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DenAmerica reports second quarter results.


SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale, city (1990 pop. 130,069), Maricopa co., central Ariz.; settled in 1895 by Winfield Scott, inc. 1951. It is a resort and retirement center in the Phoenix metropolitan area. , Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 1996--DenAmerica Corp. (AMEX AMEX

See: American Stock Exchange
: DEN (Directory Enabled Networks) The management of a network from a central depository of information about users, applications and network resources. Originally an initiative from Microsoft and Cisco, DEN was turned over to the DMTF in 1998, and its extensions were made ), the nation's largest franchisee of Denny's restaurants and the owner and franchisor of the Black-eyed Pea restaurant chain, today announced results for the 14-week second quarter and 27-week six months periods ended July 3, 1996.

The comparable year ago periods are the 13-week second quarter and 26-week six months ended June 28, 1995.

Revenue and operating results for the 14 weeks and 27 weeks ended July 3, 1996 include results for Black-eyed Pea (BEP BEP Black Eyed Peas (band)
BEP Brevet d’Études Professionnelles (French: vocational qualification)
BEP Business Entry Point
BEP Break-Even Point
BEP Bit Error Probability
BEP Bureau of Engraving & Printing
) from the effective date of the acquisition (June 24, 1996) and for American Family American Family is a photographic artwork exhibition by Renée Cox. See also
  • An American Family, a 1973 documentary broadcast on PBS
  • , a 2002-2004 PBS drama starring Edward James Olmos and Constance Marie.
 Restaurants, Inc. (AFR AFR African
AFR Australian Financial Review
AFR Afrikaans (South African language)
AFR Air France (ICAO code)
AFR Alternate Frame Rendering
AFR Applicable Federal Rate
) from the effective date of the merger (March 29, 1996). Year-ago operating results reflect only the operating results of Denwest Restaurant Corp. Accordingly, operating results for the 1996 second quarter and six months periods are not comparable to results from previous years. Earnings per share prior to the merger date were calculated after deducting the preferred stock Stock shares that have preferential rights to dividends or to amounts distributable on liquidation, or to both, ahead of common shareholders.

Preferred stock is given preference over common stock. Holders of preferred stock receive dividends at a fixed annual rate.
 dividends and accretion The act of adding portions of soil to the soil already in possession of the owner by gradual deposition through the operation of natural causes.

The growth of the value of a particular item given to a person as a specific bequest under the provisions of a will between the
 applicable to the preferred stock retired on the date of the merger.

For the second quarter period ended July 3, 1996, the Company reported revenues of $59.0 million, compared with revenues of $17.3 million for the comparable period ended June 28, 1995. Net income for the second quarter ended July 3, 1996 was $697,000, or $0.05 per share, compared to net income of $358,000, or $0.03 per share, for the year-ago period. Per share results for the 1996 and 1995 second quarter periods are based on 13,649,000 and 6,937,000 weighted average shares outstanding, respectively. Same store Denny's sales during the quarter were essentially flat, declining less than 1% during the period.

For the first six months ended July 3, 1996, the Company had revenues of $79.2 million, compared to $33.1 million for the comparable year-earlier period. For the first six months of 1996, DenAmerica reported a net loss of $626,000, or $0.05 per share, compared to net income of $427,000, or $0.02 per share, in the year-ago period. The six months results include an extraordinary loss of $497,000, or $0.05 due to debt extinguishment The destruction or cancellation of a right, a power, a contract, or an estate.

Extinguishment is sometimes confused with merger, though there is a clear distinction between them.
. Per share results for the 1996 and 1995 six months periods are based on 10,293,000 and 6,937,000 weighted average shares outstanding, respectively.

Jack M. Lloyd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DenAmerica, commented, "We are encouraged by the quarter's results given the recent consolidation of Denwest and American Family and the completion of the BEP acquisition. After discontinuing the Denny's Breakaway break·a·way  
adj.
1. Designed to break, bend, or fall apart easily upon impact, especially to create an illusion, as with a theater prop, or for safety, as with a highway sign or barrier.

2.
 Breakfast value pricing For the strategic management concept, see .

In public roads and transport, value pricing or road pricing is the practice of raising funds by charging users directly rather than via taxation.
 strategy, which had a negative effect on operating margins Operating Margin

A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency.

Calculated by:
 in the first quarter, management has increased the price of our well-known Grand Slam grand slam
n.
1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games.

2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit.
 Breakfast in selected markets, which should have a positive impact on operating margins. We are also continuing with our plan to develop and convert existing restaurants to the Denny's concept and expanding our presence in existing regions. With respect to the Black-eyed Pea format, we plan to pursue additional development opportunities in franchising and expanding this popular concept.

"Additionally, DenAmerica's significant increases in both revenues and units resulting from the merger and BEP acquisition should improve corporate operating efficiencies leading to improved profitability, while also allowing us to continue to retain and attract top management talent at both the corporate and restaurant level. We are quite pleased with the experience and professionalism professionalism

the upholding by individuals of the principles, laws, ethics and conventions of their profession.
 of our management team and look forward to continued improvements in our bottom line performance."

DenAmerica Corp., headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale (O'odham Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. Scottsdale has become internationally recognized as a premier and posh tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and culture as " , operates approximately 325 family-oriented and casual dining full-service restaurants, including 180 Denny's restaurants and 100 Black-eyed Pea restaurants. Company restaurants are located in 31 states, with the largest concentration in the West, Midwest and Southeast regions. -0-
                DENAMERICA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
   Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations(a)
              (In thousands, except per share data)


                            Second Quarter Ended    Six Months Ended
                             7/3/96     6/28/95    7/3/96    6/28/95
                           (14 weeks) (13 weeks) (27 weeks) (26 weeks)
Revenues:
 Denny's                     $45,922    $17,294    $64,078    $33,137
 Other                         9,688         --     11,693         --
 Black-eyed Pea                3,402         --      3,402         --
  Total Revenues              59,012     17,294     79,173     33,137


Restaurant Operating Expenses:
 Food                         16,339      4,565     21,971      8,827
 Payroll                      20,156      5,655     27,416     11,026
 Depreciation and amortization 1,920        613      2,836      1,183
 Other                        14,590      4,424     20,074      8,652
  Total operating expenses    53,006     15,257     72,298     29,688


Restaurant operating income    6,006      2,037      6,875      3,449
Administrative expenses        2,134        804      3,181      1,603
Operating income               3,873      1,233      3,695      1,846
Interest expense, net          2,791        538      3,651      1,020
Income before minority interest
 in joint venture, income taxes
 and extraordinary item        1,082        695         44        826
Minority interest                 13         98         11        120


Income before income taxes and
 extraordinary item            1,069        597         33        706
 Income tax expense              372        239         13        279
Income before extraordinary item 697        358         20        427
Extraordinary item - loss on
 debt extinguishment              --         --       (497)        --


Net income (loss)                697        358       (477)       427
Preferred stock dividend and
 accretion                        --        120       (149)       286
Net income (loss) applicable to
 common shareholders            $697       $238      ($626)      $141


Net income (loss) per share    $0.05      $0.03     ($0.06)     $0.02


Weighted average shares
 outstanding                  13,649      6,937     10,293      6,937


    (a) Historical Company financial statements are those of Denwest
 Restaurant Corp., and as a result of the reverse acquisition,
 historical American Family Restaurants financials are not be
 presented.


CONTACT: DenAmerica Corp., Scottsdale

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