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  UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

     
ü   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended July 14, 2002
 
OR
 
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
    For the transition period from                               to                              

Commission file number 333-57925

The Restaurant Company


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   62-1254388

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. employer identification no.)
 
6075 Poplar Avenue, Suite 800, Memphis, TN   38119

(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

(901) 766-6400


(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by ü whether the registrant (1) has 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.   Yes   o    No   o


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED JULY 14, 2002
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THE RESTAURANT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
                                   
      Quarter   Quarter   Year-to-   Year-to-
      Ended   Ended   Date   Date
      July 14,   July 15,   July 14,   July 15,
      2002   2001   2002   2001
     
 
 
 
REVENUE:
                               
 
Food sales
  $ 72,637     $ 70,989     $ 171,046     $ 164,678  
 
Franchise and other revenue
    5,451       5,395       12,054       12,273  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total Revenue
    78,088       76,384       183,100       176,951  
 
   
     
     
     
 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                               
Cost of sales:
                               
 
Food cost
    19,840       19,916       47,432       45,999  
 
Labor and benefits
    25,539       25,015       60,573       57,486  
 
Operating expenses
    14,991       14,732       35,113       34,446  
General and administrative
    7,501       7,704       16,711       17,252  
Depreciation and amortization
    5,006       5,476       11,772       12,720  
Interest, net
    4,133       4,169       9,749       9,771  
(Gain) Loss on disposition of assets
    2       (1,169 )     30       (1,097 )
Other, net
    (121 )     (296 )     (363 )     (689 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total Costs and expenses
    76,891       75,547       181,017       175,888  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income before income taxes
    1,197       837       2,083       1,063  
Provision for income taxes
    (347 )     (279 )     (604 )     (354 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
NET INCOME
  $ 850     $ 558     $ 1,479     $ 709  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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THE RESTAURANT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)

                     
        July 14,        
        2002   December 30,
        (Unaudited)   2001
       
 
   
ASSETS
               
CURRENT ASSETS:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,980     $ 4,501  
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $989 and $907
    9,231       8,468  
Inventories, at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or market
    5,831       5,330  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,388       2,692  
Deferred income taxes
    705       705  
 
   
     
 
 
Total current assets
    23,135       21,696  
 
   
     
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
    134,387       136,393  
ASSETS HELD FOR DISPOSITION
    2,597       5,087  
GOODWILL
    27,035       27,035  
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $4,138 and $3,651
    5,179       5,667  
NOTES RECEIVABLE, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $55 and $208
    183       303  
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
    6,895       6,895  
OTHER ASSETS
    7,357       7,888  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 206,768     $ 210,964  
 
   
     
 

     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance sheets.

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THE RESTAURANT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Par and Share Amounts)

                         
            July 14,        
            2002   December 30,
            (Unaudited)   2001
           
 
   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S INVESTMENT
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
 
Current maturities of capital lease obligations
  $ 652     $ 1,030  
 
Accounts payable
    12,906       13,100  
 
Accrued expenses
    19,874       18,748  
 
   
     
 
       
Total current liabilities
    33,432       32,878  
 
   
     
 
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, less current maturities
    1,634       1,944  
LONG-TERM DEBT
    166,844       172,831  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    5,827       5,759  
STOCKHOLDER’S INVESTMENT:
               
Common stock $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 10,820 issued and outstanding
    1       1  
Accumulated deficit
    (970 )     (2,449 )
 
   
     
 
     
Total stockholder’s deficit
    (969 )     (2,448 )
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 206,768     $ 210,964  
 
   
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance sheets.

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THE RESTAURANT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)

                                     
        Quarter   Quarter   Year-to-   Year-to-
        Ended   Ended   Date   Date
        July 14,   July 15,   July 14,   July 15,
        2002   2001   2002   2001
       
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Net income
  $ 850     $ 558     $ 1,479     $ 709  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                               
 
Depreciation and amortization
    5,006       5,476       11,772       12,720  
 
Accretion of interest on Senior Discount Notes
    6       683       13       1,558  
 
Provision for bad debt expense
    111       85       223       208  
 
(Gain) Loss on disposition of assets
    2       (1,169 )     30       (1,097 )
 
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities
    (882 )     (1,596 )     115       (3,071 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total adjustments
    4,243       3,479       12,153       10,318  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    5,093       4,037       13,632       11,027  
 
   
     
     
     
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Cash paid for property and equipment
    (4,280 )     (4,957 )     (8,834 )     (11,342 )
Proceeds from sale of assets held for disposition
          3,687       2,030       3,687  
Proceeds from notes receivable
    47       66       339       144  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (4,233 )     (1,204 )     (6,465 )     (7,511 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                               
(Payments on) net proceeds from long-term debt
    (500 )     750       (6,000 )     1,000  
Principal payments under capital lease obligations
    (294 )     (223 )     (688 )     (522 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (794 )     527       (6,688 )     478  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    66       3,360       479       3,994  
 
   
     
     
     
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
                               
Balance, beginning of period
    4,914       5,995       4,501       5,361  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Balance, end of period
  $ 4,980     $ 9,355     $ 4,980     $ 9,355  
 
   
     
     
     
 

     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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THE RESTAURANT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Organization

The Restaurant Company (the “Company,” “Perkins,” or “TRC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Restaurant Holding Corporation (“RHC”). TRC conducts business under the name “Perkins Restaurant and Bakery”. TRC is also the sole stockholder of TRC Realty LLC, The Restaurant Company of Minnesota (“TRCM”) and Perkins Finance Corp. RHC is owned by Donald N. Smith (“Mr. Smith”), TRC’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and BancBoston Ventures, Inc. (“BBV”) Mr. Smith is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Friendly Ice Cream Corporation (“FICC”), which operates and franchises approximately 550 restaurants, located primarily in the northeastern United States.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of TRC have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and notes necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The results for the periods indicated are unaudited but reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the operating results. Results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year of operations. The notes to the financial statements contained in the 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K should be read in conjunction with these statements.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Change in Accounting Reporting Period

Effective January 1, 2001, the Company converted its financial reporting from a calendar year basis to thirteen four-week periods ending on the last Sunday in December. The first quarter each year will include four four-week periods. The first and second quarters of 2002 ended on April 21 and July 14, respectively. The third and fourth quarters will end on October 6 and December 29, respectively.

Contingencies

The Company is a party to various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe it is likely that these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In the past, the Company has sponsored financing programs offered by certain lending institutions to assist its franchisees in procuring funds for the construction of new franchised restaurants and to purchase and install in-store bakeries. The Company provided a limited guaranty of funds borrowed. The Company’s obligations under these agreements expired during the first quarter of 2002.

On June 9, 2000, the Company entered into an agreement to guarantee fifty percent of borrowings up to a total guarantee of $1,500,000 for use by a franchisee to remodel and upgrade existing restaurants. As of July 14, 2002, there were $3,000,000 in borrowings outstanding under this agreement of which $1,500,000 were guaranteed by the Company.

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The increase or decrease in cash and cash equivalents due to changes in operating assets and liabilities for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended July 14 and July 15, consists of the following (in thousands):

                                   
      Quarter   Quarter   Year-to-   Year-to-
      Ended   Ended   Date   Date
      July 14,   July 15,   July 14,   July 15
      2002   2001   2002   2001
     
 
 
 
(Increase) Decrease in:
                               
 
Receivables
  $ (389 )   $ (650 )   $ (1,283 )   $ (636 )
 
Inventories
    (662 )     (324 )     (501 )     (159 )
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    331       (81 )     304       (467 )
 
Other assets
    543       90       595       281  
Increase (Decrease) in:
                               
 
Accounts payable
    3,868       2,210       (194 )     (58 )
 
Accrued expenses
    (3,516 )     (3,331 )     1,754       (2,114 )
 
Other liabilities
    (1,057 )     490       (560 )     82  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ (882 )   $ (1,596 )   $ 115     $ (3,071 )
 
   
     
     
     
 

Other supplemental cash flow information is as follows (in thousands):

                                 
    Quarter   Quarter   Year-to-   Year-to-
    Ended   Ended   Date   Date
    July 14,   July 15,   July 14,   July 15,
    2002   2001   2002   2001
   
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
  $ 8,385     $ 7,262     $ 8,776     $ 7,569  
Income taxes paid
    830       1,165       896       1,752  
Income tax refunds received
                639       16  

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Segment Reporting

The following presents revenue and other financial information by business segment for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended July 14 and July 15 (in thousands):

                                         
Quarter:   Restaurants   Franchise   Manufacturing   Other   Totals

 
 
 
 
 
Quarter ended July 14, 2002:
                                       
Revenue from external customers
  $ 64,817     $ 5,339     $ 7,371     $ 561     $ 78,088  
Intersegment revenue
                1,904             1,904  
Segment profit (loss)
    6,390       4,521       1,710       (11,771 )     850  
 
Quarter ended July 15, 2001:
                                       
Revenue from external customers
  $ 63,109     $ 5,255     $ 7,672     $ 348     $ 76,384  
Intersegment revenue
                2,049             2,049  
Segment profit (loss)
    5,295       4,513       1,881       (11,131 )     558  
                                         
Year-to-date:   Restaurants   Franchise   Manufacturing   Other   Totals

 
 
 
 
 
Year-to-Date ended July 14, 2002:
                                       
Revenue from external customers
  $ 153,500     $ 11,807     $ 16,484     $ 1,309     $ 183,100  
Intersegment revenue
                4,786             4,786  
Segment profit (loss)
    14,458       9,948       3,776       (26,703 )     1,479  
 
Year-to-Date ended July 15, 2001:
                                       
Revenue from external customers
  $ 147,982     $ 11,937     $ 16,426     $ 606     $ 176,951  
Intersegment revenue
                4,666             4,666  
Segment profit (loss)
    13,341       10,183       3,781       (26,596 )     709  

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A reconciliation of other segment loss is as follows (in thousands):

                                 
    Quarter   Quarter   Year-to-   Year-to-
    Ended   Ended   Date   Date
    July 14,   July 15,   July 14,   July 15,
    2002   2001   2002   2001
   
 
 
 
General and administrative expenses
  $ 6,459     $ 6,680     $ 14,285     $ 14,847  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    921       1,442       2,294       3,304  
Interest expense
    4,133       4,169       9,749       9,771  
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets
    2       (1,169 )     30       (1,097 )
Income tax expense
    347       279       604       354  
Other
    (91 )     (270 )     (259 )     (583 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 11,771     $ 11,131     $ 26,703     $ 26,596  
 
   
     
     
     
 

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Under SFAS No. 142 goodwill and other intangible assets are no longer amortized but are tested for impairment using a fair value methodology. The Company adopted SFAS No. 142 effective December 31, 2001 and ceased amortization of goodwill in 2002 under the provisions of the statement.

Under the guidelines of SFAS 142, the Company was required to test all existing goodwill for impairment as of December 31, 2001 on a “reporting unit” basis. The Company has determined that its operating segments are its reporting units under the provisions of SFAS 142. In this assessment of the carrying value of goodwill, the Company developed its best estimate of operating cash flow for each reporting unit and applied current market multiples, by reporting unit, to determine the fair value of the assets, including goodwill. Based on this assessment, the Company has determined that no impairment of goodwill existed as of December 31, 2001.

The following schedule provides the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment.

                                         
  Total
    Restaurants   Franchise   Manufacturing   Other   Company
   
 
 
 
 
Balance as of July 14, 2002
  $ 14,037     $ 12,998     $    —     $    —     $ 27,035  

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The following schedule adjusts reported net income to exclude amortization expense related to goodwill.

                                         
                                    Total
    Restaurants   Franchise   Manufacturing   Other   Company
   
 
 
 
 
Quarter ended July 14, 2002:
                                       
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 6,390     $ 4,521     $ 1,710       (11,771 )   $ 850  
Add back: Goodwill amortization
                             
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 6,390     $ 4,521     $ 1,710     $ (11,771 )   $ 850  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Quarter ended July 15, 2001:
                                       
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 5,295     $ 4,513     $ 1,881     $ (11,131 )   $ 558  
Add back: Goodwill amortization
    145       153                   298  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 5,440     $ 4,666     $ 1,881     $ (11,131 )   $ 856  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Year-to-date ended July 14, 2002:
                                       
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 14,458     $ 9,948     $ 3,776     $ (26,703 )   $ 1,479  
Add back: Goodwill amortization
                             
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 14,458     $ 9,948     $ 3,776     $ (26,703 )   $ 1,479  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Year-to-date ended July 15, 2001:
                                       
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 13,341     $ 10,183     $ 3,781     $ (26,596 )   $ 709  
Add back: Goodwill amortization
    339       357                   696  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 13,680     $ 10,540     $ 3,781     $ (26,596 )   $ 1,405  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets.” SFAS No. 144 modifies the rules for evaluating the recoverability of assets (including intangibles) when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. The Company adopted SFAS No. 144 effective December 31, 2001, with no material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

The Company operates two Sage Hen Cafes. The first of these restaurants was opened in March 2001 and the second was opened in November 2001. The Company is currently evaluating the viability of the Sage Hen Café concept and plans to make a determination by the end of the fourth quarter of 2002 to either continue operating these restaurants as Sage Hen Cafes, to convert the properties to Perkins Restaurants, to sublease the properties to third parties or to terminate its leases. All of the alternatives being considered may result in a determination by the Company that certain or all of the assets related to these properties are impaired as defined under SFAS 144. As of July 14, 2002, the net book value of the long-lived assets related to these two restaurants was approximately $1,227,000.

In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, “Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections”. SFAS 145 rescinds SFAS No. 4, “Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt,”

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requiring that gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt be classified as extraordinary items only if certain criteria are met. SFAS 145 also amends SFAS No. 13, “Accounting for Leases,” and the required accounting for sale-leaseback transactions and certain lease modifications that have economic effects that are similar to sale-leaseback transactions. SFAS 145 is effective for the Company on December 30, 2002.

In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. SFAS 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized initially at fair value when the liability is incurred. SFAS 146 is effective for the Company on December 30, 2002 and will be applied on a prospective basis.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED JULY 14, 2002

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview:

The Company is a leading operator and franchisor of mid-scale restaurants located in 35 states and four Canadian provinces. As of July 14, 2002, the Company owned and operated 151 and franchised 348 Perkins Restaurants. Both the Company-operated and franchised Perkins Restaurants operate under the names “Perkins Restaurant and Bakery,” “Perkins Family Restaurant,” “Perkins Family Restaurant and Bakery,” or “Perkins Restaurant” and the mark “Perkins”. The Company also operates two Sage Hen Cafés. The Company manufactures and distributes bakery products which are sold to Company-operated restaurants, franchisees, third-party bakers and food distributors. The business of Perkins was founded in 1958, and since then Perkins has continued to adapt its menus, product offerings, building designs and decor to meet changing consumer preferences. Perkins is a highly recognized brand in the geographic areas it serves.

The Company’s revenues are derived primarily from the operation of Company-owned restaurants, the sale of bakery products produced by its manufacturing division, Foxtail Foods (“Foxtail”), and franchise fees. In order to ensure consistency and availability of Perkins’ proprietary products to each unit in the system, Foxtail offers cookie doughs, muffin batters, pancake mixes, pies and other food products to Company-operated and franchised restaurants through food service distributors. Additionally, it produces a variety of non-proprietary products for sale in various retail markets. Sales to Company-operated restaurants are eliminated in the accompanying statements of income. For the quarter ended July 14, 2002, revenues from Company-operated restaurants, Foxtail, and franchise and other accounted for 83.0%, 9.4% and 7.6% of total revenue, respectively.

TRC leases an executive aircraft through TRC Realty LLC. The aircraft is operated for the benefit of, and all operating costs are reimbursed by, TRC and FICC. Revenue received from FICC is included in franchise and other revenue in the accompanying statements of income.

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A summary of the Company’s results for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended July 14, 2002 and July 15, 2001 are presented in the following table. All revenues, costs and expenses are expressed as a percentage of total revenue.

                                       
          Quarter   Quarter   Year-to-   Year-to-
          Ended   Ended   Date   Date
          July 14,   July 15,   July 14,   July 15
          2002   2001   2002   2001
 
   
     
     
     
 
Revenue:
                               
   
Food sales
    93.0 %     92.9 %     93.4 %     93.1 %
   
Franchise and other revenue
    7.0       7.1       6.6       6.9  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total Revenue
    100.0       100.0       100.0       100.0  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Costs and Expenses:
                               
 
Cost of sales:
                               
     
Food cost
    25.4       26.1       25.9       26.0  
     
Labor and benefits
    32.7       32.7       33.1       32.5  
     
Operating expenses
    19.2       19.3       19.2       19.5  
 
General and administrative
    9.6       10.0       9.1       9.7  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    6.4       7.2       6.4       7.2  
 
Interest, net
    5.3       5.5       5.3       5.5  
 
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets
          (1.5 )           (0.6 )
 
Other, net
    (0.1 )     (0.4 )     (0.1 )     (0.4 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total Costs and Expenses
    98.5       98.9       98.9       99.4  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income before income taxes
    1.5       1.1       1.1       0.6  
Provision for income taxes
    (0.4 )     (0.4 )     (0.3 )     (0.2 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net Income
    1.1 %     0.7 %     0.8 %     0.4 %
 
   
     
     
     
 

Net income for the second quarter of 2002 was $850,000 versus $558,000 for the second quarter of 2001. For the year-to-date period ended July 14, 2002, net income was $1,479,000 compared to $709,000 for the year-to-date period ended July 15, 2001.

Revenue:

Total revenues for the second quarter of 2002 increased 2.2% over the prior year second quarter. Year-to-date, total revenues increased 3.5% over the prior year-to-date period. This increase is primarily due to the opening of seven new Company-operated Perkins Restaurants, the addition of nine formerly franchised restaurants acquired from franchisees since January 1, 2001, and the sales from two new Sage Hen Cafés. These sales increases were partially offset by the continued impact of the closing of five Company-operated restaurants and the sale of five Company-operated restaurants to a franchisee during 2001.

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Same store comparable sales in Company-operated restaurants decreased approximately 1.1% for the second quarter and 1.0% year-to-date due to a decline in comparable guest visits of 4.8% and 2.8%, respectively. The decrease in comparable guest visits was partially offset by an increase in the guest check average due to cumulative price increases and higher prices on promotional items.

Revenues from Foxtail decreased approximately 3.9% over the prior year quarter, increased 0.4% over the prior year-to-date period and constituted approximately 9.4% and 9.0%, respectively, of the Company’s total revenues. The decrease in the quarter is primarily due to a decrease in sales within the Perkins system.

Franchise revenue increased 1.6% over the second quarter of 2001 and decreased 1.1% year-to-date. For the quarter, higher franchise opening fees drove the increase in franchise revenue. Royalty revenues declined slightly due to a decrease in average stores and comparable sales. These decreases were partially offset by higher average sales in new franchised restaurants. Year-to-date franchise revenues declined due to decreases in comparable sales and average stores. An increase in franchise opening fees partially offset these declines. Since the second quarter of 2001, the Company’s franchisees have opened 17 restaurants and acquired five restaurants from the Company. Franchisees have closed 13 restaurants and the Company has purchased nine franchised restaurants.

Costs and Expenses:

Food cost:

In terms of total revenues, food cost decreased 0.7 percentage points over the second quarter of 2001 and decreased 0.1 percentage points over the previous year-to-date period. Restaurant food cost, as a percentage of restaurant sales, decreased 0.4 percentage points over the second quarter of 2001 due primarily to menu price increases and differences in the mix of promotional menu items. For the year-to-date period, restaurant food cost was equal to the prior year. Foxtail food cost, as a percentage of Foxtail sales, decreased 2.3 and 1.1 percentage points for the quarter and year-to-date period, respectively, due to stable costs and improved efficiencies.

Labor and benefits:

Labor and benefits expense, as a percentage of total revenues, did not change from the second quarter of 2001 and increased 0.6 percentage points for the year-to-date period ended July 14, 2002. The year-to-date increase is primarily due to a decrease in productivity in Company-operated restaurants in the first quarter and an increase in workers’ compensation program costs. Additionally, payroll tax expense increased due to the increase in labor costs. The Company anticipates that increased workers’ compensation program costs will negatively impact labor and benefits expense for the remainder of the year. Workers’ compensation costs in the year-to-date period contributed 9.3% of the increase in labor and benefits expense.

The wage rates of the Company’s hourly employees are impacted by federal and state minimum wage laws. Certain states do not allow tip credits for servers which results in higher payroll costs as well as greater exposure to increases in minimum wage rates. In the past, the Company has been able to offset increases in labor costs through selective menu price increases and improvements in labor productivity. However, there is no assurance that future increases can be mitigated through raising menu prices.

Operating expenses:

Operating expenses, expressed as a percentage of total revenues decreased 0.1 and 0.3 percentage points, respectively, for the second quarter and year-to-date periods. The year-to-date decrease is primarily due to a drop in natural gas costs. This positive variance was partially offset by increased property insurance expenses and by incremental costs for supplies and repairs and maintenance as a result of

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a focus by the Company on improving the image of its restaurants. Expenses decreased in the second quarter due to an overall focus on cost controls due to the continuing weakness in sales performance.

General and administrative:

General and administrative expenses, as a percentage of total revenues decreased 0.4 and 0.6 percentage points over the second quarter and year-to-date periods of 2001, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to selected staff reductions in the third quarter of 2001.

Depreciation and amortization:

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased from 7.2 percent of sales to 6.4 percent of sales over the second quarter 2001 primarily due to the adoption of SFAS No. 142 and the increase in total revenue. Had SFAS No. 142 been adopted as of January 1, 2001, depreciation and amortization expense would have been approximately $298,000 and $696,000 lower in the second quarter and year-to-date period of 2001, respectively.

Interest, net:

Interest expense, as a percentage of total revenue, decreased 0.2 percentage points over the second quarter and year-to-date periods of 2001. The decrease is the result of reduced average borrowings and lower variable interest rates on the Company’s revolving line of credit.

Other, net:

Other income decreased due to the reduction in the number of properties leased and subleased to third parties.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

The Company’s primary sources of funding during the quarter and year-to-date period were cash flows from operating activities. The principal uses of cash during the same periods were capital expenditures and payments on long-term debt. Capital expenditures consisted primarily of building and equipment purchases for new Company-operated restaurants, capital required to maintain operations and costs related to remodeling and upgrading existing restaurants.

The following table summarizes capital expenditures for the periods ended July 14, 2002 and July 15, 2001 (in thousands):

                 
    Year-to-Date
   
    July 14, 2002   July 15, 2001
   

New restaurants
  $ 1,422     $ 5,879  
Maintenance
    3,529       2,405  
Remodeling and reimaging
    2,877       1,616  
Manufacturing
    168       327  
Other
    838       1,115  
 
   
     
 
Total Capital Expenditures
  $ 8,834     $ 11,342  
 
   
     
 

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includes expenditures for the building of one new restaurant, furniture, fixtures and equipment for three new restaurants and the conversion of a fourth property. The Company has entered into one ground lease and operating leases for three build-to-suit locations. The primary source of funding for these projects is expected to be cash flows from operating activities.

As is typical in the restaurant industry, the Company ordinarily operates with a working capital deficit since the majority of its sales are for cash, while credit is received from its suppliers. Funds generated by cash sales in excess of those needed to service short-term obligations are used by the Company to reduce debt and acquire capital assets. At July 14, 2002, this working capital deficit was $10,297,000.

The Company has a secured $40,000,000 revolving line of credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a sub-limit for up to $5,000,000 of letters of credit. All amounts under the Credit Facility bear interest at floating rates based on the agent’s base rate or Eurodollar rates as defined in the agreement. All indebtedness under the Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company. As of July 14, 2002, $10,000,000 in borrowings and approximately $2,253,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under the Credit Facility.

On November 15, 2001 the Company elected to begin accruing cash interest on its 11.25% Senior Discount Notes (the “Notes”). Cash interest will be payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15. The principal balance of the Notes on July 14, 2002 was $26,844,000. On May 15, 2003 the Company will be required to redeem $8,383,000 in principal of the Notes at a redemption price of 105.625%. The Company intends to limit capital spending in 2002 to provide funds for the payment of cash interest on the Notes, which is expected to total $2,969,000 in 2002.

The Company has contractual obligations and commercial commitments including long-term debt, land lease obligations for Company operated restaurants and office space for corporate operations. The table below presents, as of July 14, 2002, the Company’s future scheduled principal repayments of long-term debt and lease obligations (in thousands).

                                   
              Capital   Operating   Total  
      Long-Term   Lease   Lease   Contractual        
      Debt   Obligations   Obligations   Cash Obligations
 
 
 
 
 
2002
  $     $ 367     $ 3,698     $ 4,065  
2003
    8,835       827       7,893       17,555  
2004
          575       7,153       7,728  
2005
    10,000       398       6,452       16,850  
2006
          312       6,068       6,380  
Thereafter
    148,009       279       34,583       182,871  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total
  $ 166,844       2,758     $ 65,847     $ 235,449  
Less:
                               
Amounts representing interest
            (472 )                
 
           
                 
Capital lease obligations
          $ 2,286                  

TRC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RHC. The common shares of RHC not owned by Mr. Smith are subject to an option to require RHC to redeem the shares at any time after December 22, 2004 at fair market value (the “Put”). As of July 14, 2002, these shares represented 30% of the outstanding common stock of RHC. As of December 31, 2001, the estimated fair market value of the Put was $12,727,000. RHC has a management fee agreement dated as of December 22, 1999, with BBV whereby BBV provides certain consulting services to RHC. In consideration for these services, a fee of $250,000 accrues annually and is payable by RHC on December 22, 2004.

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Additionally, RHC issued 50,000 shares of non-voting preferred stock on December 22, 1999. The preferred stock is mandatorily redeemable for $1,000 per share (the “Liquidation Value”) plus all accrued but unpaid dividends, if any, on December 22, 2006. Preferred dividends of 8% per annum of the Liquidation Value of each share are payable quarterly. As of July 14, 2002, approximately $11,230,000 of in-kind dividends had been paid through the issuance of additional shares of preferred stock. Assuming a continuation of in-kind dividends, the redemption price on December 22, 2006 is estimated to be $87,044,000. The holders of preferred stock are entitled to be paid in cash the Liquidation Value of each share of preferred stock before any payments are made to any holders of common stock. The preferred stock is redeemable at the option of the Company at any time prior to the mandatory redemption date at the Liquidation Value plus a redemption premium as specified in the Company’s Charter. The redemption premium is 3% through December 21, 2002 after which the preferred stock is redeemable at par.

RHC has no material assets other than its investment in TRC. The ability of TRC to pay dividends to or make distributions to RHC in order to redeem common or preferred shares or pay the management fee to BBV is restricted under its senior notes and the Credit Facility. Therefore, TRC may need to recapitalize or refinance all or a portion of its obligations on or prior to maturity.

The Company’s ability to make scheduled payments of principal of, or to pay the interest or liquidated damages, if any, on, or to refinance, its indebtedness, or to fund planned capital expenditures, or to meet its or RHC’s other liquidity needs will depend on the Company’s future performance, which, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond control of the Company. Based upon the current level of operations, management believes that cash flow from operating activities and available cash, together with available borrowings under the Credit Facility, will be adequate to meet the Company’s liquidity needs in the normal course of its operations. There can be no assurance that the Company will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, have access to capital markets or that future borrowings will be available in an amount sufficient to enable the Company to service its indebtedness or to fund its other liquidity needs. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to effect any necessary recapitalization or refinancing on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

SEASONALITY

Company revenues are subject to seasonal fluctuations. Customer counts (and consequently revenues) are highest in the summer months and lowest during the winter months because of the high proportion of restaurants located in states where inclement weather adversely affects guest visits.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Under SFAS No. 142 goodwill and other intangible assets are no longer amortized but are tested for impairment using a fair value methodology. The Company adopted SFAS No. 142 effective December 31, 2001 and ceased amortization of goodwill in 2002 under the provisions of the statement.

Under the guidelines of SFAS 142, the Company was required to test all existing goodwill for impairment as of December 31, 2001 on a “reporting unit” basis. The Company has determined that its operating segments are its reporting units under the provisions of SFAS 142. In this assessment of the carrying value of goodwill, the Company developed its best estimate of operating cash flow for each reporting unit and applied current market multiples, by reporting unit, to determine the fair value of the assets, including goodwill. Based on this assessment, the Company has determined that no impairment of goodwill existed as of December 31, 2001.

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The following schedule provides the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment.

                                         
                                    Total
    Restaurants   Franchise   Manufacturing   Other   Company
   
 
 
 
 
Balance as of July 14, 2002
  $ 14,037     $ 12,998     $     $     $ 27,035  

The following schedule adjusts reported net income to exclude amortization expense related to goodwill.

                                         
                    Total
    Restaurants   Franchise   Manufacturing   Other   Company
   
 
 
 
 
Quarter ended July 14, 2002:
                                       
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 6,390     $ 4,521     $ 1,710     $ (11,771 )   $ 850  
Add back: Goodwill amortization
                             
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 6,390     $ 4,521     $ 1,710     $ (11,771 )   $ 850  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Quarter ended July 15, 2001:
                                       
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 5,295     $ 4,513     $ 1,881     $ (11,131 )   $ 558  
Add back: Goodwill amortization
    145       153                   298  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 5,440     $ 4,666     $ 1,881     $ (11,131 )   $ 856  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Year-to-date ended July 14, 2002:
                                       
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 14,458     $ 9,948     $ 3,776     $ (26,703 )   $ 1,479  
Add back: Goodwill amortization
                             
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 14,458     $ 9,948     $ 3,776     $ (26,703 )   $ 1,479  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Year-to-date ended July 15, 2001:
                                       
Reported net income (loss)
  $ 13,341     $ 10,183     $ 3,781     $ (26,596 )   $ 709  
Add back: Goodwill amortization
    339       357                   696  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 13,680     $ 10,540     $ 3,781     $ (26,596 )   $ 1,405  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets.” SFAS No. 144 modifies the rules for evaluating the recoverability of assets (including intangibles) when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. The Company adopted SFAS No. 144 effective December 31, 2001, with no material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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The Company operates two Sage Hen Cafés. The first of these restaurants was opened in March 2001 and the second was opened in November 2001. The Company is currently evaluating the viability of the Sage Hen Café concept and plans to make a determination by the end of the fourth quarter of 2002 to either continue operating these restaurants as Sage Hen Cafés, to convert the properties to Perkins Restaurants, to sublease the properties to third parties or to terminate its leases. All of the alternatives being considered may result in a determination by the Company that certain or all of the assets related to these properties are impaired as defined under SFAS 144. As of July 14, 2002, the net book value of the long-lived assets related to these two restaurants was approximately $1,227,000.

In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, “Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections”. SFAS 145 rescinds SFAS No. 4, “Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt,” requiring that gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt be classified as extraordinary items only if certain criteria are met. SFAS 145 also amends SFAS No. 13, “Accounting for Leases,” and the required accounting for sale-leaseback transactions and certain lease modifications that have economic effects that are similar to sale-leaseback transactions. SFAS 145 is effective for the Company on December 30, 2002.

In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. SFAS 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized initially at fair value when the liability is incurred. SFAS 146 is effective for the Company on December 30, 2002 and will be applied on a prospective basis.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic conditions, competitive factors, consumer taste and preferences and adverse weather conditions. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that the projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

The Company currently has market risk sensitive instruments related to interest rates. The Company is not subject to significant exposure for changing interest rates on its senior notes because the interest rates are fixed. The Company has in place a $40,000,000 line of credit facility which matures on January 1, 2005. All borrowings under the facility bear interest at floating rates based on the agent’s base rate or Eurodollar rates. The Company had $10,000,000 outstanding under the line of credit facility at July 14, 2002. While changes in market interest rates would affect the cost of funds borrowed in the future, the Company believes that the effect, if any, of reasonably possible near-term changes in interest rates on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows would not be material.

Commodity Price Risk

Many of the food products purchased by the Company are affected by commodity pricing and are, therefore, subject to price volatility caused by weather, production problems, delivery difficulties and other factors which are outside the control of the Company. The Company’s supplies and raw materials are available from several sources and the Company is not dependent upon any single source for these items. If any existing suppliers fail, or are unable to deliver in quantities required by the Company, the Company believes that there are sufficient other quality suppliers in the marketplace, and therefore, its sources of supply can be replaced as necessary. At times, the Company enters into purchase contracts of one year or less or purchases bulk quantities for future use of certain items in order to control commodity pricing risks. Certain significant items that could be subject to price fluctuations are beef, pork, coffee, eggs, poultry, wheat products and corn products. The Company believes it will be able to pass through increased commodity costs by adjusting menu pricing in most cases. Additionally, the Company’s product offerings and marketing events are relatively diverse. Therefore, the Company has the flexibility to adjust its product mix to take advantage of or limit exposure to commodity cost fluctuations. The Company believes that any changes in commodity pricing, which cannot be offset by changes in menu pricing or other product delivery strategies, would not be material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a)  Exhibits — None

     (b)  Reports on Form 8-K — A report on Form 8-K was filed under item 4 on May 9, 2002, announcing the Company’s dismissal of Arthur Andersen LLP as its independent auditors and the Company’s engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers as its new independent auditors.

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

         
    THE RESTAURANT COMPANY
 
DATE: August 28, 2002   BY:   /s/ Steven R. McClellan
       
        Steven R. McClellan
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Director
 
    BY:   /s/ Louis C. Jehl
       
        Louis C. Jehl
Vice President and Controller

The Restaurant Company is not an issuer that is required to file reports pursuant to section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Therefore, this report is not required to be, and is not, accompanied by the written statement set forth in Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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