SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1996 Commission File Number 0-21036
BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 13-2908793
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)
740 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
(Address and Zip Code of Principal Executive Offices)
Issuer's Telephone Number: (212) 673-5900
Securities Registered Under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None
Securities Registered Under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes |X| No
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item
405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB
or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. |X|
State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $34,991,382.
The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by
non-affiliates of the registrant as of September 16, 1996 was approximately
$45,533,000. Solely for purposes of the foregoing calculation all of the
registrant's directors and officers are deemed to be affiliates.
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There were 9,496,276 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding as
of September 16, 1996.
This Document Contains 89 Pages
The Exhibit Index is Located on Page 62
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PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
General
The Company is a New Jersey corporation which was formerly known as Astor
Restaurant Group, Inc. (from October, 1986 - April, 1992) and International
Blimpie Corporation (from its formation in 1977 until October, 1986). The
Company engages in franchising, subfranchising and master licensing of the
Blimpie trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos (the "Blimpie
Trademarks"), marketing concepts and marketing programs which are the basic
attributes of the chain of non-cooking, quick service sandwich outlets known as
"Blimpie" outlets. The main products sold in a Blimpie outlet are sub sandwiches
and salads. Blimpie(R) is a registered trademark of the Company. Unless
otherwise specified, the terms "Blimpie" and the "Company" include Blimpie(R).
The first Blimpie outlet commenced operations in 1964 in Hoboken, New
Jersey. The Company's rights regarding the Blimpie Trademarks and the
methodology and know-how which comprise the Blimpie outlet marketing concepts
and programs (the "Blimpie Marketing System") are, pursuant to written licensing
agreements between the Company and the owners of such rights, limited to
specific geographic regions throughout the United States. See "Business -
Trademarks, Trade names, Service Marks and Logos; Know-How and Methods of
Operation." Since the incorporation of the Company in 1977, the chain of
franchised Blimpie outlets has expanded to encompass 1407 outlets located in 44
states, Spain and Sweden (as of June 30, 1996). See "Business - Blimpie Outlet
Locations." There are approximately 140 additional Blimpie outlets which are
controlled by an entity unaffiliated with the Company that are located in areas
of the country in which the Company does not possess rights to license the
Blimpie trademarks or sell franchises or Subfranchises.
Commencing in 1977, the Company began selling individual outlet franchises
and territorial, i.e., area Subfranchises. The Company distributes the
nationally registered Blimpie trademarks pursuant to a 99 year exclusive
trademark grant (expiring in the year 2076) from the trademark owners. See
"Business Trademarks, Service Marks, Trade Names and Logos; Know-How and Methods
of Operation."
The Company derives its revenue primarily from four sources: (1) store
equipment sales to franchisees, (2) continuing franchise fees based upon each
franchisee's gross sales, (3) fees from the grant of individual outlet
franchises and (4)
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fees from the grant of Subfranchises to Subfranchisors and the grant of Master
Licenses to Master Licensors worldwide. Individual outlet franchises are granted
for both "traditional" locations, i.e., Blimpie outlets located in free-standing
buildings, shopping malls, and in-line urban store clusters, and "new-concept"
locations, i.e., convenience stores, institutional food service entities,
colleges, schools, mass feeders (such as institutional food service providers
and in-facility commissaries) and hospitals that sell or otherwise make all or
part of the Blimpie line of food products available to their customers,
clientele or attendees through facilities that may or may not contain all of the
components normally associated with a traditional Blimpie outlet, such as
kitchen, food preparation and customer dining areas. The Company also has
commenced developing several new types of product distribution formats, some of
which it has begun to introduce and some of which it anticipates introducing in
the future. One such program involves the sale of a limited number of prepared
Blimpie sandwiches and salads maintained in "Grab'n Go" refrigeration cases at
Company-approved "distribution points" operated by franchisees and
non-franchisees. The Company currently is developing new types of carts, kiosks,
vending machines and other mobile Blimpie branded product delivery systems. The
Company further anticipates the development of a format that would allow the
sale of some Blimpie branded products at supermarkets and other retail
locations.
The Blimpie Outlet Franchise, Subfranchise and Master License
A Blimpie outlet is a non-cooking, sandwich outlet characterized by
portion-controlled meat and cheese combinations generally sold on six inch or
twelve inch French/Italian white or wheat bread garnished with special Blimpie
spices and dressings along with salads and other food items. The sandwich
products sold in these outlets are known as Blimpie sandwiches and the outlets
themselves are known as Blimpie outlets.
The Company requires each franchisee to offer food products from a list of
products authorized by the Company. Such products include hot and cold
sandwiches, including hot items such as Italian meatball sandwiches and chicken
breast sandwiches, and cold items such as roast beef and club sandwiches. The
Company's "signature" item is the "Blimpie Best" sandwich, which consists of
ham, salami, cappacola, prosciuttini and provolone. In addition, all Blimpie
sandwiches are dressed at no additional charge with tomatoes, lettuce, onions,
oil and vinegar and oregano. The Company establishes recommended prices for food
products which franchisees may or may not adopt. Accordingly, such prices differ
depending upon geographic location. For example, in New York City a "Blimpie
Best" may sell for $3.89, while in Atlanta, Georgia, the same sandwich may be
purchased for $2.89.
In addition to the authorized Blimpie sandwich line, Blimpie outlets also
offer a variety of salads including chef, tuna, seafood and tossed green salads
and a variety of baked products including bagels, rolls, muffins, cookies,
cinnamon
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buns, donuts and a variety of other products produced mostly from raw frozen
dough products and baked in the approved Blimpie deck oven installed in each
Blimpie outlet. Prices for all authorized products vary depending upon
geographic location.
Each franchisee is obligated to purchase its raw materials, both food and
non-food, from authorized and designated distributors who may only sell
authorized and approved raw materials purchased from approved manufacturers and
suppliers. The Company negotiates approved product relationships with
manufacturers and suppliers on a national level with respect to all products
except produce, whether or not they bear the Blimpie logo. The Company
negotiates and enters into recognition agreements authorizing approved
distributors to deliver to Blimpie outlets the raw products purchased by such
distributors from approved manufacturers and suppliers. Franchisees have
traditionally purchased produce on a local level subject to the quality control
standards of the Company, but the Company is in the process of establishing
national produce relationships with various produce purveyors throughout the
United States of America ("U.S.") and overseas. The Company is in the process of
implementing a pre-sliced lettuce program throughout the U.S. that is
anticipated to reflect significant cost and labor savings for its franchisees.
All products purchased by franchisees on a local level must meet the Company's
quality standards. Franchisees may request approval of additional manufacturers,
suppliers or distributors subject to the Company's approval which approval is
based upon a number of conditions including price, quality, ability to service
the system on a national basis and such other reasonable standards as may be
promulgated by the Company from time to time. Currently, there are no other
manufacturers, suppliers or distributors approved by the Company other than
those designated by the Company.
The Company believes that it could easily obtain alternate manufacturers,
suppliers and distributors should any of its current manufacturers, suppliers or
distributors become unwilling or unable to provide the Company's franchisees
with the authorized required raw materials.
A franchisee pays a non-refundable initial franchise fee (currently
$18,000) in connection with his execution of a franchise agreement which grants
to the franchisee the right to use the various Blimpie trademarks, trade names,
service marks, logos, marketing concepts and marketing programs, and to operate
a Blimpie outlet at a location to be agreed upon by the Company and the
franchisee in accordance with the operations manual issued by the Company to its
franchisees (the "Operations Manual"). The non-refundable initial franchise fee
payable by the holder of a new-concept franchise can range between $1.00 and
$18,000 depending on the number of new-concept transactions executed, the
location of the new-concept franchisee, the marketing area in question and other
subjective factors. After a location has been found and the lease or purchase
thereof has been negotiated by the
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franchisee and approved by the Company, the franchisee then constructs and
installs its Blimpie outlet in accordance with design and layout specifications
provided by the Company. Franchisees are required, pursuant to the franchise
agreement and the Operations Manual, to maintain specified standards as to food
quality, menu items, uniforms, appearance, sanitation and all other aspects of
outlet operations.
In addition to the initial franchise fee, a Blimpie franchisee also pays
all other costs and expenses related to the installation of his Blimpie outlet
at an approved location. An equipment package, including but not limited to
slicing machines, refrigeration cases, food preparation counters and signs
bearing the registered "Blimpie" logos, costs approximately $25,000 to $40,000.
Construction of a Blimpie outlet, which generally includes walls, floor,
ceiling, plumbing and electrical work required to modify an existing premises to
an approved Blimpie design costs between $10,000 to $80,000 to complete. These
costs, plus the initial lease security payable to the owner of the leased
premises and utility deposits to the various utility companies and recommended
minimum opening inventory and working capital aggregating approximately $5,000
to $15,000, comprise the approximate cash investment of an average Blimpie
franchise.
Blimpie franchisees are required to pay continuing franchise fees of 6% of
the franchisee's weekly gross sales. Franchisees are also required to pay
mandatory advertising contributions of 4% of the franchisees' weekly gross sales
except that persons or entities acquiring franchises before the fall of 1994 are
required to pay mandatory advertising contributions of 3%. Two percent of the
advertising contributions made by franchisees in the same general marketing area
are used for the payment of advertising which benefits all of such franchisees,
while the remainder is used for national advertising. Franchisees outside the
U.S. pay continuing franchise fees of 8% and advertising contributions of 2%.
Each Subfranchisor pays a subfranchise fee that is based upon the
population of the Subfranchise. At present, the fee, which can typically range
between $10,000 and $350,000, is based upon a charge of $.10 per person located
within the area that is the subject of the Subfranchise. In addition to the
subfranchise fee, each Subfranchisor must join a Subfranchisor advertising
cooperative association sponsored by the Company which purchases franchise
advertisements in national periodicals for the benefit of all Subfranchisors. A
Subfranchisor's annual contribution to the advertising cooperative typically
ranges between $1,200 and $4,800. The Company makes voluntary contributions to
the cooperative association that match the contributions made by the
Subfranchisors.
Each Subfranchise consists of a specifically defined territory within which
the Subfranchisor has the exclusive right for a period of 50 to 60 years to
solicit potential purchasers of Blimpie franchises who sublicense directly from
the
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Company the right to use the Blimpie trademarks, trade names, service marks,
logos, marketing concepts and marketing programs.
The Company's standard form of Subfranchise agreement grants to the
Subfranchisor the exclusive license to purchase the territory for a one year
period, followed by four to six renewal terms, all but the last of which are
annual in duration. The license is subject to the Company's continuing right to
market and sell the Blimpie trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos,
marketing concepts and marketing programs within specified territories. If all
terms and conditions of the Subfranchise agreement have been met during the
initial one year term and each of the subsequent one year renewal terms, a 50 to
60 year right is granted during the final renewal term upon payment of the fee
set forth in the agreement. Each Subfranchise agreement obligates the
Subfranchisor to satisfy all of the operational obligations owed by the Company
to each franchisee within the Subfranchisor's territory at the sole expense of
the Subfranchisor; to use his best efforts to promote the sale of franchises
within his territory; and to meet certain sales quotas. Each such agreement is
terminable by the Company upon thirty days' notice in the event of the
Subfranchisor's default under certain provisions of the agreement. The
Subfranchisor may terminate the agreement upon certain defaults by the Company
and where such defaults remain uncured, depending on the nature of the default,
for more than 30 days to more than 75 days.
Subfranchisors who are in full compliance with the obligations imposed upon
them pursuant to the Subfranchise Agreement, including, among other things, the
obligation to open defined quantities of franchised Blimpie outlets within
specified periods of time, are entitled to receive one half of each initial
franchise fee (after deductions for sales commissions, design, training and real
estate fees) paid by new franchisees establishing Blimpie outlets within the
Subfranchisor's territory, and one half of the 6% of gross sales continuing
franchise fee paid by such franchisees pursuant to their respective franchise
agreements with the Company.
Each Master Licensee pays a master license fee that is based upon the
population of the master license territory. The fee, which typically ranges
between $10,000 and $1,000,000, is presently based upon a charge that ranges
from $.01 per person to $.10 per person located within the area that is the
subject of the master license.
Each master license consists of a specifically defined territory within
which the Master Licensee has the exclusive right for a period of 50 years to
solicit potential purchasers of Blimpie franchises who sublicense either
directly from the Master Licensee or from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company the right to use the Blimpie trademarks, trade names, service marks,
logos, marketing concepts and marketing programs.
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The Company's standard form of master license agreement grants to the
Master Licensee the exclusive license, subject to the Company's continuing right
to market and sell the Blimpie trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos,
marketing concepts and marketing programs, within specified territories for a
term of 50 years. Each such agreement obligates the Master Licensee to satisfy
all of the operational obligations to each franchisee within the Master
Licensee's territory at the sole expense of the Master Licensee and to meet
certain sales quotas. Each Master Licensee is required to organize a regional
advertising program. Each such agreement is terminable by the Company upon
notice in the event of the Master Licensee's default under certain provisions of
the Agreement. The Master Licensee may terminate the agreement upon certain
defaults by the Company where such defaults remain uncured for periods ranging
from 30 to 75 days, depending upon the nature of the default.
Master Licensees who are in full compliance with the obligations imposed
upon them pursuant to the master license agreement including, among other
things, the obligation to open defined quantities of franchised Blimpie outlets
within specified periods of time, are entitled to receive 5/8 of the initial
franchise fees paid by new franchisees establishing Blimpie outlets within the
Master Licensee's territory, and 5/8 of the 8% of gross sales continuing
franchise fees paid by such franchisees pursuant to their respective franchise
agreements with the master licensee, the Company or the Company's subsidiary.
The Company markets and sells franchises, Subfranchises and master licenses
through advertisements placed in local and national periodicals, through
presentations at trade shows and franchise conventions, through referrals from
existing franchisees, Subfranchisors and Master Licensees and through
informational materials placed in Blimpie outlets.
As of June 30, 1996 there were (1) 109 existing domestic subfranchisors, at
least one of which is located in each of the 44 states in which the 1402
domestic Blimpie outlets are located; (2) two Canadian subfranchisors, one of
which is located in each of the Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia; (3)
one joint venture to develop outlets in Sweden in which four Blimpie outlets and
23 Grab `n Go distribution points are now located; and (4) five Master Licensors
for the countries of Spain, United Kingdom, Egypt, Lebanon, Dominican Republic,
Jordan and Australia, in which collectively only a single outlet is located.
Such Subfranchises and Master Licenses range in size, depending upon the
specific geographical area involved, from entire states to a specific county or
counties. See "Business - Blimpie Outlet Locations"; "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Results of
Operations."
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Services to Franchisees
On a continuing basis, franchisees in the U.S. and Canada are furnished
with advisory assistance from the Company regarding outlet operations, new menu
items and new marketing aids developed by the Company. No additional fees are
charged to franchisees for these services or for the training program described
below. The Company, in its sole discretion, also provides services to
franchisees by visiting their outlets and inspecting them for quality,
cleanliness and service. A written operation inspection analysis is provided
after each inspection. Outside of the U.S. and Canada, Master Licensees provide
all such services, with the assistance of the Company.
The Company provides training for new franchisees in the U.S. and Canada
consisting of (i) forty hours of pre-training classes at an existing Blimpie
outlet approved by the Company, (ii) one week of classroom training at its
Georgia training center, and (iii) an additional 80 hours of operational
post-training at an existing Blimpie outlet approved by the Company. The Company
provides training for new Subfranchisors and Master Licensees consisting of two
weeks of classroom training at its Georgia training center, plus 80 hours of
operational training at an existing Blimpie outlet approved by the Company. The
training program addresses all phases of outlet operations from service training
to financial management, including the various controls of the Blimpie marketing
system specified in the Operations Manual. Inventories, ordering procedures,
hiring and firing, equipment maintenance, product controls, bookkeeping and
accounting are all covered by the training program. The training provided to
Subfranchisors and Master Licensees also encompasses franchisor-related
activities including, but not limited to, franchise sales, communication,
analysis of franchisee construction needs and the fulfillment thereof.
After a Blimpie outlet is constructed or renovated and the equipment
installed, a Company representative, Subfranchisor or Master Licensee is on hand
for one week after an outlet opens for the purpose of providing additional
operational assistance and supervisory functions. Each Subfranchisor or Master
Licensee is responsible for providing each franchisee within his territory with
operational assistance throughout the term of his Subfranchise or Master License
agreement. Generally, a Company representative is only on hand as described
above with respect to the first three franchisees which open outlets within a
territory. However, representatives of the Company remain available on a
continuing basis to provide additional support to franchisees, Subfranchisors
and Master Licensees. In connection therewith, the Company maintains a toll-free
hotline by which franchisees and Subfranchisors may contact representatives of
the Company for advice and assistance regarding operational matters.
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Blimpie Outlet Properties
Each traditional franchisee in the U.S. and Canada generally is required to
lease his outlet premises from a designated leasing subsidiary of the Company.
Each franchisee outside of the U.S. and Canada generally is required to lease
his outlet premises from a corporation in which the Master Licensee owns 50% and
the Company or its designee owns 50%, or such franchisee is required to provide
a collateral assignment of the lease to the jointly owned corporation. In all
such cases, it is the franchisee's sole obligation to find the premises to be
leased and to obtain the Company's approval of such location as the situs of his
franchised outlet. Once the location is approved, the Company (or its leasing
subsidiary) will negotiate and enter into a lease of the premises, subject to
the franchisee's approval, and will then enter into a sublease thereof with the
franchisee for the entire term and renewal term, if any, of the lease of the
premises less one day (generally 10 to 20 years). The percentage royalty and
advertising payments due pursuant to the franchise agreement constitute
additional rent under the sublease. Payment of the percentage royalties and
advertising fees under the franchise agreement satisfies the above-mentioned
corresponding additional rental payment obligation under the sublease. All rents
specified pursuant to the lease of the premises are paid directly by the
franchisee to the landlord specified in the lease pursuant to the cancelable
authorization by the Blimpie subsidiary leasing corporation set forth in the
sublease. Accordingly, except in a rare case in which the Company or one of its
subsidiaries may be the owner and landlord of a franchisee's outlet, no funds
which constitute the rent and additional rent due under the lease of the
premises are ever commingled or otherwise used by the Company or any of its
affiliates or subsidiaries. The Company has no payment or performance
obligations with respect to any of the existing outlet location leases, except
for less than one percent thereof.
The leasing/subleasing mechanism described above enables the Company to
maintain control of each Blimpie outlet premises and to enforce franchisee
compliance with the Company's authorized product line and quality standards. In
addition, since percentage royalties and advertising fees constitute additional
rent under the subleases, the leasing/subleasing mechanism gives the Company an
additional vehicle through which to enforce its rights regarding receipt of such
payments and payments to the landlord of the Blimpie outlet premises. Typically,
upon a franchisee's failure to timely make rental payments, the Company's
leasing subsidiary will receive notice from the landlord of such fact. The
franchisee is then notified of its default and is given the opportunity to cure
the default. Upon failure to cure the default, eviction proceedings usually will
be instituted by either the unaffiliated landlord or the Company's leasing
subsidiary. Following eviction of the franchisee, the Company, if the landlord
so permits, will attempt to sell the existing franchised outlet to a new
franchisee who will take possession of the premises subject to the terms of the
prior lease and sublease, or pursuant to a new lease negotiated by the Company
with the landlord, and a new
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sublease. In cases where a lease has been terminated and/or a franchisee has
been evicted, if a replacement franchisee cannot be obtained by the Company to
cure all defaults and operate or re-open the Blimpie outlet in question, it is
the general policy of the Company either to abandon the location and the leasing
subsidiary, or to dispose of ownership of the leasing subsidiary to unaffiliated
parties for nominal consideration.
All leases executed by the Company's various leasing subsidiaries during
the past four years have provided (and it is the Company's intention that all
future leases for outlet premises shall provide) that the respective landlords
thereunder will not directly or indirectly claim or institute legal proceedings
against the Company.
All of the 1407 existing Blimpie outlets (as of June 30, 1996) are
operating in premises located in free-standing buildings, shopping malls,
shopping centers, in-line urban store clusters, convenience stores,
institutional food service facilities, colleges, schools, mass feeders,
hospitals, bowling alleys, golf courses and subway stations. The size of a
Blimpie outlet varies from 400 square feet to approximately 3,500 square feet.
Since the cost of renovating pre-existing premises into an approved Blimpie
outlet is dependent upon the condition and prior use of the premises, an exact
estimation is impossible. Historically, the cost of Blimpie outlet
construction/renovation, which must be completed in accordance with design and
layout specifications provided by the Company, and at the franchisee's sole
expense, has ranged from as low as $10,000 to as high as $80,000. The franchisee
must also equip his Blimpie outlet at his sole cost and expense. Such equipment
costs, in the aggregate, approximately $25,000 to $40,000.
Blimpie Outlet Locations
The following table sets forth (on a state by state basis) the number of
Blimpie franchised outlets in operation as of June 30, 1996:
United States Number of Outlets
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Alabama 15
Alaska 5
Arizona 50
Arkansas 17
California 29
Colorado 36
Connecticut 23
Florida 120
Georgia 144
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Hawaii 12
Idaho 14
Illinois 30
Indiana 44
Iowa 50
Kansas 17
Kentucky 21
Louisiana 25
Massachusetts 7
Michigan 61
Minnesota 16
Mississippi 12
Missouri 36
Montana 2
Nebraska 17
Nevada 26
New Jersey 52
New Mexico 5
New York 46
North Carolina 43
North Dakota 3
Ohio 43
Oklahoma 5
Oregon 8
Pennsylvania 27
Rhode Island 5
South Carolina 48
South Dakota 3
Tennessee 49
Texas 149
Utah 33
Washington 25
West Virginia 16
Wisconsin 10
Wyoming 3
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U.S. Total: 1402
International
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Spain 1
Sweden 4
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International Total: 5
Total 1407
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Discontinued Operations - U.S.A. Border Cafe
In the early 1980s, a development program of full service restaurants was
commenced. In 1984, the Company opened its first Border Cafe full service
restaurant and bar. The Border Cafe served Southwestern and Mexican classic
cuisine complimented with a full-service bar specializing in frozen margaritas
of different flavors and Mexican beers. The Upper East Side of New York City was
chosen for the first Border Cafe which is located at 244 East 79th Street, near
Second Avenue, and this restaurant continues to operate today.
In 1986, the Company opened two additional Border Cafe restaurants, one on
the Upper West Side of New York City, located at 250 West 100th Street on
Broadway, and the other in Bearsville, New York. After operating each restaurant
for a period of time, the Company determined after careful consideration that
such operations by management of the Company were hampering the development of
the Company's Blimpie restaurant concept and as a result the Company decided to
discontinue such operations. The Company sold its Border Cafe restaurant located
at 250 West 100th Street in December 1989 and closed the Bearsville, New York
operation in July 1987. The transferee of the 100th Street Border Cafe
voluntarily commenced Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in 1991, and as a
result, the Company has written off the note receivables due from the
transaction.
On April 6, 1993 the Company entered into an agreement with an entity
unaffiliated with the Company, to sell 100% of the capital stock of The Border
Cafe, Inc. ("BCI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company which owned and
operated (under the name USA Border Cafe) the Border Cafe restaurant on East
79th Street in New York City. Such sale was concluded on July 19, 1993. The
aggregate purchase price for the stock was $210,000, $25,000 of which was paid
at closing. The balance is payable in weekly payments of $599 each, including
interest at 10% per annum, until paid in full in March 2000. At present, the
purchaser is current with respect to its payment obligations under the purchase
agreement.
Government Regulation
The Federal Trade Commission and various state governmental authorities
have adopted laws regulating franchise operations and the franchisor-franchisee
relationship. Such laws vary from merely requiring the filing of disclosure
documents concerning the offer and sale of franchises to the application of
statutory standards regulating established franchise relationships. The most
common provisions of those laws regulate the substance of franchisor-franchisee
relationships and establish restrictions on the ability of franchisors to
terminate or to refuse to renew franchise agreements. Other states' laws contain
provisions designed to insure the fairness of the franchise agreements to
franchisees by, among
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other means, including limitations, prohibitions and/or restrictions pertaining
to the assignability of the rights of franchisees; a franchisee's right to own
or be involved in other businesses; franchisee membership in trade associations;
and franchisor interference with franchisee employment practices.
In addition to the foregoing state regulations, the Federal Trade
Commission has adopted rules and guidelines which require franchisors to make
certain disclosures to prospective franchisees prior to the offer or sale of
franchises. In addition to requiring the disclosure of information necessary for
a franchisee to make an informed decision on whether to enter into a franchise
relationship, the guidelines delineate the circumstances in which franchisors
may make predictions on future sales, income and profits. The Company does not
furnish or authorize its salespersons to furnish any oral or written information
on the actual or projected sales, costs, income or profits of a franchise.
Failure to comply with such rules constitutes an unfair trade practice under
Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Several state and federal courts have revealed a tendency to be sympathetic
to and desirous of protecting the rights and interests of franchisees in
litigation with their franchisors. Although such tendency may result in some
modification of the Company's licensing activities and some delays or failures
in enforcing certain of its rights and remedies under certain franchising and
lease agreements, the Company does not believe that such modifications, delays
or failures will have a materially adverse effect on its operations or business.
However, the law applicable to franchise operations and relationships is rapidly
developing, and the Company is unable to predict the effect on its operations of
additional requirements or restrictions which may be enacted or promulgated or
of court decisions which may generally be adverse to the franchise industry. The
Company believes that it has conducted and is conducting its business in
substantial compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing its
operations.
The franchisees' outlets are also subject to regulatory provisions relating
to the wholesomeness of food, sanitation, health, safety, fire, land use and
environmental standards. Suspension of certain licenses or approvals, due to
failure to comply with applicable regulations or otherwise, could interrupt the
operations of the affected outlet or otherwise adversely affect the outlet. The
franchisees are also subject to federal and state laws establishing minimum
wages and regulating overtime and working conditions. Changes in such laws could
result in an increase in labor costs that could adversely affect the outlet.
The Company believes that it is conducting its business in substantial
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing its operations.
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Trademarks, Trade Names, Service Marks and Logos; Know-How and Methods of
Operation
The Company regards the Blimpie Trademarks and the Blimpie Marketing System
as having significant value and as being important to its marketing efforts.
Each Blimpie franchisee and Subfranchisor is authorized pursuant to his
franchise agreement to use the Blimpie Trademarks and Blimpie Marketing System,
along with all other future trademark filings.
The Blimpie Trademarks and Blimpie Marketing System may only be used by
traditional and new-concept Blimpie outlets which sell Blimpie sandwiches and
Blimpie-related products, and by Blimpie distribution points. There are specific
product limitations as to each Blimpie outlet so that each Blimpie franchisee
may sell only those products authorized by his particular franchise agreement
and the Operations Manual or otherwise approved in writing by the Company. Any
variation from the authorized product line is actionable by the trademark owners
or the Company.
Prior to 1976, all rights under the laws of the United States pertaining to
the Blimpie Trademarks and the Blimpie Marketing System were owned by Anthony P.
Conza and David L. Siegel, Esq. (who are the Company's founders and principal
shareholders, directors and, respectively, the President and Chief Operating
Officer, of the Company) and by Peter DeCarlo, an individual who is not
affiliated with the Company. During that period of time, Messrs. Conza, Siegel
and DeCarlo conferred the right to distribute the Blimpie Trademarks and to
license the use of the Blimpie Marketing System upon a number of corporations
which they owned and controlled. In 1976, they ceased their joint association
and divided, by written agreement, the right to issue Blimpie franchise and
Subfranchise agreements. In 1984, Mr. DeCarlo assigned his interests in the
Blimpie Trademarks to Metropolitan Blimpie, Inc. ("MBI"), a corporation which is
not affiliated with the Company.
Prior to 1991, MBI, and Messrs. Conza and Siegel had reserved to themselves
and jointly owned undivided 40%, 40% and 20% interests, respectively, in and
with respect to all international, i.e. non-U.S., rights pertaining to the
Blimpie Trademarks and the Blimpie Marketing System.
The Company, pursuant to 99 year grants made to it by Messrs. Conza and
Siegel in 1976, has the exclusive right to distribute the Blimpie Trademarks and
license the use of the Blimpie Marketing System in the following territories
located within the U.S.: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho,
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, the Counties of Morris, Warren,
Sussex, Bergen, Passaic and Essex in New Jersey except for the Cities of Alpine,
Belville,
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Cliffside Park, Cloister, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, East Rutherford,
Edgewater, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fairview, Fort Lee, Hackensack,
Harrington Park, Haworth, Old Tappan, Northvale, Nutley, Norwood, Palisades
Park, Paterson, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, Rock Leigh, Rutherford, South
Hackensack and Tenafly; New York (except for the following counties: New York,
Bronx, Kings and Queens, Westchester and Rockland), Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington,
West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. In 1993, the Company acquired from Messrs,
Conza, Siegel and MBI the exclusive right to license the Blimpie Trademarks and
the Blimpie Marketing System in New Mexico, in consideration for the transfer to
MBI of the exclusive right to license the Blimpie Trademarks and Blimpie
Marketing System in Richmond County, New York.
MBI presently has the right to distribute the Blimpie Trademarks and
license the Blimpie Marketing System in the following territories located within
the U.S. (collectively, the "MBI Territories"): Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware,
Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey (except for the counties
and cities referred to above), Nevada, the counties of New York, Queens, Kings,
Richmond, Rockland, Bronx and Westchester in New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania (from the eastern border westward to and including Harrisburg),
South Dakota and Virginia. From time to time, the Company has been authorized by
MBI to issue, and has issued, franchises or Subfranchises in the MBI
Territories. From each franchise sale, Subfranchise sale or other sale, the net
receipts after the deduction of the specific expenses have been divided
unequally between the Company and MBI. The Company also is authorized to issue
replacement or substitute franchise agreements for any franchised locations
granted under MBI's authorization.
The Company possesses the exclusive right to license the Blimpie Trademarks
and Blimpie Marketing System in the area of Northern California between the
southern border of Monterrey and the northern border of the state, including the
counties of Monterrey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda,
Mariposa, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin Novato, Mono, Tudumne, Calaveras,
Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Amedor, Alpine, Sacramento, Yolo, Sutter, El Dorado,
Placer, Colusa, Nevada, Lake, Yuba, Mendocino, Glenn, Sierra, Butte, Tehama,
Plumas, Humboldt, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Del Norte, Siskiyou and Modoc.
Blimpie of California, Inc. ("BOC"), a corporation which is not affiliated with
the Company, possesses the exclusive right to license the Blimpie Trademarks and
Blimpie Marketing System throughout the balance of the state of California
pursuant to a joint trademark distribution agreement which the Company and MBI
entered into in 1984 with ISM, Inc. (a corporation which is not affiliated with
the Company), which agreement was subsequently assigned to BOC, and thereafter
amended. A number of franchised Blimpie outlets located in Southern California
have been established pursuant to trademark licenses granted by BOC. The
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Company receives 2.5% of the gross sales by such franchisees, and shares half of
such receipts with MBI.
By agreement dated July 19, 1991 (the "1991 Agreement"), MBI granted to the
Company the exclusive right to license the Blimpie Trademarks and Blimpie
Marketing System throughout the MBI Territories, except for those portions
thereof located in, or consisting of, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington DC. The Company also acquired, pursuant to
the 1991 Agreement, the exclusive right to license the Blimpie Trademarks and
Blimpie Marketing System in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and all other U.S.
territories located outside of the continental U.S.
In accordance with the 1991 Agreement, the Company acquired all rights
which MBI possessed regarding the licensing of the Blimpie Trademarks and
Blimpie Marketing System in all non-U.S. territories, subject to completion of
appropriate trademark filings in each territory at the expense of the Company.
In consideration for the grants made to the Company by the 1991 Agreement,
the Company agreed to pay specified percentages of all revenues derived by the
Company within the MBI Territories and outside of the U.S., subject to a minimum
annual payment requirement of $100,000. The 1991 Agreement provided for an
initial term of 42 months, and further provides for automatic annual renewals
until July 2090, provided that the Company continues to pay said minimum annual
payments. If the Company fails to satisfy its payment obligations under the 1991
Agreement, the Company would lose the right to license the Blimpie Trademarks
and Blimpie Marketing System outside of the U.S. and throughout the MBI
Territories. From July 1991 through June 30, 1996, the Company paid
approximately $1,800,000 to MBI pursuant to the 1991 Agreement. Management has
no reason to believe that MBI would ever seek to cancel or terminate the 1991
Agreement. Furthermore, management believes that the Company will continue to
pay not less than $100,000 per year to MBI pursuant to the 1991 Agreement, and
that such agreement shall remain in full force and effect throughout the entire
period of permissible automatic renewals thereof. However, no assurance can be
given that the 1991 Agreement will remain in full force and effect until July
2090.
In accordance with a written agreement among the Company and Messrs. Conza
and Siegel, the Company has acquired the rights possessed by Messrs. Conza and
Siegel regarding the licensing of the Blimpie Trademarks and the Blimpie
Marketing System for all non-U.S. territories, subject to completion of
appropriate trademark filings in each territory at the expense of the Company.
In consideration for such license grant, Messrs. Conza and Siegel will be
entitled to receive royalties based upon the gross revenues derived by the
Company from its international franchise operations, as follows: (1) with
respect to revenues derived from initial franchise sales and sales of master,
e.g., territorial subfranchises, the
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Company shall deduct a sales commission of 20% of such revenues, all applicable
withholding taxes (unless such taxes may be deducted in calculating the
Company's taxable income), and the 30% portion of such revenues due to MBI, and
shall divide the balance thereof into two equal parts, one of which shall be
retained by the Company, and the other of which shall be paid to Messrs. Conza
and Siegel, in two thirds and one third proportions, respectively; (2) with
respect to all other revenues from international operations, the Company shall
deduct the 30% portion thereof due to MBI, and shall divide the balance thereof
into two equal parts, one of which shall be retained by the Company, and the
other of which shall be paid to Messrs. Conza and Siegel in the above-mentioned
proportions; and (3) after the Company has generated gross revenues of
$5,000,000 from its international operations, Messrs. Conza and Siegel will
receive a continuing royalty of 20% of all additional gross revenues which they
shall share in the above-mentioned proportions, respectively. Said agreement
provides for a term of 99 years, conditioned upon the payment of a minimum
annual fee aggregating $350,000 during the first five years of such term, and a
minimum fee of $150,000 per year (subject to an annual cost of living
adjustment) during the balance of such term. The payments made to Messrs. Conza
and Siegel under this agreement were $230,713 during the year ended June 30,
1996. If the Company fails to satisfy its payment or other obligations under
such agreement, the Company could lose the right to license the Blimpie
Trademarks and Blimpie Marketing System outside of the U.S.
On October 1, 1995, the Company entered into an agreement to settle a
trademark infringement proceeding which it commenced in Canada against an
unaffiliated party (the "claimant") who had filed trademark registration
documents seeking trademark protection for the word "Blimpie" prior to the time
that the Company made such filings in Canada. Pursuant to the settlement
agreement, the Company acquired all rights held by the claimant in such Canadian
trademark registration in consideration for the payment of $40,000 and an
agreement to issue 125,000 unregistered shares of the Company's Common Stock at
the rate of 25,000 shares per year. The issuance of each installment after the
initial 25,000 shares (which were issued upon the closing of such settlement) is
subject to the claimant's compliance with various conditions specified in the
settlement agreement.
To the knowledge of the Company, there are no infringing uses of the
Blimpie Trademarks in any territory where any of the Company's franchisees has
established or attempted to establish operations which would in any way
materially affect the use of such trademarks by the Company or a franchisee.
Research and Development
The Company conducts ongoing development of new menu items and test markets
such products, as well as new Company-developed food marketing aids, in selected
Blimpie outlets. Although such research and development activities are
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important to the Company's business, its expenditures for these activities
heretofore have not been material.
Business Expansion
Equipment Leasing. The Company plans to provide financing to new and
existing franchisees through direct equipment leasing and by entering into
participation arrangements with unaffiliated third party finance/leasing
entities. The Company executed participation agreements with two such third
party finance/leasing entities during the fiscal year but the first financing
arrangements with franchisees were not consummated until after the close of the
fiscal year. The Company believes that such programs will result in an increase
in financing profits and an increase in franchise sales due to the greater
availability of equipment to new and existing franchisees.
Domestic Expansion. The Company plans to grow through continued development
of traditional and new-concept Blimpie outlets throughout the U.S. The Company
also plans to continue to hire and train additional staff to develop new types
of Blimpie distribution points throughout the U.S.
International Expansion. The Company continues to grow internationally
through the sale of master license agreements. The agreements are analogous to
Subfranchise agreements, except that the master licensee or a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company enters into franchise agreements directly with the
franchisees in each international market. The master licensee, in effect, is the
Company's representative in that specific country and is obligated to provide
all of the support services and selling activities required to develop the
franchised market. Initially, however, the Company will provide administrative
support to assist the master licensees. The Company has entered into master
license agreements for the following countries: Spain, United Kingdom, Dominican
Republic, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Australia. In addition, the master licensee
for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan has purchased a two year option to buy the master
license rights for Syria. The Company has also entered into a strategic
partnership agreement with AB Svenska Pressbyran for certain development
opportunities in Sweden. After the close of the fiscal year, the Company entered
into master license agreements for the countries of Argentina, Uruguay, Saudi
Arabia, United Arab Emirate, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait.
In the United Kingdom, pursuant to an amendment of the master license
agreement, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Blimpie International
of Great Britain, Ltd., which will issue franchise agreements for use in the
United Kingdom.
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The Company's international growth has extended to Canada, with the sale of
Subfranchise agreements for areas in the Provinces of Alberta and British
Columbia.
The Company anticipates that it will execute master license agreements for
various other countries in the near future. The Company also plans to develop
joint venture agreements with various entities such as petroleum marketeers or
convenience store chains for the installation of Blimpie outlets in such
entities' locations. The Company is in the midst of negotiations for several
such arrangements in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. There can be no
assurance, however, that the Company will consummate any such transactions.
On September 22, 1995 the first Blimpie outlet opened outside of the United
States, in Stockholm Sweden. In March, 1996 the first Blimpie outlet opened in
Spain. The Company anticipates the opening of additional Blimpie outlets in
Spain, Sweden, Canada and the United Kingdom. The Company plans to continue its
international growth through the award of master licenses, and through the
subsequent award of traditional and new-concept franchises in each country.
Development of Blimpie Branded Products. The Company plans to develop
Blimpie branded products for sale at distribution points such as supermarkets
and convenience stores. As part of this plan, it will also develop packaging for
such products and conduct testing to determine market potential and effective
marketing methods. The Company presently plans to market test the first such
products during the coming fiscal year.
Competition
The Company and its franchisees compete in the quick-service outlet
industry, which is highly competitive with respect to price, service, outlet
location and food quality, and is often affected by changes in consumer tastes,
local and national economic conditions affecting consumer spending habits,
population trends and traffic patterns. The Company and its franchisees compete
with an increasing number of national chains of quick-service outlets, a number
of which have dominant market positions, and possess substantially greater
financial resources and longer operating histories than the Company.
The Company's most significant competitor is the Subway(R) chain of
sandwich outlets, whose outlets offer food products substantially similar to
those offered by Blimpie outlets, at comparable prices. The Company and its
franchisees also compete with regional and local franchised and independently
owned outlet operations, many of which are larger in terms of financial
resources and sales volume, than the Company's chain of franchised outlets and
its franchisees, respectively.
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Blimpie outlets compete principally on the basis of price, nature of
product, food quality and quality of service. In selling franchises, the Company
competes with a number of franchisors of outlets and other business concepts. In
general, there is also active competition for management personnel, as well as
for attractive commercial real estate sites suitable for outlets.
The Company is also required to respond to various consumer preferences,
tastes and eating habits; demographic trends and traffic patterns; increases in
food and labor costs; and national, regional and local economic conditions. In
the past, several quick-service restaurant companies have experienced flat
growth rates and declines in average sales per outlet, in response to which
certain of such companies have adopted "value pricing" strategies. Such
strategies could have the effect of drawing customers away from companies that
do not engage in discount pricing and could also negatively impact the operating
margins of competitors that do attempt to match competitors' price reductions.
Continuing or sustained price discounting in the fast food industry could have
an adverse effect on the Company.
The Company believes that it can differentiate itself from its competitors
in that Blimpie outlets offer freshly sliced-to-order sandwich products, freshly
made salads, freshly baked bread and bakery products which are distinguished by
use of high quality ingredients, as compared to pre-made or pre-sliced sandwich
products made with lesser quality ingredients.
Employees
As of June 30, 1996, the Company employed 92 full-time employees (including
eleven officers). Twenty-three employees (including five officers) attend to the
Company's operations/franchisee support, executive management and legal staffing
needs at the Company's New York City office; 13 employees (including one
officer) provide construction and design and operations/franchisee support
services at the Company's Houston, Texas office; and 56 employees (including
five officers) are engaged in accounting, operations/franchisee and training
support, marketing and franchise development activities at the Company's
Atlanta, Georgia office. None of the employees is covered by collective
bargaining agreements. All of the Company's full-time employees, including
executive officers, are covered by a health plan and the 401(k) profit sharing
plan.
The Company considers its employee relations to be good. The Company
believes that it provides working conditions and pays salaries and bonuses that
compare favorably with those of its competitors.
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The Company has adopted a stock incentive plan for its employees and
officers. See "Executive Compensation - Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan."
Item 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company has its principal offices at 740 Broadway, New York, New York,
where it leases, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, 740 Broadway Top Floor
Corp., approximately 6,000 square feet of office space from an unaffiliated
landlord. The Company is guarantor with respect to the obligations of said
subsidiary under such lease. Such subsidiary pays a monthly rent of $9,800 which
is subject to escalations, plus certain utilities and other fees. The term of
such lease expires in February, 2003. The Company also leases 16,554 square feet
of office space in Atlanta, Georgia from an unaffiliated landlord, through its
wholly owned subsidiary Blimpie Capital Corporation. The monthly payments under
such lease currently approximate $17,630 and escalate to $20,389 per month
during the last year of the lease term in 2001.
The Company also subleases 3,585 square feet of office space in Houston,
Texas, on a month-to-month basis pursuant to an oral agreement with Vet Con
Management Company, Inc. ("Vet Con"), a company wholly owned by Joseph Conza.
Vet Con holds the lease relating to such office space with a landlord
unaffiliated with the Company. The Company makes monthly payments under such
sublease directly to the landlord. The monthly payments under such sublease made
by the Company are currently $3,200 and, if the Company continues to occupy the
premises pursuant to its oral sublease, may escalate to include annual common
area maintenance payments during the final three years of the lease term, which
may require moderate increased payments to the landlord for expenses incurred by
the landlord in maintaining common areas.
The Company is also the owner of a building and is the lessee of a ground
lease relating to property in Marietta, Georgia. Such building was purchased by
the Company in 1984 for $80,855 and is currently subleased to a Blimpie
franchisee for use as a Blimpie outlet. There is no mortgage on such building.
Each franchisee is required to lease his outlet premises from a designated
wholly owned leasing subsidiary of the Company. Each leasing subsidiary leases
such premises from a landlord unaffiliated with the Company. See "Business -
Blimpie Outlet Properties."
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
An action has been commenced against the Company in the United States
District Court for the Middle District of Florida entitled Mike Arodak v.
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Blimpie International, Inc. (Civil Action No. 95-143-Civ-T-24). The plaintiff is
the holder of a license to own and operate a traditional Blimpie outlet within a
15 square mile protected area wherein no other Blimpie outlet may be located. In
1994, the Company authorized the installation of a new-concept Blimpie outlet in
a convenience store located outside of said protected area. The plaintiff has
claimed that such new-concept outlet violates his protected area rights
notwithstanding the fact that it is located more than one mile beyond the limits
of such area at a point which is inside of the protected area of another Blimpie
franchisee who has given his permission to the establishment of the new-concept
outlet at such location.
The complaint seeks damages in excess of $13 million and alleges breach of
agreement, negligent or reckless withholding of or omission to provide material
information, breach of an implied covenant and duty of good faith and fair
dealing, violations of Florida's franchise and business opportunities laws,
promissory and equitable estoppel and violations of the Federal RICO, mail fraud
and wire fraud statutes.
The Company's motion to stay the action pending arbitration in accordance
with the terms of the franchise agreement between the parties has been granted.
In September 1995, the claimant filed an arbitration demand with the American
Arbitration Association in New York, New York. An arbitration hearing is
scheduled for December 1996. The Company intends to deny any liability and
vigorously defend itself.
An action has also been commenced against the Company in the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entitled J.B. Ashley, Ltd,
et al. v. Blimpie International, Inc. (Case No. 94C-5380). Plaintiff, the holder
of a traditional outlet franchise, seeks unspecified damages in excess of
$50,000 and alleges that the Company provided inaccurate, false and misleading
information to plaintiffs, and/or omitted to provide material information in
connection with the negotiation and execution of a Blimpie outlet franchise
agreement. The Court, upon motion by the Company, has dismissed the action, but
has retained jurisdiction to enforce any arbitration award that may be entered.
The several plaintiffs sought to commence one consolidated arbitration
proceeding, but that was dismissed upon motion by the Company. As of the date of
this Report, none of the individual claimants has commenced a proceeding against
the Company. If any claimant does so, the Company intends to deny any liability
and vigorously defend itself.
An arbitration hearing has also been commenced against the Company entitled
Blimpie Food Services, Inc. v. Blimpie International, Inc. F/K/A Astor
Restaurant Group (case no. 511140041495). The claimant filed the demand for
arbitration with the Chicago, Illinois regional office of the American
Arbitration Association on November 30, 1995 and indicated that it was seeking
unspecified
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relief. The claimant formerly was a subfranchisor whose subfranchise was
terminated by the Company. On or about February 27, 1996, the Company sought
leave to file a counterclaim against claimant and its principal shareholder
alleging that claimant breached its subfranchise agreement and seeking a
declaration that it properly terminated claimant's subfranchise agreement, and
indemnification for any damages and attorneys' fees arising out of claimant's
conduct in connection with the sale of Blimpie franchises to third parties. On
April 9, 1996, claimant filed a motion for leave to amend the original
arbitration demand to seek compensatory damages in excess of $100,000, treble
and punitive damages, and attorneys' fees and costs, as well as cancellation of
a promissory note executed by claimant in connection with the purchase of the
subfranchise. The Company has filed an objection to claimant's motion to amend
the arbitration demand and claimant has filed an objection to the Company's
motion to file its counterclaim. The Company has also filed a motion to stay the
arbitration based upon the arbitrator's improper findings as to certain
preliminary matters. If claimant is permitted to proceed with some or all of the
claims or counterclaims, the Company intends to deny any liability and
vigorously defend itself and prosecute its counterclaims.
An arbitration proceeding has also been commenced against the Company
entitled Linda and Louis Seufert v. Blimpie International, Inc. (case no.
57-114-0072-95). The claimants are the holders of a Blimpie franchise seeking
unspecified damages in excess of $50,000 and injunctive relief based upon
allegations that the Company authorized a new-concept Blimpie outlet in a
location in a Texaco station approximately 1.5 miles from claimant's location.
The Company has denied any liability asserting that the new-concept Blimpie
outlet is located in an entirely separate and independent marketing area and
that the franchisee was not injured as its sales have not decreased or otherwise
been affected by the new-concept Blimpie outlet. The arbitration hearing was
held in August 1996, and the Company currently is awaiting a decision.
It is the opinion of management that the liability, if any, arising from
all pending claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse impact upon the
Company's consolidated earnings or financial position.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders of the Company
during the fourth quarter of its fiscal year ended June 30, 1996.
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Item 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The quarter by quarter ranges of the high, low and closing prices of the
Company's Common Stock on the Nasdaq National Stock Market during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1996 were, as follows:
Quarter-End High Low Close
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9/95 12.125 6.125 10.875
12/95 13.125 9.125 11.125
3/96 12.750 10.625 11.250
6/96 16.000 10.750 14.625
As of September 16, 1996, there were 460 holders of record of the Company's
Common Stock.
The Company paid its first cash dividends on its Common Stock in the amount
of $.025 per share during its fiscal year ended June 30, 1993 ($.017 per share
as adjusted for a 3:2 stock split effected during the fiscal year ended June 30,
1994 (the "1994 Stock Split"). During the fiscal years ended June 30, 1994, 1995
and 1996, the Company paid cash dividends aggregating $.03 ($.02 as adjusted for
the 1994 Stock Split), $.05 and $.06 per share, respectively. The Company
presently intends to pay dividends in or about October of each year, subject to
such factors as earnings levels, anticipated capital requirements, the operating
and financial condition of the Company and other factors deemed relevant by the
Board of Directors.
Item 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1996 Compared
with Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1995.
The Company's net income increased 73% to $4,040,275 for the Fiscal Year
ended June 30, 1996 from $2,339,916 for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1995. The
Company's primary earnings per share increased 59% to $.43 per share for the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996 from $.27 per share for the prior year. During
these same periods, the Company's fully diluted earnings per share increased 52%
to $.41 per share from $.27 per share. Such increases are attributable to the
increases discussed
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below in continuing fees, store equipment sales, interest income and master
license fees.
The Company's continuing fees derived from domestic franchises increased
43% to $12,441,768 for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996 from $8,733,568 for
the prior year. During those respective periods, revenues from the granting of
domestic franchises and subfranchises increased 21% to $6,573,405 from
$5,409,176 and the subfranchisors' share of such franchise and continuing fees
increased 48% to $7,983,954 from $5,394,692. These increases are directly
attributable to the greater number of franchised outlets that were opened, and
the increase in matured subfranchise territories, resulting in the recognition
of deferred subfranchise fees. While the recognition of deferred subfranchise
fees caused an increase in subfranchise fee revenue, the number of new
subfranchises granted and the revenue received from those grants, decreased.
This decrease is a direct result of the fact that the Company has almost reached
its goal of saturating the major markets of the Untied States with
subfranchises, inasmuch as 90% of the major U.S. markets have been awarded.
During the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996, the Company granted 9 domestic
subfranchises covering the territories of Northeast Tennessee, Central
California, Southern Florida, Northern Wyoming, Northern Florida, Milwaukee,
Southwest Florida, Northern Alabama and Central Florida and received in
connection therewith initial subfranchise fees aggregating $528,580. Such
subfranchises provide for five or seven annual renewal term options, and if all
of such options were to be exercised, the Company would receive additional
subfranchise fee revenues aggregating $338,709. By comparison, during the Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 1995, the Company granted 20 domestic subfranchises and
received initial subfranchise fees aggregating $829,935 in cash and $259,014 in
principal amount of long term notes. In addition, during fiscal 1996, the
Company received $185,681 in principal payments on long term notes due from
existing subfranchisors as compared to $407,595 received in fiscal 1995. In
connection with a goal set by the Company at the beginning of fiscal 1996 to
expand the introduction of individual Blimpie franchised outlets beyond the
major population centers located in existing subfranchise territories, many of
the Company's subfranchisors have expanded their territories. The Company
believes that such expansion will generate additional subfranchise fees and
individual Blimpie outlet growth, which would in turn generate increases in
franchise fees and continuing fees, as subfranchisors continue to renew their
subfranchise agreements with the Company. However, no assurances can be given
that such subfranchisor expansion activity will continue, or if it does, that it
will result in material increments in revenue. During the Fiscal Year ended June
30, 1996, 9 domestic subfranchisors expanded and the Company received $148,314
in initial subfranchise fees in connection therewith. If all renewal term
options on such expansions were to be exercised, the Company would receive
additional subfranchise fee revenues aggregating $145,673. By comparison during
fiscal 1995, 11 domestic subfranchisors expanded and the Company received
$202,221 in initial subfranchise fees and $5,000 in principal amount of long
term notes.
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Having substantially achieved its goal of saturating the domestic market
with subfranchises, as discussed above, the Company placed greater emphasis on
its prospects in the international market during fiscal 1995, and consummated
the first agreement for the establishment of Blimpie outlets in Sweden in June
1995. Currently there are 4 Blimpie outlets and 23 Grab `n Go locations
operating in Sweden. During the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996, the Company
granted rights for the development of Spain which led to the opening of the
first Blimpie outlet in Spain on March 25, 1996. During the Fiscal Year ended
June 30, 1996, the Company also granted development rights for the United
Kingdom, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Dominican Republic, Australia and the Canadian
provinces of Alberta, and British Columbia. These grants generated $534,232 in
initial fees. One of the international grants provides for 7 annual renewal term
options, and if all of such options were to be exercised, the Company would
receive additional fees aggregating $157,637. The other international grants
provide for annual renewal term options with various lump sums due on various
dates. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, there were $497,150 of lump
sum payments due, all of which have been received. There are $262,500 and
$87,000 due in lump sum payments during fiscal 1997 and 1998 respectively. The
Company will continue to aggressively pursue the international market to mirror
the success it has achieved in the United States. The Company's continuing fees
derived from its outlets in Sweden and Spain increased to $22,734 for the Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 1996 from $0 for the prior year, and the international
developers' share of these continuing fees increased to $10,216 from $0 for the
same periods.
Store equipment sales to domestic franchises increased 19% to $13,424,298
for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996 from $11,286,096 for the prior year.
During such respective periods, the cost of acquisition of store equipment for
domestic franchises increased 21% to $12,200,024 from $10,084,525. In addition,
during these same periods, store equipment sales to international franchises
increased to $78,824 from $0, and the cost of acquisition of said equipment
increased to $70,841 from $0. These increases were attributable to the 10%
increase in orders processed by the Company's equipment sales department (due to
the greater number of Blimpie franchised outlets under construction) to 1,150
orders processed during the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996 from 1,046 orders
processed during the prior year.
Increases in the compensation received for providing operational, marketing
and staff support to various subfranchisors resulted in the Company's management
fees and other income increasing 50% to $1,418,971 for the Fiscal Year ended
June 30, 1996 from $945,174 during the prior year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 22% to $9,203,507 for the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996 from $7,545,041 for the prior year. These
increases are attributed to the continued expansion of the Company's workforce,
which increased to 92 employees from 67, and increases in office and travel
expenses
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incurred in order to provide support services to the increasing number of
subfranchisors, franchisees, and master licensors.
As a result of the availability of greater amounts of funds for investment
and the interest collected on notes receivable, the Company's interest income
increased 76% to $1,015,112 during the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996 from
$578,010 during the prior year.
The effective income tax rate (income taxes expressed as a percentage of
pre-tax income) was 38.2% and 40.4% for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996 and
1995, respectively.
As a result of the increase in revenues, the Company's cash and cash
equivalents increased 10% to $4,328,468 at June 30, 1996 from $3,922,173 at the
prior year end.
The Company's investments under current assets increased 147% to $5,430,950
at June 30, 1996 from $2,197,793 at the prior year end. During these same
periods, investments under other assets increased 44% to $6,016,014 from
$4,193,499. The overall increase in investments was a direct result of the cash
available from the common stock offering hereinbelow discussed, and the
Company's profitability.
Current accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts,
increased 110% to $1,455,986 at June 30, 1996 from $692,846 at the prior year
end. During these same periods, the current portion of notes receivable
decreased 8% to $535,163 from $583,205, the non-current portion of notes
receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts, decreased 25% to $1,495,684
from $1,983,594, and deferred revenue decreased 36% to $1,678,918 from
$2,638,019. Said increase and decreases were the direct result of a policy the
Company implemented during fiscal 1995, of issuing annual renewable subfranchise
agreements. Prior to implementation of such policy, the Company issued a 50 to
60 year subfranchise in exchange for a one time fee or note receivable, and the
revenue was recognized when all material services and conditions related to the
sale were satisfied by the Company. However, if the fees were collectible over
an extended period of time and no reasonable basis existed for estimating
collectibility, the fees were deferred and not recognized until they were
collected or the uncertainty regarding collectibility was resolved. The new
agreements require the subfranchisor to purchase the territory for a one year
period, followed by four to six renewal terms, all but the last of which are
annual in duration. If all terms and conditions of the agreement have been met
during the initial one year term and each of the subsequent one year renewal
terms, a 50 to 60 year right is granted during the final renewal term upon
payment of the fee set forth in the agreement. The first year annual fee is
recognized when all material services and conditions related to the sale are
satisfied by the Company. Subsequent years are recognized annually upon renewal.
The Company still maintains numerous
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subfranchise agreements under the prior policy and continues to recognize
revenue under these agreements consistent with prior years. However, this number
will continue to decline in the future as some old subfranchise agreements are
replaced with the new agreement, upon the subfranchisor's request, and the new
agreements have been used on all subfranchise sales since November 1994.
The increase in deferred income taxes in current assets to $189,000, the
increase in deferred income taxes in other liabilities to $343,000, and the
decrease in both deferred income taxes in other assets and deferred income taxes
payable in current liabilities to $0 were the direct result of a change in
accounting method authorized by the Internal Revenue Service during fiscal 1995,
related to the recognition, for tax purposes, of subfranchisor and franchise
revenue and related expenses. The total revenue less related expenses of
$3,516,000 is being recognized, for tax purposes, over a six year period in
equal annual installments of $586,000, beginning with Fiscal Year 1995. During
the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996, $925,000 in deferred subfranchise revenue
and $205,000 in principal payments on long term notes due from existing
subfranchisors was recognized for financial accounting purposes, while $586,000
was recognized for tax purposes. At June 30, 1996, the remaining balance of the
revenue to be recognized for tax purposes was $2,344,000.
The Company's property, plant and equipment increased 40% to $972,251 at
June 30, 1996 from $692,579 at the prior year end. This increase resulted from
the modernization and computerization of the Company's offices.
Trademarks increased to $445,556 at June 30, 1996 from $0 at the prior year
end. This increase was the result of the issuance, at fair market value, of a
block of the Company's unregistered common stock in connection with the purchase
of rights claimed by a third party to certain Blimpie trademarks in Canada, and
the increase in costs associated with acquiring foreign trademarks.
The increase in the number of cash on delivery transactions, as opposed to
extended payment terms, and the Company's utilization of cash received to pay
equipment vendors on a current basis resulted in the decrease in accounts
payable of 26% to $2,697,900 at June 30, 1996 from $3,667,481 at the prior year
end.
Other current liabilities increased 16% to $851,687 at June 30, 1996 from
$734,962 at the prior year end resulting from the Company's accrual of funds for
the Company's franchisee convention and for the fiscal year end 1996 bonuses to
employees.
During the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996, 468 domestic Blimpie franchise
outlets opened (171 traditional outlets and 297 new-concept outlets) in the
following states: Alabama (6); Alaska (2); Arizona (10); Arkansas (5);
California (16); Colorado (8); Connecticut (3); Florida (41); Georgia (17);
Hawaii (3); Idaho (7); Illinois
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(12); Indiana (19); Iowa (15); Kansas (7); Kentucky (13); Louisiana (8);
Massachusetts (2); Michigan (15); Minnesota (6); Mississippi (3); Missouri (20);
Montana (2); Nebraska (12); Nevada (15); New Jersey (6); New Mexico (2); New
York (12); North Carolina (21); North Dakota (1); Ohio (17); Oklahoma (2);
Oregon (3); Pennsylvania (9); Rhode Island (4); South Carolina (16); South
Dakota (2); Tennessee (22); Texas (55); Utah (3); Washington (13); West Virginia
(10); and Wisconsin (3). During the same fiscal year, 5 international Blimpie
franchise outlets opened (2 traditional outlets and 3 new-concept outlets) in
the following areas: Spain (1); and Sweden (4). By comparison, during the Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 1995, 390 domestic and 0 international Blimpie franchise
outlets opened (156 traditional outlets and 234 new-concept outlets). During the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996, 62 domestic Blimpie franchise outlets closed
(48 traditional outlets and 14 new-concept outlets) in the following states:
Arizona (2); California (3); Colorado (1); Connecticut (2); Florida (3); Georgia
(3); Hawaii (1); Idaho (1); Illinois (4); Indiana (4); Iowa (2); Kansas (2);
Louisiana (1); Massachusetts (1); Michigan (3); Missouri (1); Nevada (2); New
York (7); Ohio (2); Oregon (1); Pennsylvania (1); South Carolina (4); South
Dakota (1); and Texas (10). By comparison, during the Fiscal Year ended June 30,
1995, 82 domestic Blimpie franchise outlets closed (55 traditional outlets and
27 new-concept outlets). During the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996, ten closed
Blimpie franchise outlets reopened in: Connecticut (1); Idaho (1); Indiana (1);
Michigan (1); New York (1); Ohio (1); Pennsylvania (1); South Dakota (1); Texas
(1); and Washington (1). By comparison, during the Fiscal Year ended June 30,
1995, 4 closed Blimpie outlets reopened.
During the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996, the Company received $3,881,419
from the granting of 769 domestic individual outlet franchises (291 traditional
franchisees and 478 new-concept franchisees) in the following states: Alabama
(11); Alaska (7); Arizona (15); Arkansas (3); California (67); Colorado (4);
Connecticut (3); Florida (60); Georgia (39); Hawaii (2); Idaho (3); Illinois
(13); Indiana (26); Iowa (15); Kansas (12); Kentucky (23); Louisiana (13);
Massachusetts (4); Michigan (27); Minnesota (13); Mississippi (4); Missouri
(24); Montana (2); Nebraska (14); Nevada (9); New Jersey (7); New Mexico (18);
New York (24); North Carolina (41); North Dakota (2); Ohio (25); Oklahoma (6);
Oregon (6); Pennsylvania (20); Rhode Island (7); South Carolina (23); South
Dakota (2); Tennessee (26); Texas (87); Utah (7); Washington (13); West Virginia
(20); Wisconsin (16); and Wyoming (6). During the same fiscal year, the Company
did not derive any revenue from the granting of 5 international individual
outlet franchises (2 traditional franchisees and 3 new-concept franchisees) in
the following territories: Spain (1); and Sweden (4). By comparison, during
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1995, the Company received $4,775,377 from the
granting of 792 domestic individual outlet franchises (262 traditional
franchisees and 530 new-concept franchisees), and neither granted nor derived
any revenue from any international individual outlet franchises. The decrease in
the funds received from the granting of domestic franchises, was the result of a
decrease in the actual number of franchises granted, and the reduction of
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the franchise fee to $1,000, for a limited time only to current Blimpie
franchisees only, to encourage multiple outlet ownership. Of the 769 domestic
individual outlet franchises granted during fiscal year 1996, 67 were at this
reduced price.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During fiscal years 1996 and 1995, the Company did not incur any material
capital commitments. The Company recently completed a public offering of 862,500
shares of its Common Stock, and derived net proceeds of approximately $4.5
million with respect thereto. The Company's current ratio (aggregate current
assets compared to aggregate current liabilities) at June 30, 1996 was in excess
of 3:1, and the aggregate amount of cash and cash equivalents available to the
Company at that date was, and it continues to be, sufficient, in the opinion of
the Company's management, to fund all of the Company's operations for the next
12 months through its internally generated funds. The current ratio at June 30,
1995 was in excess of 1.5:1.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See the Company's financial statements included at the end of this report
commencing on page F-1.
Item 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
Item 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL
PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The following table sets forth certain information concerning all directors
and executive officers of the Company. Directors are elected at each annual
meeting of shareholders to serve until the next annual meeting and until their
respective successors have been elected and qualified. Executive officers are
elected by the Board of Directors to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
Name Age Position
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Anthony P. Conza 56 Chairman of the Board,
President and CEO
David L. Siegel 52 Vice Chairman of the Board, Chief
Operating Officer and General Counsel
Patrick J. Pompeo 57 Director and Executive Vice President
Charles G. Leaness 46 Director, Executive Vice President -
Senior Corporate Counsel and Secretary
Harry Chernoff 50 Director
Alvin Katz 66 Director
Dennis G. Fuller 49 Senior Vice President-Global Development
Joseph A. Conza 42 Senior Vice President - Equipment and Design
Services
Robert S. Sitkoff 43 Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
Bruce A. Kolbinsky 35 Vice President - Operations
Joseph Morgan 34 Vice President - Strategic Planning
Arthur Mancino 47 Vice President - New Business
Rebecca Killarney 39 Vice President - Marketing
Mr. Anthony P. Conza, together with two individuals who are not affiliated
with the Company, originally created the Blimpie concept in 1964. He is one of
the original founders of the Blimpie outlet chain, and is a co-founder of the
Company. He has been Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company since the Company commenced business operations
in 1977. Mr. Conza during the past five years also served as Vice President of
the Border Cafe, Inc. and the Border 100, Inc. (each was a wholly owned direct
subsidiary of the Company). In 1992, "the Entrepreneur of the Year" for New
York, an award sponsored by Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch and Inc. Magazine, was
presented to Mr. Conza. In the same year, he was also named Chain Operator of
the Year by the New York State Restaurant Association. He is Chairman of the
Board of the Jose Limon Dance Company and is a member of the Board of Governors
of The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Mr. Conza is the brother of Joseph A.
Conza, the
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brother-in-law of Patrick Pompeo and the father-in-law of Joseph Morgan. See
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
Mr. Siegel, one of the co-founders of the Company, served as the Company's
Executive Vice President and General Counsel and as a member of its Board of
Directors since its formation in 1977. In September 1995, he was appointed as
the Company's Vice Chairman of the Board, Chief Operating Officer and General
Counsel. He also served as the Company's Treasurer from 1977 until January,
1991. He is also a practicing attorney in the City of New York. Mr. Siegel
received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965 from Marietta College, a Juris Doctor
Degree in 1968 from New York University School of Law and a Master of Laws
Degree in 1970 from New York University School of Law. During the past five
years, Mr. Siegel has also served as Vice President of The Border Cafe, Inc. and
Border 100, Inc., and as an officer of each of the Company's leasing
subsidiaries. Mr. Siegel along with Mr. Anthony P. Conza and MBI are the owners
of the Blimpie Trademarks and Blimpie Marketing System, nationally and
internationally.
Mr. Pompeo has served as a director and Senior Vice President in charge of
operations since the time of commencement of the Company's business operations
in 1977. In September 1995, he was became an Executive Vice President. Mr.
Pompeo was employed for 16 years as a floor supervisor by E.F. Hutton & Co., the
former New York Stock Exchange member firm. Mr. Pompeo is also a principal
shareholder, officer and director of Georgia Enterprises, Inc., the Company's
Subfranchisor for the State of Georgia. Mr. Pompeo is the brother-in-law of
Anthony Conza. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
Mr. Leaness has been a member of the Company's Board of Directors since the
Company commenced business operations, and served as the Company's Senior Vice
President-Corporate Counsel for more than the past five years. In September,
1995, he was became an Executive Vice President. He has served as President of
The Border Cafe, Inc. and President of Border 100, Inc., restaurants owned by
the Company and subsequently sold. Mr. Leaness is also a principal shareholder,
officer and director of Llewellyn Distributors, Inc., the Company's
Subfranchisor for a part of New Jersey. Mr. Leaness received a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Tulane University in 1972 and a Juris Doctor degree from New York
Law School in 1982. Mr. Leaness is a practicing attorney in New York State. He
currently serves as Director of the New York State Restaurant Association and is
President of the New York City Chapter. Mr. Leaness also serves on the Board of
Directors of both the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the
Franchise Emergency Action Team (FEAT). See "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions."
Dr. Chernoff was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company on
November 23, 1993. For more than the past five years, Dr. Chernoff has been a
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principal of HMS Properties, Inc., a real estate investment, development and
management firm. Dr. Chernoff has an active financial and operational consulting
practice with major financial institutions, and food and hospitality firms as
his clients. Dr. Chernoff received a Ph.D. in Operations Management from the New
York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business in 1985, and has been a
member of the faculty of New York University for 20 years. He also received a
B.S. degree from New York University in 1968 and an M.S. degree from that
institution in 1975.
Mr. Katz was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company on November
23, 1993. Mr. Katz has been a member since September 1993 of the Board of
Directors of Nastech Pharmaceutical Company, Inc., a company engaged in the
development of pharmaceuticals. Since 1981, he has served as an adjunct
professor of business management at Florida Atlantic University. In 1991, Mr.
Katz was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Odessa Engineering Corp., a
company engaged in the manufacturing of pollution monitoring equipment. He held
this position until that company was sold in September 1992. Mr. Katz also
serves on the Board of Directors of Amtech Systems Inc. which is engaged in the
manufacture of capital equipment in the chip manufacturing business; BCT
International, Inc., a franchisor of thermo graphic printing plants; and
Foremost Industries, which is engaged in the distribution and repair of
commercial refrigeration. Mr. Katz holds a B.S. in Business Administration
degree from New York University and has done graduate work at C.U.N.Y. - Baruch
School.
Mr. Fuller was appointed Vice President-Franchise Development for the
Company in October 1991. Prior thereto he served (from January 1990) as the
Company's Director of Franchise Development. Mr. Fuller was employed by Norrell
Services, Inc. in 1983 as Director of Franchise Development to direct a national
franchising effort. He left Norrell Services in 1988 to join Talent Force, Inc.
where he was employed until December 1989 as Director of Franchise Development.
In September 1995, Mr. Fuller was appointed Vice President in charge of the
Company's Global Development.
Mr. Joseph A. Conza held the position of Vice President-Construction and
Design from February 1, 1991 through August 1995. In September 1995, he was
appointed Senior Vice President - Equipment and Design Services. From 1986
through his appointment as one of the Company's Vice Presidents, Mr. Conza was
employed as President of Lone Star Blimpie, Inc. He has also served as President
of International Southwest Blimpie, Inc. since 1990. Mr. Conza is also a
principal shareholder, officer and director of International Southwest Blimpie,
Inc., the Company's Subfranchisor for the Harris County (Houston), Texas market.
Mr. Conza is the brother of Anthony P. Conza. See "Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions."
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Mr. Sitkoff served as a Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer of the Company from January 1991 through August 1995. In September 1995,
he was appointed Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.
Between 1980 and 1985, he was self-employed as a distributor for Pepperidge
Farms' Biscuit Division. Between 1986 and 1988, he was a principal shareholder
and President of Blimpie of Central Florida, Inc., the Company's Subfranchisor
for the Orlando, Florida market. From 1989 through 1990 he was employed as
Controller of the Company. Mr. Sitkoff received a B.S. degree in Industrial
Management from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1974.
Mr. Kolbinsky has been Vice President-Operations since July 1994. Since
joining the Company in October, 1990, Mr. Kolbinsky has held the positions of
National Training Director and National Director of Operations. After graduating
from The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in 1983 with a Bachelor of
Arts in Business Administration, Mr. Kolbinsky became a supervisor for Domino's
Pizza. Over the next six years he rose through the corporate ranks to the
position of South Eastern Operations Director in 1988, a position he held until
1989. During 1989 and 1990, Mr. Kolbinsky operated several Subway(R) submarine
sandwich franchise outlets.
Mr. Morgan joined the Company in 1992 in the capacity as a corporate
counsel. From 1994 through August 1995, he served as the Company's director of
strategic planning. In September 1995, he was appointed as Vice President for
Strategic Planning. During the three year period prior to joining the Company,
Mr. Morgan attended the University of Miami School of Law, and received a J.D.
degree from said institution in June 1992.
Mr. Mancino was elected Vice President of New Business in August 1995 after
serving as Blimpie's Director of New Concepts since August 1993. In this
capacity he oversees development of new business opportunities in the various
new-concept areas such as petroleum, education, healthcare, and the like. Mr.
Mancino joined Blimpie as a salesperson in April 1992. From April 1990 to March
1992, Mr. Mancino was the Director of Franchising for EBC Franchise Group, Inc.
and from July 1988 to May 1990, Mr. Mancino was Vice President of Integrated
Concepts Corporation, a Burger King Franchisee.
Ms. Killarney was appointed Vice President of Marketing in December of
1995. Upon joining the Company in June of 1991 she served as Director of
Marketing. Prior to joining Blimpie Ms. Killarney worked for Hardee's Food
Systems, Inc. in a Field Marketing capacity. Ms. Killarney works with the Boys &
Girls Clubs of America on their National Marketing Committee.
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Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Blimpie's executive officers and directors are required under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to file reports of beneficial ownership of the
Company's equity securities with the Securities Exchange Commission. Copies of
these reports must also be furnished to the Company. The Company believes that
during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, all executive officers and directors
complied with the applicable filing requirements.
Item 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth compensation awarded to, earned by or paid
to the Chief Executive Officer and all other officers of the Company earning a
salary and bonus of more than $100,000. Information with respect to salary,
bonus, other annual compensation, restricted stock and options is included for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994. The Company has not paid
any compensation that would qualify as "All Other Compensation," nor has the
Company made payments to any Executive Officer earning an annual salary or bonus
in excess of $100,000, which may be categorized as "LTIP Payouts."
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Summary Compensation Table
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<CAPTION>
Other Securities
Name and Annual Restricted Underlying
Principal Compen- Stock Options/
Position Year Salary($) Bonus($) sation ($) Awards ($) SARs (#)
- ---------- ---- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Anthony P. 1996 $206,718 $46,500 $ 3,267(2)
Conza, CEO 1995 172,941 27,520 -- -- --
1994 116,586 41,280 -- -- --
David L. 1996 $148,839 $23,250 $ 3,267(2)
Siegel, 1995 145,378 13,760 -- -- --
Exec. VP & COO 1994 98,204 20,640 -- -- --
Dennis G. 1996 $ 42,134 $ 7,800 $159,326(1) $11,160 $1,500(3)
Fuller, Sr. VP 1995 40,000 4,600 116,925(1) 9,750 1,500(3)
1994 40,000 6,880 80,692(1) 4,875 1,500(3)
Charles G. 1996 $105,324 $15,500 $ 12,250(2) -- --
Leaness 1995 89,204 9,200 -- -- --
Exec. VP 1994 83,106 13,760 -- -- --
Patrick J. 1996 $102,181 $15,500 $ 3,267(2) -- --
Pompeo, 1995 87,245 9,200 -- -- --
Exec. VP 1994 83,106 13,760 -- -- --
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(1) Represents commissions paid with respect to franchise, subfranchise and
master license sales consummated.
(2) Represents commissions paid with respect to master license sales
consummated.
(3) In July 1993, Mr. Fuller received a five year option under the Company's
1993 Stock Incentive Plan (now the Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan) to purchase
5,000 shares which vested at the rate of 1,000 shares per year. The unvested and
vested portions of the option were increased to 7,500 and 1,500 shares,
respectively, in connection with the 1994 Stock Split.
Option/SAR Grants in Last Fiscal Year
The following table sets forth options awarded to all officers of the
Company earning a salary and bonus of more than $100,000 during the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1996. No options were awarded to the Company's Chief Executive
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Officer, and no stock appreciation rights were awarded to any executive, during
the fiscal year.
Individual Grants
Percentage
Number of of Total
Securities Options/SARs
Underlying Granted to Exercise or
Options/SARs Employees in Base Price Expiration
Name Granted (#) Fiscal Year ($/Sh) Date
- ---- ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------
Dennis G.
Fuller, Sr. VP 1,500(1) 4.9%(2) $3.25(3) 7/99
- ----------
(1) In July 1993, Mr. Fuller received a five year option under the Company's
1993 Stock Incentive Plan (now the Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan) to purchase
5,000 shares which vested at the rate of 1,000 shares per year. The unvested and
vested portions of the option were increased to 7,500 and 6,000 shares,
respectively, in connection with the 1994 Stock Split.
(2) Based upon a comparison of the number of vested options granted to Mr.
Fuller to the number of vested options granted to all employees during the
fiscal year.
(3) Adjusted in connection with the 1994 Stock Split.
Fiscal Year End Option Values
The following table sets forth the number of unexercised options held by
all officers of the Company earning a salary and bonus of more than $100,000
during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. The Company's Chief Executive
Officer does not hold any options to purchase shares of the Company's Common
Stock. No options were exercised during such period.
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Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises in Last Fiscal Year
and FY-End Option/SAR Values
Value of
Number of Unexercised
Unexercised In-the-Money
Options/SARs at Options/SARs
FY-End (#) at FY-End ($)
Shares Acquired Exercisable/ Exercisable/
Name on Exercise (#) Value Realized ($) Unexercisable Unexercisable
- ---- --------------- ------------------ ------------- -------------
Dennis G. --- --- 4,500/3,000 $65,813/43,875
Fuller
Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan
The Company has adopted the Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") to
permit the grant of awards to employees of the Company (including officers and
directors who are employees of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company) of
restricted shares of the Company's common stock, performance shares of the
Company's common stock, stock appreciation rights relative to the Company's
common stock and both incentive stock options and non-qualified options to
purchase shares of the Company's common stock. A maximum of 500,000 shares may
be issued under the Plan. As of June 30, 1996, options to purchase 155,550
shares had been granted under the Plan of which 2,300 have been exercised
(70,950 of the remaining options vested as of said date). Also as of said date,
82,700 shares of restricted stock had been granted under the Plan (45,800 of
such shares had vested as of said date).. The aggregate value of the vested
shares and of the shares issuable pursuant to vested options under to the Plan
was $1,371,813, based on the closing price of the Company's Common Stock on
September 16, 1996. The Plan was adopted in order that the participants in the
Plan will have financial incentives to contribute to the Company's growth and
profitability, and to enhance the ability of the Company to attract and retain
in its employ individuals of outstanding ability.
Warrants Issued to Non-Employee Directors
On November 24, 1993, the Company issued to each of Harry Chernoff and
Alvin Katz, two non-employee directors of the Company, warrants to purchase up
to 7,500 shares of the Company's Common Stock at the purchase price of $6.00 per
share at any time prior to November 24, 1998. On September 1, 1995, the Company
issued to each of Messrs. Chernoff and Katz warrants to purchase up to 4,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock at the purchase price of $8.875 per share
at any time prior to September 1, 2000.
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Item 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth the holdings of the Common Stock of the
Company as of September 16, 1996 by (1) each person or entity known to the
Company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company; (2) each director and
executive officer; and (3) all directors and executive officers as a group. All
of the holders of the Company's Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share.
Name and Address of Number of Shares Percent
Beneficial Owner Beneficially Owned (1) Owned (2)
- -------------------- ---------------------- ---------
Anthony P. Conza (3) 3,086,885 (4) 32.5%
David L. Siegel (3) 1,507,830 15.9%
Charles G. Leaness (3) 441,908 4.7%
Patrick J. Pompeo (3) 394,137 (5) 4.2%
Dennis G. Fuller (3) 24,410 (6) *
Robert S. Sitkoff (3) 42,200 (7) *
Joseph Conza (3) 42,913 (8) *
Bruce A. Kolbinsky (3) 12,157 (9) *
Alvin Katz (10) 11,500 (11) *
Harry Chernoff (12) 13,768 (13) *
Joseph Morgan (3) 24,250 (14) *
Arthur Mancino (3) 6,750 (15) *
Rebecca Killarney (3) 12,393 (16) *
All Directors
and Executive Officers
as a Group (13 Persons) 5,621,101 (17) 59%
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* Represents less than 1%.
(1) Includes shares actually and beneficially owned.
(2) Based on 9,496,276 shares of the Company's Common Stock outstanding on
September 16, 1996.
(3) The address of Messrs. A. Conza, Siegel, Leaness, Pompeo, Fuller, Sitkoff,
J. Conza, Kolbinsky, Morgan, Mancino and Ms. Killarney is 740 Broadway, New
York, New York 10003.
(4) Does not include (a) 36,250 shares owned by Mr. Conza's daughter, (b) 7,000
shares owned by Mr. Morgan (Mr. Conza's son-in-law), (c) 15,000 shares owned
jointly by Mr. Conza's daughter and Mr. Morgan over which Mr. Morgan has sole
voting power, (d) 4,150 shares owned by Mr. Conza's parents, (e) 42,913 shares
owned by Joseph Conza, the brother of Mr. Conza, and (f) 54,000 shares held by
Mr. Conza's daughter as Trustee for the Anthony P. Conza Charitable Remainder
Trust, as to all of which Mr. Conza disclaims beneficial ownership.
(5) Does not include 6,300 shares held by Mr. Pompeo's sister and
brother-in-law, as to which Mr. Pompeo disclaims beneficial ownership.
(6) Includes 6,000 shares of Common Stock which Mr. Fuller has the right to
acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of options held by
him and 30 shares held by Mr. Fuller as custodian for his daughter under the
Georgia Transfers to Minors Act. Does not include 5,355 shares held by Mr.
Fuller's mother, 1,900 shares held by Mr. Fuller's father-in-law and 750 shares
held by Mr. Fuller's mother as custodian for his daughter under the Georgia
Transfers to Minors Act, as to all of which Mr. Fuller disclaims beneficial
ownership.
(7) Includes 36,000 shares of Common Stock which Mr. Sitkoff has the right to
acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of options held by
him.
(8) Includes 6,000 shares of Common Stock which Mr. Joseph Conza has the right
to acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of options held
by him.
(9) Includes 6,000 shares of Common Stock which Mr. Kolbinsky has the right to
acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of options held by
him. Excludes 3,303 shares owned by Mr. Kolbinsky's father, as to which Mr.
Kolbinsky disclaims beneficial ownership.
(10) The address of Mr. Katz is 301 N. Birch Road, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
33304.
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(11) Includes 11,500 shares of Common Stock which Mr. Katz has the right to
acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of warrants held
by him. See "Executive Compensation - Warrants Issued to Non-Employee
Directors."
(12) The address of Mr. Chernoff is 286 Spring Street, Suite 401, New York, New
York.
(13) Includes 11,500 shares of Common Stock which Mr. Chernoff has the right to
acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of warrants held
by him. See "Executive Compensation - Warrants Issued to Non-Employee
Directors."
(14) Includes 2,250 shares of Common Stock which Mr. Morgan has the right to
acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of options held by
him. Does not include (a) 36,250 shares held by Mr. Morgan's wife (Mr. A.
Conza's daughter), (b) 700 shares held by Mr. Morgan's son, and (c) 54,000
shares held by Mr. Morgan's wife as Trustee for the Anthony P. Conza Charitable
Remainder Trust, as to all of which Mr. Morgan disclaims beneficial ownership.
(15) Includes 600 shares of Common Stock which Mr. Mancino has the right to
acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of options held by
him. Does not include 400 shares held by Mr. Mancino's father-in-law and 100
shares held by his sister, as to which Mr. Mancino disclaims beneficial
ownership.
(16) Includes 6,000 shares of Common Stock which Ms. Killarney has the right to
acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of options held by
her.
(17) Includes 85,850 shares of Common Stock which the holders thereof have the
right to acquire within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of
options and warrants held by them. Does not include: (a) 36,250 shares owned by
Mr. Anthony Conza's daughter, 4,150 shares owned by Mr. Conza's parents, and
54,000 shares held by Mr. Conza's daughter as Trustee for the Anthony P. Conza
Charitable Remainder Trust, as to all of which Mr. Conza disclaims beneficial
ownership; (b) 6,300 shares held by Mr. Pompeo's sister and brother-in-law, as
to which Mr. Pompeo disclaims beneficial ownership; (c) 5,355 shares held by Mr.
Fuller's mother, 1,900 shares held by Mr. Fuller's father-in-law and 750 shares
held by Mr. Fuller's mother as custodian for his daughter under the Georgia
Transfer to Minors Act, as to all of which Mr. Fuller disclaims beneficial
ownership; (d) 3,303 shares owned by Mr. Kolbinsky's father, as to which Mr.
Kolbinsky disclaims beneficial ownership; (e) 36,250 shares held by Mr. Morgan's
wife, 700 shares held by Mr. Morgan's son, and 54,000 shares held by Mr.
Morgan's wife as Trustee for the Anthony P. Conza Charitable Remainder Trust, as
to all of which Mr. Morgan disclaims beneficial ownership; and (f) 400 shares
held by Mr. Mancino's father-in-law and 100 shares held by his sister, as to all
of which Mr. Mancino disclaims beneficial ownership.
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Item 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
During the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, the Company paid
$893,000 and $781,000 respectively, to Georgia Enterprises, Inc., a corporation
partially owned by Patrick Pompeo, an Executive Vice President and Director of
the Company, and Joseph Conza, a Senior Vice President of the Company, in
payment of said corporation's share of the fees that it earned as the
Subfranchisor for the Georgia market. During the same two fiscal years the
Company paid $339,000 and $318,000, respectively, to Llewellyn Distributors,
Inc. ("Llewellyn"), a corporation partially owned by Charles G. Leaness, a
Director and Executive Vice President of the Company, in payment of said
corporation's share of the fees that it earned as the Subfranchisor for the
northern New Jersey market. The Company also paid $165,000 and $120,000,
respectively, to International Southwest Blimpie, Inc. ("Southwest"), a
corporation principally owned and controlled by Joseph Conza, in payment of said
corporation's share of the fees that it earned as the Subfranchisor for the
Houston market.
Each of the aforementioned transactions was effected pursuant to written
agreements between the Company and the parties thereto. Such agreements are
substantially identical to the standard form of Subfranchise agreement that the
Company enters into with unaffiliated Subfranchisors. See "Business - The
Blimpie Outlet Franchise and Subfranchise." In the opinion of the Company's
management, each such agreement is on terms as favorable to the Company as would
be available from an unrelated third party.
During the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, the Company received
$245,000 and $163,000 respectively, in management fees from Georgia Enterprises,
Inc., the Company's Subfranchisor for the State of Georgia, of which Mr. Pompeo
is a principal shareholder, officer and director. Such fees were received
pursuant to a written agreement which provides that in consideration of the
Company's provision of operational and administrative support functions to
Georgia Enterprises, Inc., the Company shall be reimbursed with respect to the
expenses incurred by the Company in connection therewith pursuant to a payment
scale set forth in the agreement. The agreement also provides that in the event
the costs of such support services shall rise, then the fees paid pursuant to
the agreement shall rise accordingly. In the opinion of the Company's
management, the agreement is on terms as favorable to the Company as would be
available from an unrelated third party.
During the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, the Company received
$85,000 and $61,000, respectively, in management fees from Llewellyn, the
Company's Subfranchisor for New Jersey, of which Mr. Leaness is a principal
shareholder, officer and director. Such fees were paid pursuant to a written
agreement which provides that the Company shall be reimbursed by Llewellyn for
costs incurred by the Company in providing operational support services to
Llewellyn. The agreement also provides that in the event the costs of such
support services shall rise,
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then the fees paid pursuant to the agreement shall rise accordingly. In the
opinion of the Company's management, the agreement is on terms as favorable to
the Company as would be available from an unrelated third party.
During the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, the Company received
$61,000 and $67,000, respectively, in management fees from Southwest. The
management fees were paid pursuant to a written agreement which provides that
the Company shall be reimbursed by Southwest for costs incurred by the Company
in providing operational support services to Southwest. The agreement also
provides that in the event the costs of such support services shall rise, then
the fees paid pursuant to the agreement shall rise accordingly. In the opinion
of the Company's management, the agreement is on terms as favorable to the
Company as would be available from an unrelated third party.
In April 1994, Mr. Leaness borrowed the sum of $20,000 from the Company,
and collateralized the payment thereof with the same 120,000 shares of Common
Stock which he pledged in connection with his above-mentioned $60,000 option
exercise and loan transaction. Said $20,000 loan is payable upon demand and
bears interest at the rate of 5% per annum.
In March 1995, Joseph Conza borrowed the principal amount of $55,500 from
the Company. Said indebtedness is payable in constant bi-monthly payments of
principal and interest computed at the rate of 8% per annum on the basis of a 20
year amortization schedule, and the unpaid balance of principal and accrued but
unpaid interest shall become due and payable on April 16, 2000, provided,
however, that, Mr. Conza may extend the term of the loan through April 15, 2015
as long as no default exists with regard to said loan when it originally
matures. Mr. Conza pledged 10,000 unregistered shares of the Company's Common
Stock as collateral security for the payment of all sums due under said loan. As
of the end of the fiscal year, Mr. Conza was current with respect to his payment
obligations and the outstanding principal balance had been reduced to $54,021.
The Company has acquired the rights possessed by Anthony P. Conza and David
L. Siegel regarding the licensing of the Blimpie Trademarks and the Blimpie
Marketing System for all non-U.S. territories, pursuant to a 99 year license
Agreement. Said agreement provides for payment of certain income-based fees to
Messrs. Conza and Siegel, and further provides for cancellation by Messrs. Conza
and Siegel if the Company fails to pay them a minimum annual fee aggregating
$350,000 during the first five years of the term, and a minimum aggregate fee of
$150,000 per year (subject to an annual cost of living adjustment) during the
balance of such term. The payments made to Messrs. Conza and Siegel under this
agreement were $230,713 during the most recent fiscal year. See "Business -
Trademarks, Trade Names, Service Marks and Logos; Know-How and Methods of
Operation."
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Item 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Exhibit No. Description
- ----------- -----------
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended*
3.2 By-laws of the Company*
4.1 Specimen stock certificate of the Company's common stock*
10.1 Trademark Agreement dated as of August 1, 1976 among Peter DeCarlo,
Anthony P. Conza and David L. Siegel*
10.2 Modification Agreement dated as of November 15, 1977 by and among
Peter DeCarlo, Anthony P. Conza and David L. Siegel*
10.3 Agreement dated as of June 15, 1981 by and between Peter DeCarlo,
Anthony P. Conza and David L. Siegel*
10.4 Agreement dated as of June 1, 1977 by and between Anthony P. Conza and
David L. Siegel and International Blimpie Corporation*
10.5 Agreement dated as of December 15, 1980 by and between International
Blimpie of Illinois, Inc. and International Blimpie Corporation*
10.6 Trademark Distribution Agreement dated July 18, 1984 by and between
International Blimpie Corporation and ISM, Inc. and Anthony P. Conza,
Peter DeCarlo and David Siegel* 10.7 Agreement dated April 30, 1992 by
and between Astor Restaurant Group, Inc. and Blimpie of California,
Inc. and ISM, Inc*
10.8 Replacement Subfranchise Agreement dated as of October 17, 1991 by and
between Astor Restaurant Group, Inc. and Patrick J. Pompeo and Joseph
Conza*
10.9 Agreement dated July 19, 1991 by and between Metropolitan Blimpie,
Inc. and Astor Restaurant Group, Inc*
10.10 Area Distributor's Agreement dated October 6, 1976 between
International Blimpie Corporation and Jeffrey P. Wiener and Charles
Leaness*
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10.11 Subfranchise Agreement dated April 1, 1984 by and between
International Blimpie Corporation and Joseph P. Conza*
10.12 Lease dated as of December 2, 1987 by and between First Capital Income
Properties, Ltd. - Series IX and Blimpie Capital Corporation and Lease
Modification Agreement dated November 1, 1989 and Second Lease
Modification Agreement dated August 21, 1991 between the parties
thereto*
10.13 Service Agreement dated as of August 1, 1992 between the Company and
Mellon Securities Trust Company*
10.14 Option, Loan, and Pledge Agreements and Promissory Note dated as of
December 20, 1991 between Astor Restaurant Group, Inc. and Patrick J.
Pompeo*
10.15 Option, Loan and Pledge Agreements and Promissory Note dated as of
December 20, 1991 between Astor Restaurant Group, Inc. and David L.
Siegel*
10.16 Option, Loan and Pledge Agreements and Promissory Note dated as of
December 20, 1991 between Astor Restaurant Group, Inc. and Charles G.
Leaness*
10.17 Option, Loan and Pledge Agreements and Promissory Note dated as of
December 20, 1991 between Astor Restaurant Group, Inc. and Anthony P.
Conza*
10.18 Agreement dated as of January 31, 1992 by and between Astor Restaurant
Group, Inc. and Barber & Bronson, Inc*
10.19 Blimpie Retirement Plan (401(k) Profit Sharing Plan*
10.20 Copy of the Company's Group Life, Accident and Health Insurance
Policy*
10.21 Agreement dated December 18, 1991 between Astor Restaurant Group, Inc.
and Llewellyn Distributors, Inc*
10.22 Agreement dated March 1, 1992 between Blimpie International, Inc. and
International Southwest Blimpie, Inc*
10.23 Agreement dated March 1, 1992 between Blimpie International, Inc. and
Blimpie of Atlanta, Inc*
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10.24 1993 Stock Incentive Plan*
10.25 Form of Option Issuable Under the 1993 Stock Incentive Plan*
10.26 Standard Form of Franchise Agreement*
10.27 Standard Form of Subfranchise Agreement*
10.28 Agreement dated June 13, 1991 by and between International Blimpie
Co., an unincorporated division of Astor Restaurant Group, Inc. and
Blimpie Fifty-Seven, Inc*
10.29 Form of indemnity agreement between the Company and its directors
and/or officers*
10.30 Standard Form of Sublease Agreement*
10.31 Lease dated February 18, 1993 between Lafayette Astor Associates and
740 Broadway Top Floor Corp. and Guaranty of Blimpie International,
Inc. with respect thereto*
10.32 Fourth Lease Modification Agreement dated April 27, 1994 between First
Capital Income Properties, Ltd., - Series IX and Blimpie Capital
Corporation*
10.33 Agreement dated July 19, 1993 by and between Marc Haskell, Andrew
Whitman, Riaz Baksh and The Border Cafe, Inc. and Blimpie
International, Inc*
10.34 Agreement dated May 24, 1993 by and between Metropolitan Blimpie,
Inc., Anthony P. Conza, David L. Siegel and Blimpie International,
Inc*
10.35 Equipment Lease Agreement dated January 24, 1992 by and between Rapid
Leasing International, Inc. and Consal Enterprises, Inc*
10.36 License Agreement dated July 19, 1993 between The Border Cafe, Inc.
and Blimpie International, Inc*
10.37 Promissory Note, Note Addendum and Pledge Agreement dated March 24,
1995 between Joseph Conza and the Company*
10.38 Form of Warrant Issued to Non-Employee Directors*
10.39 Warrant dated February 12, 1993 Issued to Barber & Bronson
Incorporated*
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10.40 Option dated September 15, 1994 Issued to Kirschenbaum & Bond, Inc*
10.41 Financial Consulting Agreement by and between Barber & Bronson
Incorporated and Blimpie International, Inc. (a copy of which was
filed with the Commission on July 19, 1995 as Exhibit 10.41 to
Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2
(Reg. No. 33-93738), and is hereby incorporated herein by this
reference).
10.42 International Trademark Licensing Agreement among Anthony P. Conza,
David L. Siegel and the Company*
21 Subsidiaries of the Company
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* (a copy of which was filed with the Commission on June 30, 1995 as an Exhibit
of corresponding number to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2
(Reg. No. 33-93738), and is hereby incorporated herein by this reference)
The Company did not file any Current Reports on Form 8-K during the fourth
quarter of its fiscal year ended June 30, 1995.
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Report of Independent Accountants
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Blimpie International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Blimpie
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 1996 and 1995, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders' 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Blimpie
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 1996 and 1995 and the
consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the years then ended
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Atlanta, Georgia
September 4, 1996
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Blimpie International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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June 30 June 30
Assets 1996 1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current
o Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,328,468 $ 3,922,173
o Investments 5,430,950 2,197,793
o Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$46,400 in 1996 and $129,475 in 1995 1,455,986 692,846
o Prepaid expenses and other current assets 674,203 630,302
o Deferred income taxes 189,000
o Current portion of notes receivable 535,163 583,205
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Total Current Assets 12,613,770 8,026,319
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Property, Plant and Equipment - at cost less accumulated
depreciation of $575,879 in 1996 and $377,926 in 1995 972,251 692,579
Other Assets
o Notes receivable less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$46,656 in 1996 and $88,390 in 1995 and less current portion 1,495,684 1,983,594
o Investments 6,016,014 4,193,499
o Deferred income taxes 88,549
o Trademarks - at cost, less accumulated amortization of $19,132 in 1996 445,556
o Other 279,386 266,965
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Total Other Assets 8,236,640 6,532,607
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$ 21,822,661 $ 15,251,505
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
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Current
o Accounts payable $ 2,697,900 $ 3,667,481
o Current portion of long-term debt 7,536 6,063
o Income taxes payable 563,912 831,716
o Deferred income taxes payable 52,549
o Other current liabilities 851,687 734,962
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Total Current Liabilities 4,121,035 5,292,771
------------ ------------
Deferred Revenue 1,678,918 2,638,019
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Deferred Income Taxes 343,000
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Long-Term Debt, less current portion 5,202 12,738
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)
Shareholders' Equity
o Common stock, par value $.01 - authorized 20,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 9,480,876 and 8,576,126 shares, respectively 94,809 85,761
o Additional paid-in capital 7,703,510 2,837,640
o Retained earnings 8,132,082 4,659,788
o Net unrealized loss on marketable securities (3,590) (17,532)
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15,926,811 7,565,657
o Less: Subscriptions receivable 252,305 257,680
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Total Shareholders' Equity 15,674,506 7,307,977
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$ 21,822,661 $ 15,251,505
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Blimpie International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Year Ended June 30
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Revenues
o Continuing fees $12,464,502 $ 8,733,568
o Subfranchisor fees, master license fees and sale of franchises 7,604,787 5,409,176
o Store equipment sales 13,503,122 11,286,096
o Management fees and other income 1,418,971 945,174
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34,991,382 26,374,014
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Expenses
o Subfranchisors' share of franchise and continuing fees 7,994,170 5,394,692
o Store equipment cost of sales 12,270,865 10,084,525
o Selling, general and administrative expenses 9,203,507 7,545,041
o Interest expense 2,677 3,850
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29,471,219 23,028,108
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Operating Income 5,520,163 3,345,906
Interest income 1,015,112 578,010
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Income before income taxes 6,535,275 3,923,916
Income taxes 2,495,000 1,584,000
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Net Income $ 4,040,275 $ 2,339,916
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Primary earnings per share $ 0.43 $ 0.27
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Fully diluted earnings per share $ 0.41 $ 0.27
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995
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Common Stock
------------------------ Additional Unrealized
Shares paid-in Retained holding
Outstanding Amount capital earnings gain (loss) Total
----------- --------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance - June 30, 1994 8,560,626 $ 85,606 $ 2,739,858 $ 2,748,570 $ $ 5,574,034
o Stock incentive granted/stock
options exercised 15,500 155 97,782 97,937
o Dividends paid (428,698) (428,698)
o Net income 2,339,916 2,339,916
o Net unrealized loss on
marketable securities (17,532) (17,532)
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Balance - June 30, 1995 8,576,126 85,761 2,837,640 4,659,788 (17,532) 7,565,657
o Stock incentive granted/stock
options exercised 17,250 173 141,335 141,508
o Purchase Canadian Trademark 25,000 250 271,625 271,875
o Stock offering 862,500 8,625 4,452,910 4,461,535
o Dividends paid (567,981) (567,981)
o Net income 4,040,275 4,040,275
o Net unrealized gain on
marketable securities 13,942 13,942
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Balance - June 30, 1996 9,480,876 $ 94,809 $ 7,703,510 $ 8,132,082 $ (3,590) $15,926,811
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Blimpie International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Year Ended June 30
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income $ 4,040,275 $ 2,339,916
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
o Depreciation and amortization 237,497 139,521
o Incentive stock granted 136,058 93,062
o Decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable (763,140) 133,193
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (43,901) (478,168)
Other assets (211,454) (130,113)
Deferred income taxes 190,000 (36,000)
Notes receivable 535,952 1,218,398
o Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable (969,581) 1,797,239
Income taxes payable (267,804) 534,801
Other current liabilities 116,725 472,968
Deferred revenue (959,101) (768,322)
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o Net cash provided by operating activities 2,041,526 5,316,495
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchase of available-for-sale securities (101,763)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities 74,398
Reinvested dividends of available-for-sale securities (10,099) (10,680)
Purchase of held-to-maturity securities (7,562,621) (5,356,501)
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity securities 2,558,354 1,576,838
Disposal of property, plant and equipment 17,337
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (509,153) (406,009)
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o Net cash used in investing activities (5,533,547) (4,196,352)
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from stock warrants/options exercised 5,450 4,875
Proceeds from stock offering 4,461,535
Collections on officer notes receivable for stock purchase 5,375 5,528
Cash dividends paid (567,981) (428,698)
Repayment of long-term debt (6,063) (5,252)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 3,898,316 (423,547)
----------- -----------
Net increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 406,295 696,596
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at beginning of year 3,922,173 3,225,577
----------- -----------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at end of year $ 4,328,468 $ 3,922,173
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the year for:
o Interest $ 2,677 $ 3,850
o Income taxes 3,508,798 1,049,199
Noncash investing and financing activities:
o Canadian trademark stock issuance 271,875
o Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities 13,942 (17,532)
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Blimpie International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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Note 1: Description of Company
Blimpie International, Inc. (the "Company") engages in franchising,
subfranchising and master licensing the Blimpie trademarks, trade names, service
marks, logos, marketing concepts and marketing programs, which are the basic
attributes of the chain of non-cooking, quick service sandwich outlets as
"Blimpie" outlets. The main products sold in a Blimpie outlets are submarine
sandwiches and salads. The Company does not operate any Blimpie outlets,
subfranchisor or master licensor areas.
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition
Fees relating to subfranchisor and master licensor sales are recognized
when all material services or conditions relating to the sale are substantially
performed or satisfied by the Company. If fees are collectible over an extended
period and no reasonable basis exists for estimating collectibility, those fees
are recognized as they are collected or when the uncertainty regarding
collectibility of fees is resolved.
Initial fees from the awarding of individual franchises are deferred and
recorded as revenue when the franchisee's outlet is opened. Expenses associated
with site selection, real estate, training, commissions and design are deferred
and charged to expense when the initial fees are recognized. Continuing fees
from franchised outlets are recorded as revenue when earned.
Cash
The Company has cash deposits with financial institutions which fluctuate
in excess of federally insured limits. If these financial institutions were not
to honor their contractual liability, the Company could incur losses. Management
is of the opinion that there is no risk of loss because of the financial
strength of the financial institutions.
Investments
Investment securities with maturities of three months or less at the time
of acquisition are considered cash equivalents. Pursuant to Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in
Debt and Equity Securities," debt securities included in the company's
investment portfolio for which there is a positive intent and ability to hold to
maturity are carried at amortized cost. Debt securities that may be sold prior
to maturity and all marketable equity securities are classified as
available-for-sale and carried at fair value. The fair value is estimated based
on quoted market prices for those or similar investments. Net unrealized gains
and losses, determined on the specific identification method, on securities
classified as available-for-sale are carried as a separate component of
Stockholders' Equity.
Fair Market Value Disclosure
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures About
Fair Value of Financial Instruments" (SFAS 107), requires disclosure of the fair
value of certain items, including receivables, payables, debt and investments.
The Company believes that the amounts disclosed within the consolidated balance
sheet do not differ significantly from fair value as defined in SFAS 107. The
carrying value of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable approximates
fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. The carrying
value of notes receivable was deemed appropriate since recognition was deferred
until such time as collection can be assured. The carrying value of amounts due
from related parties was deemed to approximate fair value based on current
market conditions as well as the relationship of the parties.
Accounts and Notes Receivable
The Company provides an allowance for doubtful receivables equal to the
estimated collection losses that will be incurred in the collection of all
receivables. The estimated losses are based on historical collection experience
coupled with a review of all existing receivables.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Depreciation
Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the assets
using both accelerated and straight-line methods. Expenditures for repairs and
maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for betterments and
renewals are capitalized.
Trademarks
Trademarks are carried at cost less accumulated amortization which is
calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 15 years.
Income Taxes
The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries file a consolidated Federal
income tax return. The provision for income taxes and corresponding balance
sheet accounts are determined in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS 109). Under
SFAS 109, the deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on
temporary differences between the basis of certain assets and liabilities for
income tax and financial reporting purposes. These differences are primarily
attributable to differences in the recognition of depreciation and amortization
of property and revenues.
Earnings per Share and Per Share Amounts
Primary earnings per share amounts are computed on the weighted average
number of shares actually outstanding: 9,372,447 in 1996 and 8,573,797 in 1995.
Fully diluted earnings per share amounts are based on the increased number of
shares that would be outstanding assuming conversion of options and warrants.
Common Stock
On January 10, 1995, the shareholders approved an increase in the
authorized common stock from 10,000,000 shares to 20,000,000. On August 11,
1995, the Company issued 862,500 additional shares of common stock (see Note
15).
Accounting Pronouncements
In October, 1995 the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (SFAS 123), which
the Company is required to adopt effective for fiscal year ended June 30, 1997.
SFAS 123 establishes optional alternative accounting methods for stock-based
compensation as well as new required disclosures. The Company has elected to
account for stock-based compensation under previously existing accounting
guidance. As such, SFAS 123 will be adopted in fiscal year ended June 30, 1997
for disclosure purposes only and will not impact the Company's financial
position, annual operating results or cash flows.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year
presentation.
Note 3: Investments
The following is a summary of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity
securities included in investments as of June 30, 1996:
Unrealized Fair
Cost Loss(Gain) Value
----------- ----------- -----------
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Current
Common stock $ 86,362 $ 1,230 $ 85,132
Preferred stock 255,896 2,818 253,078
Mutual funds 86,829 (458) 87,287
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$ 429,087 $ 3,590 $ 425,497
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Held-to-Maturity Securities:
Current
U.S. Government securities $ 5,005,453 $ 18,340 $ 4,987,113
Long-Term
U.S. Government securities 6,016,014 7,114 6,008,900
----------- ----------- -----------
$11,021,467 $ 25,454 $10,996,013
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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Note 4: Notes Receivable
Notes receivable consisted of the following as of June 30:
1996 1995
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Notes from subfranchisors, with interest ranging from
8% to 19% payable at various dates through June, 2008 $1,900,608 $2,435,595
Notes receivable from sale of discontinued segment due
in weekly installments of $599 including interest of
10% per annum through March, 2000 102,007 122,645
Notes receivable from an officer due in bi-monthly
installments of $232 including interest of 8% per
annum through April, 2000
54,021 55,216
Other 20,867 41,733
---------- ----------
2,077,503 2,655,189
Allowance for doubtful accounts 46,656 88,390
---------- ----------
2,030,847 2,566,799
Current maturities 535,163 583,205
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$1,495,684 $1,983,594
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Note 5: Property, Plant and Equipment
The major components of property and equipment and depreciation periods as
of June 30 are:
Cost
----------------------- Depreciation
Item 1996 1995 Period
- ----------------------------- ---------- ---------- ------------
Buildings $ 80,865 $ 80,865 14-40 years
Office furniture and fixtures 1,344,436 903,646 5-10 years
Automobiles 122,829 85,994 5 years
---------- ----------
1,548,130 1,070,505
Less accumulated depreciation 575,879 377,926
---------- ----------
$ 972,251 $ 692,579
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Note 6: Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following as of June 30:
1996 1995
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Note payable to individual in weekly installments of
$229, including interest at 17% per annum through
January, 1998 $12,738 $18,801
Less: current portion 7,536 6,063
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$ 5,202 $12,738
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The amounts of the long-term debt maturing in each of the following years
ending June 30 are as follows: 1997 - $7,536 and 1998 - $5,202.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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Note 7: Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is comprised as follows for the years ended
June 30:
1996 1995
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Federal
Current $ 1,959,000 $ 1,388,000
Deferred 161,000 (31,000)
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2,120,000 1,357,000
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State
Current 346,000 232,000
Deferred 29,000 (5,000)
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375,000 227,000
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$ 2,495,000 $ 1,584,000
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The following is a reconciliation of income taxes to normal expected
Federal income tax computed by applying statutory rates for the years ended June
30:
1996 1995
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Federal statutory rate - 34% $2,222,000 $1,334,000
State or local taxes, net
of federal benefit 245,000 153,000
Non deductible expenses 27,000 26,000
Other 1,000 71,000
---------- ----------
$2,495,000 $1,584,000
========== ==========
For the year ended June 30, 1995, the Internal Revenue Service granted a
change in accounting method relating to the recognition, for tax purposes, of
subfranchisor and franchise revenue and related expenses. The remaining revenue
and related expenses from these changes will be recognized for tax purposes in
equal amounts over the next four years. The components of temporary differences
and their tax effects which comprise the Company's net deferred tax asset
(liability) are as follows at June 30:
1996 1995
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Deferred tax assets:
Franchise revenue recognition $ 148,532 $ 187,901
Other 97,226 64,917
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245,758 252,818
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Subfranchisor revenue recognition (399,758) (216,818)
--------- ---------
$(154,000) $ 36,000
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Note 8: Commitments and Contingencies
The Company leases its facilities under noncancelable operating leases,
expiring in various years through the year 2003. The minimum future annual
rentals under these noncancelable operating leases as of June 30, 1996 for each
of the next five years and in the aggregate, are as follows:
Year Amount
---------- ----------
1997 $ 268,320
1998 273,661
1999 267,404
2000 240,207
2001 245,548
Thereafter 184,000
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$1,479,140
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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Note 8: Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
The Company is also obligated for increases in real estate taxes and
operating costs. Rent expenses including real estate taxes and operating costs
amounted to $307,410 in 1996 and $280,588 in 1995.
The Company's leasing subsidiaries execute leases for the approved Blimpie
outlet locations. The subsidiaries have been organized for the purpose of
negotiating and signing the primary lease and, after execution, sublease the
premises to a franchisee. Under the terms of the agreement, the subsidiary's
liability is limited to it's net assets and the landlord agrees to not commence
any legal proceedings against Blimpie International, Inc. The franchisee assumes
the payment of rent and agrees to perform all terms, convenants and conditions
of the original lease. Since the franchisee is substituted under the original
lease agreement and the subsidiary is secondarily liable only to the extent of
it's net assets, accounting and reporting of the sublease is not included in the
consolidated financial statements. As of June 30, 1996 there were 509 leasing
subsidiaries with aggregate net assets of $604,049, which are included in cash
and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The terms of these leases
range from 5 to 20 years. The minimum annual lease payments for the fiscal years
ending June 30 are as follows:
Year Amount
---------- ----------
1997 $12,439,253
1998 11,729,315
1999 11,219,792
2000 10,219,389
2001 8,567,866
Thereafter 24,371,815
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$78,547,430
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According to the terms of signed agreements between the Company and its
franchisees, the Company is obligated, among other things, to supply to the
franchisee logo types, dies, mats, etc., of its trademarks, along with sets of
materials, manuals and forms at a price equivalent to the Company's cost for
such materials, and certain training and continued support. The Company also
assists in the selection and purchase of equipment and helps the franchisee to
obtain financing of the initial cost of franchising. Area subfranchisors and
master licensors responsible for providing day-to-day operational support for
Blimpie franchise outlets in their territory, while receiving compensation
amounting to half of the fees from the individual Blimpie franchises, are under
the Company's supervision.
Various claims and lawsuits arise in the normal course of business. It is
the Company's practice to vigorously defend all actions. Although the amount of
liability as of June 30, 1996 with respect to all claims and lawsuits cannot be
ascertained, in the opinion of management, the resulting liability, if any, will
not materially affect the Company's results of operations or financial position.
Note 9: Trademarks
Messrs. Anthony P. Conza and David L. Siegel (both of whom are officers,
directors and principal shareholders of the Company), and Metropolitan Blimpie,
Inc. ("MBI"), an unrelated company, own respectively, undivided 40%, 20% and 40%
interests in the Blimpie trademarks and the Blimpie marketing system. Pursuant
to various agreements made by and among such parties, (1) Messrs. Conza and
Siegel possess the exclusive right to exploit, directly or indirectly, the
Blimpie trademarks and Blimpie marketing system in 35 entire states and various
portions of other states throughout the USA (the "Conza-Siegel Territory"); (2)
MBI possesses the exclusive right to exploit, directly or indirectly, the
Blimpie trademarks and Blimpie marketing system in the balance of the USA
outside of the Conza-Siegel Territory (the "MBI Territories"); and (3) Messrs.
Conza and Siegel and MBI possess the exclusive right to exploit, directly or
indirectly, the Blimpie trademarks and Blimpie marketing system throughout the
world outside of the USA. The Company, pursuant to 99 year grants made to it in
1976 by Messrs. Conza and Siegel, has the exclusive right to distribute the
Blimpie trademarks and license the use of the Blimpie marketing system
throughout the Conza-Siegel Territory. By agreement dated July 19, 1991 (the
"1991 Agreement"), MBI granted to the Company the right to license the Blimpie
trademarks and Blimpie marketing system throughout the MBI Territories (with
specific exceptions). Pursuant to the 1991 Agreement, the Company may also
exploit the rights possessed by MBI outside of the USA with respect to the
Blimpie trademarks and Blimpie marketing system. In
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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Note 9: Trademarks (continued)
consideration for the grants made to the Company by the 1991 Agreement, the
Company agreed to pay specified percentages of all revenues derived by the
Company from the MBI Territories and outside of the USA, subject to a minimum
annual payment requirement of $100,000. The 1991 Agreement provided for an
initial term of 42 months, and further provides for automatic annual renewals
until July, 2090, provided that the Company continues to pay said minimum annual
payments. The payments made to MBI under this arrangement were $785,222 during
the year ended June 30, 1996.
In accordance with a written agreement among the Company and Messrs. Conza
and Siegel, the Company has acquired the rights possessed by Messrs. Conza and
Siegel regarding the licensing of the Blimpie trademarks and the Blimpie
marketing system for all non-US territories, subject to completion of
appropriate trademark filings in each territory at the expense of the Company.
In consideration for such license grant, Messrs. Conza and Siegel will be
entitled to receive royalties based upon the gross revenues derived by the
company from its international franchise operations. Said agreement provides for
a term of 99 years, conditioned upon the payment of a minimum annual fee
aggregating $350,000 during the first five years of such term, and a minimum fee
of $150,000 per year (subject to an annual cost of living adjustment) during the
balance of such term. The payments made to Messrs. Conza and Siegel under this
arrangement were $230,713 during the year ended June 30, 1996.
On October 1, 1995 the Company entered into an agreement to settle a
trademark infringement proceeding which it commenced in Canada against an
unaffiliated party (the "claimant") who had filed trademark registration
documents seeking Canadian trademark protection for the word "Blimpie" prior to
the time the Company made such filings in Canada. Pursuant to the agreement, the
Company acquired all rights held by the claimant in said Canadian trademark
registration in consideration for the payment of $40,000 and an agreement to
issue 125,000 unregistered shares of the Company's common stock at the rate of
25,000 shares per year. Issuance of future installments of such shares is
subject to claimant's ongoing compliance with various conditions specified in
the agreement. The first 25,000 shares of common stock were issued at closing.
Note 10: Related Party Transactions
The Company had numerous transactions which result from written agreements
between the Company and subfranchisors who are related parties. The following is
a summary of the types of transactions and revenue or expense recognized related
to these transactions for the years ended June 30:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Revenue or Expense
Related Party Recognized 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Georgia Enterprises, Inc. Revenue derived from area $ 2,981,000 $ 2,378,500
A corporation partially owned by two Management fees collected 244,960 163,028
officers of the Company Fees paid to subfranchisor 893,820 780,993
Llewellyn Distributors, Inc. Revenue derived from area 873,900 806,900
A corporation partially owned by an Management fees collected 85,188 61,387
officer the Company Fees paid to subfranchisor 338,980 317,723
International Southwest Blimpie, Inc. Revenue derived from area 741,540 473,900
A corporation principally owned and Management fees collected 61,095 67,087
controlled by an officer of the Company Fees paid to subfranchisor 165,440 119,987
</TABLE>
During fiscal year ended June 30, 1992, certain officers issued demand
notes to the Company in the amount of $270,000 for the purchase of shares of the
Company's common stock. The balance of these notes have been recorded as a
reduction to equity as subscriptions receivable. In April, 1994, an officer was
granted an additional loan of $20,000 against these shares. These notes bear
interest at the rate of 5% per annum, payable quarterly. Interest income of
$13,762 and $13,728, was recognized by the Company for the years ended June 30,
1996 and 1995, respectively.
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Blimpie International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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Note 11: Stock Options and Warrants
During fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, the Company adopted an Omnibus
Stock Incentive Plan ("the Plan") which replaced the 1993 Stock Incentive Plan.
The Plan provides the Company with a wider array of incentive compensation
tools. Through June 30, 1996 the Company granted to certain employees, pursuant
to its incentive plan: (a) options to acquire a total of 155,550 shares of
common stock; and (b) stock grants of 82,700 shares of common stock. The options
are exercisable at the fair market value on the date of grant. The options and
stock grants provide for vesting at the rate of 20% per annum. The options are
exercisable at prices ranging from $3.25 to $11.31 per share and expire five
years after the date of the grant. As of June 30, 1996, 2,300 options had been
exercised, 70,950 options had been vested and not exercised, and 45,800 shares
of stock had been vested. The Company recognized compensation expense of
$136,058 in 1996 and $93,062 in 1995.
During fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, the Company granted common stock
purchase warrants for 8,000 shares of the Company's common stock to two outside
members of the Board of Directors. The per share price at which such warrants
are exercisable is $8.875, which was the fair market value at the date of grant.
These warrants expire on September 1, 2000. As of June 30, 1996 there are 23,000
stock purchase warrants outstanding to the outside members of the Board of
Directors. These warrants are exercisable at prices ranging from $6.00 to $8.875
per share and expire at various dates through September 1, 2000.
In 1994 the Company issued options to purchase up to 21,971 shares of the
Company's common stock to an unaffiliated advertising agency as part of its
compensation to perform certain advertising services for the national
advertising cooperative sponsored by the Company. These options are exercisable
at $7.51 per share and expire September 15, 2000. As of June 30, 1996, none of
the options have been exercised.
In conjunction with the Company's common stock offering on August 11, 1995
(see Note 15), the Company granted common stock purchase warrants for 150,000
shares of the Company's common stock to the Underwriter. The per share price at
which such warrants are exercisable is $8.575, which was 140% of the public
offering price per share, exercisable for a period of four years commencing
August 11, 1996. As of June 30, 1996, none of the warrants have been exercised.
As of June 30, 1996 there are 300,000 stock purchase warrants outstanding
to the Company's investment banker. These warrants are exercisable at prices
ranging from $4.00 to $6.67 per share and expire February 15, 1999.
Note 12: Employee Benefit Plans
The Company maintains a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan available to
substantially all employees. Under the plan the Company can elect to make
matching contributions of up to 100% of the elective deferral contributions.
During the year ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, contributions charged to earnings
were $24,005 and $11,979, respectively.
The Company maintains a Flexible Benefits Plan available to substantially
all employees. Under the plan employees can elect to transfer pretax earnings to
a reimbursement account which covers various medical, dental and child care
expenses. The Company bears all administrative cost of the plan.
Note 13: Business Segment Information
During 1996 the Company began operations in the countries of Sweden, Spain,
United Kingdom, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Canada, Dominican Republic and
Australia. There were no capital expenditures outside of the United States in
1996. Financial information by geographic area is as follows for the year ended
June 30, 1996:
Depreciation
Operating Identifiable and
Revenue income assets Amortization
----------- ----------- ----------- ===========
United States $33,920,517 $ 5,089,864 $21,357,972 $ 218,365
International 1,070,865 430,299 464,689 19,132
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$34,991,382 $ 5,520,163 $21,822,661 $ 237,497
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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Note 14: Subfranchisor Fees and Franchise Revenue
Franchise Fees and Costs
The initial non-refundable fee for franchisees that have never owned a
Blimpie outlet is $18,000, which is payable in cash at the time of execution of
the franchise agreement. Additional franchises are awarded at lesser amounts
based upon the number of units awarded. The initial non-refundable fee for
new-concept franchisees, such as convenience stores, institutional food service
entities, colleges, schools, mass feeders, hospitals and others range from $1.00
to $18,000 (dependent upon the number of new-concept transactions executed, the
location of the new-concept franchisee, the marketing area and other subjective
concerns). The Company reserves the right to issue franchises to its
subfranchisors or their designees for $1.00 to $5,000 each in order to
accelerate the development of the area of subfranchisor. The Company defers
recognition of the revenues and costs related to these transactions until the
outlet is opened. The number of franchised outlets open as of June 30, 1996 and
1995 were 1,407 (1,402 United States, 5 International) and 986, respectively.
The following is a summary of the deferred franchise revenues and costs.
No. of
Revenue Costs Units
----------- ----------- -----
Balance June 30, 1994 $ 2,506,880 $ 1,728,311 368
Franchises awarded 4,775,377 3,679,125 792
Revenue recognized (3,276,524) (2,425,533) (451)
----------- ----------- -----
Balance June 30, 1995 4,005,733 2,981,903 709
Franchises awarded 3,881,419 3,019,592 774
Revenue recognized (3,991,459) (3,091,749) (605)
----------- ----------- -----
Balance June 30, 1996 $ 3,895,693 $ 2,909,746 878
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Subfranchisor and Master Licensor Fees
The subfranchisor and master licensor fee ranges from $10,000 to $575,000. These
fees are established by calculating the population of the area of the
subfranchisor or master licensor and multiplying the population by $0.10 for the
United States and $0.01 for International. Subfranchisors and master licensors
in operation as of June 30, 1996 and 1995 were 117 (109 United States, 8
International) and 107, respectively. During the year ended June 30, 1995, the
Company implemented new subfranchisor agreements which provide for annual
renewals. In addition, the Company amended certain of the existing subfranchisor
agreements to an annual renewable basis. The aggregate revenue recognized in the
year ended June 30, 1995 related to these replacement agreements was
approximately $75,000. Pursuant to the new form of agreement, the Company sells
a territory to a subfranchisor or master licensor for a one year period,
followed by four to six renewal terms, all but the last of which are annual in
duration. If the subfranchisor or master licensor has met all terms and
conditions of the subfranchise or master license agreement during the initial
one year term and each of the one year renewal terms, a 50 to 60 year right is
granted during the final renewal term upon payment of the fee set forth in the
agreement. The following is a summary of the remaining deferred subfranchisor
fees.
Revenue
-----------
Balance June 30, 1994 $ 2,627,772
Subfranchisor fees 1,322,238
Revenue recognized (1,722,662)
Contracts amended (613,159)
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Balance June 30, 1995 1,614,189
Revenue recognized (921,218)
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Balance June 30, 1996 $ 692,971
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Note 15: Common Stock Offering
On August 11, 1995 the Company completed the issuance of an additional 862,500
shares of its common stock at $6.125 per share in a public offering. Proceeds
from the offering, net of commissions and other related expenses totaling
$821,278, were $4,461,535. The proceeds are to be used to provide equipment
lease and purchase financing to Blimpie franchises, expansion of operations to
domestic and international markets and development of Blimpie branded products
for sale in supermarkets and retail locations.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Dated: September 27, 1996 By: /s/ Anthony P. Conza
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Anthony P. Conza, 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.
Principal Executive Officer
Date: September 27, 1996 /s/ Anthony P. Conza
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Anthony P. Conza, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Date: September 27, 1996 /s/ Robert S. Sitkoff
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Robert S. Sitkoff, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date: September 27, 1996 /s/ David L. Siegel
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David L. Siegel, Vice Chairman
Date: September 27, 1996 /s/ Patrick J. Pompeo
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Patrick J. Pompeo, Director
Date: September 27, 1996 /s/ Charles G. Leaness
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Charles G. Leaness, Director
Date: September 27, 1996 /s/ Alvin Katz
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Alvin Katz, Director
Date: September 27, 1996 /s/ Harry G. Chernoff
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Harry G. Chernoff, Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Page No.
Sequential
Incorporated by Exhibit Numbering
Reference to Number Description System
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Exhibit 3.1[l] 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of
the Company, as amended
Exhibit 3.2[l] 3.2 By-laws of the Company
Exhibit 4.1[1] 4.1 Specimen stock certificate of the
Company's common stock
Exhibit 10.1[1] 10.1 Trademark Agreement dated as
of August 1, 1976 among Peter
Decarlo, Anthony P. Conza and
David L. Siegel
Exhibit 10.2[1] 10.2 Modification Agreement dated
as of November 15, 1977 by and
among Peter DeCarlo, Anthony
P. Conza and David L. Siegel
Exhibit 10.3[1] 10.3 Agreement dated as of June 15,
1981 by and between Peter
DeCarlo, Anthony P. Conza and
David L. Siegel
Exhibit 10.4[1] 10.4 Agreement dated as of June 1,
1977 by and between Anthony P.
Conza and David L. Siegel and
International Blimpie
Corporation
Exhibit 10.5[1] 10.5 Agreement dated as of
December 15, 1980 by and
between International Blimpie
of Illinois, Inc. and
International Blimpie
Corporation
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Page No.
Sequential
Incorporated by Exhibit Numbering
Reference to Number Description System
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Exhibit 10.6[1] 10.6 Trademark Distribution
Agreement dated July 18, 1984
by and between International
Blimpie Corporation and ISM,
Inc, and Anthony P. Conza,
Peter DeCarlo and David Siegel
Exhibit 10.7[1] 10.7 Agreement dated April 30, 1992
by and between Astor
Restaurant Group, Inc. and
Blimpie of California, Inc. and
ISM, Inc
Exhibit 10.8[1] 10.8 Replacement Subfranchise
Agreement dated as of October
17, 1991 by and between Astor
Restaurant Group, Inc. and
Patrick I. Pompeo and Joseph
Conza
Exhibit 10.9[l] 10.9 Agreement dated July 19, 1991
by and between Metropolitan
Blimpie, Inc. and Astor
Restaurant Group, Inc
Exhibit 10.10[1] 10.10 Area Distributor's Agreement
dated October 6, 1976 between
International Blimpie
Corporation and Jeffrey P.
Wiener and Charles Leaness
Exhibit 10.11[1] 10.11 Subfranchise Agreement dated
April 1, 1984 by and between
International Blimpie
Corporation and Joseph P.
Conza
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Incorporated by Exhibit Numbering
Reference to Number Description System
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Exhibit 10.12[1] 10.12 Lease dated as of December 2,
1987 by and between First
Capital Income Properties, Ltd. -
Series IX and Blimpie Capital
Corporation and Lease
Modification Agreement dated
November 1, 1989 and Second
Lease Modification Agreement
dated August 21, 1991 between
the parties thereto
Exhibit 10.13[1] 10.13 Service Agreement dated as of
August 1, 1992 between the
Company and Mellon Securities
Trust Company
Exhibit 10.14[1] 10.14 Option, Loan, and Pledge
Agreements and Promissory
Note dated as of December 20,
1991 between Astor Restaurant
Group, Inc. and Patrick J.
Pompeo
Exhibit 10.15[1] 10.15 Option, Loan and Pledge
Agreements and Promissory
Note dated as of December 20,
1991 between Astor Restaurant
Group, Inc. and David L. Siegel
Exhibit 10.16[1] 10.16 Option, Loan and Pledge
Agreements and Promissory
Note dated as of December 20,
1991 between Astor Restaurant
Group, Inc. and Charles G.
Leaness
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Reference to Number Description System
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Exhibit 10.17[1] 10.17 Option, Loan and Pledge
Agreements and Promissory
Note dated as of December 20,
1991 between Astor Restaurant
Group, Inc. and Anthony P.
Conza
Exhibit 10.18[1] 10.18 Agreement dated as of January
31, 1992 by and between Astor
Restaurant Group, Inc. and
Barber & Bronson, Inc
Exhibit 10.19[1] 10.19 Blimpie Retirement Plan (401(k)
Profit Sharing Plan
Exhibit 10.20[1] 10.20 Copy of the Company's Group
Life, Accident and Health
Insurance Policy
Exhibit 10.21[1] 10.21 Agreement dated December 18,
1991 between Astor Restaurant
Group, Inc. and Llewellyn
Distributors, Inc
Exhibit 10.22[1] 10.22 Agreement dated March 1, 1992
between Blimpie International,
Inc. and International
Southwest Blimpie, Inc
Exhibit 10.23[1] 10.23 Agreement dated March 1, 1992
between Blimpie International,
Inc. and Blimpie of Atlanta, Inc
Exhibit 4.2[3] 10.24 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan
Exhibit 10.26[1] 10.25 Standard Form of Franchise
Agreement
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Exhibit 10.27[1] 10.26 Standard Form of Subfranchise
Agreement
Exhibit 10.28[1] 10.27 Agreement dated June 13, 1991
by and between International
Blimpie Co., an unincorporated
division of Astor Restaurant
Group, Inc. and Blimpie Fifty-
Seven, Inc
Exhibit 10.29[1] 10.28 Form of indemnity agreement
between the Company and its
directors and/or officers
Exhibit 1030[1] 10.29 Standard Form of Sublease
Agreement
Exhibit 10.31[1] 10.30 Lease dated February 18, 1993
between Lafayette Astor
Associates and 740 Broadway
Top floor Corp. and Guaranty
of Blimpie International, Inc.
with respect thereto
* 10.31 Fifth Lease Modification
Agreement dated August 5, 1996
between Carfax Enterprises
Limited Partnership and
Blimpie Capital Corporation
Exhibit l0.33[1] 10.32 Agreement dated July 19, 1993
by and between Marc Haskel,
Andrew Whitman, Riaz Baksh
and The Border Cafe, Inc. and
Blimpie International, Inc
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Exhibit 10.34[1] 10.33 Agreement dated May 24, 1993
by and between Metropolitan
Blimpie, Inc., Anthony P.
Conza, David L. Siegel and
Blimpie International, Inc
Exhibit 10.35[1] 10.34 Equipment Lease Agreement
dated January 24, 1992 by and
between Rapid Leasing
International, Inc. and Consal
Enterprises, Inc
Exhibit 10.36[1] 10.35 License Agreement dated July
19, 1993 between The Border
Cafe, Inc. and Blimpie
International, Inc
Exhibit 10.37[1] 10.36 Promissory Note, Note
Addendum and Pledge
Agreement dated March 24, 1995
between Joseph Conza and the
Company
Exhibit 10.38[1] 10.37 Form of Warrant Issued to
Non-Employee Directors
Exhibit 10.39[1] 10.38 Warrant dated February 12, 1993
Issued to Barber & Bronson
Incorporated
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Exhibit 1O.40[1] 10.39 Option dated September 15, 1994
Issued to Kirschenbaum &
Bond, Inc
Exhibit 10.41[2] 10.40 Financial Consulting
Agreement by and between
Barber & Bronson Incorporated
and Blimpie International, Inc.
Exhibit 10A2[1] 10.41 International Trademark
Licensing Agreement among
Anthony P. Conza, David L.
Siegel and the Company
* 21 Subsidiaries of the Company
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* Filed Herewith
[1] Registrant's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on June 30, 1995 (SEC Registration No.33-93738).
[2] Amendment No.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form SB-2,
which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 19,
1995.
[3] Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the three months ended
December 31, 1995.
Exhibit 10.31
FIFTH LEASE AMENDMENT
THIS LEASE AMENDMENT is made and entered into this fifth day of August,
1996 between Carfax Enterprises Limited Partnership (hereinafter referred to as
"Lessor") and Blimpie Capital Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee entered into that certain Lease Agreement dated
December 1, 1987 which Lease Agreement is made a part hereof by reference, and
WHEREAS, Lessee modified their premises in the Lease Amendments dated
November 1, 1989, August 21, 1991 and March 30, 1993, and April 27, 1994, said
Lease and Amendments hereinafter being collectively referred to as the "Lease",
and
WHEREAS, Lessee wishes to expand their suite by the addition of 5,872
rentable square feet of "Additional Space".
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten and no/100
($10.00) dollars, in hand paid and receipt thereof is hereby acknowledged,
Lessor and Lessee hereby agree as follows:
1.
Premises
Lessee now occupies and Leases from Lessor Suite 600 (as defined in the
Lease) totaling 10,682 Rentable Square Feet (the "Original Premises"). Lessor
and Lessee agree to expand Lessee's premises by the addition of 5,872 Rentable
Square Feet of office space located in Suite 630 as outlined and labeled
"Additional Space" on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Lessee's total Net Rentable Area shall be 16,554 Square Feet ("Expanded
Premises"). Said additional space shall, after the date of possession, be
included within the Original Premises and be leased under and pursuant to the
same terms and conditions as contained in the Lease, except as modified by this
Fifth Lease Amendment.
2.
Improvements
Lessor and Lessee agree that the Additional Space improvements desired to
be made by Tenant, in accordance with Tenant's plans and specification, will be
the sole responsibility of Lessee and the original premises shall be provided
"as is". All architectural plans and contractors are subject to Landlord's
approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
3.
Commencement
The lease term for the Additional Space shall commence on September 1,
1996. If Landlord for any reason whatsoever cannot deliver possession of the
Additional Space to Tenant at the commencement of the term of this Lease
Amendment, this Lease Amendment shall not be void or voidable, nor shall
Landlord be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage resulting therefrom, but in
such event there shall be a proportionate reduction of rent and additional rent
covering the period between the commencement of the term and the time when
Landlord can deliver possession, the term of this amendment and the Lease shall
be extended by such delay and Landlord and Tenant do hereunder agree
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to promptly amend this Amendment to confirm the actual Lease Amendment term as
should be so extended.
4.
Base Rental
Paragraph 3 of the Fourth Lease Amendment is modified as follows: Lessee
hereby agrees to pay the following base monthly rental to Lessor for the
Expanded Premises:
Original Premises Additional Space Expanded Premises
Months Base Monthly Rental Base Monthly Rental Base Monthly Rental
09/01/96-07/31/97 $10,682.00 $6948.00 $17,630.00
08/01/97-07/31/98 $11,127.00 $7193.00 $18,320.00
08/01/98-07/31/99 $11,572.00 $7438.00 $19,010.00
08/01/99-07/31/00 $12,017.00 $7682.00 $19,699.00
08/01/00-07/31/01 $12,462.00 $7927.00 $20,389.00
5.
Additional Rent
Tenant shall pay Additional Rent as defined in Amendment 4 and shall be
determined using the base year 1994 for Suite 600, 10,682 rsf and 1996 for Suite
630, 5,872 rsf.
6.
Relocation Expenses
Lessee will pay for all moving and relocation expenses for The March of
Dimes to relocate to the fifth (5th) floor as defined in Exhibit B. Lessor and
Lessee agree that payment of the relocation expenses for The March of Dimes is
the sole responsibility of Lessee, and shall be paid within thirty (30) days of
receipt.
7.
Terms and Conditions
Except as amended herein, Lessor and Lessee hereby agree that all other
terms and conditions of the Lease Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease Amendment
the fifth day of August, 1996.
TENANT:
_______________________________ BLIMPIE CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: ___________________________________
Its:___________________________________
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LANDLORD:
CARFAX ENTERPRISES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
a Delaware limited partnership
By: E.L. Vaduz Enterprises, Inc.
a Delaware corporation, General Partner
_______________________________ By: ___________________________________
Its:___________________________________
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BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
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AL ALABAMA BLIMPIE COLLEGE STREET CORP.
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AL ALABAMA TIDE BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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AL BLIMPIE AARON ALABAMA LEASING CORP.
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AL BLIMPIE MOBILE LEASING CORP.
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AL BLIMPIE MONTGOMERY REALTY CORP.
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AL CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE SERVICES, INC.
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AL FIRST BLIMPIE ALABAMA LEASING CORP.
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AL SECOND BLIMPIE ALABAMA LEASING CORP.
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AL THIRD BLIMPIE ALABAMA LEASING CORP.
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AR ARKANSAS BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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AR BLIMPIE ARKANSAS VENTURES, INC.
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AR BLIMPIE ARKANSAS VENTURES, L.L.C.
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AR CONTINENTAL ARKANSAS BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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AR SECOND BLIMPIE ARKANSAS VENTURES, INC.
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AR THIRD BLIMPIE ARKANSAS VENTURES, INC.
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AZ 1133 DOBSON REALTY CORP.
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AZ ARIZONA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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AZ ARIZONA C K. BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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AZ ARIZONA INDIAN RESERVATION BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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AZ ASSOCIATED ARIZONA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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AZ BLIMPIE ARIZONA VENTURES, INC.
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AZ BLIMPIE CEDAR ARIZONA LEASING CORP.
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AZ BLIMPIE FLAGSTAFF LEASING CORP.
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AZ BLIMPIE NORTHERN ARIZONA REALTY CORP. (aka Kachina)
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AZ BLIMPIE SEDONA ARIZONA VENTURES, INC.
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AZ BROADVIEW CAPITAL CORPORATION
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AZ CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF ARIZONA, INC.
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AZ FIFTH BLIMPIE ARIZONA VENTURES, INC.
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AZ FOURTH BLIMPIE ARIZONA VENTURES, INC.
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AZ SECOND ASSOCIATED ARIZONA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
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AZ SECOND BLIMPIE ARIZONA VENTURES, INC.
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AZ THIRD BLIMPIE ARIZONA VENTURES, INC.
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AZ VISTA ARIZONA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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CA 1501 WASHINGTON BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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CA BLIMPCO PLEASANT CALIFORNIA LEASING CORP.
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CA BLIMPCO SHASTA CALIFORNIA LEASING CORP.
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CA BLIMPIE ANTELOPE CALIFORNIA VENTURES, INC.
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CA BLIMPIE CEDAR CALIFORNIA LEASING CORP.
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CA BLIMPIE CONCORD LEASING CORP.
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CA BLIMPIE SONOMA LEASING CORP.
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CA FIRST CALIFORNIA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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CA LINCOLN FUNDING CORP.
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CA SECOND CALIFORNIA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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CA SIERRA BLIMPIE CALIFORNIA LEASING CORP.
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CA THIRD BLIMPIE CALIFORNIA LEASING CORP.
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CO AURORA MALL COLORADO BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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CO BLIMPIE BLUFFS REALTY CORP.
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CO BLIMPIE BROOMFIELD COLORADO LEASING
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CO BLIMPIE COLORADO REALTY VENTURES, L.L.C.
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CO BLIMPIE COLORADO SPRINGS REALTY CORP.
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CO BLIMPIE ENGLEWOOD REALTY CORP.
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CO BLIMPIE LAKEWOOD COLORADO REALTY CORP.
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CO BLIMPIE RED ROCK VENTURES, INC.
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CO BLIMPIE SPEEDWAY LEASING CORP.
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CO BLIMPIE SPRING CREEK LEASING CORP.
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CO BLIMPIE THORNTON COLORADO REALTY CORP.
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CO BLIMPIE WESTMINSTER COLORADO REALTY CORP.
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CO CHERRY CREEK COLORADO BLIMPIE LEASING, INC.
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CO COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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CO COLORADO BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
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CO COLORADO CONVENIENCE STORE BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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CO CONOCO OIL COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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CO EIGHTH COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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CO ELEVENTH COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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CO FIFTH COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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CO FOURTH COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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CO FOURTH COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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CO FOURTH COLORADO BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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CO ILIFF SQUARE BLIMPIE COLORADO LEASING CORP.
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CO KING COLORADO BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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CO NINTH COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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CO SECOND COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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CO SECOND COLORADO BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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CO SEVENTH COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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CO SIXTH COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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CO TENTH COLORADO BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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CO THIRD COLORADO BLIMPIE CORP.
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CO THIRD COLORADO BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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CT BLIMPIE CONNECTICUT REALTY VENTURES, L. L. C.
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CT BLIMPIE CONNECTICUT VENTURES, INC.
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CT BLIMPIE HARTFORD LEASING CORP.
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CT CONNECTICUT AREA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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CT CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE CONNECTICUT REALTY, INC.
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CT CONTINENTAL CONNECTICUT BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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CT FOURTH BLIMPIE CONNECTICUT VENTURES, INC.
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CT SECOND BLIMPIE CONNECTICUT VENTURES, INC.
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CT SECOND CONTINENTAL CONNECTICUT BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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CT THIRD BLIMPIE CONNECTICUT VENTURES, INC.
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FL BLIMPIE AIRPARK FLORIDA LEASING CORP.
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FL BLIMPIE BROWARD LEASING CORP.
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BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
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FL BLIMPIE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
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FL BLIMPIE CAPITAL VENTURE, INC.
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FL BLIMPIE CHARLOTTE FLORIDA LEASING CORP.
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FL BLIMPIE CLEARWATER REALTY CORP.-SEE BLIMPIE Tampa Shell Leasing, Inc.
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FL BLIMPIE CUTLER FLORIDA LEASING CORP.
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FL BLIMPIE FORT FLORIDA LEASING CORP.
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FL BLIMPIE JUSTICE FLORIDA LEASING CORP.
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FL BLIMPIE LAKE CITY LEASING CORP.
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FL BLIMPIE OKALOOSA LEASING CORP.
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FL BLIMPIE PERSHING FLORIDA VENTURES, INC.
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FL BLIMPIE PINELLAS FLORIDA LEASING INC.
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FL BLIMPIE TAMPA SHELL LEASING, INC.
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FL BLIMPIE VERO BEACH LEASING CORP.
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FL COLLIER COUNTY BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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FL CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE ENTERPRISES, INC.
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FL CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF TAMPA, INC.
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FL CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE SERVICES, INC.
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FL FIFTH INTERCONTINENTAL FLORIDA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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FL FLORIDA BLIMPIE FRANCHISES, INC.
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FL FLORIDA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP. (IRS reassigned EIN was 58-6287115)
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FL FOURTH INTERCONTINENTAL FLORIDA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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FL FOURTH NORTHWEST FLORIDA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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FL FOURTH TAMPA BLIMPIE REALTY VENTURE, INC.
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FL HILLSBORO BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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FL INTERCONTINENTAL FLORIDA BLIMPIE LEASING, INC.
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FL INTERNATIONAL BLIMPIE SERVICES, INC.
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FL INTERNATIONAL WEST COAST BLIMPIE SERVICES, INC.
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FL LAGO PLAZA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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FL LAKELAND BLIMPIE TEXACO LEASING CORP.
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FL LINCOLN FUNDING CORP.
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BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
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FL NEW PORT RICHEY FLORIDA BLIMPEX CORP.
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FL NORTHWEST FLORIDA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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FL ORLANDO AREA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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FL PLANT CITY BLIMPIE TEXACO LEASING CORP.
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FL S.G.D.T. BLIMPIE LEASING, INC.
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FL SECOND BLIMPIE BROWARD LEASING CORP.
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FL SECOND COLLIER COUNTY BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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FL SECOND INTERCONTINENTAL FLORIDA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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FL SECOND INTERNATIONAL FLORIDA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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FL SECOND NORTHWEST FLORIDA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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FL SECOND NORTHWEST FLORIDA BLIMPIE, INC.
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FL SECOND ORLANDO AREA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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FL SECOND TAMPA BLIMPIE REALTY VENTURE, INC.
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FL TAMPA BLIMPIE REALTY VENTURE, INC.
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FL THIRD BLIMPIE BROWARD LEASING CO.
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FL THIRD INTERCONTINENTAL FLORIDA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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FL THIRD NORTHWEST FLORIDA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
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FL THIRD TAMPA BLIMPIE REALTY VENTURE, INC.
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GA 1337 POWERS FERRY REALTY CORP.
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GA 1337 POWERS FERRY RESTAURANT, INC.
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GA ASTOR RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
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GA BLIMPIE CAPITAL CORPORATION OF GEORGIA, INC.
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GA BLIMPIE CEDAR GEORGIA LEASING CORP.
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GA BLIMPIE CHRIS GEORGIA LEASING CORP.
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GA BLIMPIE FAYETTEVILLE LEASING CORP.
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GA BLIMPIE GEORGIA CROSSINGS LEASING CORP.
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GA BLIMPIE GEORGIA EDGEWOOD LEASING CORP.
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GA BLIMPIE GEORGIA LEASING CORP.
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GA BLIMPIE LITHE LEASING CORP.
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GA BLIMPIE LOGAN LEASING CORP.
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BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
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GA BLIMPIE NEWNAN VENTURES, INC.
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GA BLIMPIE NORCROSS LEASING CORP.
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GA BLIMPIE NORTHSIDE GEORGIA LEASING, L. L.C.
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GA BLIMPIE PLEASANT GEORGIA LEASING CORP.
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GA BLYMPIES BASE, L.L.C.
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GA BROADVIEW CAPITAL CORPORATION
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GA BROADWAY ASTOR REALTY, INC.
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GA CENTRAL GEORGIA BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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GA CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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GA CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE SERVICES, INC.
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GA DIXIE BLIMPIE GEORGIA LEASING CORP.
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GA FOURTH GEORGIA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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GA GEORGIA CAPITAL CORPORATION
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GA GREATER ATLANTA BLIMPIE LEASING CORPORATION
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GA INTERCONTINENTAL BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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GA LINCOLN FUNDING CORPORATION
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GA SECOND BLIMPIE CHRIS GEORGIA LEASING, CORP.
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GA SECOND GEORGIA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP
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GA SECOND GREATER ATLANTA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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GA SECOND STATE OF GEORGIA BLIMPIE VENTURES INC.
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GA STATE OF GEORGIA BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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GA THIRD GEORGIA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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GA THIRD GREATER ATLANTA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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GA VALDOSTA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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HI BLIMPIE HIGHLANDS REALTY CORP.
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HI BLIMPIE MAPUNAPUNA LEASING CORP.
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HI BLIMPIE PACIFIC RIM INC.
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HI BLIMPIE PRINCE HAWAII REALTY CORP.
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HI BLIMPIE WAIPAHU LEASING CORP.
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HI MILILANI BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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BLIMPIE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
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HI SAND ISLAND HAWAII BLIMPIE LEASING
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HI SECOND HAWAII BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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HI VARSITY CENTER HAWAII BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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IA BLIMPIE IOWA VENTURES INC.
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IA BLIMPIE MARSHALL LEASING CORP.
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IA BLIMPIE OHIO REALTY GROUP, INC.
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IA BLIMPIE SIOUX REALTY CORP.
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IA CONTINENTAL IOWA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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IA FIRST IOWA BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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IA FOURTH BLIMPIE IOWA VENTURES, INC.
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IA SECOND BLIMPIE IOWA VENTURES, INC.
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IA SECOND CONTINENTAL IOWA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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IA SECOND IOWA BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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IA THIRD BLIMPIE IOWA VENTURES, INC.
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IA THIRD CONTINENTAL IOWA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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ID BLIMPIE OF IDAHO, INC.
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ID BLIMPIE TWIN PEAKS IDAHO, INC.
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ID SECOND BLIMPIE OF IDAHO, INC.
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IL BLIMPIE FULTON ILLINOIS LEASING CORP.
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IL BLIMPIE ILLINOIS LEASING, L.L.C.
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IL BLIMPIE OF CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, INC.
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IL BLIMPIE PEORIA REALTY CORP.
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IL BLIMPIE PERSHING ILLINOIS LEASING CORP.
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IL BLIMPIE SHOWROOM VENTURES, INC.
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IL CONSOLIDATED ILLINOIS BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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IL ILLINOIS BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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IL INTERNATIONAL BLIMPIE OF ILLINOIS, INC.
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IL NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS REALTY CORP.
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IL SECOND ILLINOIS BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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IL SECOND INTERNATIONAL BLIMPIE OF ILLINOIS, INC.
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IL THIRD ILLINOIS BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
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IL THIRD INTERNATIONAL BLIMPIE OF ILLINOIS, INC.
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IN ASSOCIATED BLIMPIE REAL ESTATE OF INDIANA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN BLIMPIE INDIANA COLLEGE MALL LEASING CORP.
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IN BLIMPIE LAFAYETTE LEASING CORP.
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IN BLIMPIE PARK INDiANA REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN BLIMPIE PERSHING INDIANA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN CLARKESVILLE INDIANA REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN FIRST BLIMPIE INDIANAPOLIS LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN FIRST INDIANA BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN GREENWOOD INDIANA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN HOOSIER INDIANA BLIMPIE CORP.
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IN INDIANA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
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IN SECOND BLIMPIE INDIANA COLLEGE MALL LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN SECOND CLARKESVILLE INDIANA REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN SECOND INDIANA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN THIRD INDIANA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS BLIMPIE MERRIAM KANSAS LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF KANSAS, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS FIRST KANSAS BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS FIRST KANSAS STATE BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS KANSAS BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS KANSAS CITY BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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KS OLATHE KANSAS BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS SECOND CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF KANSAS, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS SECOND KANSAS STATE BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KY BLIMPIE KENTUCKY VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KY CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF KENTUCKY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KY CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE SERVICES OF KENTUCKY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KY FOURTH BLIMPIE KENTUCKY VENTURES, INC.
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
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KY SECOND BLIMPIE KENTUCKY VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KY SECOND CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE SERVICES OF KENTUCKY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KY THIRD BLIMPIE KENTUCKY VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LA BLIMPIE LOUISIANA REALTY, L. L. C.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LA BLIMPIE LOUISIANA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LA DELTA BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LA SECOND BLIMPIE LOUISIANA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LA SECOND LOUISIANA BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LA THIRD BLIMPIE LOUISIANA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LA THIRD LOUISIANA BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MA BLIMPIE MASSACHUSETTS VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MA BLIMPIE NORTH HAMPTON REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MA CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF MASS., INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MA CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF MASSACHUSSETTS, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MA MASSACHUSETTS BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MA SECOND BLIMPIE MASSACHUSETTS VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI 4236 KALAMAZOO AVENUE MICHIGAN BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI BLIMPIE AARON MICHIGAN LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI BLIMPIE HOLLAND MICHIGAN LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI BLIMPIE TAMI MICHIGAN VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI CONTINENTAL MICHIGAN BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI DUCHESS MICHIGAN BLIMPIE CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI FIFTH MICHIGAN BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI FOURTH MICHIGAN BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI INGHAM COUNTY BLIMPIE REALTY CORP
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MI INTERCONTINENTAL MICHIGAN BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI MADISON HEIGHTS MICHIGAN BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI MICHIGAN BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI OAKLAND COUNTY BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI OTTOWA COUNTY BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
================================================================================
MI SAGINAW COUNTY BLIMPIE REALTY
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI SECOND BLIMPIE AARON MICHIGAN LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI SECOND INTERCONTINENTAL MICHIGAN BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI SECOND MICHIGAN BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI SECOND MICHIGAN BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI SECOND OTTAWA COUNTY BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI SIXTH MICHIGAN BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI THIRD INTERCONTINENTAL MICHIGAN BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI THIRD MICHIGAN BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI THIRD MICHIGAN BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF MINNESOTA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN EDEN PRAIRIE MINNESOTA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN EDINA MINNESOTA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN FOURTH CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF MINNESOTA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN MINNESOTA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN SECOND CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF MINNESOTA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN THIRD CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF MINNESOTA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO BLIMPIE MISSOURI REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO BLIMPIE OF MISSOURI, INC. (Reinc. 11/1/95)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF MISSOURI, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO FIFTH BLIMPIE MISSOURI REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO FOURTH BLIMPIE MISSOURI REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO FOURTH BLIMPIE OF MISSOURI, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO KC BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO SECOND BLIMPIE MISSOURI REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO SECOND BLIMPIE OF MISSOURI, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO SECOND KANSAS BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO THIRD BLIMPIE MISSOURI REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO THIRD BLIMPIE OF MISSOURI, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MS BLIMPIE GULFPORT MISSISSIPPI LEASING CORP.
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LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
================================================================================
MS CONTINENTAL MISSISSIPPI BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MS MISSISSIPPI BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MS SECOND CONTINENTAL MISSISSIPPI BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MS SECOND MISSISSIPPI BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MT BLIMPIE MONTANA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE BASE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE CHEROKEE NORTH CAROLINA LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE GREENSBORO NORTH CAROLINA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE GREENVILLE NORTH CAROLINA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE GUILFORD NORTH CAROLINA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE KNIGHTDALE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE NORTH CAROLINA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE OF WINSTON-SALEM, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE ROCKINGHAM NORTH CAROLINA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC BLIMPIE SYLVA NORTH CAROLINA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC MARKET NORTH CAROLINA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC OLEANDER NORTH CAROLINA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC PRINCESS NORTH CAROLINA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC SECOND BLIMPIE NORTH CAROLINA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC SECOND OLEANDER NORTH CAROLINA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC THIRD BLIMPIE NORTH CAROLINA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ND BLIMPIE NORTH DAKOTA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ND BLIMPIE UNIVERSITY NORTH DAKOTA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE BLIMPIE LITTLE KING ACQUISITION CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE CONSOLIDATED NEBRASKA BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE NEBRASKA LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE LINCOLN CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE SECOND BLIMPIE NEBRASKA VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE SECOND LINCOLN CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
================================================================================
NE SECOND WEST OMAHA BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE THIRD LINCOLN CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE WEST OMAHA BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ 740 BROADWAY TOP FLOOR CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ BLIMPIE CAPITAL CORPORATION
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ BLIMPIE CEDAR NEW JERSEY LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ BLIMPIE FERRY JERSEY LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ BLIMPIE FUNDING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ BLIMPIE NEW JERSEY LEASING, L.L.C.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ BROADVIEW CAPITAL CORP., INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ BROADWAY ASTOR REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ FIFTH GARDEN STATE BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ FIRST PARAMUS NEW JERSEY BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ FIRST PHILLIPSBURG NEW JERSEY BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ FOURTH GARDEN STATE BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ GARDEN STATE BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ LINCOLN FUNDING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ NINTH GARDEN STATE BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ SECOND GARDEN STATE BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ SIXTH GARDEN STATE BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ STIRLING NEW JERSEY BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ THIRD GARDEN STATE BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ TRI-STATE BLIMPIE LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NM BLIMPIE DUCHESS NEW MEXICO VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NM BLIMPIE NEW MEXICO VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NM BLIMPIE RENEE OF NEW MEXICO, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NM BLIMPIE SKOSHIE NEW MEXICO LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NM SANTA FE BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV BLIMPIE NEVADA MEADOWS LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
================================================================================
NV BLIMPIE NEVADA REALTY VENTURES, L.L.C.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV BLIMPIE PERSHING NEVADA LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV LAS VEGAS BLIMPIE LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV LONG ISLAND LEASENV, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV NEVADA BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV NEVADA BLMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV RENO BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV SECOND LAS VEGAS BLIMPIE LEASING INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV SECOND NEVADA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV SECOND NEVADA BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV THIRD LAS VEGAS BLIMPIE LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV THIRD NEVADA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV THIRD NEVADA BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY 1981 BLIMCO LEASING, INC. (REI/ORIG 7/8/82))
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY 26 PARK BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BL-JL 444, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BLIMPIE 26 NEW YORK, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BLIMPIE ALBANY LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BLIMPIE FIRST AVE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BLIMPIE HIGHLAND NEW YORK REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BLIMPIE KINGSTON REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BLIMPIE LONG ISLAND REALTY L.L.C.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BLIMPIE NEW YORK VALLEY LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BLIMPIE NEW YORK VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BORDER 100, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY BROADWAY ASTOR REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE ISLAND REALTY, INC. (Reinc 11/8/95)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF MASS., INC. (a NEW YORK CORP)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE SERVICES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY DUCHESS NEW YORK BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STATE CORPORATION NAME
================================================================================
NY FIRST BRONX BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY FOURTH LONG ISLAND BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY FOXIE NEW YORK BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY HAUPPAUGE BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY HOLYOKE BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY INTERCONTINENTAL BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY LONG ISLAND BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY PLYMOUTH BLIMPIE, INC. (Orig 3/21/90)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY POUGHKEEPSIE BLIMPIE, INC. (Orig 3/22/90)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY REGIS NEW YORK BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY SECOND BLIMPIE NEW YORK VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY SECOND LONG ISLAND BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY SKOSHIE NEW YORK BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY STATEN ISLAND BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY THIRD LONG ISLAND BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE BEREA OHIO VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE CINCINNATI VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE DAYTON OHIO REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE DENNIS OHIO LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE DUCHESS OHIO LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE HUDSON LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE KENT OHIO REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE MALL OF OHIO, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE OHIO REALTY GROUP, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH BLIMPIE OHIO VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH CLEVELAND BLIMCO REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH CLEVELAND BLIMPCO REALTY, INC. (formerly CLEVELAND BLIMPIE REALTY,
INC.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF OHIO, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH GREATER OHIO BLIMPIE LEASING INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH SECOND BLIMPIE OHIO REALTY GROUP, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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STATE CORPORATION NAME
================================================================================
OH SECOND BLIMPIE OHIO VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH SECOND CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF OHIO, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH THIRD BLIMPIE OHIO VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OK FIRST OKLAHOMA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OK SECOND OKLAHOMA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OK THIRD OKLAHOMA BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OR BLIMPIE CLACKAMAS REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OR BLIMPIE OREGON VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OR DOWNTOWN PORTLAND BLIMPIE REALTY CORP
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OR FOURTH NORTHWEST BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OR NORTHWEST BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OR SECOND BLIMPIE CLACKAMAS REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OR SECOND NORTHWEST BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OR THIRD NORTHWEST BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PA BLIMPIE REAL ESTATE OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RI RHODE ISLAND BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RI BLIMPIE NEWPORT VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RI BLIMPIE RHODE ISLAND VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RI SECOND BLIMPIE RHODE ISLAND VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC AIKEN CAROLINA BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC BLIMPIE COLUMBIA REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC BLIMPIE GREENVILLE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC CONSOLIDATED BLIMPIE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC FOURTH CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC SECOND CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC SPARTANBURG BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC SUMMERVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC THIRD CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SD BLIMPIE AARON SOUTH DAKOTA LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STATE CORPORATION NAME
================================================================================
SD SOUTH DAKOTA BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN BLIMPIE AARON TENNESSEE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN BLIMPIE ALBATROSS TENNESSEE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN BLIMPIE KNOXVILLE LEASING CORP
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN BLIMPIE TENNESSEE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN BLIMPIE WAREHOUSE ROW LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN CHATTANAOOGA BLIMPIE REALTY CORPORATION
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN NASHVILLE BLIMPIE SERVICES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN NASHVILLE BLIMPIE SERVICES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN SECOND BLIMPIE TENNESSEE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN THIRD BLIMPIE TENNESSEE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX 14760 WALLISVILLE BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX 17438 HIGHWAY BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX 4702 SCOTT REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX 7435 EAST FM BLIMPIE, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX 9760 WESTHEIMER BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX ASSOCIATED FOOD SERVICES OF THE SOUTHWEST, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX ASSOCIATED TEXAS BLIMPIE FOOD SERVICES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE BELTLINE TEXAS VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE CEDAR TEXAS LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE FIESTA TEXAS VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE FORT WORTH REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE GREENS LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE PLANO TEXAS REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE SAN ANTONIO REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE SKILLMAN TEXAS REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE TEXARCANA REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE TEXAS CONTINENTAL REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE TEXAS VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX BLIMPIE WESTLAKE TEXAS VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STATE CORPORATION NAME
================================================================================
TX FIRST DALLAS BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX FOURTH BLIMPIE TEXAS VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX GREATER TEXAS BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX INDALTEX TEXAS LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX INTERCONTINENTAL BLIMPIE VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX INTERDAL BLIMPIE LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX INTERNATIONAL LIQUIDATION SHELTER CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX KINGS CROSSING BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX LONESTAR STATE BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX MCALLEN TEXAS MALL BLIMPIE LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX NORTHWEST FREEWAY BLIMPIE TEXACO LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX PLAZA BLIMPIE TEXAS LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX SECOND ASSOCIATED TEXAS BLIMPIE FOOD SERVICES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX SECOND BLIMPIE TEXAS VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX SMITH COUNTY BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX SOUTHWEST FREEWAY BLIMPIE TEXACO LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX THIRD BLIMPIE TEXAS VENTURES, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX VALLEY FAIR BLIMPIE TEXAS LEASING, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX WEST TEXAS BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UT BLIMPIE OF UTAH LIMITED
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UT BLIMPIE UTAH LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UT BROADVIEW CAPITAL CORPORATION.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UT BROADVIEW CAPITAL REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UT BROADWAY ASTOR REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UT SECOND WEST POINT BLIMPIE UTAH REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UT WEST POINT BLIMPIE UTAH REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA BLIMPIE WASHINGTON REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE WASHINGTON REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA SEATTLE BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA SECOND SEATTLE BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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LEASING SUBSIDIARIES
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STATE CORPORATION NAME
================================================================================
WA SECOND WASHINGTON NORTHWEST BLIMPIE REALTY, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA SPOKANE COUNTY BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA SUPER MALL OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST BLIMPIE CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA THIRD WASHINGTON NORTHWEST BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA VANCOUVER CONTINENTAL BLIMPIE WASHINGTON REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA WASHINGTON NORTHWEST BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI BLIMPIE CLAIRE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI CONTINENTAL WISCONSIN BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI SECOND WISCONSIN BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI WISCONSIN BLIMPIE REALTY CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WV BLIMPIE WEST VIRGINIA LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WY CONTINENTAL WYOMING BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WY FIRST WYOMING BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WY SECOND WYOMING BLIMPIE LEASING CORP.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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