BRAZIL FAST FOOD CORP
10-Q, 1999-08-13
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                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

/X/ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
    Act of 1934

    For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999

                               or

/ / Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
    Act of 1934

Commission File Number: 0-23278

                            Brazil Fast Food Corp.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          Delaware                                           13-3688737

(State or other jurisdiction of                           (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                           Identification No.)

            Av. Brasil, 6431, CEP 21040-360, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
                   (Address of principal executive offices)

                              011-55-21-564-6452
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

             (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report)

  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. /X/ Yes / / No

               Applicable only to Issuers Involved in Bankruptcy
                  Proceeding During the Preceding Five Years:

  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court. / / Yes / / No

Applicable Only to Corporate Issuers:

  Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

              3,233,410 shares of Common Stock at August 10, 1999
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                        Part 1 - Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

  The condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by
Brazil Fast Food Corp. (the "Company"), without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. While certain information
and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or
omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, the Company believes that the
disclosures made herein are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading.
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                    BRAZIL FAST FOOD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)

================================================================================

                                     ASSETS
                                     ------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           June 30, 1999      December 31, 1998
                                                                           --------------     -----------------
                                                                            (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                       <C>               <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
   Cash and cash equivalents                                                   R$   616              R$   817
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
      accounts of R$187                                                           2,299                 2,146
   Inventories                                                                      576                   660
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                      1,057                   545
                                                                               --------              --------

             TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                                                 4,548                 4,168

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET                                                      23,384                22,587

DEFERRED CHARGES, NET                                                            11,783                12,162

OTHER RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS                                                2,760                 2,715
                                                                               --------              --------

             TOTAL ASSETS                                                      R$42,475              R$41,632
                                                                               ========              ========

                      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                      ------------------------------------

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Notes payable                                                                  R$ 3,440              R$ 4,565
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                           3,882                 3,937
  Payroll and related accruals                                                    3,604                 2,397
  Taxes, other than income taxes                                                  3,654                 2,355
  Deferred income                                                                   866                   866
  Other                                                                             359                   237
                                                                               --------              --------

             TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                                           15,805                14,357

NOTES PAYABLE, less current portion                                               8,012                 5,194

DEFERRED INCOME, less current portion                                             2,212                 2,084

OTHER LIABILITIES                                                                 1,078                     -
                                                                               --------              --------

             TOTAL LIABILITIES                                                   27,107                21,635
                                                                               --------              --------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; no
     shares issued                                                                    -                     -
  Common stock, $.0001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized;
   and 3,233,410 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 1999 and
   December 31, 1998, respectively                                                    1                     1
  Additional paid-in capital                                                     46,226                46,226
  Deficit                                                                       (30,428)              (25,902)
  Accumulated comprehensive loss                                                   (431)                 (328)
                                                                               --------              --------

             TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                          15,368                19,997
                                                                               --------              --------

             TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                        R$42,475              R$41,632
                                                                               ========              ========

</TABLE>
            See Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

                                       1
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                    BRAZIL FAST FOOD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
================================================================================

                                                           For the Six
                                                           Months Ended
                                                             June 30,
                                                       ----------------------
                                                        1999          1998
                                                       ----------  ----------

NET OPERATING REVENUES:
  Restaurant sales                                     R$ 27,503   R$ 33,690
  Franchise income                                         1,343         906
  Other income                                             1,311       1,086
                                                       ---------   ---------

         TOTAL NET OPERATING REVENUES                     30,157      35,682
                                                       ---------   ---------
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of restaurant sales                                10,537      12,268
  Restaurant payroll and other employee benefits           6,490       8,295
  Restaurant occupancy and other expenses                  3,345       3,855
  Depreciation and amortization                            1,567       2,136
  Other operating expenses                                 4,238       5,429
  Selling expenses                                         1,636       2,012
  General and administrative expenses                      3,239       4,658
                                                       ---------   ---------

         TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES                         31,052      38,653
                                                       ---------   ---------

(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                                      (895)     (2,971)

INTEREST (EXPENSE)                                        (2,036)    ( 1,159)

FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS                                     (1,595)       -
                                                       ---------   ---------
NET (LOSS)                                                (4,526)     (4,130)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
  FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT                   (103)        (50)
                                                       ---------   ---------

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS                                     R$ (4,629)  R$ (4,180)
                                                       =========   =========

BASIC NET (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE                      R$  (1.40)  R$  (1.34)
                                                       =========   =========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE BASIC COMMON SHARES
  OUTSTANDING                                          3,233,410   3,087,376
                                                       =========   =========

            See Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

                                       2
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                    BRAZIL FAST FOOD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

================================================================================

                                                    For the Three Months
                                                       Ended June 30,
                                                    ---------------------
                                                       1999        1998
                                                    ---------   ---------
NET OPERATING REVENUES:
  Restaurant sales                                  R$ 13,119   R$ 15,309
  Franchise income                                        722         473
  Other income                                            633         548
                                                    ---------   ---------

    TOTAL NET OPERATING REVENUES                       14,474      16,330
                                                    ---------   ---------

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of restaurant sales                              5,024       5,598
  Restaurant payroll and other employee benefits        3,125       4,082
  Restaurant occupancy and other expenses               1,623       1,876
  Depreciation and amortization                           790       1,076
  Other operating expenses                              2,021       2,601
  Selling expenses                                        983       1,032
  General and administrative expenses                   1,540       2,232
                                                    ---------   ---------

    TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES                           15,106      18,497
                                                    ---------   ---------

(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                                   (632)     (2,167)

INTEREST (EXPENSE)                                       (953)       (755)

FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN                                     804        -
                                                    ---------   ---------

NET (LOSS)                                               (781)     (2,922)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
   FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION ADJUSTMENT                (14)        (11)
                                                    ---------   ---------

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS                                  R$   (795)  R$ (2,933)
                                                    =========   =========


BASIC NET (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE                   R$   (.24)  R$   (.93)
                                                    =========   =========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE BASIC COMMON SHARES
 OUTSTANDING                                        3,233,410   3,133,037
                                                    =========   =========

            See Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

                                       3
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                    BRAZIL FAST FOOD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                     FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

================================================================================

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                     Additional            Cumulative
                            Common Stock             Paid-In              Translation
                               Shares    Par Value   Capital   (Deficit)   Adjustment     Total
                             ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  -----------  ---------
<S>                           <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>          <C>
Balance,  January 1, 1999     3,233,410   R$     1   R$46,226   R$(25,902)  R$    (328)  R$19,997

Net loss                            -          -          -        (4,526)         -       (4,526)

Cumulative translation
 adjustment                         -          -          -           -           (103)      (103)
                             ----------  ---------  ---------  ----------  -----------  ---------

Balance, June 30, 1999        3,233,410  R$      1   R$46,226   R$(30,428)  R$    (431)  R$15,368
                             ==========  =========  =========  ==========  ===========  =========
</TABLE>



           See Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

                                       4
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                    BRAZIL FAST FOOD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

================================================================================

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                         For the Six
                                                                         Months Ended
                                                                           June 30,
                                                                  --------------------------
                                                                       1999          1998
                                                                  ------------   -----------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 Net (loss)                                                       R$  (4,526)    R$  (4,130)
 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash provided by
  (used in) operating activities:
 Net gain on sale of assets                                              (72)            (1)
 Depreciation and amortization                                         1,567          2,136

 Changes in operating assets and expenses:
 (Increase) decrease in:
   Accounts receivable                                                  (153)           592
   Inventories                                                            84            263
   Other current assets                                                 (512)          (233)
   Other assets                                                          (45)            36
 Increase (decrease) in:
   Accounts payable and accrued  liabilities                             (55)        (1,828)
   Payroll and related accruals                                        1,207            205
   Taxes, other than income taxes                                      2,377           (288)
   Deferred income                                                       128           (439)
   Other current liabilities                                             122           (290)
                                                                      ------         ------

    NET CASH  PROVIDED BY (USED IN)  OPERATING ACTIVITIES                122         (3,977)
                                                                      ------         ------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES :
 Capital expenditures                                                 (2,233)        (1,080)
 Proceeds from sale of assets                                            320             77
                                                                      ------         ------

     NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING  ACTIVITIES                         (1,913)        (1,003)
                                                                      ------         ------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 Net borrowings under lines of credit                                  1,693          2,944
 Proceeds from private placement                                           -          1,505
 Proceeds from exercise of options                                         -             23
                                                                      ------         ------

    NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING  ACTIVITIES                         1,693          4,472
                                                                      ------         ------
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES                                        (103)           (52)
                                                                      ------         ------
NET (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH  EQUIVALENTS                            (201)          (560)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF  PERIOD                          817          1,522
                                                                      ------         ------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD                          R$     616     R$     962
                                                                  ==========     ==========

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Non - Cash Investing Activities
- -------------------------------

In 1998, the Company disposed of certain assets and received receivables from
the purchasers in the amount of R$1,247.


           See Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

                                       5
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                    BRAZIL FAST FOOD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

              SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

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NOTE 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

     The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by Brazil Fast
     Food Corp. (the "Company"), without audit.  In the opinion of management,
     all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary
     to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash
     flows at June 30, 1999 and for all periods presented have been made.  The
     results of operations for the period ended June 30, 1999 are not
     necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.  Unless
     otherwise specified all reference in these financial statements to (i )
     "Reais", or "R$" are to the Brazilian Real (singular), or to Brazilian
     Reais (plural), the legal currency of Brazil, and (ii ) "U.S. Dollars" or
     "S" are to United States' dollars.

     Certain information and footnote disclosures prepared in accordance with
     general accepted accounting principles and normally included in the
     financial statements have been condensed or omitted.  It is suggested that
     these financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated
     financial statements and notes included in the Company's Annual Report on
     Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.

NOTE 2 - MANAGEMENT PLANS REGARDING GOING CONCERN

     Since the acquisition on Venbo by the Company in 1996, the Company has
     sustained net losses totaling approximately R$30.4 million.  To date, the
     Company has been dependent upon its initial capital, additional equity and
     debt financing to fund its operating losses and capital expansion.
     Currently, the Company has no debt financing available under its current
     credit lines, other than the ability to finance certain acquisitions of
     property and equipment.

     Management plans to address its immediate and future cash flow needs by
     focusing on a number of areas including: the sale of Company-owned stores;
     reduction of expenses, including head count reductions; the expansion of
     its franchisee base, which would generate additional cash flows from
     royalties and franchise fees without significant capital expenditure; the
     introduction of new programs and menu expansion to meet the wants of the
     consumer.  In order to act on these plans and sustain current operations,
     the Company is dependent upon the continued forbearance of its creditors,
     as well as additional financing.


                                       6
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                    BRAZIL FAST FOOD CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

              SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

================================================================================

NOTE 2 - MANAGEMENT PLANS REGARDING GOING CONCERN (cont'd)

     There can be no assurance that management's plans will be realized, or that
     additional financing will be available to the Company when needed, or at
     terms that are desirable.  Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the
     Company will continue to receive the forbearance of its creditors, or that
     it will locate suitable new franchisees, or desirable locations for new
     franchisees to open stores.  The Company's ability to further reduce
     expenses and head count is directly impacted by its need to maintain and
     infrastructure to support its current and future chain of locations.  The
     Company's ability to remarket Company-owned stores to franchisees, and to
     generate cash flows from such activities, is impacted by the ability to
     locate suitable buyers with the interest and capital to compete such
     transactions, and the time to complete such sales.  Additionally, the
     Company's ability to achieve its plans if further impacted by the
     instability of the economic environment in Brazil, which has a direct
     impact on the desire and ability of consumers to visit fast food outlets.
     The Company is also dependent upon the continued employment of key
     personnel.  These factors, among other, raise substantial doubt about the
     Company's ability to continue as a going concern.


NOTE 3 - RECLASSIFICATIONS

     Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1998 financial statements
     to conform with the current period presentation.


NOTE 4 - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

     In June 1999, the Company's shareholders approved a four for one reverse
     stock split of its common shares. All share and per share amounts have been
     retroactively restated to present the effects of the reverse stock split.


                                       7
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                      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
          OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Introduction

     The world financial market disruptions that were initiated by the Asian
financial crisis in late 1997 and exacerbated by the near-collapse of the
Russian economy in mid-1998 ultimately spread to Brazil in late 1998. Bank
interest rates surged upward beyond 35% per annum, while interest rates on
consumer credit transactions rose to in excess of 8% per month. Unemployment
rose substantially, particularly in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo,
as businesses attempted to cope with curtailed credit facilities and reduced
economic growth. In January 1999, the Brazilian government devalued the Real in
an effort to combat the onset of an economic recession. All of these events led
to a slowdown in Brazilian retail traffic, generally, and to a significant
reduction in the Company's sales for the first three months of 1999 in
particular.

     By the end of the second quarter of 1999, the Brazilian economy began to
show signs of a recovery. The January 1999 currency devaluation had increased
the attractiveness of Brazilian products in world markets. Further, the
Brazilian Central Bank initiated a series of interest rate reductions which
lowered interest rates from approximately 42% per annum at the end of March 1999
to approximately 20% per annum by the end of June 1999. As agricultural and
industrial production increased with the expansion of available credit
facilities, employment and retail sales levels began to rise by the end of the
second quarter of 1999 after several months of stagnation or decline.

     As the Brazilian economy improved during the second quarter of 1999, the
Company's sales also increased.  However, the Company remains burdened with a
significantly higher level of indebtedness and interest expense than it had
experienced prior to the commencement of the economic recession in late 1998.


Restaurant Sales

     Net restaurant sales for Company-owned stores were R$27,503,000 and
R$33,690,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Same
stores sales for the six months ended June 30, 1999 declined approximately 4.5%
when compared with the six months ended June 30, 1998.

     In addition to the macroeconomic factors described above, the approximately
18.4% decrease in second quarter 1999 revenues is attributable to the decrease
in the number of Company-owned retail outlets from 80 at June 30, 1998 to 63 at
June 30, 1999, being the net effect of the closure of three existing outlets,
the opening of
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two new outlets and the sale of 16 outlets to franchisees. This reflects
implementation of the Company's strategy to limit its direct operations to
highly profitable outlets, and to focus its future growth on developing and
expanding its franchise network.

     The decrease in 1999 sales was partially offset by an overall 2% increase
in selling prices, introduction of a new line of bacon products and an improved
incentive program for store personnel.


Franchise Income

     Franchise income was R$1,343,000 and R$906,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.  The 1999 increase of 48.2% was
principally attributable to the expansion of franchised locations, which grew
from 64 units at June 30, 1998 to 98 units at June 30, 1999.

     The growth in the number of franchisees resulted in the Company's receipt
of both increased initial franchise fees and increased royalty income.

     The 1999 decrease in average franchise income was attributable in part to
the opening of new outlets with lower sales levels than those previously in
operation. A number of these outlets are located in smaller cities or were
opened as kiosks in locations in close proximity to other Bob's stores.


Other Income

     Other income, which is mainly derived from suppliers pursuant to license
and exclusivity agreements and marketing fees, was R$1,311,000 and R$1,086,000
for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The decrease of
20.7% was primarily attributable to the termination of one of these agreements.


Cost of Restaurant Sales

     Cost of restaurant sales expressed as a percentage of net operating
revenues were 34.9% and 34.4% for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.

     The 1999 increase is primarily attributable to an approximately 50%
increase in the cost of imported food products and paper goods following the
January 1999 Brazilian currency devaluation and from a 1% increase in sales
taxes.


Restaurant Payroll and Other Employee Benefits

     Restaurant payroll and other employee benefits expressed as a
percentage of net operating revenues decreased from 23.2% in the six
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months ended June 30, 1998 to 21.5% in the six months ended June 30, 1999.

     The 1999 decrease was attributable to lower night shift wages and
transportation benefits for new hires and to reduced daily hours of employment
for store personnel, the benefits of which were partially offset by salary
increases mandated by union agreements.


Restaurant Occupancy Costs and Other Expenses

     Restaurant Occupancy Costs and Other Expenses expressed as a percentage of
net operating revenues were approximately 11.1% and 10.8% for the six months
ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

     The 1999 increase was mainly due to the portion of minimum rent which is
linked to the Brazilian inflation rate.


Depreciation and Amortization

     Depreciation and amortization expense expressed as a percentage of net
operating revenues was approximately 5.2% and 6.0% for the six months ended June
30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

     The 1999 decrease is attributable to the completion of depreciation upon
several assets (leasehold improvements) and to the 1998 year end write-off of
all goodwill, which reduced 1999 amortization levels.


Other Operating Expenses

     Other operating expenses expressed as a percentage of net operating
revenues were approximately 14.1% and 15.2% for the six months ended June 30,
1999 and 1998, respectively. The decrease is due to reductions and non-
renewals of professional service contracts covering such tasks as repair,
maintenance and money collection, partially offset by inflation-driven
adjustments under certain on-going service contracts.


Selling Expenses

     Selling expenses as a percentage of net operating revenues were 5.4% and
5.6% for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.


General and Administrative Expenses

     General and administrative expenses expressed as a percentage of net
operating revenues were approximately 10.7% and 13.1% for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The 1999 reduction
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is mainly due to:

     *    a total headcount reduction of 13 administrative employees (including
          senior managers and 3 managers)

     *    restructuring of the Company's middle management, including the
          outsourcing of some departments in order to reduce administrative
          charges

     *    relocation of the Company's executive and principal administrative
          offices to a Company-owned facility.


Interest Income and Expense

     Net interest expense expressed as a percentage of net operating revenues
were approximately 6.7% and 3.2% for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and
1998, respectively.

     The 1999 increase is primarily due to interest rate increases and an
increase in the Company's level of indebtedness.


Foreign Exchange Loss

     Foreign exchange loss of R$1,595,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1999
was primarily due to the January 1999 devaluation of the Brazilian currency, as
the Company's bank indebtedness is indexed to the U.S. dollar.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     Since March 19, 1996, the Company has funded its operating losses of
R$30,428,000 and made acquisitions of businesses and capital improvements
(including store remodeling) by using cash remaining at the closing of its
acquisition of Vembo, by borrowing funds from various sources and private
placements of securities. As of June 30, 1999, the Company had cash on hand of
R$616,000 and a working capital deficiency of R$11,257,000.

     The Company's capital requirements are primarily for expansion of its
retail operations. Currently, five of the Company's stores are in owned
facilities and all the others are in leased facilities. For the six months ended
June 30, 1999, the Company's EBITDA was R$672,000. During the same period, the
Company's average cost to open a store approximated R$300,000 to R$500,000,
including leasehold improvements, equipment and beginning inventory, as well as
expenses for store design, site selection, lease negotiation, construction
supervision and obtaining permits. The Company currently estimated that capital
expenditures for fiscal 1999 will approximate R$1,000,000. During 1999, the
Company intends to focus its efforts on expanding both the number of its
franchisees and its franchised outlets, neither of which are expected to involve
significant capital
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expenditures by the Company.

     In the first six months of 1999, the Company had net cash used in operating
activities of R$1,240,000 and had net cash used in investing activities of
R$228,000. The primary use of cash for investing activities was for capital
expenditures related to the Company's retail store expansion.

     Management plans to address its immediate and future cash flow needs
include focusing on a number of areas including

     *    the sale of Company-owned stores

     *    reduction of expenses, including headcount reductions

     *    the expansion of its franchisee base, which may be expected to
          generate additional cash flows from royalties and franchise fees
          without significant capital expenditure

     *    the introduction of new programs and menu expansions to meet consumer
          wishes.


     In order to act on these plans and sustain current operations, the Company
is dependent upon the continued forbearance of its creditors, as well as
additional financing.

     There can be no assurance that management's plans will be realized, or that
additional financing will be available to the Company when needed, or at terms
that are desirable. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the Company will
continue to receive the forbearance of its creditors, or that it will locate
suitable new franchisees, or desirable locations for new franchisees to open
stores. The Company's ability to further reduce expenses and head count is
directly impacted by its need to maintain an infrastructure to support its
current and future changing of locations. The Company's ability to re-market
Company-owned stores to franchisees, and to generate cash flows from such
activities, is impacted by the ability to locate suitable buyers with the
interest and capital to complete such transactions, and the time to complete
such sales. Additionally, the Company's ability to achieve its plans is further
impacted by the instability of the economic environment in Brazil, which has a
direct impact on the desire and ability of consumers to visit fast food outlets.
The Company is also dependent upon the continued employment of key personnel.
These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability
to continue as a going concern.


YEAR 2000

     The Company has performed a review of its Year 2000 preparedness relative
to its products and systems, its accounting software and its computer hardware.
The Company believes that it will not incur
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material costs in connection with becoming Year 2000 compliant. In addition, the
Company has received communications from its significant third party vendors and
service providers stating that they are generally on target to become Year 2000
compliant in 1999 if they have not already done so. There can be no assurance
that these third party vendors and service providers will complete their own
Year 2000 compliant projects in a timely manner and that failure to do so would
not have an adverse impact on the Company's business.


QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT MARKET RISK

     The Company does not engage in trading market risk sensitive instruments
and does not purchase hedging instruments or "other than trading" instruments
that are likely to expose the Company to market risk, whether interest rate,
foreign currency exchange, commodity price or equity price risk. The Company has
issued no debt instruments, entered into no forward or future contracts,
purchased no options and entered into no swaps. The Company's primary market
risk exposure is that of interest rate risk. A change in Brazilian interest
rates would affect the rate at which the Company could borrow funds under its
several credit facilities with Brazilian banks and financial institutions.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation
statements relating to the Company's plans, strategies, objectives,
expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including those risk factors set forth in the Company's periodic
filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, most recently in its
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998. Investors are
urged to read such periodic filings.
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                          PART II - Other Information

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

        (a)  Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule
        (b)  None

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<PAGE>

                                  Signatures

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this Report, as amended, to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                      Brazil Fast Food Corp.
                                            (registrant)

Dated:  August 11, 1999

                                      By:  /s/ Peter van Voorst Vader
                                          ----------------------------------
                                           Peter van Voorst Vader
                                           Chief Executive Officer
                                           (Principal Executive Officer)

                                      By:  /s/ Carlos Henrique da Silva Rego
                                          ----------------------------------
                                           Carlos Henrique da Silva Rego
                                           Chief Financial Officer
                                           (Principal Financial and
                                           Accounting Officer)

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