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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
[X] Annual report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 29, 1996
[ ] Transition report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from
___________ to _____________
Commission File No. 0-25926
WOODROAST SYSTEMS, INC.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
Minnesota 41-1563961
(State or Other Jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
10250 Valley View Road, Suite 145
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(612) 944-5113
(Issuer's telephone number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: NONE
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
COMMON STOCK, $.005 PAR VALUE
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past 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 X NO___
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ]
The issuer had total revenues of $6,272,724 for its fiscal year ended December
29, 1996.
As of March 25, 1997, assuming as market value the price of $2.25 per share
(the last sales price of the Company's Common Stock on the Nasdaq SmallCap
Market), the aggregate market value of shares held by non-affiliates was
$6,947,771. For purposes of this computation, affiliates of the Registrant are
deemed only to be the Registrant's executive officers and directors.
As of March 25, 1997, the Company had outstanding 4,242,397 shares of Common
Stock, $.005 par value.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: Portions of the Company's Proxy Statement
for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be conducted on May 20, 1997 (the
"1997 Proxy Statement") are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form
10-KSB, to the extent described in Part III. The 1997 Proxy Statement will be
filed within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 29, 1996.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I PAGE NO.
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.................................................. 1
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.................................................. 6
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS........................................................ 7
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF
SECURITY HOLDERS....................................................... 7
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS........................................ 7
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OR PLAN OF OPERATION................................................... 8
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS..................................................... 11
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE................................. 11
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS
AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH
SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT...................................... 11
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION................................................... 11
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN
BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT....................................... 11
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS........................................................... 11
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON
FORM 8-K............................................................... 11
SIGNATURES............................................................................................. 12
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS................................................................................... F-1
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The following discussion contains trend information and other
forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The
actual results of the Company could differ materially from the Company's
historical results of operations and those discussed in the forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include, but are not limited to, lack of profitability, inability to open
additional units, competition in the restaurant industry, unexpected increases
in labor and food costs, and changes in government regulation of the sectors in
which the Company operates.
GENERAL
Woodroast Systems, Inc. (the "Company") owns and operates Shelly's
Woodroast restaurants in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis (the
"St. Louis Park Restaurant"), and Rockville, Maryland, a suburb of Washington,
D.C. (the "Rockville Restaurant") (together with the St. Louis Park
Restaurant, the "Restaurants"). The Company has been operating the St. Louis
Park Restaurant since 1989, and the Rockville Restaurant since November 1995.
The Shelly's Woodroast restaurant concept is an integrated concept, involving a
distinctive cooking style, menu offerings, beverage selections and facility
design. The inspiration of the concept is the fresh, relaxed atmosphere of the
northwoods, from the great fieldstone and timber lodges to the aroma of meat,
fish and fowl roasting over a hardwood fire.
THE SHELLY'S WOODROAST CONCEPT
The Company believes that the Shelly's Woodroast concept has several
characteristics that define and distinguish it from its competitors,
particularly full-service, chain-affiliated restaurants:
* The marks "Woodroast," "The Original Shelly's Woodroast" and "Original
Woodroast Cooking," and the patented Woodroast oven, proprietary spice
blends and marinades.
* Unique food offerings patterned after the hearty fare of the
northwoods, which include, in addition to Woodroast entrees, a
selection of fresh sausages prepared under contract using proprietary
recipes, herb roasted potatoes, salmon, freshwater fish and homemade
stew, all served in large portions, creating a high perception of
value.
* A selection of distinctive draft beers from American micro-breweries,
highlighted by three of the Company's own Birch Bay beers brewed from
proprietary recipes exclusively for Shelly's Woodroast. The beer
selection changes seasonably.
* The northwoods lodge design of the facility itself with its fieldstone
fireplace, exposed whole timber beams, rough-cut red pine siding.
ORIGINAL WOODROAST COOKING
Original Woodroast Cooking is a proprietary style of cooking with
origins in America's northwoods country -- where Canada meets the United States.
As the name suggests, it is a cooking method in which meats, fish and fowl are
slowly roasted in wood burning ovens. Invented by the Company's founder, the
patented ovens release the flavorful, aromatic components of a carefully
selected combination of hardwoods and fruitwoods, surrounding each dish with
mellow even heat.
Original Woodroast Cooking involves more than simply slow roasting.
Each offering is also marinated in a proprietary blend of herb and spices for 48
hours or longer before the cooking begins. During the cooking process, the food
is continually basted with the marinade and spice combinations by computer
controlled mechanisms in the patented Woodroast ovens, keeping it moist while
imparting subtle, distinctive flavor throughout. Several of the spice blends and
sauces are described below:
SEVEN HERB BLEND -- An aromatic combination of delicate herbs,
including real lavender flowers. This special seasoning has been custom blended
to especially complement the variety of fowl entrees on the menu.
FIVE PEPPER BLEND -- A complex blend of five different peppercorns,
designed to create a subtle yet full flavor. In addition to its use in the
preparation of several meat dishes, it is placed on the table as a condiment.
SHELLY'S FIRE SPICE -- A combination of six different spices also
placed on the table as a condiment to add additional flavor with a bite to meat
dishes, salads and potatoes as the guest desires.
WOODROAST SAUCE -- The most difficult of the proprietary sauces to
develop, Woodroast sauce contains 14 different fresh ingredients. Woodroast
sauce is served on the side for meat and fowl entrees, topped with freshly diced
vegetables.
MUSTARD SAUCE -- A homemade blend of mustard seeds, with herbs and
spices and a hint of natural sweetness.
Ultimately, the unique blend of these specially formulated marinades
and spice blends, together with wood burning, slow roasting and a commitment to
natural goodness produce the Woodroast style of cooking.
MENU
The meat, fish and fowl, which are the centerpiece of the menu, are
simple and moderately priced. It is the preparation which makes them unique.
Featured dinner items include roast duck and game hen, turkey drumsticks,
salmon, trout and walleye, beef brisket, spare ribs and roast pork. Pricing is
generally moderate, between $9 and $18, and portions are large. Several side
dishes are included with the entrees, such as herb roasted potatoes, marinated
vegetable salad and homemade popovers.
An unusual feature of the Shelly's Woodroast menu are the fresh
sausages made from the personal recipes of Sheldon F. Jacobs, the Company's
principal shareholder. Available as appetizers or as entrees, three varieties
are regularly offered: Fire Sausage -- blended from pork, chilies, onions and
spices; Hunter Sausage -- a combination of veal and pork with mustard seeds and
garlic; and Duck and Turkey Sausage -- a combination of duck and turkey breast
with mild seasonings. Other varieties are prepared as seasonal specials.
For lunches and lighter dinners, a variety of sandwich versions of the
entree selections are offered, as well as Campfire Stew, Corn Cob Chowder, Lodge
Soup (a hearty vegetable beef) and sandwiches. The Company also offers four
specialty salads, including Shelly's Summer Salad (green beans, new potatoes,
red onions, pickled red peppers and black olives in a tuna vinaigrette) and
Shelly's Winter Salad (roast pork and chicken, orange slices, red peppers and
romaine lettuce in a chutney vinaigrette), both served year-round.
FACILITIES
The design of the Restaurants is reminiscent of the great
turn-of-the-century hunting lodges of the northwoods. The St. Louis Park
Restaurant's main dining room features a 20-foot high ceiling with handcrafted
log-scissor trusses resting atop a one-ton log beam. A birch log bar completes
the northern lodge atmosphere. Other natural elements at the restaurant include
exposed beam ceilings in the bar, leather covered booths, barstools covered with
holstein hide with the hair remaining and a massive fieldstone fireplace. The
Rockville Restaurant's main dining room -- The Great Hall -- features a 20-foot
ceiling and Norman trusses of Minnesota red pine. In The Green Room, a second
dining room adjoining The Great Hall, yellow pine parallel-cord log trusses form
an extraordinary pattern of beams bound together with hand-wrought iron, copper
and brass. The fireplace in The Great Hall includes an impressive double-log
mantle and fieldstone set in a classic random pattern. The Green Room fireplace
is laid in a traditional rough coursed pattern. Like its Minnesota counterpart,
the bar in the Rockville Restaurant features furniture made of natural elements
(tables supported by rough-hewn birch logs) and display cases replete with
antique fishing lures, decoys and other items which bring to mind a sense of the
northwoods.
One important variation from the traditional appearance of a northwoods
lodge is the lack of hunting trophies mounted on the walls. Rather, the attitude
toward northwoods wildlife exhibited in the concept is one of respect and
appreciation for its abundance and vigor. Consequently, it is that sense of
vitality which is portrayed through the use of photographs throughout the
restaurant.
The execution of the northwoods concept is far more extensive than
typically present even in a "theme" restaurant. The cost to develop the St.
Louis Park Restaurant in 1989, which has 138 seats, was approximately
$1,750,000. The cost to develop the Rockville Restaurant, which was opened in
November 1995 and has approximately 258 indoor dining seats, was approximately
$3,500,000. The seating area in any new restaurants is likely to be similar to
the Rockville Restaurant.
Unique to the Rockville Restaurant is a "civilized cigar parlor" called
Shelly's Back Room. Nestled in a private corner adjoining the bar, this special
room was designed as a retreat for cigar smokers who may want to follow a lunch
or dinner in the restaurant with cigars from their personal humidors. Shelly's
Back Room boasts exquisitely hand-crafted, floor-to-ceiling humidors, one which
is designed for communal use and another which houses 72 private lockers for use
by special patrons. Coupling a state-of-the-art air purification system with
relaxed club seating and the rich woods used throughout the room, Shelly's Back
Room is a popular haven for the restaurant's cigar-smoking guests.
NEW SHELLY'S BACK ROOM IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Shelly's Back Room concept, the pioneering prototype of which is
attached to the Shelly's Woodroast restaurant in Rockville, Maryland, represents
a significant evolution in the development of "cigar bars" and "cigar rooms",
reflecting the expertise of its creator. Unlike many existing facilities,
Shelly's Back Room is open to the public -- no exclusive memberships and high
fees. The only requirements for admittance are a love of good cigars, good food,
good drink and good company.
Key elements of the Shelly's Back Room concept were perfected by Mr.
Jacobs himself, from his knowledge not only of cigars and cigar smoking, but
also of high quality food and beverages. The Back Room offers casual comfortable
seating, a full-service bar, food service and a state-of-the-art air
purification system which circulates 100% fresh air -- no filtering and
recycling -- to ensure maximum guest comfort. An important signature item of
Shelly's Back Room is the development, like the proprietary Birch Bay Beer of
Shelly's Woodroast restaurants, of an exclusive premium cigar already created
with the oversight of Shelly himself and available exclusively in Back Rooms.
However, availability of such cigars is subject to change in the future as in
the case of any product imported from a foreign country.
A smaller but important element of the Back Room concept is the retail
humidor and counter offering a canny selection of some of the world's finest
cigars for purchase. Cigar aficionados know that obtaining favorite premium
brands can occasionally present problems during this extended period of
explosive demand growth. Mr. Jacobs will use his personal knowledge and
connections to ensure that the Back Room humidors offer the most complete and
current selections available, featuring, of course, the private Back Room label
which Mr. Jacobs has developed. In addition to cigars, the Back Rooms will offer
a selection of premium logo merchandise including ashtrays, lighters, selected
clothing items, pocket knives, cutters and glassware.
As previously mentioned, the specialized air purification system will
be a critical component of the Back Room concept. Designed in recognition that
no filtration and recycling system can adequately handle the unique and
intensive needs of a dedicated cigar smoking emporium, the Shelly's Back Room
system will utilize 100% fresh air.
Shelly's Back Room has been designed with the intention of being
efficiently reproduced on a national basis. Target sites will be high
walking-traffic storefront units with convenient parking in major cities and
upscale suburban strip malls and shopping centers, comparable, for example, to
sites targeted by retailers like Starbucks Coffee.
A full, independent Back Room facility is designed to require
approximately 2,500 to 3,500 square feet of space. However, in situations
comparable to Rockville, Maryland, where a Back Room is physically attached to a
Shelly's Woodroast restaurant, the kitchen can be eliminated and the retail
component combined with the restaurant, reducing space needs to as little as
800 square feet. This is also true in special applications such as casinos,
hotels or resorts, which would have their own food service operations.
Similarly, and perhaps most beneficially for potential broad-scale
roll-out of the concept, satellite Back Room operations could be clustered in
markets with a Shelly's Woodroast restaurant, which would act as a central
commissary, again reducing the space needs and equipment costs of individual
Back Room units.
The market position of the Back Room concept can best be described as
accessibly upscale. The very nature of the product offering dictates a refined
sophisticated ambiance with commensurate service and pricing. However, the broad
appeal of cigars and the relative affordability of premium brands compared to
other forms of luxury consumption, encourages a rational market position capable
of appealing to a variety of clientele. Such a position is also far more
conducive to more rapid and widespread duplication as the concept grows in
popularity and exposure. Indeed, the Back Room concept is not dissimilar to a
coffeehouse concept such as Starbucks, offering a convenient location for the
enjoyment of premium versions of popular consumables in a relaxed setting. Of
course, the difference in the average ticket for even a premium coffee beverage
and dessert versus a premium cigar and cognac can be substantial.
EXPANSION PLANS
The Company is in the process of developing new Back Room locations and
is visiting and evaluating potential sites in Chicago, New York, Boston and
Minneapolis. However, there are presently no binding agreements to develop new
restaurants or Back Rooms. The Company has finalized the lease and begun
construction on its first Shelly's Back Room to be located in Washington, D.C.,
and hopes to finalize an additional lease by April 1997. The Company will
consider opening additional Shelly's Woodroast restaurants depending upon
several factors, including the success of the Shelly's Back Room concept, the
costs of developing and opening new facilities, and the Company's ability to
obtain additional financing.
The Company has entered into a license agreement with Grand Casinos,
Inc. to open a Shelly's Back Room in Grand's Tunica, Mississippi Casino. In
addition, the Company is in the final stages of negotiating a license agreement
with Host Marriott to locate Back Rooms in airport facilities. However, no
assurance can be given that any license agreement will be successfully
concluded.
ADVERTISING
The Company's target market are people between the ages of 30 and 60,
typically living in high density suburban locations, who have expendable
household income. The Company advertises its restaurant locations through radio
advertisements and direct mailings. Approximately 4% of the Company's sales is
spent on such advertising. As the Company opens restaurants in new markets, the
amount spent on advertising as a percentage of sales may be increased as the
Company seeks to establish itself in these new markets.
RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
STAFFING
At March 21, 1997, the Company had 195 employees, including 67 at the
St. Louis Park Restaurant, 120 at the Rockville Restaurant, and nine at the
Company's executive offices. The staff of the St. Louis Park Restaurant consists
of a general manager, service manager, bar manager, kitchen manager and
assistant kitchen manager, and approximately 60 hourly employees, 40 of whom are
employed part-time. The staff of the Rockville Restaurant consists of a general
manager, service manager, bar manager, kitchen manager and assistant kitchen
manager, and approximately 110 hourly employees, 60 of whom are employed
part-time. The Company believes that its relationship with its employees is
good.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
The Company believes strongly in the concept of teamwork and the
importance of a well trained and motivated staff. Each Restaurant is closely
supervised by its general manager, who is directly responsible for the
restaurant's success. Each staff member is given a Staff Member Guideline
Manual, which provides background information on the Company and outlines basic
policies and procedures applicable to all personnel. Each staff member is also
given either a Service Manual or Kitchen Manual as appropriate. These manuals
provide job descriptions for each position in the restaurant and detailed
guidelines and background information for the execution of the duties associated
with employment in either the preparation or service of food and beverages.
Employees are tested on an occasional basis to measure their knowledge of the
products served and the policies of the Company.
New employees receive a training manual and training packet, which
outlines the training agenda for their employment and provides basic background
information on the names and prices of food and beverage items, as well as other
terminology which they need to know. New employees are trained by designated
staff members with considerable experience and proven performance.
RESTAURANT REPORTING
The Company prepares a monthly balance sheet and income statement,
which provides overall performance information for each of the Restaurants. The
Company also utilizes a point-of-sale system which allows daily and weekly
reports to be generated regarding cash control, sales and theoretical food
costs. On a monthly basis, the Company counts its food and beverage inventories.
Sales and guest counts are forecasted in advance for each week of the
month. Actual sales and guest counts are then compared to forecasted levels.
Sales and guest counts are also compared to the annual budget and the prior
year's performance. Labor hours are tracked weekly by day and position. Actual
hours are compared to budgeted levels to identify variance.
COMPETITION
The restaurant business is highly competitive and is affected by
changes in taste and eating habits of the public, local and national economic
conditions affecting spending habits, and population and traffic patterns. The
principal competitive factors in the restaurant industry are believed to be the
quality and price of the food. Restaurant location, name recognition, efficiency
of service, advertising, and attractiveness of facilities are also important.
Shelly's Woodroast restaurants compete on a general basis with a large variety
of national and regional restaurant operations, as well as locally owned
restaurants, diners, and other establishments that offer moderately priced food
to the public.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
The Company holds the rights to U.S. Patent Number 4,924,071, which
covers the Woodroast oven invented by Mr. Jacobs. In addition, the Company owns
U.S. registrations of the marks "Woodroast", "Original Woodroast Cooking", "The
Original Shelly's Woodroast" and "Birch Bay Brewing Company." The mark "Original
Woodroast Cooking" has also been registered in the United Kingdom and France,
and the mark "Birch Bay Brewing Company" has been registered in Canada. The
Company has aggressively defended its trademarks against infringement by
competitors on a national basis. Birch Bay Brewing Company is a mark used by the
Company for certain of its own beverages and is not a separate legal entity.
REGULATION
Restaurants are subject to licensing and regulation by state and local
health, sanitation, safety, fire, and other authorities and are also subject to
state and local licensing and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages,
food, cigarettes, games, and the like. Difficulties or failure in obtaining
required licenses and approvals will result in delays in, or cancellation of,
the opening of restaurants. The food and liquor licenses are also subject to
suspension or non-renewal if the granting authority determines that the conduct
of the holder does not meet the standards for initial grant or renewal.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
The following table sets forth the name and age of the Company's
executive officers together with all positions and offices held with the Company
by such executive officers. Officers are appointed to serve until the meeting of
the Board of Directors following the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and
until their successors have been elected and have qualified.
NAME AGE POSITIONS WITH COMPANY
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Sheldon F. Jacobs.................. 52 Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
Ralph J. Guarino................... 50 President, Chief Operating
Officer and Chief Financial
Officer
Alex Gionta........................ 45 Vice President of Operations
SHELDON F. JACOBS has been Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company since its inception in 1987 and was also its President
and Chief Financial Officer until 1996. From 1980 to 1987, Mr. Jacobs worked
toward the development of the Shelly's Woodroast concept, from engineering and
patenting the design of the Woodroast ovens, to introducing the Original
Woodroast Cooking to existing restaurants and testing consumer response. In
1974, Mr. Jacobs was a co-founder of J.Y.J. Corporation, a liquidation company
that was eventually merged into C.O.M.B. Company. He served as its president
from 1974 to 1980. In 1980 Mr. Jacobs sold his interest in J.Y.J. Corporation.
RALPH J. GUARINO joined the Company in November 1996 as its President,
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Guarino brings over 25
years of restaurant operations experience to the Company. From July 1992 until
that time Mr. Guarino served as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
and member of the Board of Directors for The Italian Oven, Inc., a 100-unit
chain of full-service, moderately-priced Italian family restaurants based in
Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He became President in February 1993. During his
four-year tenure at that company, he oversaw The Italian Oven, Inc.'s initial
public offering of common stock, the opening of 18 additional company-owned
units and 71 franchised units, as well as the sale of over 250 franchises. The
Italian Oven, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter
11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on October 21, 1996. He served as Senior
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors for
Boston Chicken, Inc., a restaurant and prepared food chain based in Boston,
Massachusetts, from 1990 until 1992.
ALEX GIONTA joined the Company as Vice President of Operations on
January 2, 1997. He has over 25 years of line restaurant management experience,
including franchisee support, site selection, marketing, profit and loss
management, as well as recruitment and training. He previously was the market
manager for KFC National Management Company. Before his tenure with KFC, Mr.
Gionta was Vice President of Operations with The Italian Oven, Inc. The
Italian Oven, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter
11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on October 21, 1996. Prior to
joining The Italian Oven, Inc., he managed franchisee operations for KFC, where
he was responsible for 25 franchisees and 120 restaurants.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The St. Louis Park Restaurant is located on Interstate 394, a major
thoroughfare connecting downtown Minneapolis with its western suburbs. The St.
Louis Park Restaurant is a 6,500 square foot facility which seats approximately
138 people, plus a bar that seats 26 people. The Company constructed the
building and improvements on the land which is subject to a 15-year ground lease
expiring in 2004. The Company has the option to extend such lease for two
additional five year periods. Annual base rent pursuant to the lease is $66,000
for fiscal years ended December 1995 through 1998 and approximately $75,000 per
annum for the last five years of the lease. The Company also pays real estate
taxes and operating expenses. At the end of the lease term, the building and
improvements will remain with the land. Mr. Jacobs has personally guaranteed the
landlord's indebtedness related to the land subject to this ground lease.
The Rockville Restaurant, which opened in November 1995, is located in
the Congressional Plaza along Rockville Pike (Highway 355), a main artery
linking the Washington area's northwestern suburbs and the District of Columbia.
The Rockville Restaurant has approximately 9,400 square feet and approximately
258 indoor dining seats, as well as bar seating, and 50 outdoor seats. In
November 1994, the Company signed a 10-year lease for the property on which the
Rockville Restaurant is located. The Company has the option to extend such lease
for two additional five year periods. The lease provides for annual base rent of
$300,000 for the first five years of the lease, and $315,000 for the remaining
five years of the lease. The Company also pays real estate taxes, operating
expenses and a percentage rent equal to 5% of annual gross sales in excess of
$6,500,000. At the end of the lease term, the building and improvements will
remain with the land.
The Company signed a 10-year lease for a stand-alone Shelly's Back Room
to be located at 1331 F Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C. The lease became
effective on August 1, 1996. This unit is expected to open in June 1997. It will
have approximately 3,100 square feet and seating for approximately 72 people.
The lease provides for annual base rent of $62,000 for the first year of the
lease, with the base rent to increase by two per cent per year for the second,
third, fourth and fifth years of the lease. Effective during the sixth year of
the lease, the base rent will be increased by $7,750, and will increase by two
per cent annually over the remaining years of the term. The Company also pays a
pro rata share of real estate taxes and operating expenses.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Since June 1994, the Common Stock of the Company has been traded in the
over-the-counter market and quoted on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market under the
symbol "WRSI". The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices of the
Company's Common Stock for the periods indicated. The Nasdaq bid quotations
represent inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-ups, mark-downs or
commissions, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions:
1995 HIGH LOW
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First Quarter......................... $1.13 $ .75
Second Quarter........................ .88 .50
Third Quarter......................... 1.13 .83
Fourth Quarter........................ 5.71 .92
1996
First Quarter......................... $6.50 $ 3.02
Second Quarter........................ 9.50 3.88
Third Quarter......................... 8.50 4.00
Fourth Quarter........................ 6.38 2.88
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All prices set forth above have been adjusted to reflect a
one-for-three reverse split of the Company's common stock effected on
May 25, 1995, and a three-for-one split of the Company's common stock
effected as a stock dividend on January 18, 1996.
As of March 25, 1997, there were approximately 60 shareholders of
record of the Company's common stock, and approximately 1,300 other beneficial
owners whose shares are held in street name at brokerage houses.
The Company has never paid or declared any cash dividends on its Common
Stock and does not intend to pay cash dividends on its Common Stock in the
foreseeable future. The Company presently expects to retain its earnings to
finance the development and expansion of its business. The payment by the
Company of dividends, if any, on its Common Stock in the future is subject to
the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on the Company's
earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and other relevant factors.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
OVERVIEW
The Company was organized in 1987 to develop Shelly's Original
Woodroast Restaurants. The Company has operated a restaurant in St. Louis Park,
Minnesota since 1989, and a restaurant in Rockville, Maryland since November
1995. As a result of the Company's recruitment of senior management staff, its
focus on building the larger superstore restaurants has changed. Therefore, the
Company plans to pursue development of the Shelly's Back Room "Civilized Cigar
Parlor and Tavern" concept, which is designed to capitalize on the popular cigar
smoking trend in an upscale atmosphere featuring exceptional food and drink.
This concept is not a departure from the main core of the Company's business,
which is to provide customers with a quality food and beverage experience in a
relaxed atmosphere. This shift of focus allows the Company to pursue other
avenues to generate revenue, primarily because of the simpler structure to
operate a Back Room and lower capital investment, which would allow franchising
of this concept. The Company has signed a lease for its first stand-alone Back
Room in Washington, D.C. with an anticipated opening in June 1997. The
successful operation of the Rockville restaurant and future expansion of
Shelly's Back Room by the Company will depend on various factors, including
market acceptance of the Shelly's Woodroast and the Shelly's Back Room concepts
and general economic conditions. The Company also faces all of the risks,
expenses and difficulties frequently encountered in connection with the
operation, development and franchising of a new and expanding business.
Furthermore, to the extent that the Company's expansion strategy is successful,
the Company must manage the transition to multiple site operations (both
Company-owned and franchisee operations), higher volume operations, the control
of overhead expenses and the addition of necessary personnel. The Company had
losses of $1,702,566 and $1,167,433 for the fiscal years ended December 29, 1996
and December 31, 1995, respectively, and expects losses to continue for the near
future.
The Company uses a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday of
December. Fiscal year 1996 is a 52-week year, while fiscal year 1995 was a
53-week year.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for fiscal years 1996 and 1995, the
percentage relationship to net sales of the items in the Company's consolidated
statements of operations, and the percentage increase in such items from the
previous year. It is management's intention to provide such information on a per
store basis as future stores are developed and reach a level of maturity where
comparability is meaningful.
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Fiscal Years Percentage Fiscal Years Percentage Percentage
Dollars Relationship Dollars Relationship of Change
1996 1996 1995 1995 from Prior
Year
Net Sales $ 6,272,724 100.0% $ 2,914,862 100.0% 115.2%
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Costs and expenses:
Food and beverage costs 2,103,563 33.5 966,663 33.2 117.6
Restaurant operating expenses 3,801,839 60.6 2,127,278 73.0 78.7
Depreciation and amortization 425,660 6.8 182,696 6.3 133.3
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Total costs and expenses 6,331,062 100.9 3,276,637 112.5 93.2
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Restaurant operating income (loss) (58,338) (0.9) (361,775) (12.5) (83.9)
Other income (expenses) (1,644,228) (26.2) (805,658) (27.6) (104.1)
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Net loss ($1,702,566) (27.1%) ($1,167,433) (40.1%) (45.8%)
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FISCAL YEAR 1996 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR 1995
NET SALES -- Net sales increased by $3,357,862 or 115.2% to $6,272,724 for the
fiscal year 1996 from $2,914,862 for the fiscal year 1995. Sales at the
Rockville restaurant for the first full year of operations, which opened in
November 1995, were $3,833,711. Sales at the St. Louis Park restaurant increased
by approximately 4.4%, to $2,439,013. The St. Louis Park restaurant had a menu
price increase in September 1996 and continues to have guest counts at or near
seating capacity on a daily basis.
COSTS AND EXPENSES -- The cost of restaurant sales, consisting of food, beverage
and other direct costs and expenses related to the operation of restaurants,
were $6,331,062 (100.9% of net sales) for the fiscal year 1996 compared to
$3,276,637 (112.5% of net sales) for fiscal year 1995. Food and beverage costs
were $2,103,563 (33.5% of net sales) for the fiscal year 1996 as compared to
$966,663 (33.2% of net sales) for fiscal year 1995, which remain within the
normal operating percentage of net sales. The increase of 117.6% is due to one
complete year of operation from the Rockville restaurant in 1996. Restaurant
operating expenses were $3,801,839 (60.6% of net sales) for the fiscal year 1996
compared to $2,127,278 (73.0% of net sales) for fiscal year 1995. This reduction
in the percentage relationship of net sales represents the economies of scale of
fixed costs on a higher revenue stream. A significant portion of the increase in
depreciation expense is attributable to the Rockville restaurant. The overall
restuarant operating loss for the fiscal year 1996 was $58,338 as compared to
$361,775 for the fiscal year 1995. This reduction in losses has been favorably
impacted by the addition of the Rockville restaurant. The Company continues to
address ongoing cost and expense issues at the Rockville location, but in
addition to the expected costs, some unexpected issues were encountered,
including additional unanticipated costs incurred for the physical expansion of
the restaurant's kitchen, training of additional management to meet unforeseen
peak demand, and refinement of the air purification system used in the Back Room
in the Rockville restaurant. These and other cost control issues have been
addressed by management, and a program to increase sales has been undertaken.
However, no assurance can be given that these efforts will achieve desired
results by year end, if at all.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) -- The Company's executive and administrative office
located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota had other expenses, consisting of general and
administrative expenses, interest expense, interest income, other income,
development expenses and the disposal of assets, which were $1,644,288 (26.2% of
net sales) for the fiscal year 1996 compared to $805,658 (27.6% of net sales)
for the fiscal year 1995. This is an increase of $838,570 or 104.1%. This
increase is attributable primarily to these two areas: increased interest and
depreciation costs, and the Company's ongoing building of a corporate-management
team and facility to lead the Company into its new focus of the Back Room
concept. The Company expects to continue to incur operating losses during 1997.
As employment agreement has been signed, with an effective start date of
November 1, 1996, for the President and Chief Operating Officer. Fourth quarter
earnings reflect salary and some relocation expenses associated with this
addition to the management staff of the Company. An employment agreement has
been signed, with an effective date of January 2, 1997, for the position of Vice
President of Operations. Additionally, the Company is seeking other senior
management personnel as well as support staff, which will also have an
associated impact on future earnings. The Company will benefit directly due to
the expertise of these senior staff additions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During the past two fiscal years, the Company's capital requirements
have been met principally through the public and private sale of debt and equity
securities. In June 1994, the Company completed an Initial Public Offering of
750,000 units consisting of 750,000 shares of Common Stock, and 750,000
Redeemable Class A Warrants at an offering price of $5.50 per unit and received
net proceeds of approximately $3,360,000 after approximately $765,000 in
offering costs and underwriting discounts. Such net proceeds had been fully
utilized by December 31, 1995 for development and opening of the Rockville
Restaurant and for the reduction of debt and trade payables.
The Company had working capital of $2,996,568 at December 29, 1996,
compared to a working capital deficit of $1,148,209 at December 31, 1995.
Cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities were $3,672,413 at
December 29, 1996, representing an increase of $3,631,936 from $40,477 at
December 31, 1995. These increases are primarily attributable to exercise of
1,155,512 Class A Warrants during 1996, from which the Company received net
proceeds of approximately $4,570,000.
In November 1995, the Company completed a private placement of Units
consisting of $1,000,000 in principal amount of 15% Secured Promissory Notes
(the "Notes") and warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase an aggregate of 200,016
shares of Common Stock. The private placement of Units resulted in net proceeds
of approximately $940,000 which were used to fund construction expenses and
other costs related to the opening of the Rockville Restaurant. The Notes are
secured by a senior interest in substantially all assets owned by the Company
and its subsidiary. Property leased by the Company and its subsidiary, including
real estate and certain equipment, is not included in the security interest. The
Warrants have an exercise price of $.00333 per share and are exercisable at any
time through May 31, 2000. A total of 170,008 of the Warrants were exercised in
1996. Holders of Warrants or Warrant shares have certain piggyback registration
rights through May 31, 2002.
The Notes bear interest of 15%, payable monthly following the opening
of the Rockville Restaurant. The effective annual interest rate, after
considering the value of the Warrants, is approximately 20%. The repayment
schedule of the Notes was dependent on the gross revenues of the Rockville
Restaurant during its first year of operations. The Notes require repayment of
principal over an eight-year period beginning in August 1998. Current maturities
of the Notes are $27,916 in fiscal year 1998, $74,518 in fiscal year 1999,
$86,497 in fiscal year 2000, $100,401 in fiscal year 2001 and $710,668
thereafter.
The proceeds from the private placement included $200,000 in cash
received in October 1995 pursuant to a bridge loan financing by Lyle Berman,
pursuant to which the Company and its subsidiary granted to Mr. Berman a
security interest in the assets of the Company's restaurant in St. Louis Park,
Minnesota. This bridge financing was included in the private placement of Notes
and Warrants in November 1995 described above, and the bridge loan agreements
were canceled at that time. In December 1995, Mr. Berman made an additional
$300,000 loan to the Company, which was due April 15, 1996. The Note accrued
interest of 15%, payable at maturity. The Note was repaid in March 1996.
In March 1996, the Company sold 625,000 shares of its Common Stock in a
private placement at a purchase price of $2.25 per share, and received net
proceeds of approximately $1,315,000. Holders of such shares have certain
piggyback registration rights. The net proceeds from the private placement of
Common Stock have been used to pay debt and trade payables and to provide
working capital for general corporate purposes.
The Company will require additional financing to implement its
expansion plans. There is no assurance that additional financing will be
available, or if available, will be on terms acceptable to the Company. The
Company believes that it can repay its existing indebtedness from cash flow from
operations or will be able to obtain new financing when such indebtedness is
due. However, there can be no assurance that cash flow from operations will be
sufficient or that new financing will be available.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the Company are included herein following
the signatures, beginning at page F-1.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
Information required under this Item with respect to directors is
contained in the Section "Election of Directors" in the Company's Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 20, 1997
("1997 Proxy Statement"), a definitive copy of which will be filed with the
Commission within 120 days of the close of the past fiscal year, and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Information concerning executive officers is set forth in the Section
entitled "Executive Officers of the Company" in Part I of this Form 10-KSB
pursuant to Instruction 3 to paragraph (b) of Item 401 of Regulation S-B.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information required under this item is contained in the section
entitled "Executive Compensation" in the 1997 Proxy Statement and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Information required under this item is contained in the section
entitled "Security Ownership of Principal Shareholders and Management," in the
Company's 1997 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Information required under this item is contained in the section
entitled "Certain Transactions" in the Company's 1996 Proxy Statement and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits. See "Exhibit Index" on the page following the
Financial Statements.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. None.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WOODROAST SYSTEMS, INC.
("Registrant")
Dated: March 28, 1997 By /s/ Sheldon F. Jacobs
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Sheldon F. Jacobs
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this Report has been signed on March 28, 1997 by the following persons on
behalf of the Registrant, in the capacities indicated.
Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints
SHELDON F. JACOBS and BYRON L. FRANK as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact
and agents, each acting alone, with the full power of substitution and
re-substitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all
capacities, to sign any or all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in
connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto
said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, full power and authority
to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be
done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might
or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all said
attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, or his substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Signature Title
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/s/ Sheldon F. Jacobs Chairman of the Board and
---------------------- Chief Executive Officer
Sheldon F. Jacobs (principal executive officer)
/s/ Ralph J. Guarino President, Chief Operating Officer
--------------------- and Chief Financial Officer
Ralph J. Guarino (principal financial and
accounting officer)
/s/ Byron L. Frank Director
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Byron L. Frank
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Woodroast Systems, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Woodroast
Systems, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and
the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows for the years then ended. The consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Woodroast Systems,
Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
LUND KOEHLER COX & COMPANY, PLLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 13, 1997
WOODROAST SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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DECEMBER 29, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1995
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,673,663 $ 27,843
Available-for-sale securities 1,998,750 12,634
Inventories 181,971 125,386
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 89,183 95,810
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Total current assets 3,943,567 261,673
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 4,537,418 4,378,285
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OTHER ASSETS:
Deposits 138,884 51,085
Patent and trademarks, net 9,834 10,009
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Total other assets 148,718 61,094
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$ 8,629,703 $ 4,701,052
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Note payable - stockholder $ 0 $ 300,000
Current portion of obligations under capital leases 77,936 58,234
Accounts payable 640,752 877,438
Accrued expenses 228,311 174,210
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Total current liabilities 946,999 1,409,882
LONG-TERM DEBT 1,000,000 1,000,000
LESS: UNAMORTIZED DISCOUNT (299,514) (346,914)
OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES, NET OF CURRENT PORTION 107,813 115,925
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Total liabilities 1,755,298 2,178,893
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.005 par value, 33,333,333 shares authorized,
4,242,397 and 2,249,967 shares issued and outstanding 21,212 11,250
Additional paid-in capital 10,033,229 3,962,406
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale (16,250) 0
Unearned compensation (9,723) 0
Accumulated deficit (3,154,063) (1,451,497)
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Total stockholders' equity 6,874,405 2,522,159
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$ 8,629,703 $ 4,701,052
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
WOODROAST SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FISCAL YEARS ENDED
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DECEMBER 29, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1995
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NET SALES $ 6,272,724 $2,914,862
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Food and beverage costs 2,103,563 966,663
Restaurant operating expenses 3,801,839 2,127,278
Depreciation and amortization 425,660 182,696
General, administrative and development 1,472,025 862,793
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Total costs and expenses 7,803,087 4,139,430
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (1,530,363) (1,224,568)
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 59,745 76,373
Interest expense (241,337) (49,584)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment (41,094) (960)
Other income 50,483 31,306
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Total other income (expense) (172,203) 57,135
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LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (1,702,566) (1,167,433)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 0 0
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NET LOSS $(1,702,566) $(1,167,433)
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NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE $ (0.55) $ (0.51)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 3,121,267 2,268,877
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
WOODROAST SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Unrealized loss
Common stock Additional on securities
----------------------- paid-in available-
Shares Amount capital for-sale
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BALANCE - DECEMBER 25, 1994 2,250,000 $11,250 $ 3,663,177 $ 0
Issuance of warrants to purchase
200,016 shares of common stock -- -- 299,333 --
Fractional shares repurchased
due to stock splits (33) -- (104) --
Net loss -- -- -- --
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BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1995 2,249,967 11,250 3,962,406 0
Private placement of common
stock at $2.25 per share, net of
issuance costs 625,000 3,125 1,312,253 --
Exercise of redeemable Class A
warrants at $4.00 per share, net
of issuance costs 1,155,152 5,776 4,567,151 --
Redemption of unexercised
Class A warrants -- -- (214) --
Issuance of warrants for
services provided -- -- 48,405 --
Exercise of warrants 202,278 1,011 120,568 --
Exercise of options 10,000 50 8,075 --
Options granted -- -- 14,585 --
Stock option compensation earned -- -- -- --
Change in unrealized loss on
securities available-for-sale -- -- -- (16,250)
Net loss -- -- -- --
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BALANCE - DECEMBER 29, 1996 4,242,397 $21,212 $ 10,033,229 $(16,250)
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Unearned Accumulated
Compensation deficit Total
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BALANCE - DECEMBER 25, 1994 $ 0 $ (284,064) $ 3,390,363
Issuance of warrants to purchase
200,016 shares of common stock -- -- 299,333
Fractional shares repurchased
due to stock splits -- -- (104)
Net loss -- (1,167,433) (1,167,433)
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BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1995 0 (1,451,497) 2,522,159
Private placement of common
stock at $2.25 per share, net of
issuance costs -- -- 1,315,378
Exercise of redeemable Class A
warrants at $4.00 per share, net
of issuance costs -- -- 4,572,927
Redemption of unexercised
Class A warrants -- -- (214)
Issuance of warrants for
services provided -- -- 48,405
Exercise of warrants -- -- 121,579
Exercise of options -- -- 8,125
Options granted (14,585) -- 0
Stock option compensation earned 4,862 -- 4,862
Change in unrealized loss on
securities available-for-sale -- -- (16,250)
Net loss -- (1,702,566) (1,702,566)
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BALANCE - DECEMBER 29, 1996 $ (9,723) $(3,154,063) $ 6,874,405
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
WOODROAST SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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FISCAL YEARS ENDED
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DECEMBER 29, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(1,702,566) $(1,167,433)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 425,660 182,696
Loss on disposal of property and equipment 41,094 960
Amortization of long-term debt discount 47,400 9,167
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories (56,585) (95,811)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 11,489 (47,656)
Accounts payable (236,686) 519,994
Accrued expenses 54,101 94,509
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Cash flows from operating activities (1,416,093) (503,574)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (2,015,000) 0
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities 12,634 1,485,687
Purchases of property and equipment (486,593) (3,065,035)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 0 3,900
Purchases of patents and trademarks (714) 0
Deposits used (advanced) (87,799) 19,137
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Cash flows from investing activities (2,577,472) (1,556,311)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from private placement of common stock, net of issuance costs 1,315,378 0
Proceeds from exercise of Class A warrants, net of issuance costs 4,572,713 0
Proceeds from exercise of warrants 121,579 0
Proceeds from exercise of options 8,125 0
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs 0 943,252
Payments on obligations under capital leases (78,410) (62,447)
Proceeds (payments) of note payable - stockholder (300,000) 300,000
Net increase (decrease) in note payable - bank 0 (370,452)
Repayment of advances from stockholders 0 (3,194)
Repurchase of fractional shares due to stock splits 0 (104)
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Cash flows from financing activities 5,639,385 807,055
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,645,820 (1,252,830)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING 27,843 1,280,673
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, ENDING $ 1,673,663 $ 27,843
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
WOODROAST SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 29, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995
(1) NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF BUSINESS - Woodroast Systems, Inc. (the Company) currently owns and
operates two Shelly's Woodroast restaurants. The first unit (the St. Louis Park
unit) is in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, and opened in
1989. The second unit (the Rockville unit) is in Rockville, Maryland, a suburb
of Washington, D.C., and opened in November 1995. The Company is presently
developing a Shelly's Back Room cigar parlor unit in Washington, D.C.
FISCAL YEAR - The Company uses a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last
Sunday of December. Fiscal year 1996 was a 52 week year and 1995 was a 53 week
year.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Woodroast Systems, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Shelly's
Woodroast Two, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have
been eliminated in consolidation.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - The Company includes as cash equivalents money
market deposits and all other investments with original maturities of three
months or less when purchased which are readily convertible into known amounts
of cash.
INVENTORIES - Inventories consist principally of food, beverages and logo
merchandise and are recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or
market value.
PRE-OPENING COSTS - Direct costs of hiring and training the initial workforce
and other direct costs associated with opening a new restaurant are capitalized
and amortized over a twelve-month period commencing with the restaurant opening
if the recoverability of such costs can be reasonably assured. Expenses incurred
prior to opening the Rockville unit were charged to operations when incurred due
to the developmental nature of this unit. Accordingly, no unamortized
pre-opening costs existed at December 29, 1996 or December 31, 1995.
DEPRECIATION - Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is
computed using the straight-line method over three to seven years. Leasehold
improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of
their estimated useful lives or the lease term including option periods.
Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are expensed when incurred.
PATENT AND TRADEMARKS - Patent and trademarks are stated at cost. Amortization
is computed using the straight-line method over seven to twenty years. Costs
associated with the maintenance and defense of the patent and trademarks are
expensed when incurred. Accumulated amortization was $8,457 and $7,568 at
December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995.
LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - Loss per common share is based on the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding for each period, after an adjustment
for the stock splits discussed in Note 8. Common stock equivalents are not
included in the per share calculations because the effect would be
anti-dilutive, except that, in accordance with requirements of the Securities
and Exchange Commission, common stock and common stock equivalents issued within
one year of the Company's initial public offering with an issue price of less
than the initial public offering price have been included using the treasury
stock method to determine the dilutive effects of such issuances.
MANAGEMENT'S USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount 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 results could differ from those estimates.
(2) AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES
The Company classifies all investments which are not cash equivalents as
available-for-sale securities with all gross unrealized gains or losses included
as a separate component of stockholders' equity. There were unrealized losses of
$16,250 and $0 at December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995.
Available-for-sale securities at December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995 consist
of United States Government debt securities, are reported at fair value and are
due within one year of the financial statement date. The market value of the
portfolio was $1,998,750 and $12,634 at December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995.
(3) INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following at:
December 29, 1996 December 31, 1995
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Food $ 95,745 $ 46,141
Beverage 36,733 42,426
Logo merchandise 49,493 36,819
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Total $ 181,971 $ 125,386
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(4) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consisted of the following at:
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Leasehold improvements $ 3,869,467 $ 3,446,251
Restaurant equipment 801,116 870,384
Restaurant furniture and fixtures 509,206 515,440
Office equipment and furniture 266,868 82,191
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Total 5,446,657 4,914,266
Less: accumulated depreciation 1,102,911 734,345
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Total 4,343,746 4,179,921
Equipment and furniture under
capital lease, net 193,672 198,364
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Total $ 4,537,418 $ 4,378,285
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Approximately $64,000 of leasehold improvements relating to the cigar parlor
unit in development were not in service at December 29, 1996.
(5) NOTE PAYABLE - STOCKHOLDER
At December 31, 1995, the Company had a $300,000 note payable to a stockholder
that was unsecured and accrued interest at 15%. The note was paid in March 1996.
(6) LONG-TERM DEBT
In November 1995, the Company completed a private placement of $1,000,000 in
principal amount of Secured Promissory Notes (the Notes) (including $700,000 to
Company stockholders) and received net proceeds of $943,252. The Notes are
secured by substantially all Company assets and bear interest at 15%, payable
quarterly. In addition, the holders of the Notes received warrants to purchase
an aggregate of 200,016 shares of the Company's common stock at $.0033 per
share, of which 170,008 were exercised in 1996. The remaining warrants are
exercisable through May 31, 2000. On the date of issuance, the Warrants had a
total value of $299,333 based on the then market price of the Company's common
stock. The discount created by the issuance costs and warrants is being
amortized over the life of the Notes using the interest method. The approximate
effective annual interest rate of the Notes is 20%. The Notes require repayment
of principal over an eight-year period beginning August 1998. Current maturities
of the Notes are $27,916 in fiscal year 1998, $74,518 in fiscal year 1999,
$86,497 in fiscal year 2000, $100,401 in fiscal year 2001 and $710,668
thereafter.
(7) OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES
The Company leases certain items under agreements that expire through 2000.
Interest is provided for at annual rates ranging from approximately 11% to 26%.
These obligations are secured by the items under lease. Future minimum lease
payments required under the capital leases together with the present value of
the future minimum lease payments are as follows for the fiscal years ending:
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Amount
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1997 $ 114,823
1998 71,545
1999 27,451
2000 10,523
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Total 224,342
Less: amount representing interest 38,593
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Present value of future minimum lease payments 185,749
Less: current portion 77,936
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Obligations under capital leases, net of current portion $ 107,813
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(8) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
STOCK SPLITS - In May 1995, the Company declared a 1-for-3 reverse stock split
and in January 1996, the Company declared a 3-for-1 stock split. The stock
splits have been retroactively reflected in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements.
PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF COMMON STOCK - During 1996, the Company sold 625,000 shares
of its common stock in a private placement for $2.25 per share and received net
proceeds of approximately $1,315,000.
(9) STOCK WARRANTS
EXERCISE OF REDEEMABLE CLASS A WARRANTS - During 1996, the holders of 1,155,152
of redeemable Class A warrants exercised the warrants at an exercise price of
$4.00. A total of 20,048 warrants were not exercised and the Company redeemed
these warrants for $0.01 per warrant. The Company received net proceeds of
approximately $4,570,000.
UNDERWRITER'S WARRANT - In connection with its initial public offering in June
1994, the Company issued a warrant to the underwriter to purchase 60,000 shares
of common stock at $6.60 per share. The warrant is exercisable for five years.
(10) STOCK OPTIONS
STOCK OPTION PLAN - The Company has a Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"), pursuant
to which options and other awards to acquire an aggregate of 750,000 shares of
the Company's common stock may be granted. Stock options, stock appreciation
rights, restricted stock, other stock and cash awards may be granted under the
Plan. The Plan is administered by a stock option committee which has the
discretion to determine the number and purchase price of the shares subject to
stock options, which may be below the fair market value of the common stock on
the date thereof, the term of each option, and time or times during its term
when the option becomes exercisable. At December 29, 1996, 417,000 options had
been granted at exercise prices of $0.81 to $5.50 per share, none of which had
been exercised.
DIRECTORS' STOCK OPTIONS - At December 29, 1996, 90,002 options had been granted
to two of the Company's directors at exercise prices of $.81 to $5.00 per share.
The Company applies APB Opinion 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees"
and related Interpretations in accounting for its stock options. Accordingly, no
compensation cost has been recognized for its stock options. Had compensation
cost for the Company's stock options been determined based on the fair value at
the grant dates consistent with the method of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 123 "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" (Statement 123), the
Company's net loss would have been increased to the proforma amounts indicated
below:
1996 1995
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Net loss:
As reported $ 1,702,566 $ 1,167,433
Pro forma $ 2,122,061 $ 1,175,882
Earnings per share:
As reported $ (0.55) $ (0.51)
Pro forma $ (0.68) $ (0.52)
Because the Statement 123 method of accounting has not been applied to options
granted by the Company prior to January 1, 1995, the resulting pro forma
compensation cost may not be representative of that to be expected in future
years.
Information regarding the Company's stock options is summarized below:
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1996 1995
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Weighted Weighted
Shares Average Shares Average
Exercise Price Exercise Price
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Options outstanding,
beginning of year 54,002 $ 0.81 35,000 $ 2.24
Granted 473,500 4.87 29,002 0.69
Canceled (20,500) 0.94 (10,000) 5.50
Exercised (10,000) 0.81 0 0.00
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Options outstanding,
end of year 497,002 $ 4.67 54,002 $ 0.81
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Options exercisable,
end of year 81,334 $ 3.61 31,002 $ 0.81
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Weighted average fair
value of options granted $ 4.21 $ 0.61
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Options outstanding at December 29, 1996 have an exercise price ranging between
$0.75 and $5.50 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 8.57 years.
In determining the compensation cost of the options granted during 1996 and
1995, as specified by Statement 123, the fair value of each option grant has
been estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model
and the weighted average assumptions used in these calculations are summarized
below:
1996 1995
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Risk free interest rate 7% 7%
Expected life of options granted 10 years 10 years
Expected volatility of options granted 85.3% 84.6%
(11) INCOME TAXES
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes", under which deferred income tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the differences between financial and income tax
reporting basis of assets and liabilities based on currently enacted rates and
laws. The Company has incurred cumulative net operating losses for both
financial reporting and income tax purposes. As of December 29, 1996, the
Company had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $3,132,000, which,
if not used, will begin to expire in 2010. Future changes in the ownership of
the Company may place limitations on the use of these net operating loss
carryforwards. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against the
net deferred tax asset due to the uncertainty of realizing the related benefits.
December 29, 1996 December 31, 1995
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Net operating loss carryforwards $ 1,268,000 $ 580,000
Valuation allowance (1,268,000) (580,000)
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Net deferred taxes $ 0 $ 0
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(12) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
December 29, December 31,
1996 1995
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Cash paid for interest $195,540 $ 30,704
Cash paid for income taxes $ 900 $ 600
Non-cash transactions:
Assets acquired with capital leases $ 90,000 $139,219
Issuance of private warrants for
construction services provided $ 48,405 $0
Options granted $ 9,723 $0
Change in unrealized loss on
securities available-for-sale $ 16,250 $0
(13) RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
In January 1997, the Company implemented a pre-tax salary reduction/profit
sharing plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code
which covers employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. Profit sharing
contributions by the Company are completely discretionary.
(14) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
OPERATING LEASES - The Company leases the land the St. Louis Park and Rockville
units occupy under leases that expire in 2004 and 2005. Each lease has an option
to extend for two additional five year periods. Both leases require payment of
base rent (which escalates over the term of the lease) and all real estate taxes
and operating expenses. The Rockville unit lease requires payment of a
percentage rent equal to 5% of annual gross sales in excess of $6.5 million.
The Company leases its corporate office space under a lease which expires in
1999. Base rent is $2,482 per month increasing to $2,820 during 1997. The
Company also is required to pay its pro-rata share of real estate taxes and
operating expenses.
During 1996, the Company signed a ten-year lease for its planned Shelly's Back
Room in Washington, D.C. which became effective February 1997. The lease
requires payment of base rent and a pro rata share of real estate taxes and
operating expenses.
In addition to the leases described above, the Company leases various equipment
on operating leases that expire through 2000. Future minimum rental payments
(excluding percentage rents) are as follows for the fiscal years ending:
Amount
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1997 $ 462,526
1998 479,381
1999 469,876
2000 455,437
2001 457,001
Thereafter 1,652,699
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Total $ 3,976,920
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Total rent expense was $462,245 and $133,341 for the fiscal years 1996 and 1995.
The Company accounts for rent expense on a straight-line basis over the terms of
the leases.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS - The Company has employment agreements with three of its
officers. The agreements require minimum annual compensation of $70,000 to
$175,000 and have terms of three to five years. The agreements include benefits,
other compensation and executive perquisites in addition to non-compete
provisions.
PURCHASE CONTRACT - On September 7, 1994, the Company entered into a contract to
purchase twenty-five Woodroast ovens for $263,907. Through December 29, 1996,
the Company had paid $86,085 under the contract. The balance of $177,822 is due
in 1997.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK - The Company maintains cash accounts with various
financial institutions. The balances at times may exceed federally insured
limits.
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3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Woodroast
Systems, Inc., as amended May 24, 1995, incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's annual report on
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1996
(the "1995 10-KSB")
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Woodroast Systems, Inc.,
incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 33-75152C) filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27,
1994 (the "1994 SB-2")
4 Form of Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and
Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 4 to the 1994 SB-2
10.1 Employment Agreement between the Company and Sheldon F. Jacobs
dated as of February 4, 1994, incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10.1 to the 1994 SB-2
10.2 Employment Agreement between the Company and Ralph J. Guarino
dated as of September 5, 1996, incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10.1 to the 1995 10-KSB
10.3 Employment Agreement between the Company and Alex Gionta dated
as of November 18, 1996........................................
10.4 Lease Agreement by and between Northstar Pizza Properties, Inc.
and Shelly's Two dated January 19, 1989, incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10.4 to the 1994 SB-2
10.5 Agreement of Lease by and between 1331 F Street, Inc. and the
Company dated July 22, 1996....................................
10.6 Company's 1994 Stock Plan, incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10.4 to the 1994 SB-2
10.7 Amendment dated May 29, 1996 to the Company's 1994 Stock
Plan...........................................................
10.8 Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement, incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10.6 to the 1994 SB-2
10.9 Form of Restructured Stock Option Agreement, incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10.7 to the 1994 SB-2
10.10 Registration Rights Agreement by and among the Company, Sheldon
F. Jacobs, John B. Goodman and Daniel T. Lindsay, incorporated
by reference from Exhibit 10.12 to the 1994 SB-2
10.11 Form of Escrow Agreement by and among the Company, National
City Bank of Minneapolis and Sheldon F. Jacobs, incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10.13 to the 1994 SB-2
10.12 Second Amendment to and Restatement of Agreement, by and among
the Company, Sheldon F. Jacobs, John B. Goodman and Daniel T.
Lindsay dated January 27, 1994, incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10.14 to the 1994 SB-2
10.13 Shareholders Agreement by and among the Company, Sheldon F.
Jacobs, John B. Goodman and Daniel T. Lindsay dated January 27,
1994, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.15 to the 1994
SB-2
10.14 Shareholder Agreement by and between Shelly's Two and Sheldon
F. Jacobs dated January 27, 1994, incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 10.16 to the 1994 SB-2
10.15 Escrow Agreement by and among First Trust National Association,
Sheldon F. Jacobs, John B. Goodman, Daniel T. Lindsay, Shelly's
Two, Woodroast Acquisition Corp. and the Company dated as of
January 27, 1994, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.17
to the 1994 SB-2
10.16 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Shelly's Two, the
Company, Woodroast Acquisition Corp. and Sheldon F. Jacobs
dated May 4, 1994, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.18
to the 1994 SB-2
10.17 Lease by and between Congressional Plaza Associates, Federal
Realty, Investment Trust and Woodroast Systems, Inc.,
incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.17 to the 1995 10-KSB
10.18 Form of Promissory Note dated November 7, 1995, incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10.18 to the 1995 10-KSB
21.1 Subsidiary of Woodroast Systems, Inc., incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 21.1 to the 1995 10-KSB
23.1 Consent of Lund Koehler Cox & Company, PLLP....................
24 Power of Attorney (set forth on the signature page)
27 Financial Data Schedule........................................
Dates Referenced Herein and Documents Incorporated By Reference
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| | 9/7/94 |
| | 12/25/94 |
| | 1/1/95 |
| | 5/24/95 |
| | 5/25/95 |
| | 11/7/95 |
| | 12/31/95 |
| | 1/18/96 |
| | 3/31/96 | | 10QSB |
| | 4/15/96 |
| | 5/29/96 |
| | 7/22/96 |
| | 8/1/96 |
| | 9/5/96 |
| | 10/21/96 |
| | 11/1/96 | | 10QSB |
| | 11/18/96 |
| For The Period Ended | | 12/29/96 |
| | 1/2/97 |
| | 2/13/97 |
| | 3/21/97 |
| | 3/25/97 | | SC 13D |
| | 3/28/97 |
| Filed On / Filed As Of | | 3/31/97 |
| | 5/20/97 | | DEF 14A |
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