's
only class of outstanding voting securities, by each Shareholder who owns more
than 5% of outstanding shares, by each director and nominee for election as
director, by each of the named executive officers of the company and by all
directors and executive officers of the Company as a group. The information set
forth in the table and accompanying footnotes has been furnished by the named
beneficial owners . Since the table reflects beneficial ownership determined
pursuant to the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the
information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other
purpose.
Name and Address Amount and Nature of Percent
of Beneficial Owner(1) Beneficial Ownership(2)(3) of Class
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Brian A. Hinchcliffe 2,547,523(4)
Michael D. Vann 176,666
Stephen Epstein 223,125
Keith Clinkscales 100,000
Andre Suite 200,000
All Executive Officers and
Directors as a group
(4 persons) 3,024,189(4)
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(1) The address of Mr. Epstein 410 Park Avenue, 10th floor, New York, New York
10022. The address of Mr. Hinchcliffe is 690 Ninth Avenue, New York, New
York 10036. The address of Mr. Keith Clinkscales is 205 Lexington Avenue,
3rd floor, New York, NY 10016. The address of Mr. Michael D. Vann is 444-448
West 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036
(2) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and includes voting and investment power
with respect to the shares shown as beneficially owned. Shares of Common
Stock subject to options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days
are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of the person
holding such options. But are not deemed outstanding for computing the
percentage ownership of any other person.
(3) The amount of ownership takes into effect the reverse stock split of the
Company's outstanding Common Stock of the Company as of November 6, 1996.
(4) Includes 625,000 shares of Common Stock, which can be obtained through
the conversion of 125,000 shares of Class A Preferred Stock of the Company.
ITEM 12:
Certain relationship and Related Transactions
On December 31, 1992, Mr. Brain Hinchcliffe ("Hinchcliffe"), a director and
officer of the Company, loaned the Company the aggregate sum of $400,100,
together with accrued interest thereon (hereinafter referred to as the
"Hinchcliffe Loan"). In connection therewith, in order to evidence the
Hinchcliffe Loan the Company issued to Hinchcliffe a Convertible Note in the
aggregate principal amount $400,100, together with accrued interest thereon
which note bore interest at the rate of 8% per annum. The Convertible Note
provided Hinchcliffe with the right to convert said note into that number fully
paid and non assessable shares of Common Stock of the Company as shall be equal
to the aggregate principal amount of the Note, and interest accrued thereon,
multiplied by (5). During November 1996, Mr. Hinchcliffe requested that the Note
be converted. In December, 1996, such note was converted into 2,750,690 shares
of Common Stock (after taking into effect a Reverse Stock Split).
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Pursuant to an arrangement between the Company and Hinchcliffe, during
the period of 1993 through end of 1996, the Company borrowed in excess of
$285,266 from Hinchcliffe at an interest rate of 10% per annum. On December 30,
1996 it was determined by the Board of Directors of the Company to be in the
best interest of the Company that the Company accept Hinchcliffe's offer to (I)
convert $125,000 of said loans ino 125,000 shares of Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock, which stock contains the designations, rights and preferences
which were filed in the Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State
of the State of Delaware and (ii) to convert an additional $80,000 of loans into
400,000 shares of Common Stock. See "Financial Statements and Notes Thereto."
In addition during January, 1997, in order to finance the Company's
acquisitions, among other things, Mr. Hinchcliffe loaned the Company
approximately $476,038, which loans bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
See "Business - Financing Transactions."
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS.
The following documents heretofore filed by the Company with the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") are hereby incorporated by reference:
Exhibit No. Document
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2.1(2) Agreement and plan of Reorganization
3.1(1) Certificate of Incorporation
3.2(1) By-Laws of the Company
3.3(4) Amended Certificate of Incorporation
3.4(4) Amended and Restated by-Laws of the company
3.5(4) Amended Certificate of Incorporation
3.6(4) Certificate of Designation relating to the Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock
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10.1(1) Escrow Agreement between the Company and New Jersey
National Bank
10.2(2) Warrant Agreement between the Company and
Interest Transfer Co., Inc.
10.3(3) Lease Agreement relating to the New York Shark Bar Restaurant
10.7(3) Sublease Agreement for MEKKA
10.8(4) Cancelled Convertible Note issued to Brian Hinchcliffe in the
principal amount of $400,100.
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(1) Incorporated by reference from registrants registration statements on
Form S-18, File No. 22-382321- N.Y
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1992.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form for
the quarter ended September 30, 1994.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for
the year ended December 31, 1996.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. The Company did not file any Current Reports
on Form 8-k during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 1997.
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Signatures
In accordance with section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its' behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
Soulfood Concepts Inc.
Date: June 15, 1998 By: /s/ Brian A. Hinchcliffe
_____________________________________
Brian A. Hinchcliffe, Chief Executive
Officer and President
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below
by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and
on the dates indicated.
Signature and Title Date
/s/ Brian A. Hinchcliffe June 15, 1998
_________________________________
Brian A. Hinchcliffe, Chief
Executive Officer, President
and Director (Principal
Accounting Officer)
/s/ Michael D. Vann
_________________________________ June 15, 1998
Michael D. Vann, Director
June __, 1998
_________________________________
Keith Clinkscales, Director
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
INDEX
PAGE
Independent Auditors' Report F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets F-3 - F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations F-5
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8 - F-16
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[letterhead of Merdinger, Fruchter, Rosen & Corso, P.C.]
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF:
SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
630 NINTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10036
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SOULFOOD
CONCEPTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for
the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of SOULFOOD CONCEPTS,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C
Certified Public Accountants
New York, New York
March 13, 1998
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
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1997 1996
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 49,469 $ 80,751
Accounts Receivable 69,387 45,293
Inventory (Note 2) 67,149 30,489
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets 134,390 71,890
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 320,395 228,423
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net of Accumulated
Depreciation of $391,332 and $215,037,
respectively (Note 3) 1,023,901 262,032
ORGANIZATION COSTS, Net of Accumulated
Amortization of $28,198 and $23,120,
respectively 24,167 1,020
COST OF LEASEHOLDS, Net of Accumulated
Amortization of $357,114 and $344,285,
respectively 290,413 35,715
OTHER ASSETS 75,182 49,357
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,734,058 $ 576,547
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
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1997 1996
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bank Overdraft $ 88,640 $ 3,851
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 657,322 257,709
Obligation Under Capital Lease (Note 7) 15,348 5,533
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt (Note 5) 10,956 10,956
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 772,266 278,049
DUE TO RELATED PARTY (Note 4) 615,367 159,329
OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASE -
LONG-TERM (Note 7) 51,068 -
LONG-TERM DEBT (Note 5) 450,909 11,870
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,889,610 449,248
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7) - -
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Note 10)
Preferred Stock, par value $.003; Authorized
500,000 shares; issued and outstanding
125,000 shares 375 375
Common Stock, par value $.003; Authorized
14,500,000 shares; issued and outstanding
3,373,177 and 3,139,839 shares, respectively 10,120 9,420
Additional Paid-in Capital 982,449 765,649
Minority Interest (Note 9) 18,667 -
Accumulated Deficit (1,167,163) ( 648,145)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) ( 155,552) 127,299
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY (DEFICIT) $ 1,734,058 $ 576,547
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For The Years Ended
December 31,
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1997 1996
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SALES $ 6,137,315 $ 3,596,282
COST OF SALES 1,752,572 979,835
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GROSS PROFIT 4,384,743 2,616,447
Restaurant Operating Expenses 3,413,055 1,994,606
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Income from Operating Restaurants 971,688 621,841
Other Corporate Expenses 749,669 374,216
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Income From Operations 222,019 247,625
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest Income 347 -
Interest Expense ( 108,396) ( 75,247)
Pre-Opening Expenses ( 366,755) -
Depreciation and Amortization ( 194,202) ( 93,468)
Other Expense ( 48,000) -
Loss on Abandonment of Assets - ( 1,306)
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Total Other Expense ( 717,006) ( 170,021)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE (PROVISION) BENEFIT FOR
INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST ( 494,987) 77,604
(PROVISION) BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES 1,333 ( 13,633)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST ( 493,654) 63,971
MINORITY INTEREST ( 18,667) -
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $( 512,321) $ 63,971
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Basic $( .15) $ .03
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Diluted $( .15) $ .03
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional Total
---------------- ------------------- Paid-in Minority Accumulated Stockholders'
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Interest Deficit Equity (Deficit)
------- ------ ---------- ------- ---------- -------- ----------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance - December 31, 1995 - $ - 5,468,776 $ 5,469 $ 14,837 $ - $( 695,235) $( 674,929)
Issuance of Common Stock in
Conversion of Stockholder Loan - - 2,750,690 2,751 547,387 - - 550,138
Reverse 1 for 3 Stock Split - - (5,479,627) - - - - -
Issuance of Common Stock in
Conversion of Stockholder Loan - - 400,000 1,200 78,800 - - 80,000
Issuance of Preferred Stock in
Conversion of Stockholder Loan 125,000 375 - - 124,625 - - 125,000
Distributions - - - - - - ( 16,881) ( 16,881)
Net Income - - - - - - 63,971 63,971
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Balance - December 31, 1996 125,000 375 3,139,839 9,420 765,649 - ( 648,145) 127,299
Issuance of Common Stock - - 300,000 900 219,100 - - 220,000
Return of Stock Issued - ( 66,662) ( 200) ( 2,300) - - ( 2,500)
Distributions - - - - - - ( 6,697) ( 6,697)
Net Income (Loss) - - - - - 18,667 ( 512,321) ( 493,654)
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Balance - December 31, 1997 125,000 $ 375 3,373,177 $10,120 $982,449 $ 18,667 $(1,167,163) $( 155,552)
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
December 31,
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1997 1996
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income (Loss) $( 512,321) $ 63,971
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to
Net Cash (Used) Provided by Operating Activites:
Depreciation and Amortization 194,202 93,468
Loss on Disposition of Asset - 1,306
(Increase) Decrease In:
Accounts Receivable ( 24,094) ( 20,027)
Inventory ( 36,660) ( 9,678)
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets ( 62,500) ( 40,860)
Organization Costs ( 28,225) -
Cost of Leasehold ( 267,527) -
Other Assets ( 25,825) 1,373
(Decrease) Increase In:
Increase in Bank Overdraft 84,789 3,851
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses 399,613 ( 38,838)
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES ( 278,548) 54,566
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of Property and Equipment ( 938,164) ( 108,512)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase (Decrease) in Debt 439,039 ( 15,396)
Increase in Capital Lease Payable 60,883 ( 5,995)
Due to Related Party 456,038 163,618
Partner Distributions ( 6,697) ( 16,881)
Contribution to Capital 220,000 -
Return of Stock Issued ( 2,500) -
Minority Interest 18,667 -
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,185,430 125,346
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
During the Year ( 31,282) 71,400
Cash and Cash Equivalents - January 1, 80,751 9,351
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Cash and Cash Equivalents - December 31, $ 49,469 $ 80,751
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash Paid During the Year For:
Interest $ 7,835 $ 36,360
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Income Taxes $ 2,752 $ 704
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NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
On December 30, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the
issuance of 125,000 shares of preferred stock in exchange for a reduction in
the amount due to a stockholder.
On December 9, 1996, advances from a stockholder were converted into 2,750,690
shares of stock.
On December 30, 1996, an additional 400,000 shares of stock were issued to a
stockholder for a reduction in the amount due to the stockholder.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
a) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and with
the instructions to Form 10-KSB and Regulation S-B.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Soulfood Concepts, Inc. ("the Company"), organized
under the laws of the state of Delaware on December 11, 1992 and
its subsidiaries:
1) Shark Restaurant Corp. ("SRC"), incorporated under the laws of
New York on June 7, 1990 (owned 100% by the Company);
2) Shark Restaurant California, Inc. ("LA"), incorporated under
the laws of California on June 23, 1997 (owned 100% by the
Company);
3) Affair Restaurant, Inc. ("Chicago"), purchased on January 10,
1997 (See Note 8), (owned 100% by the Company);
4) 7 West Restaurant Corp. ("7 West"), incorporated under the
laws of New York on February 1, 1994 (owned 100% by the
Company);
5) Avenue A Restaurants Associates, L.P. ("Avenue A"), organized
as a limited partnership under the laws of New York on
September 22, 1994 (owned 62% by 7 West);
6) Shark Catering Corp. ("Catering"), incorporated under the laws
of New York on May 14, 1992 (owned 100% by the Company)
currently inactive; and
7) TWS Restaurant Corp. ("TWS"), incorporated under the laws of
New York on May 1, 1995 (owned 100% by the Company) currently
inactive.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
b) Line of Business
The Company operates restaurants in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA
and Chicago, Il., specializing in Southern cuisine.
c) 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 reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
d) Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with
current year presentation.
e) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
f) Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consist of charges due from credit card
companies and others.
g) Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market under the FIFO
method of costing.
h) Depreciation and Amortization
Property and equipment is valued at cost and is depreciated over
the assets estimated useful lives, utilizing the straight line
method. Leasehold improvements are amortizable over the life of
the lease.
i) Organization Costs
Organization costs consist of legal and other administrative costs
relating to the formation of the Company and its subsidiaries and
are being amortized over 60 months.
j) Costs of Leaseholds
The cost of leaseholds arose from the purchases of LA and Chicago
and are being amortized over the life of the lease.
k) Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company places its cash in what it believes to be credit-
worthy financial institutions. However, cash balances exceed FDIC
insured levels at various times during the year.
l) Earnings Per Share
During 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("FAS 128"), which
requires presentation of basic earnings per share ("Basic EPS")
and diluted earnings per share ("Diluted EPS").
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
The computation of basic earnings per share is computed by dividing
income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number
of outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per
share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding
during the period. The computation of diluted EPS does not assume
conversion, exercise or contingent exercise of securities that would
have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings. The shares used in the
computations for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 were as
follows:
1997 1996
---------- ----------
Basic 3,353,994 2,056,217
Diluted 3,353,994 2,059,642
m) Pre-Opening Expenses
Pre-opening expenses consist of various expenses relating to the
opening of Chicago and LA prior to their opening to the general
public.
n) Income Taxes
Income taxes are provided for based on the liability method of
accounting pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". The liability
method requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and
liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary
differences between the reported amount of assets and liabilities
and their tax basis.
o) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts
receivable, inventory, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and
long-term debt. The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable
and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value
due to the highly liquid nature of these short-term instruments.
The fair value of long-term borrowings was determined based upon
interest rates currently available to the Company for borrowings
with similar terms. The fair value of long-term approximates the
carrying amounts as of December 31, 1997.
p) Long-Lived Assets
In March 1995, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of", was issued (SFAS No. 121).
SFAS 121 requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles to be held and used or disposed of by an entity be
reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may
not be recoverable. The Company has adopted this statement and
determined that no impairments loss need be recognized for
applicable assets of continuing operations.
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
NOTE 2 - INVENTORY
Inventory consisted of the following:
December 31,
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1997 1996
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Food $ 23,709 $ 6,459
Beverage 43,440 23,611
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67,149 30,070
Other Merchandise - 419
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$ 67,149 $ 30,489
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NOTE 3 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
December 31,
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1997 1996
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Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $ 789,637 $ 370,100
Leasehold Improvement 625,596 106,969
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1,415,233 477,069
Accumulated Depreciation ( 391,332) ( 215,037)
---------- ----------
$1,023,901 $ 262,032
========== ==========
Depreciation expense for the years ending December 31, 1997 and 1996
was $176,295 and $48,819, respectively.
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
Due to related parties consists of the following:
December 31,
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1997 1996
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Advances from an officer of the Company,
payable on demand. It is intended that
these advances will be repaid in more than
one year. Interest has been accrued on
these advances at 10% per annum. $ 214,207 $ 73,169
Advances from an officer of the Company.
These advances are convertable into
preferred stock. (See Note 11). Interest
has been accrued on these advances at 10%
per annum. 335,000 -
Partner loans to Avenue A Restaurant
Associates, L.P. Interest is being accrued
at 10% per annum to the limited partners. 66,160 86,160
---------- ----------
$ 615,367 $ 159,329
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION (continued)
Common Stock
On December 6, 1996, advances from a stockholder were converted into
2,750,690 shares of stock, before reverse 1 for 3 stock split.
On December 30, 1996, an additional 400,000 shares of stock were
issued to the same stockholder for a reduction in the amount due
to that stockholder.
NOTE 5 - LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
December 31,
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1997 1996
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Working capital loan from Citibank, bearing
interest at 11.5% per annum on the
outstanding balance, payable in monthly
installments of $913 principal only with
interest accrued, maturing in January, 1999. $ 11,865 $ 22,826
The Company received a $100,000 note from
an outside investor in February 1997, with
interest payable at 10% per annum. The note
is due February 4, 1999. Interest is due
semi-annually and any unpaid amounts have
been accrued. 100,000 -
---------- ----------
The Company also received $350,000 from
the sale of Notes to two entities in May
1997 with interest payable at 10% per annum.
The note is due May 21, 1999. Interest is
due semi-annually and any unpaid amounts
have been accrued. (See Note 11) 350,000 -
---------- ----------
Total 461,865 22,826
Less: Current Portion ( 10,956) ( 10,956)
---------- ----------
Long-Term Debt $ 450,909 $ 11,870
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES
The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes is as
follows:
Current Tax Expense
U.S. Federal $ - $ 10,993
State and Local ( 1,333) 13,633
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Total Current ( 1,333) 24,626
Tax Benefit of Net Operating
Loss Carryforwards - ( 10,993)
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Provision for Income Taxes $( 1,333) $ 13,633
========== ==========
Deferred Tax Expense
U.S. Federal $ - $ -
State and Local - -
---------- ----------
Total Deferred - -
---------- ----------
Total Tax Provision from Continuing
Operations $( 1,333) $ 13,633
========== ==========
The reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the Federal
statutory rate is as follows:
Federal Income Tax Rate ( 34.0)%
Deferred Tax Charge (Credit) -
Effect on Valuation Allowance 34.0%
State Income Tax, Net of Federal Benefit -
----------
Effective Income Tax Rate 0.0%
At December 31, 1997, the Company had net carryforward losses of
approximately $973,024. Because of the current uncertainty of
realizing the benefit of the tax carryforward, a valuation allowance
equal to the tax benefit for deferred taxes has been established. The
full realization of the tax benefit associated with the carryforward
depends predominantly upon the Company's ability to generate taxable
income during the carryforward period.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the net tax effect of
temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and amounts used for
income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's deferred
tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 1997 are as follows:
Deferred Tax Assets
Loss Carryforwards $ 330,828
Less: Valuation Allowance (330,828)
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Net Deferred Tax Assets $ -
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES (continued)
Net operating loss carryforwards expire starting in 2008 through 2011.
Per year availability is subject to change of ownership limitations
under Internal Revenue Code Section 382.
NOTE 7 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
a) The Company's future minimum annual aggregate rental payments
required under operating and capital leases that have initial or
remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are as
follows:
Operating Capital
Leases Leases
---------- ----------
1998 $ 368,374 $ 23,016
1999 335,429 23,016
2000 245,324 23,016
2001 248,628 23,016
2002 250,848 7,580
2003 and Thereafter 2,111,000 -
---------- ----------
Total Minimum Lease Payments $3,559,603 99,644
==========
Less: Amounts Representing Interest ( 33,228)
----------
Present Value of Future Minimum Lease Payments 66,416
Less: Current Maturities ( 15,348)
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Total $ 51,068
==========
Rent expense under operating leases for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996 was $313,572 and $216,680,
respectively.
b) The Company is a party to claims and lawsuits arising in the
normal course of operations. Management is of the opinion that
these claims and lawsuit will not have a material effect on the
financial position of the Company. The Company believes these
claims and lawsuits should not exceed $48,000, and accordingly,
has established a reserve included in accounts payable and accrued
expenses.
NOTE 8 - ACQUISITION
On January 10, 1997, the Company purchased the "Affair Club" in
Chicago, Ill. from Affair, L.P. for $335,000. The President of the
Company has financed this purchase with a loan at 10% interest to the
Company which will be convertible into Preferred Stock. (See Note 4).
The purchase was for the lease, restaurant assets and licenses of the
Affair Club. The Affair, L.P. partners have no connection to the new
club.
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
NOTE 9 - MINORITY INTEREST
The Company, through its subsidiary 7 West, is the general partner in
Avenue A. 7 West owns a 60% general partnership interest and a 2%
limited partnership interest. Minority interest represents a 38%
limited partnership interest. As of December 31, 1997, minority
interest equals $18,667.
NOTE 10 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock
On December 30, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company approved
the issuance of 125,000 shares of non-voting preferred stock in
exchange for a reduction in the amount owed to a stockholder.
Beginning January 1, 1997, the holder of the preferred stock may
convert each share of Preferred Stock into five shares of common
stock.
Reverse Stock Split
On November 6, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a
resolution authorizing amendments to the Company's Articles of
Incorporation approving a reverse split of the Company's outstanding
common stock, par value $.001 per share on the basis of one new share
of common stock of the Company for each 3 shares of outstanding common
stock as of that date and increasing the par value to $.003 per share.
The Stock Certificate issued to Onyx Financial Group, Inc. for 200,000
shares of Common Stock (representing 66,667 shares after the December
1996 1 for 3 reverse split) was cancelled on July 24, 1997.
NOTE 11 - CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
On May 21, 1997, Chicago sold an aggregate of $350,000 of 10%
Convertible Secured Notes (the "Notes"). The notes bear interest at
the rate of 10% per annum on the principal sum outstanding and mature
on May 21, 1999. Interest is payable semi-annually on June 30 and
December 31. The holders of the Notes are entitled, at their option at
any time, to convert any or all of the original principal amount of
the Notes into Common Stock of the Company at a conversion price
equal to the lesser of i) $3.00 per share or ii) 70% of the offering
price per share of the Company's Common Stock as established in a
public offering of the Company's Common Stock.
Following a public offering of the Company's Common Stock if, at the
end of any rolling thirty (30) consecutive trading day period (the
"Measuring Period") the Common Stock has traded for each trading day
during the Measuring Period at 140% of the Public Offering price per
share or higher, the Company may, in its sole discretion, give notice
to a Note Holder of a mandatory conversion. The Holder shall, upon
receipt of such notice, surrender its Note to the Company and receive
in exchange that number of shares of Common Stock as determined by
dividing the principal amount converted by the Conversion Price then
in effect at the time of conversion. No fractional shares or scrip
representing fractions of shares will be issued on such a conversion,
but the number of shares issuable shall be rounded to the nearest
whole share, with the fraction paid in cash at the discretion of the
Company.
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SOULFOOD CONCEPTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 and 1996
NOTE 11 - CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE (continued)
The Notes are secured by all assets held by Chicago, with the
exception of the point of sale computer system. As of the date of this
report, the due date of the December 31, 1997 interest payment has
been extended to May 1, 1988.
NOTE 12 - WARRANTS
The Company has issued and outstanding warrants to purchase up to
243,000 shares of common stock.
On February 4, 1997, the Company sold 100,000 shares of Common Stock,
along with a warrant to purchase up to 10,000 shares of Common Stock.
The warrant is exercisable on or before February 4, 1999 at an
exercise price of $1.00 per share (subject to customary anti-dilution
adjustments).
On June 6, 1997, the Company sold 100,000 shares of Common Stock,
along with a warrant to purchase up to 10,000 shares of Common Stock.
The warrant is exercisable on or before June 6, 1999 at an exercise
price of $1.00 per share (subject to customary anti-dilution
adjustments).
On May 21, 1997, in connection with the sale of $350,000 of 10%
Convertible Secured Notes described in Note 5, the Company issued
warrants to purchase up to 35,000 shares of Common Stock. The warrants
are exercisable on or before May 21, 1999 at an exercise price of
$1.00 per share (subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments).
Pursuant to the terms of an Engagement Letter dated February 5, 1997,
between the Company and Commonwealth Associates ("CA"), whereby CA was
engaged to render corporate finance and other financial service
matters, the Company granted to CA warrants to purchase 188,000 shares
of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.01 per share.
NOTE 13 - OPTIONS
The Avenue A Restaurant Associates partners have options to purchase 1
share of the Company's Common Stock at $1.00 per share for each $6.00
invested.
NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On March 9, 1998, the Company opened another restaurant in Atlanta,
Georgia, called "Shark Bar". The President of the Company has financed
this new restaurant with a loan of $250,000 at 10% interest per annum
to the Company. An additional $265,000 was raised from outside
investors which will be convertible into Common Stock. This loan also
is at 10% interest per annum. Both of these loans were acquired in the
First Quarter of 1998.
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