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Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE)
NASDAQ:RAVE
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Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE) Price & Analysis

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RAVE Stock Chart & Stats

$3.13
-$0.03(-0.96%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$3.13
-$0.03(-0.96%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage / Conservative Balance SheetDebt-to-equity near 0.02 and steadily building equity materially reduce financial risk and interest burden. This durable capital structure gives management flexibility to support franchisees, fund unit-level investments, or weather downturns without forcing dilutive financing or asset sales.
Strong Cash Generation And Free Cash FlowConsistent operating cash flow well above net income and free cash flow near earnings indicate high earnings quality and internal funding capacity. Over months this supports reinvestment in stores, franchising initiatives, and provides a buffer for operational variability without dependence on external capital.
Robust Margins And Strong ROEMargins in the low-20% and high-teens/20% ROE signal efficient unit economics and effective capital deployment. These structural profitability characteristics can sustain franchise royalties and corporate profitability, enabling long-term cash returns and scalability if execution stabilizes.
Bears Say
Unit Attrition / Weakening Segment PerformancePersistent unit shrinkage and a weakening branded segment reduce the royalty base and recurring revenue potential. Over 2–6 months this undermines growth visibility and franchising leverage, making top-line expansion and margin scalability harder absent a clear turnaround in unit count trends.
Volatile Historical Earnings With Apparent One-offsMaterial year-to-year margin swings and an identifiable 2022 spike complicate trend assessment and forecasting. This reduces confidence in run-rate profit assumptions for planning, potentially inflating expectations for sustainable cash flows and making capital allocation decisions riskier.
Limited Operating Scale (very Small Employee Base)An employee base of 24 indicates a very small corporate scale, implying limited direct operating bandwidth and potential dependency on franchise partners. Over months this constrains system-wide initiatives, slows rollout of improvements, and increases execution risk versus larger franchisors with deeper centralized resources.

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RAVE FAQ

What was Rave Restaurant Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rave Restaurant Group lowest stock price was $2.25 and its highest was $3.75 in the past 12 months.
    What is Rave Restaurant Group’s market cap?
    Rave Restaurant Group’s market cap is $43.35M.
      When is Rave Restaurant Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Rave Restaurant Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 26 days.
        How were Rave Restaurant Group’s earnings last quarter?
        Rave Restaurant Group released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.056 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Rave Restaurant Group overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Rave Restaurant Group’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Rave Restaurant Group pay dividends?
            Rave Restaurant Group does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Rave Restaurant Group’s EPS estimate?
            Rave Restaurant Group’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Rave Restaurant Group have?
            Rave Restaurant Group has 14,211,566 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Rave Restaurant Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Rave Restaurant Group reported an EPS of $0.056 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.989%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rave Restaurant Group?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RAVE
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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                  Company Description

                  Rave Restaurant Group

                  RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages a diverse portfolio of pizza restaurant concepts. It primarily operates and licenses locations under the Pizza Inn brand, which encompasses buffet, delivery/carry-out (delco), and express formats, catering to customers both domestically and in international markets. The company's operations are divided into three core segments: Pizza Inn Franchising, Pie Five Franchising, and Company-Owned Restaurants. Pizza Inn's buffet-style restaurants are typically situated in standalone buildings or retail strip malls. These establishments offer a full spectrum of dining options, including dine-in, carryout, catering, and delivery services. In contrast, its delco (delivery/carry-out) locations specifically focus on take-out and delivery, often found within shopping centers or other inline retail developments. The Express restaurants cater to customers in non-traditional venues, such as convenience stores, food courts, college campuses, airport terminals, travel plazas, and athletic facilities. Beyond Pizza Inn, RAVE also manages and franchises fast-casual dining establishments operating under the Pie Five Pizza Company or simply Pie Five brands. As of June 27, 2021, the company's network included 33 franchised Pie Five outlets, 156 franchised Pizza Inn locations, and 11 licensed Pizza Inn Express (PIE) kiosks. Initially established in 1958 as Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc., the entity adopted its current name, Rave Restaurant Group, Inc., in January 2015. Its corporate headquarters are located in The Colony, Texas.

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