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Luby’s Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results


HOUSTON, TX - June 3, 2020 - Luby’s, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) (“Luby’s”) today announced unaudited financial results for its twelve-week second quarter fiscal 2020 ended March 11, 2020, referred to as “second quarter.” Comparisons in this earnings release are for the second quarter compared to the twelve-week second quarter fiscal 2019.

Same-Store Sales Year-over-Year Comparison:

Q1
2020
Q2
2020
YTD Q2
2020
Luby's Cafeterias1.7%1.3 %1.5 %
Fuddruckers0.1%0.4 %0.2 %
Combo locations (1)6.6%6.8 %6.7 %
Cheeseburger in Paradise(1.0)%9.4 %3.2 %
Total same-store sales (2)
1.7%1.6 %1.7 %

(1)Combo locations consist of a side-by-side Luby’s Cafeteria and Fuddruckers Restaurant at one property location.
(2)Luby’s includes a restaurant’s sales results into the same-store sales calculation in the quarter after that store has been open for six complete consecutive quarters. In the second quarter, there were 72 Luby’s Cafeterias locations, 33 Fuddruckers locations, all six Combo locations, and one Cheeseburger in Paradise location that met the definition of same-stores.

Second Quarter Restaurant Sales:
($ thousands)

Restaurant BrandQ2
2020
Q2
2019
Change
($)
Change
(%)
   Luby’s Cafeterias$43,302  $44,266  $(964) (2.2)%
   Combo locations4,653  4,355  298  6.8 %
Luby's cafeteria segment47,955  48,621  (666) (1.4)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segment11,789  16,156  (4,367) (27.0)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment647  592  55  9.3 %
Total Restaurant Sales$60,391  $65,369  $(4,978) (7.6)%

Note: Luby's Cafeterias store count reduced from 76 at Q2 2019 start to 72 at Q2 2020 end; Fuddruckers store count reduced from 51 at Q2 2019
start to 33 at Q2 2020 end; Combo location count at six (12 restaurants) at Q2 2019 start and at Q2 2020 end; Cheeseburger in Paradise store count at one at Q2 2019 and at Q2 2020 end.

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Restaurant Counts:
 August 28, 2019FY20 YTDQ2
Openings
FY20 YTDQ2
Closings
March 11,
2020
Luby’s Cafeterias(1)
79  —  (1) 78  
Fuddruckers Restaurants(1)
44  —  (5) 39  
Cheeseburger in Paradise —  —   
Total124  —  (6) 118  

(1)Includes 6 restaurants that are part of Combo locations


Comments related to COVID-19:
After the end of our fiscal second quarter, the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the United States economy, our operations and those of third parties on which we rely. Beginning on March 17, 2020, we began suspending on-premise dining at our restaurants and substantially all employees at those locations were placed on furlough. By March 31, 2020 we had suspended on-premise dining at all 118 of our company-owned restaurants and had suspended all operations at 50 of our Luby's Cafeteria's, 36 company-owned Fuddruckers restaurants and our one Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant. The 28 Luby's Cafeteria's and 3 Fuddruckers restaurants that remained open were providing take-out, drive-through and curbside pickup, or delivery with reduced operating hours and on-site staff. In addition, more than 50 percent of our general and administrative staff were placed on furlough and salaries were temporarily reduced by 50 percent for the remaining general and administrative staff and other salaried employees, including all senior management. Furthermore, our franchise owners suspended operations or moved to limited food-to-go operations at their locations, reducing the number of franchise locations in operation to 37 by early April 2020 from 90 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning in May 2020, we began to gradually reopen the dining rooms with state-mandated limits on guest capacity at the 28 Luby's locations and 3 Fuddruckers locations that had been previously operating with food-to-go service only. We also began to reopen restaurants that were temporarily closed. As of the date of this release, there were 31 Luby's Cafeteria's and 8 Fuddruckers restaurants operating, all of which had their dining rooms open at limited capacity; these restaurants were operating at approximately 75% of their pre-pandemic weekly sales levels. Additionally, there were 59 franchise locations in operation as of the date of this release.

The full extent and duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial performance is currently unknown, and depends on future developments that are uncertain and unpredictable, including the duration of the spread of the pandemic, its impact of capital and financial markets on a macro-scale and any new information that may emerge concerning the severity of the virus, its spread to other regions, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and consumer attitudes and behaviors, among others.

In response to the changed operating environment from the COVID-19 pandemic, we took the following actions to minimize the financial impact and preserve the prospects for emerging from this unprecedented period.

We revamped restaurant operations to generate cost efficiencies resulting in higher restaurant operating margins even if sales levels do not return to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. As the restaurants adapted to the new operating environment, a lower cost labor model was deployed, food costs declined as menu offerings were concentrated among the historically top selling items, and various restaurant service and supplier costs were reevaluated.

We began restructuring corporate overhead earlier in calendar 2020 prior to the pandemic, including a transition to a 3rd party provider for certain accounting and payroll function. Significant further
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restructuring took place in April and May of 2020, as we reviewed all corporate service providers, information technology needs, and personnel requirements to support a reduced level of operations going forward.

We obtained a $10.0 million "Payroll Protection Program" loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act which was necessary for funding continuing operations. We believe that a portion of the loan will be eligible for forgiveness; however, that amount cannot currently be calculated.

We continued efforts to close real estate sales transactions with anticipated aggregate sales proceeds in excess of $20.0 million prior to the end of fiscal 2020. In addition, the Company has identified other real estate properties that may be sold to generate funds for ongoing operations.



About Luby’s

Luby’s, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) operated 118 restaurants nationally as of March 11, 2020: 78 Luby’s Cafeterias, 39 Fuddruckers, one Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants. Luby's is the franchisor for 90 Fuddruckers franchise locations across the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, Mexico, Colombia, and Panama. Luby's Culinary Contract Services provides food service management to 28 sites consisting of healthcare, corporate dining locations, sports stadiums, and sales through retail grocery stores.

This press release contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of these provisions, including the statements under the caption “Outlook” and any other statements regarding scheduled openings of units, scheduled closures of units, sales of assets, expected proceeds from the sale of assets, expected levels of capital expenditures, effects of food commodity costs, anticipated financial results in future periods and expectations of industry conditions.

Luby’s cautions readers that various factors could cause its actual financial and operational results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made from time-to-time in news releases, reports, proxy statements, registration statements, and other written communications, as well as oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Luby’s. The following factors, as well as any other cautionary language included in this press release, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause Luby’s actual results to differ materially from the expectations Luby’s describes in such forward-looking statements: general business and economic conditions; the impact of competition; our operating initiatives; fluctuations in the costs of commodities, including beef, poultry, seafood, dairy, cheese and produce; increases in utility costs, including the costs of natural gas and other energy supplies; changes in the availability and cost of labor; the seasonality of Luby’s business; changes in governmental regulations, including changes in minimum wages; the effects of inflation; the availability of credit; unfavorable publicity relating to operations, including publicity concerning food quality, illness or other health concerns or labor relations; the continued service of key management personnel; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in Luby’s annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks)
SALES:  
Restaurant sales$60,391  $65,369  $143,949  $156,468  
Culinary contract services6,998  7,543  16,772  17,039  
Franchise revenue1,158  1,421  2,865  3,644  
Vending revenue14  90  124  190  
TOTAL SALES68,561  74,423  163,710  177,341  
COSTS AND EXPENSES:  
Cost of food17,399  18,145  41,341  43,226  
Payroll and related costs23,782  24,730  55,915  59,244  
Other operating expenses10,065  11,412  24,860  27,914  
Occupancy costs3,783  4,166  8,773  10,041  
Opening costs 11  14  44  
Cost of culinary contract services6,400  6,717  15,348  15,532  
Cost of franchise operations409  247  974  519  
Depreciation and amortization2,677  3,222  6,440  8,126  
Selling, general and administrative expenses6,816  7,753  16,974  17,763  
Other Charges1,509  1,263  2,748  2,477  
Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings661  1,195  1,770  2,422  
Net gain on disposition of property and equipment(2,527) (12,651) (2,498) (12,501) 
Total costs and expenses70,976  66,210  172,659  174,807  
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS(2,415) 8,213  (8,949) 2,534  
Interest income 19  28  19  
Interest expense(1,473) (1,554) (3,435) (3,269) 
Other income, net148  55  388  86  
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations(3,735) 6,733  (11,968) (630) 
Provision for income taxes62  93  156  213  
Income (loss) from continuing operations(3,797) 6,640  (12,124) (843) 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(6) (8) (17) (13) 
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(3,803) $6,632  $(12,141) $(856) 
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations:
Basic$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Assuming dilution$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic$0.00  $0.00  $0.00  $0.00  
Assuming dilution$0.00  $0.00  $0.00  $0.00  
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Assuming dilution$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic30,215  29,769  30,123  29,671  
Assuming dilution30,215  29,799  30,123  29,671  

 

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The following table contains information derived from the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations expressed as a percentage of sales. Percentages may not total due to rounding.

 Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks)
Restaurant sales88.1 %87.8 %87.9 %88.2 %
Culinary contract services10.2 %10.1 %10.2 %9.6 %
Franchise revenue1.7 %1.9 %1.8 %2.1 %
Vending revenue0.0 %0.1 %0.1 %0.1 %
TOTAL SALES100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
COSTS AND EXPENSES:  
(As a percentage of restaurant sales)
Cost of food28.8 %27.8 %28.7 %27.6 %
Payroll and related costs39.4 %37.8 %38.8 %37.9 %
Other operating expenses16.7 %17.5 %17.3 %17.8 %
Occupancy costs6.3 %6.4 %6.1 %6.4 %
Vending revenue0.0 %(0.1)%(0.1)%(0.1)%
Store level profit8.9 %10.7 %9.2 %10.4 %
(As a percentage of total sales)
General and administrative expenses7.8 %9.4 %8.5 %9.0 %
Marketing and advertising expenses2.1 %1.0 %1.9 %1.0 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses9.9 %10.4 %10.4 %10.0 %




 


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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)

 March 11,
2020
August 28,
2019
  (Unaudited) 
ASSETS  
Current Assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$7,080  $3,640  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents8,704  9,116  
Trade accounts and other receivables, net8,413  8,852  
Food and supply inventories2,392  3,432  
Prepaid expenses1,970  2,355  
Total current assets28,559  27,395  
Property held for sale13,770  16,488  
Assets related to discontinued operations1,813  1,813  
Property and equipment, net117,430  121,743  
Intangible assets, net16,025  16,781  
Goodwill514  514  
Operating lease right-of-use assets24,296  —  
Other assets890  1,266  
Total assets$203,297  $186,000  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current Liabilities:  
Accounts payable$7,945  $8,465  
Liabilities related to discontinued operations 14  
Current portion of credit facility debt2,567  —  
Operating lease liabilities-current5,916  —  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities24,015  24,475  
Total current liabilities40,448  32,954  
Credit facility debt, less current portion48,268  45,439  
Operating lease liabilities-noncurrent23,047  —  
Other liabilities922  6,577  
Total liabilities$112,685  $84,970  
Commitments and Contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Common stock, 0.32 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued were 30,751,629 and 30,478,972; and shares outstanding were 30,251,629 and 29,978,972 at March 11, 2020 and August 28, 2019, respectively9,841  9,753  
Paid-in capital35,478  34,870  
Retained earnings50,068  61,182  
Less cost of treasury stock, 500,000 shares(4,775) (4,775) 
Total shareholders’ equity90,612  101,030  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$203,297  $186,000  
 
 

 
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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 Quarter Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(12,141) $(856) 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:  
Provision for asset impairments and net (gains) losses on property sales(727) (10,079) 
Depreciation and amortization6,440  8.126  8,126  
Amortization of debt issuance cost577  811  
Share-based compensation expense732  823  
Cash used in operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities(5,119) (1,175) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and other receivables509  (414) 
Increase in food and supply inventories(94) (45) 
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets197  1,115  
Decrease in operating lease assets2,407  —  
Decrease in operating lease liabilities(3,541) —  
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities(263) (7,110) 
Net cash used in operating activities(5,904) (7,629) 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from disposal of assets and property held for sale5,453  20,444  
Purchases of property and equipment(1,490) (1,781) 
Net cash provided by investing activities3,963  18,663  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Revolver borrowings3,300  34,500  
Revolver repayments—  (54,500) 
Proceeds from term loan2,500  58,400  
Term loan repayments(831) (35,169) 
Debt issuance costs—  (3,236) 
Taxes paid on equity withheld—  (12) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities4,969  (17) 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash3,028  11,017  
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period12,756  3,722  
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$15,784  $14,739  
Cash paid for:
Income taxes, net of (refunds)$ $51  
Interest2,647  1,951  

 
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Store Level Profit

Although store level profit, defined as restaurant sales plus vending revenue, less cost of food, payroll and related costs, other operating expenses, and occupancy costs, is a non-GAAP measure, we believe its presentation is useful because it explicitly shows the results of our most significant reportable segments.   The following table reconciles between store level profit, a non-GAAP measure to loss from continuing operations, a GAAP measure:

($ thousands)Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks)
 
Store level profit$5,376  $7,006  $13,184  $16,233  
Plus:  
Sales from culinary contract services6,998  7,543  16,772  17,039  
Sales from franchise operations1,158  1,421  2,865  3,644  
Less:  
Opening costs 11  14  44  
Cost of culinary contract services6,400  6,717  15,348  15,532  
Cost of franchise operations409  247  974  519  
Depreciation and amortization2,677  3,222  6,440  8,126  
Selling, general and administrative expenses6,816  7,753  16,974  17,763  
Other Charges1,509  1,263  2,748  2,477  
Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings661  1,195  1,770  2,422  
Net gain on disposition of property and equipment(2,527) (12,651) (2,498) (12,501) 
Interest income(5) (19) (28) (19) 
Interest expense1,473  1,554  3,435  3,269  
Other income, net(148) (55) (388) (86) 
Provision for income taxes62  93  156  213  
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(3,797) $6,640  $(12,124) $(843) 



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Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, provision (benefit) for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, and excluding net loss (gain) on disposing of property and equipment, provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings, other charges, non-cash compensation expense, franchise taxes, and decrease / (increase) in fair value of derivatives.
Adjusted EBITDA is intended as a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to management and investors in valuing the Company and evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our results to other competitors. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating management's performance when determining incentive compensation.
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as computed by other companies. These measures should be considered supplemental and not a substitute or superior to other GAAP performance measures.


($ thousands)Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks)
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(3,797) $6,640  (12,124) (843) 
Depreciation and amortization2,677  3,222  6,440  8,126  
Provision for income taxes62  93  $156  $213  
Interest expense1,473  1,554  3,435  3,269  
Interest income(5) (19) (28) (19) 
Other Charges1,509  1,263  2,748  2,477  
Net loss on disposition of property and equipment(2,527) (12,651) (2,498) (12,501) 
Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings661  1,195  1,770  2,422  
Non-cash compensation expense366  398  732  823  
Franchise Taxes42  42  98  108  
Increase in fair value of derivative—  —  —  88  
Adjusted EBITDA$461  $1,737  $729  $4,163  




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