Edgar Filing: MORGANS FOODS INC

mrfd_10q-110412.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended November 4, 2012

£ 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 1-08395

Morgan’s Foods, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio		34-0562210
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4829 Galaxy Parkway, Suite S, Cleveland, Ohio		44128
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(216) 359-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

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As of December 14, 2012, the issuer had 2,934,995 common shares outstanding.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

	Quarter Ended
	November 4, 2012			November 6, 2011
Revenues	$	20,060,000		$	19,278,000

Cost of sales:
Food, paper and beverage		6,466,000			6,285,000
Labor and benefits		5,747,000			5,540,000
Restaurant operating expenses		5,073,000			5,014,000
Depreciation and amortization		644,000			607,000
General and administrative expenses		1,140,000			1,259,000
Loss on restaurant assets		106,000			267,000
Operating income		884,000			306,000
Interest expense:
Bank debt and notes payable		200,000			440,000
Capital leases		504,000			23,000
Other (income) and expense, net		(16,000	)		(141,000	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		196,000			(16,000	)
Provision for income taxes		71,000			77,000
Net income (loss)	$	125,000		$	(93,000	)
Basic net income (loss) per common share:	$	0.04		$	(0.03	)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share:	$	0.04		$	(0.03	)

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding		2,934,995			2,934,995
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding		2,984,694			2,934,995

See notes to these consolidated financial statements.

MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

	Thirty-six Weeks Ended
	November 4, 2012			November 6, 2011
Revenues	$	61,016,000		$	58,353,000

Cost of sales:
Food, paper and beverage		19,769,000			19,386,000
Labor and benefits		17,261,000			16,768,000
Restaurant operating expenses		15,333,000			14,983,000
Depreciation and amortization		1,869,000			1,788,000
General and administrative expenses		3,524,000			3,732,000
Loss on restaurant assets		564,000			626,000
Early extinguishment of debt		-			33,000
Operating income		2,696,000			1,037,000
Interest expense:
Bank debt and notes payable		647,000			1,354,000
Capital leases		1,512,000			69,000
Other (income) and expense, net		(47,000	)		(137,000	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		584,000			(249,000	)
Provision for income taxes		214,000			318,000
Net income (loss)	$	370,000		$	(567,000	)
Basic net income (loss) per common share:	$	0.13		$	(0.19	)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share:	$	0.13		$	(0.19	)

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding		2,934,995			2,934,995
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding		2,953,294			2,934,995

See notes to these consolidated financial statements.

MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

	November 4, 2012			February 26, 2012
	(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$	2,454,000		$	3,455,000
Restricted cash		2,023,000			2,080,000
Receivables		607,000			546,000
Inventories		723,000			652,000
Prepaid expenses		856,000			462,000
Assets held for sale		300,000			977,000
Total current assets		6,963,000			8,172,000
Property and equipment:
Land		1,275,000			1,275,000
Buildings and improvements		2,836,000			2,823,000
Property under capital leases		22,968,000			22,885,000
Leasehold improvements		12,028,000			10,119,000
Equipment, furniture and fixtures		18,897,000			18,056,000
Construction in progress		572,000			404,000
Total property and equipment		58,576,000			55,562,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		23,085,000			21,714,000
Net book value of property and equipment		35,491,000			33,848,000

Other assets		437,000			513,000
Franchise agreements, net		729,000			821,000
Goodwill		8,950,000			9,072,000
Total assets	$	52,570,000		$	52,426,000

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Long-term debt, current	$	808,000		$	186,000
Current maturities of capital lease obligations		126,000			90,000
Accounts payable		3,846,000			4,170,000
Accrued liabilities		4,383,000			4,158,000
Total current liabilities		9,163,000			8,604,000

Long-term debt		7,562,000			8,220,000
Long-term capital lease obligations		22,489,000			22,505,000
Other long-term liabilities		11,001,000			11,280,000
Deferred tax liabilities		3,030,000			2,862,000

SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Preferred shares, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding		-			-
Common stock, no par value Authorized shares - 25,000,000 Issued shares - 2,969,405		30,000			30,000
Treasury shares - 34,410		(81,000	)		(81,000	)
Capital in excess of stated value		29,488,000			29,488,000
Accumulated deficit		(30,112,000	)		(30,482,000	)
Total shareholders' deficit		(675,000	)		(1,045,000	)
Total liabilities & shareholders' deficit	$	52,570,000		$	52,426,000

See notes to these consolidated financial statements

MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(UNAUDITED)

	Common Shares				Treasury Shares						Capital in Excess of		Accumulated			Total Shareholders'
	Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount			Stated Value		Deficit			Deficit
Balance February 26, 2012		2,969,405	$	30,000		(34,410	)	$	(81,000	)	$	29,488,000	$	(30,482,000	)	$	(1,045,000	)
Net income														370,000			370,000
Balance November 4, 2012		2,969,405	$	30,000		(34,410	)	$	(81,000	)	$	29,488,000	$	(30,112,000	)	$	(675,000	)

See notes to these consolidated financial statements.

MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

	Thirty-six Weeks Ended
	November 4, 2012			November 6, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	370,000		$	(567,000	)
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		1,869,000			1,800,000
Amortization of deferred financing costs		60,000			69,000
Amortization of supply agreement advances		(640,000	)		(723,000	)
Funding from supply agreements		755,000			783,000
Deferred income taxes		168,000			290,000
Gains/losses on restaurant assets - net		564,000			626,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash		57,000			140,000
Receivables		(70,000	)		48,000
Inventories		(71,000	)		29,000
Prepaid expenses		(394,000	)		19,000
Other assets		16,000			(2,000	)
Accounts payable		(380,000	)		(1,169,000	)
Accrued liabilities		(114,000	)		(781,000	)
Net cash, operating activities		2,190,000			562,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of restaurants		541,000			352,000
Capital expenditures		(3,633,000	)		(1,439,000	)
Proceeds from sale/leaseback transactions		-			717,000
Purchase of franchise agreements		-			(24,000	)
Net cash, investing activities		(3,092,000	)		(394,000	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt		(36,000	)		(553,000	)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations		(63,000	)		(34,000	)
Bank debt repayment in advance		-			(605,000	)
Net cash, financing activities		(99,000	)		(1,192,000	)
Net change in cash and equivalents		(1,001,000	)		(1,024,000	)
Cash and equivalents, beginning balance		3,455,000			3,034,000
Cash and equivalents, ending balance	$	2,454,000		$	2,010,000

Interest paid on debt and capitalized leases	$	2,156,000		$	1,534,000
Cash payments for income taxes	$	34,000		$	1,000

See notes to these consolidated financial statements.

MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The interim consolidated financial statements of Morgan's Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared without audit. In the opinion of Company management, all adjustments have been included. Unless otherwise disclosed, all adjustments consist only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results of operations for the interim periods. These unaudited financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting principles that were used in preparation of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 26, 2012. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentations. The results of operations for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 26, 2012.

The Company’s debt is reported at historical cost, based upon stated interest rates which represented market rates at the time of borrowing. The market for variable rate debt for restaurant financing is currently extremely limited. The Company’s debt is not publicly traded and there are few lenders or financing transactions for similar debt in the marketplace at this time. Management has concluded that it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of the Company’s debt as of November 4, 2012.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred losses in fiscal years 2012 and 2011 and has negative working capital and an accumulated deficit at November 4, 2012. The Company has managed its liquidity in 2012 through the refinancing of substantially all of its debt, the sale and leaseback of restaurant properties and entering into a Remodel Agreement with KFC in December 2011. Should the Company have difficulty meeting its forecasts, this could have an adverse effect on its liquidity position. Management has taken actions to improve its cash flows, including closely monitoring its expenses and store closings for underperforming stores during fiscal years 2011 and 2012 and through the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 and expects to be able to achieve its forecast for fiscal 2013. However, there can be no assurances that our cash flow will be sufficient to allow us to continue as a going concern if we are unable to meet our projections.

NOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

ASU 2011-08 September, 2011 – Topic 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other”

This update simplifies the previous two step process for goodwill impairment testing by allowing a qualitative analysis to determine if it is more likely than not that an impairment exists before being required to complete the two step impairment calculation. This update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has determined that the changes to the accounting standards required by this update do not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

ASU 2012-02 July 2012 Intangibles - Topic 350 “Testing Indefinite Lived Assets for Impairment”

This update allows companies to consider qualitative values in determining whether or not indefinite lived assets should be tested for impairment. If it is more likely than not that an impairment exists, testing for impairment should be performed. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012 but early adoption is permitted. The Company has chosen to adopt the provisions of this update immediately and management believes that the update will not have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

NOTE 3 – NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is based on the combined weighted average number of shares outstanding, which includes the assumed exercise, or conversion of options. In computing diluted net income per common share, the Company has utilized the treasury stock method. The following table reconciles the difference between basic and diluted earnings per common share:

	Quarter ended November 4, 2012						Quarter ended November 6, 2011
	Net income (Numerator)		Shares (Denominator)		Per Share Amount		Net income (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS
Income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	125,000		2,934,995	$	0.04	$	(93,000	)		2,934,995	$	(0.03	)
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Weighted Average Stock Options		-		49,699				-			-
Diluted EPS
Income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	125,000		2,984,694	$	0.04	$	(93,000	)		2,934,995	$	(0.03	)

	Thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012						Thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2011
	Net income (Numerator)		Shares (Denominator)		Per Share Amount		Net income (Numerator)			Shares (Denominator)		Per Share Amount
Basic EPS
Income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	370,000		2,934,995	$	0.13	$	(567,000	)		2,934,995	$	(0.19	)
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Weighted Average Stock Options		-		18,299				-			-
Diluted EPS
Income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	370,000		2,953,294	$	0.13	$	(567,000	)		2,934,995	$	(0.19	)

NOTE 4 – DEBT

At November 4, 2012 the Company’s term loan credit agreement requires the maintenance of a consolidated debt service coverage ratio of (“DSCR”) 1.60 to 1 or greater regarding all of the Company’s debt. Debt service coverage ratios are calculated by dividing the cash flow before taxes and debt service (“EBITDA”) for the previous 12 months by the debt service payable for the same period. The Company’s term loan also requires a consolidated debt to EBITDA (“Leverage”) ratio of 2.75 or less, minimum EBITDA of $2.7 million, maximum of $4.0 million in annual capital expenditures and minimum unencumbered cash of $1.5 million. The ratios are computed quarterly. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company had a DSCR of 4.80 and a Leverage ratio of 2.0, being in compliance with all of the required ratios.

NOTE 5 - STOCK OPTIONS

On April 2, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a Stock Option Plan for Executives and Managers. Under the plan 145,500 shares were reserved for the grant of options. The Stock Option Plan for Executives and Managers provides for grants to eligible participants of nonqualified stock options only. The exercise price for any option awarded under the Plan is required to be not less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares on the date that the option is granted. Options are granted by the Stock Option Committee of the Company. Options for 145,150 shares were granted to executives and managers of the Company on April 2, 1999 at an exercise price of $4.125, all of which have either expired or been exercised. Options for 350 common shares were granted on November 6, 2008 at the closing price on that day of $1.50 per share all of which are currently outstanding. The options vested in six months and expire ten years after date of issue.

At the Company’s annual meeting on June 25, 1999 the shareholders approved the Key Employees Stock Option Plan. This plan allows the granting of options covering 291,000 shares of stock and has essentially the same provisions as the Stock Option Plan for Executives and Managers which was discussed above. Options for 129,850 shares were granted to executives and managers of the Company on January 7, 2000 at an exercise price of $3.00. Options for 11,500 shares were granted to executives on April 27, 2001 at an exercise price of $.85, all of which have either expired or been exercised. Options for 149,650 common shares were granted on November 6, 2008 at the closing price on that day of $1.50 per share of which 146,650 are currently outstanding. The options vested in six months and expire ten years after date of issue.

As of November 4, 2012, a total of 147,000 options were outstanding, fully vested and exercisable at a weighted average exercise price of $1.50 per share. No options are available for grant and no options were granted during the current year period. The Company recorded no compensation expense during the current year period.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at November 4, 2012:

Exercise Prices		Outstanding 11-4-12				Average Life				Number Exercisable
1.50			147,000				6.0				147,000

NOTE 6 – CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

The Company is required by its franchise agreements to periodically bring its restaurants up to the required image of the franchisor. This typically involves a new dining room décor and seating package and exterior changes and related items but can, in some cases, require the relocation of the restaurant. If the Company deems a particular image enhancement expenditure to be inadvisable, it has the option to cease operations at that restaurant. Over time, the estimated cost and time deadline for each restaurant may change due to a variety of circumstances and the Company revises its requirements accordingly. Also, significant numbers of restaurants may have image enhancement deadlines that coincide, in which case, the Company will adjust the actual timing of the image enhancements in order to facilitate an orderly construction schedule. During the image enhancement process, each restaurant is normally closed for up to two weeks, which has a negative impact on the Company’s revenues and operating efficiencies. At the time a restaurant is closed for a required image enhancement, the Company may deem it advisable to make other capital expenditures in addition to those required for the image enhancement.

The franchise agreements with KFC and Taco Bell Corporation require the Company to upgrade and remodel its restaurants to comply with the franchisors’ current standards within agreed upon timeframes and the franchisor may terminate the franchise agreement for failure to meet those requirements. In the case of a restaurant containing two concepts, even though only one is required to be remodeled, additional costs will be incurred because the dual concept restaurant is generally larger and contains more equipment and signage than the single concept restaurant. If a property is of usable size and configuration, the Company can perform an image enhancement to bring the building to the current image of the franchisor. If the property has a deficiency which would render it unsuitable, the Company would need to relocate the restaurant to another location within the trade area to meet the franchisor’s requirements. The capital requirements for the KFC branded restaurants are included in the schedule based on the requirements of the KFC Remodel Agreement and the Taco Bell restaurants are shown at the time management believes they will be done so that all of them can be completed before the due date for the group.

Number of Units	Period	Type	Capital Cost (1)
1	Fiscal 2014	Rebuild		750,000
3	Fiscal 2014	Remodels		650,000
2	Fiscal 2014	Relo (2)		250,000
	Total 2014			1,650,000
4	Fiscal 2015	Remodels		950,000
7	Fiscal 2016	Remodels		1,745,000
4	Fiscal 2017	Remodels		1,000,000
1	Fiscal 2017	Refresh (3)		100,000
2	Fiscal 2017	Taco Bell		800,000
	Total 2017			1,900,000
3	Fiscal 2018	Remodels		740,000
1	Fiscal 2018	Refresh (3)		100,000
2	Fiscal 2018	Taco Bell		800,000
	Total 2018			1,640,000
1	Fiscal 2019	Remodels		200,000
3	Fiscal 2019	Remodels		300,000
2	Fiscal 2019	Taco Bell		800,000
	Total 2019			1,300,000
7	Fiscal 2020	Refresh (3)		675,000
1	Fiscal 2020	Taco Bell		400,000
	Total 2020			1,075,000
7	Fiscal 2021	Refresh (3)		625,000
7	Fiscal 2022	Refresh (3)		675,000
8	Fiscal 2023	Refresh (3)		675,000
1	Fiscal 2025	Refresh (3)		75,000
67	Total		$	12,310,000

(1) These amounts are based on estimates of current construction costs and actual costs may vary.

(2) Relocations of fee owned properties are shown net of expected recovery of capital from the sale of the former location. Relocation of leased properties assumes the capital cost of only equipment because it is not known until each lease is finalized whether the lease will be a capital or operating lease.

(3) Reflects the estimated cost of dining room update and exterior paint and refurbishment on restaurants previously remodeled to the current image. Costs may also include the addition of equipment such as coolers necessary to meet Franchisor standards.

In addition to the various facilities actions listed on the table above, the Company is obligated to spend approximately $1,800,000 by the end of calendar year 2014, which it expects to commit ratably over the remainder of calendar year 2012 and the calendar years 2013 and 2014, to install the KFC operations platform consisting of a new point of sale system and related reporting and management systems, new food holding cabinets that improve the quality of product held for sale and a new drive-thru speed of service system in all of its KFC and KFC/Taco Bell "2n1" restaurants. During the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2013, the Company completed the remodeling of five of its restaurants in the amount of approximately $2,324,000 and installed 15 of the new KFC operations platforms mentioned above, at a cost of approximately $536,000.

Capital expenditures to meet the image requirements of the franchisors and additional capital expenditures on those same restaurants being image enhanced are a large portion of the Company’s annual capital expenditures. However, the Company also has made and may make capital expenditures on restaurant properties not included on the foregoing schedule for upgrades or replacement of capital items appropriate for the continued successful operation of its restaurants. The Company may not be able to finance capital expenditures in the volume and time horizon required by the image enhancement deadlines solely from existing cash balances and existing cash flow and the Company may have to utilize financing for a portion of the capital expenditures as well as draw funds from its remodel escrow account. The Company may use both debt and sale/leaseback financing but has no commitments for either.

There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to accomplish the image enhancements and relocations required in the franchise agreements on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable to meet the requirements of a franchise agreement, the franchisor may choose to extend the time allowed for compliance or may terminate the franchise agreement for the affected location.

NOTE 7 – ASSET ACTIVITIES

The Company owns the land and building of two closed KFC restaurants, both of which are listed for sale and are shown on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as Assets Held for Sale as of November 4, 2012.

NOTE 8 – CONTINGENCIES

The Company is a party to various legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that the outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On November 29, 2012, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to the Remodel Agreement (“the Amendment”) with KFC Corporation, changing the required remodel dates for certain of its facilities. The material terms of the Agreement remain unchanged and the Company is required to complete the remodeling of five facilities in calendar 2012, which have been completed, and six facilities in calendar 2013.

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

Description of Business. Morgan’s Foods, Inc., which was formed in 1925, operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries KFC restaurants under franchises from KFC Corporation, Taco Bell restaurants under franchises from Taco Bell Corporation, Pizza Hut Express restaurants under licenses from Pizza Hut Corporation. As of December 14, 2012, the Company operates 58 KFC restaurants, five Taco Bell restaurants, nine KFC/Taco Bell "2n1's" under franchises from KFC Corporation and franchises or licenses from Taco Bell Corporation and three Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express “2n1’s” under franchises from Taco Bell Corporation and licenses from Pizza Hut Corporation. The Company’s fiscal year is a 52 - 53 week year ending on the Sunday nearest the last day of February.

Summary of Expenses and Operating Income as a Percentage of Revenues

	Twelve Weeks						Thirty-six Weeks Ended
	November 4, 2012			November 6, 2011			November 4, 2012			November 6, 2011
Cost of sales:
Food, paper and beverage		32.2	%		32.6	%		32.4	%		33.2	%
Labor and benefits		28.6	%		28.7	%		28.3	%		28.7	%
Restaurant operating expenses		25.3	%		26.0	%		25.1	%		25.7	%
Depreciation and amortization		3.2	%		3.1	%		3.1	%		3.1	%
General and administrative expenses		5.7	%		6.5	%		5.8	%		6.4	%
Operating income		4.4	%		1.6	%		4.4	%		1.8	%

Revenues. The revenue increase of $782,000 in the fiscal quarter ended November 4, 2012 as compared to the prior year quarter was primarily the result of a 5.8%, or $1,101,000, increase in comparable restaurant revenue caused by effective promotions and marketing strategies employed by the Company’s primary franchisors. This increase was partially offset by the permanent closing of one restaurant for $200,000, the temporary closing for remodeling of two restaurants for $90,000 and the removal of a second concept from two restaurants for $30,000.

The revenue increase of $2,663,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 as compared to the prior year period was the result of an 7.3%, or $4,104,000 increase in comparable restaurant revenue caused by effective product introductions and promotions by the Company’s franchisors, partially offset by the permanent closing of 12 restaurant locations during the prior year period, and one permanent closing in the current year period causing a revenue decrease of $1,333,000 and the removal of a Pizza Hut concept and an A & W concept from two separate restaurants causing a reduction in revenue of $61,000. Additionally, the temporary closing of five locations in the current fiscal year for image enhancement, compared to three in the prior fiscal year, resulted in a reduction in revenue of $46,000.

Cost of Sales - Food, Paper and Beverage. Food, paper and beverage costs decreased as a percentage of revenue to 32.2% for the quarter ended November 4, 2012 compared to 32.6% for the quarter ended November 6, 2011. The decrease in the current year quarter of food, paper and beverage costs was primarily the result of increased efficiency based on higher volumes and favorable product mix. Food, paper and beverage costs for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 decreased to 32.4% compared to 33.2% in the comparable prior year period primarily due to the reasons discussed above.

Cost of Sales - Labor and Benefits. Labor and benefits decreased slightly as a percentage of revenue to 28.6% for the quarter ended November 4, 2012 from 28.7% in the prior year quarter. Labor and benefits decreased slightly to 28.3% of revenues for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 compared to 28.7% in the comparable prior year period. This decrease in labor and benefit expenses was primarily the result of higher sales volumes in the current fiscal year periods.

Restaurant Operating Expenses. Restaurant operating expenses decreased to 25.3% of revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to 26.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The decrease in restaurant operating expense was primarily the result of decreased utilities and repairs and maintenance, partially offset by an increase in restaurant manager bonuses. For the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012, restaurant operating expenses decreased slightly in the comparable prior year period primarily due to the reasons discussed above.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization of $644,000 for the quarter ended November 4, 2012 increased from $607,000 in the prior year quarter due to the following: 1) depreciation of tangible assets decreased by $125,000, 2) amortization of deferred gain decreased by $86,000, 3) amortization of capitalized lease assets increased by $249,000 and 4) amortization of franchise agreements decreased by $1,000, compared to the prior year period. These changes were primarily due to the sale/leaseback and refinancing transaction which was completed in December 2011.

Depreciation and amortization of $1,869,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 was similar to the $1,788,000 in the prior year period but contained offsetting changes to the components. In the current year, significant changes included the following: 1) depreciation of tangible assets decreased by $412,000, 2) amortization of deferred gain on sale leasebacks decreased by $256,000, 3) amortization of capitalized lease assets increased by $734,000 and 4) amortization of franchise agreements increased by $16,000, compared to the prior year period. These changes were primarily due to the sale/leaseback and refinancing transaction which was completed in December 2011.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased slightly to $1,140,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $1,259,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. This decrease was primarily caused by the decreased legal fees and absence of debt payment penalties in the current year. General and administrative expenses decreased slightly to $3,524,000 in the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 compared to $3,732,000 in the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2011. This decrease was primarily caused by the decreased legal fees and absence of debt payment penalties discussed above, partially offset by an increase in recruitment and travel expenses in the current year.

Loss on Restaurant Assets. The Company experienced a loss on restaurant assets of $106,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to a loss of $267,000 in the comparable prior year quarter. The current year includes an additional $42,000 in the reserve for disposal of two permanently closed leased restaurant locations and prior year quarter includes $210,000 in reduction of value of assets held for sale. The Company experienced a loss on restaurant assets of $564,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 compared to a loss of $626,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2011. The current year includes $137,000 reduction of assets held for sale values of two locations and $122,000 of goodwill write offs related to the sale of three restaurant locations. The prior year loss includes $244,000 loss related to the permanent closing of 12 restaurants, and $218,000 increase in the reserve for disposal of two permanently closed leased restaurant locations.

Operating Income. Operating income increased to $884,000, or 4.4% of revenue, for the quarter ended November 4, 2012 from $306,000, or 1.6% of revenue, in the prior year quarter. The increase of $578,000 was the result of the items discussed above. Operating income for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 increased to $2,696,000, or 4.4% of revenue, compared to $1,037,000, or 1.8% of revenue, in the prior year period. The increase of $1,659,000 was the result of the items discussed above.

Interest Expense. Interest expense on bank debt and notes payable decreased to $200,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, from $440,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, due to lower debt balances as a result of the Company’s refinancing in December 2011. Interest expense from capitalized lease debt increased to $504,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, from $23,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, due to the prior year sale/leaseback additions in the refinancing of December 2011.

Interest expense on bank debt and notes payable decreased to $647,000 in the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 from $1,354,000 in the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2011 due to lower debt balances as a result of the Company’s refinancing in December 2011. Interest expense from capitalized lease debt increased to $1,512,000 in thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 from $69,000 in the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2011 due to the prior year sale/leaseback additions in the refinancing of December 2011.

Other Income and Expense. Other income and expense was income of $16,000 for the third quarter and income of $47,000 for the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2013 compared to income of $141,000 for the third quarter and income of $137,000 for the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2012. Other income in the previous year includes $125,000 of insurance settlements.

Provision for Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes for the quarter ended November 4, 2012 was $71,000 on pre-tax income of $196,000 compared to $77,000 on a pre-tax loss of $16,000 for the comparable prior year period. The provision consists of a current tax provision of $15,000 and a deferred tax provision of $56,000 compared to a current tax provision of $28,000 and a deferred tax provision of $49,000 for the comparable prior year period. The deferred tax provision for the quarter is a result of deferred tax liabilities associated with franchise rights and goodwill that cannot be used in determining net deferred tax assets.

The provision for income taxes for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 was $214,000 on pre-tax income of $584,000 compared to $318,000 on a pre-tax loss of $249,000 for the comparable prior year period. The components of the tax provision for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 were a current tax provision of $46,000 and deferred tax provision of $168,000 compared to a current tax provision of $28,000 and deferred tax provision of $290,000 for the comparable prior year period.

In the first quarter of the prior year the Company changed its estimate regarding its projected future income and its estimate regarding the realization of its net deferred tax assets. Accordingly, the Company increased the valuation allowance and reduced its net deferred tax assets to zero which resulted in an increase in its deferred tax provision of $106,000. Additionally, the Company has determined that the use of its annual effective tax rate would not be appropriate to record its income taxes because a small change in its estimate of income would result in a large change in its effective tax rate. Accordingly, the Company recorded its income taxes based on its results for the quarter and the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 and for the comparable prior year periods.

Liquidity and Capital Resources. Cash flow activity for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash provided by operating activities was $2,190,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 4, 2012 compared to $562,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2011. Primary factors causing the change were:

a net income of $370,000 in the current year period compared to a net loss of $567,000 in the prior year period;

decrease of $494,000 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities compared to a decrease of $1,950,000 in the same categories in the prior year period;

$57,000 use of restricted cash in the current year period compared to a use of $140,000 in the prior year period;

$122,000 less in deferred taxes in the current fiscal year period compared to the prior fiscal year period;

increase of $70,000 in accounts receivable in the current year period;

increase of $62,000 in loss on restaurant assets in the current year period; and

increase of $394,000 in prepaid expenses in the current year period compared to a reduction of $19,000 in the prior year period.

The decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $494,000 during the current fiscal year was primarily the result of liabilities for restaurant remodeling projects in progress at year end that have been paid. Funding from beverage supply agreements created an addition to cash in the current fiscal year of $115,000, net of amortization. The $3,092,000 of cash used by investing activities consisted primarily of $3,633,000 of cash used in the image enhancement of five restaurants, and the operations platform installation of 15 locations, partially offset by $541,000 of proceeds from the sale of four restaurant locations. The Company made principal payments of $36,000 during the first thirty-six weeks of the current fiscal year compared to scheduled principal payments of $553,000 and payments in advance of scheduled maturities of $605,000 in the comparable prior year period. Management believes that its operating cash flows, available cash and proceeds from its remodel escrow account will be sufficient to meet its liquidity and capital resource needs.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements.

ASU 2011-08 September, 2011 – Topic 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other”

ASU 2012-02 July 2012 Intangibles - Topic 350 “Testing Indefinite Lived Assets for Impairment”

Seasonality. The operations of the Company are affected by seasonal fluctuations. Historically, the Company's revenues and income have been highest during the summer months with the fourth fiscal quarter representing the slowest period. This seasonality is primarily attributable to weather conditions in the Company's marketplace, which consists of portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Illinois, West Virginia and New York.

Safe Harbor Statements. This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements include those identified by such words as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan” and other similar terminology. Forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this report. The forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations and are based upon data available at the time of the statements. Actual results involve risks and uncertainties, including both those specific to the Company and general economic and industry factors. Factors specific to the Company include, but are not limited to, its debt covenant compliance, actions that lenders may take with respect to any debt covenant violations, its ability to obtain waivers of any debt covenant violations and its ability to pay all of its current and long-term obligations and those factors described in Part I Item 1A (“Risk Factors”) of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 29, 2012. Economic and industry risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited, to, franchisor promotions, business and economic conditions, legislation and governmental regulation, competition, success of operating initiatives and advertising and promotional efforts, volatility of commodity costs and increases in minimum wage and other operating costs, availability and cost of land and construction, consumer preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends. In addition, the forward-looking statements contained herein represent our estimates only as of the date of this filing and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, whether to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Essentially all of the Company’s debt comprising approximately $8.37 million of principal balance has a variable rate which is adjusted monthly. A one percent increase in the variable rate base (90 day LIBOR) of the loans at the beginning of the year would not increase the Company’s annual interest costs as there is more than a 4% difference between the minimum interest rate and the calculated variable rate. The Company may choose to offset all, or a portion of its future risk through the use of interest rate swaps or caps. The Company does not enter into derivative financial investments for trading or speculation purposes. Also, the Company is subject to volatility in food costs as a result of market risk and we manage that risk through the use of a franchisee purchasing cooperative which uses longer term purchasing contracts. Our ability to recover increased costs through higher pricing is, at times, limited by the competitive environment in which we operate. The Company believes that its market risk exposure is not material to the Company’s financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”) carried out an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s PEO and PFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of November 4, 2012.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended November 4, 2012 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 26, 2012 discusses the risk factors facing the Company. There has been no material change in the risk factors facing our business since February 26, 2012.

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

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

Reference is made to “Index to Exhibits”, filed herewith.

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.

MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.

/s/ Kenneth L. Hignett

Kenneth L. Hignett

Senior Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

December 19, 2012

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit

Number Exhibit Description

10.1		Change in Control Severance Agreement
31.1		Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2		Certification of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1		Certification of the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2		Certification of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101		INS XBRL Instance
101		SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101		CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
101		DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
101		LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
101		PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation