Morgan's Foods, Inc. 10-Q
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the period ended November 6, 2005
Commission file number 1-08395
Morgan’s Foods, Inc.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Ohio   34-0562210
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
     
24200 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 126, Beachwood, Ohio   44122
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 360-7500
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
     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 þ No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes o No þ
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes o No þ
     As of December 21, 2005, the issuer had 2,718,495 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 

 


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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
EX-31.1 302 Certification for CEO
EX-31.2 302 Certification for CFO
EX-32.1 906 Certification for CEO
EX-32.2 906 Certification for CFO


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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Morgan’s Foods, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
                 
    Quarter Ended  
    November 6, 2005     November 7, 2004  
Revenues
  $ 20,006,000     $ 19,190,000  
 
Cost of sales:
               
Food, paper and beverage
    6,285,000       6,182,000  
Labor and benefits
    5,373,000       5,290,000  
Restaurant operating expenses
    5,077,000       4,927,000  
Depreciation and amortization
    745,000       944,000  
General and administrative expenses
    1,225,000       1,110,000  
(Gain)loss on restaurant assets
    (319,000 )     434,000  
 
           
Operating income
    1,620,000       303,000  
Interest Expense:
               
Bank debt and notes payable
    (924,000 )     (991,000 )
Capital leases
    (23,000 )     (11,000 )
Other income and expense, net
    21,000       23,000  
 
           
Income (loss) before income taxes
    694,000       (676,000 )
Provision for income taxes
          601,000  
 
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 694,000     $ (1,277,000 )
 
           
Basic net income (loss) per common share
  $ .26     $ (.47 )
 
           
Diluted net income (loss) per common share
  $ .25     $ (.47 )
 
           
 
               
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding
    2,718,495       2,718,441  
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
    2,808,375       2,718,441  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Morgan’s Foods, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
                 
    Thirty-Six Weeks Ended  
    November 6, 2005     November 7, 2004  
Revenues
  $ 62,324,000     $ 57,324,000  
 
Cost of sales:
               
Food, paper and beverage
    19,327,000       18,057,000  
Labor and benefits
    16,228,000       16,129,000  
Restaurant operating expenses
    15,643,000       14,818,000  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,257,000       2,504,000  
General and administrative expenses
    3,692,000       3,505,000  
(Gain)loss on restaurant assets
    (717,000 )     726,000  
 
           
Operating income
    5,894,000       1,585,000  
Interest Expense:
               
Bank debt and notes payable
    (2,865,000 )     (3,037,000 )
Capital leases
    (54,000 )     (33,000 )
Other income and expense, net
    63,000       62,000  
 
           
Income (loss) before income taxes
    3,038,000       (1,423,000 )
Provision for income taxes
    2,000       602,000  
 
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,036,000     $ (2,025,000 )
 
           
Basic net income (loss) per common share
  $ 1.12     $ (.74 )
 
           
Diluted net income (loss) per common share
  $ 1.11     $ (.74 )
 
           
 
               
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding
    2,718,495       2,718,441  
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
    2,726,555       2,718,441  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Morgan’s Foods, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
                 
    November 6, 2005     February 27, 2005  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and equivalents
  $ 5,157,000     $ 3,654,000  
Receivables
    460,000       392,000  
Inventories
    615,000       588,000  
Prepaid expenses
    715,000       589,000  
 
           
 
    6,947,000       5,223,000  
 
               
Property and equipment:
               
Land
    10,462,000       10,662,000  
Buildings and improvements
    19,552,000       19,423,000  
Property under capital leases
    1,298,000       435,000  
Leasehold improvements
    7,412,000       7,210,000  
Equipment, furniture and fixtures
    19,772,000       19,428,000  
Construction in progress
    96,000       189,000  
 
           
 
    58,592,000       57,347,000  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    27,742,000       25,740,000  
 
           
 
    30,850,000       31,607,000  
Other assets
    960,000       1,040,000  
Franchise agreements
    1,604,000       1,693,000  
Goodwill
    9,227,000       9,227,000  
 
           
 
  $ 49,588,000     $ 48,790,000  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Long-term debt, current
  $ 3,147,000     $ 43,682,000  
Current maturities of capital lease obligations
    24,000       13,000  
Accounts payable
    3,607,000       4,034,000  
Accrued liabilities
    3,739,000       3,542,000  
 
           
 
    10,517,000       51,271,000  
 
               
Long-term debt
    38,112,000        
Long-term capital lease obligations
    1,204,000       368,000  
Other long-term liabilities
    1,293,000       1,725,000  
 
               
SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
               
Preferred shares, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding
               
Common Stock
               
Authorized shares — 25,000,000
               
Issued shares — 2,969,405
    30,000       30,000  
Treasury stock — 250,910
    (284,000 )     (284,000 )
Capital in excess of stated value
    28,829,000       28,829,000  
Accumulated deficit
    (30,113,000 )     (33,149,000 )
 
           
Total shareholders’ deficiency
    (1,538,000 )     (4,574,000 )
 
           
 
  $ 49,588,000     $ 48,790,000  
 
           
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Morgan’s Foods, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
(unaudited)
                                                         
                                    Capital in             Total  
    Common Shares     Treasury Shares     excess of     Accumulated     Shareholders'  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     stated value     Deficit     Deficiency  
Balance February 27, 2005
    2,969,405     $ 30,000       (250,910 )   $ (284,000 )   $ 28,829,000     $ (33,149,000 )   $ (4,574,000 )
 
                                                       
Net income
                                  3,036,000       3,036,000  
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balance November 6, 2005
    2,969,405     $ 30,000       250,910     $ (284,000 )   $ 28,829,000     $ (30,113,000 )   $ (1,538,000 )
 
                                         
See notes to consolidated financial statements

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Morgan’s Foods, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
                 
    Thirty-Six Weeks Ended  
    November 6, 2005     November 7, 2004  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,036,000     $ (2,025,000 )
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    2,257,000       2,420,000  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    80,000       84,000  
Amortization of supply agreement advances
    (490,000 )     (535,000 )
Funding from supply agreements
    52,000       130,000  
(Gain) Loss on restaurant assets
    (717,000 )     726,000  
Business interruption insurance proceeds
    30,000        
Provision for deferred taxes
          600,000  
Change in assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in receivables
    (68,000 )     71,000  
Increase in inventories
    (20,000 )     (96,000 )
Increase in prepaid expenses
    (126,000 )     (661,000 )
Decrease in other assets
          110,000  
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
    (427,000 )     349,000  
Decrease in accrued liabilities
    (92,000 )     (275,000 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    3,515,000       898,000  
 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Capital expenditures
    (1,166,000 )     (665,000 )
Property insurance proceeds
    694,000        
Redemption of certificate of deposit
          300,000  
Purchase of franchise agreement
    (13,000 )     (25,000 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (485,000 )     (390,000 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Principal payments on long-term debt
    (2,423,000 )     (2,197,000 )
Proceeds from sale leaseback
    912,000        
Principal payments on capital lease obligations
    (16,000 )     (49,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of financing costs
          29,000  
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
    (1,527,000 )     (2,217,000 )
 
           
Net change in cash and equivalents
    1,503,000       (1,709,000 )
Cash and equivalents, beginning balance
    3,654,000       4,353,000  
 
           
Cash and equivalents, ending balance
  $ 5,157,000     $ 2,644,000  
 
           
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Morgan’s Foods, Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
QUARTERS ENDED NOVEMBER 6, 2005 AND NOVEMBER 7, 2004
(unaudited)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
     The interim consolidated financial statements of Morgan’s Foods, Inc. (“the Company”) have been prepared without audit. In the opinion of Company Management, all adjustments have been included. Unless otherwise disclosed, all adjustments consist only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results of operations for the interim periods. These unaudited financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting principles that were used in preparation of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 27, 2005.
Note 2. Income (Loss) Per Common Share.
     Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is based on the combined weighted average number of shares outstanding, which includes the assumed exercise, or conversion of options. In computing diluted net income (loss) per common share, the Company has utilized the treasury stock method. For the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 275,000 shares were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share due to their antidilutive effect. For the quarter and thirty-six weeks ended November 7, 2004, 286,500 shares were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share due to their antidilutive effect.
Note 3. (Gain) Loss on Restaurant Assets.
     The Company experienced a gain on restaurant assets of $319,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to a loss of $434,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2005. The 2006 amount is due to the receipt of $319,000 of property damage and business interruption insurance proceeds. The third quarter fiscal 2005 amount includes an impairment loss of $432,000 on nine restaurants. The Company experienced a gain on restaurant assets of $717,000 for the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2006 compared to a loss of $726,000 for the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2005. The 2006 amount is primarily due to the receipt of $724,000 of property damage and business interruption insurance proceeds. The insurance proceeds recognized in fiscal 2006 relate to restaurants damaged from the Hurricane Ivan storm system and one fire-damaged restaurant. Insurance proceeds which will result in a gain are recognized in the financial statements only when such gains are realized which is generally upon receipt of the proceeds. The 2005 loss on restaurant assets includes impairment losses of $719,000 on nine restaurants to reduce their carrying values to their estimated fair values. The impairment losses recorded in all periods presented were recognized as a result of management determining that the future operating cash flows of these restaurants would not fully recover the carrying value of the property and equipment.
Note 4. Long-Term Debt.
     The Company’s debt arrangements require the maintenance of a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 to 1 regarding all of its mortgage loans and individual restaurant coverage ratios between 1.2 and 1.5 to 1 on certain of its loans. The fixed charge coverage ratios are computed quarterly based upon financial results for the

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preceding twelve months. At the end of fiscal 2005 the Company was not in compliance with the consolidated ratio or with the individual restaurant ratios relating to a substantial portion of its debt and waivers of the fixed charge coverage ratio violations were not obtained from the lenders. Due to noncompliance with the fixed charge coverage ratios and as required by Emerging Issues Task Force No. 86-30, the Company classified all of its debt as current as of February 27, 2005. As of November 6, 2005, the Company was in compliance with the consolidated ratio of 1.2 to 1 for all of its debt but was not in compliance with the unit level ratios relating to $12,101,000 of its debt. The Company has obtained waivers of the violations from the applicable lenders as of November 6, 2005, in which the lenders agree to forebear exercising their rights and remedies through the following twelve months. Based on projected operating results, the Company believes that it will comply with the terms of the waivers throughout the forbearance period and accordingly has classified its debt as long-term as of November 6, 2005. Based upon financial results for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 management anticipates that the Company will continue to achieve the required consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 to 1 regarding all of its mortgage loans but may not achieve the individual restaurant coverage ratios between 1.2 to 1 and 1.5 to 1 on certain of its loans for the fiscal year ending February 26, 2006. If the Company does not comply with debt covenants in the future, and if future waivers are not obtained, the lenders will have certain remedies available to them which could include calling of the debt or acceleration of payments. Noncompliance with the requirements of the Company’s mortgage debt, if not waived, could also trigger cross-default provisions of other debt agreements.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
     Description of Business. Morgan’s Foods, Inc. operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries KFC restaurants under franchises from KFC Corporation and Taco Bell restaurants under franchises from Taco Bell Corporation. As of December 22, 2004, the Company operates 72 KFC restaurants, 7 Taco Bell restaurants, 14 KFC/Taco Bell “2n1’s” under franchises from KFC Corporation and franchises or licenses from Taco Bell Corporation, 3 Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express “2n1’s” operated under franchisees from Taco Bell Corporation and licenses from Pizza Hut Corporation, 1 KFC/Pizza Hut Express “2n1” operated under a franchise from KFC Corporation and a license from Pizza Hut Corporation and 1 KFC/A&W “2n1” operated under a franchise from KFC Corporation and a license from A&W Restaurants, Inc. The Company’s fiscal year is a 52 — 53 week year ending on the Sunday nearest the last day of February.
Summary of Expenses and Operating Income as a Percentage of Revenues
                                 
    Quarter Ended   Thirty-Six Weeks Ended
    Nov. 6, 2005   Nov. 7, 2004   Nov. 6, 2005   Nov. 7, 2004
Cost of sales:
                               
Food, paper and beverage
    31.4 %     32.2 %     31.0 %     31.5 %
Labor and benefits
    26.9 %     27.6 %     26.0 %     28.1 %
Restaurant operating expenses
    25.4 %     25.7 %     25.1 %     25.9 %
Depreciation and amortization
    3.7 %     4.9 %     3.6 %     4.4 %
General and administrative expenses
    6.1 %     5.8 %     5.9 %     6.1 %
Operating income
    8.1 %     1.6 %     9.5 %     2.8 %
     Revenues. Revenues for the quarter ended November 6, 2005 were $20,006,000 compared to $19,190,000 for the quarter ended November 7, 2004. This increase of $816,000 was due mainly to a 4.2% increase in comparable restaurant revenues primarily as a result of more effective product promotions by the franchisors. Also, prior year third quarter revenues were reduced by $279,000 as a result of 2 restaurants being closed for repairs to damages resulting from the Hurricane Ivan storm system. These increases were partially offset by $290,000 of revenues lost due to the permanent closing of three restaurants. Revenues for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 were $62,324,000 compared to $57,324,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 7, 2004. This increase was primarily due to a 9.7% increase in comparable restaurant revenues and the revenues lost

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due to the Hurricane Ivan storm system discussed above in the prior year thirty-six weeks. These increases were partially offset by $770,000 of revenues lost due to the permanent closing of three restaurants.
     Costs of Sales — Food, Paper and Beverages. Food, paper and beverage costs for the third quarter decreased as a percentage of revenue from 32.2% in fiscal 2005 to 31.4% in fiscal 2006. This decrease was primarily the result of efficiencies generated from higher average restaurant volumes. Food, paper and beverage costs for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 increased to 31.0% of revenue compared to 31.5% in the year earlier period for the reason discussed above.
     Cost of Sales — Labor and Benefits. Labor and benefits decreased as a percentage of revenue for the quarter ended November 6, 2005 to 26.9% compared to 27.6% for the year earlier quarter. The decrease was primarily due to decreased healthcare costs and efficiencies generated from higher average restaurant volumes. Labor and benefits for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 decreased as a percentage of revenue to 26.0% from 28.1% in the year earlier period as a result of the reasons discussed above.
     Restaurant Operating Expenses. Restaurant operating expenses decreased as a percentage of revenue to 25.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to 25.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2005 primarily as a result of efficiencies generated by higher average restaurant volumes which were partially offset by increased restaurant management bonus expense resulting from the Company’s substantially improved profitability. Restaurant operating expenses for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 decreased to 25.1% of revenue compared to 25.9% in the prior year period for the reasons discussed above.
     Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased to $745,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 from $944,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2005 and to $2,257,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 from $2,504,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 7, 2004. These decreases were a result of the write-off in both goodwill and franchise fee amortization resulting from the closing of three unprofitable restaurants in the prior year third quarter.
     General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to $1,225,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 from $1,110,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2005 due primarily to increased training, recruiting and legal and professional expenses which were partially offset as a result of three senior officers reducing their salaries and other benefits to near zero while the remainder of the Company’s executive team and some of its management took pay cuts during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 which continued into the third quarter of fiscal 2006. General and administrative expenses increased to $3,692,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 from $3,505,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 7, 2004 for the reasons discussed above and also as a result of $234,000 in legal and professional expenses associated with an attempted financial restructuring which the Company terminated as a result of its improved operating results.
     (Gain) Loss on Restaurant Assets. The Company experienced a gain on restaurant assets of $319,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to a loss of $434,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2005. The 2006 amount is due to the receipt of $319,000 of property damage and business interruption insurance proceeds. The third quarter fiscal 2005 amount includes an impairment loss of $432,000 on nine restaurants. The Company experienced a gain on restaurant assets of $717,000 for the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2006 compared to a loss of $726,000 for the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2005. The 2006 amount is primarily due to the receipt of $724,000 of property damage and business interruption insurance proceeds. The insurance proceeds recognized in fiscal 2006 relate to restaurants damaged from the Hurricane Ivan storm system and one fire-damaged restaurant. Insurance proceeds which will result in a gain are recognized in the financial statements only when such gains are realized which is generally upon receipt of the proceeds. The 2005 loss on restaurant assets includes impairment

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losses of $719,000 on nine restaurants to reduce their carrying values to their estimated fair values. The impairment losses recorded in all periods presented were recognized as a result of management determining that the future operating cash flows of these restaurants would not fully recover the carrying value of the property and equipment.
     Operating Income. Operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 increased to $1,620,000 or 8.1% of revenues compared to $303,000 or 1.6% of revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 primarily as a result of increased revenues, decreased operating expenses and the receipt of the insurance proceeds discussed above. Operating income for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 increased to $5,894,000 or 9.5% of revenues compared to $1,585,000 or 2.8% of revenues for the year earlier period. This increase was primarily the result of the reasons discussed above.
     Interest Expense. Interest expense on bank debt decreased to $924,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 from $991,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2005 due to lower debt balances during the fiscal 2006 quarter. Interest expense on bank debt for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 decreased to $2,865,000 from $3,037,000 for the year earlier period for the reason discussed above. Interest expense on capitalized leases increased by $12,000 and $21,000 respectively in the third quarter and first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2006 as a result of the Company completing a sale leaseback transaction for the land and building of one of its restaurants.
     Other Income. Other income was substantially unchanged in the third quarter and first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2006 compared to the comparable periods in fiscal 2005.
     Provision for Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes decreased by $601,000 and $600,000 in the third quarter and first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2006, respectively, compared to the comparable periods in fiscal 2005. The decrease in both periods presented is due to the Company’s determination that a $600,000 valuation allowance should be recorded against deferred tax assets in the prior year third quarter. The Company determined that realization of the deferred tax assets was no longer more likely than not due to continuing significant losses in prior years. The low effective tax rate results from tax net operating loss carryforwards.
     Liquidity and Capital Resources. Cash flow activity for the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash provided by operating activities was $3,515,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 compared to $898,000 for the thirty-six weeks ended November 7, 2004. The increase in operating cash flow resulted principally from the improved profitability for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005. The Company paid scheduled long-term bank and capitalized lease debt of $2,439,000 in the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2006 compared to payments of $2,246,000 for the same period in fiscal 2005. Capital expenditures in the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 were $1,166,000, compared to $665,000 for the same period in fiscal 2005, reflecting the Company’s planned reduction in capital spending in the prior year thirty-six weeks.
     The Company’s debt arrangements require the maintenance of a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 to 1 regarding all of its mortgage loans and individual restaurant coverage ratios between 1.2 and 1.5 to 1 on certain of its loans. The fixed charge coverage ratios are computed quarterly based upon financial results for the preceding twelve months. At the end of fiscal 2005 the Company was not in compliance with the consolidated ratio or with the individual restaurant ratios relating to a substantial portion of its debt and waivers of the fixed charge coverage ratio violations were not obtained from the lenders. Due to noncompliance with the fixed charge coverage ratios and as required by Emerging Issues Task Force No. 86-30, the Company classified all of its debt as current as of February 27, 2005. As of November 6, 2005, the Company was in compliance with the consolidated ratio of 1.2 to 1 for all of its debt but was not in compliance with the unit level ratios relating to $12,101,000 of its debt. The

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Company has obtained waivers of the violations from the applicable lenders as of November 6, 2005, in which the lenders agree to forebear exercising their rights and remedies through the following twelve months. Based on projected operating results, the Company believes that it will comply with the terms of the waivers throughout the forbearance period and accordingly has classified its debt as long-term as of November 6, 2005. Based upon financial results for the thirty-six weeks ended November 6, 2005 management anticipates that the Company will continue to achieve the required consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 to 1 regarding all of its mortgage loans but may not achieve the individual restaurant coverage ratios between 1.2 to 1 and 1.5 to 1 on certain of its loans for the fiscal year ending February 26, 2006. If the Company does not comply with debt covenants in the future, and if future waivers are not obtained, the lenders will have certain remedies available to them which could include calling of the debt or acceleration of payments. Noncompliance with the requirements of the Company’s mortgage debt, if not waived, could also trigger cross-default provisions of other debt agreements.
Market Risk Exposure
     The Company’s existing borrowings are at fixed interest rates, and accordingly the Company does not have market risk exposure for fluctuations in interest rates. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculation purposes. As a result, the Company believes that its market risk exposure is not material to the Company’s financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
     Seasonality. The operations of the Company are affected by seasonal fluctuations. Historically, the Company’s revenues and income have been highest during the summer months with the fourth fiscal quarter representing the slowest period. This seasonality is primarily attributable to weather conditions in the Company’s marketplace, which consists of portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Illinois, West Virginia and New York.
     Safe Harbor Statements. This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements include those identified by such words as “may,” “will,” “expect” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan” and other similar terminology. The “forward-looking statements” reflect the Company’s current expectations and are based upon data available at the time of the statements. Actual results involve risks and uncertainties, including both those specific to the Company and general economic and industry factors. Factors specific to the Company include, but are not limited to, its debt covenant compliance and actions that lenders may take with respect to any debt covenant violations.
     Economic and industry risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited, to, franchisor promotions, business and economic conditions, legislation and governmental regulation, competition, success of operating initiatives and advertising and promotional efforts, volatility of commodity costs and increases in minimum wage and other operating costs, availability and cost of land and construction, consumer preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends. If an outbreak of the Avian Flu were to occur within the United States there could be an adverse impact the revenues of the Company.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
     Information required by this item is included under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
     Management is responsible for the preparation, integrity and objectivity of the consolidated financial statements and other information presented in this report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and reflect certain estimates and adjustments by management. In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, we must make a variety of decisions that affect the reported amounts and the related disclosures. Such decisions include the selection of accounting principles that reflect the economic substance of the underlying transactions and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In reaching such decisions, we apply judgment based on our understanding and analysis of the relevant circumstances, including our historical experience, actuarial studies and other assumptions. We re-evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. While actual results could, in fact, differ from those estimated at the time of preparation of the financial statements, we are committed to preparing financial statements incorporating accounting principles, assumptions and estimates that promote the representational faithfulness, verifiability, neutrality and transparency of the accounting information included in the financial statements.
     We maintain a system of internal accounting controls and procedures, which we believe provide reasonable assurance that transactions are properly recorded and that assets are protected from loss or unauthorized use.
     We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures to ensure timely collection and evaluation of information subject to disclosure, to ensure the selection of appropriate accounting policies, and to ensure compliance with our accounting policies and procedures. Our disclosure control systems and procedures include the certification of financial information provided from each of our key management personnel.
     The integrity of our disclosure control systems is based on written policies and procedures, the careful selection and training of qualified financial personnel and direct management review. Our disclosure control committee meets periodically to review our systems and procedures and to review our financial statements and related disclosures.
     Our independent auditors have direct and private access to the Audit Committee.
     The effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) was evaluated as of the date of the financial statements. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of the most recent evaluation.

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MORGAN’S FOODS, INC.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit Description
31.1
  Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
   
31.2
  Certification of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
   
32.1
  Certification of the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
   
32.2
  Certification of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
 
Morgan’s Foods, Inc.  
 
   
 
(Registrant)  
 
     
Dated: December 21, 2005  By:   /s/ Kenneth L. Hignett    
    Kenneth L. Hignett   
    Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary 
 

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