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Rave Restaurant Group Inc (RAVE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: RAVE (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 43.88% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
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. was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in The Colony, Texas. It franchises and operates pizza buffet restaurants under the Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza brands. The company has evolved from a single restaurant to a multi-brand franchisor.
Core Business Areas
- Pizza Inn: Franchising and operating traditional pizza buffet restaurants, offering a variety of pizzas, salads, and desserts.
- Pie Five Pizza: Franchising and operating fast-casual pizza restaurants, allowing customers to customize personal pizzas.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure includes departments for franchise operations, marketing, finance, and development.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Pizza Inn Buffet: All-you-can-eat pizza buffet, a popular offering among families and groups. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint precisely due to the fragmented buffet segment, but Pizza Inn holds a niche presence. Competitors include CiCi's Pizza and regional buffet chains.
- Pie Five Pizza Custom Pizzas: Fast-casual customizable pizzas catering to individual preferences. Market share is relatively small compared to major fast-casual pizza chains. Competitors include Blaze Pizza and MOD Pizza.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The restaurant industry is highly competitive, with trends leaning towards fast-casual dining and online ordering. Pizza chains face pressure from increasing ingredient costs and changing consumer preferences.
Positioning
Rave Restaurant Group operates in both the traditional pizza buffet and fast-casual pizza segments, offering diverse dining experiences. Its competitive advantage lies in its established Pizza Inn brand and its attempt to innovate with Pie Five Pizza.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global pizza market is estimated at over $140 billion USD. Rave Restaurant Group's TAM is a small fraction of this, given its regional presence and limited market share. Positioned to grow in the fast casual category.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established Pizza Inn brand recognition
- Franchise business model providing recurring revenue
- Diversified menu options
Weaknesses
- Small market capitalization
- Limited brand awareness for Pie Five Pizza
- Highly competitive industry
- Inconsistent profitability
Opportunities
- Expansion of Pie Five Pizza through franchising
- Adoption of technology for online ordering and delivery
- Strategic partnerships for ingredient sourcing and marketing
Threats
- Rising food and labor costs
- Changing consumer preferences towards healthier options
- Increased competition from larger pizza chains
- Economic downturn affecting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- YUM (YUM)
- DPZ (DPZ)
- PZZA (PZZA)
Competitive Landscape
Rave Restaurant Group faces significant competition from larger, well-established pizza chains with greater brand recognition and resources. It must differentiate itself through unique offerings and targeted marketing to compete effectively.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate with periods of expansion and contraction. Recent years have shown mixed results, with some store closures and new openings.
Future Projections: Future projections are uncertain and depend on the success of Pie Five Pizza and the ability to manage costs. Analyst estimates are not readily available for this small-cap company.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include menu innovation, marketing campaigns, and franchise development efforts.
Summary
Rave Restaurant Group is a small-cap company operating in a highly competitive industry. The Pizza Inn brand provides a stable base, but the company needs to demonstrate the potential of Pie Five Pizza and manage costs effectively. It is important to consider the financial situation of the company before investing. The group has struggled with profitability.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Market share estimates are approximate and based on available data. Financial data is based on the latest SEC filings.
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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