Amergent Hospitality Group, Inc. — Cyborg Score 3/10

Challenged
Fast-casual restaurants and quick-service dining

Strategic Profile

As of July 2023, the company's shares were moved to the Expert Market tier after not meeting reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act, where securities may only be quoted on an unsolicited basis. The company focuses on expanding through brand acquisitions and franchise operations across burger, pizza, and casual dining concepts.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Amergent operates a diverse restaurant portfolio but faces significant regulatory and liquidity challenges. The company failed to meet SEC reporting obligations, leading to delisting from OTC Markets in July 2023, signaling governance and operational execution risks. Limited data availability and illiquid trading status constrain growth prospects.

Top Insights

  • Following the acquisition of Boudreaux's, Amergent operated 40+ restaurants across its portfolio brands (as of mid-2023), demonstrating growth through acquisitions, though recent portfolio updates are limited.
  • In February 2025, Amergent acquired PizzaRev, paying $100,000 cash plus a $1 million convertible note, marking the company's entry into the pizza segment with three company-owned locations and nine franchised units.
  • In July 2023, Amergent's shares were removed from quotation after filing its 10-K untimely and leaving a quarterly 10-Q delinquent, indicating operational and financial reporting execution gaps that persist.

Named Competitors

  • Five Guys — Fast-casual burger chain
  • Shake Shack — Premium quick-service burger concept
  • Wendy's — Quick-service burger and sandwich chain
  • Wahlburgers — Fast-casual burger restaurant chain with premium positioning
  • In-N-Out Burger — Regional fast-food burger chain known for fresh burgers
  • Culver's — Fast-casual burger chain featuring ButterBurgers and frozen custard

Recent Developments

  • (February 2025) Acquired PizzaRev, expanding brand portfolio into pizza segment
  • (July 2023) Shares moved to OTC Expert Market following SEC reporting deficiencies
  • (Mid-2023) Completed Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen acquisition, reaching 40+ company locations

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