CRANFORD, N.J., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- TOFUTTI BRANDS INC. (NYSE MKT Symbol: TOF) today announced its results for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 2, 2016.

Tofutti Brands reported net sales for the thirteen weeks ended July 2, 2016 of $3,554,000, a decrease of $70,000, or 2%, compared to net sales of $3,624,000 for the thirteen weeks ended June 27, 2015. The Company's gross profit and gross profit percentage for the thirteen week period ending July 2, 2016 were approximately $1,184,000 and 33%, respectively, compared to $1,076,000 and 30%, respectively, for the period ending June 27, 2015. The increase in the gross profit and gross profit percentage in the 2016 thirteen week period was due primarily to the reduction in sales allowance expense. The Company had net income of $194,000, or $0.04 per share (basic and diluted), for the thirteen weeks ended July 2, 2016, compared to a net loss of $24,000, or $0 per share (basic and diluted), for the thirteen weeks ended June 27, 2015.

Net sales for the twenty-six week period ended July 2, 2016 were $7,296,000, an increase of $529,000, or 8%, compared to net sales of $6,767,000 for the twenty-six week period ended June 27, 2015. The Company's gross profit and gross profit percentage for the twenty-six week period ending July 2, 2016 were $2,423,000 and 33%, respectively, compared to $1,822,000 and 27%, respectively, for the period ending June 27, 2015. The increase in the Company's gross profit and gross profit percentage was due primarily to the increase in sales and the decrease in the Company's promotional allowance programs in the twenty-six weeks ended July 2, 2016. The Company's net income for the twenty-six weeks ended July 2, 2016 was $324,000, or $0.06 per share (basic and diluted), compared to a net loss of $401,000, or ($0.08) per share (basic and diluted), for the twenty-six weeks ended June 27, 2015.

As of July 2, 2016, the Company had approximately $185,000 in cash and cash equivalents and its working capital was approximately $2.9 million, compared with approximately $55,000 in cash and cash equivalents and working capital of $2.0 million at January 2, 2016.

Mr. David Mintz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company stated, "In the second quarter of 2016, we were able to maintain profitable operations. Sales of our frozen dessert product line increased to $1,097,000 in the second quarter from $1,005,000 in the second quarter of 2015 as a result of improved frozen dessert novelty sales. Sales of soy-cheese products increased to $2,417,000 in the 2016 period from $2,378,000 in the 2015 period, primarily as a result of improved domestic sales. We are continuing to work diligently to achieve positive operating results for the remainder of 2016," concluded Mr. Mintz.

About Tofutti Brands Inc. Founded in 1981, Tofutti Brands Inc. develops and distributes a complete line of dairy-free products. The Company sells more than 80 milk-free foods including frozen desserts, cheese products and prepared frozen dishes throughout the United States and in more than 30 countries. Tofutti Brands Inc. is a proven innovator in the food industry and has developed a full line of delicious and healthy dairy-free foods. Available throughout the United States and in more than 30 countries, Tofutti Brands answers the call of millions of people who are allergic or intolerant to dairy, diabetic, kosher or vegan, as well as those who wish to have a healthier low-fat diet. Tofutti's product line includes dairy-free ice cream pints, Tofutti Cutie® sandwiches and novelty bars. Tofutti also has a growing array of prepared foods including Pizza Pizzaz® and Mintz's Blintzes®, all made with Tofutti's milk-free cheeses such as Better Than Cream Cheese® and Sour Supreme®. For more information, visit www.tofutti.com.

Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release concerning the Company's future prospects are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to business conditions both domestic and international, competition, changes in product mix or distribution channels, resource constraints encountered in promoting and developing new products and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K.




                                                              TOFUTTI BRANDS INC.

                                                      Condensed Statements of Operations

                                                   (in thousands, except per share figures)


                                 Thirteen                      Thirteen                      Twenty-six           Twenty-six

                                weeks ended                  weeks ended                     weeks ended         weeks ended

                               July 2, 2016                 June 27, 2015                   July 2, 2016        June 27, 2015
                               ------------                 -------------                   ------------        -------------


    Net sales                               $3,554                             $3,624                    $7,296                 $6,767

    Cost of sales                            2,370                              2,548                     4,873                  4,945
                                             -----                              -----                     -----                  -----

    Gross profit                             1,184                              1,076                     2,423                  1,822
                                             -----                              -----                     -----                  -----

    Operating
     expenses                                  982                              1,097                     2,080                  2,215
                                               ---                              -----                     -----                  -----

    Income (loss)
     before interest
     expense                                   202                               (21)                      343                  (393)
                                               ---                                ---                       ---                   ----

    Interest expense                             6                                 --                       13                     --

    Income (loss)
     before income
     tax                                       196                               (21)                      330                  (393)
                                               ---                                ---                       ---                   ----

    Income tax
     expense                                     2                                  3                         6                      8
                                               ---                                ---                       ---                    ---

    Net income
     (loss)                                   $194                              $(24)                     $324                 $(401)
                                              ====                               ====                      ====                  =====

    Weighted average common
      shares outstanding:

    Basic and
     diluted                                 5,154                              5,154                     5,154                  5,154
                                             =====                              =====                     =====                  =====

    Net loss per common share:

    Basic and
     diluted                                 $0.04                            $(0.00)                    $0.06                $(0.08)
                                             =====                             ======                     =====                 ======



                                              TOFUTTI BRANDS INC.

                                           Condensed Balance Sheets
                                     (in thousands, except share figures)


    Assets                                           July 2,              January 2,
                                                              2016           2016*
                                                              ----            ----

    Current assets:

         Cash and
          cash
          equivalents                                         $185                      $55

         Accounts
          receivable,
          net of
          allowance
          for
          doubtful                                           2,270                    1,783

           accounts and sales
            promotions of $346
            and $316
            respectively

         Inventories                                         1,853                    1,473

         Prepaid
          expenses                                              40                       74

         Deferred
          costs                                                 96                      101
                                                               ---                      ---

                    Total
                     current
                     assets                                  4,444                    3,486
                                                             -----                    -----


    Fixed assets (net of accumulated
     depreciation of $11 and $8,
     respectively)

                                                                18                       21


    Other assets                                                16                       16
                                                               ---                      ---

                                                            $4,478                   $3,523
                                                            ======                   ======


    Liabilities and Stockholders'
     Equity

    Current liabilities:

          Note
           payable-
           current                                              $5                       $5

         Accounts
          payable                                            1,269                    1,117

         Accrued
          expenses                                             214                      248

         Deferred
          revenue                                              103                      113
                                                               ---                      ---

                    Total
                     current
                     liabilities                             1,591                    1,483
                                                             -----                    -----


    Note
     payable-
     related
     party                                                     500                       --

    Note
     payable-
     long term                                                  14                       16
                                                               ---                      ---

                      Total
                       liabilities                           2,105                    1,499
                                                             -----                    -----


    Commitments and contingencies


    Stockholders' equity:

         Preferred
          stock -par
          value $.01
          per share;
          authorized
          100,000                                               --                      --
         shares, none issued Common stock
          -par value $.01 per share;

         authorized
          15,000,000
          shares,
          issued and
          outstanding                                           52                       52
         5,153,706 shares at
          July 2, 2016  and
          January 2, 2016

         Additional
          paid-in
          capital                                              138                      113

         Retained
          earnings                                           2,183                    1,859
                                                             -----                    -----

                     Total
                      stockholders'
                      equity                                 2,373                    2,024
                                                             -----                    -----

                     Total
                      liabilities
                      and
                      stockholders'
                      equity                                $4,478                   $3,523
                                                            ======                   ======


    *          Derived from audited
     financial information.

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