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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2023

 

         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: 001-36865

 

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

47-1535633

(State or other jurisdiction of

Incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

265 Turner Drive, Durango, CO 81303

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(970) 259-0554

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Title of each class

Trading symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share

RMCF

Nasdaq Global Market

 

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 for 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 filerAccelerated filer 
     
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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 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 ☒

 

On January 15, 2024, the registrant had outstanding 6,315259 shares of its common stock, $0.001 par value per share.

 

 

 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

FORM 10-Q

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

4

     

Item 1.

Financial Statements

4

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

4

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

6

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

7

NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8

Item 2.

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

22

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

31

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

31

     

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

32

     

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

32

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

32

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

32

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

32

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

32

Item 5.

Other Information

32

Item 6.

Exhibits

33

   

Signatures

34

 

 

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) includes statements of our expectations, intentions, plans, and beliefs that constitute “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 “Exchange Act”), and are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. The statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this document may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “will,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” “potential,” or similar expressions. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future – including statements expressing general views about future operating results – are forward-looking statements. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: inflationary impacts, the outcome of legal proceedings, changes in the confectionery business environment, seasonality, consumer interest in our products, consumer and retail trends, costs and availability of raw materials, competition, and the success of our co-branding strategy and the effect of government regulations. For a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained herein, please see Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and the risks described elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained in Part I, Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 30, 2023, as updated by this Quarterly Report.

 

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended November 30,

  

Nine Months Ended November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Revenues

                

Sales

 $6,421,701  $7,586,534  $16,453,741  $18,065,947 

Franchise and royalty fees

  1,275,700   1,238,559   4,237,524   4,218,700 

Total Revenue

  7,697,401   8,825,093   20,691,265   22,284,647 
                 

Costs and Expenses

                

Cost of sales

  5,768,598   5,727,348   15,159,483   14,143,256 

Franchise costs

  576,833   476,566   1,869,815   1,344,382 

Sales and marketing

  571,910   572,961   1,487,046   1,481,870 

General and administrative

  1,333,216   2,080,611   4,952,261   7,723,266 

Retail operating

  186,248   137,835   451,012   447,254 

Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense of $187,523, $160,006, $541,110 and $480,479, respectively, included in cost of sales

  35,954   28,991   98,821   86,935 

Total costs and expenses

  8,472,759   9,024,312   24,018,438   25,226,963 
                 

Loss from Operations

  (775,358)  (199,219)  (3,327,173)  (2,942,316)
                 

Other Income

                

Interest Expense

  (11,386)  (4,172)  (23,903)  (4,172)

Interest Income

  30,026   7,234   67,794   13,732 

Other income, net

  18,640   3,062   43,891   9,560 
                 

Loss Before Income Taxes

  (756,718)  (196,157)  (3,283,282)  (2,932,756)
                 

Income Tax Provision

  -   -   -   701,659 
                 

Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

 $(756,718) $(196,157) $(3,283,282) $(3,634,415)
                 

Discontinued Operations

                

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

  -   (15,822)  69,044   (333,691)

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

  -   -   634,790   - 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

  -   (15,822)  703,834   (333,691)
                 

Consolidated Net Loss

 $(756,718) $(211,979) $(2,579,448) $(3,968,106)
                 

Basic Earnings (Loss) per Common Share

                

Loss from continuing operations

 $(0.12) $(0.03) $(0.51) $(0.58)

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

  -   (0.00)  0.11   (0.05)

Net loss

 $(0.12) $(0.03) $(0.40) $(0.63)

Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share

                

Loss from continuing operations

 $(0.12) $(0.03) $(0.51) $(0.57)

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

  -   (0.00)  0.11   (0.05)

Net loss

 $(0.12) $(0.03) $(0.40) $(0.62)
                 

Weighted Average Common Shares

                

Outstanding - Basic

  6,302,159   6,227,002   6,290,575   6,219,362 

Dilutive Effect of Employee

                

Stock Awards

  -   -   -    

Weighted Average Common Shares

                

Outstanding - Diluted

  6,302,159   6,227,002   6,290,575   6,219,362 

 

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

 

 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  

November 30,

  

February 28,

 
  

2023

  

2023

 
  

(unaudited)

     
Assets        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $2,082,128  $4,717,068 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $598,704 and $666,315, respectively

  3,355,044   2,055,694 

Notes receivable, current portion, less current portion of the valuation allowance of $43,158 and $35,173, respectively

  298,700   23,698 

Refundable income taxes

  45,990   344,885 

Inventories

  3,670,076   3,639,780 

Other

  628,040   340,847 

Current assets held for sale

  -   83,004 

Total current assets

  10,079,978   11,204,976 
         

Property and Equipment, Net

  7,634,552   5,710,739 
         

Other Assets

        

Notes receivable, less current portion and valuation allowance of $30,793 and $38,778, respectively

  862,827   94,076 

Goodwill, net

  575,608   575,608 

Intangible assets, net

  244,748   265,927 

Lease right of use asset

  1,868,664   2,355,601 

Other

  14,006   14,054 

Long-term assets held for sale

  -   1,765,846 

Total other assets

  3,565,853   5,071,112 
         

Total Assets

 $21,280,383  $21,986,827 
         

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

        

Current Liabilities

        

Line of credit

 $1,000,000  $- 

Accounts payable

  3,287,366   2,189,760 

Accrued salaries and wages

  1,057,057   978,606 

Gift card liabilities

  380,145   592,932 

Other accrued expenses

  541,774   162,346 

Contract liabilities

  154,830   161,137 

Lease liability

  658,265   746,506 

Current liabilities held for sale

  -   178,939 

Total current liabilities

  7,079,437   5,010,226 
         

Lease Liability, Less Current Portion

  1,212,291   1,640,017 

Contract Liabilities, Less Current Portion

  707,137   782,278 

Long-term liabilities - held for sale

  -   184,142 

Commitments and Contingencies

          
         

Stockholders' Equity

        

Preferred stock, $.001 par value per share; 250,000 authorized; -0- shares issued and outstanding

  -   - 

Common stock, $.001 par value, 46,000,000 shares authorized, 6,303,769 shares and 6,257,137 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

  6,304   6,257 

Additional paid-in capital

  9,948,630   9,457,875 

Retained earnings

  2,326,584   4,906,032 
         

Total stockholders' equity

  12,281,518   14,370,164 
         

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 $21,280,383  $21,986,827 

 

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

 

 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

November 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

               

Net income (loss)

    (2,579,448 )     (3,968,106 )

Less: Net Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

    703,834       (333,691 )

Net Loss from continuing operations

    (3,283,282 )     (3,634,415 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

         

Depreciation and amortization

    639,932       567,414  

Provision for obsolete inventory

    62,678       166,255  

Provision for loss on accounts and notes receivable

    -       (127,000 )

Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of property and equipment

    (37,671 )     (14,403 )

Expense recorded for stock compensation

    490,802       471,530  

Deferred income taxes

    -       722,163  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable

    (1,338,521 )     (1,176,382 )

Refundable income taxes

    298,895       303,779  

Inventories

    230,135       (2,102,468 )

Contract Liabilities

    (81,448 )     5,281  

Other current assets

    (286,170 )     (111,521 )

Accounts payable

    557,770       1,952,220  

Accrued liabilities

    221,757       (1,245,973 )

Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations

    (2,525,123 )     (4,223,520 )

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations

    (39,242 )     640,102  

Net cash used in operating activities

    (2,564,365 )     (3,583,418 )
                 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

               

Addition to notes receivable

    (49,476 )     (58,635 )

Proceeds received on notes receivable

    56,595       49,254  

Proceeds from sale or distribution of assets

    112,131       22,289  

Purchases of property and equipment

    (2,617,026 )     (778,185 )

Decrease (increase) in other assets

    9,463       10,000  

Net cash used in by investing activities of continuing operations

    (2,488,313 )     (755,277 )

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations

    1,417,738       (32,547 )

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (1,070,575 )     (787,824 )
                 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

               

Proceeds from the line of credit

    1,000,000       -  

Net cash provided by financing activities

    1,000,000       -  
                 

Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents

    (2,634,940 )     (4,371,242 )
                 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period

    4,717,068       7,587,374  
                 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period

    2,082,128       3,216,132  

 

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

 

 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

 

                   

Additional

                 
   

Common Stock

   

Paid-in

   

Retained

         
   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Capital

   

Earnings

   

Total

 

Balance as of August 31, 2022

    6,223,234     $ 6,223     $ 9,087,530     $ 6,830,683     $ 15,924,436  

Consolidated net loss

   

-

      -       -       (211,979 )     (211,979 )

Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other

    15,542       16       (16 )     -       -  

Equity compensation, restricted stock units and stock options

    -       -       190,893       -       190,893  

Balance as of November 30, 2022

    6,238,776     $ 6,239     $ 9,278,407     $ 6,618,704     $ 15,903,350  
                                         

Balance as of February 28, 2022

    6,186,356       6,186     $ 8,806,930     $ 10,586,810     $ 19,399,926  

Consolidated net loss

    -       -       -       (3,968,106 )     (3,968,106 )

Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other

    52,420       53       (53 )     -       -  

Equity compensation, restricted stock units and stock options

    -       -       471,530       -       471,530  

Balance as of November 30, 2022

    6,238,776     $ 6,239     $ 9,278,407     $ 6,618,704     $ 15,903,350  
                                         

Balance as of August 31, 2023

    6,299,825     $ 6,300     $ 9,782,415     $ 3,083,302     $ 12,872,017  

Consolidated net loss

    -       -       -       (756,718 )     (756,718 )

Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other

    3,944       4       (4 )     -       -  

Equity compensation, restricted stock units and stock options

    -       -       166,219       -       166,219  

Balance as of November 30, 2023

    6,303,769     $ 6,304     $ 9,948,630     $ 2,326,584     $ 12,281,518  
                                         

Balance as of February 28, 2023

    6,257,137       6,257     $ 9,457,875     $ 4,906,032     $ 14,370,164  

Consolidated net loss

    -       -       -       (2,579,448 )     (2,579,448 )

Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other

    46,632       47       (47 )     -       -  

Equity compensation, restricted stock units and stock options

    -       -       490,802       -       490,802  

Balance as of November 30, 2023

    6,303,769     $ 6,304     $ 9,948,630     $ 2,326,584     $ 12,281,518  

 

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

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Nature of Operations

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., a Delaware corporation, its wholly owned subsidiaries, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (a Colorado corporation), Aspen Leaf Yogurt, LLC (“ALY”), U-Swirl International, Inc. (dissolved in October 2023) (“U-Swirl”), and U-Swirl, Inc. (“SWRL”) (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”). 

 

The Company is an international franchisor, confectionery producer, and retail operator. Founded in 1981, the Company is headquartered in Durango, Colorado and produces an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products (“Durango Products”). The Company also sells its candy in select locations outside of its franchised/licensed network of retail stores.

 

On February 24, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its three Company-owned U-Swirl locations.  Separately, on May 1, 2023, after the 2023 fiscal year end, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its franchise rights and intangible assets related to U-Swirl and associated brands.  As a result, the activities of the Company’s U-Swirl subsidiary that have historically been reported in the U-Swirl segment have been reported as discontinued operations.  See Note 16 –Discontinued Operations in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Company's discontinued operations, including net sales, operating earnings, and total assets by segment.  The Company’s financial statements reflect continuing operations only, unless otherwise noted.

 

The Company’s revenues are currently derived from three principal sources: sales to franchisees and others of premium chocolates and other confectionery products manufactured by the Company; the collection of initial franchise fees and royalties from franchisees’ sales; and sales at Company-owned stores of premium chocolates and other confectionery products including gourmet caramel apples.

 

The Company does not have a material amount of financial assets or liabilities that are required under U.S. GAAP to be measured on a recurring basis at fair value. The Company is not a party to any material derivative financial instruments. The Company does not have a material amount of non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities that are required under U.S. GAAP to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company has not elected to use the fair value measurement option, as permitted under U.S. GAAP, for any assets or liabilities for which fair value measurement is not presently required. The Company believes the fair values of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts due to their short duration.

 

The following table summarizes the number of stores operating under the Rocky Mountain Chocolate brand at November 30, 2023:

 

  

Stores Open at 2/28/2023

  

Opened

  

Closed

  

Sold

  

Stores Open

at 11/30/2023

  

Sold, Not

Yet Open

  

Total

 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

                            

Company-owned stores

  1   1   -   -   2   -   2 

Franchise stores - Domestic stores and kiosks

  153   5   (7)  (1)  150   3   152 

International license stores

  4   -   -   -   4   -   4 

Co-branded stores

  111   3   (1)  -   113   -   113 
                             

Total

  269              269   3   271 

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (of a normal and recurring nature) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, filed with the SEC on May 30, 2023. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

 

Subsequent Events

 

Management evaluated all activity of the Company through the issue date of these consolidated financial statements and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Except for the recent accounting pronouncements described below, other recent accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on our interim consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. ASU 2016-13 will require immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of many financial assets, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for credit losses on loans and other financial instruments. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 effective March 1, 2023. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net

 

Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers in the ordinary course of business and are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Notes receivable generally reflect the sale of assets. Accounts and notes receivable are stated at the net amount expected to be collected, using an estimate of current expected credit losses to determine the allowance for expected credit losses. The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts and notes receivable and determines the appropriate allowance for expected credit losses based on a combination of factors, including the aging of the receivables and historical collection trends. When the Company is aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, the Company may individually evaluate the related receivable to determine the allowance for expected credit losses. The Company uses specific criteria to determine uncollectible receivables to be written off, including bankruptcy filings, the referral of customer accounts to outside parties for collection, and the length that accounts remain past due.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

On December 14, 2022 the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”), by and among the Company, Bradley L. Radoff, an individual (“Radoff”), Andrew T. Berger, an individual, AB Value Partners, LP (“AB Value Partners”), AB Value Management LLC (“AB Value Management” and, together with AB Value Partners, “AB Value” and, together with Radoff, “ABV-Radoff”), and Mary Bradley, an individual, pertaining to, among other things, the dismissal of all pending lawsuits between the parties.

 

Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company and ABV-Radoff agreed to a “Standstill Period” commencing on the effective date of the agreement and ending on the date that is forty-five (45) days prior to the beginning of the Company’s advance notice period for the nomination of directors at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. During the Standstill Period, ABV-Radoff agreed, subject to certain exceptions, other than in Rule 144 open market broker sale transactions where the identity of the purchaser is not known and in underwritten widely dispersed public offerings, not to sell, offer, or agree to sell directly or indirectly, through swap or hedging transactions or otherwise, the securities of the Company or any rights decoupled from the underlying securities of the Company held by ABV-Radoff to any person or entity other than the Company or an affiliate of ABV-Radoff (a “Third Party”) that, to the ABV-Radoff’s knowledge would result in such Third Party, together with its Affiliates and Associates (as such terms are defined in the Settlement Agreement), owning, controlling, or otherwise having beneficial ownership or other ownership interest in the aggregate of more than 4.9% of the Company’s common stock outstanding at such time, or would increase the beneficial ownership or other ownership interest of any Third Party who, together with its Affiliates and Associates, has a beneficial ownership or other ownership interest in the aggregate of more than 4.9% of the shares Common Stock outstanding at such time (such restrictions collectively, the “Lock-Up Restriction”).

 

On August 3, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized and approved the Company to issue a limited waiver (the “Limited Waiver”) of the Lock-Up Restriction with regard to a sale by ABV-Radoff of up to 200,000 shares of Common Stock to Global Value Investment Corp. (“GVIC”) to be consummated by August 7, 2023. Jeffrey Geygan, the Company’s Chairman of the Board, is the chief executive officer and a principal of GVIC. Other than as waived by the Limited Waiver, the Settlement Agreement remains in full force and effect and the rights and obligations under the Settlement Agreement of each of the parties remain unchanged.

 

 

Liquidity

 

As of November 30, 2023, we were not in compliance with the requirement under a credit agreement, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (the “Lender”) to maintain a ratio of total current assets to total current liabilities of at least 1.5 to 1. Our current ratio as of November 30, 2023 was 1.42 to 1. We have requested a waiver from the Lender, but we have not yet received approval. We were in compliance, however, with all other aspects of the Credit Agreement.

 

As a result of our noncompliance, under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Lender has the option, but not the obligation, to immediately demand repayment of all funds drawn down under the Credit Line. As of November 30.2023 and as of the date of this Quarterly Report, we had enough cash on hand to satisfy our obligations under the Credit Line if the Lender exercised its option to demand repayment. If the Lender exercises its option and demands repayment at some time in the future, however, we may not have sufficient funds available to make the payments required. If we are unable to repay amounts owed, the Lender may be entitled to foreclose on and sell substantially all of our assets, which secure our borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

 

In addition, the Lender retains the right to act on covenant violations that occur after the date of delivery of any waiver. If the Lender were to decline to grant us a waiver and instead demand repayment in the future, we may need to seek alternative financing to pay these obligations as the Company may not have sufficient facilities or sufficient cash on hand at that time to satisfy these obligations.

 

The Company is exploring various means of strengthening its liquidity position and ensuring compliance with its debt financing covenants, which may include the obtaining of waivers from the Lender and/or, amending our Credit Line facility. We are also exploring supplemental debt facilities for other operational activities.

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 

NOTE 2 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 
Cash paid (received) for:        

Interest

 $25,127  $25,000 

Income taxes

  (298,895)  (303,777)

Supplemental disclosure of non‑cash investing activities

        

Sale of assets in exchange for note receivable

 $1,000,000  $- 

 

 

NOTE 3 –REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

 

The Company recognizes revenue from contracts with its customers in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification® (“ASC”) 606, which provides that revenues are recognized when control of promised goods or services is transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received for those goods or services. The Company generally receives a fee associated with the Franchise Agreement or License Agreement (collectively “Customer Contracts”) at the time that the Customer Contract is entered. These Customer Contracts have a term of up to 20 years; however, the majority of Customer Contracts have a term of 10 years. During the term of the Customer Contract, the Company is obligated to many performance obligations that the Company has determined are not distinct. The resulting treatment of revenue from Customer Contracts is that the revenue is recognized proportionately over the life of the Customer Contract.

 

Initial Franchise Fees, License Fees, Transfer Fees and Renewal Fees

 

The initial franchise services are not distinct from the continuing rights or services offered during the term of the franchise agreement, and are treated as a single performance obligation. Initial franchise fees are being recognized as the Company satisfies the performance obligation over the term of the franchise agreement, which is generally 10 years.

 

The following table summarizes contract liabilities as of November 30, 2023 and November 30, 2022:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30:

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Contract liabilities at the beginning of the year:

 $943,415  $962,571 

Revenue recognized

  (126,948)  (147,720)

Contract fees received

  45,500   153,000 

Contract liabilities at the end of the period:

 $861,967  $967,851 

 

At November 30, 2023, annual revenue expected to be recognized in the future, related to performance obligations that are not yet fully satisfied, are estimated to be the following:

 

FYE 24

 $81,725 

FYE 25

  149,744 

FYE 26

  137,026 

FYE 27

  123,907 

FYE 28

  96,390 

Thereafter

  273,175 

Total

 $861,967 

 

Gift Cards

 

The Company’s franchisees sell gift cards, which do not have expiration dates or non-usage fees. The proceeds from the sale of gift cards by the franchisees are accumulated by the Company and paid out to the franchisees upon customer redemption. ASC 606 requires the use of the “proportionate” method for recognizing breakage. Under the guidance of ASC 606, the Company recognizes breakage from gift cards when the gift card is redeemed by the customer, or the Company determines the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer is remote (“gift card breakage”). The determination of the gift card breakage rate is based upon Company-specific historical redemption patterns.

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

Durango Product Sales of Confectionary Items, Retail Sales and Royalty and Marketing Fees

 

Confectionary items sold to the Company’s franchisees, others and its Company-owned stores sales are recognized at the time of the underlying sale, based on the terms of the sale and when ownership of the inventory is transferred, and are presented net of sales taxes and discounts. Royalties and marketing fees from franchised or licensed locations, which are based on a percent of our franchisees’ sales, are recognized at the time the sales occur.

 

 

NOTE 4 – DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE         

 

The following table presents disaggregated revenue by method of recognition and segment:

 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2023

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $41,033  $-  $-  $41,033 

 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   6,058,117   -   6,058,117 

Retail sales

  -   -   363,584   363,584 

Royalty and marketing fees

  1,234,667   -   -   1,234,667 

Total

 $1,275,700  $6,058,117  $363,584  $7,697,401 

 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2022

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $48,965  $-  $-  $48,965 

 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   7,284,940   -   7,284,940 

Retail sales

  -   -   301,594   301,594 

Royalty and marketing fees

  1,189,594   -   -   1,189,594 

Total

 $1,238,559  $7,284,940  $301,594  $8,825,093 

 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2023

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $126,948  $-  $-  $126,948 

 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   15,589,341   -   15,589,341 

Retail sales

  -   -   864,400   864,400 

Royalty and marketing fees

  4,110,576   -   -   4,110,576 

Total

 $4,237,524  $15,589,341  $864,400  $20,691,265 

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2022

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $147,720  $-  $-  $147,720 

 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   17,250,750   -   17,250,750 

Retail sales

  -   -   815,197   815,197 

Royalty and marketing fees

  4,070,980   -   -   4,070,980 

Total

 $4,218,700  $17,250,750  $815,197  $22,284,647 

 

 

NOTE 5 – INVENTORIES

 

Inventories consist of the following:

 

  

November 30, 2023

  

February 28, 2023

 

Ingredients and supplies

 $2,330,450  $2,481,510 

Finished candy

  1,627,302   1,567,887 

Reserve for slow moving inventory

  (287,676)  (409,617)

Total inventories

 $3,670,076  $3,639,780 

 

 

NOTE 6 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

Property and equipment consist of the following:

 

  

November 30, 2023

  

February 28, 2023

 

Land

 $513,618  $513,618 

Building

  5,108,950   5,151,886 

Machinery and equipment

  12,160,469   10,152,211 

Furniture and fixtures

  590,204   512,172 

Leasehold improvements

  132,027   134,010 

Transportation equipment

  322,067   476,376 
   18,827,335   16,940,273 
         

Less accumulated depreciation

  (11,192,783)  (11,229,534)

Property and equipment, net

 $7,634,552  $5,710,739 

 

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment totaled $223,477 and $639,931 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared to $188,997 and $567,414 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 

NOTE 7 – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Goodwill and intangible assets consist of the following:

 

   

November 30, 2023

  

February 28, 2023

 
 

Amortization

Period (Years)

 

Gross Carrying

Value

  

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Gross Carrying

Value

  

Accumulated

Amortization

 
Intangible assets subject to amortization                  

Store design 

10

 $394,826  $272,993  $394,826  $259,314 

Trademarks

5-20

  259,339   136,424   259,339   128,924 
Total   654,165   409,417   654,165   388,238 
Goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization                  

Franchising segment-

                 

Company stores goodwill

 $360,972      $360,972     

Franchising goodwill

  97,318       97,318     

Manufacturing segment-goodwill

  97,318       97,318     

Trademarks

  20,000       20,000     
Total    575,608       575,608     
                  
Total Goodwill and Intangible Assets   $1,229,773  $409,417  $1,229,773  $388,238 

 

Amortization expense related to intangible assets totaled $6,852 and $21,179 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared to $7,226 and $21,678 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, respectively.

 

At November 30, 2023, annual amortization of intangible assets, based upon the Company’s existing intangible assets and current useful lives, is estimated to be the following:

 

FYE 24

 $6,850 

FYE 25

  27,405 

FYE 26

  27,405 

FYE 27

  27,405 

FYE 28

  27,405 

Thereafter

  128,278 

Total

 $244,748 

 

 

NOTE 8 – LINE OF CREDIT

 

Revolving Credit Line

 

Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, we have a $4.0 million credit line for general corporate and working capital purposes, of which $3.0 million was available for borrowing (subject to certain borrowing-based limitations) as of November 30, 2023 (the “Credit Line”). The Credit Line is secured by substantially all of our assets, except retail store assets. Interest on borrowings is at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 2.37% (7.68% at November 30, 2023 and 6.92% at February 28, 2023). Additionally, the Credit Line is subject to various financial ratio and leverage covenants.

 

As of November 30, 2023 we were not in compliance with the requirement under the Credit Agreement to maintain a ratio of total current assets to total current liabilities of at least 1.5 to 1. Our current ratio as of November 30, 2023 was 1.42 to 1. We have requested a waiver from the Lender, but we have not yet received approval. We were in compliance, however, with all other aspects of the Credit Agreement. Refer to note 1 for further information.

 

 

 

NOTE 9 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Warrants

 

In connection with a terminated supplier agreement with a former customer of the Company, the Company issued a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to 960,677 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $8.76 per share. The Warrant Shares were to vest in annual tranches in varying amounts following each contract year under the terminated supplier agreement, and was subject to, and only upon, achievement of certain revenue thresholds on an annual or cumulative five-year basis in connection with its performance under the terminated supplier agreement. The Warrant was to expire six months after the final and conclusive determination of revenue thresholds for the fifth contract year and the cumulative revenue determination in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

On November 1, 2022, the Company sent a formal notice to the customer terminating the agreement. As of November 30, 2023, no Warrant Shares had vested and, subsequent to the termination by the Company of supplier agreement, the Company has no remaining material obligations under the Warrant.

 

The Company determined that the grant date fair value of the Warrant was de minimis and did not record any amount in consideration of the warrants. The Company utilized a Monte Carlo model for purposes of determining the grant date fair value.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Under the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “2007 Plan”), the Company may authorize and grant stock awards to employees, non-employee directors and certain other eligible participants, including stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units.

 

The Company recognized $166,219 and $490,802 of stock-based compensation expense during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared with $190,892 and $471,530 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, respectively. Compensation costs related to stock-based compensation are generally amortized over the vesting period of the stock awards. 

 

The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity during the nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of February 28:

  154,131   105,978 

Granted

  157,145   94,892 

Vested

  (46,632)  (52,421)

Cancelled/forfeited

  (1,762)  (1,232)

Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of November 30:

  262,882   147,217 
         

Weighted average grant date fair value

 $4.92  $5.28 

Weighted average remaining vesting period (in years)

  1.88   2.05 

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Outstanding stock options as of February 28:

  36,144   - 

Granted

  -   36,144 

Exercised

  -   - 

Cancelled/forfeited

  -   - 

Outstanding stock options as of November 30:

  36,144   36,144 
         

Weighted average exercise price

  6.49   6.49 

Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)

  8.51   9.51 

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2023, the Company issued 6,338 restricted stock units to Starlette Johnson, a non-employee director, with a grant date fair value of $32,070. This restricted stock unit award vests 25% on the grant date and 25% each quarter thereafter until November 30, 2024.

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2023, the Company issued 82,953 restricted stock units subject to vesting based on the achievement of company performance goals and 48,263 restricted stock units that vest over time. These issuances were made to Robert Sarlls, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Allen Arroyo, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, and Andrew Ford, the Company’s Vice President – Sales and Marketing. These restricted stock units were issued with an aggregate grant date fair value of $750,556, or $5.72 per share, based upon a maximum issuance of 131,216 shares. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest following the end of the Company’s fiscal year ending February 2026 with respect to the target number of performance-based restricted stock units if the Company achieves metrics related to return on equity, omni-channel gross margin, average unit volume, and social media engagement lifetime value during the performance period, subject to continued service through the end of the performance period. The performance-based restricted stock units may vest from 75% to 110% of target units based upon actual performance. The time-based restricted stock units vest 33% annually on the anniversary date of the award until August 11, 2026.

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company issued 36,144 stock options and issued 94,892 performance-based restricted stock units subject to vesting based on the achievement of performance goals. These issuances were made to Messrs. Sarlls and Arroyo as a part of each of their respective incentive compensation structures. The stock options were issued with an aggregate grant date fair value of $77,267 or $2.14 per share. The performance-based restricted stock units were issued with an aggregate grant date fair value of $298,582 or $6.29 per share, based upon a target issuance of 47,446 shares of common stock. The stock options granted vest with respect to one-third of the shares on the last day of the Company’s current fiscal year ending February 29, 2024, and vest as to remaining shares in equal quarterly increments on the last day of each quarter until the final vesting on February 28, 2025. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest following the end of the Company’s fiscal year ending February 2025 with respect to the target number of performance-based restricted stock units if the Company achieves an annualized total shareholder return of 12.5% during the performance period, subject to continued service through the end of the performance period. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has discretion to determine the number of performance-based restricted stock units between 0-200% of the target number that will vest based on achievement of performance below or above the target performance goal.

 

The Company recognized $166,219 and $490,802 of stock-based compensation expense during the three- and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $190,893 and $471,530 during the three- and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2022, respectively. Compensation costs related to stock-based compensation are generally amortized over the vesting period of the stock awards.

 

Except as noted above, restricted stock units generally vest in equal annual installments over a period of five to six years. During the nine-month periods ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, restricted stock units vested and issued as 46,632 and 52,421 shares of common stock, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation expense of non-vested, non-forfeited restricted stock units and stock options granted as of November 30, 2023 was $950,522, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.88 years. Total unrecognized compensation expense of non-forfeited, performance vesting, restricted stock units as of November 30, 2023 was $429,481, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 2.50 years.

 

 

NOTE 10 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through the settlement of restricted stock units. Restricted stock units become dilutive within the period granted and remain dilutive until the units vest and are issued as common stock.

 

The weighted-average number of shares outstanding used in the computation of diluted earnings per share does not include outstanding common shares issuable if their effect would be anti-dilutive. During the nine months ended November 30, 2023, 182,875 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under unvested restricted stock units and stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. During the nine months ended November 30, 2022, 130,367 shares of issuable common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

 

NOTE 11 – LEASING ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Company conducts its retail operations in facilities leased under non-cancelable operating leases of up to ten years. Certain leases contain renewal options for between five and ten additional years at increased monthly rentals. Some of the leases provide for contingent rentals based on sales in excess of predetermined base levels.

 

The Company acts as primary lessee of some franchised store premises, which the Company then subleases to franchisees, but the majority of existing franchised locations are leased by the franchisee directly.

 

In some instances, the Company has leased space for its Company-owned locations that are now occupied by franchisees. When the Company-owned location was sold or transferred, the store was subleased to the franchisee who is responsible for the monthly rent and other obligations under the lease.

 

The Company also leases trucking equipment and warehouse space in support of its production operations. Expense associated with trucking and warehouse leases is included in cost of sales on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

The Company accounts for payments related to lease liabilities on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  During the nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, lease expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations was $447,498 and $438,011, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

The lease liability reflects the present value of the Company’s estimated future minimum lease payments over the life of its leases.  This includes known escalations and renewal option periods reasonably assured of being exercised. Typically, renewal options are considered reasonably assured of being exercised if the sales performance of the location remains strong. Therefore, the right of use asset and lease liability include an assumption on renewal options that have not yet been exercised by the Company and are not currently a future obligation. The Company has separated non-lease components from lease components in the recognition of the Asset and Liability except in instances where such costs were not practical to separate. To the extent that occupancy costs, such as site maintenance, are included in the asset and liability, the impact is immaterial. For franchised locations, the related occupancy costs including property taxes, insurance and site maintenance are generally required to be paid by the franchisees as part of the franchise arrangement. In addition, the Company is the lessee under non-store related leases such as storage facilities and trucking equipment. For leases where the implicit rate is not readily determinable, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate to calculate the lease liability that represents an estimate of the interest rate the Company would incur to borrow on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease. The weighted average discount rate used for operating leases was 3.3% as of November 30, 2023. The total estimated future minimum lease payments is $2.0 million.

 

As of November 30, 2023, maturities of lease liabilities for the Company’s operating leases were as follows:

 

FYE 24

 $191,186 

FYE 25

  611,988 

FYE 26

  514,346 

FYE 27

  242,558 

FYE 28

  71,671 

Thereafter

  390,450 

Total

 $2,022,199 
     

Less: imputed interest

  (151,643)

Present value of lease liabilities:

 $1,870,556 
     

Weighted average lease term

  5.4 

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company entered into new lease agreements representing a future lease liability of $46,250 and $636,202, respectively.

 

 

NOTE 12 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Employment Agreement Payments upon a Change in Control

 

The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain of our current executives which contain, among other things, "change in control" severance provisions.

 

Robert J. Sarlls

 

The employment agreement of Robert J. Sarlls, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, provides for the following upon “change in control:” if Mr. Sarlls’ employment is involuntarily terminated without cause or if he resigns for good reason on or within 2 years following consummation of a change in control, a cash severance amount (15 months of base salary) which would otherwise be payable on the regular payroll schedule over a 15-month period following separation (if severance were due outside the change in control context) will be accelerated and paid in a lump sum promptly following separation. Mr. Sarlls’ agreement incorporates by reference the change in control definition set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(5).

 

A. Allen Arroyo

 

The employment agreement of A. Allen Arroyo, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, provides for the following upon “change in control:” If Mr. Arroyo’s employment is involuntarily terminated without cause or if he resigns for good reason on or within 2 years following consummation of a change in control, a cash severance amount (9 months of base salary) which would otherwise be payable on the regular payroll schedule over a 9-month period following separation (if severance were due outside the change in control context) will be accelerated and paid in a lump sum promptly following separation. Mr. Arroyo’s agreement incorporates by reference the change in control definition set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(5).

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

Retirement Agreement

 

Gregory L. Pope, Sr.

 

On May 8, 2023, the Company announced that Gregory L. Pope, Sr., Senior Vice President – Franchise Development, retired effective as of May 3, 2023 (the “Retirement Date”). In connection with his retirement, the Company and Mr. Pope entered into a retirement agreement and general release (the “Retirement Agreement”) that provides (i) Mr. Pope will provide consulting services to the Company, as an independent contractor, until December 31, 2023, for a monthly consulting fee of $22,000, (ii) a retirement bonus of 26 equal bi-weekly payments of $12,500 (less tax withholding) payable beginning November 2023, (iii) for accelerated vesting of 8,332 non-vested restricted stock units as of the Retirement Date, (iv) payment of the cost of Mr. Pope’s COBRA premiums for up to 18 months, and (v) reimbursement of Mr. Pope’s legal fees incurred in connection with the Retirement Agreement (not to exceed $7,500). In addition, the Retirement Agreement includes covenants related to cooperation, non-solicitation, and employment, as well as customary release of claims and non-disparagement provisions in favor of the Company, and a non-disparagement provision in favor of Mr. Pope. As of November 30, 2023, the Company had accrued $345,124 of expense associated with the Retirement Agreement.

 

Purchase contracts

 

The Company frequently enters into purchase contracts of between six to 18 months for chocolate and certain nuts and other ingredients. These contracts permit the Company to purchase the specified commodity at a fixed price on an as-needed basis during the term of the contract. Because prices for these products may fluctuate, the Company may benefit if prices rise during the terms of these contracts, but it may be required to pay above-market prices if prices fall and it is unable to renegotiate the terms of the contract. As of November 30, 2023, the Company contracted for approximately $229,000 of raw materials under such agreements. The Company has designated these contracts as normal under the normal purchase and sale exception under the accounting standards for derivatives. These contracts are not entered into for speculative purposes.

 

Litigation

 

From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations. The Company records accruals for outstanding legal matters when it believes it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.  At November 30, 2023, the Company was not a party to any legal proceedings that were expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or operating results.

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 

NOTE 13 – OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

The Company classifies its business interests into three reportable segments: Franchising, Production, Retail Stores. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 to these consolidated financial statements. The Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates performance and allocates resources based on operating contribution, which excludes unallocated corporate general and administrative costs and income tax expense or benefit. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic businesses that utilize common merchandising, distribution, and marketing functions, as well as common information systems and corporate administration. All inter-segment sales prices are market based. Each segment is managed separately because of the differences in required infrastructure and the differences in products and services:

 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2023

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $1,275,700  $6,394,694  $363,584  $-  $8,033,978 

Intersegment revenues

  -   (336,577)  -   -   (336,577)

Revenue from external customers

  1,275,700   6,058,117   363,584   -   7,697,401 

Segment profit (loss)

  299,677   286,858   30,374   (1,373,627)  (756,718)

Total assets

  1,154,926   12,713,718   493,498   6,918,241   21,280,383 

Capital expenditures

  20,751   1,134,371   249   128,152   1,283,523 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $7,217  $188,708  $2,445  $25,107  $223,477 

 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2022

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $1,239,938  $7,629,146  $301,594  $-  $9,170,678 

Intersegment revenues

  (1,379)  (344,206)  -   -   (345,585)

Revenue from external customers

  1,238,559   7,284,940   301,594   -   8,825,093 

Segment profit (loss)

  337,225   1,534,725   45,035   (2,113,142)  (196,157)

Total assets

  1,010,798   13,639,903   624,705   5,428,786   20,704,192 

Capital expenditures

  15,925   150,735   4,860   -   171,520 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $8,432  $161,515  $1,407  $17,643  $188,997 

 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2023

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $4,238,017  $16,385,975  $864,400  $-  $21,488,392 

Intersegment revenues

  (493)  (796,634)  -   -   (797,127)

Revenue from external customers

  4,237,524   15,589,341   864,400   -   20,691,265 

Segment profit (loss)

  1,266,668   421,613   60,216   (5,031,779)  (3,283,282)

Total assets

  1,154,926   12,713,718   493,498   6,918,241   21,280,383 

Capital expenditures

  52,848   2,166,138   19,761   378,279   2,617,026 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $22,793  $544,691  $5,430  $67,018  $639,932 

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2022

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $4,222,694  $18,143,863  $815,197  $-  $23,181,754 

Intersegment revenues

  (3,994)  (893,113)  -   -   (897,107)

Revenue from external customers

  4,218,700   17,250,750   815,197   -   22,284,647 

Segment profit (loss)

  1,756,239   3,062,876   27,947   (7,779,818)  (2,932,756)

Total assets

  1,010,798   13,639,903   624,705   5,428,786   20,704,192 

Capital expenditures

  17,106   685,420   5,435   70,224   778,185 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $25,871  $484,980  $4,231  $52,332  $567,414 

 

 

NOTE 14 – CONTESTED SOLICITATION OF PROXIES

 

Contested Solicitation of Proxies

 

During the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company incurred costs associated with a stockholder’s contested solicitation of proxies in connection with its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. During the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company incurred approximately $764,000 and $2.9 million, respectively, of costs associated with the contested solicitation of proxies, compared with no comparable costs incurred in the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023. These costs are recognized as general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

 

NOTE 15 – INCOME TAXES

 

The Company provides for income taxes pursuant to the liability method. The liability method requires recognition of deferred income taxes based on temporary differences between financial reporting and income tax basis of assets and liabilities, using current enacted income tax rates and regulations. These differences will result in taxable income or deductions in future years when the reported amount of the asset or liability is recovered or settled, respectively. Considerable judgment is required in determining when these events may occur and whether recovery of an asset, including the utilization of a net operating loss or other carryforward prior to its expiration, is more likely than not.

 

Realization of the Company's deferred tax assets is dependent upon the Company generating sufficient taxable income, in the appropriate tax jurisdictions, in future years, to obtain benefit from the reversal of net deductible temporary differences. The amount of deferred tax assets considered realizable is subject to adjustment in future periods if estimates of future taxable income are changed. A valuation allowance to reduce the carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is established when it is more likely than not that we will not realize some portion or all of the tax benefit of our deferred income tax assets. We evaluate, on a quarterly basis, whether it is more likely than not that our deferred income tax assets are realizable based upon recent past financial performance, tax reporting positions, and expectations of future taxable income. The determination of deferred tax assets is subject to estimates and assumptions. We periodically evaluate our deferred tax assets to determine if our assumptions and estimates should change.

 

During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, the Company incurred a significant loss before income taxes, primarily as a result of substantial costs associated with a stockholder’s contested solicitation of proxies in connection with its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. Management evaluated recent losses before income taxes and determined that it is no longer more likely than not that our deferred income taxes are fully realized. Because of this determination, the Company reserved for approximately $2.0 million of deferred tax assets. As of November 30, 2023, the Company has a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.

 

 

NOTE 16 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

On February 24, 2023 and May 1, 2023, the Company entered into agreements to sell: 1) all operating assets and inventory associated with the Company’s three U-Swirl Company-owned locations, and 2) all franchise rights and intangible assets associated with the franchise operations of U-Swirl, respectively. The May 1, 2023 sale was completed pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), dated May 1, 2023, by and among the Company, as guarantor, U Swirl as seller, LLC (“Purchaser”), a related company of Fosters Freeze, Inc., a California corporation. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, on the Closing Date, Purchaser paid to U-Swirl $2,757,738, consisting of approximately (i) $1.75 million in cash and (ii) $1.0 million evidenced by a three-year secured promissory note in the aggregate original principal amount of $1.0 million. As a result of these asset sales, the activities of the Company’s subsidiary, U-Swirl, which were previously recorded to the U-Swirl operating segment are reported as discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations, consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of cash flows for all periods presented. The majority of the assets and liabilities of U-Swirl met the accounting criteria to be classified as held for sale and were aggregated and reported on separate lines of the respective statements.

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

On October 31, 2023, we filed a certificate of dissolution with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada with respect to U-Swirl. As a result, U-Swirl is effectively fully dissolved and no longer in legal existence.

 

The following table discloses the results of operations of the businesses reported as discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

  

Three Months Ended November 30,

  

Nine Months Ended November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Total Revenue

 $-  $650,288  $212,242  $2,542,991 

Cost of sales

  -   142,218   -   528,759 

Operating Expenses

  -   523,892   143,198   1,661,310 

Gain on disposal of assets

  -   -   (634,790)  - 

Other income (expense), net

  -   -   -   - 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

  -   (15,822)  703,834   352,922 

Income tax provision (benefit)

  -   -   -   686,613 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 $-  $(15,822) $703,834  $(333,691)

 

The following table reflects the summary of assets and liabilities held for sale for U-Swirl as of November 30, 2023 and February 28, 2023, respectively:

 

  

November 30,

  

February 28,

 
  

2023

  

2023

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 $-  $75,914 

Inventory, net

  -   6,067 

Other

  -   1,023 

Current assets held for sale

  -   83,004 
         

Franchise rights, net

  -   1,708,336 

Intangible assets, net

  -   48,095 

Other

  -   9,415 

Long-term assets held for sale

  -   1,765,846 

Total Assets Held for Sale

  -   1,848,850 
         

Accounts payable

  -   125,802 

Accrued compensation

  -   11,205 

Accrued liabilities

  -   11,981 

Contract liabilities

  -   29,951 

Current liabilities held for sale

  -   178,939 
         

Contract liabilities, less current portion

  -   184,142 

Long term liabilities held for sale

  -   184,142 

Total Liabilities Held for Sale

 $-  $363,081 

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM (UNAUDITED) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

The following table summarizes the gain recognized during the three months ended November 30, 2023 related to the sale of assets on May 1, 2023, as described above:

 

Cash proceeds from the sale of assets

 $1,757,738 

Notes receivable

  1,000,000 
     

Total consideration received

  2,757,738 
     

Assets and liabilities transferred

    

Franchise rights

  1,703,325 

Inventory

  6,067 

Liabilities

  (229,431)
     

Net assets transferred

  1,479,961 
     

Costs associated with the sale of assets

  642,987 
     

Gain on disposal of assets

 $634,790 

 

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Item 2.

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is qualified by reference and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes, and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contained in our Annual Report on 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023 (the Annual Report) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 30, 2023.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

In addition to historical information, the following discussion contains certain forward-looking information. See Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in this Quarterly Report for certain information concerning forward-looking statements.

 

Overview

 

We are an international franchisor, confectionery producer, and retail operator. Founded in 1981, we are headquartered in Durango, Colorado and produce an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products (“Durango Products”). Our revenues and profitability are derived principally from our franchised/licensed network of retail stores that feature chocolate and other confectionary products including gourmet caramel apples. We also sell our candy outside of our network of retail stores. As of November 30, 2023, there were two Company-owned, 113 licensee-owned and 156 franchised Rocky Mountain Chocolate stores operating in 37 U.S. states, Panama, and the Philippines.

 

Recent Developments

 

On November 10, 2023, our board of directors adopted stock ownership guidelines for our non-employee directors and executive officers. Under the guidelines, non-employee directors are required to own certain eligible securities (“Eligible Shares”) of the Company worth three (3) times the cash portion of their annual directors’ base fees paid in cash, not including any retainers for service as the Board Chair or as a Board Committee Chair. Our Chief Executive Officer is required to own Eligible Shares worth three (3) times his base salary. Other executive officers of the Company are required to own Eligible Shares worth one (1) times their base salary. Non-employee directors elected prior to November 16, 2021 will have five (5) years from November 16, 2021 to meet the holding requirements. Non-employee directors elected after November 16, 2021 and up to November 10, 2023, will have five (5) years from the date of his or her election to meet the holding requirements. Executive officers serving as of November 10, 2023 will have five (5) years from that date to meet the minimum ownership requirement. All directors and executive officers who are elected or appointed after November 10, 2023 will have five (5) years from the time they are elected or appointed to meet the minimum ownership requirement.

 

Labor and Supply Chain

 

As a result of macro-economic inflationary trends and disruptions to the global supply chain, we have experienced and expect to continue to experience higher raw material, labor, and freight costs. For additional information, see Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report.

 

Contested Solicitation of Proxies

 

During the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, we incurred costs associated with a stockholder’s contested solicitation of proxies in connection with its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. During the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, we incurred approximately $764,000 and $2.9 million, respectively, of costs associated with the contested solicitation of proxies, compared with no comparable costs incurred in the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023. These costs are recognized as general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2023, Compared to the Three Months Ended November 30, 2022

 

Results Summary

 

Basic loss per share from continuing operations increased from $(0.03) per share in the three months ended November 30, 2022 to a loss of $(0.12) per share in the three months ended November 30, 2023. Revenues from continuing operations decreased from $8.8 million in the three months ended November 30, 2022 to $7.7 million in the three months ended November 30, 2023. Loss from continuing operations increased from $0.2 million in the three months ended November 30, 2022 to a loss from continuing operations of $0.7 million in the three months ended November 30, 2023.

 

Revenues

 

   

Three Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

$

   

%

 

($'s in thousands)

 

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

Change

 

Durango Product sales

  $ 6,058     $ 7,285     $ (1,227 )     (16.8 )%

Retail sales

  $ 364     $ 302     $ 62       20.6 %

Franchise fees

  $ 41     $ 49     $ (8 )     (16.2 )%

Royalty and marketing fees

  $ 1,235     $ 1,190     $ 45       3.8 %

Total

  $ 7,697     $ 8,825     $ (1,128 )     (12.8 )%

 

Durango Product Sales

 

The decrease in Durango Product sales for the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022, was due to a 16.8%, or $1.2 million, decrease in shipments of product to our franchise network of franchised and licensed retails stores and to our outside omni-channel customers. Shipments to our network of franchised and licensed retail stores decreased by 15.7%, or $0.9 million. Shipment of products to our outside omni-channel network decreased by $0.3 million or 20.6% during the three months ended November 30, 2023, when compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022.

 

Retail Sales

 

Retail sales at Company-owned stores increased 20.6% during the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022. This increase was the result of the opening of a second Company-owned store in July 2023. Additionally, retail sales at our Company-owned store in Durango, Colorado, which was open in all periods, decreased by 1.1% during the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022.

 

Royalties, Marketing Fees, and Franchise Fees

 

The increase in royalties and marketing fees from the three months ended November 30, 2022 to the three months ended November 30, 2023 was primarily due to an increase in royalty revenue as a result of the Company’s purchase based royalty structure and an increase in same store sales at domestic Rocky Mountain Chocolate locations. Same store sales at domestic franchise Rocky Mountain Chocolate locations increased by 2.1% during the three months ended November 30, 2023 when compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022.

 

The decrease in franchise fee revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022 was the result of fewer franchise agreements outstanding and subject to revenue recognition.

 

 

Costs and Expenses

 

Cost of Sales

 

   

Three Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

$

   

%

 

($'s in thousands)

 

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

Change

 
                                 

Cost of sales - Durango Product

    5,631       5,614       17       0.3 %

Cost of sales - retail

    138       114       24       21.4 %

Franchise costs

    577       477       100       21.0 %

Sales and marketing

    532       573       (41 )     (7.2 )%

General and administrative

    1,333       2,081       (747 )     (35.9 )%

Retail operating

    186       138       48       35.1 %

Total

    8,397       8,995       (599 )     (6.7 )%

 

Gross Margin

 

   

Three Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

$

   

%

 

($'s in thousands)

 

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

Change

 
                                 

Durango Product gross margin

    428       1,671       (1,244 )     (74.4 )%

Retail gross margin

    226       188       38       20.0 %

Total

    653       1,859       (1,206 )     (64.9 )%

 

   

Three Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

%

   

%

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

Change

 

(Percent)

                               

Durango Product gross margin

    7.1 %     22.9 %     (15.8 )%     (69.0 )%

Retail gross margin

    62.0 %     62.3 %     (0.3 )%     (0.5 )%

Total

    10.2 %     24.5 %     (14.3 )%     (58.4 )%

 

Adjusted Gross Margin

 

   

Three Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

$

   

%

 

($'s in thousands)

 

2023

    2022    

Change

   

Change

 
                                 

Durango Product gross margin

    428       1,671       (1,244 )     (74.4 )%

Plus: depreciation and amortization

    188       160       28       17.2 %

Durango Product adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP measure)

    615       1,831       (1,216 )     (66.4 )%

Retail gross margin

    226       188       38       20.0 %

Total Adjusted Gross Margin (non-GAAP measure)

    841       2,019       (1,179 )     (58.4 )%
                                 

Durango Product adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP measure)

    10.2 %     25.1 %     (14.9 )%     (59.4 )%

Retail gross margin

    62.0 %     62.3 %     (0.3 )%     (0.5 )%

Total Adjusted Gross Margin (non-GAAP measure)

    13.1 %     26.6 %     (13.5 )%     (50.8 )%

 

 

Non-GAAP Measures

 

In addition to the results provided in accordance with GAAP, we provide certain non-GAAP measures, which present results on an adjusted basis. These are supplemental measures of performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin are non-GAAP measures. Adjusted gross margin is equal to the sum of our Durango Product adjusted gross margin plus our retail gross margin calculated in accordance with GAAP. Durango Product adjusted gross margin is equal to Durango Product gross margin plus depreciation and amortization expense. We believe adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin are helpful in understanding our past performance as a supplement to gross margin, Durango Product gross margin and other performance measures calculated in conformity with GAAP. We believe that adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin are useful to investors because they provide a measure of operating performance and our ability to generate cash that is unaffected by non-cash accounting measures. Additionally, we use adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin rather than gross margin and Durango Product gross margin to make incremental pricing decisions. Adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin have limitations as analytical tools because they exclude the impact of depreciation and amortization expense and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure reported under GAAP. Our use of capital assets makes depreciation and amortization expense a necessary component of our costs and our ability to generate income. Due to these limitations, we use adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin as measures of performance only in conjunction with GAAP measures of performance such as gross margin and Durango Product gross margin.

 

Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

 

Durango Product gross margins decreased to 7.1% in the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to 22.9% during the three months ended November 30, 2022, due primarily to a 20.7% increase in overhead costs, and an increase in other costs from hourly wage and raw material inflation realized in the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022.

 

Retail gross margins were relatively flat for the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to November 30, 2022.

 

Franchise Costs

 

The increase in franchise costs in the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022 was due primarily to an increase compensation expense and an increase in travel expenses. As a percentage of total royalty, marketing fees and franchise fee revenue, franchise costs increased to 45.2% in the three months ended November 30, 2023 from 38.5% in the three months ended November 30, 2022. This increase as a percentage of royalty, marketing and franchise fees is primarily a result of unchanged royalty revenues and higher franchise costs during the three months ended November 30, 2023.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

Sales and marketing costs decreased for the three months ended November 30, 2023 to $0.5 million compared to $0.6 million for the three months ended November 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to lower spending on advertising and collateral production.

 

General and Administrative

 

The decrease in general and administrative costs for the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022 was due primarily to a decrease in professional fees related to the costs associated with the contested solicitation of proxies in 2022. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 17.3% in the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to 23.6% in the three months ended November 30, 2022.

 

Retail Operating Expenses

 

The increase in retail operating expenses for the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022 was due primarily the conversion of a franchise unit into a Company-owned unit in July 2023. Retail operating expenses, as a percentage of retail sales, increased from 45.7% in the three months ended November 30, 2022 to 51.2% in the three months ended November 30, 2023. This increase is primarily the result of opening costs for the new Company store in Corpus Christi, TX.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales, was $36,000 in the three months ended November 30, 2023, an increase of 24.1% from $29,000 in the three months ended November 30, 2022. Depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales increased 17.5% to $188,000 in the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to $160,000 in the three months ended November 30, 2022. This increase was the result of acquiring new equipment for production and the associated increase in depreciation expense.

 

Other Income

 

Net other income was $18,600 in the three months ended November 30, 2023 compared to net other income of $3,100 incurred in the three months ended November 30, 2022.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

During the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, we did not incur any income tax benefit on a loss before income taxes of $717,000 and $196,000, respectively. See Note 14 to the financial statements for a description of income taxes, deferred tax assets and associated reserves.

 

 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended November 30, 2022

 

Results Summary

 

Basic loss per share from continuing operations decreased from $(0.58) per share for the nine months ended November 30, 2022, to a net loss of $(0.51) per share for the nine months ended November 30, 2023.  Revenues from continuing operations decreased 7.2% from $22.3 million for the nine months ended November 30, 2022, to $20.7 million for the nine months ended November 30, 2023. Loss from continuing operations increased from $2.9 million for the nine months ended November 30, 2022, to a loss from continuing operations of $3.3 million for the nine months ended November 30, 2023.  Net loss from continuing operations decreased from $3.6 million for the nine months ended November 30, 2022, to a net loss of $3.2 million for the nine months ended November 30, 2023. 

 

Revenues

 

   

Nine Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

$

   

%

 

($'s in thousands)

 

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

Change

 

Durango Product sales

    15,589       17,251       (1,661 )     (9.6 )%

Retail sales

    864       815       49       6.0 %

Franchise fees

    127       148       (21 )     (14.1 )%

Royalty and marketing fees

    4,111       4,071       40       1.0 %

Total

    20,691       22,285       (1,593 )     (7.2 )%

 

Durango Product Sales

 

The decrease in Durango Product sales for the nine months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022, was due to a 9.6%, or $1.6 million, decrease in shipments of product to our franchise network of franchised and licensed retails stores and to our outside omni-channel customers. Shipments to our network of franchised and licensed retail stores decreased by 7.0%, or $1.0 million. Shipment of products to our outside omni-channel network decreased by $0.6 million or 25.3% during the nine months ending November 30, 2023, when compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022.

 

Retail Sales

 

Retail sales at Company-owned stores increased 6.0% during the nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022. This increase was primarily the result of the opening of a second company store in July 2023. This was partially offset by the sale of a Company-owned store in the prior year (which resulted in only one remaining company-owned store). Retail sales at our Company-owned store in Durango, CO increased 6.2% during the nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022.

 

Royalties, Marketing Fees and Franchise Fees

 

Royalty and marketing fees were approximately unchanged from the nine months ended November 30, 2022 to the nine months ended November 30, 2023. Same store sales at domestic franchise Rocky Mountain Chocolate locations decreased by 1.3% during the nine months ended November 30, 2023 when compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022.

 

The decrease in franchise fee revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022 was the result of fewer franchise agreements outstanding and subject to revenue recognition.

 

 

Costs and Expenses

 

Cost of Sales

 

   

Nine Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

$

   

%

 

($'s in thousands)

 

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

Change

 
                                 

Cost of sales - Durango Product

    14,844       13,823       1,021       7.4 %

Cost of sales - retail

    316       320       (4 )     (1.4 )%

Franchise costs

    1,870       1,344       525       39.1 %

Sales and marketing

    1,447       1,482       (35 )     (2.4 )%

General and administrative

    4,952       7,723       (2,771 )     (35.9 )%

Retail operating

    451       447       4       0.8 %

Total

    23,880       25,140       (1,260 )     (5.0 )%

 

Gross Margin

 

   

Nine Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

$

   

%

 

($'s in thousands)

 

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

Change

 
                                 

Durango Product gross margin

    746       3,428       (2,682 )     (78.2 )%

Retail gross margin

    549       495       54       10.8 %

Total

    1,294.3       3,922.7       (2,628.4 )     (67.0 )%

 

   

Nine Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

%

   

%

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

Change

 

(Percent)

                               

Durango Product gross margin

    4.8 %     19.9 %     (15.1 )%     (75.9 )%

Retail gross margin

    63.5 %     60.7 %     2.7 %     4.5 %

Total

    7.9 %     21.7 %     (13.8 )%     (63.8 )%

 

Adjusted Gross Margin

 

   

Nine Months Ended

                 
   

November 30,

   

$

   

%

 

($'s in thousands)

 

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

Change

 
                                 

Durango Product gross margin

    746       3,428       (2,682 )     (78.2 )%

Plus: depreciation and amortization

    541       480       61       12.6 %

Durango Product adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP measure)

    1,287       3,908       (2,621 )     (67.1 )%

Retail gross margin

    549       495       54       10.8 %

Total Adjusted Gross Margin (non-GAAP measure)

    1,835       4,403       (2,568 )     (58.3 )%
                                 

Durango Product adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP measure)

    8.3 %     22.7 %     (14.4 )%     (63.6 )%

Retail gross margin

    63.5 %     60.7 %     2.7 %     4.5 %

Total Adjusted Gross Margin (non-GAAP measure)

    11.2 %     24.4 %     (13.2 )%     (54.2 )%

 

 

Non-GAAP Measures

 

In addition to the results provided in accordance with GAAP, we provide certain non-GAAP measures, which present results on an adjusted basis. These are supplemental measures of performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin are non-GAAP measures. Adjusted gross margin is equal to the sum of our Durango Product adjusted gross margin plus our retail gross margin calculated in accordance with GAAP. Durango Product adjusted gross margin is equal to Durango Product gross margin plus depreciation and amortization expense. We believe adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin are helpful in understanding our past performance as a supplement to gross margin, Durango Product gross margin and other performance measures calculated in conformity with GAAP. We believe that adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin are useful to investors because they provide a measure of operating performance and our ability to generate cash that is unaffected by non-cash accounting measures. Additionally, we use adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin rather than gross margin and Durango Product gross margin to make incremental pricing decisions. Adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin have limitations as analytical tools because they exclude the impact of depreciation and amortization expense and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for any measure reported under GAAP. Our use of capital assets makes depreciation and amortization expense a necessary element of our costs and our ability to generate income. Due to these limitations, we use adjusted gross margin and Durango Product adjusted gross margin as measures of performance only in conjunction with GAAP measures of performance such as gross margin and Durango Product gross margin.

 

Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

 

Durango Product gross margins decreased to 4.8% in the nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared to 19.9% during the nine months ended November 30, 2022, due primarily to a 15.2% decrease in production volume, a 21.9% increase in overhead costs and an increase in other costs associated with hourly wage and raw material inflation realized in the nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022.

 

Retail gross margins increased from 60.7% during the nine months ended November 30, 2022 to 63.5% during the nine months ended November 30, 2023. The increase in retail gross margins was primarily the result of improved management of costs and expenses. This was the result of the hiring of a dedicated experienced general manager in our Durango, CO store early in 2023.

 

Franchise Costs

 

The increase in franchise costs in the nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022 was due primarily to an increase in professional fees, an increase in stock compensation expense and an increase in travel expenses. As a percentage of total royalty and marketing fees and franchise fee revenue, franchise costs increased to 44.1% in the nine months ended November 30, 2023 from 31.9% in the nine months ended November 30, 2022. This decrease as a percentage of royalty, marketing and franchise fees is primarily a result of higher franchise costs during the nine months ended November 30, 2023.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

Sales and marketing costs were approximately unchanged for the nine months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022.

 

General and Administrative

 

The decrease in general and administrative costs for the nine months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022 was due primarily to costs associated with a stockholder’s contested solicitation of proxies in connection with our 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. During the nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company incurred approximately $2.9 million of costs associated with the contested solicitation of proxies, compared with no costs associated with a contested solicitation of proxies during the nine months ended November 30, 2023. During the nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company also incurred increased professional fees related to legal support for our Board of Directors and legal costs associated with compensation arrangements for our former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and legal and professional costs associated with the search for, and appointment of, a new Chief Executive Officer and a new Chief Financial Officer, with no comparable costs incurred during the nine months ended November 30, 2023. Additionally, during the nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company had recorded $859,000 of severance compensation as a result of an executive’s departure last year with no comparable compensation costs in G&A during the nine months ended November 30, 2023. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 23.9% in the nine months ended November 30, 2023, compared to 34.7% in the nine months ended November 30, 2022.

 

Retail Operating Expenses

 

The decrease in retail operating expenses for the nine months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2022, was due primarily to a change in Company-owned stores in operation, the result of the sale of a Company-owned store in the prior year and the conversion of a franchise store into a Company owned store in July 2023. Retail operating expenses, as a percentage of retail sales, decreased from 39.3% in the nine months ended November 30, 2022, to 36.5% in the nine months ended November 30, 2023. This decrease is primarily the result of lower retail operating expenses.

 

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales, was $99,000 in the nine months ended November 30, 2023, an increase of 13.7% from $87,000 in the nine months ended November 30, 2022. Depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales increased 12.7% from $480,000 in the nine months ended November 30, 2022 to $541,000 in the nine months ended November 30, 2023. This increase was the result of acquiring new equipment for production and the associated increase to depreciation expense.

 

Other Income

 

Net other income was $44,000 in the nine months ended November 30, 2023, compared to other income of $10,000 during the nine months ended November 30, 2022. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in interest income on our note receivable.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2023, we did not incur any income tax benefit on a loss before income taxes of $3.2 million. During the nine months ended November 30, 2022, we incurred income tax expense of $702,000 on a loss before income taxes of $2.9 million. This expense was the result of recording a full reserve on our deferred income tax assets. See Note 14 to the financial statements for a description of income taxes, deferred tax assets and associated reserves.

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of November 30, 2023, working capital was $3.0 million, compared to $6.2 million as of February 28, 2023, a decrease of $3.2 million. The decrease in working capital was primarily due to operating activities.

 

Cash and cash equivalent balances decreased approximately $2.6 million to $2.1 million as of November 30, 2023 compared to $4.7 million as of February 28, 2023. This decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to proceeds from the sale of U-Swirl assets more than offset by operating results and the purchase of property and equipment. Our current ratio was 1.5 to 1 at November 30, 2023 compared to 2.2 to 1 at February 28, 2023. We monitor current and anticipated future levels of cash and cash equivalents in relation to anticipated operating, financing and investing requirements.

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2023, we had a net loss of $2.5 million. Operating activities used cash of $2.5 million, primarily the result of the Net loss for the nine months ended November 30, 2023. During the comparable 2022 period, we had a net loss of $3.9 million, and cash used in operating activities of $3.6 million.

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2023, investing activities used cash of $1.1 million, primarily due to the purchases of property and equipment of $2.5 million. This was partially offset by cash provided by discontinued operation (the result of the sale of U-Swirl assets) of $1.4 million. In comparison, investing activities used cash of $0.8 million during the nine months ended November 30, 2022, primarily due to the purchase of property and equipment.

 

We borrowed $1.0 million on our line of credit during the quarter which provided cash from financing activities.

 

Revolving Line of Credit

 

Pursuant to a credit agreement, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (the “Lender”), we have a $4.0 million credit line for general corporate and working capital purposes, of which $3.0 million was available for borrowing (subject to certain borrowing-based limitations) as of November 30, 2023 (the “Credit Line”). The Credit Line is secured by substantially all of our assets, except retail store assets. Interest on borrowings is at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 2.37% (7.68% at November 30, 2023 and 6.92% at February 28, 2023). Additionally, the Credit Line is subject to various financial ratio and leverage covenants.

 

As of November 30, 2023 we were not in compliance with the requirement under the Credit Agreement to maintain a ratio of total current assets to total current liabilities of at least 1.5 to 1. Our current ratio as of November 30, 2023 was 1.42 to 1. We have requested a waiver from the Lender, but we have not yet received approval. We were in compliance, however, with all other aspects of the Credit Agreement.

 

As a result of our noncompliance, under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Lender has the option, but not the obligation, to immediately demand repayment of all funds drawn down under the Credit Line. As of November 30, 2023 and as of the date of this Quarterly Report, we had enough cash on hand to satisfy our obligations under the Credit Line if the Lender exercised its option to demand repayment. If the Lender exercises its option and demands repayment at some time in the future, however, we may not have sufficient funds available to make the payments required. If we are unable to repay amounts owed, the Lender may be entitled to foreclose on and sell substantially all of our assets, which secure our borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

 

In addition, the Lender retains the right to act on covenant violations that occur after the date of delivery of any waiver. If the Lender were to decline to grant us a waiver and instead demand repayment in the future, we may need to seek alternative financing to pay these obligations as the Company may not have sufficient facilities or sufficient cash on hand at that time to satisfy these obligations.

 

The Company is exploring various means of strengthening its liquidity position and ensuring compliance with its debt financing covenants, which may include the obtaining of waivers from the Lender and/or amending our Credit Line facility. We are also exploring supplemental debt facilities for other operational activities.

 

 

Significant Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to the consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report and in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023 describe the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of November 30, 2023, except for the purchase obligations as described below, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements or obligations.

 

As of November 30, 2023, we had purchase obligations of approximately $229,000. These purchase obligations primarily consist of contractual obligations for future purchases of commodities for use in our production.

 

Impact of Inflation

 

Inflationary factors such as increases in the costs of ingredients and labor directly affect our operations. Most of our leases provide for cost-of-living adjustments and require us to pay taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses, all of which are subject to inflation. Additionally, our future lease costs for new facilities may include potentially escalating costs of real estate and construction. There is no assurance that we will be able to pass on increased costs to our customers.

 

Depreciation expense is based on the historical cost to us of our fixed assets, and is therefore potentially less than it would be if it were based on current replacement cost. While property and equipment acquired in prior years will ultimately have to be replaced at higher prices, it is expected that replacement will be a gradual process over many years.

 

Seasonality

 

We are subject to seasonal fluctuations in sales, which cause fluctuations in quarterly results of operations. Historically, the strongest sales of our products have occurred during key holidays and the summer vacation season. In addition, quarterly results have been, and in the future are likely to be, affected by the timing of new store openings and sales of franchises. Because of the seasonality of our business and the impact of new store openings and sales of franchises, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved in other quarters or for a full fiscal year.

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that material information relating to us is made known to the officers who certify as to our financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board of Directors. These disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, are recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

As previously described in Part II, Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2023 and Part I, Item 4 of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended May 31, 2023 and six months ended August 31,2023, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of February 28, 2023, May 31, 2023, and August 31, 2023 due to a material weakness in our internal controls resulting from our finance department not being able to process and account for complex, non-routine transactions in accordance with GAAP.

 

During the previous fiscal quarter, we implemented a remediation plan to address the material weakness described above by retaining the assistance of several accounting experts to assist us in the accounting and reporting of complex, non-routine transactions. Although management believes that it has taken the necessary steps to resolve the material weakness, it may not be considered completely remediated until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively. We expect that the remediation of this material weakness will be completed prior to the end of the current fiscal year.

 

Management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon this evaluation, and in light of the material weakness described above, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of November 30, 2023.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Except for the changes in connection with our implementation of the remediation plan discussed above, there were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

We are not aware of any pending legal actions that would, if determined adversely to us, have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.

 

We may, from time to time, become involved in disputes and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In addition, as a public company, we are also potentially susceptible to litigation, such as claims asserting violations of securities laws. Any such claims, with or without merit, if not resolved, could be time-consuming and result in costly litigation. There can be no assurance that an adverse result in any future proceeding would not have a potentially material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part 1, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023 (our “Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2023. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report.

 

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.

 

32

 
 

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

 

 

3.1

Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 12, 2023).

 

 

10.1

Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, effective September 28, 2023, by and between Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 3, 2023).

 

 

10.2

Revolving Line of Credit Note, effective September 28, 2023, made by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 3, 2023).

 

 

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

32.1*

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document (the Instance Document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because it’s XBRL (1))

 

 

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)

 

 

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)

 

 

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)

 

 

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)

 

 

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)

 

 

104

Cover page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and combined in Exhibit 101.1)

 

 

(1)

These interactive data files shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.

 


 

* Furnished 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.

 

 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.

 

Date: January 16, 2024

 

/s/ Allen Arroyo

 
    Allen Arroyo, Chief Financial Officer  

 

 

 

34

Exhibit 31.1

 

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Robert Sarlls, certify that:

 

1.        I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.;

 

2.        Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.        Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.        The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 

a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.        The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date: January 16, 2024

 

/s/ Robert Sarlls

 
    Robert Sarlls, Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)  

 

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Allen Arroyo, certify that:

 

1.         I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.;

 

2.         Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.         Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.         The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

 

a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.         The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date: January 16, 2024

 

/s/ Allen Arroyo

 
    Allen Arroyo, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

(18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350)

 

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Robert Sarlls, Chief Executive Officer, and Allen Arroyo, Chief Financial Officer, of the Company certify, in our capacity as such, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

 

(1)         The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

 

(2)         The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

 

Date: January 16, 2024   /s/ Robert Sarlls   
    Robert Sarlls, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)  
       
Date: January 16, 2024   /s/ Allen Arroyo  
    Allen Arroyo, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)  

      

 

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely to accompany the Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

 
v3.23.4
Document And Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Jan. 15, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]    
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Entity Registrant Name Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.  
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Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-28  
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Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Type 10-Q  
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Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2023  
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Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 47-1535633  
Entity Address, Address Line One 265 Turner Drive  
Entity Address, City or Town Durango  
Entity Address, State or Province CO  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 81303  
City Area Code 970  
Local Phone Number 259-0554  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share  
Trading Symbol RMCF  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   6,315,259
v3.23.4
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Revenues        
Total revenue $ 7,697,401 $ 8,825,093 $ 20,691,265 $ 22,284,647
Costs and Expenses        
Cost of sales 5,768,598 5,727,348 15,159,483 14,143,256
Sales and marketing 571,910 572,961 1,487,046 1,481,870
General and administrative 1,333,216 2,080,611 4,952,261 7,723,266
Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense of $187,523, $160,006, $541,110 and $480,479, respectively, included in cost of sales 35,954 28,991 98,821 86,935
Total costs and expenses 8,472,759 9,024,312 24,018,438 25,226,963
Loss from Operations (775,358) (199,219) (3,327,173) (2,942,316)
Other Income        
Interest Expense (11,386) (4,172) (23,903) (4,172)
Interest Income 30,026 7,234 67,794 13,732
Other income, net 18,640 3,062 43,891 9,560
Loss Before Income Taxes (756,718) (196,157) (3,283,282) (2,932,756)
Income Tax Provision 0 0 0 701,659
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations (756,718) (196,157) (3,283,282) (3,634,415)
Discontinued Operations        
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 (15,822) 69,044 (333,691)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 634,790 0
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 (15,822) 703,834 (333,691)
Consolidated Net Loss $ (756,718) $ (211,979) $ (2,579,448) $ (3,968,106)
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Common Share        
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ (0.12) $ (0.03) $ (0.51) $ (0.58)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) 0 (0) 0.11 (0.05)
Net loss (in dollars per share) (0.12) (0.03) (0.4) (0.63)
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share        
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share) (0.12) (0.03) (0.51) (0.57)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) 0 (0) 0.11 (0.05)
Net loss (in dollars per share) $ (0.12) $ (0.03) $ (0.4) $ (0.62)
Weighted Average Common Shares        
Outstanding - Basic (in shares) 6,302,159 6,227,002 6,290,575 6,219,362
Dilutive Effect of Employee        
Stock Awards (in shares) 0 0 0
Weighted Average Common Shares - Diluted        
Outstanding - Diluted (in shares) 6,302,159 6,227,002 6,290,575 6,219,362
Product [Member]        
Revenues        
Total revenue $ 6,421,701 $ 7,586,534 $ 16,453,741 $ 18,065,947
Franchise and Royalty Fees [Member]        
Revenues        
Total revenue 1,275,700 1,238,559 4,237,524 4,218,700
Franchise [Member]        
Costs and Expenses        
Costs 576,833 476,566 1,869,815 1,344,382
Retail [Member]        
Costs and Expenses        
Costs $ 186,248 $ 137,835 $ 451,012 $ 447,254
v3.23.4
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Amortization expense included in cost of goods sold $ 187,523 $ 160,006 $ 541,110 $ 480,479
v3.23.4
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2023
Feb. 28, 2023
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,082,128 $ 4,717,068
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $598,704 and $666,315, respectively 3,355,044 2,055,694
Notes receivable, current portion, less current portion of the valuation allowance of $43,158 and $35,173, respectively 298,700 23,698
Refundable income taxes 45,990 344,885
Inventories 3,670,076 3,639,780
Other 628,040 340,847
Current assets held for sale 0 83,004
Total current assets 10,079,978 11,204,976
Property and Equipment, Net 7,634,552 5,710,739
Other Assets    
Notes receivable, less current portion and valuation allowance of $30,793 and $38,778, respectively 862,827 94,076
Goodwill, net 575,608 575,608
Intangible assets, net 244,748 265,927
Lease right of use asset 1,868,664 2,355,601
Other 14,006 14,054
Long-term assets held for sale 0 1,765,846
Total other assets 3,565,853 5,071,112
Total Assets 21,280,383 21,986,827
Current Liabilities    
Line of credit 1,000,000 0
Accounts payable 3,287,366 2,189,760
Accrued salaries and wages 1,057,057 978,606
Gift card liabilities 380,145 592,932
Other accrued expenses 541,774 162,346
Contract liabilities 154,830 161,137
Lease liability 658,265 746,506
Current liabilities held for sale 0 178,939
Total current liabilities 7,079,437 5,010,226
Lease Liability, Less Current Portion 1,212,291 1,640,017
Contract Liabilities, Less Current Portion 707,137 782,278
Long-term liabilities - held for sale 0 184,142
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity    
Preferred stock, $.001 par value per share; 250,000 authorized; -0- shares issued and outstanding 0 0
Common stock, $.001 par value, 46,000,000 shares authorized, 6,303,769 shares and 6,257,137 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 6,304 6,257
Additional paid-in capital 9,948,630 9,457,875
Retained earnings 2,326,584 4,906,032
Total stockholders' equity 12,281,518 14,370,164
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 21,280,383 $ 21,986,827
v3.23.4
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2023
Feb. 28, 2023
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts $ 598,704 $ 666,315
Notes receivable, current portion of the valuation allowance 43,158 35,173
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent $ 30,793 $ 38,778
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 250,000 250,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 46,000,000 46,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 6,303,769 6,257,137
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 6,303,769 6,257,137
v3.23.4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Cash Flows From Operating Activities    
Net income (loss) $ (2,579,448) $ (3,968,106)
Less: Net Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 703,834 (333,691)
Net Loss from continuing operations (3,283,282) (3,634,415)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 639,932 567,414
Provision for obsolete inventory 62,678 166,255
Provision for loss on accounts and notes receivable 0 (127,000)
Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of property and equipment (37,671) (14,403)
Expense recorded for stock compensation 490,802 471,530
Deferred income taxes 0 722,163
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (1,338,521) (1,176,382)
Refundable income taxes 298,895 303,779
Inventories 230,135 (2,102,468)
Contract Liabilities (81,448) 5,281
Other current assets (286,170) (111,521)
Accounts payable 557,770 1,952,220
Accrued liabilities 221,757 (1,245,973)
Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations (2,525,123) (4,223,520)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations (39,242) 640,102
Net cash used in operating activities (2,564,365) (3,583,418)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities    
Addition to notes receivable (49,476) (58,635)
Proceeds received on notes receivable 56,595 49,254
Proceeds from sale or distribution of assets 112,131 22,289
Purchases of property and equipment (2,617,026) (778,185)
Decrease (increase) in other assets 9,463 10,000
Net cash used in by investing activities of continuing operations (2,488,313) (755,277)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations 1,417,738 (32,547)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1,070,575) (787,824)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities    
Proceeds from the line of credit 1,000,000 0
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,000,000 0
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents (2,634,940) (4,371,242)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period 4,717,068 7,587,374
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $ 2,082,128 $ 3,216,132
v3.23.4
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Total
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2022 6,186,356      
Balance at Feb. 28, 2022 $ 6,186 $ 8,806,930 $ 10,586,810 $ 19,399,926
Consolidated net loss     (3,968,106) (3,968,106)
Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares) 52,420      
Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other $ 53 (53)   0
Equity compensation, restricted stock units and stock options   471,530   471,530
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2022 6,238,776      
Balance at Nov. 30, 2022 $ 6,239 9,278,407 6,618,704 15,903,350
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2022 6,223,234      
Balance at Aug. 31, 2022 $ 6,223 9,087,530 6,830,683 15,924,436
Consolidated net loss     (211,979) (211,979)
Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares) 15,542      
Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other $ 16 (16)   0
Equity compensation, restricted stock units and stock options   190,893   190,893
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2022 6,238,776      
Balance at Nov. 30, 2022 $ 6,239 9,278,407 6,618,704 15,903,350
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2023 6,257,137      
Balance at Feb. 28, 2023 $ 6,257 9,457,875 4,906,032 14,370,164
Consolidated net loss     (2,579,448) (2,579,448)
Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares) 46,632      
Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other $ 47 (47)   0
Equity compensation, restricted stock units and stock options   490,802   490,802
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2023 6,303,769      
Balance at Nov. 30, 2023 $ 6,304 9,948,630 2,326,584 12,281,518
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2023 6,299,825      
Balance at Aug. 31, 2023 $ 6,300 9,782,415 3,083,302 12,872,017
Consolidated net loss     (756,718) (756,718)
Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares) 3,944      
Issuance of common stock, vesting of restricted stock units and other $ 4 (4)   0
Equity compensation, restricted stock units and stock options   166,219   166,219
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2023 6,303,769      
Balance at Nov. 30, 2023 $ 6,304 $ 9,948,630 $ 2,326,584 $ 12,281,518
v3.23.4
Note 1 - Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Nature of Operations

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., a Delaware corporation, its wholly owned subsidiaries, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (a Colorado corporation), Aspen Leaf Yogurt, LLC (“ALY”), U-Swirl International, Inc. (dissolved in October 2023) (“U-Swirl”), and U-Swirl, Inc. (“SWRL”) (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”). 

 

The Company is an international franchisor, confectionery producer, and retail operator. Founded in 1981, the Company is headquartered in Durango, Colorado and produces an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products (“Durango Products”). The Company also sells its candy in select locations outside of its franchised/licensed network of retail stores.

 

On February 24, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its three Company-owned U-Swirl locations.  Separately, on May 1, 2023, after the 2023 fiscal year end, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its franchise rights and intangible assets related to U-Swirl and associated brands.  As a result, the activities of the Company’s U-Swirl subsidiary that have historically been reported in the U-Swirl segment have been reported as discontinued operations.  See Note 16 –Discontinued Operations in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Company's discontinued operations, including net sales, operating earnings, and total assets by segment.  The Company’s financial statements reflect continuing operations only, unless otherwise noted.

 

The Company’s revenues are currently derived from three principal sources: sales to franchisees and others of premium chocolates and other confectionery products manufactured by the Company; the collection of initial franchise fees and royalties from franchisees’ sales; and sales at Company-owned stores of premium chocolates and other confectionery products including gourmet caramel apples.

 

The Company does not have a material amount of financial assets or liabilities that are required under U.S. GAAP to be measured on a recurring basis at fair value. The Company is not a party to any material derivative financial instruments. The Company does not have a material amount of non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities that are required under U.S. GAAP to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company has not elected to use the fair value measurement option, as permitted under U.S. GAAP, for any assets or liabilities for which fair value measurement is not presently required. The Company believes the fair values of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts due to their short duration.

 

The following table summarizes the number of stores operating under the Rocky Mountain Chocolate brand at November 30, 2023:

 

  

Stores Open at 2/28/2023

  

Opened

  

Closed

  

Sold

  

Stores Open

at 11/30/2023

  

Sold, Not

Yet Open

  

Total

 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

                            

Company-owned stores

  1   1   -   -   2   -   2 

Franchise stores - Domestic stores and kiosks

  153   5   (7)  (1)  150   3   152 

International license stores

  4   -   -   -   4   -   4 

Co-branded stores

  111   3   (1)  -   113   -   113 
                             

Total

  269              269   3   271 

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (of a normal and recurring nature) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, filed with the SEC on May 30, 2023. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

 

Subsequent Events

 

Management evaluated all activity of the Company through the issue date of these consolidated financial statements and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Except for the recent accounting pronouncements described below, other recent accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on our interim consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. ASU 2016-13 will require immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of many financial assets, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for credit losses on loans and other financial instruments. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 effective March 1, 2023. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net

 

Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers in the ordinary course of business and are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Notes receivable generally reflect the sale of assets. Accounts and notes receivable are stated at the net amount expected to be collected, using an estimate of current expected credit losses to determine the allowance for expected credit losses. The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts and notes receivable and determines the appropriate allowance for expected credit losses based on a combination of factors, including the aging of the receivables and historical collection trends. When the Company is aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, the Company may individually evaluate the related receivable to determine the allowance for expected credit losses. The Company uses specific criteria to determine uncollectible receivables to be written off, including bankruptcy filings, the referral of customer accounts to outside parties for collection, and the length that accounts remain past due.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

On December 14, 2022 the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”), by and among the Company, Bradley L. Radoff, an individual (“Radoff”), Andrew T. Berger, an individual, AB Value Partners, LP (“AB Value Partners”), AB Value Management LLC (“AB Value Management” and, together with AB Value Partners, “AB Value” and, together with Radoff, “ABV-Radoff”), and Mary Bradley, an individual, pertaining to, among other things, the dismissal of all pending lawsuits between the parties.

 

Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company and ABV-Radoff agreed to a “Standstill Period” commencing on the effective date of the agreement and ending on the date that is forty-five (45) days prior to the beginning of the Company’s advance notice period for the nomination of directors at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. During the Standstill Period, ABV-Radoff agreed, subject to certain exceptions, other than in Rule 144 open market broker sale transactions where the identity of the purchaser is not known and in underwritten widely dispersed public offerings, not to sell, offer, or agree to sell directly or indirectly, through swap or hedging transactions or otherwise, the securities of the Company or any rights decoupled from the underlying securities of the Company held by ABV-Radoff to any person or entity other than the Company or an affiliate of ABV-Radoff (a “Third Party”) that, to the ABV-Radoff’s knowledge would result in such Third Party, together with its Affiliates and Associates (as such terms are defined in the Settlement Agreement), owning, controlling, or otherwise having beneficial ownership or other ownership interest in the aggregate of more than 4.9% of the Company’s common stock outstanding at such time, or would increase the beneficial ownership or other ownership interest of any Third Party who, together with its Affiliates and Associates, has a beneficial ownership or other ownership interest in the aggregate of more than 4.9% of the shares Common Stock outstanding at such time (such restrictions collectively, the “Lock-Up Restriction”).

 

On August 3, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized and approved the Company to issue a limited waiver (the “Limited Waiver”) of the Lock-Up Restriction with regard to a sale by ABV-Radoff of up to 200,000 shares of Common Stock to Global Value Investment Corp. (“GVIC”) to be consummated by August 7, 2023. Jeffrey Geygan, the Company’s Chairman of the Board, is the chief executive officer and a principal of GVIC. Other than as waived by the Limited Waiver, the Settlement Agreement remains in full force and effect and the rights and obligations under the Settlement Agreement of each of the parties remain unchanged.

 

 

Liquidity

 

As of November 30, 2023, we were not in compliance with the requirement under a credit agreement, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (the “Lender”) to maintain a ratio of total current assets to total current liabilities of at least 1.5 to 1. Our current ratio as of November 30, 2023 was 1.42 to 1. We have requested a waiver from the Lender, but we have not yet received approval. We were in compliance, however, with all other aspects of the Credit Agreement.

 

As a result of our noncompliance, under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Lender has the option, but not the obligation, to immediately demand repayment of all funds drawn down under the Credit Line. As of November 30.2023 and as of the date of this Quarterly Report, we had enough cash on hand to satisfy our obligations under the Credit Line if the Lender exercised its option to demand repayment. If the Lender exercises its option and demands repayment at some time in the future, however, we may not have sufficient funds available to make the payments required. If we are unable to repay amounts owed, the Lender may be entitled to foreclose on and sell substantially all of our assets, which secure our borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

 

In addition, the Lender retains the right to act on covenant violations that occur after the date of delivery of any waiver. If the Lender were to decline to grant us a waiver and instead demand repayment in the future, we may need to seek alternative financing to pay these obligations as the Company may not have sufficient facilities or sufficient cash on hand at that time to satisfy these obligations.

 

The Company is exploring various means of strengthening its liquidity position and ensuring compliance with its debt financing covenants, which may include the obtaining of waivers from the Lender and/or, amending our Credit Line facility. We are also exploring supplemental debt facilities for other operational activities.

 

 

 

 

v3.23.4
Note 2 - Supplemental Cash Flow Information
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]

NOTE 2 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 
Cash paid (received) for:        

Interest

 $25,127  $25,000 

Income taxes

  (298,895)  (303,777)

Supplemental disclosure of non‑cash investing activities

        

Sale of assets in exchange for note receivable

 $1,000,000  $- 

 

v3.23.4
Note 3 - Revenue From Contracts With Customers
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

NOTE 3 –REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

 

The Company recognizes revenue from contracts with its customers in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification® (“ASC”) 606, which provides that revenues are recognized when control of promised goods or services is transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received for those goods or services. The Company generally receives a fee associated with the Franchise Agreement or License Agreement (collectively “Customer Contracts”) at the time that the Customer Contract is entered. These Customer Contracts have a term of up to 20 years; however, the majority of Customer Contracts have a term of 10 years. During the term of the Customer Contract, the Company is obligated to many performance obligations that the Company has determined are not distinct. The resulting treatment of revenue from Customer Contracts is that the revenue is recognized proportionately over the life of the Customer Contract.

 

Initial Franchise Fees, License Fees, Transfer Fees and Renewal Fees

 

The initial franchise services are not distinct from the continuing rights or services offered during the term of the franchise agreement, and are treated as a single performance obligation. Initial franchise fees are being recognized as the Company satisfies the performance obligation over the term of the franchise agreement, which is generally 10 years.

 

The following table summarizes contract liabilities as of November 30, 2023 and November 30, 2022:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30:

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Contract liabilities at the beginning of the year:

 $943,415  $962,571 

Revenue recognized

  (126,948)  (147,720)

Contract fees received

  45,500   153,000 

Contract liabilities at the end of the period:

 $861,967  $967,851 

 

At November 30, 2023, annual revenue expected to be recognized in the future, related to performance obligations that are not yet fully satisfied, are estimated to be the following:

 

FYE 24

 $81,725 

FYE 25

  149,744 

FYE 26

  137,026 

FYE 27

  123,907 

FYE 28

  96,390 

Thereafter

  273,175 

Total

 $861,967 

 

Gift Cards

 

The Company’s franchisees sell gift cards, which do not have expiration dates or non-usage fees. The proceeds from the sale of gift cards by the franchisees are accumulated by the Company and paid out to the franchisees upon customer redemption. ASC 606 requires the use of the “proportionate” method for recognizing breakage. Under the guidance of ASC 606, the Company recognizes breakage from gift cards when the gift card is redeemed by the customer, or the Company determines the likelihood of the gift card being redeemed by the customer is remote (“gift card breakage”). The determination of the gift card breakage rate is based upon Company-specific historical redemption patterns.

 

Durango Product Sales of Confectionary Items, Retail Sales and Royalty and Marketing Fees

 

Confectionary items sold to the Company’s franchisees, others and its Company-owned stores sales are recognized at the time of the underlying sale, based on the terms of the sale and when ownership of the inventory is transferred, and are presented net of sales taxes and discounts. Royalties and marketing fees from franchised or licensed locations, which are based on a percent of our franchisees’ sales, are recognized at the time the sales occur.

 

v3.23.4
Note 4 - Disaggregation of Revenue
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Text Block]

NOTE 4 – DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE         

 

The following table presents disaggregated revenue by method of recognition and segment:

 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2023

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $41,033  $-  $-  $41,033 

 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   6,058,117   -   6,058,117 

Retail sales

  -   -   363,584   363,584 

Royalty and marketing fees

  1,234,667   -   -   1,234,667 

Total

 $1,275,700  $6,058,117  $363,584  $7,697,401 

 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2022

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $48,965  $-  $-  $48,965 

 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   7,284,940   -   7,284,940 

Retail sales

  -   -   301,594   301,594 

Royalty and marketing fees

  1,189,594   -   -   1,189,594 

Total

 $1,238,559  $7,284,940  $301,594  $8,825,093 

 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2023

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $126,948  $-  $-  $126,948 

 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   15,589,341   -   15,589,341 

Retail sales

  -   -   864,400   864,400 

Royalty and marketing fees

  4,110,576   -   -   4,110,576 

Total

 $4,237,524  $15,589,341  $864,400  $20,691,265 

 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2022

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $147,720  $-  $-  $147,720 

 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   17,250,750   -   17,250,750 

Retail sales

  -   -   815,197   815,197 

Royalty and marketing fees

  4,070,980   -   -   4,070,980 

Total

 $4,218,700  $17,250,750  $815,197  $22,284,647 

 

v3.23.4
Note 5 - Inventories
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 5 – INVENTORIES

 

Inventories consist of the following:

 

  

November 30, 2023

  

February 28, 2023

 

Ingredients and supplies

 $2,330,450  $2,481,510 

Finished candy

  1,627,302   1,567,887 

Reserve for slow moving inventory

  (287,676)  (409,617)

Total inventories

 $3,670,076  $3,639,780 

 

v3.23.4
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 6 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

Property and equipment consist of the following:

 

  

November 30, 2023

  

February 28, 2023

 

Land

 $513,618  $513,618 

Building

  5,108,950   5,151,886 

Machinery and equipment

  12,160,469   10,152,211 

Furniture and fixtures

  590,204   512,172 

Leasehold improvements

  132,027   134,010 

Transportation equipment

  322,067   476,376 
   18,827,335   16,940,273 
         

Less accumulated depreciation

  (11,192,783)  (11,229,534)

Property and equipment, net

 $7,634,552  $5,710,739 

 

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment totaled $223,477 and $639,931 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared to $188,997 and $567,414 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, respectively.

 

v3.23.4
Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 7 – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Goodwill and intangible assets consist of the following:

 

   

November 30, 2023

  

February 28, 2023

 
 

Amortization

Period (Years)

 

Gross Carrying

Value

  

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Gross Carrying

Value

  

Accumulated

Amortization

 
Intangible assets subject to amortization                  

Store design 

10

 $394,826  $272,993  $394,826  $259,314 

Trademarks

5-20

  259,339   136,424   259,339   128,924 
Total   654,165   409,417   654,165   388,238 
Goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization                  

Franchising segment-

                 

Company stores goodwill

 $360,972      $360,972     

Franchising goodwill

  97,318       97,318     

Manufacturing segment-goodwill

  97,318       97,318     

Trademarks

  20,000       20,000     
Total    575,608       575,608     
                  
Total Goodwill and Intangible Assets   $1,229,773  $409,417  $1,229,773  $388,238 

 

Amortization expense related to intangible assets totaled $6,852 and $21,179 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared to $7,226 and $21,678 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, respectively.

 

At November 30, 2023, annual amortization of intangible assets, based upon the Company’s existing intangible assets and current useful lives, is estimated to be the following:

 

FYE 24

 $6,850 

FYE 25

  27,405 

FYE 26

  27,405 

FYE 27

  27,405 

FYE 28

  27,405 

Thereafter

  128,278 

Total

 $244,748 

 

v3.23.4
Note 8 - Line of Credit
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Long-Term Debt [Text Block]

NOTE 8 – LINE OF CREDIT

 

Revolving Credit Line

 

Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, we have a $4.0 million credit line for general corporate and working capital purposes, of which $3.0 million was available for borrowing (subject to certain borrowing-based limitations) as of November 30, 2023 (the “Credit Line”). The Credit Line is secured by substantially all of our assets, except retail store assets. Interest on borrowings is at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 2.37% (7.68% at November 30, 2023 and 6.92% at February 28, 2023). Additionally, the Credit Line is subject to various financial ratio and leverage covenants.

 

As of November 30, 2023 we were not in compliance with the requirement under the Credit Agreement to maintain a ratio of total current assets to total current liabilities of at least 1.5 to 1. Our current ratio as of November 30, 2023 was 1.42 to 1. We have requested a waiver from the Lender, but we have not yet received approval. We were in compliance, however, with all other aspects of the Credit Agreement. Refer to note 1 for further information.

 

 

v3.23.4
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Equity [Text Block]

NOTE 9 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Warrants

 

In connection with a terminated supplier agreement with a former customer of the Company, the Company issued a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to 960,677 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $8.76 per share. The Warrant Shares were to vest in annual tranches in varying amounts following each contract year under the terminated supplier agreement, and was subject to, and only upon, achievement of certain revenue thresholds on an annual or cumulative five-year basis in connection with its performance under the terminated supplier agreement. The Warrant was to expire six months after the final and conclusive determination of revenue thresholds for the fifth contract year and the cumulative revenue determination in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

On November 1, 2022, the Company sent a formal notice to the customer terminating the agreement. As of November 30, 2023, no Warrant Shares had vested and, subsequent to the termination by the Company of supplier agreement, the Company has no remaining material obligations under the Warrant.

 

The Company determined that the grant date fair value of the Warrant was de minimis and did not record any amount in consideration of the warrants. The Company utilized a Monte Carlo model for purposes of determining the grant date fair value.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Under the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “2007 Plan”), the Company may authorize and grant stock awards to employees, non-employee directors and certain other eligible participants, including stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units.

 

The Company recognized $166,219 and $490,802 of stock-based compensation expense during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 compared with $190,892 and $471,530 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, respectively. Compensation costs related to stock-based compensation are generally amortized over the vesting period of the stock awards. 

 

The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity during the nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of February 28:

  154,131   105,978 

Granted

  157,145   94,892 

Vested

  (46,632)  (52,421)

Cancelled/forfeited

  (1,762)  (1,232)

Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of November 30:

  262,882   147,217 
         

Weighted average grant date fair value

 $4.92  $5.28 

Weighted average remaining vesting period (in years)

  1.88   2.05 

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Outstanding stock options as of February 28:

  36,144   - 

Granted

  -   36,144 

Exercised

  -   - 

Cancelled/forfeited

  -   - 

Outstanding stock options as of November 30:

  36,144   36,144 
         

Weighted average exercise price

  6.49   6.49 

Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)

  8.51   9.51 

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2023, the Company issued 6,338 restricted stock units to Starlette Johnson, a non-employee director, with a grant date fair value of $32,070. This restricted stock unit award vests 25% on the grant date and 25% each quarter thereafter until November 30, 2024.

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2023, the Company issued 82,953 restricted stock units subject to vesting based on the achievement of company performance goals and 48,263 restricted stock units that vest over time. These issuances were made to Robert Sarlls, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Allen Arroyo, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, and Andrew Ford, the Company’s Vice President – Sales and Marketing. These restricted stock units were issued with an aggregate grant date fair value of $750,556, or $5.72 per share, based upon a maximum issuance of 131,216 shares. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest following the end of the Company’s fiscal year ending February 2026 with respect to the target number of performance-based restricted stock units if the Company achieves metrics related to return on equity, omni-channel gross margin, average unit volume, and social media engagement lifetime value during the performance period, subject to continued service through the end of the performance period. The performance-based restricted stock units may vest from 75% to 110% of target units based upon actual performance. The time-based restricted stock units vest 33% annually on the anniversary date of the award until August 11, 2026.

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company issued 36,144 stock options and issued 94,892 performance-based restricted stock units subject to vesting based on the achievement of performance goals. These issuances were made to Messrs. Sarlls and Arroyo as a part of each of their respective incentive compensation structures. The stock options were issued with an aggregate grant date fair value of $77,267 or $2.14 per share. The performance-based restricted stock units were issued with an aggregate grant date fair value of $298,582 or $6.29 per share, based upon a target issuance of 47,446 shares of common stock. The stock options granted vest with respect to one-third of the shares on the last day of the Company’s current fiscal year ending February 29, 2024, and vest as to remaining shares in equal quarterly increments on the last day of each quarter until the final vesting on February 28, 2025. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest following the end of the Company’s fiscal year ending February 2025 with respect to the target number of performance-based restricted stock units if the Company achieves an annualized total shareholder return of 12.5% during the performance period, subject to continued service through the end of the performance period. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has discretion to determine the number of performance-based restricted stock units between 0-200% of the target number that will vest based on achievement of performance below or above the target performance goal.

 

The Company recognized $166,219 and $490,802 of stock-based compensation expense during the three- and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $190,893 and $471,530 during the three- and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2022, respectively. Compensation costs related to stock-based compensation are generally amortized over the vesting period of the stock awards.

 

Except as noted above, restricted stock units generally vest in equal annual installments over a period of five to six years. During the nine-month periods ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, restricted stock units vested and issued as 46,632 and 52,421 shares of common stock, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation expense of non-vested, non-forfeited restricted stock units and stock options granted as of November 30, 2023 was $950,522, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.88 years. Total unrecognized compensation expense of non-forfeited, performance vesting, restricted stock units as of November 30, 2023 was $429,481, which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 2.50 years.

 

v3.23.4
Note 10 - Earnings Per Share
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

NOTE 10 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through the settlement of restricted stock units. Restricted stock units become dilutive within the period granted and remain dilutive until the units vest and are issued as common stock.

 

The weighted-average number of shares outstanding used in the computation of diluted earnings per share does not include outstanding common shares issuable if their effect would be anti-dilutive. During the nine months ended November 30, 2023, 182,875 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under unvested restricted stock units and stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. During the nine months ended November 30, 2022, 130,367 shares of issuable common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

v3.23.4
Note 11 - Leasing Arrangements
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]

NOTE 11 – LEASING ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Company conducts its retail operations in facilities leased under non-cancelable operating leases of up to ten years. Certain leases contain renewal options for between five and ten additional years at increased monthly rentals. Some of the leases provide for contingent rentals based on sales in excess of predetermined base levels.

 

The Company acts as primary lessee of some franchised store premises, which the Company then subleases to franchisees, but the majority of existing franchised locations are leased by the franchisee directly.

 

In some instances, the Company has leased space for its Company-owned locations that are now occupied by franchisees. When the Company-owned location was sold or transferred, the store was subleased to the franchisee who is responsible for the monthly rent and other obligations under the lease.

 

The Company also leases trucking equipment and warehouse space in support of its production operations. Expense associated with trucking and warehouse leases is included in cost of sales on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

The Company accounts for payments related to lease liabilities on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  During the nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, lease expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations was $447,498 and $438,011, respectively.

 

The lease liability reflects the present value of the Company’s estimated future minimum lease payments over the life of its leases.  This includes known escalations and renewal option periods reasonably assured of being exercised. Typically, renewal options are considered reasonably assured of being exercised if the sales performance of the location remains strong. Therefore, the right of use asset and lease liability include an assumption on renewal options that have not yet been exercised by the Company and are not currently a future obligation. The Company has separated non-lease components from lease components in the recognition of the Asset and Liability except in instances where such costs were not practical to separate. To the extent that occupancy costs, such as site maintenance, are included in the asset and liability, the impact is immaterial. For franchised locations, the related occupancy costs including property taxes, insurance and site maintenance are generally required to be paid by the franchisees as part of the franchise arrangement. In addition, the Company is the lessee under non-store related leases such as storage facilities and trucking equipment. For leases where the implicit rate is not readily determinable, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate to calculate the lease liability that represents an estimate of the interest rate the Company would incur to borrow on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease. The weighted average discount rate used for operating leases was 3.3% as of November 30, 2023. The total estimated future minimum lease payments is $2.0 million.

 

As of November 30, 2023, maturities of lease liabilities for the Company’s operating leases were as follows:

 

FYE 24

 $191,186 

FYE 25

  611,988 

FYE 26

  514,346 

FYE 27

  242,558 

FYE 28

  71,671 

Thereafter

  390,450 

Total

 $2,022,199 
     

Less: imputed interest

  (151,643)

Present value of lease liabilities:

 $1,870,556 
     

Weighted average lease term

  5.4 

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company entered into new lease agreements representing a future lease liability of $46,250 and $636,202, respectively.

 

v3.23.4
Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 12 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Employment Agreement Payments upon a Change in Control

 

The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain of our current executives which contain, among other things, "change in control" severance provisions.

 

Robert J. Sarlls

 

The employment agreement of Robert J. Sarlls, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, provides for the following upon “change in control:” if Mr. Sarlls’ employment is involuntarily terminated without cause or if he resigns for good reason on or within 2 years following consummation of a change in control, a cash severance amount (15 months of base salary) which would otherwise be payable on the regular payroll schedule over a 15-month period following separation (if severance were due outside the change in control context) will be accelerated and paid in a lump sum promptly following separation. Mr. Sarlls’ agreement incorporates by reference the change in control definition set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(5).

 

A. Allen Arroyo

 

The employment agreement of A. Allen Arroyo, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, provides for the following upon “change in control:” If Mr. Arroyo’s employment is involuntarily terminated without cause or if he resigns for good reason on or within 2 years following consummation of a change in control, a cash severance amount (9 months of base salary) which would otherwise be payable on the regular payroll schedule over a 9-month period following separation (if severance were due outside the change in control context) will be accelerated and paid in a lump sum promptly following separation. Mr. Arroyo’s agreement incorporates by reference the change in control definition set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(5).

 

Retirement Agreement

 

Gregory L. Pope, Sr.

 

On May 8, 2023, the Company announced that Gregory L. Pope, Sr., Senior Vice President – Franchise Development, retired effective as of May 3, 2023 (the “Retirement Date”). In connection with his retirement, the Company and Mr. Pope entered into a retirement agreement and general release (the “Retirement Agreement”) that provides (i) Mr. Pope will provide consulting services to the Company, as an independent contractor, until December 31, 2023, for a monthly consulting fee of $22,000, (ii) a retirement bonus of 26 equal bi-weekly payments of $12,500 (less tax withholding) payable beginning November 2023, (iii) for accelerated vesting of 8,332 non-vested restricted stock units as of the Retirement Date, (iv) payment of the cost of Mr. Pope’s COBRA premiums for up to 18 months, and (v) reimbursement of Mr. Pope’s legal fees incurred in connection with the Retirement Agreement (not to exceed $7,500). In addition, the Retirement Agreement includes covenants related to cooperation, non-solicitation, and employment, as well as customary release of claims and non-disparagement provisions in favor of the Company, and a non-disparagement provision in favor of Mr. Pope. As of November 30, 2023, the Company had accrued $345,124 of expense associated with the Retirement Agreement.

 

Purchase contracts

 

The Company frequently enters into purchase contracts of between six to 18 months for chocolate and certain nuts and other ingredients. These contracts permit the Company to purchase the specified commodity at a fixed price on an as-needed basis during the term of the contract. Because prices for these products may fluctuate, the Company may benefit if prices rise during the terms of these contracts, but it may be required to pay above-market prices if prices fall and it is unable to renegotiate the terms of the contract. As of November 30, 2023, the Company contracted for approximately $229,000 of raw materials under such agreements. The Company has designated these contracts as normal under the normal purchase and sale exception under the accounting standards for derivatives. These contracts are not entered into for speculative purposes.

 

Litigation

 

From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations. The Company records accruals for outstanding legal matters when it believes it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.  At November 30, 2023, the Company was not a party to any legal proceedings that were expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or operating results.

 

v3.23.4
Note 13 - Operating Segments
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 13 – OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

The Company classifies its business interests into three reportable segments: Franchising, Production, Retail Stores. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 to these consolidated financial statements. The Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates performance and allocates resources based on operating contribution, which excludes unallocated corporate general and administrative costs and income tax expense or benefit. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic businesses that utilize common merchandising, distribution, and marketing functions, as well as common information systems and corporate administration. All inter-segment sales prices are market based. Each segment is managed separately because of the differences in required infrastructure and the differences in products and services:

 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2023

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $1,275,700  $6,394,694  $363,584  $-  $8,033,978 

Intersegment revenues

  -   (336,577)  -   -   (336,577)

Revenue from external customers

  1,275,700   6,058,117   363,584   -   7,697,401 

Segment profit (loss)

  299,677   286,858   30,374   (1,373,627)  (756,718)

Total assets

  1,154,926   12,713,718   493,498   6,918,241   21,280,383 

Capital expenditures

  20,751   1,134,371   249   128,152   1,283,523 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $7,217  $188,708  $2,445  $25,107  $223,477 

 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2022

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $1,239,938  $7,629,146  $301,594  $-  $9,170,678 

Intersegment revenues

  (1,379)  (344,206)  -   -   (345,585)

Revenue from external customers

  1,238,559   7,284,940   301,594   -   8,825,093 

Segment profit (loss)

  337,225   1,534,725   45,035   (2,113,142)  (196,157)

Total assets

  1,010,798   13,639,903   624,705   5,428,786   20,704,192 

Capital expenditures

  15,925   150,735   4,860   -   171,520 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $8,432  $161,515  $1,407  $17,643  $188,997 

 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2023

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $4,238,017  $16,385,975  $864,400  $-  $21,488,392 

Intersegment revenues

  (493)  (796,634)  -   -   (797,127)

Revenue from external customers

  4,237,524   15,589,341   864,400   -   20,691,265 

Segment profit (loss)

  1,266,668   421,613   60,216   (5,031,779)  (3,283,282)

Total assets

  1,154,926   12,713,718   493,498   6,918,241   21,280,383 

Capital expenditures

  52,848   2,166,138   19,761   378,279   2,617,026 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $22,793  $544,691  $5,430  $67,018  $639,932 

 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2022

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $4,222,694  $18,143,863  $815,197  $-  $23,181,754 

Intersegment revenues

  (3,994)  (893,113)  -   -   (897,107)

Revenue from external customers

  4,218,700   17,250,750   815,197   -   22,284,647 

Segment profit (loss)

  1,756,239   3,062,876   27,947   (7,779,818)  (2,932,756)

Total assets

  1,010,798   13,639,903   624,705   5,428,786   20,704,192 

Capital expenditures

  17,106   685,420   5,435   70,224   778,185 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $25,871  $484,980  $4,231  $52,332  $567,414 

 

v3.23.4
Note 14 - Contested Solicitation Of Proxies
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Contested Solicitation Of Proxies and Change In Control Payments [Text Block]

NOTE 14 – CONTESTED SOLICITATION OF PROXIES

 

Contested Solicitation of Proxies

 

During the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company incurred costs associated with a stockholder’s contested solicitation of proxies in connection with its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. During the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company incurred approximately $764,000 and $2.9 million, respectively, of costs associated with the contested solicitation of proxies, compared with no comparable costs incurred in the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023. These costs are recognized as general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

v3.23.4
Note 15 - Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 15 – INCOME TAXES

 

The Company provides for income taxes pursuant to the liability method. The liability method requires recognition of deferred income taxes based on temporary differences between financial reporting and income tax basis of assets and liabilities, using current enacted income tax rates and regulations. These differences will result in taxable income or deductions in future years when the reported amount of the asset or liability is recovered or settled, respectively. Considerable judgment is required in determining when these events may occur and whether recovery of an asset, including the utilization of a net operating loss or other carryforward prior to its expiration, is more likely than not.

 

Realization of the Company's deferred tax assets is dependent upon the Company generating sufficient taxable income, in the appropriate tax jurisdictions, in future years, to obtain benefit from the reversal of net deductible temporary differences. The amount of deferred tax assets considered realizable is subject to adjustment in future periods if estimates of future taxable income are changed. A valuation allowance to reduce the carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is established when it is more likely than not that we will not realize some portion or all of the tax benefit of our deferred income tax assets. We evaluate, on a quarterly basis, whether it is more likely than not that our deferred income tax assets are realizable based upon recent past financial performance, tax reporting positions, and expectations of future taxable income. The determination of deferred tax assets is subject to estimates and assumptions. We periodically evaluate our deferred tax assets to determine if our assumptions and estimates should change.

 

During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, the Company incurred a significant loss before income taxes, primarily as a result of substantial costs associated with a stockholder’s contested solicitation of proxies in connection with its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. Management evaluated recent losses before income taxes and determined that it is no longer more likely than not that our deferred income taxes are fully realized. Because of this determination, the Company reserved for approximately $2.0 million of deferred tax assets. As of November 30, 2023, the Company has a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.

 

v3.23.4
Note 16 - Discontinued Operations
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 16 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

On February 24, 2023 and May 1, 2023, the Company entered into agreements to sell: 1) all operating assets and inventory associated with the Company’s three U-Swirl Company-owned locations, and 2) all franchise rights and intangible assets associated with the franchise operations of U-Swirl, respectively. The May 1, 2023 sale was completed pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), dated May 1, 2023, by and among the Company, as guarantor, U Swirl as seller, LLC (“Purchaser”), a related company of Fosters Freeze, Inc., a California corporation. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, on the Closing Date, Purchaser paid to U-Swirl $2,757,738, consisting of approximately (i) $1.75 million in cash and (ii) $1.0 million evidenced by a three-year secured promissory note in the aggregate original principal amount of $1.0 million. As a result of these asset sales, the activities of the Company’s subsidiary, U-Swirl, which were previously recorded to the U-Swirl operating segment are reported as discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations, consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of cash flows for all periods presented. The majority of the assets and liabilities of U-Swirl met the accounting criteria to be classified as held for sale and were aggregated and reported on separate lines of the respective statements.

 

On October 31, 2023, we filed a certificate of dissolution with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada with respect to U-Swirl. As a result, U-Swirl is effectively fully dissolved and no longer in legal existence.

 

The following table discloses the results of operations of the businesses reported as discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

  

Three Months Ended November 30,

  

Nine Months Ended November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Total Revenue

 $-  $650,288  $212,242  $2,542,991 

Cost of sales

  -   142,218   -   528,759 

Operating Expenses

  -   523,892   143,198   1,661,310 

Gain on disposal of assets

  -   -   (634,790)  - 

Other income (expense), net

  -   -   -   - 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

  -   (15,822)  703,834   352,922 

Income tax provision (benefit)

  -   -   -   686,613 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 $-  $(15,822) $703,834  $(333,691)

 

The following table reflects the summary of assets and liabilities held for sale for U-Swirl as of November 30, 2023 and February 28, 2023, respectively:

 

  

November 30,

  

February 28,

 
  

2023

  

2023

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 $-  $75,914 

Inventory, net

  -   6,067 

Other

  -   1,023 

Current assets held for sale

  -   83,004 
         

Franchise rights, net

  -   1,708,336 

Intangible assets, net

  -   48,095 

Other

  -   9,415 

Long-term assets held for sale

  -   1,765,846 

Total Assets Held for Sale

  -   1,848,850 
         

Accounts payable

  -   125,802 

Accrued compensation

  -   11,205 

Accrued liabilities

  -   11,981 

Contract liabilities

  -   29,951 

Current liabilities held for sale

  -   178,939 
         

Contract liabilities, less current portion

  -   184,142 

Long term liabilities held for sale

  -   184,142 

Total Liabilities Held for Sale

 $-  $363,081 

 

The following table summarizes the gain recognized during the three months ended November 30, 2023 related to the sale of assets on May 1, 2023, as described above:

 

Cash proceeds from the sale of assets

 $1,757,738 

Notes receivable

  1,000,000 
     

Total consideration received

  2,757,738 
     

Assets and liabilities transferred

    

Franchise rights

  1,703,325 

Inventory

  6,067 

Liabilities

  (229,431)
     

Net assets transferred

  1,479,961 
     

Costs associated with the sale of assets

  642,987 
     

Gain on disposal of assets

 $634,790 

 

v3.23.4
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2023
Insider Trading Arr Line Items    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]  

Item 5.

Other Information

 

None.

 

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v3.23.4
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Nature of Operations

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., a Delaware corporation, its wholly owned subsidiaries, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (a Colorado corporation), Aspen Leaf Yogurt, LLC (“ALY”), U-Swirl International, Inc. (dissolved in October 2023) (“U-Swirl”), and U-Swirl, Inc. (“SWRL”) (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”). 

 

The Company is an international franchisor, confectionery producer, and retail operator. Founded in 1981, the Company is headquartered in Durango, Colorado and produces an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products (“Durango Products”). The Company also sells its candy in select locations outside of its franchised/licensed network of retail stores.

 

On February 24, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its three Company-owned U-Swirl locations.  Separately, on May 1, 2023, after the 2023 fiscal year end, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its franchise rights and intangible assets related to U-Swirl and associated brands.  As a result, the activities of the Company’s U-Swirl subsidiary that have historically been reported in the U-Swirl segment have been reported as discontinued operations.  See Note 16 –Discontinued Operations in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Company's discontinued operations, including net sales, operating earnings, and total assets by segment.  The Company’s financial statements reflect continuing operations only, unless otherwise noted.

 

The Company’s revenues are currently derived from three principal sources: sales to franchisees and others of premium chocolates and other confectionery products manufactured by the Company; the collection of initial franchise fees and royalties from franchisees’ sales; and sales at Company-owned stores of premium chocolates and other confectionery products including gourmet caramel apples.

 

The Company does not have a material amount of financial assets or liabilities that are required under U.S. GAAP to be measured on a recurring basis at fair value. The Company is not a party to any material derivative financial instruments. The Company does not have a material amount of non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities that are required under U.S. GAAP to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company has not elected to use the fair value measurement option, as permitted under U.S. GAAP, for any assets or liabilities for which fair value measurement is not presently required. The Company believes the fair values of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts due to their short duration.

 

The following table summarizes the number of stores operating under the Rocky Mountain Chocolate brand at November 30, 2023:

 

  

Stores Open at 2/28/2023

  

Opened

  

Closed

  

Sold

  

Stores Open

at 11/30/2023

  

Sold, Not

Yet Open

  

Total

 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

                            

Company-owned stores

  1   1   -   -   2   -   2 

Franchise stores - Domestic stores and kiosks

  153   5   (7)  (1)  150   3   152 

International license stores

  4   -   -   -   4   -   4 

Co-branded stores

  111   3   (1)  -   113   -   113 
                             

Total

  269              269   3   271 

 

Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (of a normal and recurring nature) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, filed with the SEC on May 30, 2023. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Subsequent Events

 

Management evaluated all activity of the Company through the issue date of these consolidated financial statements and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Except for the recent accounting pronouncements described below, other recent accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on our interim consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. ASU 2016-13 will require immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of many financial assets, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for credit losses on loans and other financial instruments. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 effective March 1, 2023. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Receivable [Policy Text Block]

Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net

 

Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers in the ordinary course of business and are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Notes receivable generally reflect the sale of assets. Accounts and notes receivable are stated at the net amount expected to be collected, using an estimate of current expected credit losses to determine the allowance for expected credit losses. The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts and notes receivable and determines the appropriate allowance for expected credit losses based on a combination of factors, including the aging of the receivables and historical collection trends. When the Company is aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, the Company may individually evaluate the related receivable to determine the allowance for expected credit losses. The Company uses specific criteria to determine uncollectible receivables to be written off, including bankruptcy filings, the referral of customer accounts to outside parties for collection, and the length that accounts remain past due.

Related Party Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Related Party Transactions

 

On December 14, 2022 the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”), by and among the Company, Bradley L. Radoff, an individual (“Radoff”), Andrew T. Berger, an individual, AB Value Partners, LP (“AB Value Partners”), AB Value Management LLC (“AB Value Management” and, together with AB Value Partners, “AB Value” and, together with Radoff, “ABV-Radoff”), and Mary Bradley, an individual, pertaining to, among other things, the dismissal of all pending lawsuits between the parties.

 

Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company and ABV-Radoff agreed to a “Standstill Period” commencing on the effective date of the agreement and ending on the date that is forty-five (45) days prior to the beginning of the Company’s advance notice period for the nomination of directors at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. During the Standstill Period, ABV-Radoff agreed, subject to certain exceptions, other than in Rule 144 open market broker sale transactions where the identity of the purchaser is not known and in underwritten widely dispersed public offerings, not to sell, offer, or agree to sell directly or indirectly, through swap or hedging transactions or otherwise, the securities of the Company or any rights decoupled from the underlying securities of the Company held by ABV-Radoff to any person or entity other than the Company or an affiliate of ABV-Radoff (a “Third Party”) that, to the ABV-Radoff’s knowledge would result in such Third Party, together with its Affiliates and Associates (as such terms are defined in the Settlement Agreement), owning, controlling, or otherwise having beneficial ownership or other ownership interest in the aggregate of more than 4.9% of the Company’s common stock outstanding at such time, or would increase the beneficial ownership or other ownership interest of any Third Party who, together with its Affiliates and Associates, has a beneficial ownership or other ownership interest in the aggregate of more than 4.9% of the shares Common Stock outstanding at such time (such restrictions collectively, the “Lock-Up Restriction”).

 

On August 3, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized and approved the Company to issue a limited waiver (the “Limited Waiver”) of the Lock-Up Restriction with regard to a sale by ABV-Radoff of up to 200,000 shares of Common Stock to Global Value Investment Corp. (“GVIC”) to be consummated by August 7, 2023. Jeffrey Geygan, the Company’s Chairman of the Board, is the chief executive officer and a principal of GVIC. Other than as waived by the Limited Waiver, the Settlement Agreement remains in full force and effect and the rights and obligations under the Settlement Agreement of each of the parties remain unchanged.

Liquidity [Policy Text Block]

Liquidity

 

As of November 30, 2023, we were not in compliance with the requirement under a credit agreement, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (the “Lender”) to maintain a ratio of total current assets to total current liabilities of at least 1.5 to 1. Our current ratio as of November 30, 2023 was 1.42 to 1. We have requested a waiver from the Lender, but we have not yet received approval. We were in compliance, however, with all other aspects of the Credit Agreement.

 

As a result of our noncompliance, under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Lender has the option, but not the obligation, to immediately demand repayment of all funds drawn down under the Credit Line. As of November 30.2023 and as of the date of this Quarterly Report, we had enough cash on hand to satisfy our obligations under the Credit Line if the Lender exercised its option to demand repayment. If the Lender exercises its option and demands repayment at some time in the future, however, we may not have sufficient funds available to make the payments required. If we are unable to repay amounts owed, the Lender may be entitled to foreclose on and sell substantially all of our assets, which secure our borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

 

In addition, the Lender retains the right to act on covenant violations that occur after the date of delivery of any waiver. If the Lender were to decline to grant us a waiver and instead demand repayment in the future, we may need to seek alternative financing to pay these obligations as the Company may not have sufficient facilities or sufficient cash on hand at that time to satisfy these obligations.

 

The Company is exploring various means of strengthening its liquidity position and ensuring compliance with its debt financing covenants, which may include the obtaining of waivers from the Lender and/or, amending our Credit Line facility. We are also exploring supplemental debt facilities for other operational activities.

v3.23.4
Note 1 - Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Number of Stores [Table Text Block]
  

Stores Open at 2/28/2023

  

Opened

  

Closed

  

Sold

  

Stores Open

at 11/30/2023

  

Sold, Not

Yet Open

  

Total

 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

                            

Company-owned stores

  1   1   -   -   2   -   2 

Franchise stores - Domestic stores and kiosks

  153   5   (7)  (1)  150   3   152 

International license stores

  4   -   -   -   4   -   4 

Co-branded stores

  111   3   (1)  -   113   -   113 
                             

Total

  269              269   3   271 
v3.23.4
Note 2 - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 
Cash paid (received) for:        

Interest

 $25,127  $25,000 

Income taxes

  (298,895)  (303,777)

Supplemental disclosure of non‑cash investing activities

        

Sale of assets in exchange for note receivable

 $1,000,000  $- 
v3.23.4
Note 3 - Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30:

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Contract liabilities at the beginning of the year:

 $943,415  $962,571 

Revenue recognized

  (126,948)  (147,720)

Contract fees received

  45,500   153,000 

Contract liabilities at the end of the period:

 $861,967  $967,851 
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]

FYE 24

 $81,725 

FYE 25

  149,744 

FYE 26

  137,026 

FYE 27

  123,907 

FYE 28

  96,390 

Thereafter

  273,175 

Total

 $861,967 
v3.23.4
Note 4 - Disaggregation of Revenue (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

Three Months Ended November 30, 2023

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $41,033  $-  $-  $41,033 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   6,058,117   -   6,058,117 

Retail sales

  -   -   363,584   363,584 

Royalty and marketing fees

  1,234,667   -   -   1,234,667 

Total

 $1,275,700  $6,058,117  $363,584  $7,697,401 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2022

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $48,965  $-  $-  $48,965 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   7,284,940   -   7,284,940 

Retail sales

  -   -   301,594   301,594 

Royalty and marketing fees

  1,189,594   -   -   1,189,594 

Total

 $1,238,559  $7,284,940  $301,594  $8,825,093 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2023

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $126,948  $-  $-  $126,948 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   15,589,341   -   15,589,341 

Retail sales

  -   -   864,400   864,400 

Royalty and marketing fees

  4,110,576   -   -   4,110,576 

Total

 $4,237,524  $15,589,341  $864,400  $20,691,265 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2022

             
                 

Revenues recognized over time under ASC 606:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 
                 

Franchise fees

 $147,720  $-  $-  $147,720 

Revenues recognized at a point in time:

     
  

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Total

 

Durango Product sales

  -   17,250,750   -   17,250,750 

Retail sales

  -   -   815,197   815,197 

Royalty and marketing fees

  4,070,980   -   -   4,070,980 

Total

 $4,218,700  $17,250,750  $815,197  $22,284,647 
v3.23.4
Note 5 - Inventories (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
  

November 30, 2023

  

February 28, 2023

 

Ingredients and supplies

 $2,330,450  $2,481,510 

Finished candy

  1,627,302   1,567,887 

Reserve for slow moving inventory

  (287,676)  (409,617)

Total inventories

 $3,670,076  $3,639,780 
v3.23.4
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
  

November 30, 2023

  

February 28, 2023

 

Land

 $513,618  $513,618 

Building

  5,108,950   5,151,886 

Machinery and equipment

  12,160,469   10,152,211 

Furniture and fixtures

  590,204   512,172 

Leasehold improvements

  132,027   134,010 

Transportation equipment

  322,067   476,376 
   18,827,335   16,940,273 
         

Less accumulated depreciation

  (11,192,783)  (11,229,534)

Property and equipment, net

 $7,634,552  $5,710,739 
v3.23.4
Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
   

November 30, 2023

  

February 28, 2023

 
 

Amortization

Period (Years)

 

Gross Carrying

Value

  

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Gross Carrying

Value

  

Accumulated

Amortization

 
Intangible assets subject to amortization                  

Store design 

10

 $394,826  $272,993  $394,826  $259,314 

Trademarks

5-20

  259,339   136,424   259,339   128,924 
Total   654,165   409,417   654,165   388,238 
Goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization                  

Franchising segment-

                 

Company stores goodwill

 $360,972      $360,972     

Franchising goodwill

  97,318       97,318     

Manufacturing segment-goodwill

  97,318       97,318     

Trademarks

  20,000       20,000     
Total    575,608       575,608     
                  
Total Goodwill and Intangible Assets   $1,229,773  $409,417  $1,229,773  $388,238 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

FYE 24

 $6,850 

FYE 25

  27,405 

FYE 26

  27,405 

FYE 27

  27,405 

FYE 28

  27,405 

Thereafter

  128,278 

Total

 $244,748 
v3.23.4
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of February 28:

  154,131   105,978 

Granted

  157,145   94,892 

Vested

  (46,632)  (52,421)

Cancelled/forfeited

  (1,762)  (1,232)

Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of November 30:

  262,882   147,217 
         

Weighted average grant date fair value

 $4.92  $5.28 

Weighted average remaining vesting period (in years)

  1.88   2.05 
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Outstanding stock options as of February 28:

  36,144   - 

Granted

  -   36,144 

Exercised

  -   - 

Cancelled/forfeited

  -   - 

Outstanding stock options as of November 30:

  36,144   36,144 
         

Weighted average exercise price

  6.49   6.49 

Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)

  8.51   9.51 
v3.23.4
Note 11 - Leasing Arrangements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]

FYE 24

 $191,186 

FYE 25

  611,988 

FYE 26

  514,346 

FYE 27

  242,558 

FYE 28

  71,671 

Thereafter

  390,450 

Total

 $2,022,199 
     

Less: imputed interest

  (151,643)

Present value of lease liabilities:

 $1,870,556 
     

Weighted average lease term

  5.4 
v3.23.4
Note 13 - Operating Segments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

Three Months Ended November 30, 2023

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $1,275,700  $6,394,694  $363,584  $-  $8,033,978 

Intersegment revenues

  -   (336,577)  -   -   (336,577)

Revenue from external customers

  1,275,700   6,058,117   363,584   -   7,697,401 

Segment profit (loss)

  299,677   286,858   30,374   (1,373,627)  (756,718)

Total assets

  1,154,926   12,713,718   493,498   6,918,241   21,280,383 

Capital expenditures

  20,751   1,134,371   249   128,152   1,283,523 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $7,217  $188,708  $2,445  $25,107  $223,477 

Three Months Ended November 30, 2022

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $1,239,938  $7,629,146  $301,594  $-  $9,170,678 

Intersegment revenues

  (1,379)  (344,206)  -   -   (345,585)

Revenue from external customers

  1,238,559   7,284,940   301,594   -   8,825,093 

Segment profit (loss)

  337,225   1,534,725   45,035   (2,113,142)  (196,157)

Total assets

  1,010,798   13,639,903   624,705   5,428,786   20,704,192 

Capital expenditures

  15,925   150,735   4,860   -   171,520 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $8,432  $161,515  $1,407  $17,643  $188,997 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2023

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $4,238,017  $16,385,975  $864,400  $-  $21,488,392 

Intersegment revenues

  (493)  (796,634)  -   -   (797,127)

Revenue from external customers

  4,237,524   15,589,341   864,400   -   20,691,265 

Segment profit (loss)

  1,266,668   421,613   60,216   (5,031,779)  (3,283,282)

Total assets

  1,154,926   12,713,718   493,498   6,918,241   21,280,383 

Capital expenditures

  52,848   2,166,138   19,761   378,279   2,617,026 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $22,793  $544,691  $5,430  $67,018  $639,932 

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2022

 

Franchising

  

Production

  

Retail

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Total revenues

 $4,222,694  $18,143,863  $815,197  $-  $23,181,754 

Intersegment revenues

  (3,994)  (893,113)  -   -   (897,107)

Revenue from external customers

  4,218,700   17,250,750   815,197   -   22,284,647 

Segment profit (loss)

  1,756,239   3,062,876   27,947   (7,779,818)  (2,932,756)

Total assets

  1,010,798   13,639,903   624,705   5,428,786   20,704,192 

Capital expenditures

  17,106   685,420   5,435   70,224   778,185 

Total depreciation & amortization

 $25,871  $484,980  $4,231  $52,332  $567,414 
v3.23.4
Note 16 - Discontinued Operations (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended November 30,

  

Nine Months Ended November 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Total Revenue

 $-  $650,288  $212,242  $2,542,991 

Cost of sales

  -   142,218   -   528,759 

Operating Expenses

  -   523,892   143,198   1,661,310 

Gain on disposal of assets

  -   -   (634,790)  - 

Other income (expense), net

  -   -   -   - 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

  -   (15,822)  703,834   352,922 

Income tax provision (benefit)

  -   -   -   686,613 

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 $-  $(15,822) $703,834  $(333,691)
  

November 30,

  

February 28,

 
  

2023

  

2023

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 $-  $75,914 

Inventory, net

  -   6,067 

Other

  -   1,023 

Current assets held for sale

  -   83,004 
         

Franchise rights, net

  -   1,708,336 

Intangible assets, net

  -   48,095 

Other

  -   9,415 

Long-term assets held for sale

  -   1,765,846 

Total Assets Held for Sale

  -   1,848,850 
         

Accounts payable

  -   125,802 

Accrued compensation

  -   11,205 

Accrued liabilities

  -   11,981 

Contract liabilities

  -   29,951 

Current liabilities held for sale

  -   178,939 
         

Contract liabilities, less current portion

  -   184,142 

Long term liabilities held for sale

  -   184,142 

Total Liabilities Held for Sale

 $-  $363,081 

Cash proceeds from the sale of assets

 $1,757,738 

Notes receivable

  1,000,000 
     

Total consideration received

  2,757,738 
     

Assets and liabilities transferred

    

Franchise rights

  1,703,325 

Inventory

  6,067 

Liabilities

  (229,431)
     

Net assets transferred

  1,479,961 
     

Costs associated with the sale of assets

  642,987 
     

Gain on disposal of assets

 $634,790 
v3.23.4
Note 1 - Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Aug. 03, 2023
shares
Current Ratio, Credit Agreement Requirement 1.5  
Current Ratio 1.42  
Global Value Investment Corp. [Member]    
Sale of Stock, Maximum Shares (in shares)   200,000
v3.23.4
Note 1 - Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation - Number of Stores (Details)
Nov. 30, 2023
Number of stores 271
Number of stores (271)
Stores Opened at 2/28/23 [Member]  
Number of stores 269
Number of stores (269)
Sold [Member]  
Number of stores
Number of stores
Stores Open at 08/31/2023 [Member[  
Number of stores 269
Number of stores (269)
Sold Not Yet Open [Member]  
Number of stores 3
Number of stores (3)
Company Owned Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member]  
Number of stores 2
Number of stores (2)
Company Owned Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Stores Opened at 2/28/23 [Member]  
Number of stores 1
Number of stores (1)
Company Owned Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Open [Member]  
Number of stores 1
Number of stores (1)
Company Owned Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Closed [Member]  
Number of stores 0
Number of stores 0
Company Owned Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Sold [Member]  
Number of stores 0
Number of stores 0
Company Owned Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Stores Open at 08/31/2023 [Member[  
Number of stores 2
Number of stores (2)
Company Owned Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Sold Not Yet Open [Member]  
Number of stores 0
Number of stores 0
Franchise Stores - Domestic Stores and Kiosks [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member]  
Number of stores 152
Number of stores (152)
Franchise Stores - Domestic Stores and Kiosks [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Stores Opened at 2/28/23 [Member]  
Number of stores 153
Number of stores (153)
Franchise Stores - Domestic Stores and Kiosks [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Open [Member]  
Number of stores 5
Number of stores (5)
Franchise Stores - Domestic Stores and Kiosks [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Closed [Member]  
Number of stores 7
Number of stores (7)
Franchise Stores - Domestic Stores and Kiosks [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Sold [Member]  
Number of stores 1
Number of stores (1)
Franchise Stores - Domestic Stores and Kiosks [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Stores Open at 08/31/2023 [Member[  
Number of stores 150
Number of stores (150)
Franchise Stores - Domestic Stores and Kiosks [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Sold Not Yet Open [Member]  
Number of stores 3
Number of stores (3)
International License Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member]  
Number of stores 4
Number of stores (4)
International License Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Stores Opened at 2/28/23 [Member]  
Number of stores 4
Number of stores (4)
International License Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Open [Member]  
Number of stores 0
Number of stores 0
International License Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Closed [Member]  
Number of stores 0
Number of stores 0
International License Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Sold [Member]  
Number of stores 0
Number of stores 0
International License Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Stores Open at 08/31/2023 [Member[  
Number of stores 4
Number of stores (4)
International License Stores [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Sold Not Yet Open [Member]  
Number of stores 0
Number of stores 0
Cold Stone Creamery - Co-Branded [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member]  
Number of stores 113
Number of stores (113)
Cold Stone Creamery - Co-Branded [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Stores Opened at 2/28/23 [Member]  
Number of stores 111
Number of stores (111)
Cold Stone Creamery - Co-Branded [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Open [Member]  
Number of stores 3
Number of stores (3)
Cold Stone Creamery - Co-Branded [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Closed [Member]  
Number of stores 1
Number of stores (1)
Cold Stone Creamery - Co-Branded [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Sold [Member]  
Number of stores 0
Number of stores 0
Cold Stone Creamery - Co-Branded [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Stores Open at 08/31/2023 [Member[  
Number of stores 113
Number of stores (113)
Cold Stone Creamery - Co-Branded [Member] | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory [Member] | Sold Not Yet Open [Member]  
Number of stores 0
Number of stores 0
v3.23.4
Note 2 - Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Cash paid (received) for:    
Interest $ 25,127 $ 25,000
Income taxes (298,895) (303,777)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities    
Sale of assets in exchange for note receivable $ 1,000,000 $ 0
v3.23.4
Note 3 - Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Details Textual)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Customers Contracts, Term (Year) 10 years
Maximum [Member]  
Customers Contracts, Term (Year) 20 years
Minimum [Member]  
Franchise Agreement, Term (Year) 10 years
v3.23.4
Note 3 - Revenue From Contracts With Customers - Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Contract liabilities at the beginning of the year: $ 943,415 $ 962,571
Revenue recognized (126,948) (147,720)
Contract fees received 45,500 153,000
Contract liabilities at the end of the period: $ 861,967 $ 967,851
v3.23.4
Note 3 - Revenue From Contracts With Customers - Remaining Performance Obligation (Details)
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 861,967
v3.23.4
Note 3 - Revenue From Contracts With Customers - Remaining Performance Obligation 2 (Details)
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 861,967
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-12-01  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period (Year) 3 months
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 81,725
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-03-01  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period (Year) 1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 149,744
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-03-01  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period (Year) 1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 137,026
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-03-01  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period (Year) 1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 123,907
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-03-01  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period (Year) 1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 96,390
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-03-01  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period (Year) 1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 273,175
v3.23.4
Note 4 - Disaggregation of Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Revenues $ 7,697,401 $ 8,825,093 $ 20,691,265 $ 22,284,647
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 7,697,401 8,825,093 20,691,265 22,284,647
Durango Product Sales [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 6,058,117 7,284,940 15,589,341 17,250,750
Retail [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 363,584 301,594 864,400 815,197
Franchise Fees [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]        
Revenues 41,033 48,965 126,948 147,720
Royalty and Marketing Fees [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 1,234,667 1,189,594 4,110,576 4,070,980
Franchising [Member]        
Revenues 1,275,700 1,238,559 4,237,524 4,218,700
Franchising [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 1,275,700 1,238,559 4,237,524 4,218,700
Franchising [Member] | Durango Product Sales [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Franchising [Member] | Retail [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Franchising [Member] | Franchise Fees [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]        
Revenues 41,033 48,965 126,948 147,720
Franchising [Member] | Royalty and Marketing Fees [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 1,234,667 1,189,594 4,110,576 4,070,980
Production [Member]        
Revenues 6,058,117 7,284,940 15,589,341 17,250,750
Production [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 6,058,117 7,284,940 15,589,341 17,250,750
Production [Member] | Durango Product Sales [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 6,058,117 7,284,940   17,250,750
Production [Member] | Factory Sales [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues     15,589,341  
Production [Member] | Retail [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Production [Member] | Franchise Fees [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Production [Member] | Royalty and Marketing Fees [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Retail Segment [Member]        
Revenues 363,584 301,594 864,400 815,197
Retail Segment [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 363,584 301,594 864,400 815,197
Retail Segment [Member] | Durango Product Sales [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Retail Segment [Member] | Retail [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues 363,584 301,594 864,400 815,197
Retail Segment [Member] | Franchise Fees [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Retail Segment [Member] | Royalty and Marketing Fees [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]        
Revenues $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.4
Note 5 - Inventories - Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2023
Feb. 28, 2023
Ingredients and supplies $ 2,330,450 $ 2,481,510
Finished candy 1,627,302 1,567,887
Reserve for slow moving inventory (287,676) (409,617)
Total inventories $ 3,670,076 $ 3,639,780
v3.23.4
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Depreciation $ 223,477 $ 188,997 $ 639,931 $ 567,414
v3.23.4
Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2023
Feb. 28, 2023
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 18,827,335 $ 16,940,273
Less accumulated depreciation (11,192,783) (11,229,534)
Property and equipment, net 7,634,552 5,710,739
Land [Member]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 513,618 513,618
Building [Member]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 5,108,950 5,151,886
Machinery and Equipment [Member]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 12,160,469 10,152,211
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 590,204 512,172
Leasehold Improvements [Member]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 132,027 134,010
Transportation Equipment [Member]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 322,067 $ 476,376
v3.23.4
Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 6,852 $ 7,226 $ 21,179 $ 21,678
v3.23.4
Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2023
Feb. 28, 2023
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross carrying value $ 654,165 $ 654,165
Intangible assets subject to amortization, accumulated amortization 409,417 388,238
Intangible assets not subject to amortization, gross carrying value 575,608 575,608
Total Goodwill and Intangible Assets 1,229,773 1,229,773
Total Goodwill and Intangible Assets 409,417 388,238
Company Stores Goodwill [Member]    
Intangible assets not subject to amortization, gross carrying value 360,972 360,972
Franchising Goodwill [Member]    
Intangible assets not subject to amortization, gross carrying value 97,318 97,318
Manufacturing Segment Goodwill [Member]    
Intangible assets not subject to amortization, gross carrying value 97,318 97,318
Trademarks 1 [Member]    
Intangible assets not subject to amortization, gross carrying value $ 20,000 20,000
Store Design [Member]    
Amortization Period (Year) 10 years  
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross carrying value $ 394,826 394,826
Intangible assets subject to amortization, accumulated amortization 272,993 259,314
Trademarks [Member]    
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross carrying value 259,339 259,339
Intangible assets subject to amortization, accumulated amortization $ 136,424 $ 128,924
Trademarks [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Amortization Period (Year) 5 years  
Trademarks [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Amortization Period (Year) 20 years  
v3.23.4
Note 7 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details)
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
FYE 24 $ 6,850
FYE 25 27,405
FYE 26 27,405
FYE 27 27,405
FYE 28 27,405
Thereafter 128,278
Total $ 244,748
v3.23.4
Note 8 - Line of Credit (Details Textual)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2023
Current Ratio, Credit Agreement Requirement 1.5    
Current Ratio 1.42    
Wells Fargo Bank [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]      
Long-Term Line of Credit $ 4 $ 4  
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity $ 3 $ 3  
Wells Fargo Bank [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]      
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate   2.37%  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 7.68% 7.68% 6.92%
v3.23.4
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 20, 2019
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense   $ 166,219 $ 190,892 $ 490,802 $ 471,530
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)       0 36,144
Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)         47,446
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value         $ 298,582
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value         $ 77,267
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)         $ 6.29
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)         36,144
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)         $ 2.14
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]          
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense   166,219 $ 190,893 $ 490,802 $ 471,530
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)       157,145 94,892
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)       $ 4.92 $ 5.28
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period (in shares)       46,632 52,421
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)       2 years 6 months  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount   429,481   $ 429,481  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)       48,263  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value       $ 750,556  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)       $ 5.72  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Vesting Annually [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage       33.00%  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonemployee [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)       6,338  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value       $ 32,070  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonemployee [Member] | Vesting on the Grant Date [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage       25.00%  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonemployee [Member] | Vesting on Last Day of Each Quarter Thereafter [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage       25.00%  
Performance Shares [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)       82,953  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Performance Shares, Target Number, Percentage         12.50%
Performance Shares [Member] | Vesting on Last Day of Each Quarter Thereafter [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage         33.33%
Performance Shares [Member] | Vesting on Last Day of Current Fiscal Year Ending [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage         33.33%
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Member]          
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount   $ 950,522   $ 950,522  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)       1 year 10 months 17 days  
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)       6 years  
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)       131,216  
Maximum [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Performance Shares, Target Number, Percentage         200.00%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)         94,892
Maximum [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Vesting Based Performance [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Performance Shares, Target Number, Percentage       110.00%  
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)       5 years  
Minimum [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Performance Shares, Target Number, Percentage         0.00%
Minimum [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Vesting Based Performance [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Performance Shares, Target Number, Percentage       75.00%  
Warrant to Purchase Common Stock [Member]          
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) $ 8.76        
Certain Revenue Thresholds, Cumulative Basis Connection with Performance Basis (Year) 5 years        
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Month) 6 months        
Warrant to Purchase Common Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) 960,677        
v3.23.4
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Unit Awards Outstanding Under the Plans (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of February 28: (in shares) 154,131 105,978
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares) 157,145 94,892
Vested (in shares) (46,632) (52,421)
Cancelled/forfeited (in shares) (1,762) (1,232)
Outstanding non-vested restricted stock units as of November 30: (in shares) 262,882 147,217
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) $ 4.92 $ 5.28
Weighted average remaining vesting period (Year) 1 year 10 months 17 days 2 years 18 days
v3.23.4
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Outstanding stock options as of February 28: (in shares) 36,144 0
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares) 0 36,144
Exercised (in shares) 0 0
Cancelled/forfeited (in shares) 0 0
Outstanding stock options as of November 30: (in shares) 36,144 36,144
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 6.49 $ 6.49
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) (Year) 8 years 6 months 3 days 9 years 6 months 3 days
v3.23.4
Note 10 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Warrant [Member]    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares) 182,875 130,367
v3.23.4
Note 11 - Leasing Arrangements (Details Textual) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Operating Lease, Expense $ 447,498 $ 438,011
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 3.30%  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid $ 2,022,199  
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability $ 46,250 $ 636,202
Maximum [Member]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year) 10 years  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term (Year) 10 years  
Minimum [Member]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term (Year) 5 years  
v3.23.4
Note 11 - Leasing Arrangements - Maturities of Lease Liabilities for Operating Leases (Details)
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
FYE 24 $ 191,186
FYE 25 611,988
FYE 26 514,346
FYE 27 242,558
FYE 28 71,671
Thereafter 390,450
Total 2,022,199
Less: imputed interest (151,643)
Present value of lease liabilities: $ 1,870,556
Weighted average lease term (Year) 5 years 4 months 24 days
v3.23.4
Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)
9 Months Ended
May 08, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Contractual Obligation   $ 229,000
Maximum [Member]    
Purchase Contracts, Term (Month)   18 months
Minimum [Member]    
Purchase Contracts, Term (Month)   6 months
Former Senior Vice President of Franchise Development [Member]    
Monthly Consulting Fee $ 22,000  
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability   $ 345,124
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Accelerated Vesting, Number (in shares) | shares 8,332  
Former Senior Vice President of Franchise Development [Member] | Retirement Bonus [Member]    
Retirement Bonus, Number of Bi-weekly Payments 26  
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability $ 12,500  
Former Senior Vice President of Franchise Development [Member] | COBRA Payments [Member]    
COBRA Payments, Period After Retirement (Month) 18 months  
Former Senior Vice President of Franchise Development [Member] | COBRA Payments [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Accelerated Vesting, Number (in shares) | shares 7,500  
v3.23.4
Note 13 - Operating Segments (Details Textual)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Number of Reportable Segments 3
v3.23.4
Note 13 - Operating Segments - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Feb. 28, 2023
Revenues $ 7,697,401 $ 8,825,093 $ 20,691,265 $ 22,284,647  
Segment profit (loss) (756,718) (196,157) (3,283,282) (2,932,756)  
Total assets 21,280,383 20,704,192 21,280,383 20,704,192 $ 21,986,827
Capital expenditures 1,283,523 171,520 2,617,026 778,185  
Total depreciation and amortization 223,477 188,997 639,932 567,414  
Franchising [Member]          
Revenues 1,275,700 1,238,559 4,237,524 4,218,700  
Segment profit (loss) 299,677 337,225 1,266,668 1,756,239  
Total assets 1,154,926 1,010,798 1,154,926 1,010,798  
Capital expenditures 20,751 15,925 52,848 17,106  
Total depreciation and amortization 7,217 8,432 22,793 25,871  
Production [Member]          
Revenues 6,058,117 7,284,940 15,589,341 17,250,750  
Segment profit (loss) 286,858 1,534,725 421,613 3,062,876  
Total assets 12,713,718 13,639,903 12,713,718 13,639,903  
Capital expenditures 1,134,371 150,735 2,166,138 685,420  
Total depreciation and amortization 188,708 161,515 544,691 484,980  
Retail Segment [Member]          
Revenues 363,584 301,594 864,400 815,197  
Segment profit (loss) 30,374 45,035 60,216 27,947  
Total assets 493,498 624,705 493,498 624,705  
Capital expenditures 249 4,860 19,761 5,435  
Total depreciation and amortization 2,445 1,407 5,430 4,231  
Other Segments [Member]          
Revenues 0 0 0 0  
Segment profit (loss) (1,373,627) (2,113,142) (5,031,779) (7,779,818)  
Total assets 6,918,241 5,428,786 6,918,241 5,428,786  
Capital expenditures 128,152 0 378,279 70,224  
Total depreciation and amortization 25,107 17,643 67,018 52,332  
Operating Segments [Member]          
Revenues 8,033,978 9,170,678 21,488,392 23,181,754  
Operating Segments [Member] | Franchising [Member]          
Revenues 1,275,700 1,239,938 4,238,017 4,222,694  
Operating Segments [Member] | Production [Member]          
Revenues 6,394,694 7,629,146 16,385,975 18,143,863  
Operating Segments [Member] | Retail Segment [Member]          
Revenues 363,584 301,594 864,400 815,197  
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]          
Revenues (336,577) (345,585) (797,127) (897,107)  
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Franchising [Member]          
Revenues 0 (1,379) (493) (3,994)  
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Production [Member]          
Revenues (336,577) (344,206) (796,634) (893,113)  
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Retail Segment [Member]          
Revenues $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0  
v3.23.4
Note 14 - Contested Solicitation Of Proxies (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2022
Contested Solicitation of Proxies [Member]      
Litigation Settlement, Expense $ 0 $ 764,000 $ 2,900,000
v3.23.4
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details Textual)
$ in Millions
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross $ 2
v3.23.4
Note 16 - Discontinued Operations (Details Textual) - USwirl Inc [Member] - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member] - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
May 01, 2023
Nov. 30, 2023
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration $ 2,757,738 $ 2,757,738
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets 1,750,000 1,757,738
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
Notes Receivable, Term (Year) 3 years  
v3.23.4
Note 16 - Discontinued Operations - Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 01, 2023
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Feb. 28, 2023
Current assets held for sale   $ 0   $ 0   $ 83,004
Long-term assets held for sale   0   0   1,765,846
Current liabilities held for sale   0   0   178,939
Long term liabilities held for sale   0   0   184,142
Gain on disposal of assets   0 $ 0 634,790 $ 0  
USwirl Inc [Member]            
Total Revenue   0 650,288 212,242 2,542,991  
Cost of sales   0 142,218 0 528,759  
Operating Expenses   0 523,892 143,198 1,661,310  
Gain on disposal of assets   0 0 (634,790) 0  
Other income (expense), net   0 0 0 0  
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes   0 (15,822) 703,834 352,922  
Income tax provision (benefit)   0 0 0 686,613  
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   0 $ (15,822) 703,834 $ (333,691)  
Accounts and notes receivable, net   0   0   75,914
Inventory, net   0   0   6,067
Other   0   0   1,023
Current assets held for sale   0   0   83,004
Franchise rights, net   0   0   1,708,336
Intangible assets, net   0   0   48,095
Other   0   0   9,415
Long-term assets held for sale   0   0   1,765,846
Total Assets Held for Sale   0   0   1,848,850
Accounts payable   0   0   125,802
Accrued compensation   0   0   11,205
Accrued liabilities   0   0   11,981
Contract liabilities   0   0   29,951
Current liabilities held for sale   0   0   178,939
Contract liabilities, less current portion   0   0   184,142
Long term liabilities held for sale   0   0   184,142
Total Liabilities Held for Sale   0   0   363,081
Liabilities   0   0   $ (363,081)
USwirl Inc [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]            
Total Liabilities Held for Sale   229,431   229,431    
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets $ 1,750,000 1,757,738        
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss 1,000,000 1,000,000   1,000,000    
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration $ 2,757,738 2,757,738   2,757,738    
Franchise rights   1,703,325   1,703,325    
Inventory   6,067   6,067    
Liabilities   (229,431)   (229,431)    
Net assets transferred   1,479,961   $ 1,479,961    
Costs associated with the sale of assets   642,987        
Gain on disposal of assets   $ 634,790        

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