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RAVE Restaurant Q4 revenue rises 8.8%, profit falls

The first five restaurants under a 10-buffet Pizza Inn development agreement are anticipated to open in fiscal 2027.

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RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $12.9 million, up $0.9 million from fiscal 2025, and net income of $2.9 million, versus $2.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $3.9 million, up $0.3 million. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 8.8% to $3.4 million, while net income fell 6.2% to $0.8 million and income before taxes fell 7.3% to $1.1 million; quarterly adjusted EBITDA increased 4.9% to $1.2 million.

Cash provided by operating activities was $3.6 million in fiscal 2026, compared with $3.4 million in fiscal 2025. Cash and short-term investments totaled $13.6 million as of June 28, 2026. Annual domestic comparable sales rose 2.4% at Pizza Inn and declined 9.9% at Pie Five; fourth-quarter domestic comparable sales declined 2.8% and 17.3%, respectively.

Pizza Inn's buffet restaurant count increased by a net one restaurant in fiscal 2026. The company signed a 10-buffet development agreement with a multi-brand operator, with the first five restaurants anticipated to open in fiscal 2027.

Positive

  • Fiscal 2026 revenue increased $0.9 million to $12.9 million.
  • Fiscal 2026 net income increased $0.2 million to $2.9 million.
  • Fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA increased $0.3 million to $3.9 million.
  • Fourth-quarter revenue increased 8.8% to $3.4 million.

Negative

  • Fourth-quarter net income decreased 6.2% to $0.8 million.
  • Fourth-quarter income before taxes decreased 7.3% to $1.1 million.
  • Pie Five fourth-quarter domestic comparable sales decreased 17.3%.

Filing Explained

The attached release says CEO Brandon Solano emailed the audit committee chair on August 31, 2026 to complain of alleged harassment, discrimination, intimidation and threats by the board, which he linked to the failure to increase his annual base salary, and the company says it engaged Hagan Law Group on September 1, 2026 to investigate.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revenue $12.9 million Fiscal 2026; increased $0.9 million from fiscal 2025.
Net income $2.9 million Fiscal 2026; compared with $2.7 million in fiscal 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA $3.9 million Fiscal 2026; increased $0.3 million from the prior year.
Fourth-quarter revenue $3.4 million Fiscal 2026; increased 8.8% from the same period of the prior year.
Fourth-quarter net income $0.8 million Fiscal 2026; decreased 6.2% from the same period of the prior year.
Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA $1.2 million Fiscal 2026; increased 4.9% from the same period of the prior year.
Pie Five domestic comparable store retail sales Decreased 17.3% Fourth quarter fiscal 2026 compared with the same period of the prior year.
EBITDA financial
"EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization."
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
comparable store retail sales financial
"Pizza Inn domestic comparable store retail sales increased 2.4%"
fully diluted basis financial
"On a fully diluted basis, the Company reported net income of $0.20 per share"
A fully diluted basis counts every share that could exist if all outstanding options, warrants, convertible securities and other rights were exercised or converted into common stock, showing the maximum number of shares outstanding. For investors this matters because it spreads ownership and earnings across that larger share count, like slicing a pie into every possible piece before deciding how big each investor’s slice will be, which affects per-share value and ownership percentage.
deferred contract charges financial
"Deferred contract charges, current"
Fourth-quarter revenue $3.4 million Increased 8.8% from the same period of the prior year
Fourth-quarter net income $0.8 million Decreased 6.2% from the same period of the prior year
Fourth-quarter income before taxes $1.1 million Decreased 7.3% from the same period of the prior year
Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA $1.2 million Increased 4.9% from the same period of the prior year
Fiscal 2026 revenue $12.9 million Increased $0.9 million from fiscal 2025
Fiscal 2026 net income $2.9 million Increased $0.2 million from fiscal 2025
Fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA $3.9 million Increased $0.3 million from the prior year

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What were RAVE's fiscal 2026 revenue and net income?

RAVE reported $12.9 million in revenue and $2.9 million in net income for fiscal 2026. Revenue increased $0.9 million from fiscal 2025, and net income increased from $2.7 million in fiscal 2025.

How did RAVE's fourth-quarter 2026 results compare with the prior year?

Fourth-quarter revenue increased 8.8% to $3.4 million, while net income decreased 6.2% to $0.8 million. Income before taxes decreased 7.3% to $1.1 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 4.9% to $1.2 million.

What is the Pizza Inn development agreement?

Pizza Inn signed a 10-buffet development agreement with a multi-brand operator that has experience in the pizza industry but is new to Pizza Inn. The first five restaurants are anticipated to open in fiscal 2027.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2026
 
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Missouri
0-12919
45-3189287
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
3551 Plano Parkway, The Colony, Texas
 
 75056
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (469) 384-5000
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
RAVE
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐
 

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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On September 24, 2026, Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. issued a press release discussing financial results of its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended June 28, 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d)
Exhibits.
 
   
 
99.1
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. press release dated September 24, 2026.
 
 
 
 
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
     
 
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc.
 
 
 
Date: September 24, 2026
By:
/s/ JAY D. ROONEY
 
 
Jay D. Rooney
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(principal financial and accounting officer)
 
 

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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
September 24, 2026
 
RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2026 Financial Results
 
Dallas, Texas – RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 28, 2026.
 
Fourth Quarter Highlights:
 
•    The Company recorded net income of $0.8 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, a 6.2% decrease from the same period of the prior year.
 
•     Income before taxes decreased by 7.3% to $1.1 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the same period of the prior year.
 
•     Total revenue increased by $0.3 million to $3.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the same period of the prior year, a 8.8% increase.
 
•     Adjusted EBITDA increased by $0.1 million to $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the same period of the prior year, a 4.9% increase.
 
•     On a fully diluted basis, net income per share was $0.06 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the same as it was in the same period of the prior year.
 
•     Pizza Inn domestic comparable store retail sales decreased 2.8% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the same period of the prior year. Fourth quarter prior year comparable sales increased 6.3%.
 
•     Pie Five domestic comparable store retail sales decreased 17.3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the same period of the prior year. Fourth quarter prior year comparable sales decreased 7.2%.
 
•     Cash and cash equivalents were $1.1 million on June 28, 2026.
 
•     Short-term investments were $12.5 million on June 28, 2026.
 
•     Pizza Inn domestic unit count finished the quarter at 91.
 
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•     Pizza Inn international unit count finished the quarter at 18.
 
•     Pie Five domestic unit count finished the quarter at 13.
 
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Annual Highlights:
 
•     Pizza Inn buffet restaurant count increased by net one restaurant marking the fifth consecutive year of buffet unit count growth.
 
•     Net income increased by $0.2 million to $2.9 million in fiscal 2026 compared to net income of $2.7 million for fiscal 2025.
 
•     Income before taxes increased by $0.3 million to $3.9 million in fiscal 2026 compared to $3.6 million in fiscal 2025.
 
•     Total revenue increased by $0.9 million from fiscal 2025 to a total of $12.9 million for fiscal 2026.
 
•     Adjusted EBITDA of $3.9 million for fiscal 2026 was a $0.3 million increase from the prior year.
 
•     On a fully diluted basis, the Company reported net income of $0.20 per share in fiscal 2026 compared to $0.19 per share in the prior year.
 
•     RAVE total domestic comparable store retail sales increased 1.3% for the year ended June 28, 2026 compared to the same period of the prior year.
 
•     Pizza Inn domestic comparable store retail sales increased 2.4% for the year ended June 28, 2026 compared to the same period of the prior year.
 
•     Pie Five domestic comparable store retail sales decreased 9.9% for the year ended June 28, 2026 compared to the same period of the prior year.
 
•     Cash provided by operating activities increased by $0.2 million to $3.6 million in fiscal 2026 compared to $3.4 million in fiscal 2025.
 
•     Cash and short-term investments increased by $3.7 million during fiscal 2026 to $13.6 million as of June 28, 2026.
 
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“We are excited to report the fifth consecutive fiscal year of both buffet store count and same store sales growth at Pizza Inn” said Brandon Solano, Chief Executive Officer of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.
 
Solano added, “Fiscal 2027 is an important year for Pizza Inn. After five consecutive years of modest store growth, Pizza Inn is aiming for more significant growth this fiscal year. We opened one restaurant in August and have more on the way. Pizza Inn recently signed a 10-buffet development agreement with a multi-brand operator who has experience in the pizza industry but is new to Pizza Inn. The first five of those restaurants are anticipated to be opened in fiscal year 2027.”
 
“In addition, we are excited to once again partner this year with Dr. Pepper and the Southeastern Conference to promote our Pepp Rally pizza and give guests the chance to win tickets to the SEC championship game this fall. And we have awesome new products set to roll out with increased media support starting in December.”
 
Chief Financial Officer Jay Rooney added, “We are pleased with fiscal year 2026 top and bottom-line results. Pre-tax profit of $3.9 million is the highest level of pre-tax profitability Rave has seen in the past twenty-three years. Operating Income of $3.5 million represents a nearly 17% compound annual growth rate over the past five years. The team at Rave has done a fantastic job of flowing through revenue to net income.”
 
Recent Events. On August 31, 2026, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Brandon Solano, delivered email correspondence to the Chairman of the Company’s Audit Committee to formally complain about workplace harassment and discrimination by RAVE Restaurant Group’s Board of Directors related to assertions of harassment, intimidation, and threats, resulting from the Company’s failure to increase Mr. Solano’s annual base salary. The Board takes any claim of harassment or discrimination very seriously, and the Company engaged the Hagan Law Group on September 1, 2026, to conduct an investigation. Additional details are provided under Item 3. Legal Proceeding in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed September 24, 2026.
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, the Company also presents and discusses certain non-GAAP financial measures that it believes are useful to investors as measures of operating performance. Management may also use such non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating the effectiveness of business strategies and for planning and budgeting purposes. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as an alternative or substitute for its financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
The Company considers EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important supplemental measures of operating performance that are commonly used by securities analysts, investors and other parties interested in our industry. The Company believes that EBITDA is helpful to investors in evaluating its results of operations without the impact of expenses affected by financing methods, accounting methods and the tax environment. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional useful information to investors by excluding non-operational or non-recurring expenses to provide a measure of operating performance that is more comparable from period to period. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures for evaluating operating performance, assessing the effectiveness of business strategies, projecting future capital needs, budgeting and other planning purposes.
 
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“EBITDA” represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. “Adjusted EBITDA” represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, severance, gain/loss on sale of assets, costs related to impairment and other lease charges, franchise default and closed store revenue/expense, and closed and non-operating store costs. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to net income is included with the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
 
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
 
Certain statements in this press release, other than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that involve numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Assumptions relating to these forward-looking statements involve current judgments about future events and performance, including statements regarding our optimism that current positive trends will continue, our ability to continue to successfully open new restaurant locations, our belief that we are well positioned for continued profitability as well as the continued returns on our reimaging initiatives, the strength of our development pipeline, as well as future economic, competitive and market conditions, and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. Although the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are believed to be reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation that the objectives and plans of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. will be achieved.
 
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About RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.
 
Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group [NASDAQ: RAVE] has inspired restaurant innovation and countless customer smiles with its trailblazing pizza concepts. The Company franchises, licenses and supplies Pie Five and Pizza Inn restaurants operating domestically and internationally. The Pizza Inn experience is unlike your typical buffet. Since 1958, Pizza Inn's house-made dough, house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh ingredients and house-made signature sauce combined with friendly service solidified the brand to become America's favorite hometown pizza place. These, in addition to its small-town vibe, are the hallmarks of Pizza Inn restaurants. In 2011, RAVE introduced Pie Five Pizza, pioneering a fast-casual pizza brand that transformed the classic pizzeria into a concept offering personalization, sophisticated ingredients and speed. Pie Five's craft pizzas are baked fresh daily and feature house-made ingredients, creative recipes and craveable crust creations. For more information, visit www.raverg.com, and follow on Instagram @pizzainn and @piefivepizza.
 
Contact:
Investor Relations
RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.
investorrelations@raverg.com
469-384-5000
 
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RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
                
 
Fiscal Year Ended  
    June 28,
2026
    June 29,
2025
    June 30,
2024
 
REVENUES
 $12,910   $12,039   $12,150 
                
COSTS AND EXPENSES
              
General and administrative expenses
  5,898    5,234    5,277 
Franchise expenses
  3,364    3,397    3,656 
Provision (recovery) for credit losses
  7    (21   69 
Depreciation and amortization expense
  167    182    219 
Total costs and expenses
  9,436    8,792    9,221 
OPERATING INCOME
  3,474    3,247    2,929 
Interest income
  391    354    153 
Other income
  19    19    10 
INCOME BEFORE TAXES
  3,884    3,620    3,092 
Income tax expense
  1,006    918    619 
NET INCOME
 $2,878   $2,702   $2,473 
                
INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
              
Basic
 $0.20   $0.19   $0.17 
Diluted
 $0.20   $0.19   $0.17 
                
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
              
Basic
  14,212    14,499    14,446 
Diluted
  14,304    14,561    14,630 
 
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RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
    June 28,
2026
    June 29,
2025
 
ASSETS
         
CURRENT ASSETS
         
Cash and cash equivalents
$1,123  $2,859 
Short-term investments
  12,487    7,024 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $30 and $31, respectively
  1,446    1,171 
Notes receivable, current
  37    45 
Assets held for sale
  33    38 
Deferred contract charges, current
  24    21 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  613    335 
Total current assets
  15,763    11,493 
           
LONG-TERM ASSETS
         
Property and equipment, net
  101    137 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
  177    489 
Intangible assets definite-lived, net
  100    182 
Notes receivable, net of current portion
  41    75 
Deferred tax asset, net
  3,103    3,995 
Deferred contract charges, net of current portion
  251    186 
Total assets
 $19,536   $16,557 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
         
CURRENT LIABILITIES
         
Accounts payable - trade
 $203   $207 
Accrued expenses
  933    855 
Operating lease liabilities, current
  193    370 
Deferred revenues, current
  364    308 
Total current liabilities
  1,693    1,740 
           
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
         
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
  12    206 
Deferred revenues, net of current portion
  501    457 
Total liabilities
  2,206    2,403 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (SEE NOTE H)
         
           
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
         
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 26,000,000 shares; issued 25,647,171 and 25,647,171 shares, respectively; outstanding 14,211,566 and 14,211,566 shares, respectively
  256    256 
Additional paid-in capital
  37,814    37,516 
Retained earnings
  10,492    7,614 
Treasury stock, at cost
         
Shares in treasury: 11,435,605 and 11,435,605 respectively
  (31,232   (31,232
Total shareholders' equity
  17,330    14,154 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 $19,536   $16,557 
 
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RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
                
 
Fiscal Year Ended  
    June 28,
2026
    June 29,
2025
    June 30,
2024
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
              
Net income
 $2,878   $2,702   $2,473 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
              
Amortization of discount on short-term investment
  (219   (115   (50
Stock-based compensation expense
  298    136    149 
Depreciation and amortization
  85    101    135 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets
  313    352    410 
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets
  82    81    84 
Non-cash lease expense
  10    24    46 
Provision (recovery) for credit losses
  7    (21   69 
Deferred income tax
  892    761    586 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
              
Accounts receivable
  (282   261    (335
Notes receivable
  42    27    (14
Deferred contract charges
  (68   16    30 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  (278   (168   37 
Accounts payable - trade
  (4   (152   (143
Accrued expenses
  78    (60   25 
Operating lease liabilities
  (382   (429   (511
Deferred revenues
  100    (121   (146
Cash provided by operating activities
  3,552    3,395    2,845 
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
              
Purchases of short-term investments
  (14,464   (14,117   (10,115
Maturities of short-term investments
  9,220    12,153    5,220 
Purchase of assets held for sale
  (4   (19    -  
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale
  9    14    3 
Purchase of definite-lived intangible assets
   -     (11   (8
Purchase of property and equipment
  (49   (56   (76
Cash used in investing activities
  (5,288   (2,036   (4,976
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
              
Purchase of treasury stock
   -     (1,204    -  
Taxes paid on issuance of restricted stock units
   -     (182   (311
Cash used in financing activities
   -     (1,386   (311
                
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
  (1,736   (27   (2,442
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
  2,859    2,886    5,328 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 $1,123   $2,859   $2,886 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
              
                
CASH PAID FOR:
              
Franchise and state income taxes, net of refunds
 $117   $122   $5 
Federal income taxes, net of refunds
 $ -    $ -    $ -  
 
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RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
(In thousands)
 
           
 
Fiscal Year Ended  
    June 28,
2026
    June 29,
2025
 
Net income
 $2,878   $2,702 
Interest income
  (391   (354
Income taxes
  1,006    918 
Depreciation and amortization
  167    182 
EBITDA
 $3,660   $3,448 
Stock-based compensation expense
  298    136 
Severance
  14    12 
Franchisee default and closed store revenue
  (24   (13
Adjusted EBITDA
 $3,948   $3,583 
 
 

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