RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Extinguishment of Convertible Notes

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On February 15, 2022, RAVE Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: RAVE) announced the full repayment of $1.6 million under its 4% Convertible Senior Notes, maturing on the same date. This cash payment extinguishes the debt and prevents conversion into common stock, offering the company greater financial flexibility for future growth initiatives across its brands, Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn. CFO Clint Fendley highlighted this move as a positive step towards enhancing operational investments.

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• Debt extinguishment provides increased financial flexibility.
• Full repayment of $1.6 million enhances strategic growth opportunities.

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DALLAS, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. [NASDAQ: RAVE], parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn restaurants, is pleased to announce the payment of all amounts due under its 4% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 (the "Notes"). The Company paid all of the outstanding short-term Notes in the amount of $1.6 million in cash at maturity on February 15, 2022. The payoff of the Notes in cash means that no further conversion of Notes into common stock will occur.

"The extinguishment of this debt provides for increased flexibility as we invest in future growth initiatives for both of our brands," said Clint Fendley, Chief Financial Officer of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

About RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

Founded in 1958, Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group [NASDAQ: RAVE] franchises and/or licenses Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn restaurants and Pizza Inn Express kiosks domestically and internationally. Pizza Inn is an international chain featuring freshly made pizzas, along with salads, pastas, and desserts. Pie Five Pizza Co. is a leader in the rapidly growing fast-casual pizza space. Pizza Inn Express, or PIE, is developing unique opportunities to provide freshly made pizza from non-traditional outlets. The Company's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "RAVE". For more information, please visit www.raverg.com.

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SOURCE RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.

FAQ

What amount did RAVE pay to extinguish its convertible notes?

RAVE paid $1.6 million to extinguish its 4% Convertible Senior Notes.

When did RAVE Restaurant Group report the payment of its convertible notes?

RAVE announced the payment on February 15, 2022.

What does the extinguishment of the convertible notes mean for RAVE?

It provides RAVE with increased financial flexibility for future growth initiatives.

Does the repayment of the convertible notes affect RAVE's common stock?

Yes, the full repayment prevents further conversion of the notes into common stock.

What are the brands operated by RAVE Restaurant Group?

RAVE operates Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn restaurants.