BAB, Inc. Reports Results for 2nd Quarter FY 2022

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BAB, Inc. (OTCQB: BABB) reported Q2 2022 financial results with revenues of $824,000 and a net income of $94,000, up from $749,000 and $87,000 in Q2 2021. For the first half of 2022, revenues reached $1,563,000 and net income was $157,000, compared to $1,472,000 and $420,000 in H1 2021. This drop in net income was attributed to prior non-taxable loan forgiveness of $228,155 in 2021. Operating expenses increased to $692,000 for Q2 2022, primarily due to higher payroll and marketing expenses.

Positive

• Q2 2022 revenues increased to $824,000, up from $749,000 in Q2 2021.
• Net income for Q2 2022 rose to $94,000, compared to $87,000 in Q2 2021.
• Royalty revenue and license fees increased due to franchisees utilizing more online services.

Negative

• H1 2022 net income decreased to $157,000 from $420,000 in H1 2021, largely due to prior loan forgiveness.
• Operating expenses rose to $692,000 in Q2 2022, up from $627,000 in Q2 2021, driven by increased payroll and marketing costs.

DEERFIELD, Ill., July 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BAB, Inc. (OTCQB: BABB), announced its financial results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2022.

For the quarter ended May 31, 2022, BAB had revenues of $824,000 and net income of $94,000, or $0.01 per share earnings, versus revenues of $749,000 and net income of $87,000, or a $0.01 per share, for the same quarter last year. Royalty revenue, marketing fund revenue, license fees and other revenue all increased for the second quarter 2022 compared to 2^nd quarter 2021, primarily because during 2020 and 2021 franchisees began using more of the on-line, curb-side and delivery options, and they continue to use these options as more in person customers return in the 2^nd quarter 2022.

For the six months ended May 31, 2022, revenues were $1,563,000 and net income was $157,000, or $0.02 per share, versus revenues of $1,472,000 and net income of $420,000, or $0.06 per share for the same period in 2021. Net income in 2021 includes $228,155 of non-taxable loan forgiveness of the Payroll Protection Program loan, enacted under the CARES Act in 2020. The loan was forgiven in the first quarter of 2021.

Total operating expenses for the quarter ended May 31, 2022, were $692,000, versus $627,000, in 2021. The change in operating expenses for the quarter was primarily due to an increase in payroll and payroll related expenses of $27,000, an increase in marketing fund expenses of $26,000, and an increase in general expenses in travel and advertising of $14,000. Total operating expenses for the six months ended May 31, 2022 were $1,342,000 versus $1,213,000 for May 31, 2021. The change was primarily due to an increase in marketing expenses of $69,000 and payroll and payroll related expenses of $58,000 in the six months ended May 31, 2022 versus same period 2021.

BAB, Inc. franchises and licenses Big Apple Bagels®, My Favorite Muffin®, SweetDuet® frozen yogurt and Brewster’s® Coffee. The Company’s stock is traded on the OTCQB under the symbol BABB and its website can be visited at www.babcorp.com.

Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements or statements which may be deemed or construed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “forecast,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “believe” and similar expressions and all statements which are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the company’s actual results, performance (financial or operating), or achievements to differ from the future results, performance (financial or operating), or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The above factors are more fully discussed in the company’s SEC filings.

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BAB, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	Quarter Ended											Six Months Ended
	05/31/22				05/31/21				% Change			05/31/22				05/31/21				% Change
REVENUES
Royalty fees from franchised stores	$	465,491			$	420,726			10.6	%		$	879,712			$	767,386			14.6	%
Franchise and area development fee revenue		9,102				9,172			-0.8	%			18,079				26,011			-30.5	%
Licensing fees and other income		73,729				68,435			7.7	%			144,072				226,365			-36.4	%
Marketing Fund Revenue		276,110				250,486			10.2	%			520,845				451,962			15.2	%
Total Revenue		824,432				748,819			10.1	%			1,562,708				1,471,724			6.2	%
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative		415,089				375,046			10.7	%			818,751				758,294			8.0	%
Depreciation and amortization		1,284				1,119			14.7	%			2,594				2,333			11.2	%
Marketing Fund Expenses		276,110				250,486			10.2	%			520,845				451,962			15.2	%
Total Expense		692,483				626,651			10.5	%			1,342,190				1,212,589			10.7	%
Income from operations		131,949				122,168			8.0	%			220,518				259,135			-14.9	%
Interest expense		-				-			-				-				-			-
Interest/other income		58				111			-47.7	%			129				234			-44.9	%
Loan Forgiveness		-				-											228,155			-100.0	%
Income taxes		(38,091	)			(35,500	)		7.3	%			(63,841	)			(67,500	)		-5.4	%
NET INCOME	$	93,916			$	86,779			8.2	%		$	156,806			$	420,024			-62.7	%
Earnings per share - basic and diluted	$	0.01			$	0.01			N/M			$	0.02			$	0.06			N/M
Average number of shares outstanding		7,263,508				7,263,508							7,263,508				7,263,508

Contact:

BAB, Inc. Michael K. Murtaugh (847) 948-7520 Fax: (847) 405-8140 www.babcorp.com

FAQ

What were BAB's financial results for Q2 2022?

BAB reported Q2 2022 revenues of $824,000 and a net income of $94,000.

How did BAB's net income change from 2021 to 2022?

BAB's net income decreased in H1 2022 to $157,000 from $420,000 in H1 2021.

What contributed to the increase in BAB's revenues?

Increased usage of online, curb-side, and delivery options by franchisees contributed to revenue growth.

What were the total operating expenses for BAB in Q2 2022?

Total operating expenses were $692,000 in Q2 2022, up from $627,000 in Q2 2021.

What is the stock symbol for BAB, Inc.?

The stock symbol for BAB, Inc. is BABB.