Noble Roman's Files Late 10-K Notification

Company cites unreasonable effort and expense in delaying annual report filing

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:37pm

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Noble Roman's, Inc., a restaurant franchise operator, has filed a notification with the SEC disclosing that it will be unable to file its Form 10-K annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025 within the prescribed time period. The company cited unreasonable effort and expense as the reason for the delay and stated it is working diligently to file the report as soon as practicable.

Why it matters

The late filing of an annual report can raise concerns about a company's financial health and operations. Investors and analysts will be closely watching for the eventual filing of Noble Roman's 10-K to assess the company's performance and any potential issues that may have contributed to the delay.

The details

Noble Roman's filed the late filing notification on April 10, 2026, stating that the 2025 Form 10-K could not be completed within the original or extended deadlines due to unreasonable effort or expense. The company said it is working to file the report as soon as possible, but did not provide a specific timeline. This is the first time Noble Roman's has filed a late 10-K notification in recent years.

  • Noble Roman's filed the late filing notification on April 10, 2026.
  • The 2025 Form 10-K was originally due by March 31, 2026.

The players

Noble Roman's, Inc.

A restaurant franchise operator that specializes in pizza and other casual dining concepts.

Paul W. Mobley

The Executive Chairman of Noble Roman's, Inc.

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What they’re saying

“The Company is working diligently to file the 2025 Form 10-K as soon as practicable.”

— Paul W. Mobley, Executive Chairman

What’s next

Noble Roman's will need to file the 2025 Form 10-K as soon as possible to avoid further delays and potential regulatory scrutiny. Investors will be watching closely for the filing and any details it provides on the reasons for the delay.

The takeaway

The late filing of Noble Roman's annual report raises questions about the company's financial and operational health, and highlights the importance of timely disclosure for public companies. Investors will be closely monitoring the eventual filing of the 10-K for any insights into the company's performance and the factors that led to the delay.