BT Brands Reports 2024 Results

BT Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBD and BTBDW), today reported its financial results for the 52 weeks ending December 29, 2024. The results include our 39.6% share of the Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern loss. BT Brands currently operates fifteen restaurants comprising the following:

• Seven Burger Time locations in the North Central region of the United States, collectively referred to as “BTND”.
• Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern, Inc., a 39.6%-owned affiliate operating five Bagger Dave’s restaurants in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana (“Bagger Dave’s”).
• Keegan’s Seafood Grille a casual dining restaurant in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida (“Keegan’s”).
• Pie In The Sky Coffee and Bakery in Woods Hole, Massachusetts (“PIE”).
• Schnitzel Haus, an upscale German-themed restaurant in Hobe Sound, Florida.

Recent results reflect:

• Total revenues for 2024 increased 5.3% over 2023 to $14.8 million.
• Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $2,311,207, or a loss of $.37 per share in 2024.
• For the year, restaurant-level adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) declined to 4.9% from 6.2%.
• Our equity in the loss of Bagger Dave’s of $415,085.
• On December 29, 2024, we had $4.3 million in cash and short-term investments.

The loss for the year reflects a $371,872 charge for the closure of the Village Bier Garten, which occurred in January 2025, a non-cash charge of $415,085 for our equity in the Bagger Dave’s loss, and a $230,500 charge for stock-based compensation. We also fully reserved for future deferred tax benefits which resulted in a $206,000 non-cash tax charge in 2024. Gary Copperud, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “The loss for the year was disappointing. Bagger Dave’s faced challenges in the casual dining sector, leading to a our equity in the loss of $415,085. This non-cash item accounted for 18% of our total loss for the year. Hurricane Helene in September 2024 caused significant damage in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, resulting in the closure of the Keegan's location for about one month as we cleaned and repaired the store. The local Indian Rock economy has been slow to recover, impacting recent sales at the restaurant.” Kenneth Brimmer, Chief Financial Officer, noted that beginning in the fourth quarter, we implemented several initiatives that we expect will lead to significantly improved results and profitability and positive cash flow in 2025. These initiatives include:

• Closing Village Bier Garten in January 2025 and writing off our remaining investment
• Closing a BTND location in Ham Lake, Minnesota — we are pursuing the liquidation of Ham Lake and Richmond properties, which we believe will result in a gain on the sale of assets in 2025.
• Aggressive cost-cutting and process improvement measures were implemented at Burger Time locations, including a menu reengineering introducing hand-cut fries to our customers, which we believe will lower overall food costs.
• Cost and headcount reductions at Pie, combined with a thorough review of product pricing, should return the business to historic, significantly improved profit levels.
• Continued efforts to liquidate Bagger Dave’s restaurant properties — we are encouraged that we will achieve our goal of liquidating the store properties in 2025.”

Fiscal 2025 Outlook: Given the evolving character of our Company and the potential impact of a slowdown in the overall economy and the recent inflationary environment, the Company is not providing a financial forecast for fiscal 2025

About BT Brands Inc.: BT Brands, Inc. (BTBD and BTBDW) owns and operates a fast-food restaurant chain called Burger Time with locations in North and South Dakota and Minnesota and Pie In The Sky Coffee and Bakery in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the Schnitzel Haus in Hobe Sound Florida, and Keegan’s Seafood Grille near Clearwater, Florida.

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