Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. Announces Results for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2012

Strong New Concept Results and Positive Same Store Sales Drove Earnings Growth Over Prior Year


THE COLONY, Texas, Nov. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC. (Nasdaq:PZZI)

First Quarter Year-to-Year Highlights:

  • Net income increased 143% to $0.3 million
  • Revenue increased 4.8% to $11.1 million
  • EBITDA increased 5.4% to $0.7 million
  • Domestic same store sales increased 2.7% driven by a 3.2% increase in same store sales for domestic buffet-style restaurants
  • Revenue from international operations increased 12.3% to $246,000
  • Revenue from Company owned restaurants increased 42.8% driven by new restaurants opened since first quarter of fiscal 2011
  • The first "Pie Five Pizza Company" prototype restaurant generated $230,000 in sales and $50,000 in operating income before taxes

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) today announced results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 25, 2011. Net income increased 143% year over year to $0.3 million, or $0.04 per share, compared to net income of $0.1 million, or $0.02 per share, for the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. Revenues increased 4.8% to $11.1 million compared to $10.6 million for the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.  Domestic same store sales increased 2.7% for the first fiscal quarter compared to the prior fiscal year driven by a 3.2% increase in same store sales for the buffet-style concept. 

"We are pleased with our first quarter performance," commented Charlie Morrison, President and CEO. "We accomplished many objectives of our growth strategy including solid performance in same store sales for our Pizza Inn brand as well as great results from our first Pie Five prototype location. We have established a platform for growth of Pie Five with additional funding to support it, and expect to open 3 additional Pie Five locations by the end of the calendar year with more slated for the final two quarters of the fiscal year."

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 Pizza Inn's control. 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 Pizza Inn's objectives and plans will be achieved. 

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. is an owner, franchisor and supplier of a system of restaurants operating domestically and internationally under the trademarks "Pizza Inn" and "Pie Five Pizza Company." The Company and its distribution division, Norco Restaurant Services Company, are headquartered in The Colony, Texas. The Company's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "PZZI."

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PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended
REVENUES: September 25,
2011
September 26,
2010
     
Food and supply sales  $ 8,906  $ 8,702
Franchise revenue  949  1,025
Restaurant sales  1,292  905
   11,147  10,632
     
COSTS AND EXPENSES:    
Cost of sales  9,250  8,704
Franchise expenses  452  523
General and administrative expenses  907  835
Costs associated with store closure  --  319
Bad debt  15  15
Interest expense  16  10
   10,640  10,406
     
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES  507  226
Income taxes  178  81
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS  329  145
     
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes  (16)  (16)
NET INCOME  $ 313  $ 129
     
EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - BASIC:    
Income from continuing operations  $ 0.04  $ 0.02
Loss from discontinued operations  --   -- 
Net income  $ 0.04  $ 0.02
     
EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - DILUTED:    
     
Income from continuing operations  $ 0.04  $ 0.02
Loss from discontinued operations  --   -- 
Net income  $ 0.04  $ 0.02
     
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 8,011 8,011
     
Weighted average common and potential dilutive common shares outstanding 8,128 8,011
 
PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
     
ASSETS September 25,
2011 (unaudited)
June 26,
2011
     
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 870 $ 949
Accounts receivable, less allowance for bad debts of $176 and $162, respectively  3,130  3,128
Income tax receivable  553  553
Inventories  1,884  1,829
Deferred income tax assets  804  822
Prepaid expenses and other  409  232
Total current assets  7,650  7,513
     
LONG-TERM ASSETS    
Property, plant and equipment, net  3,150  3,196
Long-term notes receivable  39  51
Deposits and other  321  392
  $ 11,160 $ 11,152
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable - trade $ 1,859 $ 2,103
Deferred revenues  220  202
Accrued expenses  1,515  1,557
Bank debt  333  333
Total current liabilities  3,927  4,195
     
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES    
Deferred gain on sale of property  103  109
Deferred revenues, net of current portion  155  165
Bank debt, net of current portion  399  482
Deferred tax liability  361  360
Other long-term liabilities  19  --
Total liabilities  4,964  5,311
     
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES     
     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 26,000,000 shares; issued 15,130,319 and 15,130,319 shares, respectively; outstanding 8,010,919 and 8,010,919 shares, respectively  151  151
Additional paid-in capital  9,051  9,009
Retained earnings  21,630  21,317
Treasury stock at cost    
Shares in treasury: 7,119,400 and 7,119,400, respectively  (24,636)  (24,636)
Total shareholders' equity   6,196  5,841
  $ 11,160 $ 11,152
 
PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
     
  Three Months Ended
  September 25,
2011
September 26,
2010
     
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
     
Net income  $ 313  $ 129
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization  176  428
Stock compensation expense  42  30
Deferred tax  18  --
Provision for bad debts  15  14
Net income adjusted for non-cash items  564  601
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Notes and accounts receivable  (17)  165
Inventories  (55)  (76)
Accounts payable - trade  (244)  (286)
Accrued expenses  (20)  (106)
Deferred revenue  --  92
Prepaid expenses and other  (109)  (86)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities  (445)  (297)
Cash provided by operating activities  119  304
     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:    
     
Capital expenditures  (115)  (545)
Cash used by investing activities  (115)  (545)
     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Change in bank debt, net  (83)  273
Cash overdraft    
Repurchase of common stock    
Cash (used) provided by financing activities   (83)  273
     
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (79)  32
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  949  761
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $ 870  $ 793
 
PIZZA INN HOLDINGS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands)
     
  Three Months Ended
  September 25,
2011
September 26,
2010
 Net Income   $ 313  $ 129
 Interest Expense   16  10
 Taxes   178  81
 Depreciation and Amortization   176  428
 EBITDA   $ 683  $ 648


            

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