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TOOT.. $0.13 ,, Company just turning the corner and reports Earnings for the first time.. Other companies like Cheesecake factory Have started the same way.. I like the fact that they have turned the corner and things can/could/should only get better from here.. hank

The Tootie Pie Story, as it exists today, began in 2004 when Don Merrill, our President & CEO, read an article about Ruby Lorraine “Tootie” Feagan in the newspaper. The article told of Tootie’s many awards and how she had been featured in numerous publications; singing the praises of her wonderful pies. The article also said that Tootie wanted to sell her little Medina, Texas bakery and retire. Seeing an opportunity, Mr. Merrill contacted Tootie and arranged a meeting, where he tasted for the first time, Tootie’s famous six pound “Original Apple” Pie. From that meeting, the foundation of the Tootie Pie Company was formed.

Tootie Pie Company, Inc. was incorporated on June 16, 2005. In September 2005, the Company purchased all of Tootie’s pie recipes, customer lists, the right to the “Tootie Pie” name, and the related baking equipment, and building located in Medina, TX. Tootie became an employee and shareholder of the newly formed company but has since retired and hung up her apron to see her dream come to life. Tootie is still a shareholder and major force in the Tootie Pie Company today.

Because of her past experience working with her mother, Bobbie Keese, Tootie’s daughter, became our VP of Baking Operations and is responsible for running our baking operations and ensuring that our pies meet the same high quality standards set by Tootie.

Today the Tootie Pie Company is headquartered and operates out of Boerne, Texas. The Company bakes and sells magnificent, handmade pies through three basic sales channels: retail, corporate and wholesale. The retail segment serves individual consumers through in-store sales, orders via telephone and Internet on the Company’s website. The corporate segment serves businesses that purchase pies as a way to promote their company through client and employee appreciation programs. The wholesale segment is made up of regional and national broad-line foodservice distributors who purchase pies and then resell them to their customers.

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Tootie Pie Company Records 19% Net Profit

SAN ANTONIO, TX., Feb. 19, 2013 -- Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTC: TOOT) reported a net profit of $266,828, or 19%, on revenues of $1,401,393 for the period ending December 31, 2012, versus a net profit of $233,494, or 19%, on revenues of $1,252,588 for the period ending December 31, 2011.

"Our Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes continue to perform very well," reported Don L. Merrill, Jr. President & CEO. "Due to capital constraints, we were only able to add two Cafes this past year. I trust our recently hired investment banking firm, Midtown Partners, will help us continue our Cafe expansion strategy at a quicker pace going forward."

Year to date sales, which includes the important holiday season, were up 17% to $2,783,190 for the nine months ending December 31, 2012 versus $2,369,340 for the same period in 2011.

Gross profit increased to $1,057,459 for the period, versus $987,692 for the same period in 2011. Operating expenses increased slightly to $790,256 for the current period, up from $754,526 for the same period in 2011. Gross margin held steady at 75% for the period, versus 79% for the same period in 2011.

About Tootie Pie Co.

Tootie Pie Company bakes and sells high-quality, handmade pies through three basic sales channels: retail, corporate and wholesale. The retail segment serves individual customers through sales in its Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes, in-store sales, orders via telephone and internet on the Company's website. The corporate segment serves businesses that purchase pies as a way to promote their company through client and employee appreciation programs. The wholesale segment is made up of national and regional broad line grocery and foodservice distributors who purchase pies and then resell them through their respective sales distribution channels. Tootie Pie Company is a public company traded on the OTC markets under the symbol "TOOT." For additional information or to receive correspondence from Tootie Pie Company, please visit www.tootiepieco.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Contact:
Carla Carter
Investor Relations
210.737.6600
Carla.Carter@tootiepieco.com

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Tootie Pie Hires Investment Banker

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 14, 2013 - Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTC: TOOT) announced that it has retained the services of MidTown Partners & Co, LLC, a New York City based investment banking firm.

"We are seeing a relatively sudden amount of outside direct investment interest in our Company," said Don Merrill , President & CEO. "As a result, we decided to engage one of those parties, MidTown Partners, to help us determine the best course of action to take Tootie Pie Company to the next level."

"We think the Tootie Pie Company is uniquely positioned as a brand that has definite scalability," said John R. Clarke , Managing Director. "We have clients who recognize what management has accomplished with Tootie Pie and are prepared to help them take the Company to the next level."

About Tootie Pie Co.

Tootie Pie Company bakes and sells high-quality, handmade pies through three basic sales channels: retail, corporate and wholesale. The retail segment serves individual customers through sales in its Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes, in-store sales, orders via telephone and internet on the Company's website. The corporate segment serves businesses that purchase pies as a way to promote their company through client and employee appreciation programs. The wholesale segment is made up of national and regional broad line grocery and foodservice distributors who purchase pies and then resell them through their respective sales distribution channels. Tootie Pie Company is a public company traded on the OTC markets under the symbol "TOOT." For additional information or to receive correspondence from Tootie Pie Company, please visit www.tootiepieco.com.

About Midtown Partners & Co, LLC.

Founded in 2004, Midtown Partners, has become a leading independent investment bank, providing mergers and acquisitions advisory (M&A), business valuation, strategic consulting services, and capital raising capabilities to lower middle market businesses. A strong team with proven track records; 100+ years of combined experience, raising in excess of $1 billion; ranked among Top 5 Most Active Placement Agents from 2004 to 2009 and raised in excess of $400 million for public and private companies from 2005-2012.

Contact:
Carla Carter
Investor Relations
210.737.6600
Carla.Carter@tootiepieco.com

SOURCE Tootie Pie Company, Inc.

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Tootie Pie in H-E-B Plus! Stores

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 20, 2012 -- Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCQB: TOOT) is pleased to announce that its pies will once again be carried in at least 25 H-E-B plus! stores in Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio, TX during the upcoming holiday season.

"We are happy to once again be in H-E-B for the holiday season," said Don Merrill, President & CEO. "By being in mostly H-E-B plus! stores, it gives us great exposure in some of the best metropolitan areas in the state."

About H-E-B

Renowned for its innovation and community service, H-E-B, with sales of more than $18 billion, operates 337 stores in Texas and Mexico. The company is recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. It strives to provide the best customer experience at every day low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 80,000 Partners and serves millions of customers in more than 150 communities. For more information, visit www.heb.com.

About Tootie Pie Co.

Tootie Pie Company bakes and sells high-quality, handmade pies through three basic sales channels: retail, corporate and wholesale. The retail segment serves individual customers through sales in its Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes, in-store sales, orders via telephone and internet on the Company's website. The corporate segment serves businesses that purchase pies as a way to promote their company through client and employee appreciation programs. The wholesale segment is made up of national and regional broad line grocery and foodservice distributors who purchase pies and then resell them through their respective sales distribution channels. Tootie Pie Company is a public company traded on the OTCQB market under the symbol "TOOT." For additional information or to receive correspondence from Tootie Pie Company, please visit www.tootiepieco.com.

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Tootie Pie Company Quarterly Sales Up 22%

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 16, 2012 -- Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCQB: TOOT) reported sales jumped 22% to $769,345, for the quarter ending September 30, 2012, versus $630,601 for same period in 2011.


EBITDA (and other non cash items) amounted to a gain of $23,033 for the period, versus an EBITDA (and other non cash items) loss of $66,882 for the same period in 2011.

"This is the first time we have been basically cash flow break even for the two quarters prior to our big holiday season," reported Don L. Merrill, Jr. President & CEO. "An increase in higher margin retail sales, coupled with our continued efforts to hold the line on expenses, continues to improve our bottom line."

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Tootie Pie Company Quarterly Sales Up 26%

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Tootie Pie Company Annual Revenues Up 35%Retail Sales Jump 88%

SAN ANTONIO – Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCQB:TOOT) reported that annual revenue jumped 35%, to $2,732,858 for fiscal year ending March, 2012, versus $2,027,547 for March, 2011.

“We made a significant investment in our Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes in the last couple of years and that investment is paying off,” reported Don L. Merrill, Jr. President & CEO. “Our Cafés are doing well and we are very excited about the upcoming holiday pie season.”

Cash Flow (EBIDTA and other non cash items) improved 33% to a loss of $363,116 for the year ending March 31, 2012, versus $539,752 for the same period in 2011.

“Retail sales jumped 88%, which contributed to a nice improvement to our bottom line,” Merrill continued. “I expect these trends to continue into our current year and I believe we have the components in place to achieve profitability.”

Gross Profit came in at a record $1,697,382 for the year, up 26% from $1,251,798 for the prior year. Net loss, which includes depreciation, amortization and other noncash items, improved 21% to $861,262 for the twelve months ending March 31, 2012, versus $1,094,001 for the twelve months in 2011. The improvement was principally due to a reduction in non-recurring start up related and operating expenses incurred to open, staff and operate additional Café locations, as well as an 87.8% increase in higher margin retail sales, coming primarily through our Cafés.

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SAN ANTONIO, May 9, 2012 -- Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCQB: TOOT) announced that April 2012 same-store sales for its Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes were up 30% over April 2011. The Company also extended its consecutive sales increases to 30 months with sales increases in April.

"Our new fiscal year is off to a very good start," said Don Merrill, President & CEO. "We continue to be pleased with how well our Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes are performing and look forward to adding more of them."

The Company currently owns and operates six Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes in San Antonio, Austin, Fredericksburg and Dallas (Frisco), TX. The Company recently announced the acquisition of what will be its seventh Cafe, located in the Villages of Allen, in Allen, TX.

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Tootie Pie Company Acquires Seventh Cafe


http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tootie-pie-company-acquires-seventh-cafe-147904195.html

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Tootie Pie Company Secures $ 1 Million Credit Line

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tootie-pie-company-secures--1-million-credit-line-147733795.html

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Tootie Pie Company March Same Store Sales Up 33%

SAN ANTONIO, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCQB: TOOT) announced that March 2012 same-store sales for its Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes were up 33% over March 2011. The Company also extended its consecutive sales increases to 29 months with sales increases in March.

"March marks the end of our fiscal year and it's great to finish the year strong," said Don Merrill, President & CEO. "Our aggressive growth model, featuring our Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes, continues to meet or exceed our expectations as we head into a new year."

The Company currently owns and operates six Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes in San Antonio, Austin, Fredericksburg and Dallas (Frisco), TX.


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Tootie Pie Company Directors Up Stake in Company

SAN ANTONIO, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCQB: TOOT) is pleased to announce that all five members of its Board of Directors increased their individual investment in Tootie Pie Company, the Company reported in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8K dated March 26, 2012.

"We are all pleased with the direction the Company is going, especially with our Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes," said David Strolle, Board Member/Secretary. "We are expressing our support by increasing our individual investments in the Company."

The Company recently announced the opening of its sixth Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafe, located at the Village at Westlake Shopping Center: 701 Capitol of Texas Highway and Bee Caves Road in Austin, TX.

About Tootie Pie Co.

Tootie Pie Company bakes and sells high-quality, handmade pies through three basic sales channels: retail, corporate and wholesale. The retail segment serves individual customers through sales in its Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes, in-store sales, orders via telephone and internet on the Company's website. The corporate segment serves businesses that purchase pies as a way to promote their company through client and employee appreciation programs. The wholesale segment is made up of national and regional broad line grocery and foodservice distributors who purchase pies and then resell them through their respective sales distribution channels. Tootie Pie Company is a public company traded on the OTCQB market under the symbol "TOOT." For additional information or to receive correspondence from Tootie Pie Company, please visit www.tootiepieco.com.

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