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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)
[x]           QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

[  ]           TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________________ to ____________________

Commission file number 0-53130

U-SWIRL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
43-2092180
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1175 American Pacific, Suite C, Henderson, Nevada 89074
(Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)

(702) 586-8700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Healthy Fast Food, Inc.
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  [x]Yes[  ]No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   [  ]Yes[  ]No (not required)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [  ]
Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ]
Smaller reporting company [x]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  [  ]Yes   [x] No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 4,813,836 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, as of August 10, 2011.

 
 

 
U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


   
Unaudited
       
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
 ASSETS
           
             
Current assets
           
Cash
  $ 447,693     $ 477,734  
Accounts receivable, net
    96,614       42,864  
Due from U-Create Enterprises
    4,873       3,639  
Inventory
    81,042       68,423  
Prepaid expenses
    53,657       74,355  
Total current assets
    683,879       667,015  
                 
Leasehold improvements, property and equipment, net
    1,856,507       2,003,117  
                 
Other assets
               
Deposits
    47,872       67,643  
Other asset
    49,322       52,373  
Total other assets
    97,194       120,016  
                 
Total assets
  $ 2,637,580     $ 2,790,148  
                 
                 
 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 154,491     $ 154,378  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities from
               
discontinued operations
    12,072       12,072  
Current portion of long-term debt
    5,885       5,502  
Total current liabilities
    172,448       171,952  
                 
Deferred rent
    281,344       318,166  
Deferred revenue
    374,000       277,500  
Long-term capital lease
    1,600       4,641  
                 
Total liabilities
    829,392       772,259  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 25,000,000 shares
         
authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares
         
authorized, 4,802,836 and 4,736,836 shares issued and
         
outstanding at 06/30/11 and 12/31/10, respectively
    4,803       4,737  
Additional paid-in capital
    7,751,048       7,717,574  
Accumulated deficit
    (5,947,663 )     (5,704,422 )
Total stockholders' equity
    1,808,188       2,017,889  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 2,637,580     $ 2,790,148  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


   
Unaudited
   
Unaudited
 
   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
Revenues
                       
Cafe sales, net of discounts
  $ 740,221     $ 838,222     $ 1,279,358     $ 1,388,921  
Franchise royalties and fees
    84,228       8,008       130,493       13,810  
Total revenues
    824,449       846,230       1,409,851       1,402,731  
                                 
Cafe operating costs
                               
Food, beverage and packaging costs
    226,647       248,266       394,544       415,839  
Labor and related expenses
    150,378       173,479       301,776       330,906  
Occupancy and related expenses
    124,097       108,893       230,609       202,905  
Marketing and advertising
    29,087       8,631       64,080       30,290  
General and administrative
    146,725       111,664       279,578       242,126  
Officer compensation
    118,176       138,527       228,345       292,884  
Investor relations fees
    -       15,000       -       30,000  
Pre-opening costs
    -       904       -       9,648  
Depreciation and amortization
    76,722       75,206       153,412       145,966  
Total costs and expenses
    871,832       880,570       1,652,344       1,700,564  
Loss from operations
    (47,383 )     (34,340 )     (242,493 )     (297,833 )
                                 
Interest expense
    (414 )     (591 )     (748 )     (1,090 )
Interest income
    -       -       -       34  
                                 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (47,797 )     (34,931 )     (243,241 )     (298,889 )
Provision for income taxes
    -       -       -       -  
Loss from continuing operations
    (47,797 )     (34,931 )     (243,241 )     (298,889 )
Discontinued operations:
                               
Expenses from operations of discontinued
                         
Fresh and Fast restaurant component
    -       (4,112 )     -       (2,822 )
Income tax benefit
    -       -       -       -  
Income from discontinued operations
    -       (4,112 )     -       (2,822 )
Net loss
  $ (47,797 )   $ (39,043 )   $ (243,241 )   $ (301,711 )
                                 
Earnings per share - basic
                               
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.05 )   $ (0.11 )
Income from discontinued operations
    -       (0.00 )     -       (0.00 )
Net loss per common share - basic and fully diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.05 )   $ (0.11 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding -
                         
basic and diluted
    4,776,069       2,841,347       4,761,219       2,810,283  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
Unaudited
 
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (243,241 )   $ (301,711 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash (used)
               
by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    153,412       145,966  
Share-based compensation
    23,540       99,650  
Stock-based compensation
    10,000       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (53,750 )     2,726  
Inventory
    (12,619 )     (8,181 )
Prepaid expenses
    20,698       (18,763 )
Current assets from discontinued operations
    -       8,426  
Other assets from discontinued operations
    -       42,675  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    113       (41,457 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities from
               
discontinued operations
    -       (40,536 )
Deferred rent
    (36,822 )     (20,312 )
Deferred revenue
    96,500       90,000  
Long-term liabilities from discontinued operations
    -       (35,620 )
Net cash (used) by operating activities
    (42,169 )     (77,137 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Due from U-Create Enterprises
    (1,234 )     1,481  
Deposits
    19,771       10,370  
Purchase of fixed assets
    (6,802 )     (224,393 )
Other asset
    3,051       3,051  
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
    14,786       (209,491 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Deferred offering costs
    -       (82,671 )
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
    -       500  
Payments on capital lease obligation
    (2,658 )     (2,323 )
Net cash (used) by financing activities
    (2,658 )     (84,494 )
                 
Net change in cash
    (30,041 )     (371,122 )
                 
Cash, beginning of period
    477,734       516,925  
                 
Cash, end of period
  $ 447,693     $ 145,803  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Interest paid
  $ 748     $ 1,090  
Taxes paid
  $ -     $ -  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)


1.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

U-Swirl, Inc., formerly Healthy Fast Food, Inc., (the “Company”) was incorporated in the state of Nevada on November 14, 2005.

U-Swirl Concept - In September 30, 2008, the Company acquired the worldwide rights to the U-Swirl Frozen YogurtSM concept through its wholly-owned subsidiary, U-Swirl International, Inc.  The U-Swirl concept allows guests a broad choice in frozen yogurt by providing 16 non-fat flavors, including tart, traditional and no sugar-added options and more than 40 toppings, including seasonal fresh fruit, sauces, candy and granola. Guests serve themselves and pay by the ounce instead of by the cup size.  As of June 30, 2011, U-Swirl International, Inc. owned and operated six U-Swirl Yogurt cafes, sold ten franchise area development agreements including the first franchise agreement under the area development agreement, sold three single unit franchise agreements without an area development agreement, and sold one license agreement that was converted to a franchise agreement.

Discontinued Operations - Fresh and Fast (formerly EVOS) Concept - For purposes of determining discontinued operations, the Company has determined that the “concept” level is a component of the entity within the context of FASB ASC 360, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. A component of an entity comprises of operations and cash flows that can be clearly distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the Company. The Company routinely evaluates its concept base and closes non-performing concepts. The Company evaluates the results of operations of the concept both quantitatively and qualitatively to determine if appropriate for reporting as discontinued operations.

The Company owned and operated two fast food restaurants located in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada under the “Fresh and Fast” Concept.  The restaurants were formerly operated under franchise rights and “EVOS” branding purchased from EVOS USA, Inc.  Effective March 1, 2009, the Company notified EVOS USA, Inc. of its intent to terminate the franchise and area development agreements.  Effective July 1, 2009, the Company ceased conducting business under the EVOS USA, Inc. franchise and area development agreements and converted the restaurants to the “Fresh and Fast” Concept.  Effective August 1, 2009, the Company determined to cease conducting business under the “Fresh and Fast” Concept altogether in order to focus on its U-Swirl Yogurt Concept, and has accordingly accounted for the “Fresh and Fast” Concept divestiture as “discontinued operations” (see Note 8 below).

2.           SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of Presentation - The accompanying unaudited financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and results of operations. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full year. The financial statements and related notes do not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for annual reports. This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in the Company’s annual statement on Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2011 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Subsequent Events - The Company has evaluated subsequent events through August 15, 2011, the date it filed its report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2011 with the SEC.


 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)


Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be a cash equivalent.  The Company’s cash in bank and short-term investments, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.  The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and, accordingly, the Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and short-term investments.

Concentration of Credit Risk for Cash Held at Banks - The Company maintains cash balances at several banks. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000.  No amounts were in excess of the federally insured program at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Inventories - Inventories consisting of food, beverages, and supplies are stated at the lower of cost (FIFO) or market, including provisions for spoilage commensurate with known or estimated exposures which are recorded as a charge to Cost of Sales during the period spoilage is incurred.  The Company has no minimum purchase commitments with its vendors.  As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, inventories consisted of the following: food and beverages $31,065 and $27,139, non-foods $49,977 and $41,284, respectively.  The Company did not incur significant charges to Cost of Sales for spoilage during the periods then ended.

Leasehold Improvements, Property and Equipment - Leasehold improvements, property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Expenditures for property acquisitions, development, construction, improvements and major renewals are capitalized.  The cost of repairs and maintenance is expensed as incurred.  Depreciation is provided principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are generally 5 to 10 years.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term, which generally includes reasonably assured option periods, or the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Upon sale or other disposition of a depreciable asset, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in “Gain or Loss from Operations”.

The estimated useful lives are:

Leasehold improvements and buildings
 
5-20 years
Furniture and fixtures
 
3-10 years
Equipment
 
3-7 years

U-Swirl cafés currently under development are accounted for as construction-in-process. Construction-in-process is recorded at acquisition cost, including leasehold improvements, equipment expenditures, professional fees and interest expenses capitalized during the course of construction for the purpose of financing the project. Upon completion and readiness for use of the project, the cost of construction-in-process is transferred to an appropriate asset. Construction in process is valued at the lower of cost or market. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we did not have any construction-in-process.

The Company periodically evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful lives of fixed assets or whether the remaining balance of fixed assets should be evaluated for possible impairment.  The Company uses an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the fixed assets in measuring their recoverability.

 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

 
Long-lived Assets - Long-lived assets are evaluated when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the use of these assets.  When any such impairment exists, the related assets will be written down to fair value.

Accounting Policy for Ownership Interests in Investees - The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary corporation, after elimination of all material intercompany accounts, transactions, and profits. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries representing ownership of at least 20% but less than 50% are accounted for under the equity method. Nonmarketable investments in which the Company has less than 20% ownership and in which it does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee are initially recorded at cost and periodically reviewed for impairment.

Deposits - As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, deposits consisted of security deposits for multiple locations and totaling $47,872 and $67,643, respectively.  All deposits are carried at the lower of fair value or cost.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - The Company has adopted FASB ASC 350, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”.  According to this statement, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer subject to amortization, but rather an annual assessment of impairment by applying a fair-value based test.  Fair value for intangible assets is based on discounted cash flows.  Under ASC 350, the carrying value of such assets is calculated at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows.

ASC 350 requires the Company to compare the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount on an annual basis to determine if there is potential impairment.  If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the fair value of the intangible asset within the reporting unit is less than its carrying value.

Rent - Rent expense for Company leases, which provide for escalating rents over the terms of the leases, is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease terms.  The lease terms began when the Company had the right to control the use of the property, which was before rent payments were actually due under the leases.  The difference between the rent expense and the actual amount payable under the terms of the leases is recorded as deferred rent in the financial statements pursuant to the FASB ASC 840 “Accounting for Rental Costs Incurred During the Construction Period”.  
 
On February 7, 2005, the Office of the Chief Accountant of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a letter to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants expressing its views regarding certain operating lease accounting issues and their application under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  Management has determined that the appropriate interpretation of FASB ASC 840-20-25, “Issues Relating to Accounting for Leases,” requires these allowances to be recorded as a leasehold improvement asset and deferred rent liability on the Balance Sheet and as both an investing activity (addition to property and equipment) and a component of operating activities on the Statements of Cash Flows.  For the periods ended June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company recorded deferred rent of $281,344 and $318,166, respectively, on its Balance Sheets to reflect the unamortized portion of tenant improvement allowances and deferred rent liabilities for the existing leases.  

Marketing and Advertising Expense - The Company recognizes marketing and advertising expense as incurred.  The Company recognized marketing and advertising expense of $64,080 and $30,290 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.


 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)


Fair Value of Financial Instruments - FASB ASC 825, “Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires the Company to disclose, when reasonably attainable, the fair market values of its assets and liabilities which are deemed to be financial instruments.  As of June 30, 2011 the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of such financial instruments.
 
Share-based Compensation - In December 2004, the FASB issued FASB ASC 718, “Share-Based Payment”, which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of Company stock options to Company employees, as well as other equity-based compensation arrangements, to be recognized in the financial statements based on the grant date fair value of the awards.  Compensation expense is generally recognized over the vesting period.  During six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense totaling $33,540 and $99,650, respectively.  See Notes 9 and 10 for further discussion.

Comprehensive Income (Loss) - The Company has no components of other comprehensive income.  Accordingly, net loss equals comprehensive loss for all periods.

Earnings (Loss) per Share - Basic earnings (loss) per share exclude any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities.  Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding common stock during the applicable period.  Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common stock equivalent shares outstanding during the period.  Common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is antidilutive. 

Concentration of Risk - The Company’s operations and future business model are dependent in a large part on U-Swirl International, Inc.’s ability to execute its company-owned store and franchising business model.  U-Swirl International, Inc.’s inability to meet its obligations as company-owned store operator and franchisor may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.

Geographic Concentration - As of June 30, 2011, all of the Company’s cafe sales are derived from its restaurants located in Southern Nevada, which may be impacted in the event of a decline in the local economy.
 
Revenue Recognition Policy - Revenue from U-Swirl café sales is recognized when food and beverage products are sold.  The Company reduces revenue by sales returns and sales discounts.

Revenue earned as a U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt franchisor will be derived from cafés in U-Swirl International, Inc.’s worldwide territory and will include initial franchise fees, continuing service fees, and royalties.  Continuing service fees and royalties will be recognized in the period in which they are earned.  FASB ASC 952-605-25 stipulates that initial franchise fee revenue from a franchise sale should be recognized when the franchiser has substantially performed or satisfied all material services or conditions relating to the sale.  Substantial performance has occurred when the franchisor has: (a) no remaining obligations or intent to refund any cash received or to forgive any unpaid notes or receivables; (b) performed substantially all of the initial services required by the franchise agreement (such as providing assistance in site selection, obtaining facilities, advertising, training, preparing operating manuals, bookkeeping, or quality control); and (c) met all other material conditions or obligations.  The Company defers revenue from the initial franchise fee until commencement of operations by the franchisee, at which time all services and obligations of the Company are substantially complete.
 
Costs and expenses are recognized during the period in which they are incurred.

New Accounting Pronouncements - There are no recent accounting pronouncements that are expected to have an effect on our interim unaudited financial statements.

 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

 
3.           GOING CONCERN

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern.  The Company incurred a net loss of $243,241 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, and has accumulated net losses totaling $5,947,663 since inception.

The Company has been developing company-owned stores, as well as a franchise network through the sale of franchises and establishment of area development agreements.  It has relied on fund raising and the sales of new franchises to augment the cash flow it receives from operating its company-owned stores.  The current economic conditions have resulted in lower-than-expected sales of new franchises, which have resulted in a significant decrease in its cash position.  
 
The Company’s ability to fund its operations will depend on the length of time of the current economic downturn, its future performance, and its ability to successfully implement its business and growth strategies.  In the event that it needs additional capital and is unable to obtain it, the Company could be left without sufficient liquidity.  The Company will continually monitor its operating and overhead expenses and reduce those expenses to match the revenue flow.  However, realization of a return on investment on company-owned stores, a significant portion of the assets in the accompanying balance sheet, is dependent on Company management’s ability to reach consistent and sustainable profitability.  The Company is also dependent on management’s ability to increase sales of new franchises and/or their ability to raise additional capital through a placement of its securities.

4.           LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Leasehold improvements, property and equipment consist of the following as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Café equipment
  $ 907,392     $ 907,392  
Signage
    112,395       106,650  
Furniture and fixtures
    128,144       128,144  
Computer equipment
    106,794       105,737  
Vehicles
    23,937       23,937  
Leasehold improvements
    1,168,673       1,168,673  
Construction in process
    -       -  
      2,447,335       2,440,533  
Less: accumulated depreciation
    (590,828 )     (437,416 )
Leasehold improvements, property
   and equipment, net
  $ 1,856,507     $ 2,003,117  
 
Depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 totaled $153,412 and $145,966, respectively.


 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)


5.           FRANCHISE FEE AND ROYALTY INCOME AND DEFERRED REVENUE

The Company recognized $41,993 and $13,810 in royalty income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Company recognized $88,500 and $-0- in franchise fee income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Company deferred franchise fee and area development agreement fee income of $374,000 and $277,500 as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  Per the terms of the agreements, the Company will recognize franchise fee revenue upon the opening of each restaurant within the respective territories.

6.           OCCUPANCY AND RELATED EXPENSES

Occupancy and related expenses consists of the following for six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Rent
  $ 158,618     $ 150,301  
Real estate taxes, insurance and CAM fees
    38,922       21,612  
Utilities
    33,069       30,992  
Occupancy and related expenses
  $ 230,609     $ 202,905  

7.
INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 totaled $-0- and $34, respectively.

Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 totaled $748 and $1,090, respectively.

8.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - FRESH AND FAST (FORMERLY EVOS) CONCEPT

During August 2009, the Company closed its two Fresh and Fast (formerly EVOS) restaurants.  As a result of the closures, activities of the Fresh and Fast concept have been accounted for as discontinued operations.  These results are presented as net amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, with prior periods restated to conform to the current presentation.  Selected operating results for these discontinued operations are presented in the following table for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

   
June 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2010
 
Expenses
  $ -     $ 2,822  
Net loss
  $ -     $ (2,822 )

Net assets and liabilities of the Fresh and Fast concept operations, which are presented as separately stated amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, were as follows:

   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Assets
  $ -     $ -  
Liabilities
    (12,072 )     (12,072 )
Net liabilities
  $ (12,072 )   $ (12,072 )
 

 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)


EVOS Severance Agreement - As of June 30, 2011, the Company was under continued negotiations to sever its franchisee relationship with EVOS USA, Inc.  A formal severance agreement has yet to be accepted by both parties.   The Company continues to record royalty fee payable as of June 30, 2011, until such time as both parties have accepted a formal agreement which officially terminates the franchise and area development agreements.

9.
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company granted 66,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to officers as share-based compensation.  The fair market value of the shares on the dates of grant totaled $23,540.

10.
STOCK OPTIONS

On April 20, 2011, the Company’s stockholders adopted the 2011 Stock Option Plan that permits the granting of options to purchase up to 750,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock.  575,000 options were outstanding and 36,916 options were exercisable under the plan as of June 30, 2011.

On April 26, 2011, the Company granted 50,000 stock options under the Company’s 2011 Stock Option Plan to directors as stock-based compensation. The stock options are exercisable for five years at $0.37 per share into the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock and vest ratably over a two year period.  The fair market value of the shares on the date of grant totaled $13,468.

On May 16, 2011, the Company granted 525,000 stock options under the Company’s 2011 Stock Option Plan to three officers as stock-based compensation. The stock options are exercisable for five years at $0.42 per share into the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock and vest ratably over a two year period.  The fair market value of the shares on the date of grant totaled $142,324.

               
Average
 
   
Number
   
Weighted
   
Remaining
 
   
Of
   
Average
   
Contractual
 
   
Shares
   
Exercise Price
   
Life in Years
 
                   
Balance, December 31, 2010
    -     $ -       -  
Options granted
    575,000       0.42       4.97  
Options expired
    -       -       -  
Options canceled
    -       -       -  
Options exercised
    -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2011
    575,000     $ 0.42       4.97  

The Company applied fair value accounting for all share based payment awards. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes assumptions used is as follows:

Exercise price
 
$0.37 to $0.42
Expected dividends
 
0%
Expected volatility
 
125.65%
Risk fee interest rate
 
1.09% to 0.93%
Expected life of option (simplified method)
 
3 years
Expected forfeitures
 
0%


 
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U-SWIRL, INC.
(FORMERLY HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)


 
11.           RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company paid $-0- and $10,000 in rent for office space and inventory storage for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, to a company which is wholly owned by the Company’s officers/shareholders.

The Company was owed $4,873 and $3,639 as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, from U-Create Enterprises, a company which is a U-Swirl franchisee and is owned and operated by the grandchildren of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  The corporate secretary/treasurer of U-Create Enterprises is also the Company’s corporate secretary.
 
12.           LEGAL PROCEDINGS
 
On June 21, 2010, Katherine Hemingway, our former Vice President of Marketing and Communications, filed a Notice of Charge of Discrimination against us with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), asserting that she was denied equal terms and conditions of employment and compensation. She is seeking monetary damages and stock in amounts yet to be determined. The case remains at the administrative level and the EEOC is continuing its investigation. We provided our initial Position Statement on August 30, 2010 and provided addition information on January 31, 2011 in response to a December 16, 2010 request. Management of the Company believes that the claims are without merit and intends to contest the claims vigorously. Ms. Hemingway is married to Gregory Janson, a former director and significant shareholder of our Company.

There are no other legal proceedings pending or, to the best of our knowledge, contemplated or threatened that are deemed material to our business or us.

13.           COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to proceedings, lawsuits and other claims.  Such matters can be subject to many uncertainties, and outcomes are not predictable with assurance.  The Company is not aware of the existence of any such matters at June 30, 2011, and has not provided for any such contingencies, accordingly.

 
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ITEM 2.         MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes included in this report.  This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Our actual results could differ significantly from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors.

History and Overview

U-Swirl, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada on November 14, 2005 to own and operate EVOS fast food franchises.

Shortly after signing a franchise agreement in December 2005 to operate an EVOS restaurant in Henderson, Nevada, we engaged in a private placement to raise the capital necessary to open the restaurant.  We sold 300,000 shares of common stock in the private placement, resulting in net proceeds of $544,878.  These proceeds, together with loans from related parties, were used to build out, open and operate the restaurant, which opened in October 2006.

In December 2006, we entered into an area representative agreement that gave us the exclusive right to develop EVOS restaurants in a 12-state territory.  To maintain our exclusivity in the territory, we were required to open a minimum number of restaurants within certain timeframes through 2016.  These restaurants could be opened by us or by franchise owners that we identified and solicited.  From December 2006 to June 2007, we engaged in a second private placement of 389,450 shares of common stock, resulting in net proceeds of $1,552,127.  These proceeds were used to repay related party loans, pay some of the expenses of our initial public offering, fund our efforts to solicit franchise owners for our territory, and open another restaurant.

In March 2008, we completed an initial public offering of 1,000,000 units, each unit consisting of one share of common stock, one Class A warrant and two Class B warrants, resulting in gross proceeds of $5,100,000 and net proceeds of $4,002,840.  The net proceeds of the offering were intended to be used to open company-owned EVOS restaurants in the Las Vegas metropolitan statistical area (the “Las Vegas MSA”) during the following 12 to 18 months, as well as for marketing expenses, franchise development and working capital.  We opened our second restaurant in the Las Vegas MSA in December 2008, and our EVOS sub-franchisee in California opened its first restaurant in November 2008.

After experiencing continued operating losses with our EVOS restaurants, we decided to diversify into another healthy fast food concept and acquired the worldwide rights to U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt (“U-Swirl”) on September 30, 2008.  We intend to build and operate cafés to be owned and operated by us (“company-owned”) and to franchise to others the right to own and operate U-Swirl cafés pursuant to either (a) a license agreement as a U-Swirl licensee, (b) a franchise and area development agreement as a U-Swirl franchisee, or (c) a joint venture agreement as a U-Swirl joint-venture partner.

We opened our first company-owned U-Swirl café in the Las Vegas MSA in March 2009, and we have since developed five more company-owned cafés in the Las Vegas MSA. In addition, the original U-Swirl café in Henderson, Nevada, continues to operate as a franchisee.

We issued a Franchise Disclosure Document (the “FDD”) in November 2008 and filed it in certain states which require filing. In July 2009, we entered into a franchise agreement for a café in Reno, Nevada, which opened in October 2009. Our franchisee in Reno opened a second location in October 2010, and a third location in June 2011. We recently entered into franchise agreements for a location in Marietta, Georgia, and a location in Waco, Texas, both of which are expected to open in 2011. In addition, we have signed area development agreements as follows:

 
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·     
Phoenix, Arizona for the development of a minimum of seven cafés by November 2011 (of which three have been opened in 2011), three more cafés by November 2012 and a total of 23 cafés by November 2019;
 
·     
Monmouth County, New Jersey for the development of a minimum of one café by February 2012, one more café by February 2013 and a total of three cafés by February 2014 (pursuant to the amended development schedule which is expected shortly);
 
·     
Las Vegas, Nevada for the development of a minimum of one café by April 2011, one more café by April 2012 and a total of four cafés by April 2013;
 
·     
Boise, Idaho for the development of a minimum of one café by June 2011 (which opened in November 2010) and a total of two cafés by June 2012 (the second café having opened in June 2011 and the third café having opened in July 2011);
 
·     
Tucson, Arizona for the development of a minimum of one café by October 2011 (which opened in July 2011), one more café by October 2012 and a total of five cafés by October 2015;
 
·     
Orlando, Florida for the development of a minimum of one café by December 2011 (which opened in July 2011), one café by December 2012 and a total of four cafés by December 2014;
 
·     
Northern California for the development of a minimum of one café by January 2012 (which opened in June 2011) and a total of five cafés by January 2014;
 
·     
New Mexico for the development of a minimum of one café by May 2012 and a total of ten cafés by May 2015;
 
·     
Colorado Springs, Colorado for the development of a minimum of one café by May 2012 and a total of three cafés by May 2014; and
 
·     
Montana for the development of a minimum of one café by June 2012 and a total of four cafés by June 2014.

In some cases, our area developers have encountered delays with lease negotiations, licensing and permitting issues, and construction schedules.  We have chosen to continue to work with the developers and, amend development schedules as necessary, rather than enforce the development schedules contained in their respective agreements, in an effort to promote and support our franchising efforts.

We were not successful with the EVOS concept and ceased operating those restaurants under the EVOS concept in July 2009.  After briefly operating under a concept known as “Fresh and Fast,” we closed the two restaurants in August 2009, and have reflected activities related to this concept as discontinued operations in our financial statements.  Prior periods have been restated to conform to the current presentation.

Results of Operations
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011.  For the three months ended June 30, 2011, our U-Swirl cafés generated $740,221 in sales, net of discounts, as compared to $838,222 for the three months ended June 30, 2010.  The decrease in sales revenue is attributed to the continued high unemployment rate in the Las Vegas area where all of the cafés are located, and increased competition from other frozen yogurt retailers.

Our 2011 café operating costs were $501,122, or 68% of net sales revenues, resulting in café operating profit of $239,099, as compared to $530,638, or 63% of net sales revenues in 2010, resulting in café operating profit of $307,584.  The increase in café operating costs as a percentage of net sales revenues was due primarily to higher rent and occupancy costs.

 
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We also generated $58,500 in franchise fee income and $25,728 in royalty income, for a total of $84,228 in franchise royalties and fees during the three months ended June 30, 2011.  During the three months ended June 30, 2010, we recognized only $8,008 in royalty income from one franchised café in Reno.  During the three months ended June 30, 2011, we had five franchised cafés in operation for the entire period and four franchised cafés in operation for a portion of the period.

Marketing and advertising expenses were $29,087 for the 2011 period as compared to $8,631 for the 2010 period, as we have hired a part-time marketing person to stimulate sales for our company-owned cafés.

For the three months ended June 30, 2011, general and administrative expense increased by $35,061 (31%) to $146,725.  The largest components of general and administrative expenses for the 2011 period were repairs and maintenance $9,874, insurance $12,895, accounting $15,000 and legal $31,977.

Officer compensation for the 2011 period decreased by $20,351 (15%) to $118,176, as the stock compensation portion of this expense decreased from $30,250 in 2010 to $19,467 in 2011 due to lower stock prices.

We incurred $15,000 of investor relations fees in the 2010 period compared to $-0- for the 2011 period, as we discontinued the services of a financial public relations firm in December 2010.

We did not have any pre-opening expenses in 2011, as our last company-owned café opened in February 2010.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased from $75,206 to $76,722, reflecting our increased base of leasehold improvements, property and equipment due to the opening of our corporate offices in the current location.

Our loss from continuing operations increased by $12,866 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, primarily as a result of the $21,781 decrease in total revenues.

As a result of the above, our net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $47,797, as compared to a loss of $39,043 for the comparable 2010 period.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011.  For the six months ended June 30, 2011, our U-Swirl cafés generated $1,279,358 in sales, net of discounts, as compared to $1,388,921 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The decrease in sales revenue is attributed to the continued high unemployment rate in the Las Vegas area where all of the cafés are located, and increased competition from other frozen yogurt retailers.

Our 2011 café operating costs were $926,929, or 72% of net sales revenues, resulting in café operating profit of $352,429, as compared to $949,650, or 68% of net sales revenues in 2010, resulting in café operating profit of $439,271.  The increase in café operating costs as a percentage of net sales revenues was due primarily to higher rent and occupancy costs.

We also generated $88,500 in franchise fee income and $41,993 in royalty income, for a total of $130,493 in franchise royalties and fees during the six months ended June 30, 2011.  During the six months ended June 30, 2010, we recognized only $13,810 in royalty income from one franchised café in Reno.  During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we had five franchised cafés in operation for the entire period and four franchised cafés in operation for a portion of the period.

Marketing and advertising expenses were $64,080 for the 2011 period as compared to $30,290 for the 2010 period, as we have hired a part-time marketing person to stimulate sales for our company-owned cafés.

 
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For the six months ended June 30, 2011, general and administrative expense increased by $37,452 (15%) to $279,578.  The largest components of general and administrative expenses for the 2011 period were repairs and maintenance $22,466, insurance $22,784, accounting $30,120 and legal $66,067.

Officer compensation for the 2011 period decreased by $64,539 (22%) to $228,345, as the stock compensation portion of this expense decreased from $72,650 in 2010 to $32,337 in 2011 due to lower stock prices.

We incurred $30,000 of investor relations fees in the 2010 period compared to $-0- for the 2011 period, as we discontinued the services of a financial public relations firm in December 2010.

We did not have any pre-opening expenses in 2011, as our last company-owned café opened in February 2010.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased from $145,966 to $153,412, reflecting our increased base of leasehold improvements, property and equipment due to the opening of our corporate offices in the current location.

Our loss from continuing operations decreased by $55,648 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, primarily as a result of the $48,220 decrease in total costs and expenses.

As a result of the above, our net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $243,241, as compared to a loss of $301,711 for the comparable 2010 period.

Liquidity and Financial Condition

As of June 30, 2011.  At June 30, 2011, we had working capital of $511,431 and cash of $447,693, as compared to working capital of $495,063 and cash of $477,734 at December 31, 2010.

We had a net loss of $243,241 during the first six months of 2011, and operating activities used cash of $42,169.  The principal adjustments to reconcile the net loss to net cash used by operating activities were depreciation and amortization of $153,412, share-based compensation of $23,540, and stock-based compensation of $10,000.  In comparison, operating activities used cash of $77,137 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, and the principal adjustments to reconcile the net loss to net cash used by operating activities were depreciation and amortization of $145,966 and share-based compensation of $99,650.

Investing activities provided cash of $14,786 in 2011.  Pre-payments for inventory items are recorded as deposits.  When the items are received, they are then recorded as inventory and the amounts of prepayment are credited against deposits.  For 2011, we had deposit credits of $19,771, offset by $6,802 used to purchase signage and equipment for our new corporate headquarters located in Henderson, Nevada.   Leasehold improvements, property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, was $1,856,507 at June 30, 2011, as compared to $2,003,117 at December 31, 2010.  In comparison, we used $209,491 of cash for investing activities in 2010, of which $224,393 was used to purchase fixed assets at the sixth company-owned café that opened in February 2010.

Cash used in financing activities was $2,658 in 2011, as compared to $84,494 in 2010.  We used $2,658 for payments on capital lease obligations in 2011, as compared to $2,323 in 2010, and deferred offering costs of $82,671 in 2010.

The Company had deferred franchise fee and area representative agreement fee income of $374,000 as of June 30, 2011.  Per the terms of the agreements, the Company will recognize franchise fee revenue upon the opening of each restaurant within the respective territories.

 
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Going Concern

In its report prepared in connection with our 2010 financial statements, our independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph stating that, because of our net loss of $243,241 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and accumulated losses of $5,947,663 since inception, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  Our continued existence will depend on the duration of the current economic downturn, our future performance, and our ability to successfully implement our business and growth strategies.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our obligations and commitments to make future payments for the periods specified as of June 30, 2011:

 
 
Payments Due by Period
 
 
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
   
Less Than
1 Year
   
1-3 Years
   
3-5 Years
   
More Than
5 Years
 
Capital lease obligations
  $ 7,484     $ 5,884     $ 1,600     $ --     $ --  
Operating lease obligations
    1,311,339       195,989       1,027,967       63,741       23,642  
Total
  $ 1,318,823     $ 201,873     $ 1,029,567     $ 63,741     $ 23,642  

Capital lease obligations are amounts owed under a lease agreement for our vehicle.  Operating lease obligations are amounts owed under leases for our existing six company-owned U-Swirl cafés and our corporate headquarters in Henderson, Nevada.

Plan of Operations

The amounts set forth in the Contractual Obligations table, together with approximately $95,000 per month to cover our fixed overhead expenses, are what we require to maintain our existing operations.  Although we have historically experienced losses from operations, including recently, based on our current projections which assume a continued increase in revenues, we believe that the operation of our six company-owned cafés will provide sufficient cash to maintain our existing operations indefinitely.

For the current fiscal year, we anticipate increased revenues from franchise royalties and fees, while holding our non-café operating expenses to fiscal 2010 levels.  To the extent that actual revenues fall short of our projections, we will decrease our fixed overhead expenses.  Any decreases, however, are likely to impair our ability to market and sell franchises, as the expense reductions are likely to occur in the area of public relations, marketing and advertising.  We hope that as the number of franchised cafés in operation increases, our business will have more visibility to prospective franchisees, thereby mitigating the effects of reducing our public relations, marketing and advertising expenses.  In contrast to 2009, 2010 was a year of franchise expansion opportunities, and we expect franchise expansion to continue into 2011.  Accordingly, we must carefully manage expansion opportunities and optimize existing café performance.  By doing this, we believe our cash position will improve and the trend of losses will dissipate.

The net proceeds from our secondary public offering were $410,704.  We had planned to use these proceeds to open one company-owned U-Swirl café in the southeastern area of the United States, thereby providing greater exposure for our U-Swirl brand.  However, since the completion of that offering, we have entered into a franchise agreement for a U-Swirl café in Marietta, Georgia, and an area development agreement for Orlando, Florida.  We believe that franchised cafés in these locations will provide adequate exposure in the southeastern United States.  Accordingly, we are now looking at other areas of the United States for a company-owned or joint venture-owned café or possibly expanding through acquisition.

 
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Inventories.  Inventories consisting of food, beverages and supplies are stated at the lower of cost (FIFO) or market, including provisions for spoilage commensurate with known or estimated exposures which are recorded as a charge to cost of sales during the period spoilage is incurred.  We have no minimum purchase commitments with our vendors.  As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, inventories consisted of the following:  food and beverages totalling $31,065 and $27,139, and non-foods totalling $49,977 and $41,284, respectively.  We did not incur any significant charges to cost of sales for spoilage during these periods.

Leasehold improvements, property and equipment.  Leasehold improvements, property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Expenditures for property acquisitions, development, construction, improvements and major renewals are capitalized.  The cost of repairs and maintenance is expensed as incurred.  Depreciation is provided principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are generally 5 to 10 years.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term, which generally includes reasonably assured option periods, or the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Upon sale or other disposition of a depreciable asset, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in “Gain or Loss from Operations.”

U-Swirl cafés currently under development are accounted for as construction-in-process.  Construction-in-process is recorded at acquisition cost, including leasehold improvements, equipment expenditures, professional fees and interest expenses capitalized during the course of construction for the purpose of financing the project.  Upon completion and readiness for use of the project, the cost of construction-in-process is transferred to an appropriate asset.  Construction-in-process is valued at the lower of cost or market.  As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we did not have any construction-in-process.

We periodically evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful life of fixed assets or whether the remaining balance of fixed assets should be evaluated for possible impairment.  We use an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the fixed assets in measuring their recoverability.

Deposits.  At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, deposits consisted of security deposits for multiple locations and prepayments of inventory items totalling $47,872 and $67,643, respectively.  All deposits are carried at the lower of fair value or cost.

Revenue recognition policy.  Revenue from U-Swirl café sales is recognized when food and beverage products are sold.  We reduce revenues by sales returns and sales discounts.

Revenue earned as a U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt franchisor will be derived from cafés in U-Swirl International, Inc.’s worldwide territory and will include initial franchise fees, continuing service fees and royalties.  Continuing service fees and royalties will be recognized in the period in which they are earned.  FASB ASC 952-605-25 stipulates that initial franchise fee revenue from a franchise sale should be recognized when the franchisor has substantially performed or satisfied all material services or conditions relating to the sale.  Substantial performance has occurred when the franchisor has: (a) no remaining obligations or intent to refund any cash received or to forgive any unpaid notes or receivables; (b) performed substantially all of the initial services required by the franchise agreement (such as providing assistance in site selection, obtaining facilities, advertising, training, preparing operating manuals, bookkeeping, or quality control); and (c) met all other material conditions or obligations.  We defer revenue from the initial franchise fee until commencement of operations by the franchisee, at which time all of our services and obligations are substantially complete.  We recorded U-Swirl franchise fee revenue of $88,500 and $-0- during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Costs and expenses are recognized during the period in which they are incurred.

 
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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not required for smaller reporting companies.


ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by SEC rules, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures at the end of the period covered by this report.  This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and interim principal financial officer.  Based on this evaluation, this officer has concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.  There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Disclosure controls and procedures are our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and interim principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.



 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings

On June 21, 2010, Katherine Hemingway, our former Vice President of Marketing and Communications, filed a Notice of Charge of Discrimination against us with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), asserting that she was denied equal terms and conditions of employment and compensation.  She is seeking monetary damages and stock in amounts yet to be determined.  The case remains at the administrative level and the EEOC is continuing its investigation.  We provided our initial Position Statement on August 30, 2010 and provided addition information on January 31, 2011 in response to a December 16, 2010 request.  Management of the Company believes that the claims are without merit and intends to contest the claims vigorously.  Ms. Hemingway is married to Gregory Janson, a former director and significant shareholder of our Company.

There are no other legal proceedings pending or, to the best of our knowledge, contemplated or threatened that are deemed material to our business or us.

Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, we issued 33,000 shares of common stock to three officers valued at $10,670.  We relied upon the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, as these persons were deemed to be sophisticated with respect to the investment in the securities due to their financial condition and involvement in our business and had access to the kind of information which registration would disclose.

On October 21, 2010, we completed a secondary offering for net proceeds of $410,704.  All of the expenses of the offering, totaling $279,296, were direct or indirect payments to persons other than officers, directors, affiliates or more than 10% shareholders.

Through June 30, 2011, $296,000 of the net proceeds had been used towards corporate overhead and operating loss of the cafés (working capital).

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)

None.

Item 5.          Other Information

None.

Item 6.
Exhibits

Regulation
S-K
Number
Exhibit
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (1)
3.2
Amended Bylaws (1)
3.3
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed April 22, 2011(2)
4.1
Form of common stock certificate (3)
4.2
Form of Class A warrant (included in Exhibit 4.5)
4.3
Form of Class B warrant (included in Exhibit 4.5)
 
 
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Regulation
S-K
Number
Exhibit
4.4
Form of unit certificate (4)
4.5
Form of 2008 Warrant Agreement between the Registrant and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (5)
4.6
Form of Class C warrant (included in Exhibit 4.7)
4.7
Form of 2010 Warrant Agreement between the Registrant and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (6)
4.8
Form of Representative’s Purchase Warrants (7)
10.1
2007 Stock Option Plan, as amended (1)
10.2
Asset Purchase Agreement with U-Swirl Yogurt, Inc. Dated September 19, 2008 (8)
10.3
Area Development Agreement for Phoenix Arizona Metropolitan Statistical Area (9)
10.4
Area Development Agreement for Monmouth County, New Jersey (10)
10.5
Area Development Agreement for Tucson, Arizona (11)
10.6
Form of Franchise Agreement (11)
10.7
Area Development Agreement for Boise, Idaho (10)
10.8
2011 Stock Option Plan (2)
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer
___________________
(1)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s registration statement on Form S-1, file number 333-145360, filed August 13, 2007.
(2)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, file number 0-53130, filed April 26, 2011.
(3)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s amended registration statement on Form S-1, file number 333-145360, filed March 11, 2008.
(4)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s amended registration statement on Form S-1, file number 333-145360, filed March 25, 2008.
(5)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s amended registration statement on Form S-1, file number 333-145360, filed February 8, 2008.
(6)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s amended registration statement on Form S-1, file number 333-164096, filed August 18, 2010.
(7)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s amended registration statement on Form S-1, file number 333-164096, filed October 20, 2010.
(8)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, file number 0-53130, filed September 22, 2008.
(9)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K, file number 0-53130, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, filed March 31, 2010.
(10)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s amended registration statement on Form S-1, file number 333-164096, filed June 25, 2010.
(11)  
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registrant’s amended registration statement on Form S-1, file number 333-164096, filed May 26, 2010.




 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
  U-SWIRL, INC.  
       
August 15, 2011
By:
/s/ Ulderico Conte  
    Ulderico Conte, Chief Executive Officer  
    and Interim Chief Financial Officer  
       

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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