Pizza Inn, Inc. Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005
PIZZA INN, INC.
Fourth Quarter FY 2005 versus Fourth Quarter FY 2004 Results
* Diluted EPS was ($0.01) versus $0.06 on a net loss of ($112,000)
versus net income of $564,000.
* Revenues decreased approximately 11% or $1.7 million primarily due to
lower cheese prices ($596,000), decreased equipment sales ($519,000)
and reduced sale prices on certain key ingredients, including dough
products and tomato tidbits ($139,000) and the impact of lower retail
sales on products other than cheese, dough and tomato tidbits
($107,000).
* Comparable chainwide retail sales were down 1.5%.
* Financial results continue to be adversely impacted by product cost
inflation of approximately 2.7%, which was not passed through to
franchisees.
* Legal fees increased approximately $524,000 as a result of ongoing
litigation and related matters.
FY 2005 versus FY 2004 Results
* Diluted EPS was $0.02 versus $0.22 on net income of $204,000 versus
$2,243,000.
* Revenues decreased approximately 8% or $4.7 million primarily due to
reduced sale prices on certain key ingredients, including dough
products and tomato tidbits ($997,000), the impact of lower retail
sales on cheese products ($799,000), decreased equipment sales
($758,000) and the impact of lower retail sales on products other than
cheese, dough and tomato tidbits ($737,000). Additionally, restaurant
sales at our company stores were lower due to the replacement of a
larger Buffet unit with a smaller Delivery/Carryout unit ($570,000).
* Comparable chainwide retail sales were down 1.5%.
* Financial results continue to be adversely impacted by product cost
inflation of approximately 3.3%, which was not passed through to
franchisees.
* Legal fees increased approximately $1,454,000 as a result of ongoing
litigation and related matters.
Tim Taft, appointed as Pizza Inn's President and CEO in April of this year, commented on the performance and direction of the company: "Our short and long-term objectives are clear — we must reenergize the brand by focusing on the fundamentals of customer satisfaction, growth and unit-level profitability. To achieve these objectives we are currently working on a number of fronts. First, we conducted consumer research, providing the company with an informed direction and competitive position based on the needs and wants of our customers and potential customers. Second, the company will soon put this new approach of focusing on customer satisfaction to the test when it opens its new buffet concept in Dallas and Houston, Texas this fall while existing franchisees are signing up to do the same. Third, Pizza Inn is working with its franchisees daily to build an economic model that delivers product consistency and quality while improving overall profitability. Fourth, our new franchisee recruitment model — dedicated to signing qualified multi-unit operators — will be implemented before the end of the year. Due to these efforts and other initiatives, we are optimistic that we will begin to improve operating results by fiscal year end."
Certain statements in this press release, other than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ from those anticipated, estimated or expected. Among the key factors that may have a direct bearing on Pizza Inn's operating results, performance or financial condition are its ability to implement its growth strategies, national, regional and local economic conditions affecting the restaurant/entertainment industry, competition within each of the restaurant and entertainment industries, store sales cannibalization, success of its franchise operations, negative publicity, fluctuations in quarterly results of operations, including seasonality, government regulations, weather, commodity, insurance and labor costs.
Pizza Inn, Inc. is headquartered in The Colony, Texas, along with its distribution division, Norco Restaurant Services Company. Pizza Inn franchises approximately 400 restaurants and owns five restaurants with annual chainwide sales of over $160 million.
Pizza Inn, Inc. For more information contact:
3551 Plano Parkway Shawn Preator
The Colony, TX 75056 Chief Financial Officer
(469) 384-5201
For more information about the company, visit Pizza Inn at
http://www.pizzainn.com/
PIZZA INN, INC.
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
4th Quarter
June 26, June 27,
2005 2004
Revenue $13,679 $15,413
(Loss) Income before taxes ($130) $903
Net (Loss) Income ($112) $564
Diluted earnings (loss) per share ($0.01) $0.06
Basic earnings (loss) per share ($0.01) $0.06
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Diluted 10,141,154 10,128,348
Basic 10,092,771 10,093,674
Twelve Months
June 26, June 27,
2005 2004
Revenue $55,269 $59,988
Income before taxes $359 $3,648
Net Income $204 $2,243
Diluted earnings per share $0.02 $0.22
Basic earnings per share $0.02 $0.22
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Diluted 10,142,010 10,117,328
Basic 10,104,838 10,075,638
SOURCE: Pizza Inn, Inc.
CONTACT: Shawn Preator, Chief Financial Officer of Pizza Inn, Inc.,
+1-469-384-5201
Web site: http://www.pizzainn.com/