RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC

Previous wording

The Company's fiscal year ends on the last Sunday of each calendar year. Most of our fiscal years have 52 weeks; however, we experience a 53rd week once every five to six years. Our discussion for fiscal year 2023, which ended on December 31, 2023, refers to a 53-week period with the fifty-third week occurring in the fourth quarter. Our discussion for fiscal years 2022 and 2021, which ended December 25, 2022 and December 26, 2021, refers to a 52-week period in each year. The following discussion comparing our results in 2023 and 2022 refers to the fifty-three weeks ended and fifty-two weeks ended, December 31, 2023 and December 25, 2022, respectively. For a discussion comparing our results from 2022 to 2021, refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2022, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023.

Current wording

The Company's fiscal year ends on the last Sunday of each calendar year. Most of our fiscal years have 52 weeks; however, we experience a 53rd week once every five to six years. Our discussion for fiscal 2024, which ended on December 29, 2024, refers to a 52-week period. Our discussion for fiscal 2023, which ended December 31, 2023, refers to a 53-week period, with the fifty-third week occurring in the fourth quarter. Our discussion for fiscal 2022, which ended on December 25, 2022, refers to a 52-week period. The following discussion comparing our results in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 refers to the fifty-two weeks ended, and fifty-three weeks ended, December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. For a discussion comparing our results from fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2022, refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024.

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries ("Red Robin," "we," "us," "our" or the "Company"), primarily operates, franchises, and develops casual dining restaurants with 506 locations in North America. As of December 31, 2023, the Company operated 415 Company-owned restaurants located in 39 states. The Company also had 91 franchised restaurants in 14 states and one Canadian province as of December 31, 2023. The Company operates its business as one operating and one reportable segment.

Current wording

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries ("Red Robin," "we," "us," "our" or the "Company"), primarily operates, franchises, and develops casual dining restaurants with 498 locations in North America. As of December 29, 2024, the Company operated 407 Company-owned restaurants located in 39 states. The Company also had 91 franchised restaurants in 13 states and one Canadian province as of December 29, 2024. The Company operates its business as one (1) operating and one (1) reportable segment.

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•Net loss is $21.2 million, a decrease of $57.7 million from a net loss of $78.9 million during 2022.

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•Net loss is $77.5 million, as compared to a net loss of $21.2 million during 2023.

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(1)Comparable restaurant revenue represents revenue from Company-owned restaurants that have operated five full quarters as of the 52 weeks ending December 24, 2023.

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(1)Comparable restaurant revenue represents revenue from Company-owned restaurants that have operated for at least 18 months as of the beginning of the period presented.

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Restaurant revenue, which comprises primarily food and beverage sales, increased $44.1 million in 2023, or 3.6%, as compared to 2022. The fifty-third week in 2023 contributed approximately $24.5 million in restaurant revenue. Of the remaining $19.6 million increase, $18.8 million, or 1.6%, was due to an increase in comparable restaurant revenue and the remaining $0.7 million increase was due to non-comparable restaurants, primarily attributed to the Company's purchase of five restaurants from a Franchisee in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. The comparable restaurant revenue increase was driven by a 6.8% increase in average Guest check with a 5.2% decrease in Guest count. The increase in average Guest check resulted from a 7.5% increase in menu pricing and 0.9% decrease in discounts, partially offset by a 1.6% decrease in menu mix. The decrease in menu mix was primarily driven by Guests shifting visits from third party delivery platforms with elevated menu prices, to dine in visits at standard menu prices, and the removal of low Guest preference, but higher priced burger options. Dine-in sales comprised 75.0% of total food and beverage sales in 2023, as compared to 71.3% in 2022.

Current wording

Restaurant revenue, which comprises primarily food and beverage sales, decreased $50.0 million in fiscal 2024, or 3.9%, as compared to fiscal 2023. The fifty-third week in fiscal 2023 contributed approximately $24.5 million in restaurant revenue. Of the remaining $25.5 million decrease, $14.7 million, or 1.2%, was due to a decrease in comparable restaurant revenue and the remaining $10.8 million decrease was due to non-comparable restaurants, primarily attributed to the closure of eight locations during fiscal 2024. The comparable restaurant revenue decrease was driven by a 5.9% decrease in Guest count, partially offset by a 4.6% increase in average Guest check. The increase in average Guest check resulted from a 7.3% increase in menu pricing, partially offset by a 0.9% decrease in discounts and a 1.8% decrease in menu mix. The decrease in menu mix was primarily driven by Guests shifting visits from third party delivery platforms with elevated menu prices, to dine in visits at standard menu prices, and greater incidence of promotional menu items offered at reduced prices. Dine-in sales comprised 77.0% of total food and beverage sales in fiscal 2024, as compared to 76.3% in fiscal 2023.

Previous wording

Average weekly net sales volumes represent the total restaurant revenue for all Company-owned Red Robin restaurants for each time period presented, divided by the number of operating weeks in the period. Comparable restaurant revenues include those restaurants that are in the comparable base based on operating five full fiscal quarters as of the end of each period presented. Closed Company-owned restaurants were not included in the comparable base for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 25, 2022. Fluctuations in average weekly net sales volumes for Company-owned restaurants reflect the effect of comparable restaurant revenue changes as well as the performance of new restaurants during the period.

Current wording

Average weekly net sales volumes represent the total restaurant revenue for all Company-owned Red Robin restaurants for each time period presented, divided by the number of operating weeks in the period.

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Franchise revenue primarily includes royalty income and advertising fund contributions. Franchise revenue decreased $3.4 million, or 17.8%, in 2023 compared to 2022. Franchise revenue declined primarily due to a reduction in the percentage of sales each franchisee is required to contribute to support selling activities. This reduction results from an increased focus on local restaurant marketing and reduced national and/or mass media channels pursuant to our North Star strategy. The percentage of sales each franchisee is required to contribute could change in the future, as we expect to align contributions with spending levels, subject to compliance with the respective franchise agreement.

Current wording

Franchise revenue primarily includes royalty income and advertising fund contributions. Franchise revenue decreased $0.9 million, or 5.8%, in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. Franchise revenue declined primarily due to a reduction in the percentage of sales each franchisee is required to contribute to support selling activities in the second half of fiscal 2024 in line with the reduction in overall selling expense. The percentage of sales each franchisee is required to contribute could change in the future, as we expect to align contributions with spending levels, subject to compliance with the respective franchise agreement. Franchise restaurants reported an increase of 2.6% in comparable restaurant revenue in fiscal 2024 compared to a decrease of 2.3% in fiscal 2023.

Previous wording

Other revenue primarily comprises gift card breakage, which represents the value associated with the portion of gift cards sold that are unlikely to be redeemed, licensing income, and recycling income. During 2023 and 2022, we recognized $9.9 million and $13.8 million of gift card breakage.

Current wording

Other revenue primarily comprises gift card breakage, which represents the value associated with the portion of gift cards sold that are unlikely to be redeemed, licensing income, and recycling income. The reduction in other revenue in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 primarily relates to a reduction in gift card breakage revenue and recycling income.

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Cost of sales, which comprises food and beverage costs, is variable and generally fluctuates with sales volume. Cost of sales as a percentage of restaurant revenue decreased 70 basis points in 2023 as compared to 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by menu price increases and implementation of various cost savings initiatives, partially offset by commodity inflation and investments to enhance food quality.

Current wording

Cost of sales, which comprises food and beverage costs, is variable and generally fluctuates with sales volume. Cost of sales as a percentage of restaurant revenue decreased 30 basis points in fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by menu price increases and implementation of various cost savings initiatives, partially offset by commodity inflation.

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Labor costs include restaurant-level hourly wages and management salaries as well as related taxes and benefits. Labor as a percentage of restaurant revenue increased 140 basis points in 2023 as compared to 2022. The increase was primarily driven by investments in hourly labor, management labor, and related payroll taxes. Additionally, incentive compensation expense increased due to increased achievement of incentive targets, partially offset by lower group insurance expense. In 2023, we made investments in management and hourly labor to support an enhanced Guest experience, with an objective to drive increases in Guest traffic count over time, resulting in an increase in restaurant profitability.

Current wording

Labor costs include restaurant-level hourly wages and management salaries as well as related taxes and benefits. Labor as a percentage of restaurant revenue increased 200 basis points in fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2023. The increase was primarily driven by additional costs in hourly and management labor, increased incentive compensation related to the new Managing Partner bonus plan and higher workers compensation and group health insurance expense.

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Other operating costs include costs such as equipment repairs and maintenance costs, restaurant supplies, utilities, restaurant technology, and other miscellaneous costs. Other operating costs as a percentage of restaurant revenue decreased 60 basis points compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by reduced third party commission expenses associated with lower off-premises mix and lower commission rates, and reduced restaurant supply costs primarily due to various cost saving initiatives, partially offset by higher repairs and maintenance costs.

Current wording

Other operating costs include costs such as equipment repairs and maintenance costs, restaurant supplies, utilities, restaurant technology, and other miscellaneous costs. Other operating costs as a percentage of restaurant revenue is unchanged compared to the same period in fiscal 2023.

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Occupancy costs include fixed rents, property taxes, common area maintenance charges, general liability insurance, contingent rents, and other property costs. In 2023, occupancy costs increased $3.9 million or 10 basis points as a percentage of revenue compared to 2022. This increase is primarily driven by an increase in fixed rents related to the sale-leaseback of 18 locations and the acquisition of five restaurants from a franchisee, mostly offset by reduced expenses related to net Company-owned restaurant closures.

Current wording

Occupancy costs include fixed rents, property taxes, common area maintenance charges, general liability insurance, contingent rents, and other property costs. In fiscal 2024, occupancy costs as a percentage of restaurant revenue increased 30 basis points compared to fiscal 2023. The increase is due primarily to the impact of fixed rents associated with the sale-leaseback of 18 locations and the acquisition of five restaurants from a franchisee in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, offset in part by reduced general liability insurance expense.

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Depreciation and amortization includes depreciation on capital expenditures for restaurants and corporate assets as well as amortization of reacquired franchise rights, leasehold interests, and certain liquor licenses. In 2023, depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of revenue decreased 90 basis points as compared to 2022. The decrease is primarily due to asset impairments and disposals reducing the depreciable asset base.

Current wording

Depreciation and amortization includes depreciation on capital expenditures for restaurants and corporate assets as well as amortization of reacquired franchise rights, leasehold interests, and certain liquor licenses. In fiscal 2024, depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of revenue decreased 50 basis points as compared to fiscal 2023. The decrease is primarily due to asset impairments, restaurant closures and sale-leaseback transactions reducing the depreciable asset base.

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Selling, general, and administrative costs include all corporate and administrative functions. Components of this category include marketing and advertising costs, our Restaurant Support Center, regional, and franchise support salaries and benefits; travel; professional and consulting fees; corporate information systems; legal expenses; office rent; training; and Board of Directors' expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased $12.5 million, or 9.1% in 2023 as compared to 2022.

Current wording

Selling, general, and administrative costs include all corporate and administrative functions. Components of this category include marketing and advertising costs, our Restaurant Support Center, regional, and franchise support salaries and benefits; travel; professional and consulting fees; corporate information systems; legal expenses; office rent; training; and Board of Directors' expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased $5.7 million, or 4.6% in fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2023.

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For further information on Other charges (gains) line items, refer to Note 4. Other Charges (Gains), net, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Current wording

For further information on Impairment and other charges (gains) line items, refer to Note 4. Impairment and Other Charges (Gains), net, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Income tax provision was $0.3 million in 2023, compared to an income tax provision of $0.7 million in 2022. Our effective tax rate was a 1.5% provision in 2023 and a 1.0% provision in 2022, reflecting minimum state income taxes and state franchise taxes despite a pretax net loss position.

Current wording

Income tax benefit was $0.1 million in fiscal 2024, compared to an income tax provision of $0.3 million in fiscal 2023. Our effective tax rate was a 0.1% benefit in fiscal 2024 and a 1.5% provision in fiscal 2023, reflecting minimum state income taxes and state franchise taxes despite a pretax net loss position.

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The following table summarizes net loss and loss per diluted share, and adjusted loss per diluted share for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2023 and fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2022:

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The following table summarizes net loss and loss per diluted share, and adjusted loss per diluted share for the periods presented:

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The following table summarizes net loss, and EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2023 and fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2022:

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The following table summarizes net loss, and EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented:

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We define EBITDA as net loss before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted loss per share-diluted are supplemental measures of our performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP measures give the reader additional insight into the ongoing operational results of the Company, and are intended to supplement the presentation of the Company's financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted loss per share-diluted exclude the impact of non-operating or nonrecurring items including changes in estimate, asset impairments, litigation contingencies, gains (losses) on debt extinguishment, restaurant and office closure costs, gains on sale leaseback transactions, severance and executive transition costs and other non-recurring, non-cash or discrete items; net of income tax impacts. Other companies may define these non-GAAP measures differently, and as a result may not be directly comparable to those of other companies. Adjusted loss per share-diluted and Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net loss as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a measure of performance.

Current wording

We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted income (loss) per share-diluted are supplemental measures of our performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP measures give the reader additional insight into the ongoing operational results of the Company, and are intended to supplement the presentation of the Company's financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted income (loss) per share-diluted exclude the impact of non-operating or nonrecurring items including changes in estimate, asset impairments, litigation contingencies, gains (losses) on debt extinguishment, restaurant and office closure costs, gains on sale leaseback transactions, severance and executive transition costs, and other non-recurring, non-cash or discrete items; net of income tax impacts. Adjusted EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation expense and adjusted income (loss) per share-diluted excluding stock-based compensation expense are calculated as Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted income (loss) per share-diluted, respectively, further adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense. Other companies may define these non-GAAP measures differently, and as a result may not be directly comparable to those of other companies. Adjusted income (loss) per share-diluted, Adjusted income (loss) per share-diluted excluding stock-based compensation expense, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation expense should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net income (loss) as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a measure of performance.

Previous wording

The following table summarizes Income from Operations, and Restaurant Level Operating Profit for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2023 and fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2022:

Current wording

The following table summarizes Income from Operations, and Restaurant Level Operating Profit for the period presented:

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The Company believes restaurant level operating profit is an important measure for management and investors because it is widely regarded in the restaurant industry as a useful metric by which to evaluate restaurant level operating efficiency and performance. The Company defines restaurant level operating profit to be income from operations less franchise royalties, fees and other revenue, plus other charges (gains), net, pre-opening costs, selling costs, general and administrative expenses, and depreciation and amortization. The measure includes restaurant level occupancy costs that include fixed rents, percentage rents, common area maintenance charges, real estate and personal property taxes, general liability insurance, and other property costs, but excludes depreciation and amortization expense, substantially all of which is related to restaurant level assets, because such expenses represent historical sunk costs which do not reflect current cash outlay for the restaurants. The measure also excludes costs associated with selling, general, and administrative functions, pre-opening costs, as well as, other charges (gains), net because these costs are non-operating or nonrecurring and therefore not related to the ongoing operations of its restaurants. Restaurant level operating profit is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income (loss) from operations as an indicator of financial performance. Restaurant level operating profit as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in the Company's industry.

Current wording

The Company believes restaurant level operating profit is an important measure for management and investors because it is widely regarded in the restaurant industry as a useful metric by which to evaluate restaurant level operating efficiency and performance. The Company defines restaurant level operating profit to be income from operations less franchise royalties, fees and other revenue, plus impairment and other charges (gains), net, pre-opening costs, selling costs, general and administrative expenses, and depreciation and amortization. The measure includes restaurant level occupancy costs that include fixed rents, percentage rents, common area maintenance charges, real estate and personal property taxes, general liability insurance, and other property costs, but excludes depreciation and amortization expense, substantially all of which is related to restaurant level assets, because such expenses represent historical sunk costs which do not reflect current cash outlay for the restaurants. The measure also excludes costs associated with selling, general, and administrative functions, pre-opening costs, as well as, impairment and other charges (gains), net because these costs are non-operating or nonrecurring and therefore not related to the ongoing operations of its restaurants. Restaurant level operating profit is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income (loss) from operations as an indicator of financial performance. Restaurant level operating profit as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in the Company's industry.

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Net cash flows provided by operating activities decreased $36.7 million to $1.2 million in 2023 as compared to 2022. The change in net cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to the timing of payroll as a result of the 53rd week discussed above, the receipt of an income tax refund of $14.6 million in 2022, and severance payments and higher interest payments in 2023.

Current wording

Net cash flows provided by operating activities increased $8.2 million to $7.0 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $1.2 million in fiscal 2023. The increase in operating cash flow is primarily related to the timing of rent and payroll payments in the prior fiscal year as a result of the 53rd week, partially offset by lower restaurant profitability in fiscal 2024.

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Net cash flows provided by investing activities increased $37.8 million to $8.2 million in 2023 as compared to 2022. The increase in cash flows provided by investing activities is primarily due to proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions and a sale of real estate, partially offset by increased capital expenditures and the acquisition of five franchised restaurants.

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Net cash flows used in investing activities was $1.7 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $8.2 million in fiscal 2023. The decrease in investing cash flows is primarily due to reduced proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions and real estate sales in fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2023, partially offset by a reduction in capital expenditures in the current fiscal year. In addition, cash provided by investing activities in the prior year included a $3.5 million cash outflow for the acquisition of five franchised restaurants.

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Net cash flows used in financing activities increased $63.2 million to $33.7 million in 2023 as compared to 2022.

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Net cash flows provided by financing activities increased to $2.5 million in fiscal 2024 as compared to net cash used in financing activities of $33.7 million in fiscal 2023. Cash flows provided by financing activities in fiscal 2024 primarily relate to the paydown of debt with proceeds from the sale-leaseback transaction and debt issuance costs associated with amendments to the credit facility. These paydowns were partially offset by net borrowings on the revolving credit facility and $7.1 million in net proceeds from the sale of common stock as discussed below. Cash flows used in financing activities in fiscal 2023 primarily relate to the net paydown of debt with sale-leaseback proceeds and $10.0 million in share repurchases.

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On March 4, 2022, the Company replaced its prior amended and restated Credit Agreement (the "Prior Credit Agreement") with a new Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement"), which provides for a new Senior Secured Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Agreement's interest rate references the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), a new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements and backed by U.S. Treasury securities, or the Alternate Base Rate ("ABR"), which represents the highest of (a) the Prime Rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% per annum, or (c) one-month term SOFR plus 1.0% per annum.

Current wording

On March 4, 2022, the Company entered into a credit agreement (as amended, the "Credit Agreement"), which provides for a Senior Secured Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Agreement's interest rate references the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), a new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements and backed by U.S. Treasury securities, or the Alternate Base Rate, which represents the highest of (a) the Prime Rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% per annum, or (c) one-month term SOFR plus 1.0% per annum.

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As of December 31, 2023, the Company had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility of $182.6 million net of $6.5 million of unamortized deferred financing charges and discounts, none of which was classified as current. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $25.0 million of available borrowing capacity under its Credit Facility, and $7.7 million letters of credit issued against cash collateral. The Company's cash collateral is recorded in Restricted cash on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Current wording

As of December 29, 2024, the Company had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility of $181.6 million net of $7.8 million of unamortized deferred financing charges and discounts, none of which was classified as current. As of December 29, 2024, the Company had $20.0 million of available borrowing capacity under its Credit Facility, and $8.5 million letters of credit issued against cash collateral. The Company's cash collateral is recorded in Restricted cash on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Previous wording

We typically maintain current liabilities in excess of our current assets which results in a working capital deficit. We are able to operate with a working capital deficit because restaurant sales are primarily conducted on a cash or credit card basis. Rapid turnover of inventory results in limited investment in inventories, and cash from sales is usually received before related payables for food, supplies, and payroll become due. In addition, receipts from the sale of gift cards are received well in advance of related redemptions. Rather than maintain higher cash balances that would result from this pattern of operating cash flows, we typically utilize operating cash flows in excess of those required for currently maturing liabilities to pay for capital expenditures, debt repayment, or to repurchase stock. When necessary, we utilize our Credit Facility to satisfy short-term liquidity requirements. We believe our future cash flows generated from restaurant operations combined with our remaining borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility and sale-leaseback transactions will be sufficient to satisfy any working capital deficits and our planned capital expenditures.

Current wording

We typically maintain current liabilities in excess of our current assets which results in a working capital deficit. We are able to operate with a working capital deficit because restaurant sales are primarily conducted on a cash or credit card basis. Rapid turnover of inventory results in limited investment in inventories, and cash from sales is usually received before related payables for food, supplies, and payroll become due. In addition, receipts from the sale of gift cards are received well in advance of related redemptions. Rather than maintain higher cash balances that would result from this pattern of operating cash flows, we typically utilize operating cash flows in excess of those required for currently maturing liabilities to pay for capital expenditures, debt repayment, or to repurchase stock. When necessary, we utilize our Credit Facility to satisfy short-term liquidity requirements. We believe our future cash flows generated from restaurant operations combined with our borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, and cash on hand, will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements and fund capital expenditures over the next 12 months.

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On August 9, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company's current share repurchase program of up to a total of $75 million of the Company's common stock. The share repurchase authorization will terminate upon completing repurchases of $75 million of common stock unless otherwise terminated by the board. Pursuant to the repurchase program, purchases may be made from time to time at the Company's discretion and the Company is not obligated to acquire any particular amount of common stock. From the date of the current program approval through December 31, 2023, we have repurchased a total of 1,088,588 shares at an average price of $15.18 per share for an aggregate amount of $16.5 million. The Company completed $10.0 million of share repurchases in 2023 and no share repurchases during 2022. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2023, we had $58.4 million of availability under the current share repurchase program. Our Credit Agreement limits our ability to repurchase shares to certain conditions set forth by the lenders in the Credit Facility.

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On August 9, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company's current share repurchase program of up to a total of $75 million of the Company's common stock. The share repurchase authorization will terminate upon completing repurchases of $75 million of common stock unless otherwise terminated by the board. Pursuant to the repurchase program, purchases may be made from time to time at the Company's discretion and the Company is not obligated to acquire any particular amount of common stock. From the date of the current program approval through December 29, 2024, we have repurchased a total of 1,088,588 shares at an average price of $15.18 per share for an aggregate amount of $16.5 million. The Company completed no share repurchases in fiscal 2024 and $10.0 million of share repurchases during fiscal 2023. Accordingly, as of December 29, 2024, we had $58.5 million of availability under the current share repurchase program. Our Credit Agreement limits our ability to repurchase shares to certain conditions set forth by the lenders in the Credit Facility.

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(1) Long-term debt obligations primarily represent minimum required principal payments under our existing Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2023, including estimated interest of $89.2 million based on a 11.62% average borrowing interest rate.

Current wording

(1) Long-term debt obligations primarily represent minimum required principal payments under our existing Credit Agreement as of December 29, 2024, including estimated interest of $52.7 million based on a 12.21% average borrowing interest rate.

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(2) Finance lease obligations include interest of $2.1 million.

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(2) Finance lease obligations include interest of $1.7 million.

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(3) Operating lease obligations exclude variable lease costs, such as sales based contingent rent, and include interest of $192.6 million.

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(3) Operating lease obligations exclude variable lease costs, such as sales based contingent rent, and include interest of $175.0 million.

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Critical accounting estimates are those we believe are both significant and that require us to make difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often because we need to estimate the effect of inherently uncertain matters. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experiences and various other factors we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates, including our estimates of future restaurant-level cash flows, which are subject to the current economic environment, and we might obtain different results if we use different assumptions or conditions. We have identified the following as the Company's most critical accounting estimates, which are most important to the portrayal of the Company's financial condition and results and require management's most subjective and complex judgment. Information regarding the Company's other significant accounting policies is disclosed in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Critical accounting estimates are those we believe are both significant and that require us to make difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often because we need to estimate the effect of inherently uncertain matters. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experiences and various other factors we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates, including our estimates of future restaurant-level cash flows, which are subject to the current economic environment and potentially unknown future events, and we might obtain different results if we use different assumptions or conditions. We have identified the following as the Company's most critical accounting estimates, which are most important to the portrayal of the Company's financial condition and results and require management's most subjective and complex judgment. Information regarding the Company's other significant accounting policies is disclosed in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Previous wording

Judgments made by management related to our ability to realize undiscounted cash flows in excess of the carrying amounts of such assets are affected by factors such as changes in economic conditions, changes in operating performance, and the ongoing maintenance and improvements of the assets. As the ongoing expected cash flows and carrying amounts of long-lived assets are assessed, these factors could cause us to realize a material impairment charge. Each restaurant's past and present operating performance were reviewed in combination with projected future results, primarily through projected undiscounted cash flows, which indicated possible impairment. For those restaurants for which undiscounted cash flows did not exceed their carrying value, we compared the carrying amount of each restaurant to its fair value as estimated by management. Determining the fair value of the long-lived assets requires the use of estimates and assumptions and is typically determined using a discounted cash flow projection model. The weighted average cost of capital discount factor is determined using external information such as the risk-free rate of return, industry beta factors, and premium adjustments. Management uses other market information such as market rent and discount rates, which are subject to judgment, to estimate the fair value of restaurant right of use lease assets. During 2023, the Company recognized non-cash impairment charges of $9.1 million, primarily related to the impairment of the long-lived assets at 19 underperforming locations and quota state liquor licenses at three locations. During 2022, the Company recognized non-cash impairment charges of $38.5 million, primarily related to impairments of long-lived assets at 46 underperforming locations and quota state liquor licenses at six locations.

Current wording

Judgments made by management related to our ability to realize undiscounted cash flows in excess of the carrying amounts of such assets are affected by factors such as changes in economic conditions, changes in operating performance, and the ongoing maintenance and improvements of the assets. As the ongoing expected cash flows and carrying amounts of long-lived assets are assessed, these factors could cause us to realize a material impairment charge. Each restaurant's past and present operating performance were reviewed in combination with projected future results, primarily through projected undiscounted cash flows, which indicated possible impairment. For those restaurants for which undiscounted cash flows did not exceed their carrying value, we compared the carrying amount of each restaurant to its fair value as estimated by management. Determining the fair value of the long-lived assets requires the use of estimates and assumptions and is typically determined using a discounted cash flow projection model. The weighted average cost of capital discount factor is determined using external information such as the risk-free rate of return, industry beta factors, and premium adjustments. Management uses other market information such as market rent and discount rates, which are subject to judgment, to estimate the fair value of restaurant right of use lease assets. During fiscal 2024, the Company recognized non-cash impairment charges of $32.8 million, primarily related to the impairment of the long-lived assets at 58 underperforming locations and quota state liquor licenses at three locations. During fiscal 2023, the Company recognized non-cash impairment charges of $9.1 million, primarily related to impairments of long-lived assets at 19 underperforming locations and quota state liquor licenses at three locations.