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Giftify (NASDAQ: GIFT) posts Q1 2026 loss and warns on going concern

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Giftify, Inc. reported another quarterly loss while highlighting substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, net sales were $21.36 million, down modestly from $22.28 million a year earlier as the mix of principal versus agent gift-card transactions shifted.

Gross profit improved to $4.25 million from $3.58 million, with gross margin rising to 19.9% from 16.1% as higher-margin agent transactions grew. Net loss narrowed to $2.65 million from $3.22 million, helped by lower interest expense and reduced stock-based compensation.

Giftify ended the quarter with $4.18 million in cash and working capital of $7,631. Management and the auditor both concluded that Giftify’s history of losses, reliance on external financing, and limited liquidity raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern unless it secures additional capital or materially improves cash generation.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • Going concern uncertainty: Management and the independent auditor state that Giftify’s recurring losses, reliance on external financing, and limited liquidity raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern beyond the next 12 months.

Insights

Improved margins but going-concern warning and thin liquidity dominate risk.

Giftify showed better unit economics in Q1 2026: gross profit rose to $4.25M on net sales of $21.36M, lifting gross margin to 19.9% from 16.1%. Operating loss narrowed to $2.67M as stock-based compensation and interest expense declined.

However, the balance sheet is fragile. Cash was only $4.18M with working capital of $7,631 as of March 31, 2026, and the company carries a $3.15M secured revolving line plus EIDL notes of about $0.66M. Management and the auditor both cite “substantial doubt” about Giftify’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Gross billings grew 25.0% to $45.02M, and net cash used in operations was small at $36,697, partly offset by equity raises and line-of-credit activity. Future filings for periods after March 31, 2026 will indicate whether Giftify has secured additional financing or materially strengthened operating cash flow.

Net sales $21,357,404 Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net loss $2,650,408 Three months ended March 31, 2026
Gross profit $4,245,239 Q1 2026 vs $3,581,636 in Q1 2025
Gross billings $45,022,493 Q1 2026, up 25.0% year over year
Modified EBITDA -$728,442 Three months ended March 31, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents $4,181,974 As of March 31, 2026
Working capital $7,631 As of March 31, 2026
Secured line of credit balance $3,154,247 Outstanding at March 31, 2026
going concern financial
"these factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern"
A going concern is a business that is expected to continue its operations and meet its obligations for the foreseeable future, rather than shutting down or selling off assets. This assumption matters to investors because it indicates stability and ongoing profitability, making the business a more reliable investment. Think of it as believing a restaurant will stay open and serve customers, rather than closing down suddenly.
Modified EBITDA financial
"We define Modified EBITDA as net income (loss), plus interest expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation"
Modified EBITDA is a company’s calculation of operating cash profit that starts with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and then adds or removes particular items the company considers unusual or non-recurring. Investors use it like a cleaned-up scorecard to compare ongoing business performance, but because companies choose which items to adjust, it’s important to check what was changed—think of it as a recipe where the chef decides which ingredients to leave out.
agent transactions financial
"Agent transactions represent approximately 8% and 4% of net sales for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025"
Agent transactions are trades executed by a broker or intermediary on behalf of a client, where the broker matches a buyer and seller rather than buying or selling from its own inventory. Think of it like a travel agent booking a ticket for a customer — the agent arranges the deal and earns a fee but does not carry the ticket risk; for investors this matters because it affects how to read trading volume, fees, and potential conflicts of interest in ownership changes.
principal transactions financial
"Gross revenue (Principal Transactions) and Net revenue (Agent Transactions) are reconciled to Net Sales"
Principal transactions are trades where a financial firm buys or sells a security for its own account rather than executing the trade on behalf of a client. Investors care because the firm is using its own inventory and balance sheet — like a store selling from its own shelves — which can affect the price you get, the firm’s profits or losses, and potential conflicts of interest in how trades are routed or priced.
right-of-use asset financial
"Operating lease right-of-use asset, net was $1,004,231 at March 31, 2026"
A right-of-use asset is the value a company records on its balance sheet for the practical use of something it leases — like the benefit of living in a rented office or using leased equipment for a set period. Investors care because it turns many leases into on-balance-sheet assets and matching liabilities, which can change reported leverage, asset base and performance metrics much like taking on a loan would.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) financial
"Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) note payable bears interest at 3.75% per annum"
Net sales $21,357,404 -4.1% vs Q1 2025
Gross billings $45,022,493 +25.0% vs Q1 2025
Gross profit $4,245,239 +18.5% vs Q1 2025
Net loss $2,650,408 narrowed from $3,217,332 in Q1 2025
Modified EBITDA -$728,442 vs -$626,320 in Q1 2025
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026

 

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ___________ to ____________

 

Commission File Number 001-42206

 

GIFTIFY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   45-2482974
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1100 Woodfield Road, Suite 510

Schaumburg, IL

60173

(Address of principal executive offices)

(ZIP Code)

 

(847) 506-9680

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.001   GIFT   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ NO ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large, accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large, accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

  Large, accelerated filer Accelerated filer
  Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
      Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: There were 34,109,649 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 30, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION F-1
   
Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements F-1
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2026 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2025 F-1
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited) F-2
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited) F-3
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited) F-4
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited) F-5
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 1
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 10
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 10
   
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION 11
   
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 11
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors 11
   
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 11
   
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 11
   
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 11
   
Item 5. Other Information 11
   
Item 6. Exhibits 11

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements and information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (the “Quarterly Report”) may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address activities, events, or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including such things as future capital expenditures, growth, product development, sales, business strategy, geopolitical conflicts, and other similar matters are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue,” or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based largely on our current expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; the effects of steps that we could take to reduce operating costs; our inability to sustain profitable sales growth, or reduce our costs to maintain competitive prices for our services and products; circumstances or developments that may make us unable to implement or realize the anticipated benefits, or that may increase the costs, of our current and planned business initiatives; and those factors detailed by us in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including in Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. In light of these risks and uncertainties, all of the forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements contained herein.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

GIFTIFY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  

March 31,

2026

  

December 31,

2025

 
   As of 
  

March 31,

2026

  

December 31,

2025

 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents (includes restricted cash of $750,000 and $1,000,000 at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)  $4,181,974   $3,654,944 
Accounts receivable   162,075    142,878 
Inventories, net   3,089,936    3,751,549 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   304,365    196,104 
Total current assets   7,738,350    7,745,475 
           
Property and equipment, net   282,267    443,811 
Operating lease right-of- use asset, net   1,004,231    1,088,091 
Deposits   75,115    68,189 
Intangible assets, net   1,910,480    2,487,822 
Goodwill   20,007,670    20,007,670 
Total assets  $31,018,113   $31,841,058 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $2,334,515   $1,815,727 
Accrued expenses   1,713,464    1,917,961 
Customer deposits   3,880    2,015 
Deferred revenue   96,189    130,376 
Secured revolving line of credit   3,154,247    3,212,935 
Convertible promissory note   46,137    46,137 
Notes payable, current portion   12,240    12,240 
Operating lease liability, current portion   370,047    358,861 
Total current liabilities   7,730,719    7,496,252 
           
Notes payable, net of current portion   648,171    651,349 
Deferred income taxes   479,250    608,000 
Operating lease liability, net of current portion   678,573    774,510 
Total liabilities   9,536,713    9,530,111 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)   -     -  
           
Stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized;   -    - 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized; 34,007,467 and 33,146,517 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively   34,008    33,147 
Additional paid-in-capital   122,533,202    120,713,202 
Common stock issuable, 350,843 and 350,843 shares, respectively   350,843    350,843 
Accumulated deficit   (101,436,653)   (98,786,245)
Total stockholders’ equity   21,481,400    22,310,947 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $31,018,113   $31,841,058 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-1

 

 

GIFTIFY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   2026   2025 
   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Net Sales  $21,357,404   $22,277,013 
Cost of sales   17,112,165    18,695,377 
Gross profit   4,245,239    3,581,636 
           
Operating Expenses          
Selling, general and administrative expenses   6,173,344    6,043,841 
Depreciation of capitalized software costs   161,543    161,543 
Amortization of intangible assets   577,341    543,917 
Total operating expenses   6,912,228    6,749,301 
           
Loss from operations   (2,666,989)   (3,167,665)
           
Other expense:          
Interest income   4,394    - 
Interest expense   (116,715)   (209,571)
Total other expense, net   (112,321)   (209,571)
Net loss before income tax benefit   (2,779,310)   (3,377,236)
Income tax benefit   128,902    159,904 
Net loss  $(2,650,408)  $(3,217,332)
           
Net loss per share – basic and diluted  $(0.08)  $(0.11)
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted   33,579,131    28,354,277 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-2

 

 

GIFTIFY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

 

   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Equity 
   Common Stock   Common Stock
Issuable
   Additional
Paid-In
   Accumulated   Total
Stockholders’
 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2025   33,146,517   $33,147    350,843   $350,843   $120,713,202   $(98,786,245)  $22,310,947 
                                    
Fair value of vested options   -    -    -    -    622,033         622,033 
                                    
Fair value of vested restricted stock units   216,459    216    -    -    526,562         526,778 
                                    
Fair value of common stock issued for services   45,832    46    -    -    46,411         46,457 
                                    
Issuance of common stock for cash under at-the-market sale agreement, net   28,659    29    -    -    30,564         30,593 
                                    
Issuance of common stock for cash in private placement, net   570,000    570    -    -    594,430         595,000 
                                    
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    (2,650,408)   (2,650,408)
                                    
Balance, March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)   34,007,467   $34,008    350,843   $350,843   $122,533,202   $(101,436,653)  $21,481,400 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

 

   Common Stock   Common Stock
Issuable
   Additional
Paid-In
   Accumulated   Total
Stockholders’
 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2024   27,021,423   $27,015    350,843   $350,843   $108,679,065   $(88,294,587)  $20,762,336 
                                    
Fair value of vested options   -    -    -    -    994,295         994,295 
                                    
Fair value of vested restricted stock units   266,667    267    -    -    568,442         568,709 
                                    
Fair value of common stock issued for services   158,332    158    -    -    238,972         239,130 
                                    
Fair value of common stock issued for vendor settlement   75,000    75              108,675         108,750 
                                    
Issuance of common stock for cash under at-the-market sale agreement, net   764,743    765    -    -    1,030,349         1,031,114 
                                    
Issuance of common stock for cash under stock purchase agreement, net   387,194    387              374,113         374,500 
                                    
Issuance of common stock for cash under public offering, net   600,000    600    -    -    477,400         478,000 
                                    
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    (3,217,332)   (3,217,332)
                                    
Balance, March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)   29,273,359   $29,267    350,843   $350,843   $112,471,311   $(91,511,919)  $21,339,502 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-3

 

 

GIFTIFY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   2025   2024 
  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2026   2025 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net loss  $(2,650,408)  $(3,217,332)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities          
Fair value of vested options   622,034    994,295 
Fair value of vested restricted common stock   526,778    568,709 
Fair value of common stock issued for services   46,457    239,130 
Loss on fair value of common stock issued for settlement of vendor   -    33,750 
Change in inventory reserve   5,000    - 
Depreciation of capitalized software costs   161,543    161,543 
Right of use assets   83,860    77,061 
Amortization of intangible assets   577,341    543,917 
Amortization of debt discount   -    6,143 
Accrued interest   -    (62,438)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (19,197)   60,940 
Inventories   656,613    290,999 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (108,261)   (245,230)
Deposits   (6,926)   - 
Accounts payable   518,789    193,893 
Accrued expenses   (204,497)   (53,978)
Customer deposits   1,865    (94,729)
Deferred revenue   (34,187)   36,309 
Deferred taxes   (128,750)   (146,858)
Operating lease liability   (84,751)   (74,594)
Net cash used in operating activities   (36,697)   (688,470)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Proceeds from line of credit   39,209,772    30,435,894 
Repayments of line of credit   (39,268,460)   (30,558,645)
Proceeds from note payable   -    985,000 
Repayment of notes payable   (3,178)   (750,000)
Repayment of notes payable – related party   -    (2,000,000)
Proceeds from sale of common stock under at-the-market sale agreement, net of issuance costs   30,593    1,031,113 
Proceeds from sale of common stock in private placement, net of issuance costs   595,000    - 
Proceeds from sale of common stock under stock purchase agreement, net of issuance costs   -    374,500 
Proceeds from sale of common stock in public offering, net of issuance costs   -    478,000 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   563,727    (4,138)
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   527,030    (692,608)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period   3,654,944    4,301,842 
Cash and cash equivalents end of period  $4,181,974   $3,609,234 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
Interest paid  $116,715   $232,877 
Taxes paid  $-   $- 
           
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Common shares issued for trade accounts payable  $-   $108,750 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

F-4

 

 

GIFTIFY, INC. AND SUBSDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

 

Giftify, Inc. (the “Company” or “Giftify”), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Restaurant.com, Inc., has been in the business of connecting digital consumers, businesses, and communities with dining and merchant deals throughout the United States.

 

In May 2025, the Company acquired Takeout7 Inc (“Takeout7”, see Note 11). Takeout7 is a restaurant technology company offering comprehensive online ordering solutions through its TakeOut7 platform and AI-powered digital marketing services through its Platr platform. The acquisition of Takeout7 expands the Company’s technology offerings to include end-to-end solutions for independent restaurants. Takeout7 and its operations were merged into our subsidiary, Restaurant.com, in early 2026.

 

On September 4, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved and, by written consent dated September 5, 2024, the holders of a majority of our common stock approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to change our name from RDE, Inc. to Giftify, Inc. The change to Giftify, Inc. became effective on October 28, 2024. All references throughout this filing to RDE, Inc. have been changed to Giftify, Inc.

 

On August 6, 2024, The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) granted the Company’s application for listing on Nasdaq.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company’s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures, including notes, required by GAAP.

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Card Cash Exchange, Inc., Restaurant.com, and Takeout 7. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared under the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 205-40, Going Concern, the Company’s management has evaluated whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the accompanying financial statements were issued. Giftify and CardCash have a history of reporting net losses and negative operating cash flows. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date that the financial statements are issued. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to raise additional debt or equity capital to fund its business activities and to ultimately achieve sustainable operating revenues and profitability. The Company has financed its working capital requirements through borrowings from various sources and the sale of its equity securities.

 

As market conditions present uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to secure additional funds, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to secure additional financing on acceptable terms, as and when necessary to continue to conduct operations. If the Company is unable to obtain the cash resources necessary to satisfy the Company’s ongoing cash requirements, the Company could be required to scale back its business activities or to discontinue its operations entirely.

 

F-5

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted. Significant estimates include those related to assumptions used in valuing inventories at net realizable value, assumptions used in valuing assets acquired in business acquisitions, impairment testing of goodwill and other long-term assets, assumptions used in valuing stock-based compensation, accruals for potential liabilities, and assumptions used in the determination of the Company’s liquidity.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

 

The Company buys merchant gift cards from the general public and distributors at a discount and then resells them at a markup. The Company also generates revenue from the sale of discount certificates for third-party restaurants, online restaurant ordering fees, and monthly subscription fees for its restaurant marketing platform. Lastly, the Company recognizes revenue from the sale of Restaurant.com promotional gift cards (revenue recognized based on the Company’s historical redemption rates of its promotional gift cards), the sale of travel, vacation, and merchandise on behalf of third-party merchants (revenue reported on a net basis equal to the purchase price received from the customer less a portion of the purchase price paid by the Company to its merchant partners), and advertising revenue for third-party partners, such as Google Ads, wherein third-party website(s) and/or product(s) are shown or incorporated in the Company’s platform or website (revenue recognized when its determinable, which is generally upon receipt of a statement and/or proceeds from the third-party partners).

 

Certain customers may receive incentives, which are accounted for as variable consideration. Provisions for sales returns are recognized in the period in which the sales are recorded, based on the Company’s prior experience and current trends. These revenue reductions are established by the Company based on management’s best estimates at the time of sale, using historical trends, and are adjusted to reflect known changes in the factors that impact such reserves and allowances and the terms of customer agreements.

 

Amounts billed and due from the Company’s customers are classified as accounts receivable on the balance sheet. Amounts received in advance from customers are recorded as deferred revenue on the balance sheet until the performance obligations have been satisfied. The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to not assess contracts for significant financing components because the period between the receipt of advance payment and the Company’s transfer of services to the customer is less than one year.

 

F-6

 

 

It is necessary to determine whether the Company is acting as a principal or an agent in revenue-generating arrangements.

 

Principal vs. Agent Considerations

 

  Principal: In a principal transaction, the Company controls the specified good or service before transferring it to the customer. This means the Company is primarily responsible for fulfilling the obligation directly to the customer, bears inventory risk, including the risk of fraud/invalid card (if applicable), and has discretion in setting the price. In such cases, revenue is recognized on a gross basis. This means recording the total amount of consideration received from the customer as revenue, with a corresponding cost for any amount paid to other parties involved in providing the goods or services.
  As an agent, the Company does not control discounted gift cards; its role is to arrange for its distributors to deliver them to our customers. In these instances, revenue is recognized on a net basis. This reflects only the fee or commission the company retains from the transaction.

 

Impact of Gross vs. Net Recognition on Financial Performance

 

Determining whether the Company is a principal or an agent has a significant impact on reported revenue and gross profit percentages. For example, when the Company uses its inventory of previously purchased discounted gift cards to fulfill a customer sale, revenue is recognized on a gross basis because the Company acts as principal, takes control of the gift cards, and bears the inventory risk before reselling them. This differs from arrangements in which the Company’s role is solely to act as an agent, arranging for our supplier to deliver discounted gift cards directly to our customer. In these arrangements, the Company carries no inventory risk, and revenue is recognized on a net basis, representing the commission earned on the transaction. Agent transactions represent approximately 8% and 4% of net sales for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

 

Significant Judgments and Estimates

 

Deciding whether the Company is a principal or an agent requires significant judgment and analysis. This is particularly true when evaluating factors such as responsibility for fulfilling the customer promise, inventory risk, and pricing discretion. Changes in the assessment of these indicators could materially impact reported revenue and related metrics. The Company continuously evaluates our judgments and estimates to ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.

 

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by our divisions and type of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

 

Sales Channels 

CardCash

Gift Cards

  

Restaurant.com

Gift Cards and

Coupons

   Advertising   Total 
                 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026                    
Business to consumer (B2C)  $9,780,065   $18,179   $-   $9,798,244 
Business to business (B2B)   11,028,583    526,189    4,388    11,559,160 
Total  $20,808,648   $544,368   $4,388   $21,357,404 
                     
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025                    
Business to consumer (B2C)  $10,496,215   $90,090   $-   $10,586,305 
Business to business (B2B)   11,370,899    284,878    34,931    11,690,708 
Total  $21,867,114   $374,968   $34,931   $22,277,013 

 

F-7

 

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales consists primarily of the cost to purchase merchant gift cards, and transaction fees and costs.

 

Business Combinations

 

The Company allocates the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and separately identified intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from, acquired technology, trademarks and trade names, useful lives, and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, which can be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Intangible Assets

 

The Company has certain intangible assets that were initially recorded at their fair value at the time of acquisition. The finite-lived intangible assets consist of customer relationships, trade name, and developed technology. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life of three years.

 

The Company reviews all finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of an asset group is not recoverable, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the excess carrying value over the fair value in our consolidated statements of operations.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of the business acquired. Goodwill that arose from acquisition of CardCash was $20,007,670. Under ASC 350 Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment annually, or whenever events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The Company’s impairment testing is performed annually at December 31. Impairment of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets is determined by comparing the fair value of the Company’s reporting unit to the carrying value of the underlying net assets in the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is determined to be less than the carrying value of its net assets, goodwill is deemed impaired and an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the difference between the fair value of the reporting unit and the fair value of its other assets and liabilities. In accordance with the “Segment Reporting” Topic of the ASC, the Company’s chief operating decision maker (the Company’s Chief Executive Officer) determined that there is only one reporting unit. No impairment indicators were identified as of March 31, 2026.

 

F-8

 

 

Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company evaluates long-lived assets, other than goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (“triggering events”) indicate that their net book value may not be recoverable. The measurement of possible impairment is based upon the ability to recover the carrying value of the asset through the expected future undiscounted cash flows from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. An impairment loss, equal to the difference between the asset’s fair value and its carrying value, is recognized when the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than its carrying amount. No impairment indicators were identified as of March 31, 2026.

 

Leases

 

The Company leases certain corporate office space under lease agreements. The Company determines whether a contract contains a lease at contract inception. A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of the identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control is determined based on the right to obtain all of the economic benefits from use of the identified asset and the right to direct the use of the identified asset. Operating lease right-of-use assets (“ROU”) for operating leases represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and operating lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments. Lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in the general and administrative line in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not included on the balance sheets.

 

Advertising

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred and amounted to $349,268 and $290,684 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, which are recorded in general and administrative in the Statements of Operations.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company periodically issues share-based awards to employees and non-employees and consultants for services rendered. Stock options vest and expire according to terms established at the issuance date of each grant. Stock grants are measured at the grant date fair value. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at fair value on the grant date and is generally recognized as a charge to operations ratably over the requisite service, or vesting, period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the same period and manner as if the Company had paid cash for the services.

 

The Company values its equity awards using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, and accounts for forfeitures when they occur. Use of the Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including expected volatility, expected term, and a risk-free interest rate. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock, calculated utilizing a look-back period approximately equal to the contractual life of the stock option being granted. The expected life of the stock option is calculated as the mid-point between the vesting period and the contractual term (the “simplified method”). The risk-free interest rate is estimated using comparable published federal funds rates.

 

Stock-based compensation expense recognized and recorded as part of selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and the dilutive effect of contingent shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive contingent shares, which primarily consist of convertible notes and stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share because their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

F-9

 

 

Loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding during the respective periods. Basic and diluted loss per common share was the same for all periods presented because all convertible notes and stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants outstanding were anti-dilutive.

 

At March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company excluded the outstanding convertible debt and securities summarized below, which entitle the holders thereof to acquire shares of common stock, from its calculation of earnings per share, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

   2026   2025 
  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2026   2025 
         
Convertible notes payable   30,758    29,258 
Common stock issuable   350,843    350,843 
Common stock options   4,812,222    4,543,250 
Total   5,193,823    4,923,351 

 

The issuable and potentially issuable shares as summarized above. These potentially issuable common shares would have been anti-dilutive because the Company had a net loss for the periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, such common stock equivalents would have been excluded from the calculation of net loss per share.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities is defined as an exit price, which is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The three-tier hierarchy for inputs used to measure fair value, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value, is as follows:

 

Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 – quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

 

Level 3 – unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value.

 

A financial asset or liability classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the assets and liabilities being measured and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

 

The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments (consisting of cash, accounts receivables, deposits to credit card processors, prepaid expense and other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable, and other liabilities) are considered to be representative of their respective fair values due to the short-term nature of those instruments.

 

Concentrations

 

Cash. The Company’s cash balances on deposit with banks are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. From time to time, however, the Company may be exposed to risk for the amounts of funds held in bank accounts in excess of the FDIC limit. To minimize the risk, the Company’s policy is to maintain cash balances with high quality financial institutions.

 

Net sales. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company sold one merchant’s gift cards that accounted for 13% of net sales. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company sold one merchant’s gift cards that accounted for 12% of net sales. No other sale of merchant gift cards exceeded 10% of net sales in either period.

 

F-10

 

 

Gross profit. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company sold one merchant’s gift cards that accounted for approximately 24% of our gross profit. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company sold one merchants’ gift cards that accounted for approximately 18% of our gross profit. No other sale of merchant gift cards exceeded 10% of gross profit in either period.

 

Purchases from vendors. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company’s three largest vendors accounted for approximately 24%, 19% and 15% of all purchases. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company’s two largest vendors accounted for approximately 20% and 15% of all purchases. No vendor accounted for more than 10% of all purchases in either period.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of trade accounts receivable and cash. The credit risk exposure surrounding trade accounts receivable are limited as these amounts represent the timing difference between payments being settled by credit card processors and the cash being provided to the Company.

 

Segment Information

 

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and evaluates performance and makes operating decisions regarding resource allocation based on financial data presented on a consolidated basis. Because our CODM evaluates financial performance on a consolidated basis, the Company has determined that it operates as a single reportable segment, comprising the consolidated financial results of Giftify, Inc.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to align with the current-period presentation. Merchant receipts (i.e., credit card processors) amounting to $726,965, which were previously presented as a component of accounts receivable at March 31, 2025, have been reclassified as a component of cash and cash equivalents to conform to current year presentation. This reclassification did not affect the reported results of operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the cash flows used in operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows were revised to $668,470 from $1,448,924.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses which includes amendments that require disclosure in the notes to financial statements of specified information about certain costs and expenses, including purchases of inventory; employee compensation; and depreciation, amortization and depletion expenses for each caption on the income statement where such expenses are included. The amendments are effective for the Company’s annual periods beginning January 1, 2027, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The Company is evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures.

 

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

 

F-11

 

 

3. Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:

 

  

March 31,

2026

  

December 31,

2025

 
Website development costs  $2,533,466   $2,533,466 
Leasehold improvements   29,846    29,846 
Property and equipment, gross   2,563,312    2,563,312 
Accumulated depreciation   (2,281,045)   (2,119,501)
Property and equipment, net  $282,267   $443,811 

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $161,543 and $161,543, respectively.

 

4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill and intangible assets consist of the following:

 

  

March 31,

2026

  

December 31,

2025

 
Goodwill  $20,007,670   $20,007,670 
           
Intangible Assets          
Customer relationships  $1,700,000   $1,700,000 
Trade name   2,400,000    2,400,000 
Developed technology   3,091,163    3,091,163 
Intangible assets, gross   7,191,163    7,191,163 
Accumulated amortization   (5,280,683)   (4,703,341)
Intangible assets, net  $1,910,480   $2,487,822 

 

On December 29, 2023, in relation to the acquisition of CardCash, the Company recorded goodwill of $20,007,670.

 

The Company’s intangible asset balance was $2,487,822 at December 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded an amortization expense of $577,341, leaving a remaining intangible asset balance of $1,910,480 at March 31, 2026.

 

Identifiable intangibles are amortized over their estimated remaining useful lives, which are as follows:

 

Description  Weighted Average
Useful Life (in years)
 
Customer relationships   3 
Trademarks, trade names and service marks   3 
Developed technology   3 

 

Estimated amortization expense for the Company is as follows:

 

     
2026 (remaining)  $1,678,542 
2027   163,720 
2028   68,218 
Total  $1,910,480 

 

F-12

 

 

5. Leases

 

The Company leases its office facilities under noncancelable operating lease agreements. The Company has leases for office facilities in Woodbridge, New Jersey and Schaumburg, Illinois. The operating lease agreement for the Woodbridge, New Jersey location was renewed in April 2024 for a 60-month period ending in April 2029.

 

The Company’s operating lease liability balance was $1,133,371 as of December 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company made payments of $84,751 against its operating lease liability, resulting in a lease liability of $1,048,620 as of March 31, 2026, of which the current portion of lease liability was $370,047, and a long-term lease liabilities balance of $678,573.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, lease costs totaled approximately $83,860 and $77,061, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2026, the weighted average remaining lease terms for operating lease is 2.89 years, and the weighted average discount rate for operating lease is 8.00%.

 

Maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities are as follows as of March 31, 2026:

 

  

As of

March 31,

2026

 
     
2026 (remaining)  $330,933 
2027   382,954 
2028   359,654 
2029   105,927 
Thereafter   - 
Total   1,179,468 
Less: Imputed interest   (130,848)
Total operating lease liability  $1,048,620 

 

6. Secured Revolving Line of Credit

 

The outstanding line of credit consists of the following at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

 

Schedule of Line of Credit 

   March 31,
2026
   December 31,
2025
 
Line of credit  $3,154,247   $3,212,935 

 

In November 2020, CardCash entered into an Amended and Restated Promissory Note (the “November 2020 Note”) with Pathward, National Association (“Pathward”) for a revolving line of credit of up to $10,000,000, payable on demand, secured by the Company’s inventory, with interest based on the Wall Street Journal (“WSJ”) prime rate plus 3%, limited to a floor of 6.5%.

 

On April 23, 2025, CardCash entered into the Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note (the “Amended Note”) with Pathward and reduced the revolving line of credit to $7,000,000. The Amended Note amends and restates the November 2020 Note (see above). The Amended Note does not constitute a novation or extinguishment of the November 2020 Note.

 

Interest on the Amended Note is based on the WSJ prime rate plus 3%, with a floor of 6.5%. The Note is collateralized by a blanket lien on the assets of CardCash. Advances under the Note may be measured against a percentage of eligible accounts and eligible inventory as defined. The amount advanced as a loan under the Note may not exceed an amount which is the lesser of: (i) $7,000,000 and the sum of (a) 100% of Eligible Credit Card Receivables (as defined), plus 100% of the Product Costs for Eligible Inventory (as defined), provided however, that the Product Costs for Eligible Inventory consisting of Prepaid Inventory shall not exceed $750,000. In addition, if CardCash terminates the Note prior to December 31, 2025, it must pay an Exit Fee of 0.50% of $7,000,000, together with all unpaid Loan Fees and Maintenance Fees due under the Agreement. The Amended Note decreased the required minimum cash collateral balance from $1,250,000 to $1,000,000. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, Pathward decreased the required minimum cash collateral balance from $1,000,000 to $750,000.

 

At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Pathward requires a deposit of $750,000 and $1,000,000, respectively, which is included in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the average interest rate was approximately 10.5% and 10.5%, respectively. As of March 31, 2026, the Company complied with customary debt covenants. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there was $3,154,247 and $3,212,935 outstanding under the November 2020 Note.

 

F-13

 

 

7. Convertible Promissory Note

 

Convertible promissory note consist of the following at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

 

Schedule of Convertible Debt 

  

March 31,

2026

   December 31,
2025
 
Convertible promissory note  $20,000    20,000 
Accrued interest   26,137    26,137 
Total principal and accrued interest (all current)  $46,137   $46,137 

 

On November 5, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Incumaker, Inc. and assumed certain outstanding convertible notes payable. At December 31, 2025, there was one remaining assumed convertible note payable outstanding that matured July 2017. The Company continues to be unsuccessful in reaching the Note holder to remit payment in full. At December 31, 2025, the principal balance of $20,000 and accrued interest of $26,137 are convertible at $1.50 per share into 30,758 shares of the Company’s common stock. At March 31, 2026, the principal balance of $20,000 and accrued interest of $26,137 are convertible at $1.50 per share into 30,758 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

8. Notes Payable

 

Notes payable consist of the following at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

 

Schedule of Notes Payable 

  

March 31,

2026

   December 31,
2025
 
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) note payable  $658,123   $661,301 
Accrued interest   2,288    2,288 
Total principal and accrued interest   660,411    663,589 
Less current portion   (12,240)   (12,240)
Non-current portion  $648,171   $651,349 

 

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

 

On June 17, 2020, the Company received $150,000 of proceeds applicable to loans administered by the SBA as disaster loan assistance under the Covid-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program. On July 14, 2021, the Company received an additional $350,000 of proceeds pursuant to the loan. On July 21, 2020, the Company received $150,000 of proceeds applicable to loans administered by the SBA as disaster loan assistance under the Covid-19 EIDL Program. On January 31, 2022, the Company assumed an additional $14,500 EIDL and accrued interest of $900 as part of the consideration paid for the acquisition of GameIQ.

 

The loans bear interest at 3.75% per annum, with a combined repayment of principal and interest of $3,500 per month beginning 12 months from the date of the promissory note over a period of 30 years. As of December 31, 2025, the note payable had a principal balance outstanding of $ 661,301 and accrued interest of $2,288. As of March 31, 2026, the note payable had a principal balance outstanding of $658,123 and accrued interest payable of $2,288.

 

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9. Stockholders’ Equity

 

Common Stock Transactions

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

 

 

Issuance of Common Stock on At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company sold 28,659 shares of Common Stock and received net proceeds of $30,593, or an average of $1.07 per share, under its At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC.

 

Issuance of Common Stock on Private Offering

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company received net proceeds of $595,000 from the sale of 570,000 shares of common stock at an average price of $1.04 per share in a private placement.

 

Common Shares Issued on Vesting of Restricted Stock

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company issued 216,459 shares on vesting of restricted common stock to its directors and executives.

 

Common Stock Issued for Services

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company issued 45,832 shares of common stock with a fair value of $46,457, or $1.01 per share, for service rendered.

 

Common Stock Issuable

 

At March 31, 2026, 350,843 shares of common stock with an aggregate value of $350,843 have not been issued and are reflected as common stock issuable in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

 

Common Shares Issued on Vesting of Restricted Stock

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued 217,015 shares on vesting of restricted common stock to its employees and executive.

 

Common Stock Issued for Services

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued 158,332 shares of common stock with a fair value of $239,130, or $1.51 per share, for service rendered.

 

Issuance of Common Stock for Settlement of Vendor Balance

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued 75,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $108,750, or $1.45 per share, to settle a trade vendor balance of $75,000. The excess of the fair value of the common stock issued over the trade vendor balance was $33,750, which was recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.

 

F-15

 

 

Issuance of Common Stock on At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company sold 764,743 shares of Common Stock and received proceeds, net of expenses, of $1,031,113, or an average of $1.35 per share, utilizing its At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC.

 

Issuance of Common Stock on Stock Purchase Agreement

 

On December 16, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement and Strata Purchase Agreement with ClearThink Capital Partners, LLC (ClearThink Capital”). Under the terms of the Strata Purchase Agreement, ClearThink Capital agreed to purchase up to $10 million of Giftify’s shares of common stock (the “Purchase Shares”) based on a series of request notices limited to the lesser of $1 million or 500% of the average number of shares traded for the 10 trading days prior to the closing request date with the minimum purchase notice to be $25,000. The Company will receive financing in an amount equal to 99% of the average of the closing prices of the Company shares of common stock on the Nasdaq stock market during the Valuation Period that is defined as three business days preceding the purchase date with respect to a request notice. No purchase of Company shares of common stock will be made by ClearThink if its beneficial ownership of Giftify common stock exceeds 9.99% of the issued and outstanding shares of Giftify common stock.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company received net proceeds of $374,500 from ClearThink Capital, which purchased 387,194 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

On February 4, 2025, the Company exercised its right to terminate the SPA effective by mutual agreement of the parties.

 

Issuance of Common Stock on Public Offering

 

On January 15, 2025, the Company entered into a Placement Agency Agreement with Craft Capital Management LLC (“Craft Capital”), as placement agent, to issue and sell 600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $1.00 per Share. The shares were offered by the Company pursuant to its shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-282322), that was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2024, on a best efforts basis (the “Offering”). The offer and sale of the shares in the Offering are described in the Company’s prospectus constituting a part of the registration statement, as supplemented by a final prospectus supplement dated January 15, 2025. On January 16, 2025, the Company closed the Offering. The Company sold 600,000 shares for total gross proceeds of $600,000. After deducting the placement agent fee and offering expenses payable by the Company, the Company received net proceeds of $478,000.

 

Common Stock Issuable

 

At March 31, 2025, 350,843 shares of common stock with an aggregate value of $350,843 have not been issued and are reflected as common stock issuable in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

F-16

 

 

10. Share-Based Compensation

 

Summary of Restricted Common Stock

 

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the three months ended March 31, 2026:

Schedule of Restricted Stock 

   Unvested
Shares
   Issuable
Shares
  

Fair Value

at Date of

Issuance

  

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 
Balance, December 31, 2025   961,112    -   $2,880,889    2.96 
Granted   1,400,000    -    1,456,000    1.04 
Vested   (217,015)   217,015    -    - 
Forfeited   -              - 
Issued   -    (217,015)   (526,778)   - 
Balance, March 31, 2026   2,144,097    -   $3,810,111   $1.78 

 

On February 2, 2026, the Company granted its Chief Executive Officer 500,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock, its directors an aggregate of 300,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock, and its executives an aggregate of 600,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. The 1,400,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock had an aggregate fair value of $1,456,000, or $1.04 per share. The restricted shares of common stock vest monthly over a 36-month period.

 

On February 1, 2025, the Company granted its Chief Executive Officer 250,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock and granted 200,000 shares of the Company’s restricted stock to other officers with an aggregate fair value of $414,000 or $0.92 per share. The restricted stock grant vest monthly over a 36-month period.

 

During the three months March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recognized $526,778 and $568,709 of stock compensation expense relating to restricted stock. As of March 31, 2026, the aggregate amount of unvested compensation related to restricted stock was approximately $3,810,111 which will be recognized as an expense as the restricted stock vest in future periods through February 2029.

 

Summary of Stock Options

 

A summary of stock option activity is presented below:

 

Schedule of Stock Options 

   Number of  

Weighted

Average

Exercise

 
   Options   Price 
         
Stock options outstanding at December 31, 2025   4,047,222   $4.28 
Granted   765,000    1.04 
Exercised   -    - 
Expired or forfeited   -    - 
Stock options outstanding at March 31, 2026   4,812,222   $2.78 
Stock options exercisable at March 31, 2026   3,496,944   $3.45 

 

On February 2, 2026, the Company, pursuant to the terms of its 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, granted options exercisable into 765,000 shares of its common stock to its executives and employees. The stock options are exercisable at a weighted average price of $1.04 per share with an average life to expiration of approximately six years. The total fair value of these options at the grant date was approximately $791,000, which was determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following average assumption: stock price of $1.04 per share, expected term of 6.00 years, volatility of 218%, dividend rate of 0%, and weighted average risk-free interest rate of 3.74%.

 

On February 1, 2025, the Company, pursuant to the terms of its 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, granted options exercisable into 1,170,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to its executives and employees. The stock options vest over 36 months equally. The stock options are exercisable at a weighted average price of $0.92 per share with an average life to expiration of approximately three years. The total fair value of these options at grant date was approximately $1,073,000, which was determined using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with the following average assumption: stock price of $0.92 per share, expected term of 6.00 years, volatility of 241%, dividend rate of 0%, and weighted average risk-free interest rate of 4.45%.

 

During the three months March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recognized $622,033 and $994,295 of stock compensation expense relating to vested stock options. As of March 31, 2026, the aggregate amount of unvested compensation related to stock options was approximately $1,071,022 which will be recognized as an expense as the options vest in future periods through February 2029.

 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of common stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2026, was 8.22 years. Based on a fair market value of $1.00 per share on March 31, 2026, the intrinsic value attributed to exercisable and unexercised common stock options was $79,378 at March 31, 2026.

 

The exercise prices of common stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2026 are as follows:

 

Schedule of Options Summarized by Exercise Price 

Exercise Prices   Options Outstanding (Shares)   Options Exercisable (Shares) 
$0.92    992,222    399,444 
$1.03    765,000    42,500 
$1.05    7,500    7,500 
$1.25    24,000    24,000 
$1.50    400,000    400,000 
$3.35    61,000    61,000 
$4.42    2,562,500    2,562,500 
      4,812,222    3,496,944 

 

F-17

 

 

11. Acquisition

 

Takeout7, Inc.

 

On May 29, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Takeout7, Inc. (“Takeout7”). The acquisition was made pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger dated May 29, 2025, between the Company and Takeout7. The Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity of Takeout7 for $609,000, made up of the issuance of 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

The Company utilized the acquisition method of accounting for the acquisition in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, and allocated the purchase price to Takout7’s tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition.

 

In accordance with ASC 805, the Company made an allocation of the purchase price for Takeout7 based on the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The following table summarizes the provisional allocation of the fair value of the purchase consideration to the fair value of tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities of Takeout7 on the date of acquisition:

 

   Fair Value 
     
Fair value of consideration:     
Common stock (350,000 shares of common stock at $1.74 per share)  $609,000 
Total purchase price  $609,000 
      
Provisional allocation of the consideration to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:     
      
Cash  $109,543 
Accounts receivable   59,114 
Deposits   2,633 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (53,453)
Net tangible assets   117,837 
      
Intangible assets:     
Developed technology   491,163 
Intangible assets   491,163 
Goodwill   - 
Fair value of net asset acquired  $609,000 

 

No unaudited pro forma statements of operations are being presented as the historical results of Takeout7 are insignificant when compared to the Company’s historical results.

 

12. Commitments and Contingencies

 

From time to time the Company may be named in claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Currently, there are no such legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or that involve the Company that, in the opinion of management, could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or financial condition.

 

13. Segment information

 

The Company operates and manages its business as one reportable and operating segment concentrating on the sale of gift cards and discount certificates to our customers. The measure of segment assets is reported on the balance sheet as total consolidated assets. The Company derives revenue primarily in the United States of America and manages its business activities on a consolidated basis.

 

The Company’s chief operating decision maker (CODM), its Chief Executive Officer, reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis and decides how to allocate resources based on net loss. Consolidated net loss is used for evaluating financial performance. The monitoring of budgeted versus actual results is used in assessing performance of the Company and in establishing management’s compensation.

 

Significant segment expenses include employee compensation, stock-based compensation, merchant fees, and consulting and outside provider costs. Other operating expenses include all remaining costs necessary to operate our business and primarily include advertising, corporate compliance, and overhead expenses. The following table presents the significant segment expenses and other segment items regularly reviewed by our CODM:

 

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information

   2026   2025 
  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2026   2025 
         
Net sales  $21,357,404   $22,277,013 
Cost of sales   17,112,165    18,695,377 
Gross profit   4,245,239    3,581,636 
           
Less:          
Employee compensation and benefits   1,616,062    1,551,307 
Stock-based compensation expense   1,195,269    1,563,005 
Merchant and bank fees   1,262,507    1,115,030 
Facility costs   132,548    171,274 
Consulting and outside provider costs   752,110    808,413 
Sales and marketing expenses   558,701    565,395 
Depreciation of capitalized software costs   161,543    161,543 
Amortization of intangible assets   577,341    543,917 
Other operating expenses   656,147    269,417 
Total operating expenses   6,912,228    6,749,301 
Loss from operations  $(2,666,989)  $(3,167,665)

 

14. Subsequent Events

 

After March 31, 2026, the Company received net proceeds of $125,000 from the sale of 101,626 shares of common stock at an average price of $1.23 per share, as part of a private placement.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is designed to provide a reader of the financial statements with a narrative report on our financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the attached unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, including the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Please also see the cautionary language at the beginning of this Quarterly Report regarding forward-looking statements.

 

Background

 

On September 4, 2024, our Board of Directors approved and, by written consent dated September 5, 2024, the holders of a majority of our common stock approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to change our name from RDE, Inc. to Giftify, Inc. The change to Giftify, Inc. became effective on October 28, 2024. All references to RDE, Inc. have been changed to Giftify, Inc.

 

On August 6, 2024, The Nasdaq Stock Market granted our application for listing on the Nasdaq.

 

On May 29, 2025, the Company acquired Takeout7 Inc. Takeout7 is a restaurant technology company offering comprehensive online ordering solutions through its TakeOut7 platform and AI-powered digital marketing services through its Platr platform. The acquisition of Takeout7 expands the Company’s technology offerings to include end-to-end solutions for independent restaurants. In early 2026, Takeout7 and its operations were merged into our subsidiary, Restaurant.com, Inc.

 

On August 18, 2023, we entered into an agreement and plan of merger to acquire CardCash Exchange Inc (“CardCash”). On December 29, 2023, the merger was completed and accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method. CardCash was formed in 2013 and purchases merchant gift cards and resells them at a markup.

 

On March 1, 2020, we acquired the assets of Restaurant.com, Inc., a pioneer in the restaurant deal space and the nation’s largest restaurant-focused digital deals brand.

 

Business Overview

 

We have two principal divisions, B2C and B2B, for both CardCash and for Restaurant.com.

 

CardCash

 

CardCash is a leading gift card exchange platform that facilitates the purchase and sale of unwanted gift cards at discounted rates for consumers and businesses. The Company’s mission is to provide a seamless marketplace for individuals looking to maximize the value of their gift cards while also offering businesses innovative solutions to leverage this market.

 

CardCash’s core service offering includes buying and selling gift cards from over 1,100 retailers, including Target, Home Depot, Starbucks, and TJ Maxx. By connecting buyers and sellers, CardCash enables consumers to unlock value from unused gift cards and save significant amounts on their purchases.

 

CardCash purchases unwanted gift cards at a discount to their face value and resells them at a discount to discerning shoppers nationwide. This avenue not only allows individuals to redeem unwanted gift cards for cash but also enables them to make cost-effective purchases with discounted gift cards.

 

With advanced fraud-prevention technology, FraudFix, CardCash ensures the security and integrity of all transactions on its platform. This commitment to trust and reliability has contributed to its success in saving consumers over $100 million since its inception.

 

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Restaurant.com

 

Restaurant.com is a pioneer in the restaurant deal space and the nation’s largest restaurant-focused digital deals brand. We derive our revenue from transactions in which we sell discount certificates for restaurants on behalf of third-party restaurants. Founded in 1999, we connect digital consumers, businesses, and communities offering dining and merchant deal options nationwide at over 182,500 restaurants and retailers to over 7.8 million customers. Our 10,000 core restaurants and 170,000 Dining Discount Pass restaurants and retailers extend nationwide. Our top three B2C markets are New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.

 

Restaurant.com Business to Customer Division

 

Our B2C division accounted for approximately 3% of gross revenue in the three months ended March 31, 2026. To our database of 6.2 million customers, we sell:

 

● Discounted certificates for 10,000 restaurants. The certificates range from $5 to $100 and never expire.

 

● Discount Dining Passes, which provide discounts at 170,000 restaurants and other retailers. These passes provide multiple uses for six months.

 

● “Specials by Restaurant.com,” which bundle Restaurant.com certificates with a variety of other entertainment options, including theatre, movies, wine, and travel. Customers have favored these bundled offerings (“Specials”), generating significantly higher revenue per customer than purchasing our other products. The average order value for these Specials sales is nearly five times that of a certificate purchase. Specials generated over 5% of our past year’s B2C revenue from 60% of the B2C orders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. We believe that our relationships with small businesses present a significant revenue opportunity through such cross-promotions.

 

Restaurant.com Business to Business Division

 

Our B2B division accounted for approximately 97% of our gross revenue in the three months ended March 31, 2026. We sell certificates and Discount Dining Passes to corporations and marketers, which use them to:

 

  generate new customers;
     
  increase sales at the point of sale;
     
  reward points/customer loyalty;
     
  convert to paperless billing and auto-bill payment.
     
  motivate specific customer behavior, such as free home repair estimates and test drives for auto dealers;
     
  renew subscriptions and memberships; and
     
  address customer service issues.

 

Restaurant.com Other Business

 

We also generate revenue from third-party offers and display ads. This comprises a de minimis portion of our gross revenue.

 

Restaurant.com Attractive Customer Demographics

 

We intend to grow and leverage our 6.2 million customer database, which we believe is valuable to merchants for a variety of services and products.

 

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How We Measure Our Business

 

We use operating metrics to assess our business’s progress and make strategic decisions. Certain financial metrics are reported in accordance with GAAP, and others are non-GAAP financial measures. As our business evolves, we may update the key financial and operating metrics we use to measure our performance. For further information and reconciliations to the most applicable financial measures under GAAP, refer to our discussion under the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section.

 

Operating Metrics

 

  Gross billings are the total dollar value of customer purchases of goods and services. Gross billings are presented net of customer refunds and order discounts. A significant portion of our revenue consists of sales of discounted merchant gift cards, in which we collect the transaction price from the customer and remit a portion to the third-party suppliers who will provide the related goods or services. For these transactions, gross billings differ from Net Sales reported in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, which is presented net of the merchant’s share of the transaction price. Gross billings are an indicator of our growth and business performance, as they measure the dollar volume of transactions generated through our marketplaces. Tracking gross billings also allows us to monitor the percentage of gross billings we retain after merchant payments.

 

A reconciliation of our net sales (as reported) to our gross billings for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025   Change % 
Net sales (as reported)  $21,357,404   $22,277,013    -4.1%
Company costs of Agent Transactions (see discussion below)   23,665,089    13,742,451    72.2%
Gross billings  $45,022,493   $36,019,464    25.0%

 

Inflation

 

The Russia and Ukraine conflict and other geopolitical conflicts, as well as related international response, have exacerbated inflationary pressures, including causing increases in the price for goods and services and global supply chain disruptions, which have resulted and may continue to result in shortages in food products, materials and services. Such shortages have resulted and may continue to result in inflationary cost increases for labor, fuel, food products, materials and services, and could continue to cause costs to increase as well as result in the scarcity of certain materials. We cannot predict future trends in inflation or other negative economic factors, or the associated changes in our operating costs, and how these may impact our business. To the extent we and the restaurant customers we service are unable to recover higher operating costs resulting from inflation or otherwise mitigate the impact of such costs on our and their business, our revenues and gross profit could decrease, and our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

Going Concern

 

The Company has a history of reporting net losses. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $4,181,974 in cash available to fund its operations, including expansion plans, and to service its debt, and working capital of $7,631.

 

Our consolidated financial statements have been presented on the basis that it will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. We incurred operating losses and negative operating cash flows in 2025 and 2024. We have financed our working capital requirements through borrowings from various sources and the sale of our equity securities.

 

As a result, management has concluded, and our independent registered public accounting firm has agreed with our conclusion that there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months beyond the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the existence of substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

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The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern depends on its ability to raise additional debt or equity capital to fund its business activities and ultimately achieve sustainable operating revenues and profitability.

 

As market conditions present uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to secure additional funds, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to secure additional financing on acceptable terms, as and when necessary to continue to conduct operations. There is also significant uncertainty as to the effect that the coronavirus may have on the Company’s business plans and the amount and type of financing available to the Company in the future.

 

If the Company is unable to obtain the cash resources necessary to satisfy the Company’s ongoing cash requirements, the Company could be required to scale back its business activities or to discontinue its operations entirely.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Based on the Company’s business model, it is sometimes necessary to determine whether we are acting as a principal or an agent in revenue-generating arrangements.

 

Deciding whether the Company is a principal or an agent requires significant judgment and analysis. This is particularly true when evaluating factors such as responsibility for fulfilling the customer promise, inventory risk, and pricing discretion. Changes in the assessment of these indicators could materially impact reported revenue and related metrics. The Company continuously evaluates our judgments and estimates to ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.

 

The following table reconciles the recording of the Company’s gross vs. net transactions to the Company’s reported net sales.

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025   Change % 
Gross revenue (Principal Transactions)  $19,711,972   $21,231,322    -7.2%
Net revenue (Agent Transactions)   1,645,432    1,045,691    57.4%
Net Sales  $21,357,404   $22,277,013    -4.1%

 

The increase in net revenue recognized as agent increased $599,742, or 57.4%, during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the prior year period. The increase over the previous year was due to the sale of cruise-line-related gift cards, fluctuations in the types of gift cards sold, and changes in the number of customer orders in which the Company acted as an agent.

 

Results of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

 

Operating Metrics

 

Our gross billings for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025   Change % 
Gross billings  $45,022,493   $36,019,464    25.0%

 

Gross billings increased 25.0% during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the prior year period. A significant portion of our revenue comes from discounted merchant gift card sales, in which we collect the transaction price from the customer and remit a portion to third-party suppliers of the related goods or services. For these transactions, gross billings differ from the Net Sales reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, which reflect only the fees and commissions we retain from the sale of discounted merchant gift cards.

 

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Financial Results

 

GIFTIFY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Net Sales  $21,357,404   $22,277,013 
Cost of sales   17,112,165    18,695,377 
Gross profit   4,245,239    3,581,636 
           
Operating Expenses          
Selling, general and administrative expenses   6,173,344    6,043,841 
Depreciation of capitalized software costs   161,543    161,543 
Amortization of intangible assets   577,341    543,917 
Total operating expenses   6,912,228    6,749,301 
           
Loss from operations   (2,666,989)   (3,167,665)
           
Other expense:          
Interest income   4,394    - 
Interest expense   (116,715)   (209,571)
Total other expense, net   (112,321)   (209,571)
Net loss before income tax benefit   (2,779,310)   (3,377,236)
Income tax benefit   128,902    159,904 
Net loss  $(2,650,408)  $(3,217,332)

 

The following is a discussion of our results of operations.

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, were $21,357,404 and $22,277,013, respectively, a decrease of 4.1%. The decrease in net sales was due to the change in the mix of agent versus principal transactions as discussed above. Merchant gift card sales accounted for approximately 97% and 98% of our net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales consists primarily of the cost to purchase merchant gift cards. Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $17,112,165 and $18,695,377, respectively. Gross profit increased $663,603, or 18.5%, as compared to the prior year period. Our gross margin, as a percentage of net sales, were 19.9% and 16.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Our gross margin was positively impacted by the increase in net revenue (agent transactions) described above, compared with the prior-year period.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses consist of costs incurred to identify, communicate with, and evaluate potential customers and related business opportunities; compensation to officers and directors; legal and other professional fees; lease expense; and other general corporate expenses. Management expects selling, general, and administrative expenses to increase in future periods as the Company adds personnel and incurs additional costs related to its operation as a public company, including higher legal, accounting, insurance, compliance, compensation, and other costs.

 

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Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $6,173,344 and $6,043,841, respectively, an increase of $129,503. The increase was due to increased employee compensation, legal and professional fees, and other general expenses to support our business, offset by a reduction in stock-based compensation expense of $606,865.

 

Amortization of capitalized software costs.

 

Amortization of capitalized software costs are primarily attributed to the Company’s capitalized software development costs. Amortization expenses were $161,543 and $161,543 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

 

Amortization of intangible assets.

 

Amortization of intangible assets are attributable to the Company’s amortization of intangible assets with finite lives. Amortization expenses were $577,341 and $543,917 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

 

Loss from Operations

 

We incurred a loss from operations of $2,666,989 and $3,137,66 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The decrease in loss from operations was due to our increased gross profit offset by decreased stock-based compensation expense, as discussed above.

 

Other Expenses, Net

 

Other expenses, net was $112,321 and $209,571 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and is comprised of interest expense, net of interest income. The decrease in interest expense, net was due to our decreased debt balances.

 

Income Tax Benefit

 

Income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $128,902 and $159,904, respectively.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $2,650,408 and $3,217,332, respectively. The decrease in net loss was driven by higher gross profit, lower stock-based compensation expense, and lower interest expense, as discussed above.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Modified EBITDA

 

In addition to our GAAP results, we present Modified EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure. However, Modified EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, income from operations or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. We define Modified EBITDA as net income (loss), plus interest expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and fair value of common stock issued for services.

 

Management considers our core operating performance to be that which our managers can affect in any particular period through their management of the resources that affect our underlying revenue and profit-generating operations during that period. Non-GAAP adjustments to our results prepared in accordance with GAAP are itemized below. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Modified EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Modified EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

 

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Set forth below is a reconciliation of net loss to Modified EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (unaudited):

 

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2026   2025 
         
Net Loss  $(2,650,408)  $(3,217,332)
           
Modified EBITDA adjustments:          
Income taxes   (128,902)   (159,904)
Interest expense, net   116,715    209,571 
Amortization of intangible assets   577,341    543,917 
Amortization of capitalized software costs   161,543    161,543 
Loss on fair value of stock issued on vendor settlement   -    33,750 
Stock option and other noncash compensation   1,195,269    1,802,135 
Total Modified EBITDA adjustments   1,921,966    2,591,012 
           
Modified EBITDA  $(728,442)  $(626,320)

 

We present Modified EBITDA because we believe it helps investors and analysts compare our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we use Modified EBITDA to develop our internal budgets, forecasts, and strategic plan; to analyze the effectiveness of our business strategies and evaluate potential acquisitions; to make compensation decisions; and to communicate with our board of directors regarding our financial performance. Modified EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, which include, among others, the following:

 

  Modified EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
     
  Modified EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
     
  Modified EBITDA does not reflect future interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debts; and
     
  Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Modified EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a net loss of $2,650,408 and used cash in operations of $36,697. Cash used in operations was primarily for working capital.

 

Historically, we have financed our operations through existing cash balances, public and private issuance of common stock, term loans and credit lines from financial institutions.

 

As of the issuance date of the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, management expects that the Company’s existing cash of $4,181,974 cash generated from operations to last until March 31, 2027.

 

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To alleviate any funding considerations, management periodically evaluates various funding alternatives and may seek to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, debt securities, through arrangements with strategic partners, strategic transactions, or through obtaining credit from financial institutions. As we seek additional sources of financing, there can be no assurance that such financing will be available to us on favorable terms or at all. Our ability to obtain additional financing in the debt and equity capital markets is subject to several factors, including market and economic conditions, our performance and investor sentiment with respect to us and our industry.

 

We are also continuing to take actions to improve the Company’s operating performance and cash generated from operations, including product optimization, implementing strategies to increase sales, streamlining operations, negotiating equitable vendor contracts, and managing product price. However, we may be unsuccessful in executing these actions in a timely manner or at all.

 

If the Company is unable to raise additional capital whenever necessary or otherwise improve its operating performance or generation of cash from operations, it may be forced to decelerate or curtail certain of its operations until such time as additional capital becomes available.

 

Our consolidated statements of cash flows as discussed herein are presented below.

 

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2026   2025 
         
Net cash used in operating activities  $(36,697)  $(688,470)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   563,727    (4,138)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  $527,030   $(692,608)

 

Operating Activities

 

Cash provided by or used in operating activities primarily consists of net loss adjusted for certain non-cash items, including amortization of intangible assets, impairment of intangible assets, gain on forgiveness of government assistance notes payable, and the fair value of common stock issued for directors, employees, and service providers, and the effect of changes in working capital and other activities.

 

Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $36,697 and consisted of our net loss, adjusted for non-cash items, including amortization of intangible assets, the fair value of vested stock options, common stock issued to executives, employees, and advisors, and routine changes in working capital and other activities.

 

Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was approximately $692,608 and consisted of our net loss, adjusted for non-cash items, including amortization of intangible assets, fair value of vested stock options, and the fair value of common stock issued to executives, employees, and advisors, and routine changes in working capital and other activities.

 

Financing Activities

 

Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $563,727, which was from aggregate proceeds of $625,593 on the sale of common stock, offset by repayment of our line of credit balance of $58,688, and repayment of our notes payable of $3,178.

 

Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $4,138, which was from proceeds of $1,883,613 on the sale of common stock, proceeds from notes payable of $985,000, offset by repayment of our line of credit of $122,751, and repayment of our notes payable of $2,750,000.

 

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Going Concern

 

Our consolidated financial statements have been presented on the basis that it will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. We experienced operating losses and negative operating cash flows during 2025 and 2024. We have financed our working capital requirements through borrowings from various sources and the sale of equity securities.

 

We have a history of reporting net losses. At March 31, 2026, we had cash of $4,181,974 available to fund our operations, including expansion plans, and to service our debt, and a working capital of $7,631. We anticipate our cash balance will last until March 2027. As a result, we have concluded that there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has included an explanatory paragraph in their report with respect to this uncertainty that accompanies the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in their report on the Company’s December 31, 2025 audited consolidated financial statements, has expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to raise additional debt or equity capital to fund its business activities and to ultimately achieve sustainable operating revenues and profitability.

 

As market conditions present uncertainty as to our ability to secure additional funds, there can be no assurances that we will be able to secure additional financing on acceptable terms, as and when necessary, to continue to conduct operations. There is also significant uncertainty as to the amount and type of financing available to us in the future.

 

If we are unable to obtain the cash resources necessary to satisfy our ongoing cash requirements, we could be required to scale back its business activities or to discontinue its operations entirely.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2026 and 2025 presented elsewhere in this report, which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Certain accounting policies and estimates are particularly important to the understanding of the Company’s financial position and results of operations and require the application of significant judgment by management or can be materially affected by changes from period to period in economic factors or conditions that are outside of the Company’s control. As a result, these issues are inherently uncertain. In applying these policies, management uses its judgment to select the appropriate assumptions for certain estimates. Those estimates are based on the Company’s historical operations, the future business plans and the projected financial results, the terms of existing contracts, trends in the industry, and information available from other outside sources.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

 

The Company buys merchant gift cards from the general public and distributors at a discount and then resells them at a markup. The Company also derives revenue from the sale of discount certificates for third-party restaurants.

 

Revenue and costs of sales are recognized when control of the products transfers to our customer, which generally occurs when the risk and title to the products transfer to the customer upon delivery. The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at that time. The Company’s standard terms of delivery are included in its contracts of sale, order confirmation documents, and invoices. The Company recognizes revenue on a gross basis for the sales price of the merchant gift cards and discount certificates it collects.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company periodically issues share-based awards to employees, non-employees, and consultants for services rendered. Stock options vest and expire according to the terms established at the grant’s issuance date. Stock grants are measured at the grant date fair value. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at fair value on the grant date and is generally recognized as an expense in the statement of operations ratably over the requisite service period or vesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees occurs in the same period and in the same manner as if the Company had paid cash for the services.

 

Acquisitions and Business Combinations

 

The Company allocates the fair value of the purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and the separately identifiable intangible assets acquired, based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, particularly regarding intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired technology, trademarks, and trade names, useful lives, and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable, and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, which can be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

See discussion of recent accounting pronouncements in Note 1 to the accompanying financial statements.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company did not have any transactions, obligations or relationships that could be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), as of March 31, 2026. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2026, due to a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting that was previously identified for the year ended December 31, 2025, and has not been fully remediated.

 

Notwithstanding this conclusion, in the opinion of management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

Previously Reported Material Weakness

 

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

As disclosed in Part II, Item 9A. “Controls and Procedures” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, management identified a material weakness related to the Company’s information technology (“IT”) general controls. Specifically, the Company did not design and maintain effective program change management controls to ensure that IT program and data changes affecting certain financial IT applications and underlying accounting records are identified, tested, authorized and implemented appropriately.

 

Remediation of Previously Reported Material Weakness

 

In response to the material weaknesses identified management, with oversight from the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, developed a plan to remediate the material weakness. Ongoing remediation activities include:

 

Continue to design and implement ITGCs, focusing on user access controls, periodic access reviews, and change management;
Continue to enhance documentation and control execution, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of supporting data; and
Continue to provide training to our control operators.

 

While management believes these controls are appropriately designed, the material weakness will not be considered fully remediated until the controls have operated for a sufficient period of time and management has completed testing to conclude that the controls are operating effectively.

 

The Company will continue to monitor the effectiveness of its remediation efforts and will make refinements as necessary.

 

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls

 

Management does not expect the Company’s disclosure controls or internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The Company’s controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that control system’s objective will be met, and the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are ineffective at the reasonable assurance level. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of controls in future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Other than as described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time the Company may be named in claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Currently, there are no such legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or that involve the Company that, in the opinion of management, could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or financial condition.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed herewith as a part of this report.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
31.1   Certification by the Principal Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
     
31.2   Certification by the Principal Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
     
32.1**   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
     
32.2**   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
     
101.INS†   Inline XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH†   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
101.CAL†   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
     
101.DEF†   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
     
101.LAB†   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
     
101.PRE†   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

** The certifications furnished in Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 hereto are deemed to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.+ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

† Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  GIFTIFY, INC.
     
Date: May 12, 2026 By: /s/ Ketan Thakker
    Ketan Thakker
    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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FAQ

How did Giftify (GIFT) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Giftify reported Q1 2026 net sales of $21.36 million and a net loss of $2.65 million. Gross profit increased to $4.25 million, improving gross margin to 19.9% from 16.1% as higher-margin agent transactions made up a larger share of revenue.

What does the going concern warning mean for Giftify (GIFT)?

Giftify and its auditor concluded there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. This reflects recurring net losses, negative operating cash flows, reliance on debt and equity financing, and limited liquidity, all of which require additional capital or stronger cash generation.

How strong is Giftify’s (GIFT) liquidity at March 31, 2026?

At March 31, 2026, Giftify held $4.18 million in cash and had working capital of only $7,631. The company also had a secured revolving line of credit balance of $3.15 million, highlighting a tight liquidity position and dependence on continued external funding.

Did Giftify (GIFT) improve its margins in Q1 2026?

Yes. Giftify’s gross profit rose to $4.25 million in Q1 2026 from $3.58 million a year earlier. Gross margin improved to 19.9% from 16.1%, mainly due to a greater proportion of higher-margin agent transactions within its gift card business mix.

What were Giftify’s (GIFT) gross billings and how did they change?

Giftify reported Q1 2026 gross billings of $45.02 million, up from $36.02 million in Q1 2025. That represents a 25.0% increase, reflecting higher overall transaction volume in discounted merchant gift cards and related products despite modestly lower reported net sales.

How much debt does Giftify (GIFT) have outstanding?

As of March 31, 2026, Giftify had a secured revolving line of credit balance of $3.15 million and EIDL notes totaling about $0.66 million. It also carried a small $20,000 convertible note plus accrued interest, all contributing to ongoing interest expense obligations.