SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 1996
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 0-24736
Famous Sam's Group, Inc., f/k/a U.S. Flywheel Systems, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada 88-0361701
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification number)
8351 East Broadway, Tucson, Arizona 85710
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (520) 296-1110
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (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. YesX No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of
November 20, 1996, there were approximately 1,083,813 shares
outstanding.
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Item 1. Financial Statements
FAMOUS SAM'S GROUP, INC.
(a development stage company)
BALANCE SHEET
September 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
(unaudited)
ASSETS:
Current Assets
Cash $29,770 $18,413
Accounts Receivable 70,017 69,101
Prepaid expenses 6,000 4,255
Total Current Assets 105,787 91,769
Fixed assets (at cost):
Furniture, equipment,
and leasehold improvements 270,765 107,226
Less: Accumulated Depreciation (100,907) 68,258
Net Fixed assets 169,858 38,968
Other Assets:
Trademark, logos, franchise
organizational expenses 143,750 1,178
Deposits and other assets 13,271 93,702
Total Other Assets 157,021 94,880
Total Assets $432,666 $225,617
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 44,029 $19,619
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 122,404 34,202
Deferred franchise fees 37,500 37,500
Total Current Liabilities 166,433 91,321
Total Long-Term Debt 390,933 173,893
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
Preferred stock, $.01 par value per
share, 1,000,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share,
10,000,000 shares authorized, 1,083,813
shares issued and outstanding 1,000 2,000
Additional paid-in-capital 1,000 -
Retained Earnings (Deficit) (126,700) (41,597)
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (124,700) (39,597)
Total Liabilities and Equity (Deficit) $432,666 $225,617
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these statements.
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FAMOUS SAM'S GROUP, INC.
(a development stage company)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
3 Mos. Ended 3 Mos. Ended 9 Mos. Ended 9 Mos. Ended
Sep. 30, 1996 Sep. 30, 1995 Sep. 30, 1996 Sep. 30, 1995
Revenues:
Franchise fee $ 0 $ 25,000 $ 34,250 $ 92,500
Franchise royalties 151,612 120,949 437,084 324,676
Franchise advertising 22,765 27,505 79,560 78,215
Entertaining fees and
other income 25,325 34,416 82,464 87,917
Total revenues 199,702 207,870 633,358 583,308
Expenses:
Advertising 59,204 56,739 180,692 194,397
Salaries and wages 62,973 46,857 168,703 130,631
Office expenses 27,400 43,974 101,123 109,878
Rent 12,978 11,060 34,818 33,273
Professional fees 12,565 15,736 46,761 31,223
Insurance 19,024 8,933 37,610 29,387
Interest expenses 13,428 7,264 31,685 18,341
Legal & accounting 17,592 2,985 31,629 12,772
Taxes and licenses 9,423 10,799 49,005 25,460
Depreciation &
amortization 16,354 2,970 35,940 8,323
Total expenses 250,941 207,317 717,966 593,685
Income (Loss)
before taxes $(51,239) $553 $(84,608) $(10,377)
Income taxes - Note 2
Net Income (Loss) $(51,239) $553 $(84,608) $(10,377)
Net Income (Loss)
per common share $(.06) $(.11)
Weighted average shares920,278 781,585
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these statements.
FAMOUS SAM'S GROUP, INC.
(a development stage company)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Increase (Decrease) in Cash
(Unaudited)
9 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 1996 Sep. 30, 1995
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) $ (84,608) $ (10,377)
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 35,940 8,323
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 1,164 (20,434)
Prepaid expenses 2,386 10,259
Refundable deposits 82,284 (55,670)
Accounts payable 54,692 (2,255)
Accrued expenses (43,921) 15,601
Income taxes (50) 0
Total adjustments 132,495 (44,176)
Net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities 47,887 (54,553)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of assets (164,181) (20,233)
Purchases of miscellaneous assets (151,096)
0
Loans (made) repaid 123,617 3,217
Net cash provided by
(used in) investing activities (191,660) (17,016)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from loans 311,727 196,665
Principal payments on loans (202,477) (85,270)
Prior period adjustment 45,875 0
Net cash provided by
(used in) financing activities 155,125 111,395
Net increase (decrease) in cash 11,352 39,826
Cash at beginning of period 18,413 23,896
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these statements.
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FAMOUS SAM'S GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
1. ORGANIZATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB
and Item 310 (b) of Regulation S-B. Accordingly, they do not include
all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion
of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals)
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ended December 31, 1996. The unaudited consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with consolidated financial
statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-KSB
for the year ended December 31, 1995.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of Famous Sam's Group, Inc. ("Famous Sam's Group"), and Famous Sam's
Franchise Corporation ("FSFC"). (Famous Sam's Group and FSFC are
collectively referred to herein as the "Company.") All material
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
On July 23, 1996, Famous Sam's Group, acquired all of the outstanding
shares of FSFC, then a privately-held Arizona Corporation, in a stock
for stock exchange. Under the terms of this transaction, the
shareholders of FSFC were given 700,000 shares (70%) of the common stock
of Famous Sam's Group ("Common Stock") in exchange for 100% of the
capital of FSFC. As a result, the acquisition has been accounted for
as a reverse acquisition under APB 16. As a result of the acquisition,
the Company is now primarily engaged in the sale of "Famous Sam's"
restaurant/bar franchises. The corporation's offices are located in
Tucson, Arizona.
The information presented has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of APB16 and assumes the acquisition of FSFC occurred at
January 1, 1996.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Revenue Recognition - Franchise agreements outline the contractual
obligations of both the franchisee and franchisor, including
compensation to FSFC for the authorization to operate a Famous Sam's
restaurant/bar and for the use of trademarks.
Franchise Fees - These fees are paid as a purchase price for the right
to operate a Famous Sam's franchise. Prospective franchisees are
evaluated and initial requirements for purchase of the franchise, such
as the acquisition of a liquor license and the franchisee's financial
condition, are evaluated prior to receipt of the franchisee fee. The
franchise fee covers primarily the cost of leasing and training and the
acquisition of leasehold improvements. The fee is generally
nonrefundable. The franchisor may terminate an agreement because of
difficulties in establishing the franchise, such as the inability to
obtain a suitable location or obtain a liquor license. When the
franchisor terminates under those conditions, 50% of the fees are
nonrefundable. The fee is generally recognized in the period received;
however, where significant franchise terms have not been finalized, the
refundable portion of the fee is deferred.
Royalties and Advertising Fees - Royalties and advertising fees are
computed on a percentage of the franchisee's gross liquor, food and
beverage sales. These fees are remitted monthly and are recognized
as income in the same period as franchisee sales.
Property and Equipment - Property and equipment are carried at cost.
Depreciation on property and equipment are computed using the
straight-line method over the useful lives of the assets, which range
from five to seven years.
Income Taxes - Deferred income taxes are provided to give effect to
timing differences between pretax accounting income and net taxable
income for federal income tax reporting purposes. There were no
significant differences between pretax accounting income and net taxable
income for the periods ended September 30, 1996. There is no income tax
accrual due to the current year's loss.
Trademarks - The cost of registering and developing trademarks and logos
are capitalized and amortized over a period of five years. Costs to
modify basic trademarks and logos for specific events or advertising
campaigns are expensed as incurred.
Organization Costs - Organization costs are capitalized and amortized
over a period of five years.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable at September 30, 1996, are summarized as follows:
Franchise royalties $ 55,065
Advertising fees 6,901
Miscellaneous reimbursements 8,051
Total $ 70,017
4. OTHER ASSETS
Other assets include capitalized costs expended for the registration and
development of trademarks and logos, voluntary contributions by FSFC for
improvements to existing franchises, and refundable deposits. These
assets are summarized as follows:
Trademark and logos $ 10,836
Franchise improvements 11,883
Organization costs 150,000
22,719
Accumulated amortization 28,969
Net other assets $ 143,750
5. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt at September 30, 1996, is summarized as follows:
Note payable to relatives of the stockholders and
other individuals, bearing interest at the rate of
10.00% annually, payments of interest only, until
January, 1998, unsecured $ 295,406
Note payables to stockholders, interest at
the rate of 10.00% annually, payments of
$ 2,921 monthly including interest, due
January 31, 1998 81,448
Capital lease obligations, interest at
various rates, payable in monthly
installments of $1,300 through March 2000 58,108
434,962
Less: Current Maturities (44,029)
Total Long-Term Debt $ 390,933
6. LEASE OBLIGATIONS
FSFC leases its offices from the majority shareholder of Famous Sam's
Group on a month-to-month basis. During the nine months ended September
30, 1996, the amount of the lease payment was equal to the amount
required by the stockholder to repay the loans secured against the
building. The amount of the rent payments was $34,818 for the period
ended September 30, 1996.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources: Capital resources from operations
during the three and nine months periods ended September 30, 1996, were
primarily provided by franchise royalties ($151,612 and $437,084,
respectively), franchise advertising ($22,765 and $79,650,
respectively), franchise advertising ($22,765 and $79,650, respectively)
and entertainment fees and other income ($25,325 and $82,464,
respectively). Franchise fees also contributed, but to a much lesser
extent, in the respective amounts of $0 and $34,250 to income from
operations. Capital resources were further provided from an increase
in accounts payable of $88,202. During the first nine months of 1996,
net cash of $47,887 was generated by operations.
Capital resources were also provided from the incurrence of debt in the
amount of $311,727 during the first nine months of 1996, although
$202,477 of this amount was used to repay previous debt which had been
incurred. A prior period adjustment of $45,875, along with the
foregoing, resulted in $155,125 being generated from financing
activities.
The foregoing resulted in an increase in cash of $11,352 during the
first nine months of the current year, after taking into account the
uses discussed immediately above.
Results of Operations:
Famous Sam's Acquisition
In May, 1996, Famous Sam's Group entered into a letter of intent with
FSFC, which was immediately followed by a formal agreement (the
"Reorganization Agreement"). Pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement,
Famous Sam's Group agreed to acquire all of the outstanding capital
stock of FSFC in exchange for 700,000 post-split shares of Common Stock.
Prior to closing under the Reorganization Agreement, Famous Sam's Group
was required to (i) change its name, (ii) change its domicile, (iii)
reverse split its Common Stock, (iv) bring itself current in the filing
of reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, (v) file all the
reports required by federal and state regulatory and taxing authorities,
(vi) transfer all assets in trust for the benefit of its shareholders
prior to the reorganization and (vii) satisfy all liabilities then
outstanding. FSFC, under the Reorganization Agreement, was required to
produce a
business plan that, within one year of closing, reasonably projected
assets of $4,000,000 or more and a net tangible book value of at least
$2,000,000. FSFC was further required under the Reorganization
Agreement to provide audited and unaudited financial statements allowing
for compliance by the Company following closing with the rules and
regulations of the Commission. All conditions to closing were met and
closing occurred on July 23, 1996. In connection with the acquisition,
the Company incurred costs of $150,000, all of which were capitalized
during the third quarter.
Company Operations
Franchise royalties increased $30,663 (25.35%) to $151,612 from $120,949
and $112,408 (34.62%) to $437,084 from $324,676 during the three and
nine month periods ended September 30, 1996, as compared to the
comparable periods of 1995, due to the increase in number of existing
franchised operations in 1996 as compared to 1995 and due to the
maturing sales base of previously existing franchises. Franchise
advertising and entertaining fees and other income remained fairly
constant during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, as
compared to the comparable periods of 1995. Franchise fees fell $25,000
to $0 (100%) and $58,250 (62.97%) to $34,250 from $92,500 during the
respective three and nine month periods of 1996 as compared to their
1995 counterparts, due to the Company having to update its franchise
sales packages and not being able to solicit franchise sales as a
result. These packages have now been updated and franchise sales
solicitations have begun again. Management anticipates closing several
franchise sales in the final quarter of 1996. The Company, therefore,
suffered a slight decrease in revenues to $199,702 from $207,870 during
the third quarter, but, in spite of the foregoing, the nine month period
revenues increased to $633,358 from $583,308, although by not as much
as would have occurred had the franchise sales packages been available
for distribution.
Advertising fees, office expenses, professional fees and rent remained
fairly constant during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1996, as compared to the comparable periods of 1995. Salaries and wages
increased $16,116 (34.39%) to $62,973 from $46,857 and $38,072 (29.14%)
to $168,703 from $130,631 during the first three and nine months of
1996, respectively, as compared to 1995. Also, insurance expenses
increased $10,091 (112.96%) to $19,024 from $8,933 and $8,223 (27.98%)
to $37,610 from $29,387, interest expense increased $6,164 (84.85%) to
$13,428 from $7,264 and $13,344 (72.75%) to $31,685 from $18,341, legal
and accounting expenses increased $14,607 (489.34%) to $17,592 from
$2,985 and $18,857 (147.64%) to $31,629 from $12,772, and depreciation
and amortization increased $13,384 (450.64%) to $16,354 from $2,970 and
$27,617 (331.81%) to $35,940 from $8,323. Tax and license expenses
remained fairly constant during the three months ended September 30,
1996, as compared to the comparable period of 1995 and increased $23,545
(92.47%) to $49,005 from $25,460 for the nine periods being compared.
These increases occurred primarily as a result of the Company's
relocation to new corporate headquarters, the expansion of its franchise
support base to accommodate further franchise sales and the update of
its franchise sales documents, as well as the registration by FSFC in
additional states to sell franchises. The foregoing resulted in
increases of $43,624 (21.04%) to $250,941 from $207,317 and $124,281
(20.93%) to $717,966 from $593,685 in total expenses for the three and
nine month periods ended September 30, 1996, as compared to 1995.
The result of the foregoing was a loss of $51,239 and $84,608 during the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1996 as compared to a
$553 net income and a loss of $10,377 during 1995. Management is
presently negotiating for the sales of several additional franchises and
for the sale of an area development network, many of which are expected
to occur in the final quarter of 1996, the result of which will, if
consummated, significantly improve the operating results of the Company
for the year as a whole.
On September 30, 1996, the Company, indirectly through a wholly-owned
subsidiary, entered into a management agreement with a corporation owned
by two executive officers and members of the Board of Directors of the
Company to manage a franchised operation of FSFC in Tucson, Arizona, the
assets and liabilities of which had just been purchased from an
unaffiliated third-party. The agreement may be terminated by either
party at any time and entitles the Company to retain all revenues
generated by the business during the term of the agreement, and,
correspondingly, requires the Company to pay all expenses, liabilities
and obligations incurred in the purchase and operations of the business.
On October 7, 1996, the Company, indirectly through another wholly-owned
subsidiary, entered into a management contract with an unaffiliated
corporation to manage a second franchised operation in Tucson, Arizona.
The agreement has a four-year term, and entitles the Company to retain
all revenues and, correspondingly, to pay all expenses, liabilities and
obligations incurred in the operation of the business. The agreement
further obligates the Company to assume the payment of two promissory
notes in the original principal amount of $150,000. The Company,
during, but prior to the end of the term of the agreement, may purchase
the business by paying off the foregoing notes and paying $25,000 to the
owners of the business. If the option is exercised during the term of
the agreement and sold by the Company prior to December 31, 1997, the
owner shall also be entitled to receive as additional payment under the
option 25% of the net profit realized on the resale. The Company may
purchase this business at the end of the term of the Agreement by paying
$25,000 to the owners. <PAGE>
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Litigation
No material legal proceedings to which the Company or Famous Sam's (or
any officer or director of the Company or Famous Sam's, or any affiliate
or owner of record or beneficially of more than five percent of the
common stock of the Company, to management's knowledge) is a party or
to which the property of the Company or of Famous Sam's is subject is
pending and no such material proceeding is known by management of the
Company or of Famous Sam's to be contemplated.
Item 2. Change in Securities
This item is not applicable to the Company for the period covered by
this report.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
This item is not applicable to the Company for the period covered by
this report.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
There were no meetings of security holders during the period covered by
this report; thus, this item is not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
There is no additional information which the Company is electing to
report under this item at this time.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
A) Management Agreement by and between Dino of Tucson, Inc., and Alpha
Sam's, Inc. dated September 30, 1996.
B) Management Agreement by and between SWAR, Inc., and Beta Sam's,
Inc. dated October 7, 1996.
C) Form 8-K dated July 23, 1996.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized this
21st day of November, 1996.
FAMOUS SAM'S GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Gerald Ross
Gerald Ross
Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ Sandra Ross
Sandra Ross
Chief Financial Officer
By: /s/ Gerald Ross
Gerald Ross, Director
By: /s/ Sandra Ross
Sandra Ross, Director
By: /s/ Thomas VanBuskirk
Thomas VanBuskirk, Director
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EXHIBIT A
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
DINO OF TUCSON, INC., AND ALPHA SAM'S, INC.
dated September 30, 1996<PAGE>
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
This agreement is made this 30th day of September, 1996, by and
between DINO of TUCSON, INC. ("Dino"), an Arizona corporation, and ALPHA
SAM'S, INC. ("Alpha Sam's"), an Arizona corporation.
WHEREAS, the parties have entered into an agreement on or prior to
September 30, 1996 under which Alpha Sam's has agreed to manage and
operate a restaurant and bar operation ("Subject Business") owned by
Dino, Inc., located at 5801 South Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona, and doing
business as Famous Sam' #7, and
WHEREAS, the parties desire that Alpha Sam's take late immediate
possession of Subject Business and commence management of the Subject
Business, and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to reduce their agreement to writing,
the parties agree as follows:
1. Alpha Sam's shall take possession and control of the Subject
Business on the 30th day of September, 1996, and begin to manage and
operate the business under the terms and conditions contained herein.
At present, Ed McGuire will oversee the day-to-day operations of the
Subject Business.
2. Alpha Sam's shall have the right to retain all gross revenues
received from its operation of the Subject Business during the term of
this Agreement. Alpha Sam's will assume all expenses, liabilities and
obligations incurred relating to the operation of the Subject Business,
including, but not limited to, rent payments, taxes, franchise royalty
payments, note obligations assumed by Dino in acquiring the Subject
Business from Dos Pallesos/Al Ballesteros, utilities, labor and any
other expenses related to the normal and regular operation of the
Subject Business.
3. This agreement will remain in effect until the parties
mutually agree to terminate the agreement. This agreement may also be
terminated upon Dino's sale of the Subject Business to a third party.
DINO OF TUCSON, INC., ALPHA SAM'S, INC.,
an Arizona corporation an Arizona corporation
By: /s/ Gerald Ross By: /s/ Gerald Ross
Gerald Ross, President Gerald Ross, President
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EXHIBIT B
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
SWAR, INC. AND BETA SAM'S, INC.
dated October 7, 1996<PAGE>
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
(with Option to Purchase)
This agreement is made this 7th day of October, 1996, by and
between SWAR, INC., an Arizona corporation, and BETA SAM'S, INC., an
Arizona corporation.
WHEREAS, the parties have entered into an agreement on or prior to
October 7, 1996 whereby Beta Sam's, Inc., will take over management of
a restaurant and bar operation ("Subject Business") owned by SWAR, Inc.,
located at 2480 West Ruthrauff, Tucson, Arizona and doing business as
Famous Sam's #3, and
WHEREAS, the parties desire that Beta Sam's, Inc., take over
possession and control of the Subject Business at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
October 8, 1996 ("Date of Possession") and manage and operate the
Subject Business under the terms and conditions contained herein, and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to reduce their agreement to writing,
the parties agree as follows:
1. Beta Sam's, Inc., shall take over possession and control of
the Subject Business at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 1996.
2. Beta Sam's, Inc., shall retain all gross revenues derived
during the term of this Agreement resulting from its management and
operation of the Subject Business. Beta Sam's, Inc., will assume all
expenses, liabilities and obligations incurred relating to the operation
of the Subject Business, including, but not limited to, rent payments,
taxes, franchise royalty payments, utilities, labor and any other
expenses related to the normal operation of the Subject Business. Such
expenses are limited to those incurred after Beta Sam's, Inc. takes over
possession and control of the Subject Business.
3. Beta Sam's, Inc., will assume the Goetz and Rothman Notes,
totaling approximately ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND and NO CENTS
($150,000.00), payable in monthly installments of approximately THREE
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($3,750.00).
Beta Sam's, Inc., will not assume any other obligations, either past or
future, incurred by (1) SWAR, Inc., its affiliates, designees or
assignees, (2) Al Ballesteros, and/or Dos Pallesos, Inc., or any other
entity through which Al Ballesteros operated or managed the Subject
Business, or (3) David Wilber, or any entity through which David Wilber
operated, managed or exhibited any control over the Subject Business.
4. Beta Sam's, Inc., will operate the Subject Business for a
maximum of four (4) years from the date that its takes control and
possession of the Subject Business. At the end of the four-year period,
Beta Sam's, Inc., at its sole discretion, will either return control and
management of the Subject Business to SWAR, Inc., or its designee or
successor, or will pay SWAR, Inc., or its designee or successor, a total
of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($25,000.00) to purchase
the Subject Business outright.
5. Beta Sam's, Inc., also is granted the right to purchase the
Subject Business at any time during the term of this Agreement. If Beta
Sam's, Inc., elects to exercise its option to purchase the Subject
Business during the term of this Agreement, the purchase price will be
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($25,000.00), plus any
balances on the above referenced Goetz and Rothman Notes. Further,
should Beta Sam's, Inc., elect to exercise its option to purchase the
Subject Business during the term of this Agreement and thereafter
resells the Subject Business prior to December 31, 1997, SWAR, Inc., or
its designee or successor, shall be entitled to 25 % of the net profit
realized by Beta Sam's, Inc., on the sale. The net profit shall be
defined as the resale price, less the following: (1) any and all amounts
paid on the Goetz and Rothman Notes, (2) the $25,000.00 paid by Beta
Sam's, Inc., to exercise its option to purchase the Subject Business
during the term of this Agreement, upon closing of the sale from SWAR,
Inc., to Beta Sam's, Inc., this Management Agreement will terminate
immediately.
6. During the term of this Agreement, SWAR, Inc., will maintain
ownership of the Subject Business. However, Beta Sam's Inc., will use
its own Federal, State and City Tax Identification Numbers for the
payment of taxes. Further, Beta Sam's, Inc., will have all utilities
changed into its own name. All vendor billings from the Date of
Possession forward, during the term of this Agreement will be Beta
Sam's, Inc.'s responsibility and will be secured by a corporate
guarantee. All insurance policies covering the Subject Business will
name SWAR, Inc., as an "additionally insured".
7. SWAR, Inc. will be held harmless from any liability or
obligation incurred by Beta Sam's Inc., in connection with Beta Sam's
Inc.'s operation and management of the Subject Business during the term
of this Agreement.
8. Within five (5) days of the Date of Possession, Beta Sam's,
Inc. will pay to SWAR, Inc., its pro-rata share of the rent for October,
1996, provided that as of the Date of Possession, SWAR, Inc.,has paid
October's rent in full.
9. During the period of time that Beta Sam's, Inc. is operating
and managing the Subject business under the terms of this Agreement,
Beta Sam's, Inc., agrees to operate and manage the Subject Business
under the same terms and conditions as SWAR, Inc., is obligated under
the terms of its Franchise Agreement. If Beta Sam's, Inc., exercises
its option to purchase the Subject Business either during the term of
the Agreement or at its completion, it is contemplated that Famous Sam's
Franchise Corporation will terminate the Franchise Agreement. By
signing this Agreement, SWAR, Inc., agrees and consents to the immediate
termination of its Franchise Agreement with Famous Sam's Franchise
Corporation upon Beta Sam's, Inc.'s exercise of its option to purchase
the Subject Business.
10. At the change of possession of all existing inventory, the
till set-up and unit change fund monies being used by the Subject
Business will become the property of Beta Sam's, Inc. At the expiration
of this Agreement, if Beta Sam's, Inc., does not elect to exercise its
option to purchase the Subject Business, a like amount of monies and
inventory will be returned to SWAR, Inc., or its designee or successor.
11. The parties acknowledge that, on or about February 28, 1996.
Al Ballesteros signed what purports to be a Management Agreement with
SWAR, Inc., related to the management of the Subject Business. The
parties to the present Agreement do not express any opinion concerning
the validity or enforceability of that document. Further, Al
Ballesteros agrees that he will not seek to enforce any rights that he
may derive from the February 28, 1996, agreement, against Beta Sam's,
Inc. Further, by signing this Agreement, Al Ballesteros agrees that he
will not take any action, either directly or indirectly, personally, or
through an agent, that would in any way impede, restrict or otherwise
hinder Beta Sam's, Inc.'s ability to perform its obligations under the
terms of this Agreement.
12. This Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective legal representatives,
successors and assigns.
13. No delay or failure by either party to exercise any right
hereunder, and no partial or single exercise of any right, shall
constitute a waiver of that or any other right, unless otherwise
expressly provided herein.
14. Headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall
not be used to interpret or construe its provisions.
15. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.
16. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
17. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
18. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and constitutes
the entire agreement between the parties hereto with regard to the
subject matter hereof.
19. All notices hereunder shall be in writing and delivered either
personally or by certified mail, postage prepaid and addressed to the
parties at the following addresses:
SWAR Corporation Beta Sam's Corporation
c/o Al Phillips 8351 East Broadway, Suite 101
Secretary - Treasurer Tucson, Arizona 85710
1030 West Antelope Creekway
Tucson, Arizona 85737
SWAR, Inc., BETA SAM'S, INC.,
an Arizona corporation an Arizona corporation
By: /s/ Albert L. Phillips By: /s/ Gerald Ross
Albert L. Phillips, Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Ross, President
ADALBERTO BALLESTEROS,
a married man, individually,
/s/ Adalberto Ballesteros
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EXHIBIT C
FORM 8-K
dated July 23, 1996<PAGE>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-KSB
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
July 23, 1996
(Date of Report)
Famous Sam's Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-24736 88-0361701
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
8351 East Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(602) 296-1110
(Registrant's telephone number including area code)
U.S. Flywheel Systems, Inc.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1. Change in Control of Registrant.
Acquisition of Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation as a Wholly-Owned
Subsidiary:
In May, 1996, Famous Sam's Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the
"Company"), which was formerly a California corporation known as U.S.
Flywheel Systems, Inc., entered into a letter of intent with Famous
Sam's Franchise Corporation, an Arizona corporation ("Famous Sam's"),
which was followed on May 17, 1996, by a formal agreement (the
"Reorganization Agreement"). Pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement,
the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of
Famous Sam's in exchange for 700,000 post-split shares of Common Stock.
Prior to closing under the Reorganization Agreement, the Company was
required to (i) change its name, (ii) change its domicile, (iii) reverse
split its Common Stock, (iv) bring itself current in the filing of its
reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, (v) file all
of the reports required by federal and state regulatory and taxing
authorities, (vi) transfer all assets in trust for the benefit of its
shareholders and (vii) satisfy all liabilities. Famous Sam's, under the
Reorganization Agreement, was required, prior to closing, to either
produce a balance sheet as of a recent date showing that, after closing,
the Company, on a consolidated basis with Famous Sam's, had assets of
$4,000,000 or more and a net tangible book value of at least $2,000,000,
or, in the alternative, produce a business plan which reasonably allowed
for the foregoing within one year after closing. The latter of these
alternative was met. Famous Sam's was further required under the
Reorganization Agreement and prior to closing to provide audited and
unaudited financial statements allowing for compliance by the Company
following closing with the rules and regulations of the Commission.
These were also provided.
Due to the full and timely compliance with the foregoing conditions
precedent, the closing occurred on July 23, 1996, pursuant to the mutual
instruction of the Company and Famous Sam's. The closing resulted in
the issuance of an additional 700,000 shares of the "restricted" common
stock of the Company to Gerald and Sandra Ross, as well as the
appointment of a new board of directors and executive officers of the
Company.
New Directors and Executive Officers:
The following table sets forth all current directors and executive
officers of the Company and Famous Sam's, as well as their ages:
NAME AGE POSITION WITH COMPANY
AND FAMOUS SAM'S (1)
Gerald Ross (2) 62 Director, President and
Chief Executive Officer
of the Company,
and Director,
Chief Executive Officer
and President of
Famous Sam's
Sandra Ross (2) 56 Director, Chief Financial
and Accounting Officer,
Treasurer and
Secretary of the Company
and Director, Treasurer
and Secretary
of Famous Sam's
Thomas Van Buskirk 48 Director of the Company and
Vice-President of Famous Sam's
Robert Plotkin 42 Director of Beverage
Management and Training
Coordinator of
Famous Sam's
John King 45 Systems Analyst and
Construction Project
Coordinator for Famous Sam's
(1) No current director has any arrangement or understanding whereby
they are or will be selected as a director or nominee.
(2) Mr. and Mrs. Ross are husband and wife.
The executive officers will hold office until the next annual meeting
of shareholders and until his or her successor has been duly elected and
qualified. All officers are elected by the Board of Directors at its
annual meeting immediately following the shareholders' annual meeting
and hold office until their death or until they earlier resign or are
removed from office. There are no written or other contracts providing
for the election of directors or term of employment of executive
officers, all of whom serve on an "at will" basis.
The Board of Directors currently consists of three members, Mr. and Mrs.
Ross and Mr. Van Buskirk. The Company did not, as of the date of this
report, have any standing audit, nominating or compensation committees,
or any committees performing similar functions, although a compensation
committee will be formed concurrent with the adoption of the incentive
stock option plan discussed below. The board will meet periodically
throughout the year as necessity dictates.
Profiles of Directors and Executive Officers:
Gerald Ross is a founder of Famous Sam's, and has been a director and
the President and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation since its
inception on February 11, 1987. He became a director and the President
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on July 23, 1996, concurrent
with its acquisition of Famous Sam's. Prior to founding the Company,
Mr. Ross acquired Sam's Tavern in Tucson, Arizona, and from this bar and
restaurant developed the current prototype of the concept which Famous
Sam's is now franchising. He has over 25 years' experience in the bar
and hospitality industry. Mr. Ross received a Bachelor's Degree in
Theatre Arts from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, in 1956.
Sandra Ross is also a founder of Famous Sam's, and has been a director
and the Treasurer and Secretary of the corporation since its inception.
She became a director and the Chief Financial and Accounting Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary of the Company on July 23, 1996. Mrs. Ross
has over 20 years of experience in the area of her responsibilities with
the Company and Famous Sam's. She previously served as President of the
Tucson, Arizona, chapter of the B'nai B'rith National woman's
organization.
Thomas Van Buskirk has been employed by Famous Sam's since June, 1993,
and currently serves as Vice-President. He became a director of the
Company on July 23, 1996. In his capacity as Vice-President, Mr. Van
Buskirk oversees all aspects of Famous Sam's franchise operations. From
May, 1991, through November, 1995, Mr. Van Buskirk purchased, opened,
operated and then sold a Famous Sam's franchise in Tucson. Prior to
May, 1991, Mr. Van Buskirk was a consultant to the restaurant industry,
and he also owned, operated and/or developed several other independent
and franchised restaurants. He has over 20 years of experience in his
current capacities with Famous Sam's.
Robert Plotkin has been employed by Famous Sam's since November, 1993,
as the Director of Beverage Management and as the Training Coordinator.
Mr. Plotkin has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry,
and previously owned and directed a state accredited vocational school
which taught bar tending. He is presently, and has been since 1988, the
editor and owner of P.S.D. Publishing Company, which offers a number of
books and other publications, including, by way of example,"The
Professional Guide to Bartending." Mr. Plotkin is also a nationally
syndicated columnist for 43 trade journals in the hospitality area. He
has also served as a National Director of the American Bartender's
Association and has conducted numerous lectures on beverage management.
John King has been employed as Systems Analyst and Construction Project
Coordinator for Famous Sam's since 1989. In the first of these
capacities, he oversees all in-house computer equipment and their
maintenance, and is responsible for polling sales information on a daily
basis from each franchisee. In addition, Mr. King acts as a
programmer/analyst and creates custom applications when and as
necessary. In the second of these capacities, Mr. King coordinates the
development of the physical facility for each new franchise. This
encompasses all phases of development, including construction and the
purchase of equipment and fixtures. Mr. King has approximately 19 years
of experience in these areas. Mr. received an Associates of Electronics
from Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, in 1988.
Present Security Ownership of Management and Certain Others:
Based upon information which has been made available to the Company by
its stock transfer agent, the following table sets forth, as of the
close of business on July 23, 1996, the shares of Common Stock owned by
each current director, by directors and executive officers as a group
and by each person known by the Company to own more than 5% of the
outstanding Common Stock:
Title of Class Name and Address Number of Shares Percent of Class (1)
of Beneficial Owner
Common Stock Gerald and Sandra Ross (2) 700,000 70%
Directors and Executive
Officers as a Group 700,000 70%
(one in number):
(1) Based on approximately 1,000,000 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding on July 23, 1996.
(2) These shares are owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ross as joint tenants with
rights of survivorship.
Present Capital Structure:
The Company's equity capitalization consists of two classes of stock,
common and preferred. There are 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par
value $.001 per share, and 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par
value $.01 per share, which are authorized to be issued.
All outstanding shares of Common Stock are fully paid for and
nonassessable. A holder of Common Stock is entitled to one vote per
share on all matters submitted for action by the stockholders. A quorum
for the transaction of business at any meeting of the holders of Common
Stock is one-third of the shares outstanding.
All shares of Common Stock are equal to each other with respect to the
election of directors; therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the
outstanding Common Stock present at a meeting at which a quorum is
present and at which directors are being elected can, if they choose to
do so, elect all of the directors. Thus, the holders of as little as
16.51% of the outstanding Common Stock could elect directors. The terms
of the directors are not staggered. Directors are elected annually to
serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their
successor is elected and qualified. There are no preemptive rights to
purchase any additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of
the Company, nor is cumulative voting applicable to the election of the
Board of Directors. The shares of Common Stock have those dividend
rights prescribed by the laws of the State of Nevada, are not
convertible into any other security, do not have sinking fund provisions
applicable to them and are not subject to redemption or to any
restrictions on transfer.
As of July 23, 1996, the transfer ledgers maintained by the Company's
stock transfer agent, including individual participants in security
position listings, indicated that there were approximately 1,000,000
shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding. There were held
approximately 2,218 shareholders on that date.
The Articles of Incorporation vest the Board of Directors with the
authority to divide the Preferred Stock into series and to fix and
determine the relative rights and preferences of the shares of any
preferred series established to the full extent permitted by the laws
of the State of Nevada and the Articles of Incorporation with respect
to, among other things, (a) the number of shares to constitute a series
and the distinctive designation thereof, (b) the rate and preference of
dividends, if any, the time of payment of dividends, whether dividends
are cumulative and the date from which any dividends begin accruing, (c)
whether shares may be redeemed and, if so, the redemption price and the
terms and conditions of redemption, (d) the liquidation preferences
payable in the event of involuntary or voluntary liquidation, (e)
sinking fund or other provisions, if any, for the redemption or purchase
of shares, (f) the terms and conditions upon which shares may be
converted, if convertible, and (g) voting rights, if any. The Company,
as of July 23, 1996, had no Preferred Stock outstanding.
There are no issued or outstanding options, warrants or calls entitling
any person to purchase any shares of Common Stock or other securities
of the Company.
On July 29, 1996, the Company plans to adopt an Incentive Stock Option
Plan (the "Plan") for the benefit of all employees of the Company and
its subsidiaries. The plan will be administered by a committee formed
by members of the Board of Directors. The Plan may issue options to
acquire up to 500,000 shares of Common Stock to eligible employees at
the fair market value for the stock at the date of grant. Neither the
grant to or exercise of the option by an employee will be subject to
taxation. Correspondingly, no deduction accrues to the Company for the
grant or exercise of an option. The shares acquirable upon exercise of
an option will be registered under the Securities Act. The term of the
Plan will expire on July 29, 2007.
Fidelity Transfer Company, 1800 South West Temple, Suite 301, Salt Lake
City, Utah 84115 has been engaged by the Company to serve as the
transfer agent for the Common Stock.
No dividends have been declared on the Common Stock by the Company since
inception, and no dividends are planned in the foreseeable future;
however, there are no restrictions at present on the declaration or
payment of dividends.
Business of Famous Sam's:
Number of Master and Direct Franchises. Famous Sam's Franchise
Corporation was founded on February 11, 1987, by Gerald and Sandra Ross,
and began franchising in November of that year. Presently, Famous Sam's
is the largest franchisor of the family-oriented neighborhood and sports
bar concept in Arizona, with 28 franchises in Arizona, which include
eleven in the Tucson metropolitan area, nine in the Phoenix metropolitan
area, one in Marana, one in Yuma, one in Sierra Vista, one in Nogales,
and one in Casa Grande. The first franchise outside of Arizona will
open on July 24th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Presently, there are 29
Famous Sam's franchises, 26 of which are in operation and three of which
are in the site selection and/or development process.
In March of 1995, Famous Sam's sold a master franchise to the Phoenix,
Arizona, metropolitan area, which allows the master franchisee to sell
franchises in that geographical area until March of 2000. As of the
date of this report eleven franchises under this agreement had been
sold, with eight now being in operation. This franchisee is required
to sell a minimum of 20 franchises during the five year period ended
March, 2000.
Marketing and Sales Focus. Famous Sam's is now focusing its marketing
in Arizona and New Mexico, with immediate plans to expand to Southern
California, through the use of (i) master franchises to develop multiple
locations in major metropolitan areas and (ii) direct franchise sales
in the smaller towns. Each master franchise encompasses the right to
sell up to and/or no less than a negotiated number of franchises within
the master franchised area during a specified period of time. The
master franchisee then licenses individual stores to independent
franchisees and is ultimately responsible for the support of his
territory. In turn, Famous Sam's supports the master franchisee.
Master franchises provide Famous Sam's with two sources of revenue: (i)
a one-time master franchise fee; and (ii) ongoing royalty payments based
on sales of food and beverages in the area. Franchises sold directly
by Famous Sam's also provide two sources of revenue: (i) a one-time
franchise fee; and (ii) ongoing royalty payments based on sales of food
and beverage. Famous Sam's is called upon in all instances to provide
store development services, including site selection, training and
ongoing business expertise. Marketing and advertising services on
behalf of the franchisees are provided in a cooperative effort by the
master franchisee and Famous Sam's when a master franchise is involved,
and solely by Famous Sam's when no master franchise is involved.
Ultimately, however, the franchisee is in business for himself, and the
system which Famous Sam's employs allows for the independence of the
franchisee to be creative and innovative in meeting the needs of the
local customers. The corporate motto is "With Famous Sam's, you are in
business for yourself, but not by yourself." Famous Sam's also provides
franchisees with group purchasing power in their food, beverage and
other sales areas.
The Franchise Concept. The Famous Sam's franchise provides a no frills,
good value, family and neighborhood meeting place which serves alcohol
responsibly. The principal focus is on blue collar working people,
young professionals and young families, all of whom are typically
located in suburban areas and smaller towns.
Famous Sam's features a full bar of alcoholic beverages, a wide variety
of beer and wine, a substantial food menu, including hot and cold
sandwiches, salads, burgers, limited entrees and, in some locations,
pizza. Beverages and food are moderately priced and are prepared using
recipes and procedures developed by Famous Sam's. Entertainment
includes sporting events on the big screen, pay-per-view (which may
include the exclusive, city-wide broadcast of major boxing events), live
music, and a billiards and dart room, among other forms of
entertainment. Also, an in-house graphics department at Famous Sam's
allows each franchisee to purchase and sell Famous Sam's shirts,
T-shirts, caps and other miscellaneous merchandise, and allows the
individual production for each franchisee of promotional point-of-sale
items such as banners and posters.
Properties:
The Company, as of the date of this report, owned no real or personal
property, tangible or intangible, other than its ownership of all of the
issued and outstanding common shares of Famous Sam's. Conversely, the
Company had no liabilities which had not either been paid in their
entirety or fully provided for.
Famous Sam's presently leases its offices from Gerald Ross, a director
and executive officer of the Company and Famous Sam's, at what
management believes is a competitive commercial rate. The facility
houses the executive offices of the Company and of Famous Sam's and the
training facilities of Famous Sam's. The premises encompass 12,000
square feet, of which 9,000 are being used by the Company and Famous
Sam's for executive offices and 3,000 of which are being used as the
training center. These offices are located at 8351 E. Broadway,
Tucson, Arizona 85710. The telephone number at this address is (520)
296-1110.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
See Item 1, above.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
Not Applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
Not Applicable.
Item. 5. Other Events.
None.
Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors.
Not Applicable.
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
ROBERT E. HINSKE
Certified Public Accountant
4626 East Fort Lowell Road, Suite A
Tucson, Arizona 85712
(520) 795-7195 FAX (520) 795-1202
Independent Auditor's Report
Board of Directors
Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation
Tucson, Arizona
I have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Famous Sam's Franchise
Corporation as of December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, and the related
statements of operations and retained earnings (deficit), and cash flows
for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. My responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audits.
I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that I 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. I believe
that my audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
In my opinion, the financial statements referred to in the first
paragraph present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation as of December 31, 1995,
1994 and 1993, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
/s/ Authorized Representative
Tucson, Arizona
June 10, 1996
FAMOUS SAM'S FRANCHISE CORPORATION
TUCSON, ARIZONA
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ending December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
ROBERT E. HINSKE
Certified Public Accountant
4626 East Fort Lowell Road, Suite A
Tucson, Arizona 85712
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FAMOUS SAM'S CORPORATION
Balance Sheet
December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993
1995 1994 1993
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash 18,413 $23,896 $14,228
Accounts receivable - Note 3 69,101 42,760 36,074
Current portion - notes receivable
8,829 13,746
Prepaid expenses 4,255 17,972
Total current assets 91,769 93,457 64,048
Fixed assets (at cost):
Furniture, equipment and leasehold
improvements 107,226 75,304 74,662
Less accumulated depreciation 68,258 58,781 48,723
Net fixed assets 38,968 16,523 23,939
Other assets:
Trademark, logos and
franchise improvements -
Note 5 1,178 3,554 5,931
Notes receivable 7,276
Loans to related parties -
Note 4 124,718 113,718
Deposits and other assets 93,702 1,890 645
Total other assets 94,880 130,162 127,570
$225,617 $240,142 $217,557
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
- Note 6 $19,619 $30,169 $37,497
Accounts payable and
accrued expenses 34,202 62,500 8,750
Deferred franchise fees 37,500 69,836 32,786
Total current liabilities 91,321 162,505 79,033
Long-term debt - Note 6 173,893 118,732 160,066
Contingencies - Note 10
Stockholders' equity:
common stock, $10 par value,
1,000,000 shares authorized,
200 shares issued and outstanding 2,000 2,000 2,000
Retained earnings (deficit) (41,597)(43,095) (23,542)
Total stockholders' equity (39,597) (41,095) (21,542)
$225,617 $240,142 $217,557
See notes to the financial statements.<PAGE>
FAMOUS SAM'S CORPORATION
Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
1995 1994 1993
Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Operations:
Net income (loss) $1,498 ($19,553) $1,104
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 11,854 12,435 15,257
Changes in assets and
liabilities:
(Increase) in accounts
receivable (26,341) (6,686) (2,357)
(Increase) decrease in
prepaid expenses 13,717 (17,972)
Increase (decrease) in
accounts payable
and accrued expenses 4,033 (7,328) 16,475
Increase (decrease) in
deferred revenues (25,000) 53,750
Net cash provided by
operating activities (20,239) 14,646 30,479
Cash Flows Provided (Used) for Investing Activities:
Repayments of loan
to franchisee 8,829 12,193 11,037
Acquisition of fixed assets (31,922) (642) (2,496)
Payment of deposits (91,812) (1,245)
Loans to related parties (7,483) (11,000) (43,208)
Net cash used for investing
activities (122,388) (694) (34,667)
Cash flows Provided (Used) for Financing Activities:
Additional
borrowings-long-term debt 226,665 87,000 55,000
Principal
repayments-long-term debt (89,521) (91,284) (37,705)
Net cash provided (used)
for financing activities 137,144 (4,284) 17,295
Net increase (decrease)
in cash (5,483) 9,668 13,107
Cash - beginning of year 23,896 14,228 1,121
Cash - end of year $18,413 $23,896 $14,228
Summary of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Effective December 31, 1995, the company and the shareholders agreed
to offset the note receivable from the shareholders in the amount of
$132,201 against the notes payable to the shareholders in the amount of
$246,269 (Note 6).
See notes to the financial statements.<PAGE>
FAMOUS SAM'S CORPORATION
Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings (Deficit)
For the Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
1995 1994 1993
Revenues:
Franchise fees $141,240 $77,500 $12,500
Franchise Royalties 446,315 366,817 324,229
Advertising fees 104,757 94,827 87,467
Entertainment fees
and other income 111,262 82,001 16,341
Total revenues 803,574 621,144 440,537
Expenses:
Advertising and promotion 222,975 145,232 120,257
Salaries and wages 183,845 157,702 103,972
Office expenses 152,491 116,977 66,637
Rent 52,338 52,798 39,075
Professional fees 49,126 24,617 5,695
Insurance 39,738 37,566 22,830
Interest expense 26,595 22,209 20,656
Legal and accounting 21,483 25,043 35,096
Commissions 21,000 32,316
Payroll taxes 17,092 13,803 9,642
Depreciation and amortization11,854 12,435 15,257
Total expenses 798,537 640,698 439,117
Income (loss) before taxes and
extraordinary item 5,037 (19,553) 1,420
Income taxes - Note 8 4,472 316
Income (loss)
before extraordinary
item 565 (19,553) 1,104
Extraordinary item-tax benefit from
utilization of net operating loss 933
Net income (loss) 1,498 (19,553) 1,104
Retained earnings (deficit):
Beginning of year (43,095) (23,542) (24,646)
End of year ($41,597) ($43,095) ($23,542)
See notes to the financial statements.<PAGE>
FAMOUS SAM'S FRANCHISE CORPORATION
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
1. Organization
Famous Sam's Corporation was incorporated in Arizona on February 11,
1987. Its principal business activity is the sale of "Famous Sam's"
restaurant/bar franchises. The corporation's offices are located in
Tucson, Arizona. In August, 1994, the name of the company was changed
to Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation.
The shareholders of Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation own several
businesses. None of these business entities have been combined in the
accompanying financial statements.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Principles
Revenue recognition - Franchise agreements outline the contractual
obligations of both the franchisee and franchiser including compensation
to Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation for the authorization to operate
a Famous Sam's restaurant/bar, and for the use of trademarks.
Franchise fees - These fees are paid as a purchase price for the right
to operate a Famous Sam's franchise. Prospective franchisees are
evaluated and initial requirements for purchase of the franchise, such
as the acquisition of a liquor license and the franchisee's financial
condition are evaluated prior to receipt of the franchise fee. The
franchise fee covers primarily the cost of leasing, training and
leasehold improvements. The fee is generally nonrefundable. The
franchiser may terminate an agreement because of difficulties in
establishing the franchise, such as the inability to obtain a suitable
location or obtain a liquor license. When the franchiser terminates an
agreement under these conditions, 50% of the fees are nonrefundable.
The fee is generally recognized as income in the period received,
however, where significant franchise terms have not been finalized,
the refundable portion of the fee is deferred.
Royalties and advertising fees - Royalties and advertising fees are
computed on a percentage of the franchisee's gross liquor, food and
beverage sales. These fees are remitted monthly and are recognized as
income in the same period as the franchisee sales.
Property and equipment - Property and equipment is recorded at cost.
Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets, which range from five to seven years.
Income taxes - Deferred income taxes are provided to give effect to
timing differences between pretax accounting income and net taxable
income for Federal income tax reporting purposes. There were no
significant difference between pretax accounting income and net taxable
income for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993.
Other assets
Trademarks - The cost of registering and developing trademarks and logos
is capitalized and amortized over a period of five years. Costs to
modify basic trademarks and logos for specific advertising campaigns are
expensed as incurred.
Franchise improvements - Amounts contributed by Famous Sam's for
improvements to existing franchises are capitalized and amortized over
a period of five years. Costs to start-up new franchises are expensed
in the period in which they are incurred.
3. Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable at December 31 are summarized as follows:
1995 1994 1993
Franchise royalties $51,449 32,489 28,808
Advertising fees 11,202 8,343 6,317
Miscellaneous
reimbursements 6,450 1,928 949
Total $69,101 42,760 36,074
_______ ______ ______
4. Advances to related parties
During the year ended December 31, 1993, the Company made cash advances
to and payments on behalf of the shareholders and various entities owned
by the shareholders. None of these transactions included terms for
repayment or for the payment of interest. Since these payments were
made in cash, no imputed interest has been included in the financial
statements. The balance of these advances was $113,718 at December 31,
1993. Effective January 1, 1994, these advances, and an additional
advance of $11,000 were converted to a note receivable. This note was
due on demand and bore interest at the rate of 6% per year. Effective
December 31, 1995, the shareholders and the company agreed to offset the
balance of this note and accrued interest, in the amount of $132,201,
against the balance of the loans from the stockholders (Note 6).
5. Other Assets
Other assets include capitalized costs for registration and development
of trademarks and logos, as well as voluntary contributions by Famous
Sam's Franchise Corporation for improvements to existing franchises.
These costs are summarized as follows:
1995 1994 1993
Trademark and logos $10,836 10,836 10,836
Franchise improvements 11,883 11,883 11,883
22,719 22,719 22,719
Accumulated
amortization 21,541 19,165 16,788
Net other assets $ 1,178 3,554 5,931
_______ ______ ______
6. Long-term debt
Long-term debt at December 31 is summarized as follows:
1995 1994 1993
Notes payable to relatives of
the stockholders, bearing
interest at the rate of 10%
annually, interest only
payments of $583 monthly, until
January, 1998, unsecured $70,000 45,000 45,000
Note payable to individuals,
bearing interest at the rate of
10% annually, payments of $3,936
monthly, including interest,
until October, 1995 at which
time the remaining balance is
due, unsecured 75,027 147,040 ------
Note payables to stockholders,
interest at the rate of 10%
annually, payments of $2,410
monthly including interest
through December, 2000,
unsecured (Note 4) 114,270 68,451 ------
Capital lease obligation, interest
at the rate of 18.53% annually,
payable in monthly installments of
$242 through December, 2000,
secured by telephone equipment 9,242 ------ ------
Note payable to former franchisee,
interest at the rate of 10%
annually, payable in monthly
installments of $879, until
January, 1994, unsecured 193,512 188,568 192,852
Less current portion 19,919 69,836 32,786
Net long-term debt $173,893 118,732 160,066
________ ________ _______
The following is a summary of maturities of long-term debt:
Year ended December 31,
1996 $19,619
1997 21,800
1998 94,236
1999 26,956
2000 30,901
Effective December 31, 1995, the relatives of the shareholders entered
into agreements to modify the terms of their notes, to extend the
maturity date of the notes to January 1, 1998 from September, 1996. All
other terms of the notes remained unchanged.
7. Lease obligations
The Corporation leases its offices from the sole shareholder on a month
to month basis. During the year ended December 31, 1995 the amount of
the lease payment was equal to the amount required by the stockholder
to repay the loans on the building. The amount of the annual rent
payments were $48,859, $42,546 and $31,517 in 1995, 1994 and 1993,
respectively.
The Corporation also leases equipment and vehicles under the terms of
operating leases. Monthly lease payments totaled $13,660, $10,252 and
$2,544 in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Future payments under this
lease will be $11,501, $7,738, $2,496, $2,496 and $1,248 in 1996, 1997,
1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively. Other equipment is leased on a short
term basis, as needed by the company.
The company also leases a telephone system under the terms of a capital
lease. The following is an analysis of this equipment:
Furniture and equipment $9,43
Less accumulated amortization 1,011
$8,426
______
The following is a schedule, by years, of future minimum lease payments
under this lease:
Year ending
December 31, Amount
1996 $2,904
1997 2,904
1998 2,904
1999 2,904
2000 2,420
14,036
Less amount representing interest 4,794
$9,242
_________
Amortization of the equipment has been included in depreciation expense
in the accompanying financial statements.
8. Income taxes
There are no significant differences between the normally expected
income tax expense and the actual income tax expense, other than the
effect of the state income taxes for the years ended December 31, 1994
and 1993. The following is a reconciliation of the normally expected
income tax expense, computed by applying the expected Federal tax rate
of 15% to pretax accounting income, and the actual income tax expense
for the year ended December 31, 1995:
Normally expected tax expense $ 756
Non-deductible expenses for
Federal income tax purposes 2,291
State income tax, net of Federal
income tax benefit 1,425
Actual income tax expense $4,472
______
Components of income tax expense are as follows:
1995 1994 1993
Federal income taxes $2,795 - 192
State income taxes 1,425 - 121
$4,472 - 316
______ ___ _____
9. Related party transactions
During 1993, the shareholders of Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation and
the original Famous Sam's bar and restaurant agreed to separate their
business investments. As a result of this agreement, each of the
shareholders became the sole shareholder of one of the corporations.
This transaction had no effect on the financial statements of the
company.
As described in Note 6, various relatives of the shareholders have made
cash advances to the corporation. During 1996, an additional $55,000
was loaned to the corporation by these individuals. The terms of these
notes were modified in June, 1996, to be effective on the date of the
advances, to extend the due dates to January 1, 1998. All other terms
and conditions of the notes were unchanged.
In January, 1996, the company moved its corporate offices and training
facilities to a new building. This building is owned by the
shareholders of the corporation. The corporation began paying rent on
this building in January, 1996.
As described in Note 10, the corporation has guaranteed various personal
loans of the shareholders.
10. Contingencies
Basic disclosure document - Pursuant to Federal Trade Commission Rules
and Regulations, franchisers are required to deliver a Basic Disclosure
Document to all prospective franchisees which includes certain
information about the franchiser, its officers and its operations, as
well as certain financial statements. Between the period April 1, 1993
and September 1, 1994, Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation distributed
Basic Disclosure Documents to prospective franchisees that did not
contain all required financial statements. The Federal Trade Commission
can impose penalties for failure to comply with this requirement. To
date, no penalties have been assessed or threatened.
Loan guarantees - The corporation was a guarantor of three loans made
by relatives of the shareholders to the shareholders, personally. The
proceeds of these loans were used to acquire the building which was used
for the corporate offices through December, 1995. These loans called
for combined monthly payments of $1,337, including interest at the rate
of 10% annually, matured in December, 1995 and were unsecured. The
total outstanding balance of these notes was $28,964 at December 31,
1993. These loans were repaid in full during 1994.
11. Deposits
As described in Note 10, the company moved its offices and training
facility into a new building in January, 1996. The costs of
improvements made to this building by the company and deposits for
furniture and equipment have been recorded as deposits at December 31,
1995. These deposits totalled $91,536 at December 31, 1995. The
balance of this account consisted of security deposits for equipment
under operating leases (Note 7) and utilities, in the total amount of
$2,166.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 1996
ROBERT E. HINSKE
Certified Public Accountant
4626 East Fort Lowell Road, Suite A
Tucson, Arizona 85712
(520) 795-7195 FAX (520) 795-1202
Board of Directors
Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation
Tucson, Arizona
I have compiled the accompanying balance sheet of Famous Sam's Franchise
Corporation as of March 31, 1996, and the related statements of
operations and retained earnings (deficit) and cash flows for the three
months then ended, in accordance with Statements on Standards for
Accounting and Review Services issued by the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants.
A compilation is limited to presenting in the form of financial
statements information that is the representation of management. I have
not audited or reviewed the accompanying financial statements and,
accordingly, do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance
on them.
June 18, 1996
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FAMOUS SAM'S CORPORATION
Balance Sheet
March 31, 1996
(See Accountant's Compilation Report)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash $17,846
Accounts receivable 66,129
Prepaid expenses 412
Total current assets 84,387
Fixed assets (at cost):
Furniture, equipment and
leasehold improvements 233,214
Less accumulated depreciation 76,188
Net fixed assets
157,026
Other assets:
Trademark, logos and
franchise improvements - Note 5 785
Deposits and other assets 2,165
Total other assets 2,950
$244,363
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt -
Note 6 $20,489
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 35,856
Deferred franchise fees 25,000
Total current liabilities 81,345
Long-term debt - Note 6 189,549
Contingencies - Note 10
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $10 par value,
1,000,000 shares authorized,
200 shares issued and outstanding 2,000
Retained earnings (deficit) (28,531)
Total stockholders' equity (26,531)
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity$244,363
See notes to the financial statements.
<PAGE>
FAMOUS SAM'S CORPORATION
Statement of Operations and Retained Earnings (Deficit)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996
(See Accountant's Compilation Report)
Revenues:
Franchise fees $21,750
Franchise royalties 140,640
Advertising fees 28,902
Entertainment fees and other income 20,853
Total revenue 212,145
Expenses:
Advertising and promotion 47,003
Salaries and wages 53,463
Office expenses 32,606
Rent 14,678
Professional fees 13,359
Insurance 10,688
Interest expense 5,555
Legal and accounting 2,700
Payroll taxes 5,379
Depreciation and amortization 8,322
Total expenses 193,753
Income before taxes 18,392
Income taxes - Note 8 5,325
Net income 13,067
Retained earnings (deficit):
Beginning of year (41,598)
End of year ($28,531)
See notes to the financial statements.<PAGE>
FAMOUS SAM'S CORPORATION
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996
(See Accountant's Compilation Report)
Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Operations:
Net income (loss) $13,067
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 8,322
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in accounts receivable 2,972
Decrease in prepaid expenses 3,843
Increase in accounts payable
and accrued expenses 1,654
Decrease in deferred revenues (12,500)
Net cash provided by operating activities 17,358
Cash Flows Provided (Used) for Investing Activities:
Acquisition of fixed assets (34,451)
Net cash used for investing activities (34,451)
Cash Flows Provided (Used for Financing Activities:
Additional borrowings-long-term debt 25,000
Principal repayments -long-term debt (8,474)
Net cash provided (used) for
financing activities 16,526
Net increase (decrease) in cash (567)
Cash - beginning of year 18,413
Cash - end of year $17,846
See note to the financial statements.<PAGE>
FAMOUS SAM'S FRANCHISE CORPORATION
Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 1996
1. Organization
Famous Sam's Corporation was incorporated in Arizona on February 11,
1987. Its principal business activity is the sale of "Famous Sam's"
restaurant/bar franchises. The corporation's offices are located in
Tucson, Arizona. In August, 1994, the name of the company was changed
to Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation.
The shareholders of Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation own several
businesses. None of these business entities have been combined in the
accompanying financial statements.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Principles
Revenue recognition - Franchise agreements outline the contractual
obligations of both the franchisee and franchiser including compensation
to Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation for the authorization to operate
a Famous Sam's restaurant/bar, and for the use of trademarks.
Franchise fees - These fees are paid as a purchase price for the right
to operate a Famous Sam's franchise. Prospective franchisees are
evaluated and initial requirements for purchase of the franchise, such
as the acquisition of a liquor license and the franchisee's financial
condition are evaluated prior to receipt of the franchise fee. The
franchise fee covers primarily the cost of leasing, training and
leasehold improvements. The fee is generally nonrefundable. The
franchiser may terminate an agreement because of difficulties in
establishing the franchise, such as the inability to obtain a suitable
location or obtain a liquor license. When the franchiser terminates an
agreement under these conditions, 50% of the fees are nonrefundable.
The fee is generally recognized as income in the period received,
however, where significant franchise terms have not been finalized, the
refundable portion of the fee is deferred.
Royalties and advertising fees - Royalties and advertising fees are
computed on a percentage of the franchisee's gross liquor, food and
beverage sales. These fees are remitted monthly and are recognized as
income in the same period as the franchisee sales.
Property and equipment - Property and equipment is recorded at cost.
Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets, which range from five to seven years.
Income taxes - Deferred income taxes are provided to give effect to
timing differences between pretax accounting income and net taxable
income for Federal income tax reporting purposes. There were no
significant difference between pretax accounting income and net taxable
income for the years ended March 31, 1996.
Other assets
Trademarks - The cost of registering and developing trademarks and logos
is capitalized and amortized over a period of five years. Costs to
modify basic trademarks and logos for specific advertising campaigns are
expensed as incurred.Franchise improvements - Amounts contributed by
Famous Sam's for improvements to existing franchises are capitalized and
amortized over a period of five years. Costs to start-up new franchises
are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
3. Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable at March 31 are summarized as follows:
Franchise royalties $51,487
Advertising fees 10,214
Miscellaneous reimbursements 4,428
Total $66,129
______
4. Advances to related parties
During the year ended December 31, 1993, the Company made cash advances
to and payments on behalf of the shareholders and various entities owned
by the shareholders. None of these transactions included terms for
repayment or for the payment of interest. Since these payments were
made in cash, no imputed interest has been included in the financial
statements. The balance of these advances was $113,718 at December 31,
1993. Effective January 1, 1994, these advances, and an additional
advance of $11,000 were converted to a note receivable. This note was
due on demand and bore interest at the rate of 6% per year. Effective
December 31, 1995, the shareholders and the company agreed to offset the
balance of this note and accrued interest, in the amount of $132,201,
against the balance of the loans from the stockholders (Note 6).
5. Other Assets
Other assets include capitalized costs for registration and development
of trademarks and logos, as well as voluntary contributions by Famous
Sam's Franchise Corporation for improvements to existing franchises.
These costs are summarized as follows:
Trademark and logos $10,836
Franchise improvements 11,883
22,719
Accumulated amortization 21,934
Net other assets $ 785
_______
6. Long-term debt
Long-term debt at March 31 is summarized as follows:
Notes payable to relatives of the stockholders,
bearing interest at the rate of 10% annually,
payments of $1,389 monthly, until
January, 1998, unsecured $ 93,805
Note payables to stockholders, interest at
the rate of 10% annually, payments of $2,410
monthly including interest through December, 2000,
unsecured (Note 4) 107,294
Capital lease obligation, interest at the
rate of 18.53% annually, payable in monthly
installments of $242 through December, 2000,
secured by telephone equipment
8,939
210,038
Less current portion 20,489
Net long-term debt $189,549
________
The following is a summary of maturities of long-term debt:
Year ended December 31,
1996 $ 13,032
1997 21,800
1998 118,041
1999 26,956
2000 30,901
Effective December 31, 1995, the relatives of the shareholders entered
into agreements to modify the terms of their notes, to extend the
maturity date of the notes to January 1, 1998 from September, 1996. All
other terms of the notes remained unchanged.
7. Lease obligations
The Corporation leases its offices from the sole shareholder on a month
to month basis. During the three months ended March 31, 1996 the amount
of the lease payment was equal to the amount required by the stockholder
to repay the loans on the building. The amount of the these rent
payments were $13,104 for the period ended March 31, 1996.
The Corporation also leases equipment and vehicles under the terms of
operating leases. Monthly lease payments totaled $1,574 for the three
months ended March 31, 1996. Future payments under these leases will
be $9,927, $7,738, $2,496, $2,496 and $1,248 in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
and 2000, respectively. Other equipment is leased on a short term
basis, as needed by the company.
The company also leases a telephone system under the terms of a capital
lease. The following is an analysis of this equipment:
Furniture and equipment $9,437
Less accumulated amortization 1,311
$8,126
______
The following is a schedule, by years, of future minimum lease payments
under this lease:
Year ending
December 31, Amount
1996 $2,178
1997 2,904
1998 2,904
1999 2,904
2000 2,420
13,310
Less amount representing interest 4,371
$8,939
______
Amortization of the equipment has been included in depreciation expense
in the accompanying financial statements.
8. Income taxes
The following is a reconciliation of the normally expected income tax
expense, computed by applying the expected Federal tax rate of 25% to
pretax accounting income, and the actual income tax expense for the
three months ended March 31, 1996:
Normally expected tax expense $4,598
Non-deductible expenses for
Federal income tax purposes 636
Graduated tax rates (1,207)
State income tax, net of Federal
income tax benefit 1,298
Actual income tax expense $5,325
______
Components of income tax expense are as follows:
Federal income taxes $3,595
State income taxes 1,730
$5,325
______
9. Related party transactions
During 1993, the shareholders of Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation and
the original Famous Sam's bar and restaurant agreed to separate their
business investments. As a result of this agreement, each of the
shareholders became the sole shareholder of one of the corporations.
This transaction had no effect on the financial statements of the
company.
As described in Note 6, various relatives of the shareholders have made
cash advances to the corporation. During 1996, an additional $55,000
was loaned to the corporation by these individuals. The terms of these
notes were modified in June, 1996, to be effective on the date of the
advances, to extend the due dates to January 1, 1998. All other terms
and conditions of the notes were unchanged.
In January, 1996, the company moved its corporate offices and training
facilities to a new building. This building is owned by the
shareholders of the corporation. The corporation began paying rent on
this building in January, 1996.
As described in Note 10, the corporation has guaranteed various personal
loans of the shareholders.
10. Contingencies
Basic disclosure document - Pursuant to Federal Trade Commission Rules
and Regulations, franchisers are required to deliver a Basic Disclosure
Document to all prospective franchisees which includes certain
information about the franchiser, its officers and its operations, as
well as certain financial statements. Between the period April 1, 1993
and September 1, 1994, Famous Sam's Franchise Corporation distributed
Basic Disclosure Documents to prospective franchisees that did not
contain all required financial statements. The Federal Trade Commission
can impose penalties for failure to comply with this requirement. To
date, no penalties have been assessed or threatened.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FAMOUS SAM'S GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Gerald Ross
Gerald Ross, President and
Chief Executive Office
Date: July 23, 1996
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