TOFUTTI ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTH RESULTS

Cranford, New Jersey, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOFUTTI BRANDS INC. (OTCQB Symbol: TOFB) today announced its results for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended September 26, 2020.

Tofutti Brands reported net sales for the thirteen weeks ended September 26, 2020 of $3,152,000 compared to net sales of $3,122,000 for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2019. The Company’s gross profit increased to $1,033,000 for the thirteen weeks ended September 26, 2020 from $892,000 for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2019, and its gross profit percentage increased to 33% for the thirteen weeks ending September 26, 2020 compared to 29% for the thirteen weeks ending September 28, 2019.

The Company had net income of $220,000, or $0.04 per share (basic and diluted), for the thirteen weeks ended September 26, 2020, compared to a net loss of $40,000, or $(0.01) per share (basic and diluted), for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2019.

Net sales for the thirty-nine week period ended September 26, 2020 were $9,621,000 compared to net sales of $9,766,000 for the thirty-nine week period ended September 28, 2019, a decrease of $145,000. The Company’s gross profit for the thirty-nine week period ending September 26, 2020 was $3,044,000 compared to $2,735,000 for the thirty-nine week period ending September 28, 2019. The Company’s gross profit percentage was 32% for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 26, 2020 compared to 28% for the thirty-nine week period ended September 28, 2019.

The Company had net income of $410,000, or $0.08 per share (basic and diluted), for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 26, 2020 compared to a net loss of $79,000, or $(0.02) per share (basic and diluted), for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 28, 2019.

As of September 26, 2020, the Company had approximately $1,399,000 in cash and cash equivalents and its working capital was approximately $4,511,000, compared with approximately $514,000 in cash and cash equivalents and working capital of $4,482,000 at December 28, 2019.

Small Business Administration Loan (SBA Loan) On May 4, 2020, the Company was granted a loan of $165,000 pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). A portion of the loan may be forgiven under provisions under the CARES Act based on payments for payroll, rent and utilities during the period subsequent to obtaining the loan.

Mr. David Mintz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company stated, “We have been fortunate to maintain our operations despite the continuing impact of COVID-19. During the most recent fiscal period we were able to increase our sales and to record net income of $220,000 compared to a net loss during the comparable period in 2019. We are indebted to our employees whose contributions have allowed us to achieve these improved results and meet customer demand,” concluded Mr. Mintz.

About Tofutti Brands Inc. Founded in 1981, Tofutti Brands Inc. develops and distributes a complete line of plant-based products. The Company sells more than 35 milk-free foods including cheese products, frozen desserts and prepared frozen dishes. Tofutti Brands Inc. is a proven innovator in the food industry and has developed a full line of delicious and healthy dairy-free foods. Available throughout the United States and in more than 15 countries, Tofutti Brands answers the call of millions of people who are allergic or intolerant to dairy or wish to maintain a kosher or vegan diet. Tofutti's product line includes plant-based ice cream pints, cones, Tofutti Cutie sandwiches and novelty bars. Tofutti also sells a prepared food entrée, Mintz's Blintzes, made with Tofutti's milk-free cheeses such as Better Than Cream Cheese and Sour Supreme. For more information, visit www.tofutti.com.

Forward-Looking Statements. Some of the statements in this press release concerning the Company’s future prospects are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and our operations, business conditions both domestic and international, competition, changes in product mix or distribution channels, resource constraints encountered in promoting and developing new products and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K.

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TOFUTTI BRANDS INC.
Condensed Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share figures)

		Thirteen weeks ended September 26, 2020				Thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2019				Thirty-nine weeks ended September 26, 2020				Thirty-nine weeks ended September 28, 2019
Net sales		$	3,152			$	3,122			$	9,621			$	9,766
Cost of sales			2,119				2,230				6,577				7,031
Gross profit			1,033				892				3,044				2,735
Operating expenses:			782				926				2,514				2,789
Income (loss) from operations			251				(34	)			530				(54	)
Interest expense			6				6				19				19
Income (loss) before income tax			245				(40	)			511				(73	)
Income tax expense			25				—				101				6
Net income (loss)
Basic		$	220			$	(40	)		$	410			$	(79	)
Diluted		$	225			$	(40	)		$	425			$	(79	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic			5,154				5,154				5,154				5,154
Diluted			5,436				5,154				5,436				5,154
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic		$	0.04			$	(0.01	)		$	0.08			$	(0.02	)
Diluted		$	0.04			$	(0.01	)		$	0.08			$	(0.02	)

TOFUTTI BRANDS INC.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share figures)

		September 26, 2020 (unaudited)				December 28, 2019
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,399			$	514
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts and sales promotions of $442 and $407, respectively			1,634				1,819
Inventories			2,036				1,929
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			75				120
Total current assets			5,144				4,382
Deferred tax assets			144				217
Fixed assets (net of accumulated depreciation of $13 and $5, respectively)			137				145
Operating lease right-of-use assets			177				252
Other assets			35				30
Total assets		$	5,637			$	5,026
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	336			$	167
Accrued expenses			326				375
Total current liabilities			662				542
Convertible note payable-long term-related party			500				500
SBA note payable-long term			165				—
Operating lease liabilities			72				156
Total liabilities			1,399				1,198
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock - par value $.01 per share; authorized 100,000 shares, none issued			—				—
Common stock - par value $.01 per share; authorized 15,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 5,153,706 shares at September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019			52				52
Additional paid-in capital			207				207
Retained earnings			3,979				3,569
Total stockholders’ equity			4,238				3,828
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	5,637			$	5,026