Biggest changeAs a result, our products are largely exported to one of our facilities in the United States, which makes our operations vulnerable to disruptions in trade that could adversely affect our business results. 14 Index Our international operations, including our reliance on manufacturers and suppliers located in Thailand, our worldwide sales team, and our sales to customers located outside the United States, expose us to disruptions in trade and other associated risks such as: • the imposition of additional duties, tariffs including those imposed by the new U.S. presidential administration), quotas, taxes, trade barriers, capital flow restrictions and other charges on imports and exports by the United States or the governments of the countries in which we or our manufacturers and suppliers operate; • delays in the delivery of cargo due to port security considerations, labor disputes such as dock strikes, and our reliance on a limited number of shipping and air carriers, which may experience capacity issues that adversely affect our ability to ship inventory in a timely manner or for an acceptable cost; • fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies, which could restrict sales, or increase costs of purchasing, in foreign countries; • economic or political instability in any of the countries in which we or our manufacturers or suppliers operate, which could result in a reduction in demand for our products or impair our foreign assets; • a reduced ability or inability to sell in or purchase from certain markets as a result of export or import restrictions; • potentially limited intellectual property protection in certain countries, such as China, may limit recourse against infringing products or cause us to refrain from selling in certain geographic territories; • difficulties staffing and managing foreign operations; and • economic uncertainties and adverse economic conditions (including inflation and recession).
Biggest changeFor a discussion of risks related to our Thailand-based manufacturer, including tariffs and other trade actions, see the risk factor above captioned “ We are currently dependent upon a manufacturer located in Thailand for the manufacturing and assembly of substantially all of our printers and terminals, and any further or future disruption in the businesses or operations of this manufacturer or changes to our relationship with this manufacturer/increased costs of products from this manufacturer, including as a result of political, social or economic instability, war, trade restrictions or tariffs, severe weather, changes in climate, additional public health crises and other events out of our control, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations .” 13 Index Our international operations, including our reliance on manufacturers and suppliers located in Thailand, our worldwide sales team, and our sales to customers located outside the United States, expose us to disruptions in trade and other associated risks such as: • the imposition of additional duties, tariffs, quotas, taxes, trade barriers, capital flow restrictions and other charges on imports and exports by the United States or the governments of the countries in which we or our manufacturers and suppliers operate; • delays in the delivery of cargo due to port security considerations, labor disputes such as dock strikes, and our reliance on a limited number of shipping and air carriers, which may experience capacity issues that adversely affect our ability to ship inventory in a timely manner or for an acceptable cost; • fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies, which could restrict sales, or increase costs of purchasing, in foreign countries; • economic or political instability in any of the countries in which we or our manufacturers or suppliers operate, which could result in a reduction in demand for our products or impair our foreign assets; • a reduced ability or inability to sell in or purchase from certain markets as a result of export or import restrictions; • potentially limited intellectual property protection in certain countries, such as China, may limit recourse against infringing products or cause us to refrain from selling in certain geographic territories; • difficulties staffing and managing foreign operations; and • economic uncertainties and adverse economic conditions (including inflation and recession).
DeMartino, the Company’s President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, or the loss of certain groups of key employees, such as our or sales, operations and engineering teams, could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Our ability to recruit, retain, and develop qualified personnel is critical to our success and growth.
DeMartino, the Company’s President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, or the loss of certain groups of key employees, such as our sales, operations and engineering teams, could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Our ability to recruit, retain, and develop qualified personnel is critical to our success and growth.
In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect our proprietary rights as fully as do the laws of the United States. There can be no assurance that our means of protecting our proprietary rights in the United States or abroad will be adequate or that competing companies will not independently develop similar technologies.
In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect our proprietary rights as fully as the laws of the United States. There can be no assurance that our means of protecting our proprietary rights in the United States or abroad will be adequate or that competing companies will not independently develop similar technologies.
The trading market for our common stock relies in part on the research and reports that industry or financial analysts may publish about us, our business, our markets and our competitors. We currently have limited analyst coverage, and many investment banks no longer find it profitable to provide securities research on micro-cap and small-cap companies.
The trading market for our common stock relies in part on the research and reports that industry or financial analysts may publish about us, our business, our markets and our competitors. We currently have limited analyst coverage, and no independent analyst coverage, and many investment banks no longer find it profitable to provide securities research on micro-cap and small-cap companies.
Future operating results used in the assumptions underlying such as sales or profit forecasts, may not materialize, and the Company may be required to record a significant charge to earnings in the financial statements for the period in which any impairment is determined, resulting in a decrease in our earnings or an increase in our losses in such period and an unfavorable impact on our results of operations.
Future operating results used in the assumptions underlying goodwill, such as sales or profit forecasts, may not materialize, and the Company may be required to record a significant charge to earnings in the financial statements for the period in which any impairment is determined, resulting in a decrease in our earnings or an increase in our losses in such period and an unfavorable impact on our results of operations.
If this war continues to persist or escalates, this may further disrupt global supply chains and could result in shortages of key materials or components that our suppliers require to satisfy our needs. Any increases in the cost, or shortages, of raw materials, components or energy may continue to create supply issues that could constrain manufacturing levels for our products.
If this war continues to persist or escalates, it may further disrupt global supply chains and could result in shortages of key materials or components that our suppliers require to satisfy our needs. Any increases in the cost, or shortages, of raw materials, components or energy may continue to create supply issues that could constrain manufacturing levels for our products.
The technologies underlying artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the use of such technologies, are subject to a variety of laws and regulations, including intellectual property, data privacy and cybersecurity, consumer protection and competition laws, and are expected to be subject to increased regulation and new laws or new applications of existing laws and regulations, which may vary by jurisdiction.
Technology underlying artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the use of such technologies, are subject to a variety of laws and regulations, including intellectual property, data privacy and cybersecurity, consumer protection and competition laws, and are expected to be subject to increased regulation and new laws or new applications of existing laws and regulations, which may vary by jurisdiction.
Any downturn in the economy in general, including the impact of the Russia–Ukraine war and the Middle East war, or in the food service or casino and gaming industries in particular could result in reduced demand for our products and could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Any downturn in the economy in general, including the impact of the Russia–Ukraine war and the conflicts in the Middle East, or in the food service or casino and gaming industries in particular could result in reduced demand for our products and could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
As a smaller reporting company, we take advantage of specified scaled disclosure and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. We intend to continue to take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosure requirements of smaller reporting companies and may continue to do so until we are no longer a smaller reporting company.
As a smaller reporting company, we take advantage of specified scaled disclosures and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. We intend to continue to take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosure requirements of smaller reporting companies and may continue to do so until we are no longer a smaller reporting company.
Further, there can be no assurance that any cost increases attributable to future supply chain disruptions can be fully offset by price increases, or that we will continue to be able to fulfill orders on time, and continued or prolonged impacts on our supply chain may result in lost sales, reduced gross margins or damage to our end-customer relationships, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial results. 15 Index Catastrophic events, political unrest or a downturn in economic conditions may disrupt our business.
Further, there can be no assurance that any cost increases attributable to future supply chain disruptions can be fully offset by price increases, or that we will continue to be able to fulfill orders on time, and continued or prolonged impacts on our supply chain may result in lost sales, reduced gross margins or damage to our end-customer relationships, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial results. 14 Index Catastrophic events, political unrest or a downturn in economic conditions may disrupt our business.
Any one of these events could cause our business to be materially harmed and our results of operations to be adversely impacted, and there can be no assurance that the insurance that we maintain to address certain aspects of cybersecurity risks will be sufficient to cover all losses or all types of claims that may arise. 10 Index These risks may be exacerbated by global political unrest.
Any one of these events could cause our business to be materially harmed and our results of operations to be adversely impacted, and there can be no assurance that the insurance that we maintain to address certain aspects of cybersecurity risks will be sufficient to cover all losses or all types of claims that may arise. 12 Index These risks may be exacerbated by global political unrest.
Acquisitions, dispositions and other strategic alternatives involve a number of risks, including: (i) the potential disruption of our ongoing business; (ii) the distraction of management away from the ongoing oversight of our existing business activities; (iii) if we determined to pursue a disposition strategy, we may not be able to identify, pursue and close a transaction that provides adequate value to the Company and its stockholders; (iv) the potential departure of key personnel during the negotiation or pendency of a transaction; (v) the loss or reduction of control over certain of our assets; (vi) the anticipated benefits and cost savings of those transactions not being realized fully, or at all, or taking longer to realize than anticipated; (vii) an increase in the scope and complexity of our operations or the management of our business subsequent to a transaction; (viii) incurring additional indebtedness or the potential sale of additional shares of our common stock in public or private offerings to finance acquisitions or transactions, which may be dilutive to existing stockholders or cause the price of our common stock to decline; and (ix) the depletion of cash to pay for an acquisition.
Such transactions involve a number of risks, including: (i) the potential disruption of our ongoing business; (ii) the distraction of management away from the ongoing oversight of our existing business activities; (iii) if we determined to pursue a disposition strategy, we may not be able to identify, pursue and close a transaction that provides adequate value to the Company and its stockholders; (iv) the potential departure of key personnel during the negotiation or pendency of a transaction; (v) the loss or reduction of control over certain of our assets; (vi) the anticipated benefits and cost savings of those transactions not being realized fully, or at all, or taking longer to realize than anticipated; (vii) an increase in the scope and complexity of our operations or the management of our business subsequent to a transaction; (viii) incurring additional indebtedness or the potential sale of additional shares of our common stock in public or private offerings to finance acquisitions or transactions, which may be dilutive to existing stockholders or cause the price of our common stock to decline; and (ix) the depletion of cash to pay for an acquisition.
To remain competitive, we believe we must continue to provide: • technologically advanced products that satisfy user demands; • superior customer service; • high levels of quality and reliability; and • dependable and efficient distribution networks. We cannot ensure we will be able to compete successfully against current or future competitors.
To remain competitive, we believe we must continue to provide: • technologically advanced products that satisfy user demands; • superior customer service; • high levels of quality and reliability; and • dependable and efficient distribution networks. 11 Index We cannot ensure we will be able to compete successfully against current or future competitors.
Geopolitical events, social unrest, war or the threat of war, including repercussions of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the war in the Middle East, conflict between China and Taiwan, terrorism, political instability, acts of public violence, boycotts, labor discord or disruptions, hostilities, pandemics or other public health crises, natural disasters or other catastrophic events may cause damage or disruption to our operations or the operations of our customers, international commerce, and the global economy, and thus could harm our business.
Geopolitical events, social unrest, war or the threat of war, including repercussions of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the conflicts in the Middle East, tensions between China and Taiwan, terrorism, political instability, acts of public violence, boycotts, labor discord or disruptions, hostilities, pandemics or other public health crises, natural disasters or other catastrophic events may cause damage or disruption to our operations or the operations of our customers, international commerce, and the global economy, and thus could harm our business.
If the contract manufacturer is unable to manufacture our products or continue operating its facilities, as occurred in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, or if cost increases (as a result of tariffs or otherwise) make continued reliance on the contract manufacturer impractical, we will have limited means for the final assembly of a majority of our products until we are able to secure the manufacturing capability at another facility or develop an alternative manufacturing facility, which could be costly and time consuming and have a material adverse effect on our operating and financial results.
If the contract manufacturer is unable to manufacture our products or continue operating its facilities, as occurred in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, or if cost increases (as a result of tariffs or otherwise) make continued reliance on the contract manufacturer impractical, we will have limited means for the final assembly of a majority of our products until we are able to secure the manufacturing capability at another facility, develop an alternative manufacturing facility or qualify and begin sourcing from an alternative contract manufacturer, which could be costly and time consuming and have a material adverse effect on our operating and financial results.
We use recurring revenue and ARPU as performance indicators in connection with our food service technology market, and we include consumable label sales, in addition to subscription software, extended warranty and service contracts, in our calculation of these metrics. Consumable labels are not sold on a subscription basis or subject to any minimum purchase requirements.
We use recurring revenue and ARPU as performance indicators in connection with our FST market, and we include consumable label sales, in addition to subscription software, extended warranty and service contracts, in our calculation of these metrics. Consumable labels are not sold on a subscription basis or subject to any minimum purchase requirements.
If we are unable to successfully address these risks and challenges as we encounter them, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected. 6 Index Our operating results and financial condition may fluctuate.
If we are unable to successfully address these risks and challenges as we encounter them, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected. Our operating results and financial condition may fluctuate.
We rely on a third-party service provider to host our food service technology software. Third parties also provide services to key aspects of our operations, including Internet connections and networking, data storage and processing, trust and safety and security infrastructure. We do not control the operation, physical security, or data security of any of these third-party providers.
We rely on a third-party service provider to host our FST software. Third parties also provide services to key aspects of our operations, including Internet connections and networking, data storage and processing, trust and safety and security infrastructure. We do not control the operation, physical security, or data security of any of these third-party providers.
As a result, we have paid, and if future disruptions occur we may have to pay in the future, increased shipping charges to expedite our receipt of components and inventory and the delivery of finished products to our customers.
As a result, we have paid, and if disruptions recur we may have to pay in the future, increased shipping charges to expedite our receipt of components and inventory and the delivery of finished products to our customers.
In addition, the food service technology industry continues to experience technological developments and innovations (such as the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning), and if we are unable to provide enhancements, new features and integrations for our existing platform (due to a lack of investment or otherwise), or if we are unable to efficiently adapt our infrastructure to meet the needs of our product innovations in a timely manner, our business could be negatively impacted.
In addition, the FST industry continues to experience technological developments and innovations (such as the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning), and if we are unable to provide enhancements, new features and integrations for our existing platform (due to a lack of investment or otherwise), or if we are unable to efficiently adapt our infrastructure to meet the needs of our product innovations in a timely manner, our business could be negatively impacted.
If we fail to offer high quality support, our business and reputation could suffer. Our customers rely on us and our third-party service providers for support of our software and services included in our food service technology subscription packages. High-quality support is important for the renewal and expansion of our agreements with existing customers.
If we fail to offer high quality support, our business and reputation could suffer. Our customers rely on us and our third-party service providers for support of our software and services included in our FST subscription packages. High-quality support is important for the renewal and expansion of our agreements with existing customers.
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the average daily trading volume for our common stock as reported by the Nasdaq Global Market was approximately 22,000 shares. We are uncertain whether a more active trading market in our common stock will develop.
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the average daily trading volume for our common stock as reported by the Nasdaq Global Market was approximately 31,000 shares. We are uncertain whether a more active trading market in our common stock will develop.
These efforts may be more costly than we expect and may not result in increased revenue or growth in our food service technology business. Any failure to increase our revenue sufficiently to keep pace with our investments and other expenses could prevent us from maintaining or increasing profitability or positive cash flow on a consistent basis.
These efforts may be more costly than we expect and may not result in increased revenue or growth in our FST business. Any failure to increase our revenue sufficiently to keep pace with our investments and other expenses could prevent us from maintaining or increasing profitability or positive cash flow on a consistent basis.
On March 3, 2020, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) governing a credit facility (the “Siena Credit Facility”) with Siena Lending Group LLC (the “Lendor”). The Loan Agreement contains a number of significant covenants that could adversely affect our ability to operate our business, our liquidity, and our results of operations.
On March 3, 2020, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (as amended, the “Loan Agreement”) governing a credit facility (the “Siena Credit Facility”) with Siena Lending Group LLC (the “Lender”). The Loan Agreement contains a number of significant covenants that could adversely affect our ability to operate our business, our liquidity, and our results of operations.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully implement a growth strategy, or that we can successfully manage expanded operations, if they occur. If we expand, we may from time-to-time experience constraints that will adversely affect our ability to satisfy customer demand in a timely fashion.
If we determine to pursue growth through acquisitions, there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully implement a growth strategy, or that we can successfully manage expanded operations, if they occur. If we expand, we may from time-to-time experience constraints that will adversely affect our ability to satisfy customer demand in a timely fashion.
As a result, there can be no assurance that our food service technology customers will renew any or all of their individually purchased application subscriptions. If our customers do not renew their subscriptions or renew on less favorable terms, our business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
As a result, there can be no assurance that our FST customers will renew any or all of their individually purchased application subscriptions. If our customers do not renew their subscriptions or renew on less favorable terms, our business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
Risks Relating to Global Political and Economic Conditions We purchase component parts and consumable products from third-party and sole-source suppliers, and any interference with this supply chain may impact our ability to manufacture and sell our products. We rely on third-party or sole-source suppliers to provide certain key components for our products.
Risks Related to Global Political and Economic Conditions We purchase component parts and labels from third-party and sole-source suppliers, and any interference with this supply chain may impact our ability to manufacture and sell our products. We rely on third-party or sole-source suppliers to provide certain key components for our products.
Because we rely in part on revenue from subscription contracts and recognize revenue from subscription contracts over the term of the relevant subscription period, downturns or upturns in sales are not immediately reflected in full in our results of operations. Subscription services revenue accounts for a growing portion of our food service technology revenue.
Because we rely in part on revenue from subscription contracts and recognize revenue from subscription contracts over the term of the relevant subscription period, downturns or upturns in sales are not immediately reflected in full in our results of operations. Subscription services revenue accounts for a growing portion of our FST revenue.
We currently intend to retain any future earnings to finance our operations and the expansion of our food service technology business, and we do not anticipate declaring or paying any dividends to holders of our common stock in the foreseeable future. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors.
We currently intend to retain any future earnings to finance our operations and the expansion of our FST business, and we do not anticipate declaring or paying any dividends to holders of our common stock in the foreseeable future. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors.
The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly in response to variations in quarterly operating results and other factors, such as: • prevailing domestic and international market and economic conditions, and conditions in the industries we serve, including current market volatility, inflation and rising interest rates; • adverse business conditions faced by customers, or bankruptcies or store closures of our customers resulting from adverse economic conditions due to inflation or otherwise; • changes in our business, operations or prospects; • developments in our relationships with our customers or strategic partners; • announcements of new products or services by us or by our competitors; • announcement or completion of acquisitions by us or by our competitors; • changes in existing, or adoption of additional, government regulations; • developments or announcements with respect to our strategic review process and the pace of progress with respect to that process, and • unfavorable or reduced analyst coverage.
The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly in response to variations in quarterly operating results and other factors, such as: • prevailing domestic and international market and economic conditions, and conditions in the industries we serve, including current market volatility, inflation and pressures resulting from tariffs and other trade actions; • adverse business conditions faced by customers, or bankruptcies or store closures of our customers resulting from adverse economic conditions; • changes in our business, operations or prospects; • developments in our relationships with our customers or strategic partners; • announcements of new products or services by us or by our competitors; • announcement or completion of acquisitions by us or by our competitors; • changes in existing, or adoption of additional, government regulations; • developments or announcements with respect to our strategic review process and the pace of progress with respect to that process, and • unfavorable or reduced analyst coverage.
Fluctuations in our operating results and financial condition may occur due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those identified below and throughout this “Risk Factors” section: • delays between our expenditures to develop and market new or enhanced products and consumables and the generation of sales from those products; • the geographic distribution of our sales and our supply chain; • market acceptance of our products, both domestically and internationally; • development of new competitive products by others; • increased levels of competition, including due to the return to market of our largest casino and gaming competitor; • our responses to price competition; • our level of research and development activities; • changes in the amount that we spend to develop, acquire or license new products, consumables, technologies or businesses; • changes in the amount we spend to promote our products and services; • changes in the cost of satisfying our warranty obligations and servicing our installed base of products; • availability of third party components at reasonable prices or at all; • general economic and industry conditions, including inflation and changes in interest rates affecting returns on cash balances, investments and debt, that affect customer demand; • changes in customer demand due to supply chain constraints; • the dependence of our supply chain on a few, foreign third party manufacturers and suppliers and the impact on our supply chain of product or component shortages and cost increases due to events beyond our control, including tariffs and other trade policies, inflation and political or social instability such as the ongoing Russia/Ukraine war , the war in the Middle East, and the conflict between China and Taiwan and possible expansion of such conflicts; • severe weather events, public health crises, military actions, the cost of insurance and other external events out of our control that can disrupt our operations or the operations of our customers’ or suppliers’ facilities; and • changes in accounting rules and regulations.
Fluctuations in our operating results and financial condition may occur due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those identified below and throughout this “Risk Factors” section: • delays between our expenditures to develop and market new or enhanced products and consumables and the generation of sales from those products; • the geographic distribution of our sales and our supply chain; • market acceptance of our products, both domestically and internationally; • development of new competitive products by others; • increased levels of competition, including due to increased levels of competition in the POS automation market; • our responses to price competition; • our level of research and development activities; • changes in the amount that we spend to develop, acquire or license new products, consumables, technologies or businesses, including costs associated with the recent acquisition of a licensed copy of the BOHA! source code; • changes in the amount we spend to promote our products and services; • changes in the cost of satisfying our warranty obligations and servicing our installed base of products; • availability of third-party components at reasonable prices or at all; • general economic and industry conditions, including inflation and changes in interest rates affecting returns on cash balances, investments and debt, that affect customer demand; • changes in customer demand due to supply chain constraints; • the dependence of our supply chain on a few, foreign third party manufacturers and suppliers and the impact on our supply chain of product or component shortages and cost increases due to events beyond our control, including tariffs and other trade policies, inflation and political or social instability such as the ongoing Russia/Ukraine war, conflicts in the Middle East, and tensions between China and Taiwan and possible expansion of such war, conflicts or tensions; • severe weather events, public health crises, military actions, the cost of insurance and other external events out of our control that can disrupt our operations or the operations of our customers’ or suppliers’ facilities; and • changes in accounting rules and regulations.
Cost increases and component shortages may be exacerbated by events beyond our control, such as changing economic conditions, inflation, currency and commodity price fluctuations, tariffs (including those imposed by the new U.S. presidential administration) trade wars, resource availability, transportation costs, weather conditions and natural disasters, political unrest and instability, war (such as the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East) and other factors impacting supply and demand pressures.
Cost increases and component shortages may be exacerbated by events beyond our control, such as changing economic conditions, inflation, currency and commodity price fluctuations, tariffs (including those imposed by the U.S. government) and other related trade actions, trade wars, resource availability, transportation costs, weather conditions and natural disasters, political unrest and instability, war (such as the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East) and other factors impacting supply and demand pressures.
Risks Related to Product Development Our revenue and profitability depend on our ability to continue to develop or license, on a timely basis, new products and technologies which are free from hardware or software anomalies and cannot be fraudulently manipulated, and customer acceptance of such products.
Our revenue and profitability depend on our ability to continue to develop or license, on a timely basis, new products and technologies which are free from hardware or software anomalies and cannot be fraudulently manipulated, and customer acceptance of such products.
These risks and challenges include, but are not limited to, our ability to: • accurately forecast our revenue and plan our operating expenses; • increase the number of customers (and retain existing customers and their guests) using our platform; • successfully compete with current and future competitors; • successfully expand our market presence in existing markets and enter new markets and geographies; • maintain and enhance the value of our reputation and brand; • develop and maintain strategic relationships with other market participants that provide complementary products; • adapt to rapidly evolving trends in the ways our customers interact with technology, including through the use of emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies; • timely respond to customer needs with technology developments that enable our products to evolve to meet the changing demands of the marketplace; • avoid interruptions or disruptions in our service; and • manage the risk of loss relating to food safety issues if there is a failure of our offerings designed to help in part to assure perishable goods are safely preserved; Risks Related to Our Customers We are dependent on sales to one large customer; the loss of this customer or reduction in orders from this customer could materially affect our sales.
These risks and challenges include, but are not limited to, our ability to: • accurately forecast our revenue and plan our operating expenses; • increase the number of customers (and retain existing customers and their guests) using our platform; • successfully compete with current and future competitors; • successfully expand our market presence in existing markets and enter new markets and geographies; • maintain and enhance the value of our reputation and brand; • develop and maintain strategic relationships with other market participants that provide complementary products; • adapt to rapidly evolving trends in the ways our customers interact with technology, including through the use of emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies; • timely respond to customer needs with technology developments that enable our products to evolve to meet the changing demands of the marketplace; • avoid interruptions or disruptions in our service; and • manage the risk of loss relating to food safety issues if there is a failure of our offerings designed to help in part to assure perishable goods are safely preserved.
If we underestimate our requirements, or if we are unable to obtain components on time due to supply shortages, as occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global supply chain disruptions, we may have inadequate manufacturing capacity or inventory, which could interrupt manufacturing of our products and interfere with our ability to timely deliver products to our customers and adversely impact our sales.
If we underestimate our requirements, or if we are unable to obtain components on time due to supply shortages, as occurred during the global supply chain disruptions in 2022 and 2023, we may have inadequate manufacturing capacity or inventory, which could interrupt manufacturing of our products and interfere with our ability to timely deliver products to our customers and adversely impact our sales.
For example, the continuing war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as the financial and trade-related restrictions associated with Russia and Belarus and economic sanctions on certain individuals and entities in Russia and Belarus, have impacted international trade relations, and resulted in sustained increases in the cost of materials and components.
For example, the continuing war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as the financial and trade-related restrictions associated with Russia and Belarus and economic sanctions on certain individuals and entities in Russia and Belarus, have impacted international trade relations and have contributed to sustained increases in the cost of materials, components, energy, freight and insurance.
We are currently dependent upon a manufacturer located in Thailand for the manufacturing and assembly of substantially all of our printers and terminals, and any further or future disruption in the businesses or operations of this manufacturer, political, social or economic instability, war, trade restrictions or tariffs, severe weather, changes in climate, additional public health crises and other events out of our control could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We are currently dependent upon a manufacturer located in Thailand for the manufacturing and assembly of substantially all of our printers and terminals, and any further or future disruption in the businesses or operations of this manufacturer or changes to our relationship with this manufacturer/increased costs of products from this manufacturer, including as a result of political, social or economic instability, war, trade restrictions or tariffs, severe weather, changes in climate, additional public health crises and other events out of our control, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a result, we are dependent on them for the manufacturing of our products, and any disruption in such manufacturing or the export of products from this manufacturer to the U.S. may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a result, we are dependent on this manufacturer for the manufacturing of our products, and any disruption in such manufacturing or the export of products from this manufacturer to the United States, or the cost of such manufacturing and export, may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The choice of forum provision in the By-Laws will not preclude or contract the scope of exclusive federal or concurrent jurisdiction for actions brought under the federal securities laws including the Exchange Act or the Securities Act or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
The choice of forum provision in the By-Laws will not preclude or contract the scope of exclusive federal or concurrent jurisdiction for actions brought under the federal securities laws including the Exchange Act or the Securities Act or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments. Not applicable.
Significant judgment is required to determine and estimate our tax liabilities. Our future annual and quarterly tax rates could be affected by numerous factors, including changes in the (1) applicable tax laws; (2) composition of earnings in countries with differing tax rates; or (3) recoverability of our deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Our future annual and quarterly tax rates could be affected by numerous factors, including changes in the (1) applicable tax laws; (2) composition of earnings in countries with differing tax rates; or (3) recoverability of our deferred tax assets and liabilities.
If we are unable to obtain sufficient quantity of these components on commercially reasonable terms or in a timely manner, or if we are unable to obtain alternative sources for the components, sales of our products could be delayed or halted entirely or we may have to redesign our products, as we did with certain products in the recent past, to help meet market demand.
If we are unable to obtain sufficient quantity of these components on commercially reasonable terms or in a timely manner, or if we are unable to obtain alternative sources for the components, sales of our products could be delayed or halted entirely or we may have to redesign our products to help meet market demand, as we did with certain products during the supply chain disruptions experienced in 2022 and 2023.
In the event that such risks or uncertainties materialize, our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
If such risks or uncertainties materialize, our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Casino and gaming sales to Light & Wonder represent a material percentage of our net sales. A reduction, delay or cancellation in orders from this customer, including reductions or delays due to market, economic, or competitive conditions in the industries in which we serve, could have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations.
A reduction, delay or cancellation in orders from this customer, including reductions or delays due to market, economic, or competitive conditions in the industries in which we serve, could have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations.
Any decline in our customer renewals could harm our food service technology business, results of operations and financial condition.
Any decline in our customer renewals could harm our FST business, results of operations and financial condition.
Risks affecting the businesses and operations of our manufacturer in Thailand include: political and regional strife; war; labor shortages; severe weather and natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, and floods, whether as a result of climate change or otherwise; lengthy power outages; increased pricing, financial instability and capacity constraints of shippers; government imposition of tariffs which may impact the cost or availability of products or components that we purchase; and concerns with or threats of public health crises, contagious diseases or health epidemics.
Risks affecting the businesses and operations of our manufacturer in Thailand and the cost to us of the products sourced from this manufacturer include: political and regional strife; war; labor shortages; severe weather and natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, and floods, whether as a result of climate change or otherwise; lengthy power outages; increased pricing, financial instability and capacity constraints of shippers; and concerns with or threats of public health crises, contagious diseases or health epidemics.
In addition, based on the complex relationships among China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States, there is risk that political, diplomatic, and national security influences might lead to trade, technology, or capital disputes, or disruptions that may affect our business or suppliers in Asia.
In addition, based on the complex relationships among China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States, and broader geopolitical developments, there is risk that political, diplomatic, and national security influences could lead to trade, technology, export-controls, sanctions or capital-markets restrictions, or other disruptions that may affect our business or suppliers in Asia.
Risks Related to Regulations, Taxation, Governance and the Environment We recorded a full valuation allowance on the value of our net deferred tax assets in the United States, and we expect to maintain that full valuation allowance on such assets until we are able to demonstrate a consistent pattern of profitability.
Failure to manage growth effectively could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. 15 Index Risks Related to Regulations, Taxation, Governance and the Environment We recorded a full valuation allowance on the value of our net deferred tax assets in the United States, and we expect to maintain that full valuation allowance on such assets until we are able to demonstrate a consistent pattern of profitability.
We cannot assure you that such waivers, amendments or alternative financing could be obtained, or if obtained, would be on terms acceptable to us, or that we would be able to reduce expenditures enough to offset any decrease in the borrowing base, or that we could make such reductions without a material negative impact on our business. 17 Index General Risk Factors General economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.
We cannot assure you that such waivers, amendments or alternative financing could be obtained, or if obtained, would be on terms acceptable to us, or that we would be able to reduce expenditures enough to offset any decrease in the borrowing base, or that we could make such reductions without a material negative impact on our business.
We will cease to be a smaller reporting company if we have (i) equal to or greater than $250 million in market value of our shares held by non-affiliates as of the last business day of our second fiscal quarter, (ii) equal to or greater than $100 million in annual revenue for the most recent fiscal year or (iii) less than $100 million in annual revenue for the most recent fiscal year and the market value of our shares held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our second fiscal quarter.
We will continue to be a smaller reporting company for so long as (i) the market value of our shares held by non-affiliates as of the last business day of our second fiscal quarter is less than $250 million or (ii) our annual revenue is less than $100 million for our most recent fiscal year and the market value of our shares held by non-affiliates does not exceed $700 million as of the last business day of our second fiscal quarter.
If the software provider were to terminate operations or otherwise be unavailable to provide maintenance, hosting and development services to us and our customers, the availability or usage of our software products could be disrupted and our customers could be adversely affected.
If the software provider or cloud services provider were to terminate operations or otherwise be unavailable to provide hosting services, including during the transition from one hosting provider to another, the availability or usage of our software products could be disrupted and our customers could be adversely affected.
Also, it is difficult for us to rapidly increase our subscription revenue through additional sales in any period, as revenue from new and renewal subscription contracts must be recognized ratably over the applicable subscription period.
Also, it is difficult for us to rapidly increase our subscription revenue through additional sales in any period, as revenue from new and renewal subscription contracts must be recognized ratably over the applicable subscription period. Furthermore, any increases in the average term of subscription contracts would result in revenue for those subscription contracts being recognized over longer periods of time.
Alternatively, if we overestimate our requirements, we could have excess inventory of parts and finished products. Some of the actions we have taken to meet customer demand in the face of recent supply chain disruptions have raised our costs and decreased margins on our products, and any such actions that we take in the future could have a similar effect.
Some of the actions we took to meet customer demand in the face of the supply chain disruptions in 2022 and 2023 raised our costs and decreased margins on our products, and any such actions that we take in the future could have a similar effect.
Uncertainty or negative trends in U.S. or international economic and investment climates, including the impact of developments in U.S.-China trade relations, as well as economic impacts from the Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East war, and any continued inflation attributable in part to supply chain disruptions or any other economic factors, could adversely affect our business.
Uncertainty or negative trends in U.S. or international economic and investment climates, including the impact of developments in U.S.-China trade relations, tariffs and other trade actions, as well as economic impacts from the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East, and inflation or other cost pressures (including with respect to labor, materials, freight and energy) or any other economic factors, could adversely affect our business.
If we overestimate our inventory needs due to the uncertainty surrounding future economic conditions, we may have inventory that is considered slow-moving and thus excluded from the borrowing base calculation, and any reduction in production in response to decreased demand would also result in a lower inventory value and thus a lower borrowing base.
If we overestimate our inventory needs due to the uncertainty surrounding future economic conditions, we may have inventory that is considered slow-moving and thus excluded from the borrowing base calculation, and any reduction in production in response to decreased demand would also result in a lower inventory value and thus a lower borrowing base. 16 Index Any of these events could require us to seek waivers or amendments of covenants or alternative sources of financing or to reduce expenditures.
We have expended, and expect to continue to expend, financial and other resources on developing our food service technology business, including expanding our offerings, developing or acquiring new products and services and increasing our sales and marketing efforts.
We have expended, and expect to continue to expend, financial and other resources on developing our FST business, including acquiring a licensed copy of the BOHA! source code, expanding our offerings, developing or acquiring new products and services and increasing our sales and marketing efforts.
Because our manufacturer is located in Asia, there is no guarantee that our intellectual property rights will be protected or enforced to the same extent as under U.S. federal and state laws. Consequently, we may not be able to prevent third parties from developing or selling products made using our technologies.
Because our manufacturer is located in Asia, there is no guarantee that our intellectual property rights will be protected or enforced to the same extent as under U.S. federal and state laws.
The occurrence of any of the above events could result in reputational damage, legal or regulatory proceedings, loss of customers or other adverse consequences, any of which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Risks Related to Competition, Sales and Marketing We compete in highly competitive markets, which are likely to become more competitive.
The occurrence of any of the above events could result in reputational damage, legal or regulatory proceedings, loss of customers or other adverse consequences, any of which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Our Amended and Restated By-Laws designate certain Delaware courts as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or stockholders.
If some investors find our shares of common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our shares of common stock and the market price of such shares of common stock may be more volatile. 18 Index Our Amended and Restated By-Laws designate certain Delaware courts as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or stockholders.
If we do not comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations we could be subject to costs and liabilities and our business may be adversely impacted. 19 Index We take advantage of specified scaled disclosure requirements applicable to a “smaller reporting company” under Regulation S-K, and the information that we provide to stockholders may therefore be different than they might receive from other public companies.
We take advantage of specified scaled disclosure requirements applicable to a “smaller reporting company” under Regulation S-K, and the information that we provide to stockholders may therefore be different than they might receive from other public companies.
While we generated $4.7 million of net income in 2023, we incurred a net loss of $5.9 million, $4.0 million and $5.6 million in 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability in the future.
In 2025 and 2024, we incurred net losses of $1.2 and $9.9 million, respectively. While we generated $4.7 million of net income in 2023, we incurred net losses in each fiscal year from 2020 to 2022. We may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability in the future.
If we or our third party service providers do not help our customers quickly resolve issues and provide effective ongoing support, our ability to sell new food service technology products to existing and new customers could suffer and our reputation and relationships with existing or potential customers could be harmed. 9 Index We experience elements of seasonal fluctuations in the food service technology and POS markets which could cause our stock price to fluctuate.
If we or our third-party service providers do not help our customers quickly resolve issues and provide effective ongoing support, our ability to sell new FST products to existing and new customers could suffer and our reputation and relationships with existing or potential customers could be harmed.
We collect, store, and transmit sensitive information including intellectual property, proprietary business information and personal information of employees and, to a lesser extent, customers in connection with business operations. Further, our BOHA! Applications are hosted within cloud platforms that are managed by third parties.
We collect, store, and transmit sensitive information including intellectual property, proprietary business information and personal information of employees and, to a lesser extent, customers in connection with business operations.
Consequently, a decline in new or renewed subscription contracts in any one quarter will not be fully reflected in revenue in that quarter but will negatively affect our revenue in future quarters. Accordingly, the effect of significant downturns in new or renewal sales of our subscriptions is not reflected in full in our results of operations in a given period.
Consequently, a decline in new or renewed subscription contracts in any one quarter will not be fully reflected in revenue in that quarter but will negatively affect our revenue in future quarters.
The price of shares of our common stock could, for example, decline precipitously in the event a large number of shares of our common stock are sold on the market without commensurate demand, while an issuer with a more robust daily trading volume for its common stock might better absorb those sales without an adverse impact on its share price.
The price of shares of our common stock could, for example, decline precipitously in the event a large number of shares of our common stock are sold on the market without commensurate demand, while an issuer with a more robust daily trading volume for its common stock might better absorb those sales without an adverse impact on its share price. 17 Index If we raise additional capital in the future, existing stockholder ownership interest in the Company could be diluted or otherwise adversely impacted, and future sales of our common stock or other financing arrangements may cause our stock price to decline.
As a result, relatively small trades may have a significant impact on the market price of our common stock, which could increase the volatility and depress the price of our common stock. 18 Index Our common stock is thinly traded, and investors may be unable to sell their shares at their desired prices, or at all, and sales of large blocks of shares may adversely affect the price of our common stock.
Our common stock is thinly traded, and investors may be unable to sell their shares at their desired prices, or at all, and sales of large blocks of shares may adversely affect the price of our common stock.
Furthermore, any increases in the average term of subscription contracts would result in revenue for those subscription contracts being recognized over longer periods of time. 8 Index Our calculation of recurring revenue and average revenue per unit (“ARPU”) may differ from how other SaaS-based companies calculate such metrics; our definitions include sales of our consumable labels, which generally fluctuate from period to period.
Our calculation of recurring revenue and average revenue per unit (“ARPU”) may differ from how other SaaS-based companies calculate such metrics; our definitions include sales of our consumable labels, which generally fluctuate from period to period.
As a result, our use and definitions of recurring revenue and ARPU may not be comparable with, and may be subject to, increased fluctuation relative to those of other SaaS-based companies that do not include non-subscription components such as label sales in their definitions of recurring revenue or ARPU.
As a result, our use and definitions of recurring revenue and ARPU may not be comparable with, and may be subject to, increased fluctuation relative to those of other SaaS-based companies that do not include non-subscription components such as label sales in their definitions of recurring revenue or ARPU. 10 Index Overestimates or underestimates in our manufacturing forecasts could cause us to hold insufficient or excess inventory or result in delays in the manufacturing and delivery of our products, which could interfere with our ability to retain orders or provide services to our customers.
If our systems fail or are breached or disrupted by future attacks, we could lose product sales, and suffer reputational damage and loss of customer confidence. Such incidents could require notification to affected individuals and may result in legal claims or proceedings and liability under federal and state laws that protect the privacy and security of personal information.
Such incidents could require notification to affected individuals and may result in legal claims or proceedings and liability under federal and state laws that protect the privacy and security of personal information.
Competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technology and changes in customer requirements. We face significant competition in developing and selling our printers, terminals, software, consumables and services. Our principal competitors have substantial marketing, financial, development and personnel resources.
Risks Related to Competition, Sales and Marketing We compete in highly competitive markets, which are likely to become more competitive. Competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technology and changes in customer requirements. We face significant competition in developing and selling our printers, terminals, software, labels and services.
This resulted in a significant slowdown in customer order and shipment rates in 2024 as customers struggled to sell their on-hand inventory that has continued into 2025 with respect to one significant international casino and gaming customer that has not yet resumed ordering.
This resulted in a significant slowdown in customer order and shipment rates in 2024 as customers struggled to sell their on-hand inventory and continued into the first two months of 2025.
Due to all of the foregoing factors, and the other risks discussed in this Form 10-K, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results may not be an indicator of future performance.
Due to all of the foregoing factors, and the other risks discussed in this Form 10-K, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results may not be an indicator of future performance. 7 Index Risks Related to Product Development We may not realize the expected benefits of our acquisition of a perpetual license to the BOHA! source code within the anticipated time frame or at all.
A strategic transaction may result in a significant change in the nature of our business, operations and strategy, and we may encounter unforeseen obstacles or costs in implementing a strategic transaction. Risks Related to Our Operations Our food service technology business depends substantially on our customers renewing their subscriptions with the Company.
A strategic transaction may result in a significant change in the nature of our business, operations and strategy, and we may encounter unforeseen obstacles or costs in implementing a strategic transaction or integrating any acquired business into our operations.
We assume no obligation (and specifically disclaim any such obligation) to update these Risk Factors or any other forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or other factors affecting such forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
We assume no obligation (and specifically disclaim any such obligation) to update these Risk Factors or any other forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or other factors affecting such forward-looking statements, except as required by law. 6 Index Risks Related to our Financial Condition and Future Operating Results We have a history of net losses, we anticipate making further investments in product development and we may not be able to achieve, maintain or increase profitability in future periods.
This is still an emerging market that is continually evolving as technology develops to automate back-of-house tasks that were historically performed manually. This evolving nature of the food service technology market may make it difficult to evaluate our future prospects in this market and the risks and challenges we may encounter.
Our FST market operates in an emerging and evolving industry, which makes it difficult to evaluate the future prospects of this market. We launched our BOHA! line of products in 2019 and have grown our FST offerings significantly since then. This is a continually evolving market as technology develops to automate back-of-house tasks that were historically performed manually.
More recently, both the United States and the European Union have considered imposing sanctions directly on Chinese companies believed to be assisting Russia. Any increase in geopolitical tensions or expansion of sanctions either in Russia or Belarus or against Chinese companies may have a significant negative impact on our business or on the regional or global economy.
Any increase in geopolitical tensions or expansion of sanctions either in Russia or Belarus or against China- or Hong-Kong-based entities may have a significant negative impact on our business or on the regional or global economy.
Our food service technology business is highly dependent on the behavior patterns of our customers and their guests. Restaurants typically reduce purchases of equipment in the fourth calendar quarter due to the increased volume of transactions during the holiday period, which may negatively impact sales of our food service technology products or POS printers during that period.
Restaurants typically reduce purchases of equipment in the fourth calendar quarter due to the increased volume of transactions during the holiday period, which may negatively impact sales of our FST products or POS printers during that period. As a result, seasonality may cause fluctuations in our financial results, and other trends that develop may similarly impact our results of operations.
Any of these developments or any future changes in federal, state, or international tax laws or tax rulings could adversely affect our effective tax rate and our results of operations. 16 Index Risks Related to our Indebtedness The agreement governing our credit facility contains restrictions and limitations that could significantly affect our ability to operate our business, as well as significantly affect our liquidity.
Risks Related to our Indebtedness The agreement governing our credit facility contains restrictions and limitations that could significantly affect our ability to operate our business, as well as significantly affect our liquidity.
In any such case, we may need to seek comparable software and services from other third parties or develop it internally, which could require significant time and expense. There can be no assurance that such software or services would be available from other sources, or that if available, they would be of comparable quality and cost.
In any case, if the Company is unable to use the Code, we may need to seek comparable software from third parties or develop it internally, which could require significant time and expense.
We rely on distributors and resellers to sell our products and services. We use a variety of distribution channels, including OEMs and distributors, to market and sell our products and services. We may be adversely impacted by any conflicts that could arise between and among our various sales channels.
We may be adversely impacted by any conflicts that could arise between and among our various sales channels.
Any such bug, vulnerability, or failure, especially in connection with a significant technical implementation or change, could result in lost business, harm to our brand or reputation, consumer complaints, and other adverse consequences, any of which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Any such bug, vulnerability, or failure, especially in connection with a significant technical implementation or change, could result in lost business, harm to our brand or reputation, consumer complaints, and other adverse consequences, any of which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition. 8 Index Risks Related to Our Partners and Suppliers Until the in-housing of the BOHA! source code is complete, we continue to rely on third party service providers to host our FST software and deliver certain services, and any interruptions or delays in services from these third parties could impair the delivery of our products and services, and our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.