RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

DALLAS, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended March 27, 2022.

• Total Pizza Inn domestic retail sales increased 27.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.
• Total Pie Five domestic retail sales increased 19.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.
• Pizza Inn domestic comparable store retail sales increased 22.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.
• Pie Five comparable store retail sales increased 21.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.
• The Company recorded net income of $0.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to net income of $0.4 million for the same period of the prior year.
• Income before taxes was $0.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to net income before taxes of $0.4 million for the same period of the prior year.
• Total revenue increased by $0.4 million to $2.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year.
• Convertible Notes decreased $1.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 to zero at March 27, 2022 due to full repayment in cash at maturity on February 15, 2022.
• On a fully diluted basis, net income increased $0.01 per share to $0.03 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $0.02 per share for the same period of the prior year.
• Cash and cash equivalents decreased $1.0 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 to $7.2 million at March 27, 2022.
• Pizza Inn domestic unit count finished at 128.
• Pizza Inn international unit count finished at 31.
• Pie Five domestic unit count finished at 33.

"Eight consecutive quarters of profitability should not go unnoticed. Our Pie Five and Pizza Inn brands are energized by strong sales and profitability, relatively stable store count and smart management of our cash," said Brandon Solano, Chief Executive Officer of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

Clint Fendley, Chief Financial Officer of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. further explained, "Our 20% total revenue increase was driven by strong same-store sales growth, relative unit count stability, and strong performance among new Pizza Inn units. These factors combined with strong cost controls yielded our eighth consecutive quarter of profitability. In the third quarter, we leveraged our strong cash position to extinguish our $1.6 million in outstanding Convertible Notes and continue to hold in excess of $7.2 million in cash."

Solano also credited the success of the previous eight quarters to the Company's laser focus on its core products while challenging each brand to innovate. "Specifically, Pie Five saw strong results from the launch of Mike's Sticky Fingers Pizza and Pizza Inn's rollout of House Pan Pizza. Looking ahead, I am excited about our innovation pipeline with the recent launch of Pizza Inn's NYXL Pizza. It is a well-timed value play, especially with rising inflation that should directly impact our buffet-loving customers. We expect to continue our innovation pipeline to keep driving same-store sales. We are also updating our look, and in the coming months will open our first prototype, featuring a new buffet design," Solano concluded.

The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). However, the Company also presents and discusses certain non-GAAP financial measures that it believes are useful to investors as measures of operating performance. Management may also use such non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating the effectiveness of business strategies and for planning and budgeting purposes. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as an alternative or substitute for its financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 

The Company considers EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important supplemental measures of operating performance that are commonly used by securities analysts, investors and other parties interested in our industry. The Company believes that EBITDA is helpful to investors in evaluating its results of operations without the impact of expenses affected by financing methods, accounting methods and the tax environment. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional useful information to investors by excluding non-operational or non-recurring expenses to provide a measure of operating performance that is more comparable from period to period. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures for evaluating operating performance, assessing the effectiveness of business strategies, projecting future capital needs, budgeting and other planning purposes.

"EBITDA" represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, severance, gain/loss sale of assets, costs related to impairment and other lease charges, franchise default and closed store revenue/expense, and closed and non-operating store costs. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to net income is included with the accompanying financial statements. 

Certain statements in this press release, other than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that involve numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Assumptions relating to these forward-looking statements involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions, regulatory framework and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. Although the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are believed to be reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation that the objectives and plans of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. will be achieved. 

Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group [NASDAQ: RAVE] has inspired restaurant innovation and countless customer smiles with its trailblazing pizza concepts. The Company owns, franchises, licenses and supplies Pie Five and Pizza Inn restaurants operating domestically and internationally. Since 1958, Pizza Inn's house-made dough, house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh ingredients and house-made signature sauce combined with friendly service solidified the brand to become America's favorite hometown pizza place. This, in addition to its small-town vibe, are the hallmarks of Pizza Inn restaurants. In 2011, RAVE introduced Pie Five Pizza, pioneering a fast-casual pizza brand that transformed the classic pizzeria into a concept offering personalization, sophisticated ingredients and speed. Pie Five's craft pizzas are baked fresh daily and feature house-made ingredients, creative recipes and craveable crust creations. For more information, visit www.raverg.com, and follow on Instagram @pizzainnofficial and @piefivepizza.

Since 1958, Pizza Inn's popular pizza buffet, and friendly service have solidified the brand as America's hometown pizza place. Customers have been drawn to Pizza Inn for its reputation of using house-made dough, house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh ingredients and house-made signature sauce. This, combined with its small-town vibe, are the hallmarks of its restaurants that feature signature pan pizzas, chocolate chip 'pizzerts,' pasta dishes, salads and innovative creations that reflect today's customer cravings. The brand continues to thrive with new menu innovations including its popular NYXL pizza. Follow Pizza Inn on Instagram @pizzainnofficial and to learn more about franchising opportunities visit https://www.pizzainn.com/franchise/.

Pie Five Pizza redefined fast-casual pizza by accelerating the baking time of its craft pizzas, without compromising quality. Pie Five offers individual, handcrafted pizzas with house-made dough, baked fresh daily. The made-to-order pizzas feature house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, house-made marinara sauce and freshly chopped garden vegetables. Pie Five has been recognized as Fast Casual's Top "Movers & Shakers", "Best Franchise Deal" by QSR Magazine and Hot Concepts winner by Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit PieFivePizza.com and follow Pie Five on Instagram @piefivepizza.

Contact:
Investor Relations
RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.
469-384-5000

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