You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition
and results of operations together with our condensed consolidated financial
statements and the related notes and other financial information included
elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and with our audited consolidated
financial statements included in our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File
No: 333-261937), as amended (the "Registration Statement"). As discussed in the
section titled "Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," the following
discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or
prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those
identified below and those discussed in the section titled "Risk Factors" in our
Registration Statement.
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Business
Reborn Coffee is focused on serving high quality, specialty-roasted coffee at
retail locations, kiosks and cafes. We are an innovative company that strives
for constant improvement in the coffee experience through exploration of new
technology and premier service, guided by traditional brewing techniques. We
believe Reborn differentiates itself from other coffee roasters through its
innovative techniques, including sourcing, washing, roasting, and brewing our
coffee beans with a balance of precision and craft.
Founded in 2015 by Jay Kim, our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kim and his team
launched Reborn Coffee with the vision of using the finest pure ingredients and
pristine water. We currently serve customers through our retail store locations
in California: Brea, La Crescenta, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Woods, Manhattan
Beach, Cabazon, Glendale, Arcadia, Riverside, San Francisco and Irvine, with 3
other locations in development. We expect to open up to 20 company-owned retail
locations by the end of 2023.
Reborn Coffee continues to elevate the high-end coffee experience and we
received 1st place traditional still in "America's Best Cold Brew" competition
by Coffee Fest in 2017 in Portland and 2018 in Los Angeles.
The Experience, Reborn
As leading pioneers of the emerging "Fourth Wave" movement, Reborn Coffee is
redefining specialty coffee as an experience that demands much more than premium
quality. We consider ourselves leaders of the "fourth wave" coffee movement
because we are constantly developing our bean processing methods, researching
design concepts, and reinventing new ways of drinking coffee. For instance, the
current transition from the K-Cup trend to the pour over drip concept allowed us
to reinvent the way people consume coffee, by merging convenience and quality.
We took the pour over drip concept and made it available and affordable to the
public through our Reborn Coffee Pour Over packs. Our Pour Over Packs allow our
consumers to consume our specialty coffee outdoors and on-the-go.
Our success in innovating within the "fourth wave" coffee movement is measured
by our success in B2B sales with our introduction of Reborn Coffee Pour Over
Packs to hotels. With the introduction of our Pour Over Packs to major hotels
(including one hotel company with 7 locations), our B2B sales increased as these
companies recognized the convenience and functionality our Pour Over Packs serve
to their customers.
Reborn Coffee's continuous Research and Development is essential to developing
new parameters in the production of new blends. Our first place position in
"America's Best Cold Brew" competition by Coffee Fest in 2017 in Portland and
2018 in Los Angeles is a testament to the way we believe we lead the "fourth
wave" movement by example.
Centered around its core values of service, trust, and well-being, Reborn Coffee
delivers an appreciation of coffee as both a science and an art. Developing
innovative processes such as washing green coffee beans with magnetized water,
we challenge traditional preparation methods by focusing on the relationship
between water chemistry, health, and flavor profile. Leading research studies,
testing brewing equipment, and refining roasting/brewing methods to a specific,
Reborn Coffee proactively distinguishes exceptional quality from good quality by
starting at the foundation and paying attention to the details. Our mission
places an equal emphasis on humanizing the coffee experience, delivering a fresh
take on "farm-to-table" by sourcing internationally. In this way, Reborn Coffee
creates opportunities to develop transparency by paying homage to origin stories
and spark new conversations by building cross-cultural communities united by a
passion for the finest coffee.
Through a broad product offering, Reborn Coffee provides customers with a wide
variety of beverages and coffee options. As a result, we believe we can capture
share of any experience where customers seek to consume great beverages whether
in our inviting store atmospheres which are designed for comfort, or on the go
through our pour over packs, or at home with our whole bean ground coffee bags.
We believe that the retail coffee market in the US is large and growing.
According to IBIS, in 2021, the retail market for coffee in the United States is
expected to be $46.2 billion. This is expected to grow due to a shift in
consumer preferences to premium coffee, including specialized blends,
espresso-based beverages, and cold brew options. Reborn aims to capture a
growing portion of the market as we expand and increase consumer awareness of
our brand.
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Current Operations
We have a production and distribution center at our headquarters that we use to
process and roast coffee for wholesale and retail distribution.
Currently, we have the following eleven retail coffee locations:
? La Floresta Shopping Village in Brea, California;
? La Crescenta, California;
? Corona Del Mar, California;
? Home Depot Center in Laguna Woods, California;
? Manhattan Village at Manhattan Beach, California.
? Cabazon, California;
? Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California;
? Santa Anita Westfield Mall in Arcadia, California;
? Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, California;
? Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco, California; and
? Intersect in Irvine, California.
Components of Our Results of Operations
Revenue
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from
Contracts with Customers. The Company's net revenue primarily consists of
revenues from its retail locations and wholesale and online store. Accordingly,
the Company recognizes revenue as follows:
? Retail Store Revenue
Retail store revenues are recognized when payment is tendered at the point of
sale. Retail store revenues are reported net of sales, use or other transaction
taxes that are collected from customers and remitted to taxing authorities.
Sales taxes that are payable are recorded as accrued as other current
liabilities. Retail store revenue makes up approximately 98% of the Company's
total revenue.
? Wholesale and Online Revenue
Wholesale and online revenues are recognized when the products are delivered,
and title passes to customers or to the wholesale distributors. When customers
pick up the products at the Company's warehouse, or the products are delivered
to the wholesale distributors, the title of the products passes and revenue is
recognized. Wholesale revenues make up approximately 2% of the Company's total
revenue.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales includes costs associated with generating revenue within our
company-owned retail locations and through wholesale and online platform.
Shipping and Handling Costs
The Company incurred freight out cost and is included in the Company's cost of
sale.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense includes store-related expense as well as the
Company's corporate headquarters' expenses.
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Advertising Expense
Advertising expenses are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses amounted to
$52,688 and $82,351 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021,
respectively, and are recorded under general and administrative expenses in the
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Pre-opening Costs
Pre-opening costs for new stores, which are not material, consist primarily of
payroll and recruiting expense, training, marketing, rent, travel, and supplies,
and are expensed as incurred depreciated over the shorter of the useful life of
the improvement or the lease term, including renewal periods that are reasonably
assured.
Results of Operations
The following tables present the summary of historical consolidated financial
data for Reborn Coffee, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the periods and at the
dates indicated. The summary of historical consolidated statements of income
data and summary historical consolidated statements of cash flows data presented
below for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for
any future period. You should read the summary of historical consolidated
financial data below, together with our audited consolidated financial
statements and related notes thereto.
Year Ended
December 31,
2022 2021
Net revenues:
Stores $ 3,184,491 $ 2,204,201
Wholesale and online 56,032 75,871
Total net revenues 3,240,523 2,280,072
Operating costs and expenses:
Product, food and drink costs-stores 1,092,573 821,713
Cost of sales-wholesale and online 24,542 33,231
General and administrative 5,663,950 3,988,805
Total operating costs and expenses 6,781,065 4,843,749
Loss from operations (3,540,542 ) (2,563,677 )
Other income (expense):
Other income 16,440 7,631
Paycheck protection program (PPP) loan forgiven income - 115,000
Interest expense (29,195 ) (16,172 )
Loss of extinguishment of debt - (982,383 )
Total other expense (12,755 ) (875,924 )
Loss before income taxes (3,553,297 ) (3,439,601 )
Provision for income taxes 1,600 800
Net loss $ (3,554,897 ) $ (3,440,401 )
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic and diluted $ (0.29 ) $ (0.32 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted 12,173,031 10,724,944
Revenues. Revenues were approximately $3.2 million for the year ended December
31, 2022, compared to $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021,
representing an increase of approximately $960,000, or 42.1%. The increase in
sales for the periods was primarily driven by the opening of new locations, and
to the continued focus on marketing efforts to grow brand recognition.
Product, food and drink costs. Product, food and drink costs were approximately
$1,093,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $822,000 for the
comparable period in 2021, representing an increase of approximately $271,000,
or 33.0%. The increase in costs was partially driven by the opening of new
locations and the overall increase in sales for the period.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses were
approximately $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $4.0
million for the comparable period in the prior year, representing an increase of
approximately $1.7 million, or 42.0%. The increase was mainly caused by
increased occupancy expenses and labor costs with opening of new locations.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have a history of operating losses and negative cash flow in operating
activities. We have incurred recurring net losses, including net losses from
operations before income taxes of $3.5 million and $2.6 million for the year
ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We used $3.3 million and $1.9
million of cash for operating activities the year ended December 31, 2022 and
2021, respectively, and we had an accumulated deficit of $12,031,801 at December
31, 2022. These factors raise substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as
a going concern, and our independent registered public accounting firm has
included a going concern uncertainty explanatory paragraph in their report for
2022.
Our cash needs will depend on numerous factors, including our revenues,
completion of our product development activities, customer and market acceptance
of our product, and our ability to reduce and control costs. We expect to devote
substantial capital resources to, among other things, fund operations and
continue development plans.
In August 2022, the Company consummated the IPO of 1,440,000 shares of its
common stock at a public offering price of $5.00 per share, generating gross
proceeds of $7,200,000. Net proceeds from the IPO were approximately $6.2
million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other
offering expenses of approximately $998,000.
To support our existing and planned business model, the Company needs to raise
additional capital to fund our future operations. The Company has not
experienced any difficulty in raising funds through loans, and has not
experienced any liquidity problems in settling payables in the normal course of
business and repaying loans when they fall due. Successful renewal of our loans,
however, is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. In addition, the
increasingly competitive industry conditions under which we operate may
negatively impacted our results of operations and cash flows. Additional debt
financing is anticipated to fund the Company's operations in near future.
However, there are no current agreements or understandings with regard to the
form, time or amount of such financing and there is no assurance that any of
this financing can be obtained or that the Company can continue as a going
concern.
Year Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Statement of Cash Flow Data:
Net cash used in operating activities (3,297,058 ) (1,949,820 )
Net cash used in investing activities
(681,531 ) (498,224 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 6,092,573 3,224,527
Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2022
was approximately $3.3 million, which resulted from net loss of $3.5 million,
non-cash charges of $441,000 for stock compensation and $210,616 for
depreciation and net cash outflows of $414,842 from changes in operating assets
and liabilities. The net cash outflows from changes in operating assets and
liabilities were primarily the result of increases in inventory of $43,466,
prepaid and other assets of $521,176, partially offset by increase of $150,580
in accrued liabilities.
Net cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2021
was approximately $1.9 million, which resulted from net loss of $3.4 million,
non-cash charges of $550,000 for stock compensation, 982,383 of loss on
extinguishment of debt and $174,696 for depreciation, and net cash outflows of
$101,498 from changes in operating assets and liabilities. The net cash outflows
from changes in operating assets and liabilities were primarily the result of
increases in inventories of $73,598, prepaids and other assets of $132,059 and a
decrease in accounts payable of $27,571, partially offset by increases of
$127,877 in accrued liabilities.
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 and
2021 was $681,531 and $498,224, respectively, These expenditures in each period
are primarily related to purchases of property and equipment in connection with
current and future location openings and maintaining our existing locations.
Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31,
2022 was $6.1 million, which was primarily a proceeds from the IPO, net of
offering expenses of approximately $998,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31,
2021 was $3.2 million, primarily due to approximately $2.7 million received from
the common stock issuance and $1.0 million from the loans, offset by
approximately $492,000 of repayments of borrowings.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had total assets of approximately $8.5
million. Our cash balance as of December 31, 2022 was approximately $3.0
million.
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Credit Facilities
Loans with Square Capital
In August 2022, the Company entered into loan agreements with Square Capital in
the aggregate principal amount of $100,000 with loan costs of $12,215. The loan
payable has a maturity date on February 2, 2024. As of December 31, 2022, there
was a balance outstanding of $50,898.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan
On May 16, 2020, the Company executed the EIDL Loan from the SBA under its EIDL
assistance program in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the
Company's business. As of December 31, 2022, the loan payable, EIDL Loan noted
above is not in default.
Pursuant to the SBA Loan Agreement, the Company borrowed an aggregate principal
amount of the EIDL Loan of $500,000, with proceeds to be used for working
capital purposes. Interest accrues at the rate of 3.75% per annum and will
accrue only on funds actually advanced from the date of each advance.
Installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly
beginning May 16, 2021 (twelve months from the date of the SBA Loan Agreement)
in the amount of $731. The balance of principal and interest is payable thirty
years from the date of the SBA Loan. In connection therewith, the Company also
received a $10,000 grant, which does not have to be repaid. During the year
ended December 31, 2020, $10,000 was recorded in Economy injury disaster loan
(EIDL) grant income in the Statements of Operations. The schedule of payments on
this loan was later deferred to commence 24 months from the date of loan and the
Company had paid the payments since May 2022.
In connection therewith, the Company executed (i) a loan for the benefit of the
SBA, which contains customary events of default and (ii) a Security Agreement,
granting the SBA a security interest in all tangible and intangible personal
property of the Company, which also contains customary events of default (the
"SBA Security Agreement").
Paycheck Protection Program Loan
In May 2020, the Company secured a loan under the PPP administered by the SBA in
the amount of $115,000. In February 2021, the Company secured a second loan
under this program in the amount of approximately $167,000. The interest rate of
the loan is 1.00% per annum and accrues on the unpaid principal balance computed
on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 360 days.
Commencing seven months after the effective date of each PPP Loan, the Company
is required to pay the Lender equal monthly payments of principal and interest
as required to fully amortize any unforgiven principal balance of the loan by
the two-year anniversary of the effective date of the loan. The PPP Loan
contains customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment
defaults, making materially false or misleading representations to the SBA or
the Lender, or breaching the terms of the PPP Loan. The occurrence of an event
of default may result in the repayment of all amounts outstanding under the PPP
Loan, collection of all amounts owing from the Company, or filing suit and
obtaining judgment against the Company. Under the terms of the CARES Act, PPP
loan recipients can apply for and be granted forgiveness for all or a portion of
the loan granted under the PPP. Such forgiveness will be determined, subject to
limitations, based on the use of loan proceeds for payment of payroll costs and
any payments of mortgage interest, rent, and utilities. Recent modifications to
the PPP by the U.S. Treasury and Congress have extended the time period for loan
forgiveness beyond the original eight-week period, making it possible for the
Company to apply for forgiveness of its PPP loan. The Company was granted
forgiveness for the initial PPP Loan prior to December 31, 2021 and expects to
be granted forgiveness on the remainder subsequently.
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Leases
Operating Leases
We currently lease all company-owned retail locations. Operating leases
typically contain escalating rentals over the lease term, as well as optional
renewal periods. Rent expense for operating leases is recorded on a
straight-line basis over the lease term and begins when Reborn has the right to
use the property. The difference between rent expense and cash payment is
recorded as deferred rent on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Pre-opening rent is included in selling, general and administrative expenses on
the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Tenant incentives used to
fund leasehold improvements are recorded in deferred rent and amortized as
reductions to rent expense over the term of the lease.
Income Taxes
Reborn files income tax returns in the U.S. federal and California state
jurisdictions.
Upon the closing of this offering, we will be taxed at the prevailing U.S.
corporate tax rates. We will be treated as a U.S. corporation and a regarded
entity for U.S. federal, state and local income taxes. Accordingly, a provision
will be recorded for the anticipated tax consequences of our reported results of
operations for U.S. federal, state and foreign income taxes.
JOBS Act Accounting Election
We are an "emerging growth company," as defined in the JOBS Act, and may take
advantage of certain exemptions from various public company reporting
requirements for up to five years or until we are no longer an emerging growth
company, whichever is earlier. The JOBS Act provides that an "emerging growth
company" can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until those
standards apply to private companies. We have elected to use this extended
transition period under the JOBS Act. Accordingly, our financial statements may
not be comparable to the financial statements of public companies that comply
with such new or revised accounting standards.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that we are required to
disclose pursuant to these regulations. In the ordinary course of business, we
enter into operating lease commitments, purchase commitments and other
contractual obligations. These transactions are recognized in our financial
statements in accordance with GAAP.
Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies
The preparation of financial statements requires management to utilize estimates
and make judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities. These estimates are based on historical experience and on various
other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the
circumstances. The estimates are evaluated by management on an ongoing basis,
and the results of these evaluations form a basis for making decisions about the
carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from
other sources. Although actual results may differ from these estimates under
different assumptions or conditions, management believes that the estimates used
in the preparation of our financial statements are reasonable. The critical
accounting policies affecting our financial reporting are summarized in Note 2
to the financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form
10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We have determined that all other issued, but not yet effective accounting
pronouncements are inapplicable or insignificant to us and once adopted are not
expected to have a material impact on our financial position.
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