UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-K

 

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended January 1, 2017

 

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

 

Commission file number 000-53948

 

 

GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   20-1681362
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

3222 Glendale Galleria Way, Glendale, CA

 

91210

(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (818) 956-4847

 

Copies of Communications to:

Libertas Law Group, Inc.

225 Santa Monica Blvd., 11th Floor

Santa Monica, CA 90401

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

 

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

 

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

(Title of class)

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes [  ] No [X]

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

Yes [  ] No [X]

 

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 [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.

[  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer [  ] Accelerated filer [  ]
   
Non-accelerated filer [  ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company [X]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Yes [  ] No [X]

 

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of June 26, 2016 (the last business day of the registrant’s second quarter) was $1,989,577 based on a share value of $0.08.

 

The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding on April 14, 2017 was 134,372,251 shares.

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None.

 

 

 

   
   

 

GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

JANUARY 1, 2017

 

Index to Report on Form 10-K

 

  Page
PART I    
     
Item 1. Business 2
Item 1A. Risk Factors 7
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 7
Item 2. Properties 8
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 8
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 8
     
PART II    
     
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 9
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 11
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 12
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 19
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 19
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 19
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 19
Item 9B. Other Information 20
     
PART III    
     
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 21
Item 11. Executive Compensation 24
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 26
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 27
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services 27
     
PART IV    
     
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules 28
     
SIGNATURES 29
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements and involves risks and uncertainties that could materially affect expected results of operations, liquidity, cash flows, and business prospects. These statements include, among other things, statements regarding:

 

  our ability to diversify our operations;
     
  inability to raise additional financing for working capital;
     
  the fact that our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we report our financial condition and results of operations, and they may require our management to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain;
     
  our ability to attract key personnel;
     
  our ability to operate profitably;
     
  our ability to incorporate the GNH, Inc. assets into our operations;
     
  our ability to generate sufficient funds to operate the GNH, Inc. operations;
     
  deterioration in general or regional economic conditions;
     
  adverse state or federal legislation or regulation that increases the costs of compliance, or adverse findings by a regulator with respect to existing operations;
     
  changes in U.S. GAAP or in the legal, regulatory and legislative environments in the markets in which we operate;
     
  the inability of management to effectively implement our strategies and business plan;
     
  inability to achieve future sales levels or other operating results;
     
  the unavailability of funds for capital expenditures;
     
  other risks and uncertainties detailed in this report;
     
 

other statements regarding our future operations, financial condition and prospects and business strategies.

 

Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this report. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Accordingly, these statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in them. Any forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed throughout this document. All forward-looking statements concerning economic conditions, rates of growth, rates of income or values as may be included in this document are based on information available to us on the dates noted, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

 

Management cautions that forward-looking statements are qualified by their terms and/or important factors, many of which are outside of our control, involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the statements made. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.

 

Certain risks and uncertainties could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us, and you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us, and you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

 

Throughout this Annual Report references to “we”, “our”, “us”, “Giggles”, “GIGL”, and “the Company”, and similar terms refer to Giggles N Hugs, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

 

Business Development

 

Giggles N Hugs, Inc. was formed as a Nevada corporation on September 17, 2004. On August 2010, Giggles changed its name from Teacher’s Pet, Inc. to Giggles N Hugs, Inc. Effective December 30, 2011, Giggles completed the acquisition of GNH, Inc. (“GNH”) through the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of GNH.

 

Giggles currently owns and operates kid-friendly restaurants named Giggles N Hugs in the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center located in Woodland Hills, California, and the Glendale Galleria located in Glendale, California, and owns the intellectual property rights for Giggles N Hugs facilities.

 

Business Overview

 

Giggles N Hugs is a unique restaurant concept that brings together high-end, organic food with the play elements and entertainment for children. Giggles N Hugs offers an upscale, family-friendly atmosphere with a play area dedicated to children ages 10 and younger. The restaurant has a high-quality menu made from fresh, organic foods that are enjoyed by both children and adults. With nightly entertainment, such as magic shows, concerts, puppet shows, face painting and arts and crafts, Giggles N Hugs has become a premier destination for families seeking healthy food in a casual and fun atmosphere.

 

In addition to its family-friendly vibe, Giggles N Hugs is also known for its own creation called “Mom’s Tricky Treat Sauce,” which hides pureed vegetables in kids’ favorite meals such as pizza, pastas and macaroni and cheese.

 

The founders, Joey Parsi and his wife, Dorsa, conceived the idea when they tried dining out with their own children, but spent the entire evening attending to quieting their kids and avoiding disapproving stares. From this frustrating experience, they discovered that there was a significant need for high-quality restaurants where play time, healthy food, and happy parents could converge. This idea led to the creation of Giggles N Hugs. Since its grand opening in February of 2008, it has become a destination for parents and kids to play and have fun while enjoying a gourmet meal.

 

Our restaurant offers a combination of high quality food and beverage with attentive service to ensure a memorable experience. Our play areas are supervised by staff members who promote positive interaction, fun, and activities in such a way that their presence often overshadows the presence of the vast number of toys and daily entertainment we offer. Our restaurant features kid-size castles, giant climbers, a pirate ship, and a walk-on dragon, as well as tricycles, swings, bouncies, and an abundant selection of toys in each location. The Giggles N Hugs team is a group of individuals that have been hired and trained to reflect our core beliefs of creating an environment for families to bond and interact with one another. We encourage our staff members to be more than just employees, but instead to become friends with our guests. The family-friendly feel of the restaurant and play space reflects its image and individuality in the marketplace.

 

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Giggles N Hugs was rated among the best family and kid-friendly restaurants by City Search, a division of Interactive Corp., which is a website where restaurant goers can blog about their experiences and rate restaurants on a scale of one to five, and by Nickelodeon, a division of Viacom. We have been featured in numerous television news programs and publications, including The Talk on CBS, KTLA morning news, KABC, TV Guide Channel, FOX Business channel, Fox Channel 11, Extra TV, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, Businessweek, People Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Family, West-Side Today, US Magazine, OK Magazine, In Touch magazine, Life and Style Magazine, Wall street Journal, and the LA Business Journal to name a few. Our concept has appealed to numerous celebrities. Many high-profile actors and entertainers have enjoyed the Giggles N Hugs experience.

 

Restaurant Concept:

 

Our operating restaurants are located in the Westfield Topanga Mall, in Woodland Hills, California and in Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California. Our restaurants have about 6,000 square feet of space, of which 2,000 square feet are allocated for the play area, 2,500 square feet for the dining area, and 1,500 square feet for the kitchen.

 

Dining Area:

 

Giggles N Hugs has arranged its spacious dining area so that every table has a view of the play area. Parents have the convenience of watching their children from a distance without having to leave their seats. Parents can sit down and enjoy their meals comfortably while their kids play. Sleek and modern white chairs and colorful utensils are used to appeal to the kids. All utensils are unbreakable and kid-friendly.

 

Menu:

 

We pride ourselves in our upscale entrée selections that are both nutritious and appetizing. For children, we offer macaroni and cheese, turkey dogs, and turkey burgers. We incorporate nutritious vegetables into typical children favorites, such as pureed butternut squash in the macaroni and cheese, pureed spinach in our pizza and spaghetti sauce, and whole wheat bread buns for our sandwiches. We also offer delicious salads, such as “Goat Cheese and Beet Salad,” “Chinese Chicken Salad,” and “Honey Peanut and Apple Salad.” Some of our gourmet entrees include grilled salmon, “Chicken Milanese,” and fresh panini. For guests who have specific dietary restrictions, we offer a variety of alternative menu items including non-dairy milk, gluten free pasta, and whole grain breads.

 

Play area:

 

The uniqueness of a child’s imagination can run wild in our exceptionally designed play space. In the center of our restaurant is our exclusive padded 2,000 square foot children’s play area. The magical play space includes a life-size pirate ship for boys and girls to climb into and slide off of, a fairytale play castle for the princes and princesses to let their imaginations run wild, and a green dragon for the smaller kids to climb. Along with the signature pieces, the play area also highlights kids’ favorite toys, play kitchens, and cars. Safety is the number one priority when it comes to our guests. Our highly skilled and inspirational staff understands the importance of each child’s safety and genuine joy while at Giggles N Hugs. They make balloon animals, paint faces, and give temporary tattoos to the kids. They also sing songs, read books, and play games to keep the fun times rolling. The overall design of the restaurant exudes a magical, whimsical feeling, while maintaining an aura of sophistication and detail, particularly in the dining area, to appeal to parents. With a small admission fee, children can play all day and enjoy activities and entertainment in the Giggles N Hugs play area.

 

Activities and Entertainment:

 

Entertainment is a fundamental part of our restaurant. Story-telling, singing, and game sessions conducted by the staff members are just a few of our options. For a more calm and relaxing experience, we offer movie nights. For those guests looking for a more upbeat experience, we have “Disco Night” and “Kids Karaoke.” Giggles N Hugs also offers magic shows, puppet shows, arts and crafts, Play-Doh, and contests such as talent shows and “Simon Says,” as well as other impromptu games that allow our staff and parents to bond with their children.

 

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Birthday parties and other special events:

 

Each Giggles N Hugs location has the capacity to host up to 500 guests for birthday parties and special events for 2 hours or more. Packages include food, cake, facility use, party favors, and activities. Giggles N Hugs goes to great lengths to make birthday parties worry-free for parents. This includes sending out invitations, arranging entertainment, providing catering, and staffing. Giggles N Hugs is great for all special events including holiday parties, fundraisers, family get-togethers, and other celebrations.

 

History

 

The original Giggles N Hugs opened its doors in February of 2008 and was located in the posh Brentwood district of Los Angeles. The unique design and 1,500 square-foot play area was a huge success and solidified our proof of concept. However, due to the limited size of the location, our ability to offer “drop-off” services, one of our most popular features, was hindered. Drop-off services allow parents to drop their children off in our play area and go shopping while their children play in a supervised environment. In addition, other factors such as lack of available parking, the location’s strip mall characteristics, and isolated location became problematic. As a result, we decided it was in our best interest to close the restaurant and secure a larger venue elsewhere.

 

With the successful launch and proof of concept that was realized at our Brentwood location, the Company decided to expand to the Westfield Shopping Mall in Century City in December of 2010. This ideal location highlights a play space two times the size of the original location and includes additional sources of revenue including, food and beverage sales, beer and wine sales, admission and monthly membership fees, private party rentals, and in-store merchandise. In June 2016, the Century City mall began a $700 million remodeling of the Westfield Shopping Mall, which closed 90% of the retailers, including the Giggles N Hugs store which sold its lease back to Westfield.

 

Expansion

 

Our intent is to expand and open new stores either through the Company-owned approach, using the franchise model, or both, but such expansion will be limited to our ability to raise capital to meet this need.

 

Furthermore, Giggles N Hugs intends to introduce a new line of frozen foods, specifically designed for children, and organic baby foods, both of which we hope will be available at grocery stores. We are in discussions to license our brand for merchandising, publishing, children’s apparel, entertainment, and more. With sufficient financing, Giggles N Hugs plans to expand to other parts of the country in the future.

 

Company-owned stores. We estimate that we would have to expend $700,000 - $900,000 (net of any – landlord-tenant improvement allowances) to construct, staff, and open each new restaurant, excluding rent. Our build- out cost of new restaurants will vary depending on a number of factors, including the size of the location, whether we are converting an existing restaurant space as we did with our Brentwood location, or moving into a “build to suit” location constructed from a building shell, typically with a monetary contribution (also typically referred to as a tenant improvement allowance) from the landlord. While the latter development model generally involves greater costs (depending on the level of landlord contribution) and time to open (because the permitting process is typically significantly longer), we believe that positioning our restaurants in popular, “marquee” locations (which typically operate on the “build to suit” model) will greatly increase public awareness and recognition of the Giggles brand, which we believe is critical to our continued growth.

 

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Marketing and Advertising

 

To date, our marketing and advertising has been extremely limited as we have conserved working capital for operational purposes. Our primary marketing has been through word-of-mouth from existing customers and some limited print-based advertising.

 

Once we have sufficient financing, we plan to market our products and services through a multi-pronged campaign. To this end, Giggles N Hugs will directly engage local preschools, kindergartens, and elementary schools. We believe our cause and community marketing would better root our presence in the minds of area locals. With additional marketing capital, Giggles N Hugs plans to advertise on television channels such as Disney and Nickelodeon, as well as in additional print publications, radio, and satellite radio. Our first store has been frequented by numerous celebrities, which provides free and invaluable publicity. We believe a large scale marketing campaign that increases exposure to Giggles N Hugs could result in a significant increase in our revenue.

 

We intend to design an aggressive and creative promotional strategy aimed to maximize our exposure to the target audience. We believe the following direct and indirect advertising methods could increase exposure and visibility of the “Giggles N Hugs” brand in our community:

 

  Viral Marketing: Word-of-mouth advertising in conjunction with other secondary advertising methods functions to spread our already-popular name. Celebrity patronage is especially useful in this regard.
     
  Internet Advertising: We would allot portions of our marketing budget for strategic Internet marketing, including search engine optimization. This tactic involves organically improving the quality and volume of traffic to a website through search engine searches. Search engine optimization can also target different kinds of searches, including image, local, and industry- specific vertical search engines.
     
  Television advertising: We recognize that television advertising is an effective means of reaching a large target population. For this reason we plan to advertise on local cable channels, such as The Disney Channel and Nickelodeon.
     
  Special events/sponsorships: We may sponsor local events and organizations in an effort to contribute to surrounding neighborhoods and the overall community, which concurrently builds community awareness of our stores.
     
  Print media-magazines: Print advertisements will continue to be placed in select magazines and newspapers for weekly and/or monthly distribution. These advertisements include a brief description of the Company, comprehensive explanatory images and/or text detailing products, and also offer limited time discounts.

 

Also, through our recent engagement of Domain and Michelle Steinburg, who joined our team in early 2016, we’ve brought on two high-profile brand ambassadors, Jillian Michaels and Tia Mowry-Hardict. We hope to attract other celebrities to help us spread the Giggles N’ Hugs story further, extending our reach. With Domain’s help, we intend on having our brand ambassadors appear on national talk and entertainment shows on major networks and cable TV outlets.

 

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Competition

 

Giggles N Hugs faces competition from other family-oriented establishments, especially businesses that operate under the national franchise model. This is primarily populated by the industry giant Chuck E. Cheese, which caters to older children and only serves pizza and related foods. Most play areas have minimal food preparation areas, if any, consisting only of a microwave oven or toaster.

 

Giggles N Hugs has already begun cementing its reputation in the local marketplace having seen establishments that reflect direct competition to us suffer a lack of business and/or shut down. We are aware that the quality of the Giggles N Hugs brand and model has influenced and increased the expectations of parents and that our presence has significantly affected the business of other local establishments.

 

The major competitors in the Company’s immediate area are Child’s Play and Under the Sea Indoor Playground. These businesses operate under the play area model and are mostly used as birthday party venues or weekend playgrounds, as opposed to a food and entertainment destination like Giggles N Hugs. To our knowledge, these businesses are so popular among children that they are booked for months in advance in most cases for birthday parties and other celebrations. These businesses provide an excellent insight into the demand for our business model, which improves upon the competition by providing healthy food choices in a true restaurant environment.

 

We enjoy numerous advantages in our target market that other companies fail to deliver. The following list describes each advantage:

 

  Delicious, but also nutritious, food.
     
  Sundry, novel, child-oriented toys and overall environment.
     
  Quality offerings for adults while waiting.
     
  Theme nights such as “Disco Night”.
     
  Entertainment such as puppet shows, magic shows and music shows.
     
  “Aides” to assist in the kids’ enjoyment while parents relax.

 

We are aware that many of our competitors and potential competitors have greater financial and other resources, have been in business longer, have greater name recognition and are better established in the markets where our first restaurant is located and where our future restaurants will be located. Although we believe that our restaurant concept offers features and advantages not currently available elsewhere, and we have taken reasonable steps to adequately protect our proprietary concepts and other intellectual property, we cannot assure you that these companies will not seek to copy aspects of our restaurant concept, or develop similar or competing features, in the future.

 

Government Regulation

 

Our restaurant operations will be subject to licensing and regulation by state and local departments and health, sanitation, zoning and fire, and to periodic review by the state and municipal authorities for areas in which the restaurants are located. In addition, we will be subject to local land use, zoning, building, planning and traffic ordinances and regulations in the selection and acquisition of suitable sites for developing new restaurants. Delays in obtaining, or denials of, or revocation or temporary suspension of, necessary licenses or approvals could have a material adverse impact on our development of restaurants.

 

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Our restaurant operations will also be subject to regulation under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which governs such matters as working conditions and minimum wages. An increase in the minimum wage rate or the cost of workers’ compensation insurance, or changes in tip-credit provisions, employee benefit costs (including costs associated with mandated health insurance coverage), or other costs associated with employees could adversely affect our Company.

 

In addition, our restaurant operations will be subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADA may require us to make certain installations in our planned restaurants to meet federally and state mandated requirements.

 

Intellectual Property

 

We have filed and received a United States federal trademark registration for “GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.,” “GIGGLES N HUGS,” and other marks. We have registered the www.gigglesnhugs.com domain name. We consider our trademarks and other intellectual property rights to be important to our branding strategy and business success.

 

Personnel

 

As of the date of this filing, and as a result of our recent organizational establishment, we have 50 employees.

 

Available Information

 

Our periodic reports filed with the SEC, which include Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, and amendments thereto, may be accessed by the public free of charge from the SEC. Electronic copies of these reports can be accessed at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). The public may read or obtain copies of these reports from the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 (1-800-SEC-0330).

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Disclosure pursuant to this Item 1A is not required as we are smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

None.

 

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

 

We currently maintain two locations:

 

  Westfield Mall Topanga location at 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91303. Our current monthly rent at this location is $20,387. The lease started on March 23, 2013.
     
  Glendale Galleria location at 3222 Glendale Galleria Way, Glendale, CA 91210. Our current monthly rent at this location is $12,660. The lease started in November 2013.
     
  Previously, the Company had a store located at the Westfield Mall Century City at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., #155, Los Angeles, California 90067. The lease started on August 1, 2010, however, in March 2016, the Lessor approached the Company about recapturing its Century City space due to a major remodeling. Approximately 90% of the mall was closed or being remodeled with the completion expected sometime during 2017. On May 13, 2016, Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc. entered into a Termination of Lease Agreement with Century City Mall, LLC (“landlord”), accelerating the termination date of the Lease dated January 13, 2010 for its store located in Westfield Century City, Los Angeles, California. Pursuant to the agreement, the lease was terminated in June, 2016 and the landlord agreed to a monetary reimbursement of $350,000 which was received by June 26, 2016.

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

St. George Investments, LLC v Giggles N’ Hugs

 

On March 23, 2017, St. George Investments, LLC ("St. George") served an arbitration demand and summons claiming that the Company had breached its obligations under a convertible note by preventing St. George from converting the remaining balance of the note to common stock. The parties disagree as to the conversion price set in the note agreement due to execution by the parties of different versions of the document. St. George has claimed for additional damages. We believe these claims lack merit and have retained counsel to vigorously defend this action and present cross claims for mistake, rescission, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and unjust enrichment (See Note 6).

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Market Information

 

Our common stock is quoted on the Over-the-Counter Quotation Board (OTCQB) under the symbol “GIGL.”

 

Historically, there has not been an active trading market for our common stock. We have been eligible to participate in the OTCQB since May 24, 2010 and from that time our common stock has traded on a very sporadic basis.

 

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low bid prices of our common stock as reported by a Quarterly Trade and Quote Summary Report of the OTCQB. These quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

 

   2016   2015 
   BID PRICES   BID PRICES 
   High   Low   High   Low 
1st Quarter  $0.09   $0.08   $0.32   $0.28 
2nd Quarter  $0.08   $0.07   $0.20   $0.18 
3rd Quarter  $0.05   $0.04   $0.17   $0.16 
4th Quarter  $0.01   $0.01   $0.17   $0.14 

 

Holders of Common Stock

 

As of April 14, 2017, we had approximately 88 active stockholders of record of the 134,372,251 shares outstanding. The closing stock price on April 14, 2017 was $0.16.

 

Dividends

 

The payment of dividends is subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend, among other things, upon our earnings, our capital requirements, our financial condition, and other relevant factors. We have not paid or declared any dividends upon our common stock since our inception and, by reason of our present financial status and our contemplated financial requirements do not anticipate paying any dividends upon our common stock in the foreseeable future.

 

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

The Company did not repurchase any of its equity securities during the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2017.

 

2012 Stock Incentive Plan

 

We have reserved for issuance an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stock under our 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (“the Plan”) that was adopted in February 23, 2012. During the year ended December 29, 2013, 225,000 stock options were granted under this Plan at $4.50, with a four-year vesting period.

 

As of the year ended January 1, 2017, there were no changes during the year, and 115,000 stock options remain outstanding.

 

Purposes of the Plan

 

The purposes of the Plan are (a) to enhance the Company’s ability to attract and retain the services of qualified employees, officers and directors, contractors and other service providers upon whose judgment, initiative and efforts the successful conduct and development of the Company’s business largely depends, and (b) to provide additional incentives to such persons or entities to devote their utmost effort and skill to the advancement and betterment of the Company by providing them an opportunity to participate in the ownership of the Company and thereby have an interest in the success and increased value of the Company.

 

Stock Subject to the 2012 Plan

 

Shares that are eligible for grant under the Plan to participants include Incentive Stock Options, Non- Qualified Stock Options and Restricted Stock. “Incentive Options” are any options designated and qualified as an “incentive stock option” as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code. “Non-Qualified Options” are any options that are not an Incentive Option. To the extent that any option designated as an Incentive Option fails in whole or in part to qualify as an Incentive Option, including, without limitation, for failure to meet the limitations applicable to a ten percent stockholder or because it exceeds the annual limit, it shall to that extent constitute a Non-Qualified Option. “Restricted Stock” are shares of common stock issued pursuant to any restrictions and conditions as established in the Plan.

 

The Plan provides that a maximum of Five Million (5,000,000) shares of common stock are available for grant as awards under the Plan.

 

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The following table sets forth information about the 2012 stock incentive plan as of January 1, 2017.

 

            Weighted         
        Weighted   Average       Weighted 
Range of       Average   Remaining       Average 
Exercise   Number   Exercise   Contractual   Number   Exercise 
Prices   Outstanding   Price   Life   Exercisable   Price 
                      
$4.50    115,000   $4.50    0.85    115,000   $4.50 
                            
      115,000         0.85    115,000      

 

Eligibility

 

Incentive Options. Only employees of the Company or of an affiliated company (including officers of the Company and members of the Board of Directors if they are employees of the Company or of an affiliated company) are eligible to receive Incentive Options under the Plan.

 

Non-Qualified Options and Restricted Stock. Employees of the Company or of an affiliated company, officers of the Company and members of the Board of Directors (whether or not employed by the Company or an affiliated company), and service providers are eligible to receive Non-Qualified Options or acquire Restricted Stock under the Plan.

 

Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

We maintain the Plan to allow the Company to compensate employees, directors, consultants and certain other individuals providing bona fide services to the Company or to compensate officers, directors and employees for accrual of salary through the award of common stock.

 

The Plan is intended to encourage directors, officers, employees and consultants to acquire ownership of common stock. The opportunity so provided is intended to foster in participants a strong incentive to put forth maximum effort for its continued success and growth, to aid in retaining individuals who put forth such effort, and to assist in attracting the best available individuals to the Company in the future.

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

*Not applicable.

 

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

 

OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK

 

Our Operations

 

Giggles is an upscale, family-friendly restaurant with play areas for children 10 years and younger. The restaurant also features daily live entertainment and shows. The restaurant design is intended to create a fun, casual, family atmosphere where children can interact with parents and each other and where everyone enjoys freshly prepared, organic, nutritious and reasonably priced meals.

 

The original Giggles N Hugs opened its doors in February of 2008 and was located in the posh Brentwood district of Los Angeles. The unique design and 1,500 square-foot play area was a huge success and solidified our proof of concept. However, due to the limited size of the location, our ability to offer “drop-off” services, one of our most popular features, was hindered. Drop-off services allow parents to drop their children off in our play area and go shopping while their children play in a supervised environment. In addition, other factors such as lack of available parking, the location’s strip mall characteristics, and isolated location became problematic. As a result, we decided it was in our best interest to close the restaurant and secure a larger venue elsewhere.

 

With the successful launch and proof of concept that was realized at our Brentwood location, the Company decided to expand to the Westfield Shopping Mall in Century City in December of 2010. This ideal location highlights a play space two times the size of the original location and includes additional sources of revenue including beer and wine sales, drop off service, private party rentals, and in-store merchandise.

 

The Century City mall began a $700 million remodeling of the Westfield Shopping Mall, which closed 90% of the retailers, including the Giggles N Hugs store.

 

On May 13, 2016, Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc. entered into a Termination of Lease Agreement with Century City Mall, LLC (“landlord”), accelerating the termination date of the Lease dated January 13, 2010 for its store located in Westfield Century City, Los Angeles, California. Pursuant to the agreement, the lease terminated June 30, 2016 and the landlord agreed to a monetary reimbursement of $350,000 which was received by June 26, 2016. As such, sales from June 30, 2016 only include operations from two stores, as compared to three stores in the prior fiscal year.

 

The Company continues to operate its restaurants in Westfield Mall in Topanga, California and in the Glendale Galleria Mall in Glendale, California.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   Fiscal Year Ended   Fiscal Year Ended   Increase (Decrease) 
   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015   $   % 
Revenue:                    
Net sales  $3,023,494   $3,451,772   $(428,278)   -12%
Costs and operating expenses:                    
Cost of operations  $2,538,968   $3,082,428   $(543,460)   -18%
General and administrative expenses   878,847    1,380,390    (501,543)   -36%
Other operating expenses   230,108    276,745    (46,637)   -17%
Depreciation   306,019    387,330    (81,311)   -21%
Loss on impairment   -    353,414    (353,414)   100%
Total costs and operating expenses   3,953,942    5,480,307    (1,526,365)   -28%
                     
Loss from Operations   (930,448)   (2,028,535)   1,098,087    -54%
Other Expenses                    
Finance and interest expense   (497,714)   (113,439)   (384,275)   339%
Gain on debt   -    74,669    (74,669)   -100%
Gain on sales of asset   5,971    -    5,971    * 
Gain on lease termination   214,111    -    214,111    * 
Change in fair value of derivatives   (369,861)   -    (369,861)   * 
Gain on extinguishment of derivatives   190,370    -    190,370    * 

Loss before provision for income taxes

   (1,387,571)   (2,067,305)   679,734    -33%
                    
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   (616)   1,382    (1,998)   -145%
Net Loss  $(1,386,955)  $(2,068,687)  $(681,732)   33%

 

*Not divisible by zero

 

Net Sales. During the fiscal year ended January 1, 2017, net sales reflected a drop of $428,278, a decline of 12.4%, from the year ended December 27, 2015. Due to the major remodeling of the Century City Westfield Mall, our Century City store closed on June 30, 2016. Of the decrease in sales of $428,278, $555,287 relates to the closure of the Century City location. The increase of $127,009 is due to the same store sale growth at the two locations. The Topanga and Glendale stores had increased sales of 5.3% and 5.7%, respectively.

 

Cost and operating expenses. Total costs and operating expenses of $3,953,942 for the year ended January 1, 2017, reflected a substantial drop from $5,480,307 for the year ended December 27, 2015. The decline of $1,526,365 (28%) was due to multiple factors such as the closing of the Century City store; lower general and administrative costs; lower other operating expenses; and lower depreciation.

 

Cost of Operations. Cost of operations decreased by $543,460 (18%), of which $356,772 was attributable to the closing of the Century City store on June 30, 2016. Costs of food and other operating expenses decreased, which was offset slightly by higher labor costs.

 

General and Administrative costs. Total general and administrative costs decreased by $501,543 (36%). Again, the closing of the Century City store, contributed proportionately ($163,250), to this decline. Additionally, non-employee stock compensation was accountable of much of the remaining difference.

 

Depreciation and other operating expenses. Depreciation and other operating expenses declined by $127,948 (38%), which was mostly reflected by the closing of the Century City store.

 

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Loss on Impairment. The loss on impairment of $353,414 that occurred in the year ended December 27, 2015, also contributed to the lower overall cost and operating expenses. There was no such impairment for the year ended January 1, 2017.

 

Loss from Operations. The loss from operation dropped $1,098,087 (54%) for the year ended January 1, 2017 compared to December 27, 2015, due to the various factors previously noted.

 

Other Expenses. Other expenses reflected a net increase in the year ended January 1, 2017 over the year ended December 27, 2015. Finance and interest expense of $497,714 increased by $384,275 (339%) over the prior year, and change in the fair value of derivatives caused a loss of $369,861. These expenses were partially offset by gains from the Century City lease termination ($214,111), as well as the extinguishment of the derivatives ($190,370).

 

Net Loss. The net loss declined from $2,068,687 in the year ended December 27, 2015, to $1,386,955 an improvement of $681,732 (33%) due to the factors noted above.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

As of January 1, 2017, we had $144,520 in cash and cash equivalents. The following table provides detailed information about our net cash flow for all financial statement periods presented in this Annual Report. To date, we have financed our operations through the issuance of stock and borrowings, in addition to sales-generated revenue.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the year ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015.

 

   Fiscal Year Ended   Fiscal Year Ended 
   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015 
         
Net cash used in operating activities  $(518,526)  $(647,762)
Net cash provided (used) in investing activities   360,500    (13,069)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities   (31,645)   886,786 
Net (decrease) increase in Cash   (189,671)   225,955 
Cash, beginning of year   334,191    108,236 
Cash, end of year  $144,520   $334,191 

 

Operating activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $518,526 for the year ended January 1, 2017 compared to $647,762 used in operating activities for year ended December 27, 2015. This improvement of $129,236 between the two periods mostly resulted from reduced cost from the closing of the Century City store, together with higher sales from the other two stores for the year ended January 1, 2017.

 

Investing activities

 

Net cash of $350,000 was provided in investing activities during the year ended January 1, 2017, which resulted from the closure of the Century City office as the landlord, Westfield Mass paid for the early termination of the lease. In addition, the furniture and fixtures were sold for another $10,500. Net cash used in investment activities for the year ended December 27, 2015 was $13,069 due to the purchase of certain fixed assets.

 

Financing activities

 

Net cash used for financing activities for the year ended January 1, 2017 was $31,645 for payments on a promissory note and a note payable, while net cash of $886,786 was provided for the year ended December 27, 2015, from proceeds received from issuance of shares of common stock and a convertible note payable.

 

Going Concern and Liquidity

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, during the year ended January 1, 2017, the Company incurred a net loss of $1,386,955 used cash in operations of $518,526 and had a stockholders’ deficit of $2,093,025 as of that date. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise additional funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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The Company has and will continue to use significant capital to grow and acquire market share. At January 1, 2017, the Company had cash on hand in the amount of $144,520. Management estimates that the current funds on hand will be sufficient to continue operations through June 2017. Management is currently seeking additional funds, primarily through the issuance of debt and equity securities for cash to operate its business. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on its operations, in the case of debt financing or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders, in the case of equity financing.

 

Notes Payables

 

GGP Limited Partnership - On February 12, 2013, the Company entered into a $700,000 Promissory Note Payable Agreement with GGP Limited Partnership (“Lender”) to be used by the Company for a portion of the construction work to be performed by the Company under the lease by and between the Company and Glendale II Mall Associates, LLC. The Note Payable accrued interest at a rate of 10% through October 15, 2015, 12% through October 31, 2017, and 15% through October 31, 2023 and matures on October 31, 2023.

 

On March 1, 2015, the Company and the lender renegotiated the terms of the Promissory Note and agreed to a new note with a principal balance due of $683,316. As part of the new agreement, the Lender waived principal and interest payments for two years beginning March 1, 2015. Thereafter, principal and interest will be paid in equal monthly installments of $12,707, within increasing interest rates. As of and December 27, 2015, the principal balance due under the note was $683,316.

 

On August 12, 2016, the Company entered into a third amendment on its lease at The Glendale Galleria. The amendment covered several areas, including adjustment to percentage rent payable, reduced the minimum rent payable, along with the payment and principal of Promissory Note. The Promissory Note was adjusted to a balance due of $763,261.57 from $683,316, with zero percent interest, payable in equal monthly instalments of $5,300 through maturity of Note on May 31, 2028. The Company imputed interest using a discount rate of 10% to determine a fair value of the note of $433,521.

 

The lender under the Note is GGP Limited Partnership (GGP). GGP is an affiliate of Glendale II Mall Associates, the lessor of the Company’s Glendale Mall restaurant location. In accordance with the note agreement, an event of default would occur if the Borrower defaults under the lease between the Company and Glendale II Mall Associates. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the entire balance of the Note payable and accrued interest would become due and payable, and the balance due becomes subject to a default interest rate (which is 5% higher than the defined interest rate).

 

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Iconic Holdings, LLC - On December 21, 2015, Giggle N Hugs, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Registrant”), issued an 8% unsecured convertible promissory note in favor of Iconic Holdings, LLC, in the principal sum of $161,250. The note was subject to an original issue discount of $11,250, plus another $11,250 retained by the lender for fees and costs, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $138,500. The note carries a guaranteed 10% interest rate, matures on December 21, 2016 and is subject to pre-payment penalties. The note may be converted, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the holder into the Registrant’s common stock at a price per share equal to 65% of the lowest volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the 10 consecutive trading days prior to the date on which Holder elects to convert all or part of the note. The conversion floor price was set at $0.08. The note also contains a make-good provision requiring the Registrant to make a payment to the holder in the event the Registrant’s trading price at the time the conversion notice is submitted is below $0.11. Any shares issued upon conversion of the note shall have piggyback registration rights and failure to do so could result in damages up to 30% of the principal sum of the note, but not less than $20,000. The note contains various default provisions including a requirement for the Company to maintain a prescribed closing bid price for a certain number of days, and a continued listing in a principal market.

 

During the period ended January1, 2017, the Company converted $77,059 of principal into 2,555,906 shares of common stock. As of January 1, 2017 the balance of principal due was $84,191. The entire outstanding balance was subsequently converted to shares of common stock in February 2017.

 

J&N Invest LLC - On August 24, 2015, the Company entered into an unsecured Note Payable Agreement with an investor for which the Company issued a $50,000 Convertible Note Payable, which accrues interest at a rate of 5% per annum and matures on August 31, 2016. The Lender may also convert all or a portion of the Note Payable at any time into shares of common stock at a price of $0.10 per share.

 

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St. George Investments, LLC - The Company executed into a Promissory Note Agreement with St. George Investments, LLC, (“Holder”) dated December 18, 2015, with a principal amount of $265,000 due in full on June 18, 2016. The Note went into default when the Company failed to make payment on the due date. Consequently, on July 8, 2016, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with St. George Investments, LLC, to replace the original Promissory Note with a new Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) carrying the following terms and conditions.

 

  1. The new Note will add 10% ($26,500) to the original principal as an Exchange Fee, making the new principal amount $291,500.
     
  2. The Note shall carry an interest rate of 8% per annum
     
  3. The Note carries a Conversion clause that allows the Holder to have a cashless conversion into shares of Common Stock for all or part of the principal, at a price equal to the average market price for 20 days prior to the conversion,
     
  4. In conjunction with the conversion provision, the Company agreed to an Irrevocable Letter of Instructions to Transfer Agent, along with a Secretary’s Certificate and Board Resolution, which allows a Share Reserve equal to three times the number of shares of Common Stock divided by outstanding debt by the defined conversion price, but not less than 18,000,000 shares.
     
  5. In addition, the Company executed a Share Issuance Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of New Shares of Common Stock. This document, in effect, allows the Holder to provide, at their discretion, a Conversion Notice directly to the Transfer Agent to receive unrestricted shares under the terms of this Exchange Agreement.
     
  6. Further to this Exchange Agreement, the Company executed an Authorization to Initiate ACH Debit Entries that allowed the Holder to receive a daily payment of $312.50 ($7,500 per month). The Company can cancel such authorization with five days’ written notice.

 

During the fiscal year ended January 1, 2017, the Holder converted $81,300 of debt into 9,261,973 shares of Common Stock. In addition, the Company paid $20,841 of the principal balance. The balance outstanding as of January 1, 2017 was $183,359 plus $3,981 of accrued interest, and is past its maturity date of September 15, 2016.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

 

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Operation Plan

 

Our overall business plan is to expand and grow our restaurants and increase revenues. Our business and strategy will be directed toward the following approaches.

 

Company-Owned Restaurants. One-year term strategy is to explore new opening company-owned and/or managed restaurants within the next twelve months. During 2013, we opened two new Southern California locations in Westfield Topanga Mall and Glendale Galleria. In addition, we are considering The Westfield Valencia Mall and The Westfield Santa Anita Mall as potential location.

 

Existing Services. We believe that we provide some of the best overall dining experiences for parents and their young children. We plan to further market and promote our existing products and designs directly to consumers. In addition, we plan to constantly refine and improve our food products.

 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

This item is not applicable as we are currently considered a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

See Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules appearing on page F-1 through F-25 of this Form 10-K.

 

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

We have had no disagreements with our independent auditors on accounting or financial disclosures.

 

ITEM 9A CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, Joey Parsi, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on his evaluation, he concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management is in the process of determining how to most effectively improve our disclosure controls and procedures.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control, as is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the reported financial information is presented fairly, that disclosures are adequate and that the judgments inherent in the preparation of financial statements are reasonable. There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of internal controls, including the possibility of human error and overriding of controls. Consequently, an effective internal control system can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance with respect to reporting financial information.

 

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Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to maintaining records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our transactions; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary for preparation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the receipts and expenditures of company assets are made and in accordance with our management and directors authorization; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding the prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

Management has undertaken an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework and criteria established in the Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based upon this evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of January 1, 2017. The material weaknesses noted were as follows:

 

  Lack of independent audit committee and Board Members;
  Lack of formal approval policies of the Board of Directors;
  Insufficient personnel appropriately qualified to perform control monitoring activities, including the recognition of risks and complexities of its business operations; and,
  Insufficient monitoring and review controls over the financial reporting closing process.

 

The Company has resourced outside consultants to assist in implementing the necessary financial controls over the financial reporting and the utilization of internal management and staff to effectuate these controls.

 

This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to the temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There has been no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting have occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or reasonably likely to continue to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures

 

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

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PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

The members of our board of directors serve for one year terms and are elected at the next annual meeting of stockholders, or until their successors have been elected. The officers serve at the pleasure of the board of directors.

 

The following sets forth information about our directors and executive officers as of the date of this report:

 

Name  Age  Position 

Term

Commencing

Joey Parsi  48  President, Treasurer and Director  December 30, 2011
Sean Richards  47  Chief Officer of Operations and Secretary  February 23, 2012

 

Joey Parsi, President – Mr. Joey Parsi is a founder of Giggles N Hugs Restaurant, a children’s themed restaurant with play areas for children 10 years and younger and serve healthy, gourmet food. Mr. Parsi and his wife founded the Giggles N Hugs Restaurant in 2007 after experiencing the same issues as all parents while dining out with their daughter. Mr. Parsi and his wife decided to open a children’s restaurant (Giggles N Hugs) that served healthy, gourmet food, with an area that allowed kids to play with toys, be entertained, play games, and various other family friendly activities. By having a restaurant with a play area, parents are able to enjoy a relaxing healthy gourmet meal, while their kids are entertained. Since the launch of Giggles N Hugs, Mr. Parsi and the restaurant have been praised by parents from all over the world. Mr. Parsi has been featured in Businessweek Magazine, the Los Angeles Business Journal, Los Angeles Times, People Magazine, US Weekly, OK Magazine, and many TV shows, including FOX News, Extra TV, Entertainment Tonight, TV Guide Channel, and most recently, The Talk on CBS among others.

 

Between 1991 and 1994, Mr. Parsi served as an Investment Advisor for Lehman Brothers. From 1994 to 1996, Mr. Parsi served as Senior Vice President at Sutro and Company, where he managed and oversaw millions of dollars for individual and institutional investors specializing in IPOs and technology equities. Between 1996 and 1998, Mr. Parsi worked at Prudential Securities, where he oversaw client assets in a number of investments, including fixed income assets, equities, and mutual funds. In 1998, Mr. Parsi opened Barron Chase and was able to expand the company to more than 30 employees. In total, Mr. Parsi and his team raised more than $30 million in funding for nine separate companies, many of which are now publicly traded on the NASDAQ markets. In 2001, he liquidated the business and joined TD Waterhouse.

 

At TD Waterhouse, between 2001 and 2006, Mr. Parsi personally managed more than $350 million in assets for clients, and oversaw more than $1 billion in assets in his region. From 2006 to 2010, Mr. Parsi served as the Senior Vice President at Stockcross Financial Services. There, he advised high net worth clients on investment matters.

 

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Sean Richards, Secretary, Chief Officer of Operations - Sean Richards has worked as Chief Officer of Operations (“COO”) of Giggle N Hugs, LLC., a children’s themed restaurant with play areas for children 10 years and younger that serves healthy, gourmet food since February 2012. As the COO of Giggles N Hugs, LLC., Mr. Richards is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including all marketing, HR, service standards, facility management, training, financial performance and strategic growth planning. Between March 2010 and March 2011, Mr. Richards served as a Sales Associate with Sysco, where he provided sales and consulting services to a multitude of restaurant groups. From January 2008 to February 2010, Mr. Richards served as a General Manager of the Pink Taco and the Viper Room of Larry Morton Holdings, LLC, where he was responsible for overseeing the operations of 400+ seat hi-energy Mexican restaurant/bar with annual sales of over $9.4 million and a 300 person live music venue on the Sunset Strip. From June 2003 to January 2008, Mr. Richards served as a Regional Director of Hootwinc, LLC where he was responsible for overseeing the operations of 7 Hooters Restaurants, 1 Casino and 2 bars in Washington and Oregon.

 

Family Relationships

 

There are no family relationships among any of our officers or directors.

 

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

 

Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws both provide for the indemnification of our officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law.

 

Limitation of Liability of Directors

 

Pursuant to the Nevada General Corporation Law, our Articles of Incorporation exclude personal liability for our Directors for monetary damages based upon any violation of their fiduciary duties as Directors, except as to liability for any breach of the duty of loyalty, acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, or any transaction from which a Director receives an improper personal benefit. This exclusion of liability does not limit any right which a Director may have to be indemnified and does not affect any Director’s liability under federal or applicable state securities laws. We have agreed to indemnify our directors against expenses, judgments, and amounts paid in settlement in connection with any claim against a Director if he acted in good faith and in a manner he believed to be in our best interests.

 

Election of Directors and Officers

 

Directors are elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Officers are appointed to serve until the meeting of the Board of Directors following the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified.

 

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of our common stock, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC. Executive officers, directors and greater-than-ten-percent beneficial owners are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based upon a review of the copies of such forms furnished to us and written representations from our executive officers and directors, we believe that as of the date of this filing they were all current in their filings.

 

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Code of Ethics

 

A code of ethics relates to written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

 

  1) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
     
  2) Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that are filed with, or submitted to, the Commission and in other public communications made by an issuer;
     
  3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;
     
  4) The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
     
  5) Accountability for adherence to the code.

 

We have not adopted a corporate code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions.

 

Our decision to not adopt such a code of ethics results from our having a small management structure for the Company. We believe that the limited interaction which occurs having such a small management structure for the Company eliminates the current need for such a code, in that violations of such a code would be reported to the party generating the violation.

 

Corporate Governance

 

We currently do not have standing audit, nominating and compensation committees of the board of directors, or committees performing similar functions. Until formal committees are established, our entire board of directors will perform the same functions as an audit, nominating and compensation committee.

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

To the best of our knowledge, none of our directors or executive officers has, during the past five years:

 

  been convicted in a criminal proceeding or been subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offences);
     
  had any bankruptcy petition filed by or against the business or property of the person, or of any partnership, corporation or business association of which he was a general partner or executive officer, either at the time of the bankruptcy filing or within two years prior to that time;
     
  been subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction or federal or state authority, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting, his involvement in any type of business, securities, futures, commodities, investment, banking, savings and loan, or insurance activities, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
     
  been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;

 

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  been the subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated (not including any settlement of a civil proceeding among private litigants), relating to an alleged violation of any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
     
  been the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

 

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Overview of Compensation Program

 

We currently have not appointed members to serve on the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Until a formal committee is established, our entire Board of Directors has responsibility for establishing, implementing and continually monitoring adherence with the Company’s compensation philosophy. The Board of Directors ensures that the total compensation paid to the executives is fair, reasonable and competitive.

 

Compensation Philosophy and Objectives

 

The Board of Directors believes that the most effective executive compensation program is one that is designed to reward the achievement of specific annual, long-term and strategic goals by the Company, and which aligns executives’ interests with those of the stockholders by rewarding performance above established goals, with the ultimate objective of improving stockholder value. As a result of the size of the Company and only having two executive officers, the Board evaluates both performance and compensation on an informal basis. Upon hiring additional executives, the Board intends to establish a Compensation Committee to evaluate both performance and compensation to ensure that the Company maintains its ability to attract and retain superior employees in key positions and that compensation provided to key employees remains competitive relative to the compensation paid to similarly- situated executives of our peer companies. To that end, the Board believes executive compensation packages provided by the Company to its executives, including the named executive officers, should include both cash and stock-based compensation that reward performance as measured against established goals.

 

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Role of Executive Officers in Compensation Decisions

 

The Board of Directors makes all compensation decisions for, and approves recommendations regarding equity awards to, the executive officers and Directors of the Company. Decisions regarding the non-equity compensation of other employees of the Company are made by management.

 

Summary Compensation Table

 

The following table sets forth information with respect to compensation earned by our Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Financial Officer for the years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015.

 

              Stock   Option   Non-Equity Incentive Plan   Nonqualified Deferred   All Other     
      Salary   Bonus   Awards   Awards   Compensation   Compensation   Compensation   Total 
Name and Principal Position  Year  ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)   ($) 
                                    
Joey Parsi(1)  2016   300,000    -0-    -0-    -0-    -0-    -0-    -0-    300,000 
President and Treasurer  2015   300,000    -0-    -0-    -0-    -0-    -0-    -0-    300,000 
                                            
Sean Richards(2),  2016   95,000    8,650    0    -0-    -0-    -0-    -0-    103,650 
COO and Secretary  2015   95,000    1,000    13,500    -0-    -0-    -0-    -0-    109,500 

 

  (1) Mr. Parsi became our President and Treasurer effective December 30, 2011.
     
  (2) Mr. Richards became our Chief Operating Officer and Secretary effective February 23, 2012.

 

Summary Compensation

 

In connection with Mr. Sean Richards appointment as Secretary and Chief Operations Officer on February 23, 2012, Mr. Richards was granted an initial equity award of 50,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and 100,000 stock options were granted at a strike price of $4.50 per share with the immediate vesting. Additionally, in 2015, he received a base annual salary of $95,000 and a $1,000 bonus, and was granted a stock award of 50,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $13,500.

 

Termination of Employment

 

There are no compensatory plans or arrangements, including payments to be received from the Company, with respect to any person which would in any way result in payments to any such person because of his/her resignation, retirement, or other termination of such persons employment with the Company or its subsidiaries, or any change in control of the Company, or a change in the persons responsibilities following a change in control of the Company, except with respect to a breach of contract on the part of the Company.

 

Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year

 

During the fiscal year ended January 1, 2017, no additional options were granted, while 20,000 shares were forfeited. There are 115,000 exercisable shares that remain outstanding as of January 1, 2017.

 

Director Compensation

 

As a result of having limited resources we do not currently have an established compensation package for board members.

 

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

The following table presents information, to the best of our knowledge, about the beneficial ownership of our common stock on March 31, 2017 by those persons known to beneficially own more than 5% of our capital stock and by our Directors and executive officers. The percentage of beneficial ownership for the following table is based on 42,596,033 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and does not necessarily indicate beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under these rules, beneficial ownership includes those shares of common stock over which the stockholder has sole or shared voting or investment power. It also includes shares of common stock that the stockholder has a right to acquire within 60 days after March 31, 2017 pursuant to options, warrants, conversion privileges or other rights. The percentage of ownership of the outstanding common stock, however, is based on the assumption, expressly required by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, that only the person or entity whose ownership is being reported has converted options or warrants into shares of our common stock.

 

Security Ownership of Management 

 

   Name and address of  Amount of Beneficial    
Title of Class  Beneficial Owner(1)  Ownership   Percent of Class 
            
Common  Joey Parsi   27,382,825(2)   13.33%
   Sean Richards   750,000(3)   0.30%
   All Beneficial Owners as a Group   18,023,825    13.63%

 

  (1) As used in this table, “beneficial ownership” means the sole or united power to vote, or to direct the voting of, a security, or the sole or united investment power with respect to a security (i.e., the power to dispose of, or to direct the disposition of, a security). Each Party’s address is in care of the Company at 3222 Galleria Way, Glendale, CA 91210
     
  (2) Of the 27,382,825 shares, Mr. Parsi may be deemed to have indirect control over 8,811,913 shares of common stock held by his wife Dorsa Foroughi. In fact, Mr. Parsi and Ms. Foroughi may be deemed a group for reporting purposes. Additionally, Mr. Parsi has direct control over 18,570,912 shares of common stock.
     
  (3) This amount includes an option to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at a price per share of $4.50 granted to Mr. Richards on February 2012, and 250,000 shares issued to Mr. Richards in March 2014. There were 50,000 shares and 350,000 shares granted and issued to Mr. Richards in March 2015 and January 2017, respectively.

 

Changes in Control

 

There are no arrangements, known to the Company, including any pledge by any person of securities of the Company, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Company.

 

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPNDENCE

 

Transactions with Related Persons

 

From time to time, the Company has received advances from certain of its officers to meet short term working capital needs. These advances may not have formal repayment terms or arrangements. As of January 1, 2017, there were no advances from related persons.

 

Promoters and Certain Control Persons

 

We did not have any promoters at any time since our inception.

 

Director Independence

 

We currently do not have any independent directors, as the term “independent” is defined in Section 803A of the NYSE Amex LLC Company Guide. Since the Over the Counter Quotation Board (“OTCQB”) does not have rules regarding director independence, the Board makes its determination as to director independence based on the definition of “independence” as defined under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and American Stock Exchange (“Amex”).

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

 

(1) AUDIT FEES

 

Audit and Non-Audit Fees

 

Fiscal Year Ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015:

 

The following table sets forth the fees paid or accrued by us for the audit and other services provided by Weinberg & Company for the audit of our annual financial statements for the years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015.

 

   Fiscal Years Ended   Fiscal Years Ended 
   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015 
         
Audit Fees(1)  $40,500   $37,000 
Total  $40,500   $37,000 

 

  1. AUDIT FEES: This category represents fees for professional services provided in connection with the audit of our financial statements and review of our quarterly financial statements.
       
  2. AUDIT COMMITTEE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
       
    a.

We do not have an audit committee.

       
  3. If greater than 50 percent, disclose the percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees.
       
    a.

Not applicable.

 

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

  a) We have filed the following documents as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

 

  1. The financial statements listed in the “Index to Financial Statements” at page 34 are filed as part of this report.
     
  2. Financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
     
  3. Exhibits included or incorporated herein: See index to Exhibits.

 

Exhibit Index

 

            Incorporated by reference
Exhibit Number   Exhibit Description   Filed herewith   Form   Period ending   Exhibit   Filing date
2.1   Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Giggles N Hugs Inc., Giggles N Hugs Sub Co and GNH, Inc.       8-K       2.1   9/24/2010
3(i)(a)   Articles of Incorporation       SB-2       3(a)   11/24/2006
3(i)(b)   Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation dated August 20, 2010 (Name Change to Giggles N Hugs Inc.)       8-K       3(i)(b)   8/26/2010
3(ii)(a)   Bylaws       SB-2       3(b)   11/24/2006
31   Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act.   X                
32   Certification Pursuant to X Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.   X   8-K           2/27/2012
99.4   2012 Stock Option Plan – Dated February 2, 2012                    
101.INS**   XBRL Instance Document   X                
101.SCG**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema   X                
101.CAL**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase   X                
101.DEF**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase   X                
101.LAB**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase   X                
101.PRE**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase   X                

 

** XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.  
     
By: /S/ Joey Parsi  
  Joey Parsi, Chief Executive Officer  
     
Date:

April 14, 2017

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature   Title   Date
         
/S/ Joey Parsi      

April 14, 2017

Joey Parsi   Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer), President, Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Director    

 

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GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

 

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JANUARY 1, 2017

AND DECEMBER 27, 2015

 

PAGES
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM F-1
   
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS F-2
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS F-3
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT F-4
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS F-5
   
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-6 – F-25

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors

Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc.

Los Angeles, California

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the fiscal periods then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that we considered appropriate under the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the fiscal periods then ended, in conformity with generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has experienced recurring operating losses and negative operating cash flows, and has a stockholders’ deficit as of January 1, 2017. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

WEINBERG & COMPANY, P.A.

Los Angeles, California

April 14, 2017

 

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GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015 
Assets          
           
Current assets:          
Cash and equivalents  $144,520   $334,191 
Inventory   20,331    37,660 
Prepaid expenses and other   13,806    26,919 
Total current assets   178,657    398,770 
           
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $1,220,099 and $1,485,421   994,128    1,729,836 
           
Other assets   2,620    32,620 
           
Total assets  $1,175,405   $2,161,226 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit          
           
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $610,925   $554,229 
Incentive from lessor – current portion   87,420    134,645 
Note payable - lessor, net of discount $14,528 and $35,094 as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, respectively   21,544    648,222 
Accrued expenses   328,952    396,568 
Deferred revenue   24,159    52,335 
Promissory note payable and accrued interest, net of discount of $0 and $60,306 as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, respectively   193,340    204,694 

Convertible note payable and accrued interest, net of debt discount of $0 and $139,471 as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, respectively

   151,383    71,779 
Derivative liability   357,411    - 
Total current liabilities   1,775,134    2,062,472 
           
Long-term liabilities:          
Incentive from lessor – long-term   653,008    1,063,453 
Note payable - lessor, net of discount of $276,025   411,173    - 
Deferred gain   429,115    - 
Total long-term liabilities   1,493,296    1,063,453 
           
Total liabilities   3,268,430    3,125,925 
           
Stockholders’ deficit:          
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,125,000,000 shares authorized, 67,934,205 and 41,821,033 shares issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, respectively   67,933    41,820 
Common stock payable (405,556 and 555,556 shares as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, respectively)   218,535    245,498 
Additional paid-in capital   8,229,747    7,970,268 
Accumulated deficit   (10,609,240)   (9,222,285)

Total stockholders’ deficit

   (2,093,025)   (964,699)
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit  $1,175,405   $2,161,226 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   Fiscal Year Ended     Fiscal Year Ended 
   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015 
Revenue          
Net sales  $3,023,494   $3,451,772 
           
Costs and operating expenses          
Cost of operations   2,538,968    3,082,428 
General and administrative expenses   878,847    1,380,390 
Other operating expenses   230,108    276,745 
Depreciation and amortization   306,019    387,330 
Loss on impairment   -    353,414 
Total costs and operating expenses   3,953,942    5,480,307 
           
Loss from Operations   (930,448)   (2,028,535)
           
Other Income (Expenses):          
Finance and interest expense   (497,714)   (113,439)
Gain on debt   -    74,669 
Gain on sales of asset   5,971    - 
Gain on lease termination   214,111    - 
Change in fair value of derivatives   (369,861)   - 
Gain on extinguishment of derivatives   190,370    - 
Loss before provision for income taxes  $(1,387,571)  $(2,067,305)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   (616)   1,382 
           
Net loss  $(1,386,955)  $(2,068,687)
           
Net loss per share – basic and diluted  $(0.03)  $(0.06)
           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted   43,786,858    35,745,779 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

      Additional   Common        Total
   Common Stock   Paid in   Stock   Accumulated  Stockholders’
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Payable   Deficit  Deficit
Balance, December 28, 2014   33,563,830   $33,563   $6,301,241   $668,114   $(7,153,598)   $(150,680)
                          
Shares issued for professional services   1,293,333    1,293    299,792    40,462         341,547
Shares issued to settle the accounts payable   423,268    422    67,860              68,282
Shares issued for cash proceeds   3,070,776    3,071    421,414    25,000         449,485
Bonus shares issued to investors   910,000    910    199,290              200,200
Shares issued upon conversion of note payable   555,223    556    49,444              50,000
Shares issued previously reflected as stock payable   1,597,982    1,598    486,480    (488,078)        -
Fair value of conversion features             145,154              145,154
Shares issued upon exercise of warrants   406,621    407    (407)             -
Net loss                       (2,068,687)   (2,068,687)
Balance, December 27, 2015   41,821,033    41,820    7,970,268    245,498    (9,222,285)   (964,699)
                              
Shares issued for professional services   497,500    498    37,272              37,770
Shares issued to settle accounts payable   525,000    525    30,975              31,500
Shares issued for stock payable   150,000    150    26,813    (26,963)        -
Warrants vested for professional services             31,000              31,000
Shares issued for convertible notes   24,940,672    24,940    133,419              158,359
Net loss                       (1,386,955   (1,386,955)
Balance January 1, 2017   67,934,205   $67,933   $8,229,747   $218,535   $(10,609,240   $(2,093,025)

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
   Fiscal Year Ended   Fiscal Year Ended 
   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015 
         
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net loss  $(1,386,955)  $(2,068,687)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   306,019    367,549 
Write off of intangibles   -    23,881 
Amortization of debt discount   215,762    67,261 
Shares issued for services   37,770    341,547 
Gain on note payable modification   -    (69,228)
Gain on sales of fixed assets   (5,971)   - 
Gain on lease termination   (214,111)   - 
Warrants vested for service   31,000    - 
Loss on impairment   -    353,414 
Interest and fees included in promissory note payable   47,673    (16,135)
Bonus shares issued to investors   -    200,200 
Amortization of deferred gain   (26,172)   - 
Derivative liability recorded upon extinguishment of promissory note payable   177,920      
Gain on extinguishment of derivative liability   (190,370)   - 
Change in fair value of derivative liability   369,861      
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other   13,113    (3,887)
Decrease in other assets   30,000    9,360 
Decrease (increase) in inventory   17,329    (263)
Increase in accounts payable   253,183    190,003 
Decrease in incentive from lessor   (98,785)   (117,744)
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses   (67,616)   66,070 
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue   (28,176)   8,897 
Net cash used in operating activities   (518,526)   (647,762)
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Provided (acquisition) of fixed assets   10,500    (13,069)
Proceeds from lease termination   350,000    - 
Net cash provided (used in) investing activities   360,500    (13,069)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds from convertible note payable   -    238,500 
Proceeds from note payable   -    200,000 
Proceeds from shares issued   -    449,485 
Payments to promissory note payable   (20,841)   - 
Payments to note payable-lessor   (10,804)   (1,199)
Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities   (31,645)   886,786 
           
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH   (189,671)   225,955 
           
CASH AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR   334,191    108,236 
           
CASH AT END OF YEAR  $144,520  $334,191 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:          
Interest paid  $37,759  $26,834 
Income taxes paid  $-    $- 
           
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Shares issued to settle convertible notes payable  $158,359  $50,000 
Accounts payable settled by share issuance  $31,500  $68,282 
Conversion feature and discounts on notes payable credit to additional paid in capital  $-   $

145,154

 
Deferred gain recorded upon amendment of lease agreement and promissory note  $455,287  $- 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Organization

 

Giggles N Hugs, Inc. (“GIGL Inc.”) was originally organized on September 17, 2004 (Date of Inception) under the laws of the State of Nevada, as Teacher’s Pet, Inc. GIGL Inc. was organized to sell teaching supplies and learning tools. On August 20, 2010, GIGL Inc. filed an amendment to its articles of incorporation to change its name to Giggles N Hugs, Inc. The Company is authorized to issue 1,125,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock.

 

The Company adopted a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to December 31st for financial reporting purposes. Fiscal year 2016 consists of a year ending January 1, 2017. Fiscal year 2015 consists of a year ending December 27, 2015.

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, during the year ended January 1, 2017, the Company incurred a net loss of $1,386,955 used cash in operations of $518,526 and had a stockholders’ deficit of $2,093,025 as of that date. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise additional funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company has and will continue to use significant capital to grow and acquire market share At January 1, 2017, the Company had cash on hand in the amount of $144,520. Management estimates that the current funds on hand will be sufficient to continue operations through May 2017. Management continues to seek additional funds, primarily through the issuance of debt and equity securities for cash to operate our business. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on our operations, in the case of debt financing or cause substantial dilution for our stock holders, in case or equity financing.

 

Principles of consolidation

 

For the years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, the consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Giggles N Hugs, Inc., GNH, Inc., GNH CC, Inc. for restaurant operations in Westfield Mall in Century City, California, GNH Topanga, Inc. for restaurant operations in Westfield Topanga Shopping Center in Woodland Hills, California, and Glendale Giggles N Hugs, Inc. for restaurant operations in Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Giggles N Hugs, Inc., GNH, Inc., GNH CC, Inc., GNH Topanga, Inc., and Glendale Giggles N Hugs, Inc. will be collectively referred herein to as the “Company”.

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and assumptions used by management include estimates made for impairment analysis for fixed assets and other long term assets, estimates of potential liabilities and, assumptions made in valuing derivative liabilities and the valuation of issuance of debt and equity securities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements. The Company maintains the majority of its cash balances with financial institutions, in the form of demand deposits. The Company believes that no significant concentration of credit risk exists with respect to these cash balances because of its assessment of the creditworthiness and financial viability of these two financial institutions.

 

Fair value of financial instruments

 

The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

 

The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:

 

Level 1: Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.

Level 2: Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.

Level 3: Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data.

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value due to their short term nature. The carrying values financing obligations approximate their fair values due to the fact that the interest rates on these obligations are based on prevailing market interest rates.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Income taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of ASC 740 “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires a company to first determine whether it is more likely than not (which is defined as a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that a tax position will be sustained based on its technical merits as of the reporting date, assuming that taxing authorities will examine the position and have full knowledge of all relevant information. A tax position that meets this more likely than not threshold is then measured and recognized at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely to be realized upon effective settlement with a taxing authority.

 

Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences related to temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for tax purposes at each year end, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. A valuation allowance is recognized when, based on the weight of all available evidence, it is considered more likely than not that all, or some portion, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company evaluates its valuation allowance requirements based on projected future operations. When circumstances change and cause a change in management’s judgment about the recoverability of deferred tax assets, the impact of the change on the valuation is reflected in current income. Income tax expense is the sum of current income tax plus the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. The carrying value of these investments approximates fair value.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out basis and consist of restaurant food and other supplies.

 

Property and equipment

 

The Company records all property and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. Improvements are capitalized while repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets or the lease term, whichever is shorter. Leasehold improvements include the cost of the Company’s internal development and construction department. Depreciation periods are as follows:

 

Leasehold improvements 10 years
Restaurant fixtures and equipment 10 years
Computer software and equipment 3 to 5 years

 

Management assesses the carrying value of property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If there is indication of impairment, management prepares an estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value. For the year ended December 27, 2015 the Company took a loss on impairment of $353,414. For the year ended January 1, 2017, there were no indications of further impairment based on management’s assessment of these assets.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Leases

 

The Company currently leases its restaurant locations. The Company evaluates the lease to determine its appropriate classification as an operating or capital lease for financial reporting purposes. The Company currently has two leases, which are classified as operating leases.

 

Minimum base rent for the Company’s operating leases, which generally have escalating rentals over the term of the lease, is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The initial rent term includes the build-out, or rent holiday period, for the Company’s leases, where no rent payments are typically due under the terms of the lease. Deferred rent expense, which is based on a percentage of revenue, is also recorded to the extent it exceeds minimum base rent per the lease agreement.

 

The Company disburses cash for leasehold improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment to build out and equip its leased premises. The Company also expends cash for structural additions that it makes to its leased premises which are reimbursed to the Company by its landlords, as construction contributions pursuant to agreed-upon terms in the lease agreements. Landlord construction contributions usually take the form of up-front cash. Depending on the specifics of the leased space and the lease agreement, amounts paid for structural components are recorded during the construction period as leasehold improvements or the landlord construction contributions are recorded as an incentive from lessor.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

The Company periodically issues stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to employees based on the authoritative guidance provided by the Financial Accounting Standards Board whereas the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized over the vesting period. The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to non-employees in accordance with the authoritative guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) whereas the value of the stock compensation is based upon the measurement date as determined at either a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) at the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete. Non-employee stock-based compensation charges generally are amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. In certain circumstances where there are no future performance requirements by the non-employee, option grants are immediately vested and the total stock-based compensation charge is recorded in the period of the measurement date.

 

The fair value of the Company’s stock option and warrant grants is estimated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model, which uses certain assumptions related to risk-free interest rates, expected volatility, expected life of the stock options or warrants, and future dividends. Compensation expense is recorded based upon the value derived from the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model, and based on actual experience. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model could materially affect compensation expense recorded in future periods.

 

The Company also issues restricted shares of its common stock for share-based compensation programs to employees and non-employees. The Company measures the compensation cost with respect to restricted shares to employees based upon the estimated fair value at the date of the grant, and is recognized as expense over the period, which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award. For non-employees, the Company measures the compensation cost with respect to restricted shares based upon the estimated fair value at measurement date which is either a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) at the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete.

 

Loss per common share

 

Net loss per share is provided in accordance with ASC Subtopic 260-10. We present basic loss per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS on the face of statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing reported losses by the weighted average shares outstanding. Except where the result would be anti-dilutive to income from continuing operations, diluted earnings per share has been computed assuming the conversion of the convertible long-term debt and the elimination of the related interest expense, and the exercise of stock options and warrants. Loss per common share has been computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. For the years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, the assumed conversion of convertible note payable and the exercise of warrants to acquire shares of common stock were 606,500 shares and 166,500 shares, respectively, and the employee stock options to acquire 115,000 shares are anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net losses and are excluded in determining diluted loss per share.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Revenue recognition

 

Our revenues consist of sales from our restaurant operations and sales of memberships entitling members unlimited access to our play areas for the duration of their membership. As a general principle, revenue is recognized when the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred and services have been rendered, (iii) the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.

 

With respect to memberships, access to our play area extends throughout the term of membership. The vast majority of memberships sold are for one month terms. Revenue is recognized on a straight line basis over the membership period. The company receives payment from its customers at the start of the subscription period and the company records deferred revenue for the unearned portion of the subscription period.

 

Revenues from restaurant sales are recognized when payment is tendered at the point of sale. Revenues are presented net of sales taxes. The obligation is included in other accrued expenses until the taxes are remitted to the appropriate taxing authorities.

 

We recognize a liability upon the sale of our gift cards and recognize revenue when these gift cards are redeemed in our restaurants. As of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, the amount of gift cards sales were $172 and $4,448, respectively, and were recorded as deferred revenue.

 

For party rental agreements, we rely upon a signed contract between us and the customer as the persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement. Party rental deposits are recorded as deferred revenue upon receipt and recognized as revenue when the service has been rendered.

 

Additionally, revenues are recognized net of any discounts, returns, allowances and sales incentives, including coupon redemptions and complimentary meals.

 

Advertising costs

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. During the fiscal years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, there were $30,308 and $29,946, respectively in advertising costs included in general and administrative expenses.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

 

Convertible Debentures

 

If the conversion features of conventional convertible debt provide for a rate of conversion that is below market value, this feature is characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). A BCF is recorded by the Company as a debt discount pursuant to ASC Topic 470-20 “Debt with Conversion and Other Options.” In those circumstances, the convertible debt is recorded net of the discount related to the BCF and the Company amortizes the discount to interest expense over the life of the debt on the effective interest method.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Recent Accounting Standards

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under current U.S. GAAP and replace it with a principle based approach for determining revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 will require that companies recognize revenue based on the value of transferred goods or services as they occur in the contract. The ASU also will require additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted only in annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods therein. Entities will be able to transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09 on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

 

In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The pronouncement was issued to clarify the accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The pronouncement is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases. ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to record a right of use asset and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. ASU 2016-02 is effective for all interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures. The Company anticipates that this will add significant liabilities to the balance sheet.

 

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 2 – FIXED ASSETS

 

Fixed assets consisted of the following at:

 

   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015 
Leasehold improvements  $1,889,027   $2,847,565 
Fixtures and equipment   60,310    85,267 
Computer software and equipment   264,890    283,001 
Property and equipment, total   2,214,227    3,215,833 
Less: accumulated depreciation   (1,220,099)   (1,485,997)
Property and equipment, net  $994,128   $1,729,836 

 

Effective June 30, 2016, the Company entered into a termination agreement with Westfield Mall Associates to close the Century City Store resulting from a major reconstruction of the entire Mall. As such, the leasehold improvements with a cost basis of $958,538 and accumulated amortization of $533,377 were written off and included in the gain on the lease termination (see Note 10). In conjunction with the closing of the Century City store, the Company also sold for $10,500, all of its furniture, fixtures and office equipment with a cost basis, net of accumulated depreciation, of $4,529 resulting in a gain of $5,971.

 

Depreciation expense was $306,019 and $367,549 for the fiscal years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015, respectively. Repair and maintenance expenses for the years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015 were $85,860 and $111,977, respectively.

 

NOTE 3 – INCENTIVE FROM LESSOR

 

The Company previously received $700,000 for Century City, $506,271 for Topanga and $475,000 for Glendale restaurant locations from the Company’s landlords as construction contributions pursuant to agreed-upon terms in the lease agreements as of December 27, 2015.

 

Landlord construction contributions usually take the form of up-front cash. Depending on the specifics of the leased space and the lease agreement, amounts paid for structural components are recorded during the construction period as leasehold improvements or the landlord construction contributions are recorded as an incentive from lessor. The incentive from lessor is amortized over the life of the lease which is 10 years and netted against occupancy cost.

 

Effective June 26, 2016, the Company entered into a lease termination agreement with the Westfield Mall Associates that released the Company from any further obligations on its Century City store location. As such, our remaining unamortized tenant improvement allowance as of that date of $225,739, and deferred rent of $63,529 were written off an included in the gain on lease termination.

 

The balance of the incentive from lessor as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015 was $740,428 and $1,198,098 respectively, and included deferred rent of $117,056 and $218,874, respectively. As of January 1, 2017, $87,420 of the incentive from lessor was current and $653,008 was long term. Amortization of the incentive from lessor was $98,785 and $117,744 for the fiscal years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015 and respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 4 – NOTE PAYABLE LESSOR

 

On February 12, 2013, the Company entered into a $700,000 Promissory Note Payable Agreement with GGP Limited Partnership (“Lender”) to be used by the Company for a portion of the construction work to be performed by the Company under the lease by and between the Company and Glendale II Mall Associates, LLC. The Note Payable accrued interest at a rate of 10% through October 15, 2015, 12% through October 31, 2017, and 15% through October 31, 2023 and matures on October 31, 2023.

 

On March 1, 2015, the Company and the lender renegotiated the terms of the Promissory Note and agreed to a new note with a principal balance due of $683,316. As part of the new agreement, the Lender waived principal and interest payments for two years beginning March 1, 2015. Thereafter, principal and interest will be paid in equal monthly installments of $12,707, within increasing interest rates. As of June 26, 2016 and December 27, 2015, the principal balance due under the note was $683,316.

 

Due to the two-year interest free period, the Company recalculated the fair value of the note taking into account the payment stream and the incremental changes in the interest rate and determined the fair value of the new note on the date of modification of March 1, 2015 to be $619,377, net of a discount of $63,939. The Company determined that the discount should be amortized over the two year period where no interest was due or payable. As such, the Company amortized $28,845 of the discount during the fiscal year ended December 27, 2015, resulting in an unamortized balance of $35,094 at December 27, 2015. The Company further amortized $15,985 of the discount during 2016. The unamortized discount at June 26, 2016 was $19,109, and the net balance due was $664,207.

 

On August 12, 2016, the Company entered into a third amendment on its lease at The Glendale Galleria. The amendment covered several areas, including adjustment to percentage rent payable, reduced the minimum rent payable, along with the payment and principal of Promissory Note. The Promissory Note was adjusted to a balance due of $763,262 from $683,316, with zero percent interest, payable in equal monthly instalments of $5,300 through maturity of Note on May 31, 2028. The Company imputed interest using a discount rate of 10% to determine a fair value of the note of $433,521, resulting in a valuation discount of $329,740. As of January 1, 2017, the balance of the note payable was $723,270, and the unamortized note discount was $290,553, resulting in a balance due of $432,717, of which, $21,544 was reported as part of current liabilities and $411,173 as long-term liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets.

 

The exchange of the notes was treated as a debt extinguishment as the change in terms constituted more than a 10% change in the fair value of the original note, and the difference between the fair value of the new note and the old note (including eliminating all remaining unamortized discount) of $220,668 was treated as a gain on debt extinguishment. The Company determined that since the GGP Promissory Note and the related revision of the lease (see Note 10) were agreed to at the same time, that the change in the lease payment terms and the reduced rent, and the issuance of the new note are directly related. As such the gain on the termination of the note of $220,668 is being deferred and amortized on the straight line basis over the remaining life of the lease as an adjustment to rent expense.

 

The lender under the Note is GGP Limited Partnership (GGP). GGP is an affiliate of Glendale II Mall Associates, the lessor of the Company’s Glendale Mall restaurant location. In accordance with the note agreement, an event of default would occur if the Borrower defaults under the lease between the Company and Glendale II Mall Associates. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the entire balance of the Note payable and accrued interest would become due and payable, and the balance due becomes subject to a default interest rate (which is 5% higher than the defined interest rate). Landlord shall have the unconditional right to terminate the Lease by giving Tenant at least 120 days’ advance written notice of Landlord’s election to terminate the Lease, under lease amendment in the event of default. As of January 1, 2017, the Company was current in its rental obligation.

 

The following is the 5-year payment schedule:

 

2017  $63,605 
2018   63,605 
2019   63,605 
2020   63,605 
2021   63,605 
Thereafter   405,245 
Total  $723,270 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 5 – CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE

 

A summary of convertible debentures payable as of January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015 is as follows:

 

   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015 
Iconic Holdings, LLC  $84,191   $161,250 
J&N Invest LLC   50,000    50,000 
Accrued interest   17,192    - 
Total Convertible Notes   151,383    211,250 
Less: Discount   -    (139,471)
Convertible Notes, net  $151,383   $71,779 

 

Iconic Holdings, LLC - On December 21, 2015, Giggle N Hugs, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Registrant”), issued an 8% unsecured convertible promissory note in favor of Iconic Holdings, LLC, in the principal sum of $161,250. The note was subject to an original issue discount of $11,250, plus another $11,250 retained by the lender for fees and costs, resulting in net proceeds to the company of $138,500. The note carries a guaranteed 10% interest rate, matures on December 21, 2016 and is subject to pre-payment penalties. The note may be converted, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the holder into the Registrant’s common stock at a price per share equal to 65% of the lowest volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the 10 consecutive trading days prior to the date on which Holder elects to convert all or part of the note. The conversion floor price was set at $0.08 per share. The note also contains a make-good provision requiring the Registrant to make a payment to the holder in the event the Registrant’s trading price at the time the conversion notice is submitted is below $0.11. Any shares issued upon conversion of the note shall have piggyback registration rights and failure to do so could result in damages up to 30% of the principal sum of the note, but not less than $20,000. The note contains various default provisions including a requirement for the Company to maintain a prescribed closing bid price for a certain number of days, and a continued listing in a principal market.

 

The Company determined that the ability of the holder to convert the note to common shares at 65% of the market created a beneficial conversion feature upon issuance. The Company also considered if the conversion feature required liability accounting under current accounting guidelines but determined that the conversion of the shares were indexed to the Company’s stock, and that the floor of $0.08 per share would not allow the conversion to exceed the Company’s authorized share limit. Based on the current market price on the date of issuance of the note of $0.13 and the discount of 65%, the Company calculated an initial beneficial conversion feature of $86,827. The total note discount was $109,327 including the $22,500 discussed above, of which $107,691 was unamortized at December 27, 2015. The Company amortized the remaining discount during the year ended January 1, 2017.

 

On July 11, 2016, the Company modified the conversion feature of the Iconic note eliminating the conversion floor. The Company determined that since the conversion floor had been eliminated, that the company could no longer determine if it had enough authorized shares to fulfil the conversion obligation. As such, the Company determined that the conversion feature created a derivative with a fair value of $79,376 at the date of the modification, and the value of such conversion feature should be considered a cost of debt extinguishment since it resulted in more than a 10% change in the fair value of the note.

 

During the period ended January1, 2017, the Company converted $77,059 of principal into 2,555,906 shares of common stock. As of January 1, 2017 the balance of principal due was $84,191. The entire note principal and accrued interest was converted to share of common stock in March 2017.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 5 – CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE (CONTINUED)

 

J&N Invest LLC - On August 24, 2015, the Company entered into an unsecured Note Payable Agreement with an investor for which the Company issued a $50,000 Convertible Note Payable, which accrues interest at a rate of 5% per annum and matures on August 31, 2016. The Lender may also convert all or a portion of the Note Payable at any time into shares of common stock at a price of $0.10 per share. As the market price of the stock on the date of issuance was $0.23, the Company recognized a debt discount at the date of issuance in the amount of $50,000 related to the fair value of the conversion feature. The discount will be amortized over the life of the note. The balance of the unamortized note discount was $32,181 at December 27, 2015 The Company amortized the remaining discount to interest expense during the year ending January 1, 2017.

 

NOTE 6 – PROMISSORY NOTE

 

On December 18, 2015, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the principal sum of $265,000 in favor of St. George Investments, LLC, pursuant to the terms of a securities purchase agreement of the same date. The note was subject to an original issue discount of $60,000 and a $5,000 fee to cover certain expenses of lender. The note matured in six months and carries no interest unless there is an event of default. GNH may prepay the note in full within 90 days of the issuance date for $235,000. The Company has accounted for the discount as a contra account to the note and will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the note. As such, the Company amortized $4,694 of the discount during the year ended December 27, 2015. The balance of the note outstanding at December 27, 2015, was $265,000 net of an unamortized discount of $60,306.

 

The Note went into default when the Company failed to make payment on the due date. Consequently, on July 8, 2016, The Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with St. George Investments, LLC, to replace the original Promissory with a new Promissory Note (“Note”) carrying the following terms and conditions:

 

1. The new Note added 10% ($26,500) to the original principal as an Exchange Fee, making the new principal amount $291,500, and the Note shall carry an interest rate of 8% per annum. The amount of the exchange fee was recognized as a finance cost.
    
2. The Note carries a Conversion clause that allows the Holder to have a cashless conversion into shares of Common Stock for all or part of the principal, at a price equal to the average market price for 20 days prior to the conversion.
   
3. In conjunction with the conversion provision, the Company agreed to an Irrevocable Letter of Instructions to Transfer Agent, along with a Secretary’s Certificate and Board Resolution, which allows a Share Reserve equal to three times the number of shares of Common Stock divided by outstanding debt by the defined conversion price, but not less than 18,000,000 shares.
    
4. In addition, the Company executed a Share Issuance Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of New Shares of Common Stock. This document, in effect, allows the Holder to provide, at their discretion, a Conversion Notice directly to the Transfer Agent to receive unrestricted shares under the terms of this Exchange Agreement.
    
5. Further to this Exchange Agreement, the Company executed an Authorization to Initiate ACH Debit Entries that allowed the Holder to receive a daily payment of $312.50 ($7,500 per month). The Company can cancel such authorization with five days’ written notice.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 6 – PROMISSORY NOTE (CONTINUED)

 

The Company determined that since the conversion floor had no limit to the conversion price, that the Company could no longer determine if it had enough authorized shares to fulfil the conversion obligation. As such, the Company determined that the conversion feature created a derivative with a fair value of $98,544 at the date of the modification, and the value of such conversion feature should be considered a finance cost.

 

During the fiscal year ended January 1, 2017, the Holder converted $81,300 of debt into 9,261,973 shares of Common Stock. In addition, the Company paid $20,841 of the principal balance. The balance outstanding as of January 1, 2017 was $183,359 plus $9,981 of accrued interest, and is past its maturity date of September 15, 2016.

 

Subsequent to January 1, 2017, additional balance of $48,914 was converted to approximately 15.7 million shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of the note (See Note 10 and 12). The Balance as of this filling was $132,000 and is being disputed (See Legal Proceedings).

 

NOTE 7 – BUSINESS LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

In August 2015, the Company entered into a Business Loan and Security Agreement with American Express Bank, which allows the Company to borrow up to $174,000. The loan matures in August 2016 and will remain in effect for successive one year periods unless terminated by either party. In August 2016, the loan amount was amended up to $180,000. The loan is secured by credit card collections from the Company’s store operations. The agreement provides that the Company will receive an advance of up to $180,000 at the beginning of each fiscal month, and requires the Company to repay the loan from the credit card deposits it receives from its customers. Assuming the balance has been paid off by the end of the month, the Company will receive another advance up to the face amount of the note at the beginning of the next fiscal month.

 

The loan requires a loan fee of 0.5% of the outstanding balance as of each disbursement date. At January 1, 2017, the advance for the month of December 2016 was $136,629 and is included in accounts payable on the accompanying balance sheet.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVE LIABILITY

 

Under authoritative guidance used by the FASB on determining whether an instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to an entity’s own stock, instruments which do not have fixed settlement provisions are deemed to be derivative instruments. The Company has issued certain convertible notes whose conversion price is based on a future market price. However, since the number of shares to be issued is not explicitly limited, the Company is unable to conclude that enough authorized and unissued shares are available to share settle the conversion option. The result is that the conversion option is classified as a liability and bifurcated from the debt host and accounted for as a derivative liability in accordance with ASC 815 and will be re-measured at the end of every reporting period with the change in value reported in the statement of operations.

 

As of January 1, 2017, and upon issuance, the derivative liabilities were valued using a probability weighted average Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

Warrants:

 

   Upon Issuance   January 1, 2017 
Exercise Price  $0.07   $0.07 .05-0.01 
Stock Price  $0.05-0.02    
Risk-free interest rate   0.57%   0.57%
Expected volatility   216%   216%
Expected life (in years)   1    1 
Expected dividend yield   0    0 
           
Fair Value:  $177,920   $357,411 

 

The risk-free interest rate was based on rates established by the Federal Reserve Bank. The Company uses the historical volatility of its common stock to estimate the future volatility for its common stock. The expected life of the conversion feature of the notes was based on the remaining term of the notes, or an estimate of until such notes would be converted. The expected dividend yield was based on the fact that the Company has not customarily paid dividends in the past and does not expect to pay dividends in the future.

 

During the fiscal year ended January 1, 2017, convertible notes and accrued interest totaling $158,359 were converted into shares of common stock or paid off in cash, and the Company recorded a gain of $190,370 related to the extinguishment of the corresponding derivative liabilities. Also during the fiscal year ended January 1, 2017, the Company recorded a change in fair value of derivatives of $369,861. At January 1, 2017, the balance of the derivative liabilities was $357,411.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 9 – COMMON STOCK

 

Issuance of Common Stock

 

During the fiscal year ended January 1, 2017, the Company issued

 

497,500 shares of common stock valued at $37,170 for services. The shares were valued based on the closing price of the stock on the date of agreement.
   
525,000 shares of common stock issued in settlement of an accounts payable with a fair value of $31,500.
   
150,000 shares of stock previously reflected as common stock payable.
   
4,779,236 shares of its common stock for conversion of convertible notes in the amount of $107,497
   
During the fiscal year ended December 27, 2015, the Company issued
   
1,293,333 shares of its common stock valued at $341,547 for services. The shares were valued based on the closing price of the stock on the date of agreement.
   
423,268 shares of its common stock valued at $68,282 in settlement of accounts payable balances
   
3,070,776 shares of its common stock for cash of $449,485 net of closing costs. In conjunction with the sale of these shares, the company issued to the underwriter warrants to acquire 152,885 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. As of January 1, 2017, 555,556 of these shares have not yet been issued.
   
910,000 shares of its common stock valued at $200,200 to investors as bonus. The shares were valued based on the closing price of the stock on the date of issuance and reflected the fair value of these shares as a financing cost.
   
1,597,982 shares of its common stock valued at $488,078 previously accounted for as common stock payable.

 

On July 1, 2015, the Company entered into an unsecured Note Payable Agreement with an investor for which the Company issued a $50,000 Convertible Note Payable, which accrued interest at a rate of 15% per annum and matured July 31, 2016. The note was convertible at a conversion price of $0.15 per share. The Note Payable had warrants attached, with an exercise term of 3 years and convertible into 66,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The Company recognized a debt discount at the date of issuance in the amount of $9,647 related to the fair value of the warrants. During 2015 the Company offered the note holder an inducement to convert the note at a conversion price of $0.09 per share. As such, the note was converted into 555,223 shares of the Company’s common stock and the note was retired. The Company calculated the difference between the initial conversion price and the modified conversion price to be $20,000 and recorded such amount as an inducement to convert.

 

During the year ended December 27, 2015, the Company granted warrants to an underwriter to purchase 152,885 shares of common stock in conjunction with our private offering. In addition, the Company also granted warrants to purchase 233,334 shares of common stock in conjunction with the issuance of our notes payable. The warrants are exercisable at a price range of $0.01 per share through $0.25 per shares and will expire in three years and seven years. See Note 8 for further discussion.

 

During the year ended December 27, 2015, a total of 406,621 warrants were exercised on cashless basis in exchange for 406,621 shares of our common stock.

 

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GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 9 – COMMON STOCK (CONTINUED)

 

Employee Stock Options

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the options outstanding at January 1, 2017, and the related prices for the shares of the Company’s common stock issued to employees of the Company under a non-qualified employee stock option plan.

 

A summary of the Company’s stock awards for options as of January 1, 2017 and changes for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 is presented below:

 

    Stock   Weighted Average 
    Options   Exercise Price 
Outstanding, December 28, 2014    135,000   $4.50 
Granted         
Exercised         
Expired/Cancelled    (20,000)    
Outstanding, December 27, 2015    115,000   $4.50 
Exercisable, December 27, 2015    115,000   $4.50 
Granted         
Exercised         
Expired/Cancelled         
Outstanding, January 1, 2017    115,000   $4.50 
Exercisable, January 1, 2017    115,000   $4.50 

 

As of January 1, 2017, the stock options had no intrinsic value

 

There were no options granted during the fiscal year ended January 1, 2017.

 

There was no stock-based compensation expense in connection with options granted to employees recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for the fiscal years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015.

 

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GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 9 – COMMON STOCK (CONTINUED)

 

Warrants

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the warrants outstanding at January 1, 2017, and the related prices.

 

A summary of the Company’s warrant as of January 1, 2017 and the changes for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 is presented below:

 

        Weighted 
        Average 
          Exercise 
     Warrants    Price 
Outstanding, December 28, 2014    378,510   $0.16 
Granted    219,552    0.01 
Exercised    (406,621)   0.20 
Expired/Cancelled    (24,941)    
Outstanding, December 27, 2015    166,500   $0.25 
Exercisable, December 27, 2015    166,500   $0.25 
Granted         
Exercised         
Expired/Cancelled         
Outstanding, January 1, 2017    166,500   $0.25 
Exercisable, January 1, 2017    166,500   $0.25 

 

            Weighted         
Range of   Number   Weighted Average  

Average

Remaining

   Number   Weighted Average 
Exercise Prices   Outstanding   Exercise Price   Contractual Life   Exercisable   Exercise Price 
                           

$0.01~$0.37

    166,500   $0.25    4.75    166,500   $0.25 
                           
     166,500         4.75    166,500      

 

As of January 1, 2017, the stock warrants had no intrinsic value.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Westfield Century City. On January 13, 2010, the Company entered into a 10-year lease agreement with Westfield Century City for a lease for a restaurant operation. In October 2015, Westfield Group, the landlord of the Century City location, embarked on a massive $700 million renovation of the mall. In March 2016 they approached the Company about recapturing its Century City space due to this remodeling. Currently, approximately 90% of the mall is closed or being remodeled with the completion expected sometime during 2017. On May 13, 2016, Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc. entered into a Termination of Lease Agreement with Century City Mall, LLC (“landlord”), accelerating the termination date of the Lease dated January 13, 2010 for its store located in Westfield Century City, Los Angeles, California. Pursuant to the agreement, the lease was terminated in June, 2016 and the landlord agreed to a monetary reimbursement of $350,000 which was received on June 26, 2016. For accounting purposes, the Company has removed all the leasehold improvements (net of accumulated amortization) and removed the deferred incentive due the lessor relating to tenant improvements and the remaining deferred rent existing at the date of termination resulting in a gain of $214,111.

 

Westfield Topanga. During the year ended December 31, 2012, GNH Topanga entered into a Lease Agreement with Westfield Topanga Owner, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, to lease approximately 5,900 square feet in the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center. The lease includes land and building shells, provides a construction reimbursement allowance of up to $475,000, requires contingent rent above the minimum base rent payments based on a percentage of sales ranging from 7% to 10% and require other expenses incidental to the use of the property. The lease also has a renewal option, which GNH Topanga may exercise in the future. The Company’s current lease provides early termination rights, permitting the Company and its landlord to mutually terminate the lease prior to expiration if the Company does not achieve specified sales levels in certain years. The lease commenced on March 23, 2013 and expires on April 30, 2022.

 

Glendale Mall Associates. On April 1, 2013, the Company entered into a Lease Agreement with GLENDALE II MALL ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to lease approximately 6,000 square feet in the Glendale Galleria in the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles, and State of California. The lease includes land and building shells, provides a construction reimbursement allowance of up to $475,000, requires contingent rent above the minimum base rent payments based on a percentage of sales ranging from 4% to 7% and require other expenses incidental to the use of the property. The lease commenced on November 21, 2013 and expires on October 31, 2023.

 

On August 12, 2016 the Company entered into a third amendment on its lease at The Glendale Galleria. The amendment covered several areas, including adjustment to percentage rent payable, reduced the minimum rent payable and payment and principal of the Promissory Note payable to GGP. The Promissory Note was adjusted to a balance due of $763,262 from $683,316, with zero percent interest, payable in equal monthly instalments of $5,300 through maturity of Note on May 31, 2028, creating a gain on extinguishment of the old note of $220,686. (see Note 6). The change in the payment terms of the lease caused a change in the previously calculated deferred rent of $69,614. For reporting purposes, the Company determined that since the GGP Promissory Note and the related revision of the lease were agreed to at the same time, that the change in the lease payment terms and the reduced rent, and the issuance of the new note are directly related. In addition, past due rent of $164,987 was forgiven. As such the gain on the termination of the note of $220,686, the adjustment to the deferred rent in the aggregate amount of $69,614, and the forgiveness of past due rent of $164,987, resulting in an aggregate gain of $455,287 had been deferred, and will amortized on the straight-line basis over the remaining life of the lease as an adjustment to rent expense. During the year ended January 1, 2017, $26,172 of the deferred gain was amortized and offset to rent expense, resulting in a remaining deferred gain balance of $429,115 as of January 1, 2017, which will be amortized over the remainder of the lease.

 

Rent expense for the Company’s restaurant operating leases for the year ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015 was $514,275 and $629,783, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

 

As of January 1, 2017, the aggregate minimum annual lease payments under operating lease as follows:

 

2017   $407,060 
2018    421,808 
2019    437,100 
2020    452,956 
2021    469,398 
Thereafter    430,249 
Total   $

2,618,571

 

 

Litigation

 

On April 20, 2016, the Company entered into a stipulated judgment in favor of TKM in the amount of $40,000. Under the stipulated judgment, the Company would only be compelled to pay $20,000 in four equal installments of $5,000, provided they meet the ascribed timely payments as set forth in the stipulated judgment. The Company has recorded the entire $40,000 judgment since the Company did not meet the agreed payment schedule. As of January 1, 2017, the outstanding balance was $30,000.

 

St. George Investments, LLC v Giggles N’ Hugs

 

On March 23, 2017, St. George Investments, LLC ("St. George") served an arbitration demand and summons claiming that the Company had breached its obligations under a convertible note by preventing St. George from converting the remaining balance of the note to common stock. The parties disagree as to the conversion price set in the note agreement due to execution by the parties of different versions of the document. St. George has claimed for additional damages. We believe these claims lack merit and have retained counsel to vigorously defend this action and present cross claims for mistake, rescission, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and unjust enrichment.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 11 – INCOME TAXES

 

The net income generated from the Century City restaurant operations from Giggles N Hugs, LLC is treated as partnership income for federal and state income tax purposes and does not incur income tax expense for Giggles N Hugs, Inc. because the reverse merger was effectuated on December 30, 2011. Instead, its earnings and losses are allocated to and reported on the individual returns of the member’s tax returns. Accordingly, no provision for income tax is included in the consolidated financial statements.

 

For the fiscal years ended January 1, 2017 and December 27, 2015 GNH, Inc. incurred net operating losses and, accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been recorded. In addition, no benefit for income taxes has been recorded due to the uncertainty of the realization of any tax assets. At January 1, 2017 the Company had $7,859,000 of federal and state net operating losses. The net operating loss carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2023.

 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statement or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse

 

A reconciliation of tax expense computed at the statutory federal tax rate income (loss) from operations before income taxes to the actual income tax expense is as follows:

 

   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015 
Tax provision (benefits) computed at the statutory rate (34%)  $(214,000)  $(431,000)
State income tax, net of federal benefit   (56,000)   429,618 
           
Change in valuation allowance   270,800    - 
Provision for income tax  $800   $1,382 

 

Deferred income taxes include the net tax effects of net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards and the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets are as follows:

 

   January 1, 2017   December 27, 2015 
Net operating loss carryover  $2,019,000   $2,578,000 
Depreciation and other   422,000    (624,000)
Total deferred tax assets   2,441,000    1,954,000 
Valuation allowance   (2,441,000)   (1,954,000)
Net deferred tax asset  $-   $- 

  

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GIGGLES N HUGS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 11 – INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

 

The Company has provided a valuation reserve against the full amount of the net deferred tax assets, because in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that these tax assets will not be realized.

 

The Company’s NOL and tax credit carryovers may be significantly limited under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). NOL and tax credit carryovers are limited under Section 382 when there is a significant “ownership change” as defined in the IRC. During the fiscal year January 1, 2017 and in prior years, the Company may have experienced such ownership changes, which could impose such limitations.

 

The limitation imposed by the IRC would place an annual limitation on the amount of NOL and tax credit carryovers that can be utilized. When the Company completes the necessary studies, the amount of NOL carryovers available may be reduced significantly. However, since the valuation allowance fully reserves for all available carryovers, the effect of the reduction would be offset by a reduction in the valuation allowance.

 

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and the State of Nevada.

 

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Since the fiscal year-ended January 1, 2017, the following transactions have taken place:

 

During January 2017, Iconic Holdings, LLC converted the remaining outstanding balance of $84,191 of its Promissory Note into 38,457,435 shares of common stock.

 

In January and February 2017, St. George Investments LLC converted $48,914 of its Promissory Note into 15,660,611 shares of common stock.

 

On January 4, 2017, the Company granted officers and employees 10,170,000 shares of restricted common stock, and non-employee 500,000 shares with a fair value of $29,876. On March 16, 2017, the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of common stock to a third party for a settlement of accounts payable of $72,000.

 

In March 2017, the Company granted two non-employee consultants warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,650,000 shares of common stock. The warrants vest over a period of eight months, exercisable at an average price of $0.15 per share and will expire in one and five years. Total estimated fair value of the warrants at grant date amounted to $504,000 calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. In addition, the Company also granted one of the consultants, 150,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $31,000.

 

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