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Rave Restaurant Group Inc (RAVE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: RAVE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 12.04% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 37.38M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.84 | 1Y Target Price 2.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.84 | 1Y Target Price 2.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.12 | 52 Weeks Range 1.70 - 3.36 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.70 - 3.36 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.19 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 22.34% | Operating Margin (TTM) 29.2% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 13.3% | Return on Equity (TTM) 21.75% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.84 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 28967129 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.05 |
Enterprise Value 28967129 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.37 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.59 | Shares Outstanding 14211600 | Shares Floating 7874913 |
Shares Outstanding 14211600 | Shares Floating 7874913 | ||
Percent Insiders 22.83 | Percent Institutions 30.26 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Rave Restaurant Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. (RAVE) franchises and operates pizza buffet restaurants under the Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza Co. brands. Pizza Inn was founded in 1958. Pie Five Pizza Co. was introduced later as a fast-casual concept.
Core Business Areas
- Pizza Inn: A pizza buffet restaurant chain offering a variety of pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts.
- Pie Five Pizza Co.: A fast-casual pizza restaurant chain where customers can customize their personal pizzas.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO and other key executives. The organizational structure is typical for a restaurant franchising company.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Pizza Inn Buffet: All-you-can-eat pizza buffet with a variety of toppings and sides. Market share is difficult to pinpoint exactly, but Pizza Inn competes in the broader pizza market, with competitors like Pizza Hut (YUM), Domino's (DPZ), and Papa John's (PZZA).
- Pie Five Custom Pizza: Customizable personal pizzas with a variety of toppings. Competitors include Blaze Pizza, MOD Pizza, and other fast-casual pizza chains.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The restaurant industry is highly competitive, with trends toward fast-casual dining and online ordering. Pizza chains face competition from other food service businesses, including quick service restaurants (QSRs), fast casual, and casual dining concepts.
Positioning
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. positions itself in both the buffet and fast-casual pizza segments. Its competitive advantages hinge on brand recognition, franchising model, and menu variety.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the pizza market is substantial. Rave Restaurant Group Inc. is positioned within this TAM, but it holds a relatively small portion compared to the larger pizza chains. The US pizza market is estimated to be worth well over $45 billion. Rave's presence is focused on specific segments and geographic areas.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand name (Pizza Inn)
- Franchise model allows for expansion with limited capital expenditure
- Diverse menu offerings
- Multiple restaurant concepts (Pizza Inn and Pie Five)
Weaknesses
- Smaller market share compared to larger pizza chains
- Brand relevance could be improved
- Limited geographic presence
- Highly competitive environment
Opportunities
- Expanding Pie Five Pizza Co. footprint
- Improving online ordering and delivery capabilities
- Strategic partnerships and collaborations
- Menu innovation and new product offerings
Threats
- Increasing competition from other pizza chains and food service businesses
- Changing consumer preferences and dietary trends
- Rising food and labor costs
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- YUM
- DPZ
- PZZA
- BLMN
Competitive Landscape
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. faces intense competition. It needs to differentiate itself through menu innovation, service quality, or value proposition.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Rave Restaurant Group Inc.'s historical growth has been limited and inconsistent. They are considered a micro-cap company
Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates (if available) and depend on the company's ability to execute its strategies.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives might include restaurant remodeling, menu updates, or franchise development efforts.
Summary
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. is a small player in a highly competitive market. While it has established brands, its growth has been inconsistent and faces many challenges. To succeed, it needs to innovate, expand effectively, and improve its competitive positioning.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Market Research Reports
- Industry Publications
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on your own due diligence and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Rave Restaurant Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters The Colony, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-09-01 | President, CEO & Secretary Mr. Brandon L. Solano | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Restaurants | Full time employees 21 | Website https://www.raverg.com |
Full time employees 21 | Website https://www.raverg.com | ||
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the operation and franchising of pizza buffet, delivery/carry-out, express restaurants, and ghost kitchens under the Pizza Inn and Pie Five trademarks in the United States and internationally. It operates through Pizza Inn Franchising and Pie Five Franchising segments. The company's buffet restaurants offer dine-in, carryout, and catering services, as well as delivery services; delivery/carry-out units provides delivery and carryout services; and express units serve customers through various non-traditional points of sale. It also operates Pizza Inn Express restaurants that serves customers through a non-traditional, licensed, pizza-only model called Pizza Inn Express; and Pizza Inn Ghost Kitchen units serves through online third party delivery companies. In addition, the company operates and franchises fast casual restaurants under the Pie Five Pizza Company or Pie Five trademarks; and licenses pizza kiosk under the Pizza Inc trademark. The company was formerly known as Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. in January 2015. Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. was founded in 1958 and is based in The Colony, Texas.
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