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Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies BDL leadership and institutional positioning as: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION.

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Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. (BDL) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$66.46 +10.82% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $67.91

Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. (BDL) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 8% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $111.5M

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As of 2026-11-03, Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: BDL) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $66.46 (+10.82% 1D, market cap $111.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BDL ranks #99 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), BDL carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.4x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 8.2%. By comparison, NDLS (Noodles & Company (Class A)) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $91.6M) and RRGB (Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.7%, cap $172.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RICK leads on earnings multiple (20.0x) while BDL leads on capital efficiency (8.2% ROIC).

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Per BDL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27, CIK 0000012040), Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. generated $205.2M in revenue (+9.6% YoY), $5.0M in net income, and $4.7M in free cash flow against $142.1M in total assets and $18.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $67.92 (+2.19%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 2.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 73/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.8% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BDL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.3%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (73/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY BDL SCORES 73/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.44 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±10.3% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 4.3% operating margin leave 7 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C+$49.27-2.3% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$48.15+5.8% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B$50.92+30.5% Next Q

Current

Grade B$66.46+7.1% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 73/100 (B) score, BDL faces multiple-compression risk if 21.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

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Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($47.70) or 200D SMA ($38.90) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($70.95) toward Bear Floor ($54.50).

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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BDL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +106.98%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT

2026-11-03O $57.89H $66.46L $57.89C $66.46VOL 80.6K

RES: $56.63SUP: $44.37SMA50: $47.70SMA200: $38.90

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

15.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #99 of 1011 ⚔️ NDLS vs BDL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (BDL vs. NDLS, RRGB, MB, RICK)

Industry: Restaurants (51 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. (BDL) ranks #99 by composite RQD confidence (73/100, grade B) and #744 by equity capitalization ($111.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, RICK leads on earnings valuation at 20.0x trailing P/E, while BDL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.2% ROIC and — gross margin. BDL currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 73/100 (B).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
BDL ACTIVE Flanigan's Enterprises Inc.	B	73/100	21.4x	—	8.2%	+10.82%	$111.5M	Benchmark Subject
NDLS Noodles & Company (Class A)	D-	36/100	—	—	-35.0%	-2.93%	$91.6M	/ndls-vs-bdl →
RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.	D+	57/100	—	—	5.7%	+0.33%	$172.2M	/rrgb-vs-bdl →
MB MasterBeef Group	D	49/100	—	—	—	-2.03%	$67.6M	/mb-vs-bdl →
RICK RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc.	D+	54/100	20.0x	—	5.6%	+2.72%	$216.5M	/rick-vs-bdl →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-27 • CIK 0000012040

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27), Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. (BDL) reported GAAP revenue of $205.2M (+9.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $187.2M , and +17.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $5.0M, operating cash flow of $10.5M, and free cash flow of $4.7M (+46.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, BDL closed FY2025 with $142.1M in total assets against $18.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.44, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-09-27	$205.2M	$5.0M	$10.5M	$4.7M	$142.1M	$18.7M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-09-28	$187.2M	$3.4M	$6.6M	$3.2M	$146.9M	$20.2M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-09-30	$174.4M	$4.0M	$8.5M	$8.5M	—	—

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Is BDL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BDL?

Where is BDL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BDL last traded at $66.46 (+10.82% on volume of 78,211 shares), positioning the stock +39.33% above its 50-day simple moving average ($47.70) and +70.85% above its 200-day simple moving average ($38.90). Across its 52-week range of $27.55 to $60.97, BDL sits at the 100.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 74.1 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.3% ($59.61 to $73.31).

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BDL — Flanigan's Enterprises Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-09-27

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. (BDL) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 73/100, corresponding to a B letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $66.46 (+10.82% 1D, market capitalization $111.5M).

Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.2%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 4.3%, and free cash flow yield of 4.35%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (14/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (15/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.44, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.28x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. (BDL) is a NYSE-listed operating company in the Restaurants industry (Consumer Discretionary sector) with an equity market capitalization of $111.5M. The business operates with a gross margin of 0%, an operating margin of 4.3%, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.2% (free cash flow yield of 4.35%). Within the Restaurants peer group, investor evaluation centers on operating leverage, unit margin durability, and capital allocation efficiency across market cycles.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-27), Flanigan's Enterprises Inc. (BDL) reported $205.2M in annual revenue (up from $187.2M in FY2024, +9.6% YoY) and $5.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($174.4M revenue, $4.0M net income) through FY2025, BDL scaled operating cash flow to $10.5M and free cash flow to $4.7M, backed by $142.1M in total assets against $18.7M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (B • RQD 73/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $27.55 – $60.97 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 21.4x trailing P/E and 9.2x EV/EBITDA against 4.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks cannot be assessed from the source data.

Key Question #1: Can BDL sustain or expand its 4.3% operating margin and 8.2% ROIC against Restaurants peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $205.2M and free cash flow of $4.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $18.7M in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is BDL's 19.9x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar scores 16/20 on an Altman Z of 3.44, a Piotroski F of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.28, indicating strong

Here is why I am bullish on BDL here at $59.97: The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar scores 16/20 on an Altman Z of 3.44, a Piotroski F of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.28, indicating strong financial soundness.. Compare BDL's 4.3% operating margin and 8.2% ROIC against the rest of Restaurants. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $56.97 are getting bought.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — BDL's 16/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

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Spot @ $59.97

Valuation is stretched near the top of its 52-week range, with a P/E (TTM) of 21.4 and EV/EBITDA of 9.2, against an ROIC of only 8.2% a

I respect the product at Flanigan's Enterprises Inc., but the stock at $59.97 is a different story. Valuation is stretched near the top of its 52-week range, with a P/E (TTM) of 21.4 and EV/EBITDA of 9.2, against an ROIC of only 8.2% and an FCF yield of 4.35%.. FCF yield is 4.35% and RQD sits at 73/100 (B) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?