BT Brands delays quarterly report over missing data

The company attributes the delay to financial information from third-party providers that it could not obtain on time without unreasonable expense or effort.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BT Brands, Inc. (BTBD) is postponing its Form 10-Q for the period ended September 27, 2026, beyond the November 11, 2026 prescribed due date and expects to file it on or before the fifth calendar day following that due date. The company says it could not obtain financial information from third-party providers on a timely basis without unreasonable expense or effort.

Key Terms

Form 12b-25, Form 10-Q, Rule 12b-25(b)

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Form 12b-25 regulatory

"filing this Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission"

Form 12b-25 is a notice a publicly traded company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when it cannot deliver a required periodic report (like a quarterly or annual financial report) on time. It explains the reason for the delay and gives the company a short, temporary window to finish the report without being marked as delinquent; investors watch it because late filings can signal accounting, operational, or control issues that may affect a company’s reliability and stock risk, much like a missed homework deadline can raise concerns about a student’s preparedness.

Form 10-Q regulatory

"Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q"

A Form 10-Q is a detailed report that publicly traded companies are required to file with regulators three times a year, providing an update on their financial health and business activities. It is important for investors because it offers timely insights into a company's performance, helping them make informed decisions about buying or selling stocks. Think of it as a regular check-up report that shows how well a company is doing.

Rule 12b-25(b) regulatory

"seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b)"

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When does BTBD expect to file its delayed 10-Q?

BT Brands expects to file its Form 10-Q on or before the fifth calendar day following the November 11, 2026 prescribed due date. The report covers the period ended September 27, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

		FORM 12b-25		SEC FILE NUMBER
				001-41061
		NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING		CUSIP NUMBER
				0557MQ 206

(Check one):	☐ Form 10-K     ☐ Form 20-F     ☐ Form 11 -K     ☒ Form 10-Q     ☐ Form 10-D     ☐ Form N-SAR ☐ Form N-CSR
	For Period Ended: September 27, 2026
	☐ Transition Report on Form 10-K ☐ Transition Report on Form 20-F ☐ Transition Report on Form 11-K ☐ Transition Report on Form 10-Q ☐ Transition Report on Form N-SAR
	For the Transition Period Ended: ___________________________

Read Instruction (on back page) Before Preparing Form. Please Print or Type.

Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:

PART I — REGISTRANT INFORMATION

BT Brands, Inc.

Full Name of Registrant

Former Name if Applicable

6300 North Sagewood Drive, Suite H #217

Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

Park City, UT 84098

City, State and Zip Code

PART II — RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)

☒	(a)	The reason described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense
	(b)	The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K, Form N-SAR or Form N-CSR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q or subject distribution report on Form 10-D, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
	(c)	The accountant’s statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.

PART III — NARRATIVE

State below in reasonable detail why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,10-D, N-SAR, N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period.

BT Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) is filing this Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to postpone the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 27, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”) beyond November 11, 2026, the prescribed due date for such filing, because the Company was unable to obtain financial information from third party providers on a timely basis without unreasonable expense or effort. The Company expects to file its Form 10-Q on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date.  

(Attach extra Sheets if Needed)

PART IV — OTHER INFORMATION

(1)	Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification
	Gary Copperud		(307)		264-5057
	(Name)		(Area Code)		(Telephone Number)
(2)	Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer is no, identify report(s). Yes ☒     No ☐
(3)	Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof ? Yes ☐     No ☒ If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.

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BT Brands, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date:	November 9, 2026		By:	/s/ Gary Copperud
				Chief Executive Officer

INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant or by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of the person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative (other than an executive officer), evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with the form.

ATTENTION

Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).

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