BT Brands, Inc. - BTBD STOCK NEWS

BT Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBD, BTBDW) reported a 49% increase in total revenues for the fiscal year ending January 1, 2023, reaching $12.6 million. However, operating income declined to a loss of $391,164, compared to a profit of $980,712 in 2021. The net loss attributable to common shareholders was $562,285, equating to a loss of $0.09 per share. Restaurant-level Adjusted EBITDA rose to $1,691,703, up from $1,631,530. The company's cash and short-term investments stood at $8.1 million at year-end. BT Brands faced challenges with staffing and inflation, affecting sales and store hours. Despite acquiring three restaurants, there are uncertainties surrounding their performance and impacts of the current economic climate, leading the company to refrain from providing a financial forecast for fiscal 2023.

For the fiscal third quarter ended October 2, 2022, BTBD reported a 76.4% increase in revenue, reaching $4.0 million compared to $2.3 million in 2021, largely due to contributions from recently acquired businesses. However, same-store sales for Burger Time fell by 14.0%, impacted by staffing challenges, leading to limited operational hours. The year-to-date net loss was $224,531, down from a net income of $583,267 in the previous year. Due to inflation, staffing issues, and uncertainties related to acquisitions, the company is withholding its financial forecast for fiscal 2022.

BT Brands reported a 47.9% increase in total revenues to $3.5 million for Q2 2022, and a 29.5% increase to $5.6 million year-to-date. Key developments include the acquisition of Pie in the Sky Coffee and Bakery in a tourist-driven area and a 41.2% stake in Bagger Dave's. However, same-store sales at Burger Time declined by 12.4% for the quarter. The company ended with $8.3 million in cash but posted a net loss of $49,625 for the quarter, raising concerns over inflationary pressures and uncertain future forecasts.

BT Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBD, BTBDW) announced the acquisition of the Village Bier Garten in Cocoa, Florida, for $690,000. The German-themed casual restaurant features authentic food and drinks, enhancing BT Brands' presence in Florida. CEO Gary Copperud emphasized that this investment is expected to generate positive cash flow, aligning with the company's strategy of expanding through acquisitions in the restaurant sector. BT Brands operates Burger Time locations across North and South Dakota and Minnesota, and recently acquired Keegan's Seafood Grille and Pie in the Sky Bakery.

BT Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBD and BTBDW) announced the acquisition of 41.4% of Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern for $1,260,000, translating to approximately $0.114 per share. This acquisition includes 11,095,085 common shares previously held by founder Michael Ansley, who has also resigned from the board. The deal enhances BT Brands' presence in the casual dining market, as Bagger Dave's operates six remaining locations, previously having 26. CEO Gary Copperud expressed confidence in this investment as it aligns with BT Brands’ expansion strategy and offers financial stability with $1.9 million in cash reserves.

BT Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTBD, BTBDW) reported a 6.8% increase in total revenues to $2.1 million for the 13 weeks ended April 3, 2022. Restaurant operating income rose 17.1% to $379,982, with a net income of $42,650 or $0.01 per share. The quarter ended with $11.1 million in cash, aided by the recent acquisitions of Keegan's Seafood Grille and Pie in the Sky Bakery. CEO Gary Copperud acknowledged challenges from staffing and inflationary pressures, leading to no financial forecast being provided for fiscal 2022.