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Rave Restaurant Group Inc (RAVE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: RAVE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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
Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $0
1 Year Target Price $0
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 14.06% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/27/2025 |
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 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Rave Restaurant Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. franchises and operates pizza buffet restaurants under the Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza brands. Pizza Inn was founded in 1958, while Pie Five Pizza was founded in 2011 and acquired by Rave in 2015. The company has evolved from a single pizza restaurant to a multi-brand franchising and operating entity.
Core Business Areas
- Pizza Inn: Franchising and operating buffet-style pizza restaurants with a focus on traditional pizza, pasta, and salad offerings.
- Pie Five Pizza: Franchising and operating fast-casual, customized personal pizza restaurants.
Leadership and Structure
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. is led by a Board of Directors and an executive management team. The structure includes departments for operations, franchising, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Pizza Inn Buffet: Traditional pizza buffet offering a variety of pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts. Market share data is difficult to precisely define due to the fragmented pizza buffet market. Competitors include CiCi's Pizza (private).
- Pie Five Pizza: Customizable personal pizzas in a fast-casual setting. Market share data is limited due to the competitive fast-casual pizza market. Competitors include Blaze Pizza (private), MOD Pizza (private).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The restaurant industry is highly competitive, with evolving consumer preferences and increasing demand for convenience and customization. The pizza segment is mature and includes traditional dine-in, delivery, and fast-casual formats.
Positioning
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. positions itself as a franchise-focused operator with two distinct brands catering to different customer segments: traditional buffet and fast-casual customizable pizza.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US pizza market is estimated to be over $46 billion. Rave's positioning allows it to target segments within this TAM, but it holds a small fraction of the overall market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Franchise model provides recurring revenue streams.
- Established Pizza Inn brand recognition.
- Diverse brand portfolio catering to different consumer preferences.
- Experienced management team.
Weaknesses
- Smaller market capitalization compared to major competitors.
- Brand reputation issues in the past.
- Intense competition in the pizza market.
- Dependence on franchisee performance.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets.
- Menu innovation to attract new customers.
- Technological advancements to improve operational efficiency.
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
Threats
- Changing consumer preferences and dining trends.
- Rising food and labor costs.
- Increased competition from other pizza chains and fast-casual restaurants.
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending.
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DPZ
- PZZA
- YUM
Competitive Landscape
Rave faces significant competition from larger, more established pizza chains with greater resources. Its competitive advantage lies in its franchise model and differentiated brand offerings, however scale needs to be addressed.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Rave's historical growth has been moderate, with expansion primarily through franchising. Growth rates have varied depending on economic conditions and consumer preferences.
Future Projections: Future projections are difficult to provide without current analyst estimates. Growth will likely depend on successful franchise expansion, menu innovation, and operational improvements.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include new menu items, technology upgrades, and marketing campaigns.
Summary
Rave Restaurant Group operates in a highly competitive market with strong headwinds. The company needs to focus on scaling its brands, enhancing franchise support, and effectively marketing to differentiate themselves. Strategic acquisitions could offer a path to more market share and enhanced resources. Future success depends on the ability to compete with the well-established key players.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Industry Analysis
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
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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