Chanticleer Holdings Reports Operating Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2017

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Reports Positive Full Year Adjusted EBITDA with G&A at Historic Lows

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BURG) (“Chanticleer,” or the “Company”), owner, operator and franchisor of multiple branded restaurants in the U.S. and abroad, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017.

Annual Financial Highlights for the Year ended December 31, 2017 

  • Revenue for the year was $41.4 million compared with $41.7 million in 2016

  • Cost of sales as a percentage of restaurant sales was 33.8% in 2017, compared to 33.0% in 2016, on higher beef, chicken and distribution costs, which are expected to moderate in future periods.

  • General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue improved to 11.0% in 2017 from 13.9% in 2016

    • G&A levels have been reduced over the past 2 years as a result of integration and efficiency initiatives
  • Operating loss from continuing operations was $5.2 million ($2.8 million excluding non-cash asset impairment charges) in 2017 compared to $2.6 million in 2016.

  • Net loss attributable to Common Shareholders was $6.9 million, ($2.73) per share in 2017, compared to $9.1 million, ($4.18) per share in 2016.

  • Non-Gaap Restaurant EBITDA was $4.2 million in 2017 compared to $5.0 million in 2016

  • Non-Gaap Adjusted EBITDA was $234 thousand in 20017 compared to $82 thousand in 2016

  • Cash used in operating activities was negative $0.7 million in 2017 compared to negative $0.5 million in 2016.

  • During 2017, the Company initiated its growth phase opening 4 new Little Big Burger locations, 1 new BGR location and expects to open 8 to 12 new locations annually. The Company also closed 4 underperforming company locations in 2017 which resulted in non-cash impairment charges and is expected to contribute to improved operating performance in future periods.

Mike Pruitt, Chairman and CEO of Chanticleer commented, “In 2017 we solidified our foundation by closing underperforming units, opening four Little Big Burger units, executing multiple franchise agreements and signing five leases under our financial partner joint venture that will open in 2018. We believe the Company has reached an inflection point as we continue to accelerate growth of our Little Big Burger concept with new locations generating above average unit economics and outperforming our expectations.  This growth phase consists of a robust pipeline of locations to support future growth, currently expecting to open 8-12 new Little Big Burger stores annually going forward, with upside to those expectations as new franchisees come on line.”

Pruitt continued, “Chanticleer is in process of evolving and narrowing its strategic focus and allocation of resources to the domestic better burger segment where we generate the highest margins and rates of return. As we increase focus on the domestic burger business, we are continuing to evaluate the potential sale of our domestic non-burger and international operations which would streamline the Company’s operations and significantly increase operating margins going forward.

Lastly, I’m thankful to our financial partners, both JV & franchise, that will allow us to double our Little Big Burger locations and continue BGR on a successful path. We shortly hope to announce new relationships that will allow us visibility on executing on our plan.” 

Conference Call

The Company will host a webcast and conference call on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

To access the call, dial 1-877-407-0784 approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. International callers please dial 1-201-689-8560. To access the webcast, log into the following link: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=128878.

A replay of the teleconference will be available until April 28, 2018 and may be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921. International callers may dial 1-412-317-6671. Callers should use conference PIN: 13677861.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. prepares its condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (”GAAP”). In addition to disclosing financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, the Company discloses information regarding Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant EBITDA, which differ from the term EBITDA as it is commonly used. In addition to adjusting net income (loss) from continuing operations to exclude taxes, interest, and depreciation and amortization, Adjusted EBITDA also excludes pre-opening and closing costs for our restaurants, non-cash expenses, transaction and severance related expenses, change in fair value of derivative liability and other income and expenses.

In addition, Restaurant EBITDA also excludes management fee income, franchise revenue and general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA and restaurant EBITDA are not measures of performance defined in accordance with GAAP. However, adjusted EBITDA and restaurant EBITDA are used internally in planning and evaluating the company's operating performance and by the Company’s creditors. Accordingly, management believes that disclosure of these metrics offers investors, bankers and other stakeholders an additional view of the company's operations that, when coupled with the GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of the Company's financial results.

Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to net loss or to net cash used in operating activities as a measure of operating results or of liquidity. It may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, and it excludes financial information that some may consider important in evaluating the company's performance. A reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant EBITDA is included in the accompanying financial schedules.

For further information, please refer to Chanticleer’s Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC on or about March 28, 2018, available online at www.sec.gov.

About Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Chanticleer Holdings (BURG), owns, operates and franchises fast casual and full service restaurant brands, including American Burger Company, BGR – Burgers Grilled Right, Little Big Burger, Just Fresh and Hooters.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include projections, predictions, expectations or statements as to beliefs or future events or results or refer to other matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on various factors and were derived using numerous assumptions. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the words “anticipate”, “estimate”, “plan”, “project”, “continuing”, “ongoing”, “target”, “aim”, “expect”, “believe”, “intend”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, or the negative of those words and other comparable words.

Our operations involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially affect our results of operations and whether the forward-looking statements ultimately prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements reflecting management's expectations for future financial performance and operating expenditures, expected growth, profitability and business outlook, increased sales and marketing expenses, and the expected results from the integration of our acquisitions.

Forward-looking statements are only current predictions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those anticipated by such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to manage growth; integrate acquisitions; manage debt; meet development goals; and other important risks and uncertainties referenced and discussed under the heading titled “Risk Factors” in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligations to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

Contact:

Investor Relations
Jason Assad
678-570-6791
Ja@chanticleerholdings.com

               
Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
               
  December 31, 2017
   December 31, 2016
ASSETS              
Current assets:              
Cash $ 272,976     $ 268,575  
Restricted cash   165,517       -  
Accounts and other receivables, net   475,988       524,481  
Inventories   460,756       539,550  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   324,324       461,074  
Assets held for sale, net   100,000       -  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   1,799,561       1,793,680  
Property and equipment, net   8,548,592       11,513,693  
Goodwill   12,647,806       12,405,770  
Intangible assets, net   5,896,732       6,530,243  
Investments   800,000       800,000  
Deposits and other assets   490,328       442,737  
TOTAL ASSETS $ 30,183,019     $ 33,486,123  
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY              
Current liabilities:              
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 5,972,252     $ 5,553,068  
Current maturities of long-term debt and notes payable   5,741,911       6,171,649  
Current maturities of convertible notes payable   3,000,000       -  
Current maturities of capital leases payable   -       18,449  
Due to related parties   191,850       194,350  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   14,906,013       11,937,516  
Long-term debt, less current portion, net of discount and deferred financing costs of $1,173,190 and $0, respectively   -       287,445  
Convertible notes payable, net of debt discount (premium) of ($12,256) and $46,936, respectively   212,256       3,678,064  
Redeemable preferred stock: no par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; 62,876 and 19,050 shares issued and outstanding, net of discount of $208,697 and $0, respectively   640,129       257,175  
Deferred rent   2,156,378       2,135,526  
Deferred tax liabilities   779,359       1,485,554  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   18,694,135       19,781,280  
Commitments and contingencies              
Common stock subject to repurchase obligation; 0 and 56,290 shares issued and outstanding, respectively   -       349,000  
Stockholders' equity:              
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; authorized 45,000,000 shares; issued  and outstanding 3,045,809 and 2,139,424 shares, respectively   305       213  
Additional paid-in capital   60,750,330       55,926,196  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (934,901 )     (1,155,658 )
Accumulated deficit   (49,109,303 )     (42,206,325 )
Total Chanticleer Holdings, Inc, Stockholders' Equity   10,706,431       12,564,426  
Non-Controlling Interests   782,453       791,417  
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   11,488,884       13,355,843  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 30,183,019     $ 33,486,123  
               


 
Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
                 
  Three Months Ended     Year Ended
   December 31, 2017     December 31, 2016       December 31, 2017     December 31, 2016 
Revenue:                
Restaurant sales, net $   9,837,950     $   9,571,878       $   40,495,166     $   40,640,159  
Gaming income, net     113,665         125,973           442,521         441,620  
Management fee income      25,018         25,000           100,000         100,000  
Franchise income   105,550       138,741         395,176       520,222  
Total revenue     10,082,183         9,861,592           41,432,863         41,702,001  
Expenses:                
Restaurant cost of sales     3,316,761         3,143,308           13,692,921         13,392,078  
Restaurant operating expenses     5,782,594         5,501,259           23,432,124         22,641,951  
Restaurant pre-opening and closing expenses     179,737         27,143           319,282         145,130  
General and administrative expenses     1,132,494         1,400,207           4,545,496         5,801,033  
Asset impairment charge   922,726       -         2,395,616       -  
Depreciation and amortization     513,963         602,882           2,282,801         2,341,697  
Total expenses     11,848,275         10,674,799           46,668,240         44,321,889  
Operating loss from continuing operations     (1,766,092 )       (813,207 )         (5,235,377 )       (2,619,888 )
Other (expense) income                 
Interest expense     (646,248 )       (642,463 )         (2,592,961 )       (2,347,019 )
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities     -         -           -         1,231,608  
Gain (loss) on debt refinancing   -       -         (95,310 )     -  
Other income (expense)     62,935         (424,660 )         112,984         (412,272 )
Total other expense     (583,313 )       (1,067,123 )         (2,575,287 )       (1,527,683 )
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes     (2,349,405 )       (1,880,330 )         (7,810,664 )       (4,147,571 )
Income tax benefit (expense)     813,826         (60,596 )         644,429         (198,463 )
Loss from continuing operations     (1,535,579 )       (1,940,926 )         (7,166,235 )       (4,346,034 )
Discontinued operations                
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax   -       -         -       (1,304,627 )
Loss on write down of net assets   -       113,908         -       (3,762,253 )
Consolidated net loss     (1,535,579 )       (1,827,018 )         (7,166,235 )       (9,412,914 )
Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interest:                                
Continuing operations   125,521       21,805         371,464       75,417  
                                 
Discontinued operations   -       -         -       260,925  
Net loss attributable to Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. $    (1,410,058 )   $    (1,805,213 )     $    (6,794,771 )   $    (9,076,572 )
      -         -            
Net loss attributable to Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.:                
Loss from continuing operations $   (1,410,058 )   $   (1,919,121 )     $   (6,794,771 )   $   (4,270,617 )
Loss from discontinued operations     -          113,908           -          (4,805,955 )
Net loss attributable to Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. $ (1,410,058 )   $ (1,805,213 )     $ (6,794,771 )   $ (9,076,572 )
Dividends on redeemable preferred stock   (28,219 )     -         (108,206 )     -  
Net loss attributable to common shareholders of Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. $ (1,438,277 )   $ (1,805,213 )     $ (6,902,978 )   $ (9,076,572 )
                                 
Net loss attributable to Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. per common share, basic and diluted: $    (0.49 )   $    (0.82 )     $    (2.73 )   $    (4.18 )
Continuing operations attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $ (0.49 )   $ (0.87 )     $ (2.73 )   $ (1.97 )
Discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $ -     $ 0.05       $ -     $ (2.22 )
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted     2,959,284         2,195,715           2,525,037         2,169,503  
                 


 
Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
       
  Year Ended
   December 31, 2017     December 31, 2016 
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net loss $   (7,166,235 )   $   (9,412,914 )
Net loss from discontinued operations     -         5,066,880  
Net loss from continuing operations     (7,166,235 )       (4,346,034 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization     2,282,801         2,341,697  
Asset impairment charge   2,395,616       -  
Loss on debt refinancing   95,310       -  
Common stock and warrants issued for services     280,669         24,510  
Common stock and warrants issued for interest     -         349,000  
Amortization of debt discount     788,187         1,039,656  
Change in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts and other receivables     35,154         (336,546 )
Prepaid and other assets     22,157         113,633  
Inventory     23,062         33,217  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     1,039,179         1,540,463  
Change in amounts payable to related parties   (2,500 )     194,350  
Derivative liabilities     -         (1,231,608 )
Deferred income taxes   (706,195 )     131,783  
Deferred rent     188,363         (288,279 )
               
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations     (724,432 )       (434,158 )
Net cash  used in operating activities from discontinued operations   -       (75,000 )
Net cash used in operating activities     (724,432 )       (509,158 )
       
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchase of property and equipment     (1,625,460 )       (1,191,174 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment     461,158         -  
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired     -         (72,215 )
Proceeds from sale of investments     -         8,902  
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations     (1,164,302 )       (1,254,487 )
       
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants     939,712         -  
Proceeds from sale of preferred stock     591,651         257,175  
Payments related to sale of preferred stock     (243,480 )       -  
Loan proceeds     6,578,090         275,000  
Payment of deferred financing costs   (293,294 )        
Loan repayments     (6,187,738 )       (513,523 )
Capital lease payments     (28,405 )       (40,636 )
Contribution of non-controlling interest   725,000       823,671  
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations     2,081,536         801,687  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash     (22,884 )       6,118  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash     169,918         (955,840 )
Cash and restricted cash,  beginning of period     268,575         1,224,415  
Cash and restricted cash, end of period $   438,493     $   268,575  
       


 
Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconcilation of Net Loss to EBITDA
(Unaudited)
               
  Three Months Ended   Year Ended
   December 31, 2017     December 31, 2016     December 31, 2017     December 31, 2016 
               
Consolidated net loss $    (1,535,579 )   $    (1,940,926 )   $    (7,166,235 )   $    (4,346,034 )
Interest expense     646,248         642,463         2,592,961         2,347,019  
Income tax     (813,826 )       60,596         (644,429 )       198,463  
Depreciation and amortization     513,963         602,882         2,282,801         2,341,697  
EBITDA $    (1,189,194 )   $    (634,985 )   $    (2,934,902 )   $    541,145  
Restaurant pre-opening and closing expenses     179,737         27,143         319,282         145,130  
Operating results of restuarants closed in period     69,896             369,011         -  
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities     -         -         -         (1,231,608 )
(Gain) loss on debt refinancing     -         -         95,310         -  
Asset impairment charge     922,726         -         2,395,616         -  
Transaction and severence related expenses     -         68,292         102,750         214,905  
Other income (expense)     (62,935 )       424,660         (112,984 )       412,272  
Adjusted EBITDA $    (79,770 )   $    (114,890 )   $    234,083     $    81,844  
General and administrative expenses     1,132,494         1,331,915         4,442,746         5,586,128  
Franchise revenues     (105,550 )       (138,741 )       (395,176 )       (520,222 )
Management fee revenue     (25,018 )       (25,000 )       (100,000 )       (100,000 )
Restaurant EBITDA $    922,156     $    1,053,284     $    4,181,653     $    5,047,750  
               

Source: Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.

Released March 28, 2018