FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 2, 2000
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission file number 333-40933
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THE KRYSTAL COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TENNESSEE 62-0264140
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer identification
incorporation or organization) Number)
One Union Square, Chattanooga, TN 37402
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(423) 757-1550
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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This report is filed by the Company pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The Company has 100 shares of common stock outstanding
held of record by Port Royal Holdings, Inc. as of May 16, 2000.
THE KRYSTAL COMPANY
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April 2, 2000
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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The condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by the
Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to
make the information presented not misleading. These condensed financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's latest annual
report on Form 10-K.
In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments necessary to
present fairly (1) the financial position of The Krystal Company and Subsidiary
as of April 2, 2000 and January 2, 2000, and (2) their change in shareholder's
equity for the three months ending April 2, 2000 and (3) the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the three months ended April 2, 2000 and
April 4, 1999 have been included. The results of operations for the
interim period ended April 2, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the
results for the full year.
Certain written and oral statements made by or on behalf of the Company may
constitute "forward-looking" statements as defined under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLRA"). The PSLRA contains a
safe harbor in making such disclosures. These forward-looking statements are
subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from the Company's historical experience and its present
expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to, unanticipated economic changes, interest rate movements,
changes in governmental policies, the impact of competition, changes in
consumer tastes, increases in costs for food and/or labor, the availability
and adequate supply of hourly-paid employees, the ability of the Company to
attract and retain suitable franchisees and the impact of governmental
regulations. The Company cautions that such factors are not exclusive.
Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such
forward-looking statements since such statements speak only as of the date
of the making of such statements and are based on certain expectations and
estimates of the Company which are subject to risks and changes in
circumstances that are not within the Company's control. The Company does
not undertake to update forward-looking statements. The information provided
herein should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Company's
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2000.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item I. Financial Statements
THE KRYSTAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(In thousands) (Unaudited)
April 2, January 2,
2000 2000
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ASSETS
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and temporary investments $ 5,695 $ 5,302
Receivables, net 1,163 1,382
Inventories 1,853 2,099
Deferred income taxes 2,843 2,843
Prepayments and other 734 1,090
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Total current assets 12,288 12,716
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PROPERTY, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT, net 123,974 117,492
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LEASED PROPERTIES, net 10,021 10,518
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OTHER ASSETS:
Prepaid pension asset 8,197 8,144
Deferred financing cost, net 3,549 3,754
Goodwill, net 44,932 45,432
Other 1,182 455
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Total other assets 57,860 57,785
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TOTAL ASSETS $204,143 $198,511
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
THE KRYSTAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
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(In thousands) (Unaudited)
April 2, January 2,
2000 2000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY ----------- ----------
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 3,318 $ 7,482
Accrued liabilities 22,183 24,110
Outstanding checks in excess
of bank balance 3,690 3,701
Current portion of long-term debt 41 53
Current portion of capital
lease obligations 1,778 1,745
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Total current liabilities 31,010 37,091
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LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion 117,153 102,623
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CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, excluding
current portion 9,010 9,467
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 10,304 9,828
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OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 1,210 1,152
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SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY:
Common stock, without par value;
100 shares authorized; issued
and outstanding, at April 2, 2000,
and at January 2, 2000 35,000 35,000
Retained earnings 456 3,350
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Total shareholder's equity 35,456 38,350
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY $204,143 $198,511
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
THE KRYSTAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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(In thousands) (Unaudited)
For the three Months ended
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April 2, April 4,
2000 1999
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REVENUES:
Restaurant sales $61,655 $63,248
Franchise fees 65 --
Royalties 1,066 1,043
Other revenue 1,579 1,356
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64,365 65,647
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COST AND OTHER EXPENSES:
Cost of restaurant sales 54,393 51,604
Depreciation and amortization
expenses 3,657 3,175
General and administrative
expenses 6,609 6,392
Other expenses, net 1,083 794
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65,742 61,965
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (1,377) 3,682
INTEREST EXPENSE, net (2,931) (2,545)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE (PROVISION FOR)
BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES (4,308) 1,137
(PROVISION FOR) BENEFIT FROM
INCOME TAXES 1,414 ( 662)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $(2,894) $ 475
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
THE KRYSTAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
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APRIL 2, 2000
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(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Common Retained
Stock Earnings
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BALANCE, January 2, 2000 $35,000 $ 3,350
Net loss - (2,894)
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BALANCE, April 2, 2000 $35,000 $ 456
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
THE KRYSTAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended
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April 2, April 4,
2000 1999
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $(2,894) $ 475
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by operating
activities-
Depreciation and amortization 3,657 3,175
Change in deferred taxes 476 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net 219 1,213
Inventories 246 182
Prepayments and other 356 271
Accounts payable ( 4,164) 226
Outstanding checks in excess of
bank balance ( 11) --
Income taxes payable -- 662
Accrued liabilities ( 1,927) (5,450)
Other, net ( 240) 336
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities ( 4,282) 1,090
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, buildings,
and equipment ( 9,893) ( 2,620)
Proceeds from sale of property,
buildings, and equipment 474 1,121
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Net cash used in investing activities ( 9,419) ( 1,499)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowing 14,539 --
Repayments of long-term debt ( 21) ( 17)
Principal payments of
capital lease obligations ( 424) ( 106)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities 14,094 ( 123)
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NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND
TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS 393 ( 532)
CASH AND TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS,
beginning of period 5,302 9,012
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CASH AND TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS,
end of period $ 5,695 $ 8,480
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 352 $ 5,221
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Income taxes $ 434 $ 551
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
THE KRYSTAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
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1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization and Business Activities --
The Krystal Company (a Tennessee corporation) ("Krystal") is engaged primarily
in the development, operation and franchising of quick-service restaurants in
the southeastern United States. Krystal's wholly-owned subsidiary, Krystal
Aviation Co. ("Aviation") operates a fixed base airport hangar operation in
Chattanooga, Tennessee. Aviation's revenues provide less than 3% of the
Company's total revenues.
Principles of Consolidation --
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Krystal and Aviation (herein after referred to collectively as the "Company").
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Cash and temporary investments --
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers
repurchase agreements and other temporary cash investments with a maturity of
three months or less to be temporary investments.
Inventories --
Inventories are stated at cost and consist primarily of food, paper products and
other supplies.
Property, Buildings, and Equipment --
Expenditures, which materially increase useful lives, are capitalized, whereas
ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation of
fixed assets is computed using the straight-line method for financial reporting
purposes and accelerated methods for tax purposes over the estimated useful
lives of the related assets as follows:
Buildings and improvements 10-39 years
Equipment 3-10 years
Leaseholds Life of lease up to 20 years
Long-lived assets --
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be
held and used when events or changes in circumstances warrant such a review.
The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the
projected undiscounted future cash flow of such asset is less than its carrying
value.
Intangibles --
The consolidated balance sheet includes the allocation of purchase accounting
goodwill of $49,910,000 and deferred financing costs of $5,604,000 at April 2,
2000. Intangibles are amortized on a straight-line basis over 10 to 25 years.
Amortization expense for goodwill and deferred financing costs for the three
months ended April 2, 2000 was $499,300 and $205,500, respectively.
Accumulated amortization of goodwill at April 2, 2000 and April 4, 1999 was
$4,978,000 and $2,981,000, respectively. Accumulated amortization of deferred
financing costs at April 2, 2000 and April 4, 1999 was $2,055,000 and
$1,233,000, respectively.
Franchise and License Agreements --
Franchise or license agreements are available for single and multi-unit
restaurants. The multi-unit agreement establishes the number of restaurants the
franchisee or licensee is to construct and open in the franchised area during
the term of the agreement. At April 2, 2000, there were 120 franchise
or licensed restaurants and at April 4, 1999, there were 110 franchised or
licensed restaurants.
Franchisees and licensees are required to pay the Company a franchise or
license fee and a weekly royalty and service fee of either 4.5% or 6.0%
of the restaurants' gross receipts depending on the duration and type of the
franchise agreement. Unit franchise and license fees are recorded as income as
related restaurants begin operations. Royalty and service fees, which are
based on restaurant sales of franchisees and licensees, are accrued as earned.
Franchise fees received prior to the opening of the restaurant are deferred and
included in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
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.
2. SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION - SUBSIDIARY GUARANTORS
The subsidiary guarantors are wholly owned and the guarantees are full,
unconditional, joint and several obligations of each of the subsidiary
guarantors. Summarized financial information for the subsidiary guarantors is
set forth below. Separate financial statements for the subsidiary guarantors
of the Company are not presented because the Company has determined that such
financial statements would not be material to investors. The subsidiary
guarantors comprise all of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company,
other than the non-guarantor subsidiaries which individually, and in the
aggregate, are inconsequential. There are no restrictions on the ability of
the subsidiary guarantors to declare dividends, or make loans or advances to
the Company.
The following table presents summarized financial information for subsidiary
guarantors in connection with all of the Company's 10.25% senior Subordinated
Notes:
April 2, January 2,
2000 2000
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(in thousands)
Balance Sheet Data:
Current assets $ 467 $ 470
Noncurrent assets $3,897 $3,475
Current liabilities $ 262 $ 985
Non current liabilities $ 122 $ 138
For the Three Months Ended
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April 2, April 4,
2000 1999
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(in thousands)
Income Statement Data:
Net sales $1,579 $1,356
Gross profit $ 396 $ 475
Income before provision for Federal
and state income taxes $ 238 $ 370
Net income $ 147 $ 230
3. INDEBTEDNESS
Revolving Credit Agreement:
In September, 1997, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a bank for
a $25 million credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). In May, 2000, the
Company obtained a commitment from the bank to extend the maturity of the
Credit Facility through May, 2003. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear
interest rates, at the option of the Company, equal to either: (a) the greater
of the prime rate, or the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, plus a margin of 0.5%;
or (b) the rate offered in the Eurodollar market for amounts and periods
comparable to the relevant loan, plus a margin (which changes from 0.75% to
2.5%) that is determined by certain financial covenants. Availability under
the Credit Facility as of April 2, 2000 is $5.3 million.
The Credit Facility contains restrictive covenants including, but not limited
to: (a) the Company's required maintenance of minimum levels of tangible net
worth; (b) limitations regarding additional indebtedness; (c) the Company's
required maintenance of a minimum amount of fixed charges coverage; and
(d) limitations regarding liens on assets. Additionally, the Credit Facility
contains a provision that, in the event of a defined change of control, the
Credit Facility will be terminated. As of April 2, 2000, and for the quarter
then ended, the Company was in compliance with, or had obtained waivers for,
all loan covenants.
Senior Notes:
In September, 1997, The Company issued $100 million in unsecured 10.25% senior
notes ("the Notes") which mature on October 1, 2007. The Notes pay interest
semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The Notes are
redeemable at the option of the Company at prices decreasing from 105 1/8%
of the principal amount on April 1, 2002 to 100% of the principal amount on
April 1, 2005. Additionally, upon a change of control of the Company, the
holders of the Notes will have the right to require the Company to purchase all
or a portion of the Notes at a price equal to 101% of the original principal
amount. The proceeds of the Notes were used to fund the acquisition by Port
Royal.
4. CONTINGENCIES
On September 21, 1999, the Company was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed
in the Northern District of Alabama (Michael Jones vs. The Krystal Company)
alleging that the plaintiff was denied access to the restrooms in one of the
Company's restaurants in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The lawsuit seeks class action status on behalf of all wheelchair bound patrons
of the Company's restaurants who have been denied access to restrooms. The
Company intends to vigorously defend this suit. At this stage of the
proceedings the Company's legal counsel is unable to express an opinion as to
the probable outcome of this action. The parties have agreed to a non-binding
mediation of the claims, which is schedule to occur in June, 2000. If the
Company is unsuccessful in its defense of this lawsuit, it could be forced to
increase the amount of and accelerate capital expenditures on certain of its
existing Krystal restaurants.
The Company is party to various other legal proceedings incidental to its
business. The ultimate disposition of these matters is not presently
determinable but will not, in the opinion of management, have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
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Condition and Results of Operations
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The following table reflects certain key operating statistics which impact the
Company's financial results:
KEY OPERATING STATISTICS
(Dollars in thousands except average check)
For the Three Months Ended
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April 2, April 4,
2000 1999
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SYSTEMWIDE RESTAURANT SALES $83,522 $83,713
Percent change (0.23%)
COMPANY RESTAURANT STATISTICS:
Number of restaurants 255 241
Restaurant Sales $61,655 $63,248
Percent change (2.52%)
Percent change in same restaurant sales (6.45%)
Transactions per day 614 686
Percent change (10.50%)
Average check $ 4.38 $ 4.18
Percent change 4.78%
Selected components are --
Cost of restaurant sales $54,393 $51,604
As a percent of restaurant sales 88.22% 81.60%
Food and paper cost $19,809 $19,357
As a percent of restaurant sales 32.13% 30.60%
Direct labor $16,010 $14,519
As a percent of restaurant sales 25.97% 22.96%
Other labor costs $ 5,275 $ 5,054
As a percent of restaurant sales 8.55% 7.99%
FRANCHISE SYSTEM STATISTICS:
Number of restaurants 120 110
Restaurant Sales $21,867 $20,465
Percent change 6.85%
Percent change in same restaurant sales (2.25%)
Transactions per day 450 475
Percent change (5.26%)
Average check $ 4.49 $ 4.31
Percent change 4.18%
Comparison of the Three Months Ended April 2, 2000
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to the Three Months Ended April 4, 1999
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CASH OPERATING PROFIT
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Cash operating profit (net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization, and other non-operating gains, losses or expenses) is one of the
key standards used by the Company to measure operating performance. Cash
operating profit is used to supplement operating income as an indicator of
operating performance and cash flows from operating activities as a measure of
liquidity, and not as an alternative to measures defined and required by
generally accepted accounting principles.
Cash operating profit for the three months ended April 2, 2000 decreased $4.6
million to $2.3 million (3.5% of revenues) compared to $6.9 million (10.4% of
revenues) for the three months ended April 4, 1999. The 66.7% decrease in
cash operating profit was primarily attributable to a decrease in restaurant
sales and to an increase in the cost of food, paper, labor and the overall
operating costs of the Company as a percentage of sales.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Total Krystal system (Company and Franchise combined) restaurant sales for the
three months ended April 2, 2000 decreased 0.2% to $83.5 million compared to
$83.7 million for the three months ended April 4, 1999.
Total Company revenues decreased 2.0% to $64.4 million in the three months
ended April 2, 2000 compared to $65.6 million in the three months ended
April 4, 1999. Of the $1.2 million decrease, $1.6 million was attributable
to a decrease in restaurant sales, offset by an $88,000 increase in royalty
and franchise revenue and a $223,000 increase in other revenue from the
Company's aviation subsidiary. The Company had 255 restaurants open at
April 2, 2000 compared to 241 restaurants open at April 4, 1999. Company-
owned same restaurant sales for the three months ended April 2, 2000 were
$57.5 million compared to $61.4 million for the three months ended
April 4, 1999, a decrease of 6.45%. The decrease in same restaurant sales
resulted primarily from a decrease in transaction counts offset in part by an
increase in the amount of the average customer check. Transaction counts per
restaurant day, which represent a count of orders taken rather than actual
customers served, decreased 10.5% to 614 in the three months ended
April 2, 2000 compared to 686 in the same period of 1999. While a portion of
the decrease in transaction counts resulted from a reduction in food volume
sold, the remaining decrease resulted from increased sales of the Company's
Sackful offerings (sacks of eight and twelve Krystal hamburgers) which tend to
feed multiple customers through a single transaction. The food volume decrease
was primarily a reflection of the high comparable volume measures for the same
period in 1999. The high volume in 1999 was due to introductions of the
Company's Krystal Chik and Sackful menu items which were accompanied by heavy
promotional efforts. During the product introduction phase for the Krystal
Chik and Sackful offerings, same restaurant sales increased significantly,
before stabilizing at slightly lower levels in subsequent fiscal quarters.
The average customer check for Company-owned restaurants for the three months
ended April 2, 2000 was $4.38 compared to $4.18 for the three months ended
April 4, 1999, an increase of 4.8%. The increase in average customer
check was due primarily to increased food volume per transaction resulting from
the Sackful offering and to maintaining product price increases of
approximately 2.8% implemented in the first quarter of 2000. During the three
months ended April 2, 2000, sales of Sackfuls accounted for $9.8 million or
15.9% of restaurant sales compared to $7.7 million, or 12.1% of restaurant
sales, for the three months ended April 4, 1999.
The Company's franchisees opened two franchised restaurants in the three
months ended April 2, 2000 and none in three months ended April 4, 1999.
The franchise system operated 120 restaurants at April 2, 2000 compared to
110 at April 4, 1999. Franchisee fee income was $65,000 in the three months
ended April 2, 2000. No franchise fees were recorded in the three months
ended April 4, 1999. Royalty revenue increased 2.2% to $1.1 million in
the three months ended April 2, 2000 from $1.0 million in the three months
ended April 4, 1999. This increase was primarily due to a 6.8% increase in
franchise restaurant sales and was offset by a decrease in royalties from
grocery channel sales of frozen Krystals of $37,000. Royalties from the
grocery channel sales of frozen Krystals were $42,000 in the three months
ended April 2, 2000 compared to $79,000 in the same period of 1999.
Other revenue, which is generated primarily from the Company's aviation
subsidiary, was $1.6 million for the three months ended April 2, 2000
compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended April 4, 1999,
a 16.5% increase. This increase in revenue resulted primarily from a $0.33
per gallon increase in retail jet fuel prices during the three months ended
April 2, 2000 compared to the three months ended April 4, 1999 resulting from
increased wholesale fuel costs.
Cost of restaurant sales was $54.4 million for the three months ended
April 2, 2000 compared to $51.6 million for the three months ended
April 4, 1999. The increase in cost of restaurant sales resulted
primarily from an increase in the cost of food sold and increased labor
costs. Food and paper costs as a percent of restaurant sales increased to
32.13% in the three months ended April 2, 2000 from 30.60% in the three months
ended April 4, 1999. The increase in food and paper costs as a percent of
restaurant sales resulted in part from increases in the price of beef, pork and
to a lesser extent, increases in the prices for bread and soft drink products.
Direct labor costs as a percent of restaurant sales increased to 25.97% in the
three months ended April 2, 2000 from 22.96% in the three months ended
April 4, 1999. The increase in direct labor costs as a percentage of
restaurant sales resulted from a 3.8% increase in the average pay rate of the
Company's hourly restaurant employees and reduced labor efficiency caused
primarily by lower same store sales. Temporary labor inefficiencies were
compounded by incremental labor incurred in conjunction with field level
training related to the Company's new Restaurant Information System.
Other labor costs as a percent of restaurant sales increased to 8.55% in the
three months ended April 2, 2000 from 7.99% in the three months ended
April 4, 1999. The increase in other labor costs as a percent of restaurant
sales resulted from higher labor rates.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $482,000, or 15.2%, to $3.7
million in the three months ended April 2, 2000 compared to the three months
ended April 4, 1999. The increase resulted primarily from capital
expenditures related to refurbishing restaurant buildings, upgrading restaurant
equipment and opening new restaurants.
General and administrative expenses increased $217,000, or 3.4%, to $6.6
million in the three months ended April 2, 2000 compared to $6.4 million in
the three months ended April 4, 1999. The increase in general and
administrative expenses resulted primarily from $181,000 related to the newly
created franchise operation's department and franchise advertising which will
support the Company's Franchise system growth.
Other expenses increased $289,000, or 36.40%, to $1.1 million in the three
months ended April 2, 2000 compared to the three months ended April 4, 1999.
These expenses are costs incurred in operating the Aviation subsidiary. This
increase resulted primarily from a $0.48 per gallon increase in jet fuel costs
in the three months ended April 2, 2000 compared to the same period in 1999.
Interest expense, net of interest income, increased $386,000 to $2.9 million in
the three months ended April 2, 2000 from $2.5 million in the three months
ended April 4, 1999. The increase resulted from an increase in interest
expense related to capitalized leases and higher costs related to corporate debt
maintenance.
The Company's provision for income taxes decreased $2.1 million, or 313.6% to a
tax benefit of $1.4 million in the three months ended April 2, 2000 as compared
to tax provision of $662,000 for the three months ended April 4, 1999. The
effective income tax rate was 32.8% for the three months ended April 2, 2000 as
compared to 58.2% for the three months ended April 4, 1999. The effective tax
rate exceeded the statutory income tax rate primarily because of the non-
deductible portion of amortization expense associated with acquisition-related
goodwill.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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The Company does not maintain significant inventory or accounts receivables
since substantially all of its restaurants' sales are for cash, however, the
Company closely monitors receivables from franchisees. The Company typically
receives several weeks of trade credit in purchasing food and supplies which is
standard in the restaurant business. The Company normally operates with
working capital deficits (current liabilities exceeding current assets) and had
a working capital deficit of $18.7 million at April 2, 2000, compared to a
working capital deficit of $24.4 million at January 2, 2000.
Capital expenditures totaled approximately $9.9 million in the three months
ended April 2, 2000 as compared to $2.6 million in the three months ended
April 4, 1999. Included in the capital expenditures for the three months
ended April 2, 2000 is approximately $3.6 million related to properties the
Company expects to sell through sales and leaseback transactions within the
next six months. The Company opened six new restaurants during the three
months ended April 2, 2000 and opened one during the three months ended
April 4, 1999. Management estimates that net capital expenditures will be
approximately $11.5 million during the remainder of 2000. Capital
expenditures for the current year are expected to include the
construction and/or land acquisition for up to eight additional company
owned restaurants to open in 2000, the acquisition of land for restaurants
to open in 2001, the refurbishment of certain restaurants, ongoing capital
improvements, the conversion of restaurant computer systems and the
construction of a new hangar at the Aviation subsidiary.
In December, 1998, the Company obtained a sales and leaseback commitment with
a firm for up to $6.0 million of properties which are to be developed and
operated as Company-owned Krystal restaurants. In September, 1999, this
commitment was increased to $9.0 million. As of April 2, 2000, four
restaurants had been developed using $3.6 million of this commitment. Since
April 2, 2000, one additional restaurant was developed using $1.0 million.
The Company expects to utilize up to $1.0 million of the $4.4 million remaining
on this commitment, and to allow the balance to expired unused. The primary
term of leases under this arrangement is 15 years, with two successive five
year renewal options.
At April 2, 2000, the Company had available cash of approximately $5.7
million, receivables of $1.2 million, and $5.3 million available under the
Company's line of credit. In the opinion of management, these funds and funds
from operations will be sufficient to meet operating requirements, anticipated
capital expenditures and other obligations for the foreseeable future.
Year 2000 --
During 1998,the Company established a Year 2000 strategic plan which adopted a
series of initiatives necessary to upgrade the Company's computer systems and
to minimize the impact of failures of other computer systems to process
date-sensitive information after December 31, 1999. The Company completed
its Year 2000 initiatives for all mission critical systems prior to
December 31, 1999 and experienced no significant system problems.
Additionally, the Company experienced no significant problems regarding
Year 2000 compliance with respect to its major vendors and other third party
suppliers. A recap of the results of the Company's Year 2000 initiative is
provided below.
A portion of the Company's Year 2000 initiatives involved the replacement
of the Company's hardware and software environment used to run application
software, including the Company's centralized financial systems. During 1998,
approximately $2.0 million was expended and capitalized by the Company in
connection with this replacement. For each Company restaurant location, new
restaurant reporting and management systems were installed and software,
selected hardware and telecommunication systems were upgraded to bring
restaurant systems into Year 2000 compliance. The total cost associated with
the updating of Company restaurant locations was approximately $7.9 million
as compared to approximately $7.0 million which was initially budgeted in 1999.
Management believes it has effectively addressed the Year 2000 issue and did
not encounter any issues into fiscal year 2000. The Company plans to
continually update restaurant reporting and management systems (non-Year
2000 related) to ensure both customers and management receive the most
effective service and information available.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On September 21, 1999, the Company was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed
in the Northern District of Alabama (Michael Jones vs. The Krystal Company)
alleging that the plaintiff was denied access to the restrooms in one of the
Company's restaurants in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The lawsuit seeks class action status on behalf of all wheelchair bound patrons
of the Company's restaurants who have been denied access to restrooms. The
Company intends to vigorously defend this suit. At this stage of the
proceedings the Company's legal counsel is unable to express an opinion as to
the probable outcome of this action. The parties have agreed to a non-binding
mediation of the claims, which is schedule to occur in June, 2000. If the
Company is unsuccessful in its defense of this lawsuit, it could be forced to
increase the amount of and accelerate capital expenditures on certain of its
existing Krystal restaurants.
The Company is party to various other legal proceedings incidental to its
business. The ultimate disposition of these matters is not presently
determinable but will not, in the opinion of management, have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits-
Exhibit-27 Financial Data Schedule is filed with this 10-Q.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K-
No Form 8-K was filed by the registrant during the first quarter of 2000.
THE KRYSTAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE KRYSTAL COMPANY
(Registrant)
Dated: 5/16/2000 /s/Larry D. Bentley
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Larry D. Bentley
(Vice President and Chief Financial
and Accounting Officer)
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