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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 26, 2010
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission File Number: 333-136167
UFOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Nevada   20-4463582
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
255 Washington Street, Suite 100
Newton, MA 02458

(Address of principal executive offices)
(617) 787-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) 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. þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company þ
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
As of November 8, 2010, there were 40,427,293 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, issued and outstanding.
 
 

 

 


 

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UFOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009
Assets
                 
    September 26,     December 27,  
    2010     2009  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
 
               
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 518,140     $ 2,278,427  
Restricted cash
    40,041       60,425  
Accounts receivable
    22,208       180,134  
Inventories
    145,110       123,648  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    31,807       68,605  
 
           
Total current assets
    757,306       2,711,239  
 
           
 
               
Property and equipment:
               
Equipment
    984,368       937,857  
Furniture and fixtures
    209,120       202,205  
Leasehold improvements
    1,721,044       1,744,594  
Website development costs
    27,050       37,050  
 
           
Fixed assets
    2,941,582       2,921,706  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    1,781,907       1,560,402  
 
           
Property and equipment, net
    1,159,675       1,361,304  
 
           
 
               
Other assets:
               
 
               
Deferred financing costs, net
    570,491       757,873  
Goodwill
    75,363       75,363  
Other
    83,782       86,560  
 
           
Total other assets
    729,636       919,796  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 2,646,617     $ 4,992,339  
 
           
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UFOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 26, 2010 and December 27, 2009
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
                 
    September 26,     December 27,  
    2010     2009  
    (unaudited)     (audited)  
LIABILITIES
               
Current liabilities:
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 450,000     $ 857,882  
Current portion of capital lease obligations
    38,792       58,820  
Accounts payable
    349,387       285,150  
Deferred franchise revenue
    111,421       157,500  
Accrued dividends
    19,778        
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    189,698       157,870  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    1,159,076       1,517,222  
 
           
 
               
Long-term liabilities:
               
Long-term debt
    3,549,091       3,044,001  
Derivative warrant liability
    2,195,596       3,750  
Capital lease obligations
    21,040       39,071  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    95,480       276,920  
 
           
Total long term liabilities
    5,861,207       3,363,742  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    7,020,283       4,880,964  
 
           
 
               
EQUITY
               
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 10,000 shares issued and outstanding
    10        
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 40,427,294 shares issued and outstanding
    40,427       37,935  
Additional paid-in capital
    28,049,167       25,589,311  
Accumulated deficit
    (32,463,270 )     (25,515,871 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
    (4,373,666 )     111,375  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
  $ 2,646,617     $ 4,992,339  
 
           
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UFOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Operations — Unaudited
For the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,     September 26,     September 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Revenues:
                               
Store sales
  $ 1,178,874     $ 1,214,220     $ 3,447,118     $ 3,548,216  
Franchise royalties and fees
    115,119       59,589       249,795       329,107  
Other revenue
          (456 )     22,298       2,239  
 
                       
 
    1,293,993       1,273,353       3,719,211       3,879,562  
 
                       
 
                               
Costs and expenses:
                               
Store operating expenses:
                               
Food and paper costs
    356,628       344,270       1,016,192       1,016,855  
Cost of nutritional products
    70,787       84,796       255,140       269,665  
Labor
    332,455       339,100       957,840       1,044,773  
Occupancy
    74,847       135,114       309,571       427,721  
Other store operating expenses
    192,575       195,568       613,518       575,666  
General and administrative expenses
    2,081,235       887,424       3,691,616       2,879,496  
Advertising, marketing and promotion expenses
    42,638       67,880       152,972       172,635  
Depreciation and amortization
    80,636       100,894       244,711       309,705  
Loss on disposal of assets
    25,782       15,043       25,782       77,941  
 
                       
Total costs and expenses
    3,257,583       2,170,089       7,267,342       6,774,457  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating loss
    (1,963,590 )     (896,736 )     (3,548,131 )     (2,894,895 )
 
                       
 
                               
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest income
    672       6,147       4,829       16,678  
Interest expense
    (408,434 )     (231,596 )     (1,192,473 )     (532,828 )
Other income (expense)
    (1,969,761 )     (13,076 )     (2,191,846 )     316,701  
 
                       
Other income (expense), net
    (2,377,523 )     (238,525 )     (3,379,490 )     (199,449 )
 
                       
 
                               
Loss before income taxes
    (4,341,113 )     (1,135,261 )     (6,927,621 )     (3,094,344 )
Income taxes
                       
 
                       
 
                               
Net loss
  $ (4,341,113 )   $ (1,135,261 )   $ (6,927,621 )   $ (3,094,344 )
Dividends on preferred stock
    19,778             19,778        
 
                       
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
  $ (4,360,891 )   $ (1,135,261 )   $ (6,947,399 )   $ (3,094,344 )
 
                       
 
                               
Basic and diluted loss per share
  $ (0.11 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.18 )   $ (0.09 )
 
                       
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UFOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Unaudited
For the Nine Months Ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009
                 
    Nine months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,  
    2010     2009  
 
               
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (6,927,621 )   $ (3,094,344 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    244,711       309,705  
Amortization of the beneficial conversion feature
    569,090       190,270  
Deferred financing costs
    257,263       175,991  
Change in value of warrant liability
    2,191,846       (325,882 )
Provision for doubtful accounts
    (66,322 )     92,027  
Loss on disposal of assets
    25,782       77,941  
Stock-based compensation
    853,083       392,253  
Non-cash promotion, marketing and advertising expenses
    1,178,545       146,811  
Non-cash interest payments
    312,884       206,844  
Gain on extinguishment of debt
          (74,969 )
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    224,247       (79,924 )
Inventories
    (21,464 )     17,629  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    46,798       30,518  
Other assets and noncurrent liabilities
    2,779       (72,994 )
Accounts payable
    64,236       ( 255,541 )
Franchisee deposits
    (46,079 )     (120,291 )
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    (149,611 )     (182,073 )
 
           
Net cash used in operating activities
    (1,239,833 )     (2,566,029 )
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Proceeds from the disposal of assets
          5,000  
Acquisition of property and equipment
    (70,700 )     (102,304 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (70,700 )     (97,304 )
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt
          5,874,000  
Proceeds from warrants exercise
    53,846        
Payments for financing costs
    (69,881 )     (983,656 )
Payments on long-term debt
    (407,882 )     (280,450 )
Payments on capital lease obligations
    (46,221 )     (46,265 )
Decrease in restricted cash, net
    20,384       357,213  
 
           
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    (449,754 )     4,920,842  
 
               
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,760,287 )     2,257,509  
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of year
    2,278,427       787,551  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period
  $ 518,140     $ 3,045,060  
 
           
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UFOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
and SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
For the Nine Months ended September 26, 2010 (unaudited)
                                                         
    Preferred Stock     Common Stock     Additional Paid-in     Accumulated          
    Shares     Value     Shares     Value     Capital     Deficit     Total  
 
                                                       
Balances, December 27, 2009
                37,934,907     $ 37,935     $ 25,589,311     $ (25,515,871 )   $ 111,375  
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Preferred stock issued for promotional services
    10,000       10                   999,990             1,000,000  
Common stock issued for consulting ,marketing & promotional services
                  320,000       320       178,225             178,545  
Common stock issued for interest payment
                1,297,236       1,297       311,587             312,884  
Common stock-based compensation
                            853,083             853,083  
Forfeitures of common stock
                (1,773 )     (2 )     2              
Conversion of debentures & warrants into common stock
                876,924       877       116,969             117,846  
Dividends on preferred stock
                                  (19,778 )     (19,778 )
Net loss for nine months ended September 26, 2010
                                  (6,927,621 )     (6,927,621 )
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balances, September 26, 2010
    10,000     $ 10       40,427,294     $ 40,427     $ 28,049,167     $ (32,463,270 )   $ (4,373,666 )
 
                                         

 

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UFOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Unaudited-
1.  
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Nature of Operations
UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (UFood or the Company) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 8, 2006 as Axxent Media Corp. Prior to December 18, 2007, UFood was a development stage company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. As Axxent Media Corp., the Company’s business was to obtain reproduction and distribution rights to foreign films within North America and also to obtain the foreign rights to North American films for reproduction and distribution to foreign countries. On August 8, 2007, the Company changed its name to UFood Franchise Company, Inc., and on September 25, 2007 changed its name to UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (UFood or the Company). Following the Merger described below, the Company abandoned its plans to obtain reproduction and distribution rights to foreign films within North America and to obtain the foreign rights to North American films for reproduction and distribution to foreign countries.
On December 18, 2007 (the Merger Date) , pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company merged with and into KnowFat Franchise Company, Inc. (KnowFat). Following the merger (the Merger), UFood continued KnowFat’s business operations as a franchisor and operator of fast-casual food service restaurants that capitalize on consumer demands for great tasting food with healthy attributes. As of September 26, 2010, the Company’s operations consisted of four Company-owned restaurants and four franchisee-owned restaurants. On the Merger Date, each share of KnowFat common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Merger was exchanged for 1.52350763 shares of UFood Common Stock. All share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the effect of the share exchange.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. They include the activity and balances of UFood and its subsidiaries but do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, they include all normal recurring accruals and adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly UFood’s financial position at September 26, 2010, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future quarters or the full year. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2009 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred recurring losses from operations and negative cash flows from operations. Over the past few years, the Company’s operations have been funded through a combination of private equity and debt financing. As of September 26, 2010, the Company had approximately $518,000 of unrestricted cash. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Based on current trends, management believes that additional franchises will be sold within the next twelve months, and that the additional capital raised will be sufficient to support activities though 2011. The Company is subject to a number of risks similar to those of other companies in its industry, including dependence on key individuals, competition from substitute products, the successful attraction of franchisee, and the ability to obtain adequate additional financing necessary to fund continuing operations. On October 29, 2010, the Company completed an Offering to accredited investors, which sold an aggregate of 34,400 shares of Series B Preferred Stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,440,000 (see the subsequent events footnote for more details). The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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2.  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Fiscal Quarters
In 2010, our fiscal quarters end on March 28th, June 27th, September 26th and January 2nd, 2011. In 2009, our fiscal quarters ended on March 28th, June 28th, September 27th and December 27th.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. and its subsidiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to conform previously reported data to the current presentation.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs represent costs paid to third parties in order to obtain long-term financing and have been included in other assets. Deferred financing costs are amortized over the life of the related debt. Amortization expense related to these costs was $257,263 and $175,991 for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009, respectively, and is included in interest expense. The amortization expense recorded by the Company for the three months ended September 26, 2010 was $83,435 and $88,116 for the three months ended September 27, 2009.
Valuation of Goodwill
We account for goodwill and other intangible assets under ASC No. 805, Business Combinations, and ASC No. 350-20 to 30, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. ASC No. 805 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001, and that certain intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as assets apart from goodwill. Under ASC No. 350-20 to 30, purchased goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Goodwill attributable to our franchise operations segment is evaluated by comparing the Company’s fair market value, determined based upon quoted market prices of the Company’s equity securities, to the carrying amount of goodwill. Goodwill attributable to our store operations segment is evaluated on a restaurant-by-restaurant basis by comparing the restaurant’s estimated fair value to the carrying value of the restaurant’s underlying net assets inclusive of goodwill. Fair value is determined based upon the restaurant’s estimated future cash flows. Future cash flows are estimated based upon a restaurant’s historical operating performance and management’s estimates of future revenues and expenses over the period of time that the Company expects to operate the restaurant, which generally coincides with the initial term of the restaurant’s lease but which may take into account the restaurant’s first lease renewal period up to 5 years. The estimate of a restaurant’s future cash flows may also include an estimate of the restaurant’s terminal value, determined by applying a capitalization rate to the restaurant’s estimated cash flows during the last year of the forecast period. The capitalization rate used by the Company was determined based upon the restaurant’s location, cash flows and growth prospects. Goodwill is vested for impairment annually on the first day of the fourth quarter. The carrying amount of goodwill may be impaired in the future if our actual operating results and cash flows fall short of our expectations.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with ASC No. 360 Property, Plant and Equipment, when impairment indicators exist, the Company evaluates its long-lived assets for potential impairment. Potential impairment is assessed when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances have occurred that indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered. When events or changes in circumstances have occurred that indicate a long-lived asset may be impaired, the Company uses estimates of future cash flows on a restaurant-by-restaurant basis to test the recoverability of its long-lived assets. Future cash flows are estimated based upon the restaurant’s historical operating performance and management’s projections of future revenues and expenses and may take into account the restaurant’s estimated terminal value. Long-lived assets may be impaired in the future if our actual operating results and cash flows fall short of our expectations.

 

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Revenue Recognition
The Company records revenue for Company-owned store sales upon the delivery of the related food and other products to the customer.
The Company follows the accounting guidance of ASC No. 952-605-25 and 952-340-25, Franchisors. Franchisee deposits represent advances on initial franchise fees prior to the opening of the franchisee location. We recognize initial franchise fee revenue when all material services we are required to perform and all material conditions we are required to satisfy have been substantially completed, which is generally the opening of the franchised location. The Company defers direct costs related to franchise sales until the related revenue is recognized; however, the deferred costs shall not exceed anticipated revenue less estimated additional related costs. Such costs include training, facilities design, menu planning and marketing. Franchise royalty revenues are recognized in the same period the relevant franchisee sales occur.
Rent Expense
The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term as defined in ASC No. 840-20, Leases. The reasonably assured lease term on most of the Company’s leases is the initial non-cancelable lease term, which generally equates to between 5 and 10 years. In addition, certain of the Company’s lease agreements provide for scheduled rent increases during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy. The Company includes any rent escalations and other rent holidays in its determination of straight-line rent expense. Therefore, rent expense for new locations is charged to expense upon the commencement date of the lease.
Earnings Per Share Data
Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period after consideration of the dilutive effect, if any, for common stock equivalents, including stock options, restricted stock, and other stock-based compensation. Earnings per common share are computed in accordance with ASC No. 260-10, Earnings Per Share, which requires companies to present basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income allocable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive securities outstanding during the year.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued expenses and debt obligations approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company maintains two stock-based incentive plans. The Company grants options to purchase common stock at an option price equal to the market value of the stock at the date of grant. Options generally vest over a three year period beginning on the date of grant and have a ten year contractual term.
The Company applies the fair value recognition provisions of ASC No. 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which requires all stock-based compensation, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model which requires extensive use of accounting judgment and financial estimates, including estimates of the expected term participants will retain their vested stock options before exercising them and the estimated volatility of the Company’s common stock price over the expected term.
Stock-based compensation expense to employees recognized during the three months ended September 26, 2010 totaled approximately $599,364 for stock options. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the nine months ended September 26, 2010 totaled approximately $853,083 for stock options. Stock-based compensation expense was included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated all events or transactions occurring between the balance sheet date and the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 10 for information related to subsequent events.

 

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3.  
Long Term Debt and Warrants
2008 Investor Warrants
On December 18 and 21, 2007, January 22, 2008, February 6, 2008, and March 30, 2008, the Company sold 5,720,000, 440,000, 863,000, 1,927,000, and 1,991,000 units (Units), respectively, of its securities at a price of $1.00 per Unit, in connection with five separate closings (the Closings) of its private placement of securities (the Offering). Each Unit consists of one share of common stock of the Company, par value $.001 per share (Common Stock), and a warrant to purchase one-half of one share of Common Stock (the 2008 Investor Warrants). A total of 5,470,500 2008 Investor Warrants were issued in conjunction with the closings.
The 2008 Investor Warrants provide for the purchase of shares of Common Stock for five years at an original exercise price of $1.25 per share. The 2008 Investor Warrants, at the option of the holder, may be exercised by cash payment of the exercise price. The Company will not receive additional proceeds to the extent that 2008 Investor Warrants are exercised by cashless exercise. As a result of the Company’s private placement on March-April 2009, the exercise price of the 2008 Investor Warrants was reduced to $0.59 pursuant to the terms of such warrants.
The exercise price and number of shares of Common Stock issuable on exercise of the 2008 Investor Warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a stock dividend, or our recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. The 2008 Investor Warrants are also subject to a weighted average price protection for the term of the Investor Warrants.
Through March of 2008, the Company paid the placement agent retained in connection with the Offering (the 2008 Placement Agent) a commission of 10% of the funds raised from the investors in connection with the Closings. In addition, the 2008 Placement Agent received warrants (the 2008 Placement Agent Warrants) to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock equal to 20% of the shares of Common Stock included in the Units sold to investors. As a result of the foregoing, the 2008 Placement Agent was paid commissions of $1,294,100 and received warrants to purchase 2,988,200 shares of Common Stock. The terms of these warrants were similar to those
of the 2008 Investor Warrants, except that they had a seven-year term and $1.00 original exercise price. As a result of the Company’s private placement on March-April 2009, the exercise price of the 2008 Placement Agent Warrants was reduced to $0.49 pursuant to the terms of such warrants.
The Company is subject to a derivative warrant liability instrument due to the fact that the related contract is not indexed to its own stock, as specified by ASC No. 815-40 Derivatives and Hedging-Contract in Entity’s Own Equity”. The derivative is accounted for and classified as a “Derivative warrant liability” within the liabilities section of the consolidated balance sheet. The change in the fair value of the derivative is included within “Other income (loss)” in the consolidated statements of operations. The change in the fair value of the derivative instrument affects the “Change in fair value of derivative warrant liability” line in the “Cash flows from operating activities” section of the consolidated statements of cash flows.
At the date of issuance of the 2008 Investor Warrants and 2008 Placement Agent Warrants, based upon evaluation under applicable ASC No. 815-10 Derivatives and Hedging guidance, the Company initially determined that the financial instrument did not constitute a derivative, and, accordingly, reflected the balance within additional paid-in capital as of December 28, 2008 in the Company’s Form 10-K. During the quarter ended March 29, 2009, the Company re-assessed this categorization based upon the clarified “indexed to an entity’s own stock” criteria specified within ASC No. 815-40, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and concluded that the financial instrument constituted a derivative. The aggregate fair value of the derivative at inception was determined to be $3,512,272, which was recorded as a derivative liability during the quarter ended March 29, 2009. At December 29, 2008, the aggregate fair value of the derivatives was $353,248. The decrease in the fair value of the derivative in the aggregate amount of $3,159,024 upon adoption of ASC No. 815-40 was recorded in the consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity as a cumulative adjustment gain on derivative during the three months ended March 29, 2009.
At September 26, 2010, the aggregate fair value of the derivative was $2,195,596. The increase in the fair value of the derivative was in the aggregate amount of $2,191,846 during the nine months ended September 26, 2010. The increase in the fair value of the derivative for the three months ended September 26, 2010 was $1,969,761. The increase in the fair value of the derivate was recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as other expense.
The derivative is not intended to hedge any specific risk exposures, such as fluctuating interest rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, etc. Therefore, the derivative constitutes neither a cash flow hedge, nor a fair value hedge. The volume of derivative activity relates solely to the derivative warrant liability instrument itself, and changes in fair value thereon.

 

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Tabular disclosure of the fair value of the derivative instrument in the consolidated balance sheets, and the effect of the derivative instrument on the consolidated balance sheets follows:
                 
    As of September 26, 2010  
    Liability Derivatives  
    Balance Sheet        
    Location     Fair Value  
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC No. 815-10:
               
None
               
 
               
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC No. 815-10:
               
Derivative warrant liability
  Long-term liabilities     $ 2,195,596  
 
               
 
           
Total derivatives
          $ 2,195,596  
 
           
The effect of the derivative instrument on the consolidated statements of operations for the quarter ended September 26, 2010 follows
                         
            Amount of Gain     Amount of Gain  
            (Loss) Recognized in     (Loss) Recognized in  
    Location of Gain (Loss)     Income on Derivative     Income on Derivative  
    Recognized in Income on     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    Derivative     September 26, 2010     September 26, 2010  
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC No. 815-10:
                       
Derivative warrant liability
  Other Income (Expense)   $ (1,969,761 )   $ (2,191,846 )
 
                       
Total
          $ (1,969,761 )   $ (2,191,846 )
The fair value of the warrant liability was determined using the Black Scholes Option Pricing method. The valuation methodology uses a combination of observable (Level 2) and unobservable (Level 3) inputs in calculating fair value. As required by ASC 820-10, assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The fair value of the warrant liability was estimated on the date of issuance, as of December 29, 2008, and as of September 26, 2010, using the following assumptions:
                         
    At Issuance     December 29, 2008     September 26, 2010  
Expected term (years)
  5 -7 Years     5 -7 Years     3-5 Years  
Expected volatility
    32.34 %     34.87 %     119.17 %(1)
Risk-free interest rate
    2.46 %     1.55 %     1.37 %
Expected annual dividend
    0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %
     
(1)  
The Company has utilized its own volatility history blended with peers in the industry in order to cover the term for what this instrument carries. The prior period volatility was primarily based on peer groups.
The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s level 3 derivative at December 27, 2009, and for the quarter ended September 26, 2010:
         
Balance as of December 27, 2009
  $ 3,750  
Increase in fair value during quarter ended March 28, 2010
    68,901  
Increase in fair value during quarter ended June 27, 2010
    153,184  
Increase in fair value during quarter ended September 26, 2010
    1,969,761  
Balance as of September 26, 2010
  $ 2,195,596  

 

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2009 Warrants
On March 19, 2009, the Company sold 8% Senior Secured Convertible Debentures (the Debentures) to investors in the principal amount of $3,315,000 and issued warrants (the 2009 Warrants and, collectively with the Debentures, the Securities) to purchase 12,750,000 shares of our Common Stock to such investors in connection with first closing of our private placement of securities (the 2009 Offering). On April 20, 2009, the Company sold an additional $2,559,000 of Debentures in connection with the final closing of its private offering to accredited investors. The addition of both closings is $5,874,000 of Debentures. The Debentures bear interest at a rate of 8% and are due three years from the date they are issued. The Debentures are convertible into shares of Common Stock at $0.13 per share. In addition, each investor will receive 5-year detachable warrants to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock equal to 50% of the shares underlying the Investor’s Debenture. Interest on the Debentures a rate of 8% per annum is payable on a quarterly basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Company has the right to pay interest on the Debentures in either cash or shares of Common Stock, or in a combination of cash and Common Stock. After the one year anniversary of the first closing of the 2009 Offering, the Company has the right to redeem the Debentures at a 20% premium, subject to certain conditions. Subject to certain conditions, the Company has the right to force conversion of the Debentures into shares of Common Stock. The Company has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission covering all shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Debentures and/or exercise of the 2009 Warrants.
The Company paid Garden State Securities, Inc., the placement agent retained in connection with the 2009 Offering (the 2009 Placement Agent), (i) a commission of 10% of the aggregate subscription amount of the Securities sold in the 2009 Offering, plus (ii) $50,000 for its legal fees and expenses, plus (iii) a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 3% of the aggregate subscription amount of the Securities sold in the 2009 Offering. In addition, the 2009 Placement Agent (or its assigns) received warrants (the 2009 Placement Agent Warrants) to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock equal to twenty percent (20%) of the maximum number of shares of Common Stock underlying the Debentures and 2009 Warrants sold in the 2009 Offering. As a result of the foregoing, the 2009 Placement Agent was paid a commission of $587,400 plus a non-accountable expense allowance of $176,220 and received warrants to purchase 5,100,000 shares of Common Stock for March 2009 first closing, and 3,936,923 for April 2009 second and final closing in connection with the 2009 Offering. The terms of these warrants were similar to those of the 2009 Warrants.
In conjunction with the Debentures and the 2009 Warrants, the Company recorded debt discount of $3,130,200 associated with a beneficial conversion feature on the debt, which is being accreted using the effective interest method over the three year term of the debentures. For the quarter ended September 26, 2010, the Company recorded interest expense of $205,078 in conjunction with accreting the debt discount on the warrants and the beneficial conversion feature over the debt term. For the nine months ended September 26, 2010, the Company recorded interest expense of $569,090 in connection with the debt discount on the warrants and the beneficial conversion feature over the debt term.
4.  
Stock-Based Compensation
During the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2010, the Company recognized $1,633,271 and $2,031,628, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense for equity awards to employees, consultants and vendors. During the three and nine month periods ended September 27, 2009, the Company recognized $97,473 and $539,064 respectively of stock-based compensation expense.
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using a Black Scholes option pricing model with the assumptions noted in the following table. Key inputs used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, the expected volatility of the Company’s stock over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield.
The fair value of each stock option granted during the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2010 was estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions:
         
Expected term (years)
    5  
Expected volatility
    112.26 %
Risk-free interest rate
    1.79 %
Expected annual dividend
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The expected term is based on the remaining vesting term and the contractual term. The Company used its own historical volatility and the volatility of published common stock prices over the last two years of comparable publicly held companies in order to calculate the Expected Volatility. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the stock option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield. The Company believes that the valuation technique and the approach utilized to develop the underlying assumptions are appropriate in calculating the fair values of stock options granted during the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2010. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by persons who receive equity awards.
The 2004 Plan
Under the terms of the 2004 Plan, the Company was authorized to grant incentive stock options (ISO’s), non-qualified stock options and restricted stock for up to 304,702 shares of Common Stock in the aggregate, to employees, officers, directors, consultants and agents of the Company. There were no options granted or exercised, however there were 82,347 options forfeited under the 2004 Plan during the nine months ended September 27, 2009. On May 13, 2009 the Company’s Board of Directors approved the cancellation of 181,981 stock options of current employees under the 2004 Plan and issuance of new stock options under the 2007 Plan for the same individuals, with a vesting schedule identical to the remaining vesting schedule of the canceled options at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. At September 26, 2010, there were 32,757 options outstanding under the 2004 Plan. All of the outstanding options are exercisable as of September 26, 2010. There was no unrecognized compensation expense related to options outstanding under the 2004 Plan at September 26, 2010.
The 2007 Plan
There were no awards under the 2007 Plan prior to December 18, 2007. Awards of ISO’s, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units, restricted stock or performance units may be made under the 2007 Plan of up to a maximum of 6,000,000 shares of Common Stock to employees, directors, consultants and agents of the Company. During our annual shareholders’ meeting held on July 1st, 2010, our shareholders approved the increase in the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2007 Plan to 9,000,000 shares. The Company believes awards under the 2007 Plan align the interests of its employees with those of its shareholders. On April 1, 2010 the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of 2,070,000 stock options to employees and officers of the Company, fully vested at an exercise price of $0.16 per share. The Company recognized a compensation expense of $140,822 in connection with this grant. At September 26, 2010, there were 5,884,990 stock options outstanding under the 2007 Plan. At September 26, 2010, options to purchase 5,713,048 shares of Common Stock were exercisable at a weighted average exercise price of $0.18. An additional 171,942 options will vest over the next 5 months.
Activity under the 2007 Plan from December 27, 2009 through September 26, 2010 is presented below:
                                 
                    Weighted        
            Weighted     Average        
            Average     Remaining     Aggregate  
    Number of     Exercise     Contractual     Intrinsic  
    Options     Price     Term     Value  
 
Outstanding at December 27, 2009
    3,919,990     $ 0.20       7.5     $ -0-  
Granted
    2,070,000       0.16       9.6          
Forfeited
    (105,000 )     0.20                
Canceled
                             
 
                       
Outstanding at September 26, 2010
    5,884,990     $ 0.18       8.2     $ 906,699  
 
                       
The options outstanding and exercisable at September 26, 2010 were as follows:
                                         
            Options Outstanding     Options Exercisable  
                    Weighted              
                    Average              
                    Remaining              
Number of     Exercise     Contractual     Number of        
Options     Price     Term     Options     Exercise Price  
 
                                       
 
    3,814,990     $ 0.20       7.5       3,643,048     $ 0.20  
 
    2,070,000     $ 0.16       9.5       2,070,000     $ 0.16  

 

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The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $0.34 as of September 26, 2010 which would have been received by the options holders had all option holders exercise their options as of that date.
At September 26, 2010 there was $82,926 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options granted under the 2007 Plan. This cost will be recognized over approximately 5 months.
Other Equity Awards
On April 1st, 2010 the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase 600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.19 and a vesting schedule of equal amounts over the next four months to Mr. Richard Fisher. This grant was pursuant to the terms of his consulting agreement with the Company. As a result of this grant the Company recognized an expense of $39,853.
Also on June 12, 2010, the Board of Directors approved the grant of 10,000 Series “B” Preferred Shares to Summit Trading Limited according to their service agreement to provide Investor Relations and Public Relations services to the Company. These preferred shares were fully vested at the execution of the agreement. As a result of this grant, General and Administrative expenses include $1,000,000 of stock-based compensation expense. The face value of the preferred shares is $100 per share and the conversion price to common stock is $0.23.
On June 30th, 2010 the Company’s Board of Directors awarded to its vendors, executives, Board of Directors and employees, non-qualified stock options to purchase 7,703,673 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.19. The vesting schedule varies from one year through three years. As a result of this grant, the Company will recognize an expense in the total amount of $1,519,255 over the vesting period. At September 26, 2010 there was $972,355 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options granted outside of any Plan. This cost will be recognized over approximately 34 months.
Activity of Non-Qualified Stock Options outside of any plan from December 27, 2009 through September 26, 2010 is presented below:
                                 
                    Weighted        
            Weighted     Average        
            Average     Remaining     Aggregate  
    Number of     Exercise     Contractual     Intrinsic  
    Options     Price     Term     Value  
 
Outstanding at December 27, 2009
    175,000     $ 0.15       7.4     $ -0-  
Granted
    8,303,673       0.19       9.7          
Forfeited
                         
Canceled
                             
 
                       
Outstanding at September 26, 2010
    8,478,673     $ 0.19       9.5     $ 1,260,434  
 
                       
5.  
Income Taxes
The Company applies the provisions of ASC No. 740-10-25, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes which requires that the impact of tax positions taken by the Company be recognized in the financial statements if they are more likely than not of being sustained based upon the technical merits of the position. The Company has a valuation allowance against the full amount of its net deferred taxes. The Company currently provides a valuation allowance against deferred taxes when it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of its deferred tax assets will not be realized.
No provision for current income taxes has been recorded for 2009 and 2008 due to the Company’s cumulative net losses. Significant components of deferred tax assets are net operating loss carryforwards; start-up costs and organizational costs capitalized for tax purposes, and deferred revenue. Significant component of deferred tax liabilities is depreciation of property and equipment.
Management has evaluated the evidence bearing upon the realization of its deferred tax assets and has determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will not recognize the benefits of its federal and state deferred tax assets. As a result, the Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. If the Company should generate sustained future taxable income against which these tax attributes might be applied, some portion or all of the valuation allowance would be reversed.

 

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The Company’s income tax returns have not been audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or any state taxing authority. The years 2007 through 2009 remain open to examination by the IRS and state taxing authority. The Company believes it is not subject to any tax exposure beyond the preceding discussion. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense
6.  
Commitments and Contingencies
We are subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the normal course of business. Although there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome, we generally have denied, or believe we have a meritorious defense and will deny, liability in all significant cases pending against us, including the matters described below, and we intend to defend vigorously each such case. However, losses may be material to our operating results for any particular future period, depending on the level of our income for such period. In the opinion of management, the ultimate liabilities with respect to these actions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flow.
Employment Agreements
On June 30, 2010, the Company has decided to amend its chief executive officer employment agreement to extend the employment period through October 15, 2013. As part of the amendment of the agreement, Mr. Naddaff received non-qualified stock options to purchase 3,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.19, and half of options are vested at grant and the other half over a period of three years. Also, the employment agreement for its chief operating officer was amended to extend the term to continue through January 22, 2013. In connection with the execution of this amendment, the Company granted non-qualified stock options to purchase 1,205,673 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.19 per share. One half of the options shall vest upon the date of the grant and the other half of the options shall vest in equal amounts on the first day of each month for thirty-six months following the date of the grant.
7.  
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,     September 26,     September 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Cash paid during the period for interest
  $ 15,174     $ 8,659     $ 51,993     $ 39,025  
 
                       
Accrued dividens on preferred stock
  $ 19,778     $     $ 19,778     $  
 
                       
Property and equipment acquired with capital lease
  $     $ 12,357     $ 8,163     $ 12,357  
 
                       
8.  
Loss Per Share
The amounts used for basic and diluted per share calculations are as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,     September 26,     September 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Net loss
  $ (4,341,113 )   $ (1,135,261 )   $ (6,927,621 )   $ (3,094,344 )
Dividends on preferred stock
    19,778             19,778        
 
                       
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
  $ (4,360,891 )   $ (1,135,261 )   $ (6,947,399 )   $ (3,094,344 )
 
                       
Weighted average number of shares outstanding — basic and diluted
    40,014,225       35,597,756       39,039,355       34,950,705  
 
                       
Basic and diluted per common share
  $ (0.11 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.18 )   $ (0.09 )
 
                       

 

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Diluted (loss) per share are not presented since the effect of the assumed exercise of options and warrants to purchase common stock would have been anti-dilutive. A total of a 59,768,715 and 49,847,276 potential common shares from the assumed exercise of options and warrants were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share for the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
9.  
Segment Data
The Company operates two business segments: Store Operations and Franchise Operations. The Store Operations segment comprises the operating activities of restaurants owned or operated by the Company. The Franchise Operations segment is comprised of the operating activities of the franchise business unit which licenses qualified operators to conduct business under the KnowFat and UFood Grill tradenames and also costs to monitor the operations of these business units. Under the terms of the franchise agreements, the licensed operators pay royalties and fees to the Company in return for the use of the KnowFat and UFood Grill tradenames.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same. Interest expense has been allocated based on operating results and total assets employed in each segment.
Inter-segment transactions are uncommon and not material. Therefore, they have not been separately reflected in the financial table below. The totals of the reportable segments’ revenues and net loss agree with the comparable amounts contained in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Segment information for the Company’s two business segments follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,     September 26,     September 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Revenues:
                               
Store operations
  $ 1,178,874     $ 1,214,220     $ 3,447,118     $ 3,548,216  
Franchise operations
    115,119       59,133       272,093       331,346  
 
                       
Total revenue
  $ 1,293,993     $ 1,273,353     $ 3,719,211     $ 3,879,562  
 
                       
 
                               
Segment income (loss):
                               
Store operations
  $ 100,472     $ 36,519     $ 132,426     $ (5,439 )
Franchise operations
    (484,213 )     (209,057 )     (779,545 )     (716,277 )
 
                       
Total segment loss
    (383,741 )     (172,538 )     (647,119 )     (721,716 )
 
                       
 
                               
Unallocated general and administrative expenses
    1,456,575       555,424       2,503,329       1,690,839  
Advertising, marketing and promotion
    42,638       67,880       152,972       172,635  
Depreciation and amortization
    80,636       100,894       244,711       309,705  
Interest (income) expense, net
    407,762       225,449       1,187,644       516,150  
Other (income) expense
    1,969,761       13,076       2,191,846       (316,701 )
 
                       
Net loss
  $ (4,341,113 )   $ (1,135,261 )   $ (6,927,621 )   $ (3,094,344 )
 
                       
10.  
Subsequent Events
Debenture Exchange
On October 1, 2010, the Company consummated the extinguishment of approximately ninety-eight percent (98%) of its outstanding 8% Senior Secured Convertible Debentures in exchange for shares of the Company’s Series A 8% Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). An aggregate principal amount of $5,692,500 of outstanding Debentures was extinguished in exchange for 56,925 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The holders of Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive, before any cash is paid out or set aside for any shares of the Company’s Common Stock (but on an equal basis with the Company’s Series B 8% Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock) dividends at the annual rate of 8% of the Stated Value of the Preferred Shares, subject to adjustment for stock splits, etc. The dividends will be accruing and cumulative and will be paid upon the occurrence of a liquidation, deemed liquidation, dissolution or redemption if not previously declared and paid.

 

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Effective immediately with respect to one-half of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Debenture Exchange, and effective January 1, 2011 with respect to the remaining shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Debenture Exchange, each holder of Series A Preferred Stock may convert his, her or its shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $0.13. The number of shares of common stock into which the Series A Preferred Stock is convertible is subject to adjustment to prevent dilution in the event of a stock split or stock dividend. The Series A Conversion Price is also subject to a weighted average price protection. Effective January 1, 2011, the Company may, at its election, require the conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock to shares of Common Stock at the Series A Conversion Price if the closing price of the Common Stock for 10 consecutive trading days equals or exceeds 300% of the Series A Conversion Price and the average daily volume of the shares of Common Stock for the same period exceeds 250,000 shares.
Approximately $2,200,869 of the debt discount relating to the beneficial conversion option and the 2009 Warrants issued to the Debenture holders will be recorded to interest expense as a result of the extinguishment of the Debentures. Furthermore, the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature at the date of extinguishment was calculated to be approximately $5,692,500 and, as such, we recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt for that amount.
We have evaluated the Series A Preferred Stock issued and have recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature of $5,692,443 as additional paid in capital. The embedded beneficial conversion feature was treated as a deemed dividend and, as such, has been recorded to retained earnings.
In conjunction with the extinguishment of debt, the Company modified the exercise price of the 2009 Warrants. The exercise price was reduced from $0.14 to $0.09 per share of Common Stock. As such, we have calculated the fair value of the warrants on the date of the modification to be approximately $6,181,501 and recorded the increase in fair value of $4,616,401 as an addition to additional paid-in capital. The fair value of the warrants was computed using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company assumed a risk-free interest rate of 1.17%, no dividends, expected volatility of approximately 118.45%, which was calculated based on a combination of historical volatility and the history of comparable peer companies, and an expected warrant life of approximately 5 years.
Private Placement
On October 4 and October 29, 2010, the Company issued and sold 27,950 shares and 6,450 shares, respectively, of Series B 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), at $100.00 per share for a total of $3,440,000. Effective January 1, 2011, each holder of the Series B Preferred Stock may convert his, her or its shares of Series B Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $0.23. Each investor who participated in the Offering also received a warrant to purchase 100 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share, per share of Preferred Stock purchased. The number of shares of Common Stock into which the Series B Preferred Stock is convertible is subject to adjustment to prevent dilution in the event of a stock split or stock dividend. The Series B Conversion Price is also subject to a weighted average price protection. The Company paid the placement agent retained in connection with the offering a commission of $344,000 and granted warrants to purchase 2,243,478 shares of Common Stock in connection with the offering.
The holders of Series B Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive, before any cash is paid out or set aside for any shares of the Company’s Common Stock (but on an equal basis with the Company’s Series A 8% Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock) dividends at the annual rate of 8% of the Stated Value of the Preferred Shares, subject to adjustment for stock splits, etc. The dividends will be accruing and cumulative and will be paid upon the occurrence of a liquidation, deemed liquidation, dissolution or redemption if not previously declared and paid.
The Investor Warrants provide for the purchase of shares of Common Stock for five years at an exercise price of $0.29 per whole share. The Investor Warrants, at the option of the holder, may be exercised by cash payment of the exercise price or by “cashless exercise” to the extent that a registration statement covering the shares of Common Stock underlying the Investor Warrants is not in effect following the one year anniversary of issuance. A “cashless exercise” means that in lieu of paying the aggregate purchase price for the shares being purchased upon exercise of the Investor Warrants in cash, the holder will forfeit a number of shares underlying the Investor Warrants with a “fair market value” equal to such aggregate exercise price. The Company will not receive additional proceeds to the extent that Investor Warrants are exercised by cashless exercise.

 

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The exercise price and number of shares of Common Stock issuable on exercise of the Investor Warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a stock dividend, or our recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. The Investor Warrants are also subject to a weighted average price protection for the term of the Investor Warrants. The Placement Agent Warrants are substantially identical to the terms of the Investor Warrants except that the Placement Agent Warrants have cashless exercise rights to the extent that a registration statement covering the shares of Common Stock underlying the Placement Agent Warrants is not in effect six months following the date of issuance.
We evaluated the Series B Preferred Stock issued and have recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature of $226,936 as additional paid in capital. The embedded beneficial conversion feature was treated as a deemed dividend and, as such, has been recorded to retained earnings.
Furthermore, we have calculated the relative fair value of the warrants on their date of grant, which was determined to be approximately $873,498 and was recorded as additional paid-in capital. The fair value of the warrants was computed using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company assumed a risk-free interest rate of 1.26%, no dividends, expected volatility of approximately 118.45%, which was calculated based on a combination of historical volatility and the history of comparable peer companies, and an expected warrant life of approximately 5 years.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors discussed in “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2009 and elsewhere in this report.
The information contained in this Report on Form 10-Q and in other public statements by the Company and Company Officers include or may contain forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Report on Form 10-Q, including statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “will,” “may,” “future,” “plan,” “intend,” and “expect” and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot be sure that they will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein due to a number of factors.
Overview
Our operations currently consist of eight restaurants in the Boston area and Dallas Forth Worth, TX and Cleveland, OH; comprising four Company-owned restaurants and four franchise-owned locations. We have entered into a total of five area development agreements and three franchise agreements covering 61 franchise units in the following states: Florida, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts and the Washington, DC area. Furthermore, two of the area development agreements are for non-traditional locations such as airports, colleges, travel plazas, and hospitals across the United States. The 61 units include four franchise locations currently open and operating, and requiring an additional 57 future UFood Grill outlets to be developed by franchisees. The Naples, FL location was closed on July 24, 2010. On July 17, 2010 the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport location was open.
We view ourselves primarily as a franchisor and continually review our restaurant ownership mix (our mix among Company-owned, franchised and joint venture) in an endeavor to deliver a pleasant customer experience and drive profitability. In most cases, franchising is the best way to achieve both goals. In our Company-owned stores, and in collaboration with our franchisees, we further develop and refine operating standards, marketing concepts and product and pricing strategies, so that we introduce system-wide only initiatives that we believe are most beneficial.
We include in this discussion information on Company, franchisee, and/or system-wide comparable sales. System-wide sales are a non-GAAP financial measure that includes sales at all Company-owned and franchise-operated stores, as reported by franchisees. Management uses system-wide sales information internally in connection with store development decisions, planning and budgeting analysis. Management believes system-wide sales are useful in assessing customer acceptance of our brand and facilitating an understanding of financial performance as our franchisees pay royalties and contribute to marketing funds based on a percentage of their sales.
We derive revenues from three sources: (i) store sales which include sales of hot and cold prepared food in a fast casual dining environment as well as sales of health and nutrition related products; (ii) franchise royalties and fees represent amounts earned under franchise and area development agreements; and (iii) other revenues derived primarily from the sale of marketing materials to franchisees. Store operating expenses include the cost of goods, food and paper products sold in Company-owned stores as well as labor and other operating costs incurred to operate Company-owned stores. General and administrative expenses, advertising, marketing and promotion expenses and depreciation expense relate to all three revenue sources.
Critical Accounting Policies & Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009 which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions, which we believe to be reasonable, based on the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Variances in the estimates or assumptions used could yield materially different accounting results. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate the continued appropriateness of our accounting policies and resulting estimates to make adjustments we consider appropriate under the facts and circumstances.

 

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We have chosen accounting policies we believe are appropriate to report accurately and fairly our operating results and financial position, and we apply those accounting policies in a consistent manner.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to conform previously reported data to the current presentation.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs represent costs paid to third parties in order to obtain long-term financing and have been included in other assets. Deferred financing costs are amortized over the life of the related debt. Amortization expense related to these costs was $257,263 and $175,991 for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009, respectively, and is included in interest expense. The amortization expense recorded by the Company for the three months ended September 26, 2010 was $83,435 and $88,116 for the three months ended September 27, 2009.
Valuation of Goodwill
We account for goodwill and other intangible assets under ASC No. 805, Business Combinations, and ASC No. 350-20 to 30, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. ASC No. 805 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001, and that certain intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as assets apart from goodwill. Under ASC No. 350-20 to 30, purchased goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Goodwill attributable to our franchise operations segment is evaluated by comparing the Company’s fair market value, determined based upon quoted market prices of the Company’s equity securities, to the carrying amount of goodwill. Goodwill attributable to our store operations segment is evaluated on a restaurant-by-restaurant basis by comparing the restaurant’s estimated fair value to the carrying value of the restaurant’s underlying net assets inclusive of goodwill. Fair value is determined based upon the restaurant’s estimated future cash flows. Future cash flows are estimated based upon a restaurant’s historical operating performance and management’s estimates of future revenues and expenses over the period of time that the Company expects to operate the restaurant, which generally coincides with the initial term of the restaurant’s lease but which may take into account the restaurant’s first lease renewal period up to 5 years. The estimate of a restaurant’s future cash flows may also include an estimate of the restaurant’s terminal value, determined by applying a capitalization rate to the restaurant’s estimated cash flows during the last year of the forecast period. The capitalization rate used by the Company was determined based upon the restaurant’s location, cash flows and growth prospects. The carrying amount of goodwill may be impaired in the future if our actual operating results and cash flows fall short of our expectations.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with ASC No. 360 Property, Plant and Equipment, when impairment indicators exist, the Company evaluates its long-lived assets for potential impairment. Potential impairment is assessed when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances have occurred that indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered. When events or changes in circumstances have occurred that indicate a long-lived asset may be impaired, the Company uses estimates of future cash flows on a restaurant-by-restaurant basis to test the recoverability of its long-lived assets. Future cash flows are estimated based upon the restaurant’s historical operating performance and management’s projections of future revenues and expenses and may take into account the restaurant’s estimated terminal value. Long-lived assets may be impaired in the future if our actual operating results and cash flows fall short of our expectations.

 

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Revenue Recognition
The Company records revenue for Company-owned store sales upon the delivery of the related food and other products to the customer.
The Company follows the accounting guidance of ASC No. 952-605-25 and 952-340-25, Franchisors. Franchisee deposits represent advances on initial franchise fees prior to the opening of the franchisee location. We recognize initial franchise fee revenue when all material services we are required to perform and all material conditions we are required to satisfy have been substantially completed, which is generally the opening of the franchised location. The Company defers direct costs related to franchise sales until the related revenue is recognized; however, the deferred costs shall not exceed anticipated revenue less estimated additional related costs. Such costs include training, facilities design, menu planning and marketing. Franchise royalty revenues are recognized in the same period the relevant franchisee sales occur.
Rent Expense
The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term as defined in ASC No. 840-20, Leases. The reasonably assured lease term on most of the Company’s leases is the initial non-cancelable lease term, which generally equates to between 5 and 10 years. In addition, certain of the Company’s lease agreements provide for scheduled rent increases during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy. The Company includes any rent escalations and other rent holidays in its determination of straight-line rent expense. Therefore, rent expense for new locations is charged to expense upon the commencement date of the lease.
Earnings Per Share Data
Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period after consideration of the dilutive effect, if any, for common stock equivalents, including stock options, restricted stock, and other stock-based compensation. Earnings per common share are computed in accordance with ASC No. 260-10, Earnings Per Share, which requires companies to present basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income allocable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive securities outstanding during the year.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued expenses and debt obligations approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company maintains two stock-based incentive plans. The Company grants options to purchase common stock at an option price equal to the market value of the stock at the date of grant. Options generally vest over a three year period beginning on the date of grant and have a ten year contractual term.
The Company applies the fair value recognition provisions of ASC No. 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which requires all stock-based compensation, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model which requires extensive use of accounting judgment and financial estimates, including estimates of the expected term participants will retain their vested stock options before exercising them and the estimated volatility of the Company’s common stock price over the expected term.
Stock-based compensation expense to employees recognized during the three months ended September 26, 2010 totaled approximately $599,364 for stock options. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the nine months ended September 26, 2010 totaled approximately $853,083 for stock options. Stock-based compensation expense was included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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Executive Summary of Results
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to total revenues, except where otherwise indicated, of certain items included in our consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated. Percentages may not add due to rounding:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,     September 26,     September 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Revenues:
                               
Store sales
    91.1 %     95.4 %     92.7 %     91.4 %
Franchise royalties and fees
    8.9       4.6       6.7       8.5  
Other revenue
                0.6       0.1  
 
                       
 
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
 
                       
 
                               
Costs and expenses:
                               
Store operating expenses (1):
                               
Food and paper costs
    33.7 %     31.8 %     33.3 %     32.4 %
Cost of nutritional products
    6.0       7.0       7.4       7.6  
Labor
    28.2       27.9       27.8       29.4  
Occupancy
    6.3       11.1       9.0       12.1  
Other store operating expenses
    16.3       16.1       17.8       16.2  
General and administrative expenses
    160.8       69.7       99.3       74.2  
Advertising, marketing and promotion expenses
    3.3       5.3       4.1       4.4  
Depreciation and amortization
    6.2       7.9       6.6       8.0  
Loss on disposal of assets
    2.0       1.2       0.7       2.0  
 
                       
Total costs and expenses
    251.7       170.4       195.4       174.6  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating loss
    (151.7 )     (70.4 )     (95.4 )     (74.6 )
 
                       
 
                               
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest income
    0.1       0.5       0.1       0.4  
Interest expense
    (31.6 )     (18.2 )     (32.1 )     (13.7 )
Other income (expense)
    (152.2 )     (1.0       (58.9 )     (8.2 )
 
                       
Other income (expense), net
    (183.7 )     (18.7 )     (90.9 )     (5.1 )
 
                       
 
                               
Loss before income taxes
    (335.5 )     (89.1 )     (186.3 )     (79.7 )
Income taxes
                       
 
                       
 
                               
Net loss
    (335.5) %     (89.1) %     (186.3) %     (79.7) %
 
                       
     
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The following table sets forth certain data relating to the number of Company-owned, franchise-operated and system-wide store locations:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,     September 26,     September 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Company-owned locations:
                               
Locations at the beginning of the year
    4       4       4       5  
Locations opened
                       
Locations closed (1)
                      (1 )
Locations sold
                       
Locations transferred
                       
 
                       
Locations at the end of the period
    4       4       4       4  
 
                       
 
                               
Franchise-owned locations:
                               
Locations at the beginning of the year
    4       5       4       5  
Locations opened
    1             2       3  
Locations closed
    (1 )     (2 )     (2 )     (5 )
Locations sold
                       
Locations transferred
                       
 
                       
Locations at the end of the period
    4       3       4       3  
 
                       
 
                               
System-wide locations
                               
Locations at the beginning of the year
    8       9       8       10  
Locations opened
    1             2       3  
Locations closed
    (1 )     (2 )     (2 )     (6 )
Locations sold
                       
Locations transferred
                       
 
                       
Locations at the end of the period
    8       7       8       7  
 
                       
     
(1)  
In February 1, 2008, the Company agreed to operate one franchise-owned location pursuant to the terms of a management services agreement. This store was closed on March 27, 2009.
Three Months Ended September 26, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended September 27, 2009
General
For the three months ended September 26, 2010, our comparable store sales for Company owned stores decreased by 3.1%. Comparable store sales of Company-owned and franchisee-owned locations were adversely impacted by the economic downturn and as a result the slowdown in consumer spending. Comparable store sales are based on sales for stores that have been in operation for the entire period of comparison. Comparable store sales exclude closed locations.
Results of Operations
Revenues
Total revenues for the three months ended September 26, 2010 increased by $20,640, or 1.6% to $1,293,993 from $1,273,353 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The increase in total revenues for the three months ended September 26, 2010 as compared to the prior year was primarily due to the increase in royalties and fees this year slightly offset by the decrease in sales of our Company-operated stores.

 

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Sales at Company-operated stores for the three months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $35,346, or 2.9% to $1,178,874 from $1,214,220 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. As a percentage of total sales revenues, sales at Company-operated stores decreased to 91.1% of the total revenues for the three months ended September 26, 2010 from 95.4% of the total revenues for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in sales at Company-operated stores for the three months ended September 26, 2010 was primarily due to the decline in enplanements at our Boston Logan International Airport location, resulting fewer passengers going through the terminal and less customers at this location.
During the three months ended September 26, 2010, franchise royalties and fees increased by $55,530, or 93.2% to $115,119 from $59,589 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The increase was due to the franchisee fee for the opening of the Cleveland Hopkins Airport and more franchisee stores open in the system during the three months ended September 26, 2010 than the prior year.
Costs and Expenses
Food and paper costs for the three months ended September 26, 2010 increased by $12,358, or 3.6%, to $356,628 from $344,270 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The increase was primarily attributable to heavy discounting of new menu items and bundles of some items in order to retain and lure customers with less disposable income as a result of the economic downturn the whole country has experienced. The increase in food and paper costs as a percentage of food sales was primarily attributable to the introduction of new menu items heavily discounted and the introduction of new bundle meals.
The cost of nutritional products for the three months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $14,009, or 16.5%, to $70,787 from $84,796 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. As a percentage of store sales, the cost of nutritional products decreased to 6% of store sales for the three months ended September 26, 2010 from 7.0% of store sales for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in the cost of nutritional products as a percentage of total sales was primarily attributable to decrease in sales for that sector of our business.
Store labor expense for the three months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $6,645, or 2.0%, to $332,455 from $339,100 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in labor expense was primarily due to the lower sales during this period, resulting in less labor hours needed to service the lower sales levels. As a percentage of store sales, labor expense increased slightly to 28.2% of store sales for the three months ended September 26, 2010 from 27.9% of store sales for the three months ended September 27, 2009, again directly related to the decrease in sales.
Store occupancy costs for the three months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $60,267, or 44.6%, to $74,847 from $135,114 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in occupancy costs was primarily due to the amendment of the lease of one our locations to adjust the rent charge to 50% of the current rate with no increments for the remaining term of the lease; as a result of this amendment the Company booked an adjustment to the straight line rent of $39,000. Also, some rents are based on a percentage of sales and lower sales result in lower rent. As a percentage of store sales, occupancy costs decreased to 6.3% of store sales for the three months ended September 26, 2010 from 11.1% of store sales for the three months ended September 27, 2009 mainly due to the lease amendment explained above.
Other store operating expenses for the three months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $2,993, or 1.5%, to $192,575 from $195,568 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease was largely due to lower cost for utilities than last year during the same period. As a percentage of store sales, other store operating expenses increased to 16.3% of store sales for the three months ended September 26, 2010 from 16.1% of store sales during the three months ended September 27, 2009.
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 26, 2010 increased by $1,193,811 or 134.5%, to $2,081,235 from $887,424 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the service agreement for investor relations and public relations expenses executed during the three months ended September 26, 2010. Pursuant to this agreement the Company recorded an expense of $1,000,000 for the grant of 10,000 shares of “Series B’ preferred stock vested immediately. Also, the stock-based compensation had an increased of $510,802 due to amendment of the employment agreements of the Company’s chief executive officer and chief operating officer, where half of their non-qualified stock option grants vested at the execution of the agreement and half over a three period. These charges were offset by the decrease in legal, payroll and rent expenses. As a result of the foregoing, general and administrative expenses increased to 160.8% of total revenues during the three months ended September 26, 2010 from 69.7% of total revenues for the three months ended September 27, 2009.

 

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Advertising, marketing and promotion expenses for the three months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $25,242 or 37.2%, to $42,638 from $67,880 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in advertising, marketing and promotion expenses was due to a decrease in expenses related to a TV campaign in the prior year. Advertising, marketing and promotion expenses for the three months ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009 include $10,762 and $12,962, respectively, of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense attributable to the George Foreman Ventures Services Agreement. As a percentage of total revenues, advertising, marketing and promotion expenses decreased to 3.3% of total revenues in the three months ended September 26, 2010 down from 5.3% of total revenues in the three months ended September 27, 2009.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $20,258, or 20.1%, to $80,636 from $100,894 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. As a percentage of total revenues, depreciation and amortization expense decreased to 6.2% of total revenues for the three months ended September 26, 2010 up from 7.9% of total revenues for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease was primarily due to some of our stores’ equipment fully depreciated and still in use.
Other income and expense for the three months ended September 26, 2010 increased by $2,138,998, to an expense of $2,377,523 from $238,525 for the three months ended September 27, 2009. The increase was principally attributable to the amortization of the debt discount and interest payment of the outstanding debentures and the fluctuation of the fair value of the warrants issued in connection with the private placement offering in 2007-2008. The fluctuation of the fair value of the warrants was driven by the change in volatility from the prior period. The volatility is now based on a blend of the Company’s volatility and publicly common stocks from peers. Previously, the Company’s history was not long enough to be considered in the determination the expected volatility.
The net loss for the three months ended September 26, 2010 increased by $3,205,852, to $4,341,113, from $1,135,261, for the three months ended September 27, 2009. Our net loss increased primarily due to the stock based compensation granted to vendors, Executives, Board of Directors and employees of the Company, included in general and administrative expenses and the fluctuation of the warrant price issued in connection with the 2007 Private placement memorandum. As a percentage of total revenues, our net loss increased to 335.5% of total revenues for the three months ended September 26, 2010 from 89.1% of total revenues for the three months ended September 27, 2009.
Nine Months Ended September 26, 2010 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 27, 2009
General
For the nine months ended September 26, 2010, our comparable store sales for Company owned stores decreased slightly by 0.3%. Comparable store sales of Company-owned locations were impacted by the decrease in terminal traffic and customers at the Terminal B in the Boston Logan Airport location, off set by the increase of comparable sales of other Company-owned stores in the system. Comparable store sales are based on sales for stores that have been in operation for the entire period of comparison. Comparable store sales exclude closed locations.
Results of Operations
Revenues
Our total revenues for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $160,351, or 4.1%, to $3,719,211 from $3,879,562 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in total revenues was primarily due to fewer Company-operated stores and a decrease in franchise fees from new store openings.
Total store sales at Company-owned stores for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $101,098, or 2.8%, to $3,447,118 from $3,548,216 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in sales at the Company-owned stores for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 was primarily due to the decrease in the number of Company-operated stores and a slight decrease in comparable sales for Company-operated stores. As a percentage of total revenues, sales at Company-owned stores increased to 92.7% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 from 91.4% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 27, 2009.

 

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During the nine months ended September 26, 2010, franchise royalties and fees decreased by $79,312, or 24.1% to $249,795 from $329,107 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009 primarily due to lower revenue from franchise fees from new store openings and fewer stores operating in the system generating royalties.
Costs and Expenses
Food and paper costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $663, or 0.1%, to $1,016,192 from $1,016,855 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. As a percentage of food sales, food and paper costs increased to 33.3% of food sales during the nine months ended September 26, 2010 down from 32.4% of food sales during the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The increase in food and paper costs as a percentage of food sales was primarily attributable to the introduction of new menu items heavily discounted and discounted bundled items in order to appeal to customers with less disposable income and to maintain our market share in a very competitive environment.
The cost of nutritional products for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $14,525, or 5.4%, to $255,140 from $269,665 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. As a percentage of store sales, the cost of nutritional products decreased to 7.4% of store sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 down from 7.6% of store sales for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in the cost of nutritional products as a percentage of store sales was primarily attributable to the increase of retail price of some key items, resulting in a better margin.
Store labor expense for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $86,933, or 8.3%, to $957,840 from $1,044,773 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in labor expense was primarily attributable to a reduction in the number of Company-operated stores and lower labor rates in some Company-owned stores. As a percentage of store sales, labor expense decreased to 27.8% of store sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 down from 29.4 % of store sales for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in the labor percentage of store sales is primarily due to the reduction of labor rates in some of our stores.
Store occupancy costs for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $118,150, or 27.6%, to $309,571 from $427,721 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in store occupancy costs was primarily attributable to fewer Company-operated stores operating during this period of time compared to the prior year for the same period. Also, the lease amendment to reduce the rent for the remaining term of the lease of a Company-owned store and the adjustment of the straight line accrual of another location based on historical sales reduced store occupancy costs.
Other store operating expenses for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 increased by $37,852, or 6.6%, to $613,518 from $575,666 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The increase was primarily due to an increase of bank and credit card fees, utilities and maintenance expenses. As a percentage of store sales, other store operating expenses increased to 17.8% of store sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 from 16.2% of store sales for the nine months ended September 27, 2009.
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 increased by $812,120, or 28.2%, to $3,691,616 from $2,879,496 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the increase of investor relations and public relations expenses and the stock-based compensation awarded to employees, offset by the decline in payroll, insurance, legal and rent expenses. The explanation for the main changes are:
   
The Company signed a service agreement for public and investor relations during the third quarter of 2010 for $1,000,000 in Series B preferred stock vested immediately.
   
During the nine months ended September 26, 2010, the Company recognized $853,083 of stock-based compensation expenses attributable to equity awards to employees, Executives and Directors of the Company compared to $392,253 for the nine months ended on September 27, 2009. The increase in stock based compensation was primarily due to the amendment of the employment agreements of the Company’s chief executive officer and chief operating officer awarding 3,250,000 and 1,205,673 non-qualified stock options respectively, for which half of the options vested at the execution of the agreements and the other half vest over a three year period for both executives. The fair value of the stock options granted during the nine months ended September 26, 2010 was calculated with the Black-Scholes model. A key aspect of the Black-Scholes model is volatility. The Company changed the expected volatility estimate to an index of the Company’s history combined with volatility of peer companies. The usage of the Company’s history of volatility had a significant impact.
   
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As a result of the foregoing, general and administrative expenses increased to 99.3% of total revenues during the nine months ended September 26, 2010 from 74.2% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 27, 2009.
Advertising, marketing and promotion expenses for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $19,663, or 11.4%, to $152,972 from $172,635 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in advertising, marketing and promotion expenses was primarily due to a decrease in expenses related to a TV Campaign we conducted during 2009. Advertising, marketing and promotion expenses for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 and September 27, 2009 include $46,086 and $21,519, respectively, of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense attributable to the George Foreman Ventures Services Agreement. As a percentage of total revenues, advertising, marketing and promotion expenses decreased to 4.1% of total revenues during the nine months ended September 26, 2010 from 4.4% of total revenues during the nine months ended September 27, 2009.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 decreased by $64,994, or 21.0%, to $244,711 from $309,705 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. As a percentage of total revenues, depreciation and amortization expense decreased to 6.6% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 down from 8.0% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense is primarily due to fully depreciated equipment and still in use.
Other income and expense increased from an expense $199,449 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009 to an expense $3,379,490 for the nine months ended September 26, 2010. The increase of $3,180,041 was primarily due to an increase of $2,508,547 generated by the variance of the warrants’ fair value that were issued in conjunction the latest private placement. The fair value calculation of the warrants is updated market to market through the Black-Scholes model, where the expected volatility is one the assumptions; the Company used its own volatility history, resulting in a change in the volatility percentage to 119% from 40’s% in the prior period. Also, there was an increase of $659,645 for higher interest expense attributable to the amortization of the deferred financing costs and the beneficial conversion feature of the outstanding debentures. The Company recognized $1,192,473 of interest expense for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 compared to $532,828 for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. As a percentage of total revenues, other expenses increased to 90.9% of total revenues during the nine months ended September 26, 2010 from 5.1% of total revenues during the nine months ended September 27, 2009.
Our net loss for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 increased by $3,833,277, to $6,927,621, from $3,094,344, for the nine months ended September 27, 2009. Our net loss increased primarily due to the increase in general and administrative expenses and other income and expenses, which were mostly non-cash transactions such as stock-base compensation to vendors and employees, amortization of deferred financing and beneficial conversion feature of the outstanding debentures and revised warrant valuation. As a percentage of total revenues, our net loss increased to 186.3% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 26, 2010 from 79.7% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 27, 2009.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at September 26, 2010 were $558,181 compared to $2,338,852 at December 27, 2009. Cash is primarily used to fund our (i) capital expenditures for new and remodeled Company-owned stores, (ii) acquisitions of franchisee-owned stores, (iii) working capital requirements and (iv) net operating losses. At September 26, 2010, restricted cash included $40,041 of cash secured by a letter of credit for our office lease.
During the nine months ended September 27, 2009, the Company sold $5,874,000 of Senior Secured Convertible Debentures (the Debentures) in a private offering to accredited investors. The Company received net cash proceeds of $4,890,518. The debentures bear interest at a rate of 8% and are due three years from the date they are issued. The Debentures are convertible into shares of common stock at $0.13 per share. In addition, each investor will receive 5-year detachable Warrants to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock equal to 50% of the shares underlying the Investor’s Debenture. Interest on the Debentures bear a rate of 8% per annum and is payable on a quarterly basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Company has the right to pay interest on the Debentures in either cash or shares of Common Stock, or in a combination of cash and Common Stock.
At September 26, 2010, we had negative working capital of $401,770 compared to working capital of $1,194,017 at December 27, 2009. The decrease in working capital was primarily due to the funding of the operating losses.

 

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We used $1,239,833 of cash to fund our operating activities in the nine months ended September 26, 2010 compared with $2,566,029 of cash used to fund our operating activities in nine months ended September 27, 2009. The decrease in net cash used to fund our operating activities was primarily due to a $543,000 less cash used to fund operating losses and the reduction in working capital requirements compared to the same period last year.
During the nine months ended September 26, 2010, we spent $70,700 for the acquisition of equipment compared with $102,304 spent for the acquisition of equipment during the nine months ended September 27, 2009.
During the nine months ended September 26, 2010, financing activities used $449,754 of cash, primarily due to the extinguishment of debt with TD bank, payment of capital leases and financing costs slightly offset by proceeds from warrant exercise. During the nine months ended provided September 27, 2009, financing activities provided $4,920,842 of cash proceeds received from the sale of Senior Secured Convertible Debentures described above and the release and usage of restricted cash partially offset by payments on long term debt.
Historically we have funded our operations, working capital requirements, acquisitions and capital expenditures with proceeds from the issuance of debt and equity securities. We believe that cash flow from operations and proceeds from the issuance of debt and equity securities will be sufficient to fund our operations and capital expenditures for the next twelve months.
Subsequent events
Debenture Conversion
On October 1, 2010, the Company consummated the extinguishment of approximately ninety-eight percent (98%) of its outstanding 8% Senior Secured Convertible Debentures in exchange for shares of the Company’s Series A 8% Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). An aggregate principal amount of $5,692,500 of outstanding Debentures was extinguished in exchange for 56,925 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The holders of Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive, before any cash is paid out or set aside for any shares of the Company’s Common Stock (but on an equal basis with the Company’s Series B 8% Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock) dividends at the annual rate of 8% of the Stated Value of the Preferred Shares, subject to adjustment for stock splits, etc. The dividends will be accruing and cumulative and will be paid upon the occurrence of a liquidation, deemed liquidation, dissolution or redemption if not previously declared and paid.
Effective immediately with respect to one-half of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Debenture Exchange, and effective January 1, 2011 with respect to the remaining shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Debenture Exchange, each holder of Series A Preferred Stock may convert his, her or its shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $0.13. The number of shares of common stock into which the Series A Preferred Stock is convertible is subject to adjustment to prevent dilution in the event of a stock split or stock dividend. The Series A Conversion Price is also subject to a weighted average price protection. Effective January 1, 2011, the Company may, at its election, require the conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock to shares of Common Stock at the Series A Conversion Price if the closing price of the Common Stock for 10 consecutive trading days equals or exceeds 300% of the Series A Conversion Price and the average daily volume of the shares of Common Stock for the same period exceeds 250,000 shares.
Approximately $2,200,869 of the debt discount relating to the beneficial conversion option and the 2009 Warrants issued to the Debenture holders will be recorded to interest expense as a result of the extinguishment of the Debentures. Furthermore, the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature at the date of extinguishment was calculated to be approximately $5,692,500 and, as such, we recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt for that amount.
We have evaluated the Series A Preferred Stock issued and have recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature of $5,692,443 as additional paid in capital. The embedded beneficial conversion feature was treated as a deemed dividend and, as such, has been recorded to retained earnings.
In conjunction with the extinguishment of debt, the Company modified the exercise price of the 2009 Warrants. The exercise price was reduced from $0.14 to $0.09 per share of Common Stock. As such, we have calculated the fair value of the warrants on the date of the modification to be approximately $6,181,501 and recorded the increase in fair value of $4,616,401 as an addition to additional paid-in capital. The fair value of the warrants was computed using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company assumed a risk-free interest rate of 1.26%, no dividends, expected volatility of approximately 118.45%, which was calculated based on a combination of historical volatility and the history of comparable peer companies, and an expected warrant life of approximately 5 years.

 

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Private Placement
Also, on October 4 and October 29, 2010, the Company issued and sold 27,950 shares and 6,450 shares, respectively, of Series B 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), at $100.00 per share for a total of $3,440,000. Effective January 1, 2011, each holder of the Series B Preferred Stock may convert his, her or its shares of Series B Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $0.23. Each investor who participated in the Offering also received a warrant to purchase 100 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share, per share of Preferred Stock purchased. The number of shares of Common Stock into which the Series B Preferred Stock is convertible is subject to adjustment to prevent dilution in the event of a stock split or stock dividend. The Series B Conversion Price is also subject to a weighted average price protection. The Company paid the placement agent retained in connection with the offering a commission of $344,000 and granted warrants to purchase 2,243,478 shares of Common Stock in connection with the offering.
The holders of Series B Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive, before any cash is paid out or set aside for any shares of the Company’s Common Stock (but on an equal basis with the Company’s Series A 8% Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock) dividends at the annual rate of 8% of the Stated Value of the Preferred Shares, subject to adjustment for stock splits, etc. The dividends will be accruing and cumulative and will be paid upon the occurrence of a liquidation, deemed liquidation, dissolution or redemption if not previously declared and paid.
The Investor Warrants provide for the purchase of shares of Common Stock for five years at an exercise price of $0.29 per whole share. The Investor Warrants, at the option of the holder, may be exercised by cash payment of the exercise price or by “cashless exercise” to the extent that a registration statement covering the shares of Common Stock underlying the Investor Warrants is not in effect following the one year anniversary of issuance. A “cashless exercise” means that in lieu of paying the aggregate purchase price for the shares being purchased upon exercise of the Investor Warrants in cash, the holder will forfeit a number of shares underlying the Investor Warrants with a “fair market value” equal to such aggregate exercise price. The Company will not receive additional proceeds to the extent that Investor Warrants are exercised by cashless exercise.
The exercise price and number of shares of Common Stock issuable on exercise of the Investor Warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a stock dividend, or our recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. The Investor Warrants are also subject to a weighted average price protection for the term of the Investor Warrants. The Placement Agent Warrants are substantially identical to the terms of the Investor Warrants except that the Placement Agent Warrants have cashless exercise rights to the extent that a registration statement covering the shares of Common Stock underlying the Placement Agent Warrants is not in effect six months following the date of issuance.
We evaluated the Series B Preferred Stock issued and have recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature of $226,936 as additional paid in capital. The embedded beneficial conversion feature was treated as a deemed dividend and, as such, has been recorded to retained earnings.
Furthermore, we have calculated the relative fair value of the warrants on their date of grant, which was determined to be approximately $873,498 and was recorded as additional paid-in capital. The fair value of the warrants was computed using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company assumed a risk-free interest rate of 1.26%, no dividends, expected volatility of approximately 118.45%, which was calculated based on a combination of historical volatility and the history of comparable peer companies, and an expected warrant life of approximately 5 years.
We have included the pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of September 26, 2010 to demonstrate the financial impact of the events described above.

 

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UFOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheet
as of September 26, 2010
Unaudited
                         
    9/26/2010             9/26/2010  
    As Reported     Adjustments     As Adjusted  
Assets
                       
Current assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
    518,140       3,096,000       3,614,140  
Restricted cash
    40,041               40,041  
Accounts receivable
    22,208               22,208  
Inventories
    145,110               145,110  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    31,807               31,807  
 
                 
 
    757,306       3,096,000       3,853,306  
 
                 
 
                       
Equipment
    984,368               984,368  
Furniture & Fixtures
    209,120               209,120  
Leasehold Improvements
    1,721,044               1,721,044  
Website Design
    27,050               27,050  
Accum Depr
    (1,781,907 )             (1,781,907 )
 
                 
Property and equipment, net
    1,159,675             1,159,675  
 
                 
 
                       
Other assets
                       
Deferred financing costs, net
    570,491       (491,348 )     79,143  
Other assets
    83,782               83,782  
Goodwill
    75,363               75,363  
 
                 
 
    729,636       (491,348 )     238,288  
 
                 
Total assets
    2,646,617       2,604,652       5,251,269  
 
                 
 
                       
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                       
Current liabilities
                       
Current portion of capital lease obligations
    450,000               450,000  
Notes Payable
    38,792               38,792  
Accounts payable
    349,387               349,387  
Franchisee deposits
    111,421               111,421  
Accrued Dividends
    19,778               19,778  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    189,698               189,698  
 
                 
 
    1,159,076             1,159,076  
 
                 
 
                       
Long-term liabilities
                       
Convertible Debenture
    3,549,091       (3,491,631 )     57,460  
Warrant Liability
    2,195,596               2,195,596  
Other non current liabilities
    95,480               95,480  
Capital lease obligations
    21,040               21,040  
 
                 
 
    5,861,207       (3,491,631 )     2,369,576  
 
                 
Total liabilities
    7,020,283       (3,491,631 )     3,528,652  
 
                 
 
                       
Stockholders’ equity
                       
Preferred Stock
    10       91       101  
common stock
    40,427               40,427  
Additional paid-in capital
    28,049,167       13,631,746       41,680,913  
Accumulated deficit
    (32,463,270 )     (7,535,554 )     (39,998,824 )
 
                 
 
    (4,373,666 )     6,096,283       1,722,617  
 
                 
 
                       
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
    2,646,617       2,604,652       5,251,269  
 
                 

 

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Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments
In addition to our capital expenditures requirements, we have certain other contractual and committed cash obligations. Our contractual cash obligations primarily consist of non-cancelable operating leases for our stores and administrative offices. Lease terms for our stores and administrative offices are generally for seven to ten years with renewal options at most locations and generally require us to pay a proportionate share of real estate taxes, insurance, common area, and other operating costs. Some store leases provide for contingent rental (i.e. percentage rent) payments based on sales in excess of specified amount. Certain of our lease agreements provide for scheduled rent increases during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy.
Effective July 1, 2010, the Company signed an amendment of the lease agreement for our administrative offices to move to a smaller suite within the same building, as a result of this amendment there is a significant decrease in Other long term liabilities and an adjustment to rent expenses for the straight line treatment of the monthly rent payments.
Also, we signed a lease amendment of our Landmark location in Boston, to reduce the basic rent to half of the current price with no increments for the remaining term of the lease; this amendment was effective September 1, 2010.
The following table sets forth information as of September 26, 2010, with respect to our contractual obligations and the effect they are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flows in future periods:
                                         
            Less Than     1 Year to     4 Years to     More than  
    Total     1 Year     3 Years     5 Years     5 Years  
 
                                       
Long-term debt
  $ 3,999,091     $ 450,000 (1)   $ 3,549,091     $     $  
Capital leases
    59,833       38,792       21,041              
Operating leases
    2,239,573       198,953       935,274       912,970       192,376  
     
(1)  
Long-term debt due in less than 1 year and includes $450,000 that becomes due upon the sale of the Company’s Landmark Center restaurant and store. The Company currently has no plans to sell its Landmark Center unit.
Our capital requirements, including development costs related to the opening or acquisition of additional stores and maintenance and remodel expenditures, have and will continue to be significant. Our future capital requirements and the adequacy of available funds will depend on many factors, including the pace of expansion, real estate markets, site locations, and the nature of the arrangements negotiated with landlords. We have incurred significant operating losses since inception and expect to incur a significant operating loss in 2010.
Seasonality
Although our business is not highly seasonal, it can be adversely affected by weather conditions.
Impact of Inflation
In the past, we have been able to recover inflationary cost and commodity price increases through increased menu prices. There have been, and there may be in the future, delays in implementing such menu price increases, and competitive pressures may limit our ability to recover such cost increases in their entirety. Historically, the effects of inflation on our operations have not been materially adverse.
Many of our employees are paid hourly rates related to federal and state minimum wage laws. Although we have and will continue to attempt to pass along any increased labor costs through food price increases, there can be no assurance that all such increased labor costs can be reflected in our prices or that increased prices will be absorbed by consumers without diminishing to some degree consumer spending at our stores. However, we have not experienced to date a significant reduction in store profit margins as a result of changes in such laws, and management does not anticipate any related future significant reductions in gross profit margins.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act and are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
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Item 6. Exhibits.
     
Exhibit No.   Description
10.4  
Employment Agreement between UFood Restaurant Group, Inc., and George Naddaff
   
 
10.5  
Amendment of the employment agreement between UFood Restaurant Group, Inc., and Charles A. Cocotas
   
 
10.6  
Media Services Agreement dated as of June 29, 2010, between Summit Trading Limited and UFood Restaurant Group, Inc.
   
 
31.1 *  
Certification of CEO required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
 
31.2 *  
Certification of CFO required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
 
32.1 *  
Certification of CEO required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
 
32.2 *  
Certification of CFO required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
*  
Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  UFOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
 
 
Date: November 11, 2010  By:   /s/ George Naddaff    
    George Naddaff   
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer) 
 
 
     
Date: November 11, 2010  By:   /s/ Irma Norton    
    Irma Norton   
    Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer) 
 

 

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