Reborn Coffee Provides Full Year 2025 Corporate Update and Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Reborn Coffee (Nasdaq: REBN) reported full-year 2025 results: revenue +37% to $8.1M, driven by two new streams—service income and license income—and launched Reborn Logistics.
Cash rose to $2.6M year-end, subsequent $6.5M subscription raised, Nasdaq compliance regained, and multiple licensing agreements were signed.
Positive
- Revenue +37% to $8.1 million in 2025
- New revenue streams: $0.9M service, $1.1M license income
- Cash increased to $2.6M at year-end; $6.5M raised post-year
- Regained Nasdaq compliance with minimum stockholders' equity
- Signed licensing deals totaling $3.0M across Korea, China, and master licenses
- Established Reborn Logistics (51% owned), $0.3M operating income contribution
Negative
- Net loss widened to $9.1M (2025) from $4.8M (2024)
- Operating expenses rose to $13.9M, up ~31.7%
- Gross margin declined to 61% from 63% year-over-year
- Net cash used in operations was $6.5M in 2025
- Non-recurring charges: $1.6M impairment and ~$1.8M debt-related losses
News Market Reaction – REBN
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Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01 | Full-year 2024 results | Neutral | -1.3% | Reported Q4 and 2024 growth with margin compression and continued net losses. |
| Mar 31 | Full-year 2024 update | Positive | +5.2% | Detailed 2024 revenue growth, franchisor approval, and major financing commitments. |
| Nov 20 | Q3 2024 results | Negative | +9.3% | Revealed revenue decline and margin pressure alongside international expansion moves. |
| Aug 20 | Q2 2024 results | Neutral | -1.8% | Mixed Q2 with softer revenue, stronger margins, and international partnerships. |
| Jul 23 | Q1 2024 results | Positive | -2.6% | Strong Q1 revenue and gross profit growth with expanding global initiatives. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings releases have produced mixed reactions, with both rallies and selloffs. Positive growth updates sometimes saw negative price responses, suggesting investors focus heavily on profitability and capital structure, not just revenue gains.
Recent earnings updates for Reborn Coffee show a mix of growth and ongoing losses. Prior releases highlighted revenue increases (e.g., Q4 and full-year 2024 revenue rising to $5.9M) but persistent net losses of about $4.8M and margin pressure. Market reactions have alternated between gains and pullbacks around these results. Today’s full-year 2025 report continues that pattern of growth alongside widening losses and higher operating expenses, while also stressing financing arrangements and international expansion initiatives.
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Full Year 2025 Revenue Grew
Appointed Jung Jae Lim as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Regained Nasdaq Listing Compliance Subsequent to Year-End
BREA, Calif., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reborn Coffee Inc. (Nasdaq: REBN), a leader in the specialty coffee market, has reported its financial and operational results for the full year ended December 31, 2025.
Key Financial and Operational Highlights
- Full year 2025 total revenue grew
37% to$8.1 million , compared to$5.9 million for full year 2024, driven by the launch of new service income and license income revenue streams. - Full year 2025 store revenue grew
7% to$6.0 million , compared to$5.6 million for full year 2024. - Store, wholesale and online gross margins for the year ended December 31, 2025, decreased to
61% compared to63% for the same period in 2024. - Introduced two new revenue streams in 2025: service income of
$0.9 million from the newly formed Reborn Logistics subsidiary, and license income of$1.1 million related to licensing of the Reborn Coffee brand and system. - Operated 10 company-owned retail locations (nine in California and one in Malaysia) and one California franchisee as of December 31, 2025.
- Cash and cash equivalents increased to
$2.6 million at December 31, 2025, up from$0.2 million at December 31, 2024, reflecting proceeds from equity issuances and convertible debt financings during the year. Subsequent to year-end, completed a Securities Subscription Agreement with an accredited investor, generating$6.5 million in gross proceeds. - Total stockholders' equity increased to
$4.6 million at December 31, 2025, up from$2.6 million at December 31, 2024.
2025 and Subsequent Events
- Appointed Jung Jae Lim as Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside founder Jay Kim. Mr. Lim brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in logistics and supply chain management, including large-scale distribution networks and enterprise partnerships.
- Announced the successful grand opening of its flagship location in Shenzhen, China located within Tencent's new headquarters campus, reflecting the Company's broader strategy to build a scalable presence across multiple provinces in China.
- Regained compliance with the minimum stockholders' equity requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b).
- Completed a Securities Subscription Agreement with an accredited investor for the purchase of 1,192,661 shares of common stock at a purchase price of
$5.45 per share, generating$6.5 million in gross proceeds. - Completed a warrant exchange and termination transaction with prior investors, resulting in the cancelation of outstanding warrants and the elimination of approximately
$1.3 million in derivative liabilities. - Announced the formation of its new advisory board to drive innovation and growth within the company and appointed Hisham Elkoustaf as its chair. The advisory board will help to shape the strategic direction of Reborn Coffee and ensure that it remains committed to its values of sustainability and quality.
- Established Reborn Logistics, Inc., a
51% -owned subsidiary providing freight forwarding, transportation and logistics services. Reborn Logistics contributed$0.9 million of service income and approximately$0.3 million of income from operations in its partial first year. - Signed a
$1 million exclusive licensing agreement with Reborn Korea Co., Ltd. to develop and operate Reborn Coffee retail locations throughout South Korea. - Signed a
$1.3 million exclusive master licensing agreement with Reborn Health Goods (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., a China-based corporation, granting it full rights to develop and sublicense Reborn Coffee locations throughout mainland China. - Executed a strategic licensing agreement with The Arjomand Group and IG International, marking Reborn's expansion into the Republics of Georgia and Armenia.
- Entered into a master licensing agreement valued at
$1.7 million with the Arjomand Group to lead the development of Reborn Coffee-branded retail locations and product lines throughout high-growth markets across the Middle East, Europe, and MENA regions. - Established a Central China Supply Chain Headquarters in Dawu County. Reborn China will oversee the sourcing and distribution of all matcha-based products throughout Asia and the UAE, in partnership with an agricultural group that operates matcha farms and manufacturing facilities through a China-Japan joint venture.
- Announced that Bosco Bakery, a well-established bakery in Los Angeles, California, officially joined Reborn Coffee as a franchise.
- Partnered with Eachome Shopping, a major retail platform under Shenzhen Media Group, to expand its retail footprint across China, enabling Reborn Coffee to scale its retail presence by integrating with Eachome Shopping's extensive online and offline platforms.
- Entered into a securities purchase agreement and a common stock purchase agreement for up to a total of
$60 million in financing commitments with Arena Investors, LP and Arena Business Solutions Global SPC II, Ltd. - Approved as U.S. Franchisor, setting the stage for expansive growth across U.S. markets.
Management Commentary
“Fiscal 2025 was a transformational year for Reborn Coffee, defined by the diversification of our revenue base, the formation of a new operating subsidiary, and a meaningful strengthening of our balance sheet,” said Jay Kim, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Reborn Coffee. “We grew total revenue
“Our decision to establish Reborn Logistics reflects a broader strategic view that supply chain capabilities are a differentiator in both the specialty coffee and broader consumer sectors. Under the leadership of our newly appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer, Jung Jae Lim, who brings more than two decades of logistics and supply chain expertise, we expect Reborn Logistics to continue to scale in 2026 and play an increasingly important role in both our own distribution network and in serving third-party customers. Having two Co-CEOs — one focused on brand, retail and franchise growth, and one focused on logistics, transportation and operating infrastructure — positions us to pursue both opportunities with the focus and depth each deserves.
“From a capital perspective, during 2025 and in the subsequent period we completed equity and convertible debt financings totaling more than
“Looking to 2026, our priorities are clear: commence franchise sales and target the opening of up to ten franchise locations, further scale Reborn Logistics, complete the structured repayment of the Arena debentures, and continue to build out the supporting infrastructure — including our planned barista training program — that will underpin the next stage of growth. We believe the foundation we built in 2025 puts us in a strong strategic position for the remainder of 2026,” concluded Kim.
Anticipated Milestones
- Commence franchise sales activities in 2026 and target the opening of up to ten franchise locations across the United States.
- Scale Reborn Logistics operations to further expand freight forwarding, transportation and supply chain services to both affiliated and third-party customers.
- Complete the structured repayment of the outstanding convertible debentures pursuant to the Amended and Restated Forbearance Agreement with Arena Investors, targeting full repayment or conversion by September 30, 2026.
- Launch a dedicated barista training program designed to support quality and consistency across company-operated and future franchised locations.
- Expand domestic roasting capacity and paper goods supply infrastructure to support anticipated franchisee-driven demand, with an emphasis on eco-friendly products.
- Evaluate opportunities to refresh and selectively expand the company-operated retail footprint in core Southern California markets.
- Continue to pursue additional strategic financings, as needed, to fund ongoing operations and growth initiatives.
Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Total net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately
Store, wholesale and online gross profit was approximately
Total operating costs and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately
Net loss attributable to Reborn Coffee shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately
Cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately
About Reborn Coffee
Reborn Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: REBN) is a California-based specialty coffee retailer focused on delivering high-quality, handcrafted coffee experiences. With a growing global footprint and a dedication to innovation, Reborn is redefining the coffeehouse model through its premium products and technology-forward initiatives. For more information, visit reborncoffee.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements." While management has based any forward-looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including those risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which can be found on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern as indicated in an explanatory paragraph in the Company's independent registered public accounting firm's audit report as a result of recurring net losses, among other things, the Company's ability to successfully open the additional locations described herein as planned or at all, the Company's ability to expand its business both within and outside of California (including as it relates to increasing sales and growing Average Unit Volumes at our existing stores), the degree of customer loyalty to our stores and products, the fluctuation of economic conditions, competition and inflation. We urge you to consider those risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
Contacts
Investor Relations Contact:
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ North America
REBN@mzgroup.us
949-491-8235
Company Contact:
Reborn Coffee, Inc.
ir@reborncoffee.com
| REBORN COFFEE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,594,716 | $ | 158,215 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 946,996 | 67,309 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable from related party | 728,990 | - | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 58,435 | 169,615 | ||||||
| Prepaid expense and other current assets | 550,000 | 467,613 | ||||||
| Loan receivable from related party | 2,000,000 | - | ||||||
| Total current assets | 6,879,137 | 862,752 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 2,894,893 | 4,080,004 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 2,160,871 | 2,653,179 | ||||||
| Long-term prepayment | 1,000,000 | - | ||||||
| Other assets | 246,189 | 193,188 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 13,181,090 | $ | 7,789,123 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 561,457 | $ | 558,444 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and current liabilities | 815,245 | 774,826 | ||||||
| Loan payable to shareholder | 70,000 | - | ||||||
| Loans payable to financial institutions, current | 109,247 | 111,300 | ||||||
| Loans payable to others | 279,026 | 427,073 | ||||||
| Loan payable to related party | 153,605 | - | ||||||
| Convertible debt, net of debt discount of | 3,266,467 | - | ||||||
| Derivative liability | 503,384 | - | ||||||
| Loan payable, emergency injury disaster loan, current | 22,452 | 30,060 | ||||||
| Loan payable, payroll protection program, current | 26,307 | 37,494 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 879,416 | 844,177 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 6,686,606 | 2,783,374 | ||||||
| Loan payable, emergency injury disaster loan, net of current | 469,940 | 469,940 | ||||||
| Loan payable, payroll protection program, net of current | 25,718 | 26,307 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current | 1,352,961 | 1,906,760 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 8,535,225 | 5,186,381 | ||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13) | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Common Stock, | 785 | 428 | ||||||
| Common stock issuable, | 850,000 | 1,470,000 | ||||||
| Preferred Stock, | - | - | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 34,365,043 | 22,674,095 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (30,704,112 | ) | (21,562,872 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | - | 21,091 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest in subsidiary | 134,149 | - | ||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 4,645,865 | 2,602,742 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 13,181,090 | $ | 7,789,123 | ||||
| REBORN COFFEE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
| Years Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Net revenues: | ||||||||
| Stores | $ | 5,952,061 | $ | 5,573,247 | ||||
| Wholesale and online | 113,577 | 355,286 | ||||||
| Service income – related party | 928,990 | - | ||||||
| License income | 1,100,000 | - | ||||||
| Total net revenues | 8,094,628 | 5,928,533 | ||||||
| Operating costs and expenses: | ||||||||
| Product, food and drink costs - stores, wholesale and online | 2,376,017 | 2,204,574 | ||||||
| Cost of service income – subcontractors, related party | 650,293 | - | ||||||
| General and administrative | 7,751,594 | 6,862,729 | ||||||
| Professional fees | 1,626,238 | 693,563 | ||||||
| Stock compensation expense | 1,484,333 | 787,213 | ||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 13,888,475 | 10,548,079 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (5,793,847 | ) | (4,619,546 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expenses): | ||||||||
| Other income | 146,508 | 55,140 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (156,093 | ) | (215,140 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense - debt discount | (1,067,028 | ) | - | |||||
| Gain on sale of property | 45,673 | - | ||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | (722,972 | ) | - | |||||
| Derivative expense | 297,176 | - | ||||||
| Asset impairment loss | (1,647,229 | ) | (25,602 | ) | ||||
| Total other expenses, net | (3,103,965 | ) | (185,602 | ) | ||||
| Loss before income taxes | (8,897,812 | ) | (4,805,148 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 109,279 | 800 | ||||||
| Net loss | (9,007,091 | ) | (4,805,948 | ) | ||||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | 134,149 | - | ||||||
| Net loss attributable to Reborn Coffee shareholders | $ | (9,141,240 | ) | $ | (4,805,948 | ) | ||
| Per common share basic and diluted: | ||||||||
| Net loss per common share attributable to Reborn Coffee shareholders, basic and diluted | $ | (1.73 | ) | $ | (1.66 | ) | ||
| Number of weighted average shares - basic and diluted | 5,294,587 | 2,896,960 | ||||||
| REBORN COFFEE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
| Years Ended December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (9,141,240 | ) | $ | (4,805,948 | ) | ||
| Non-controlling interest net income | 134,149 | - | ||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
| Stock compensation expense | 1,484,333 | 787,213 | ||||||
| Loss on settlement of debt | 722,972 | |||||||
| Interest expense - amortization of debt discount | 1,067,028 | - | ||||||
| Operating lease | (26,252 | ) | (64,180 | ) | ||||
| Asset impairment loss | 1,647,229 | 25,602 | ||||||
| Loss on disposal of assets | (45,673 | ) | - | |||||
| Depreciation | 449,585 | 391,263 | ||||||
| Derivative expense | (297,176 | ) | - | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Decrease in accounts receivable | (1,608,677 | ) | (10,371 | ) | ||||
| Increase in inventories | 111,180 | 15,446 | ||||||
| Decrease in prepaid expense and other assets | (135,388 | ) | 98,433 | |||||
| Decrease in accounts payable | (907,915 | ) | (53,218 | ) | ||||
| Increase in accrued expenses and liabilities | 40,419 | 163,536 | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (6,505,426 | ) | (3,452,224 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Acquisition of property and equipment | (51,195 | ) | (1,109,374 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of assets | 75,000 | 132,157 | ||||||
| Long-term prepayment | (1,000,000 | ) | - | |||||
| Loan receivables from related party | (2,000,000 | ) | - | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,976,195 | ) | (977,217 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Net proceeds from loan payable to others | (148,045 | ) | (181,954 | ) | ||||
| Net borrowings from related party | 637,605 | - | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuances of common stock | 8,380,000 | 4,283,980 | ||||||
| Proceeds from common stock issuable | - | 1,470,000 | ||||||
| Proceeds from loan payable to shareholder | 70,000 | (100,000 | ) | |||||
| Borrowings from convertible debt | 2,999,999 | - | ||||||
| Repayments from loan payable to financial institutions | (2,053 | ) | (1,015,199 | ) | ||||
| Repayments on loan payable to PPP | (19,384 | ) | (33,472 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 11,918,122 | 4,423,355 | ||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | 2,436,501 | (6,086 | ) | |||||
| Cash at beginning of year | 158,215 | 164,301 | ||||||
| Cash at end of year | $ | 2,594,716 | $ | 158,215 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||
| Interest | $ | 75,215 | $ | 134,781 | ||||
| Income taxes | $ | 109,279 | $ | 1,600 | ||||
