Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ( KPMG LLP , Dallas, TX , PCAOB ID: 185 )
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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Fiscal Years Ended June 26, 2024 , June 28, 2023, and June 29, 2022
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 26, 2024, and June 28, 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Fiscal Years Ended June 26 , 202 4, June 28, 2023, and June 29, 2022
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) - Fiscal Years Ended June 26, 2024, June 28, 2023, and June 29, 2022
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Brinker International, Inc.:
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of June 26, 2024 and June 28, 2023, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, shareholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 26, 2024, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 26, 2024 and June 28, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 26, 2024, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 26, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated August 21, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Assessment of gift card breakage revenue
As discussed in Notes 1 and 2 to the consolidated financial statements, gift card breakage revenue represents the monetary value associated with outstanding gift card balances that will not be redeemed. The Company estimates this amount based on the historical gift card redemption patterns and recognizes the estimated breakage as revenue in proportion to the pattern of related gift card redemptions. The gift card breakage revenue recognized for the year ended June 26, 2024 was $11.1 million.
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We identified the assessment of gift card breakage revenue as a critical audit matter. Subjective auditor judgment was required to evaluate the Company’s assessment of the trends in historical and expected future redemption patterns as well as the actuarial models utilized to update the breakage rate.
The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the Company’s gift card breakage revenue process. This included controls related to the Company’s estimation of the breakage rate, review of the actuarial models used, and the timing of breakage revenue recognition. We assessed breakage revenue by comparing the Company’s estimated breakage rate to rates derived from historical redemption data. We evaluated the timing of breakage revenue recognition by analyzing historical redemption patterns and assessing the volume of redemptions subsequent to the period of breakage revenue recognition. We also involved actuarial professionals with specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in assessing the reasonableness of the actuarial models by comparing them to generally accepted actuarial standards.
/s/ KPMG LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1984.
Dallas, Texas
August 21, 2024
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Brinker International, Inc.:
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries' (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of June 26, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 26, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of June 26, 2024 and June 28, 2023, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, shareholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 26, 2024, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated August 21, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's report. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas
August 21, 2024
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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and includes those policies and procedures that:
• Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
• Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and
• Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
We have assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 26, 2024.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 26, 2024 has been audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its attestation report which is included herein.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Revenues
Company sales $ 4,371.1 $ 4,093.2 $ 3,764.5
Franchise revenues 44.0 40.0 39.6
Total revenues 4,415.1 4,133.2 3,804.1
Operating costs and expenses
Food and beverage costs 1,107.6 1,146.3 1,048.5
Restaurant labor 1,467.3 1,389.3 1,288.1
Restaurant expenses 1,212.9 1,097.5 968.3
Depreciation and amortization 170.8 168.5 164.4
General and administrative 183.7 154.5 144.1
Other (gains) and charges 43.2 32.7 31.2
Total operating costs and expenses 4,185.5 3,988.8 3,644.6
Operating income 229.6 144.4 159.5
Interest expenses 65.0 54.9 46.1
Other income, net ( 0.3 ) ( 1.3 ) ( 1.8 )
Income before income taxes 164.9 90.8 115.2
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 9.6 ( 11.8 ) ( 2.4 )
Net income $ 155.3 $ 102.6 $ 117.6
Basic net income per share $ 3.49 $ 2.33 $ 2.62
Diluted net income per share $ 3.40 $ 2.28 $ 2.58
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 44.4 44.1 44.8
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 45.7 45.0 45.6
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ ( 0.3 ) $ ( 0.7 ) $ ( 0.6 )
Other comprehensive loss
( 0.3 ) ( 0.7 ) ( 0.6 )
Comprehensive income $ 155.0 $ 101.9 $ 117.0
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except per share amounts)
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 64.6 $ 15.1
Accounts receivable, net 60.6 60.9
Inventories 34.5 34.5
Restaurant supplies 53.8 55.6
Prepaid expenses 20.6 17.2
Total current assets 234.1 183.3
Property and equipment, at cost
Land 41.6 42.4
Buildings and leasehold improvements 1,670.2 1,635.7
Furniture and equipment 830.6 765.8
Construction-in-progress 41.0 30.1
2,583.4 2,474.0
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 1,703.7 ) ( 1,665.7 )
Net property and equipment 879.7 808.3
Other assets
Operating lease assets 1,095.2 1,134.9
Goodwill 194.8 195.0
Deferred income taxes, net 113.9 93.4
Intangibles, net 19.9 23.9
Other 55.5 48.2
Total other assets 1,479.3 1,495.4
Total assets $ 2,593.1 $ 2,487.0
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 160.6 $ 125.7
Gift card liability 64.8 73.0
Accrued payroll 130.8 106.1
Operating lease liabilities 114.1 112.4
Other accrued liabilities 144.7 116.3
Income taxes payable 7.3 2.4
Total current liabilities 622.3 535.9
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments 786.3 912.2
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion 1,084.5 1,125.8
Other liabilities 60.6 57.4
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Shareholders’ equity (deficit)
Common stock ( 250.0 million authorized shares; $ 0.10 par value; 60.3 million shares issued and 45.0 million shares outstanding at June 26, 2024, and 60.3 million shares issued and 44.6 million shares outstanding at June 28, 2023)
6.0 6.0
Additional paid-in capital 707.8 690.0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 6.3 ) ( 6.0 )
Accumulated deficit ( 196.6 ) ( 351.9 )
Treasury stock, at cost ( 15.3 million shares at June 26, 2024, and 15.7 million shares at June 28, 2023)
( 471.5 ) ( 482.4 )
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit) 39.4 ( 144.3 )
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit) $ 2,593.1 $ 2,487.0
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 155.3 $ 102.6 $ 117.6
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 170.8 168.5 164.4
Deferred income taxes, net ( 20.6 ) ( 30.9 ) ( 11.7 )
Non-cash other (gains) and charges 28.7 24.0 20.3
Stock-based compensation 25.9 14.4 18.6
Net loss on disposal of assets 3.5 2.7 3.4
Other 2.8 1.8 3.0
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net ( 0.6 ) 0.7 3.4
Inventories ( 0.5 ) 0.0 ( 5.5 )
Restaurant supplies ( 1.0 ) ( 1.1 ) ( 1.6 )
Prepaid expenses ( 12.3 ) ( 20.6 ) ( 12.2 )
Income taxes 4.0 8.0 14.4
Operating lease assets, net of liabilities ( 4.0 ) ( 2.8 ) 3.4
Other assets ( 0.4 ) 0.0 0.0
Accounts payable 30.8 ( 5.8 ) 0.2
Gift card liability ( 8.2 ) ( 10.9 ) ( 23.3 )
Accrued payroll 24.7 ( 5.3 ) ( 11.5 )
Other accrued liabilities 21.7 10.0 ( 2.0 )
Other liabilities 1.3 1.0 ( 28.7 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 421.9 256.3 252.2
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property and equipment ( 198.9 ) ( 184.9 ) ( 150.3 )
Payments for franchise restaurant acquisitions — — ( 106.6 )
Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions, net of related expenses — — 20.5
Proceeds from note receivable 1.3 4.5 2.1
Proceeds from sale of assets 4.7 5.5 0.1
Insurance recoveries 0.7 0.7 —
Net cash used in investing activities ( 192.2 ) ( 174.2 ) ( 234.2 )
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings on revolving credit facility 389.0 765.0 720.5
Payments on revolving credit facility ( 550.3 ) ( 875.0 ) ( 620.5 )
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — 350.0 —
Payments on long-term debt ( 20.1 ) ( 322.1 ) ( 23.7 )
Purchases of treasury stock ( 25.8 ) ( 5.0 ) ( 100.9 )
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock 27.9 12.5 0.4
Payments for debt issuance costs ( 0.7 ) ( 5.3 ) ( 3.1 )
Payments of dividends ( 0.2 ) ( 0.6 ) ( 1.1 )
Net cash used in financing activities ( 180.2 ) ( 80.5 ) ( 28.4 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 49.5 1.6 ( 10.4 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 15.1 13.5 23.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 64.6 $ 15.1 $ 13.5
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid (refunds received), net $ 26.1 $ 12.4 $ ( 4.7 )
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized 50.3 51.0 41.0
Accrued capital expenditures 16.5 11.3 15.2
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)
(In millions)
Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
Capital Accumulated Deficit Treasury
Stock Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss Total
Shares Amount
Balances at June 30, 2021 45.9 $ 7.0 $ 685.4 $ ( 266.1 ) $ ( 724.9 ) $ ( 4.7 ) $ ( 303.3 )
Net income — — — 117.6 — — 117.6
Other comprehensive loss — — — — — ( 0.6 ) ( 0.6 )
Dividends — — — 0.1 — — 0.1
Stock-based compensation — — 18.6 — — — 18.6
Purchases of treasury stock ( 2.4 ) — ( 2.0 ) — ( 98.9 ) — ( 100.9 )
Issuances of treasury stock 0.3 — ( 11.1 ) — 11.5 — 0.4
Balances at June 29, 2022 43.8 7.0 690.9 ( 148.4 ) ( 812.3 ) ( 5.3 ) ( 268.1 )
Net income — — — 102.6 — — 102.6
Other comprehensive loss — — — — — ( 0.7 ) ( 0.7 )
Dividends — — — 0.0 — — 0.0
Stock-based compensation — — 14.4 — — — 14.4
Purchases of treasury stock ( 0.1 ) — ( 0.4 ) — ( 4.6 ) — ( 5.0 )
Issuances of treasury stock 0.9 — ( 14.9 ) — 27.4 — 12.5
Retirement of stock — ( 1.0 ) — ( 306.1 ) 307.1 — —
Balances at June 28, 2023 44.6 6.0 690.0 ( 351.9 ) ( 482.4 ) ( 6.0 ) ( 144.3 )
Net income — — — 155.3 — — 155.3
Other comprehensive loss — — — — — ( 0.3 ) ( 0.3 )
Dividends — — — 0.0 — — 0.0
Stock-based compensation — — 25.9 — — — 25.9
Purchases of treasury stock ( 0.8 ) — ( 0.5 ) — ( 25.3 ) — ( 25.8 )
Issuances of treasury stock 1.2 — ( 7.6 ) — 36.2 — 28.6
Balances at June 26, 2024 45.0 $ 6.0 $ 707.8 $ ( 196.6 ) $ ( 471.5 ) $ ( 6.3 ) $ 39.4
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Footnote Index
Note # Description Page
Note 1
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 49
Note 2
Revenue Recognition 55
Note 3
Fair Value Measurements 56
Note 4
Goodwill and Intangibles 57
Note 5
Accrued Liabilities 58
Note 6
Leases 58
Note 7
Debt 60
Note 8
Commitments and Contingencies 62
Note 9
Income Taxes 63
Note 10
Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) 65
Note 11
Stock-based Compensation 66
Note 12
Defined Contribution Plan 68
Note 13
Other Gains and Charges 68
Note 14
Segment Information 69
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1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
The Company is principally engaged in the ownership, operation, development and franchising of the Chili’s ® Grill & Bar (“Chili’s”) and Maggiano’s Little Italy ® (“Maggiano’s”) restaurant brands. As of June 26, 2024, we owned, operated or franchised 1,614 restaurants, consisting of 1,171 Company-owned restaurants and 443 franchised restaurants, located in the United States, 27 other countries and two United States territories.
Basis of Presentation
Principles of Consolidation - The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), and include the accounts of Brinker International, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All amounts within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in millions unless otherwise specified.
Fiscal Year - We have a 52 or 53 week fiscal year ending on the last Wednesday in June. We utilize a 13 week accounting period for quarterly reporting purposes, except in years containing 53 weeks when the fourth quarter contains 14 weeks. Fiscal 2024, Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022 which ended on June 26, 2024, June 28, 2023 and June 29, 2022 respectively, each contained 52 weeks.
Reclassifications - Beginning in fiscal 2023, we are presenting certain revenue streams related to gift cards, digital entertainment, Maggiano’s banquet service charges and delivery fees within Company sales to better align with the presentation used within the casual dining industry. Our presentation of Franchise revenues will now include only revenues related to the ongoing franchise-operated restaurants. Comparative figures in prior years have been adjusted to conform to the current year’s presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on Total revenues or Net income previously reported.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements is in conformity with GAAP and requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and costs and expenses in the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant Accounting Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Our policy is to invest cash in excess of operating requirements in income-producing investments. Income-producing investments with original maturities of three months or less are reflected as cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable - Accounts receivable, net of the allowance for credit losses, represents the estimated net realizable value. Our primary accounts receivables are due from third-party gift card sales, vendor rebates, restaurant sales made with credit cards and franchisees. Provisions for credit losses are recorded based on management’s judgment regarding our ability to collect as well as the age of the receivables. Accounts receivable are written off when they are deemed uncollectible.
Inventories - Inventories consist of food, beverages and supplies and are valued at the lower of cost (using the first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value.
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Cloud-Based Computing Arrangements - The Company defers application development stage costs for cloud-based computing arrangements and amortizes those costs over the related service (subscription) agreement. The current and long term portion is included in Prepaid expenses and Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements - Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under market conditions. Fair value measurements are categorized in three levels based on the types of significant inputs used, as follows:
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 Observable inputs available at measurement date other than quote prices included in Level 1
Level 3 Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data
Property and Equipment - Property and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the lesser of the remaining term of the lease, including certain renewal options, or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Typical useful lives of our Buildings and leasehold improvements range from 5 to 20 years, and Furniture and equipment range from 3 to 7 years.
Depreciation expenses related to property and equipment for the fiscal years ended June 26, 2024, June 28, 2023, and June 29, 2022, of $ 167.9 million, $ 165.3 million, and $ 161.3 million, respectively, were recorded in Depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Routine repair and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred. Major replacements and improvements are capitalized.
We review the carrying amount of property and equipment on an annual basis or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We have determined the restaurant level is the lowest level of identifiable cash flows. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. We determine fair value based on discounted projected future operating cash flows of the restaurants over their remaining service life using a risk adjusted discount rate that is commensurate with the inherent risk that is considered Level 3 (refer to Fair Value Measurements policy above for definition of levels). Impairment charges are included in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Leases - We recognize, on the balance sheet, the lease assets and related lease liabilities for the rights and obligations created at lease commencement by operating and finance leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. The lease term commences on the date the lessor makes the underlying asset or assets available, irrespective of when lease payments begin under the contract. When determining the lease term at commencement, we consider both termination and renewal option periods available, and only include the period for which failure to renew the lease imposes a penalty on us in such an amount that renewal, or termination options, appear to be reasonably certain.
Our lease liability is generally based on the present value of the lease payments, consisting of fixed costs and certain rent escalations, using our incremental borrowing rate applicable to the lease term. The lease asset is generally based on the lease liability, adjusted for amounts related to other lease-related assets and liabilities. Our adjustments typically include prepaid rent, landlord contributions as a reduction to the asset and favorable or unfavorable lease purchase price adjustments.
The interest rates used in our lease contracts are not implicit. We have derived our incremental borrowing rate using the interest rate we would pay on our existing borrowings, adjusted for the effect of designating collateral and the lease terms using market data as well as publicly available data for instruments with similar characteristics. The reasonably certain lease term and incremental borrowing rate for each lease requires judgment by management and can impact the classification and accounting for a lease as operating or finance, as well as the value of the lease asset and lease liability.
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Lease asset carrying amounts are assessed for impairment annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, in accordance with our long-lived asset impairment policy. We monitor for events or changes in circumstances that require reassessment of lease classification. When a reassessment results in the re-measurement of a lease liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the lease asset.
Variable lease costs, consisting primarily of property taxes, maintenance expenses and contingent rent, are expensed as incurred in Restaurant expenses related to restaurant properties and General and administrative for our corporate headquarters in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and are not included in lease liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contingent rent represents payment of variable lease obligations based on a percentage of sales, as defined by the terms of the applicable lease, for certain restaurant facilities and is recorded at the point in time we determine that it is probable that such sales levels will be achieved.
Operating lease expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term in Restaurant expenses for restaurant properties and General and administrative for our corporate headquarters, in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Finance lease expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the useful life of the leased asset or the lease term and the expenses are recognized in Depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Interest on each finance lease liability is recorded to Interest expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets - Definite-lived intangible assets primarily include the reacquired franchise rights resulting from our acquisitions and included in Intangibles, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining term of the related franchise agreement. We determine the fair value of reacquired franchise rights based on discounted projected future operating cash flows of the restaurants associated with these franchise rights. We review the carrying amount annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Impairment charges are included in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets - The costs of obtaining non-transferable liquor licenses from local government agencies are expensed over the specified term of the license to Restaurant expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The costs of purchasing transferable liquor licenses through open markets in jurisdictions with a limited number of authorized liquor licenses are capitalized as indefinite-lived intangible assets and included in Intangibles, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Transferable liquor licenses are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Impairment charges are recognized based on the excess of carrying value over fair value. We determine fair value based on prices in the open market for licenses in same or similar jurisdictions. Impairment charges are included in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Goodwill - Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations and is assigned to the reporting unit in which the acquired business will operate for purposes of impairment testing. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, during the second quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Our two restaurant brands, Chili’s and Maggiano’s, are both operating segments and reporting units.
We may elect to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit is impaired. If the qualitative assessment is not performed or if we determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value, the fair value of the reporting unit is calculated. The carrying value of the reporting unit is compared to its estimated fair value, and if the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is written down to its implied fair value.
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During fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, we performed our annual goodwill impairment analysis using a qualitative approach to determine whether indicators of impairment exist. Related to the qualitative assessment, we evaluated factors including our market capitalization, as well as the market capitalization of other companies in the restaurant industry, sales at our restaurants and significant adverse changes in the operating environment for the restaurant industry. Based on these factors, no indicators of impairment were identified during our annual analysis performed in the second quarters of fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022. Additionally, no indicators of impairment were identified through the end of each fiscal year.
Insurance Reserves - We are self-insured for certain losses related to health, general liability and workers’ compensation. We maintain stop loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our total exposure. The self-insurance liability represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred and unpaid as of the balance sheet date. The estimated liability is not discounted and is established based upon analysis of historical data and actuarial estimates and is reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure that the liability is appropriate. The estimated incurred but unreported costs to settle unpaid claims are included in Other accrued liabilities and Other liabilities, depending on their current or long-term nature, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Preferred Stock - Our Board of Directors is authorized to provide for the issuance of 1.0 million preferred shares with a par value of $ 1.00 per share, in one or more series, and to fix the voting rights, liquidation preferences, dividend rates, conversion rights, redemption rights, and terms, including sinking fund provisions, and certain other rights and preferences. As of June 26, 2024, no preferred shares were issued.
Revenues - Revenues are presented in the Company sales and Franchise revenues captions in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Company Sales - Company sales include revenues generated by the operation of Company-owned restaurants including food and beverage sales, net of discounts, Maggiano’s banquet service charge income, gift card breakage, delivery, digital entertainment revenues, merchandise income and are net of gift card discount costs from third-party gift card sales. We record revenues from the sale of food, beverages and alcohol, net of discounts, upon delivery to the customer. Sales taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue transactions and collected from a customer have been excluded from revenues.
Gift card breakage represents the monetary value associated with outstanding gift card balances that will not be redeemed. We estimate this amount based on our historical gift card redemption patterns and actuarial estimates, update the breakage rate estimate periodically and if necessary, adjust the deferred revenues balance within the Gift card liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Breakage revenues are recognized proportionate to the pattern of related gift card redemptions. We do not charge dormancy, or any other fees related to monitoring or administering the gift card program to cardholders. Additionally, proceeds from the sale of gift cards are recorded as deferred revenues in the Gift card liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognized as Company sales when the gift card is redeemed by the holder.
Our gift cards are sold through various outlets such as in-restaurant, Chili’s and Maggiano’s websites, directly to other businesses and through third-party distributors that sell our gift cards at retail locations. We incur incremental direct costs, such as commissions and activation fees, for gift cards sold by third-party businesses and distributors. These gift card discount costs are deferred and amortized against revenues proportionate to the pattern of related gift card redemptions.
Franchise Revenues - Franchise revenues include royalties, franchise advertising fees, franchise and development fees and gift card equalization. Franchise royalties are based on a percentage of the sales generated by our franchise-operated restaurants. The performance obligation related to franchise sales is considered complete upon the sale of food, beverages and alcohol, therefore royalty revenues are recognized in the same period the sales are generated at the franchise-operated restaurants. Franchise advertising contributions from domestic franchisees are contractually obligated to contribute into certain advertising and marketing funds. Franchise and Development Fees are received from franchises for new restaurant openings and for territory development arrangements. The performance obligation related to these arrangements are collectively deferred as a contract liability and recognized on a straight-
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line basis into Franchise revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income over the term of the underlying agreements.
Advertising Expenses - Advertising production costs are expensed in the period when the advertising first takes place. Other advertising costs are expensed as incurred. In the fiscal years ended June 26, 2024, June 28, 2023 and June 29, 2022, advertising expenses of $ 130.2 million, $ 58.2 million and $ 37.4 million, respectively, were included in Restaurant expenses, and advertising contributions from franchisees of $ 6.0 million, $ 3.0 million and $ 2.4 million, respectively, were recorded in Franchise revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Income Taxes - Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
We record a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in an income tax return that is not more-likely-than-not to be realized. We recognize any interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in Provision (benefit) for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Additionally, income taxes are computed on a consolidated legal jurisdiction basis with no regard to brand.
Stock-Based Compensation - We measure and recognize compensation costs at fair value for all share-based payments. We record compensation expenses using a graded-vesting schedule or on a straight-line basis, as applicable, over the vesting period, or the date on which retirement eligibility is achieved, if earlier. We recognize compensation expenses for only the portion of share-based awards that are expected to vest. Therefore, we apply estimated forfeiture rates that are derived from our historical forfeitures of similar awards.
Certain employees are eligible to receive stock options, performance shares, restricted stock and restricted stock units, while non-employee members of the Board of Directors are eligible to receive stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units. Awards granted to the Board of Directors are non-forfeitable and are fully expensed upon grant. Awards to eligible employees may vest over a specified period of time or service period and may also contain performance-based conditions. The fair values of restricted stock and restricted stock units that do not contain a performance condition are based on our closing stock price on the date of grant, while the fair value of stock options, if granted, is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant.
Performance shares represent a right to receive shares of common stock upon satisfaction of Company performance goals usually at the end of a three-fiscal-year cycle. Vesting of performance shares granted are generally contingent upon meeting Company performance goals based on a specified range of earnings at the end of the three-fiscal-year period and may also include a market-based metric, such as TSR. Compensation expenses for the performance shares are recorded to General and administrative expenses based on management’s periodic estimates of the number of shares that will be earned under the Company performance metric, and the fair value of the shares as determined by our closing stock price on the date of grant, or by Monte Carlo simulation if a market-based metric is included. A cumulative expenses adjustment is recognized when that estimate changes.
Foreign Currency - Foreign currency translation adjustments represent the unrealized impact of translating the financial statements of our Canadian restaurants from their respective functional currency (Canadian dollars) to U.S. dollars and are reported as a component of comprehensive income and recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Net Income Per Share - Basic net income per share is computed by dividing Net income by the Basic weighted average shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of Diluted net income per share, the Basic weighted average shares outstanding is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted share awards. Stock options and restricted share awards with an anti-dilutive effect are not included in the Diluted net income per share calculation. Basic weighted average shares outstanding are reconciled to Diluted weighted average shares outstanding as follows:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 44.4 44.1 44.8
Dilutive stock options 0.1 0.1 0.2
Dilutive restricted shares 1.2 0.8 0.6
Total dilutive impact 1.3 0.9 0.8
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 45.7 45.0 45.6
Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect 0.4 1.3 0.8
Chili’s Restaurant Acquisitions
During fiscal 2022, we completed the acquisitions of 68 Chili’s restaurants from three former franchisees. We accounted for these acquisitions as a business combination. Total purchase price, including post-closing adjustments was $ 106.7 million. The results of operations, and assets and liabilities, of these restaurants are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements from the acquisition dates.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards or Disclosure Rules
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, which would require us to adopt the provisions in our fiscal 2025 Form 10-K. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Management does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on our disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires disaggregated information about a company’s effective tax rate reconciliation and requires disclosure of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, which would require us to adopt the provisions in our fiscal 2026 Form 10-K. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively; however, retrospective application is permitted. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on our disclosures.
In March 2024, the SEC adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-11275, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. This rule will require registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports. In April 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed the final rule as a result of pending legal challenges. The disclosure requirements will apply to our fiscal year beginning June 26, 2025 (fiscal 2026 Form 10-K), pending resolution of the stay. Management is currently evaluating the final rule to determine its impact on our disclosures.
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2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Deferred Franchise and Development Fees
Our deferred franchise and development fees consist of the unrecognized fees received from franchisees. Recognition of these fees in subsequent periods is based on satisfaction of the contractual performance obligations of the active contracts with franchisees. We also expect to earn subsequent period royalties and advertising fees related to our franchise contracts; however, due to the variability and uncertainty of these future revenues based upon a sales-based measure, these future revenues are not yet estimable as the performance obligations remain unsatisfied. Deferred franchise and development fees are classified within Other accrued liabilities for the current portion expected to be recognized within the next 12 months and Other liabilities for the long-term portion in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table reflects the changes in deferred franchise and development fees for the fiscal years ended on June 26, 2024 and June 28, 2023:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Beginning balance $ 11.1 $ 10.1
Additions 0.6 1.9
Amount recognized to Franchise revenues ( 2.0 ) ( 0.9 )
Ending balance $ 9.7 $ 11.1
The following table illustrates franchise and development fees expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied as of June 26, 2024:
Fiscal Year Franchise and Development Fees Revenue Recognition
2025 $ 0.9
2026 0.8
2027 0.7
2028 0.6
2029 0.5
Thereafter 6.2
$ 9.7
Deferred Gift Card Revenues
Total deferred revenues related to our gift cards include the full value of unredeemed gift card balances less recognized breakage and the unamortized portion of third-party fees. The following table reflects the changes in the Gift card liability for fiscal years ended on June 26, 2024 and June 28, 2023:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Beginning balance $ 73.0 $ 83.9
Gift card sales 122.2 127.1
Gift card redemptions recognized to Company sales ( 119.5 ) ( 121.7 )
Gift card breakage recognized to Company sales
( 11.1 ) ( 16.5 )
Other 0.2 0.2
Ending balance $ 64.8 $ 73.0
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3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts because of the short maturity of these items.
The carrying amount of long-term debt outstanding related to our revolving credit facility approximates fair value as the interest rate on this instrument approximates current market rates (Level 2). As of the end of fiscal 2024, there was no outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility. Refer to Note 7 - Debt for more information regarding our long-term debt including our 5.000% and 8.250% notes. The fair values of these notes are based on quoted market prices and are considered Level 2 fair value measurements, and the carrying amounts and the fair values are as follows:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
5.000 % notes $ 349.8 $ 349.6 $ 349.0 $ 343.5
8.250% notes
345.2 367.8 344.3 348.3
We review the carrying amounts of non-financial assets, primarily long-lived property and equipment, finance lease assets, operating lease assets, reacquired franchise rights, goodwill and transferable liquor licenses annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the fair value may not substantially exceed the carrying amount. We determined the fair values of property and equipment, including finance lease assets, operating lease assets and reacquired franchise rights are based on Level 3 fair value measurements. The fair values of transferable liquor licenses are based on prices in the open market for licenses in the same or similar jurisdictions and are categorized as Level 2. We record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value.
During fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 we impaired certain long-lived assets and operating lease assets primarily related to 35 and 38 underperforming Chili’s restaurants, respectively. The table below presents the carrying values and related charges recorded on these impaired restaurants for the periods presented:
Impairment Charges
Pre-Impairment Carrying Value Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Property and equipment $ 10.2 $ 10.2 $ 9.3 $ 10.2
Reacquired franchise rights 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3
Operating lease assets 21.4 21.4 2.5 1.5
Total $ 32.0 $ 31.9 $ 12.2 $ 12.0
During fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 we impaired certain transferable liquor licenses with related charges of $ 0.1 million in each of the respective fiscal years.
All impairment charges were included in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the periods presented. Refer to Note 13 - Other Gains and Charges for more information.
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4. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES
There have been no impairments of Goodwill for the fiscal years ended June 26, 2024, June 28, 2023 and June 29, 2022. The changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill by segment are as follows:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Chili’s Maggiano’s Consolidated Chili’s Maggiano’s Consolidated
Balance at beginning of year $ 156.6 $ 38.4 $ 195.0 $ 156.7 $ 38.4 $ 195.1
Changes in goodwill:
Foreign currency translation adjustment ( 0.2 ) — ( 0.2 ) ( 0.1 ) — ( 0.1 )
Balance at end of year $ 156.4 $ 38.4 $ 194.8 $ 156.6 $ 38.4 $ 195.0
Intangible assets, net are as follows:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount
Definite-lived intangible assets
Chili’s reacquired franchise rights (1)
$ 26.0 $ ( 16.2 ) $ 9.8 $ 28.4 $ ( 14.9 ) $ 13.5
Chili’s other 0.4 ( 0.4 ) — 0.4 ( 0.4 ) —
$ 26.4 $ ( 16.6 ) $ 9.8 $ 28.8 $ ( 15.3 ) $ 13.5
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Chili’s liquor licenses $ 9.3 $ 9.6
Maggiano’s liquor licenses 0.8 0.8
$ 10.1 $ 10.4
(1) The carrying value of Definite-lived intangible assets was adjusted for closure write offs and impairment charges in fiscal 2024 and 2023.
Amortization expenses for all definite-lived intangible assets were recorded in Depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Definite-lived intangibles amortization expense $ 3.0 $ 3.2 $ 3.0
Annual amortization expenses for definite-lived intangible assets are estimated to be $ 2.7 million for fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026, $ 2.6 million for fiscal 2027, $ 0.9 million fiscal 2028 and $ 0.5 million for fiscal 2029.
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5. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Other accrued liabilities consist of the following:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Insurance $ 31.4 $ 29.3
Property tax 24.6 24.5
Sales tax 18.4 17.3
Interest 18.1 6.4
Current installments of finance lease obligations 14.1 10.2
Utilities and services 10.0 10.4
Other 28.1 18.2
$ 144.7 $ 116.3
6. LEASES
As of June 26, 2024, 1,121 of our 1,171 Company-owned restaurant facilities were leased. We typically lease our restaurant facilities through ground leases (where we lease land only, but construct the building and leasehold improvements) or retail leases (where we lease the land/retail space and building, but construct the leasehold improvements). As of June 26, 2024, the restaurant leases have cumulative renewal clauses of 3 to 30 years at our option. Our leased restaurants typically have an initial lease term of 10 to 20 years, with one or more renewal terms ranging from 1 to 10 years. The leases typically provide for a fixed rental or a fixed rental plus percentage rentals based on sales volume. In addition to our restaurant facilities, we also lease our corporate headquarters location and certain equipment. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material covenant restrictions.
Consolidated Balance Sheet Disclosure of Lease Amounts
The following table includes a detail of lease assets and liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
June 26, 2024
Finance
Leases (1)
Operating
Leases (2)
Total Leases
Lease assets $ 93.4 $ 1,095.2 $ 1,188.6
Current lease liabilities 14.1 114.1 128.2
Long-term lease liabilities 91.3 1,084.5 1,175.8
Total lease liabilities $ 105.4 $ 1,198.6 $ 1,304.0
June 28, 2023
Finance
Leases (1)
Operating
Leases (2)
Total Leases
Lease assets $ 51.3 $ 1,134.9 $ 1,186.2
Current lease liabilities 10.2 112.4 122.6
Long-term lease liabilities 57.6 1,125.8 1,183.4
Total lease liabilities $ 67.8 $ 1,238.2 $ 1,306.0
(1) Finance lease assets are recorded in Property and equipment, at cost , and the related current and long-term lease liabilities are recorded within Other accrued liabilities and Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments , respectively.
(2) Operating lease assets are recorded in Operating lease assets and the related current and long-term lease liabilities are recorded within Operating lease liabilities and Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion, respectively.
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Disclosure of Lease Amounts
The components of lease expenses, including variable lease costs primarily consisting of rent based on a percentage of sales, common area maintenance and real estate tax charges, and short-term lease expenses for leases with lease terms less than twelve months are included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Operating lease cost $ 182.5 $ 181.0 $ 173.7
Finance lease amortization 14.0 19.7 21.9
Finance lease interest 4.2 4.1 5.5
Short-term lease cost 0.3 0.3 0.6
Variable lease cost 63.4 63.5 60.5
Sublease income ( 1.2 ) ( 2.8 ) ( 4.2 )
Total lease costs, net $ 263.2 $ 265.8 $ 258.0
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Disclosure of Lease Amounts
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash paid related to lease liabilities
Operating leases
$ 186.3 $ 184.3 $ 171.1
Finance leases 4.2 4.1 5.5
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash paid related to lease liabilities
Finance leases 20.1 22.1 23.7
Non-cash lease assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities
Operating leases (1)
82.6 101.7 255.4
Finance leases 53.7 0.3 13.4
(1) Non-cash operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities were higher in fiscal 2022 primarily due to the new and assumed operating lease additions associated with the 68 restaurants purchased from three former franchisees, including sale leaseback transactions on six of the acquired restaurants. The combined transactions resulted in increased operating lease assets of $ 86.8 million as of the end of fiscal 2022, and cash proceeds of $ 20.5 million were received from the sale leaseback transactions. Additionally, the modifications of 25 leases in fiscal 2022 from finance leases to operating leases, resulted in increased operating lease assets of $ 47.9 million.
Weighted Average Lease Term and Discount Rate
Other information related to leases is as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Finance Leases Operating Leases Finance Leases Operating Leases
Weighted average remaining lease term 7.4 years 11.6 years 9.9 years 11.8 years
Weighted average discount rate 5.9 % 6.0 % 5.5 % 5.8 %
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Lease Maturity Analysis
Finance leases and Operating leases total future lease payments represent the contractual obligations due under the lease agreements, including cancellable option periods where we are reasonably assured to exercise the options. As of June 26, 2024, the future minimum lease payments on finance and operating leases, as well as sublease income were as follows:
June 26, 2024
Fiscal Year Finance Leases Operating Leases Sublease Income
2025 $ 19.8 $ 180.7 $ 0.9
2026 22.9 174.8 0.8
2027 22.8 157.6 0.7
2028 22.9 139.1 0.4
2029 8.4 128.8 0.3
Thereafter 33.4 917.0 0.5
Total future lease payments 130.2 1,698.0 $ 3.6
Less: Imputed interest 24.8 499.4
Present value of lease liability $ 105.4 $ 1,198.6
Pre-Commencement Leases
In fiscal 2024, we executed four leases for new Chili’s locations and one lease for a new Maggiano’s location with undiscounted fixed payments over the initial term of $ 15.5 million. These leases will commence when the landlords make the property available to us for new restaurant construction. We will assess the reasonably certain lease term at the lease commencement date.
7. DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Revolving credit facility $ — $ 161.3
5.000% notes (1)
350.0 350.0
8.250% notes
350.0 350.0
Finance lease obligations 105.4 67.8
Total long-term debt 805.4 929.1
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts ( 5.0 ) ( 6.7 )
Total long-term debt, less unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts 800.4 922.4
Less: current installments of finance lease obligations (2)
( 14.1 ) ( 10.2 )
Total long-term debt, less current portion $ 786.3 $ 912.2
(1) Obligations under our 5.000% notes, which mature on October 1, 2024 , have been classified as long-term, reflecting our intent and ability to refinance these notes through our existing revolving credit facility.
(2) Current installments of finance lease obligations, for the periods presented, are recorded within Other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 5 - Accrued Liabilities for further details.
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Excluding finance lease obligations and interest, our long-term debt maturities for the five fiscal years following June 26, 2024 and thereafter are as follows:
Fiscal Year Long-Term Debt
2025 $ 350.0
2026 —
2027 —
2028 —
2029 —
Thereafter 350.0
$ 700.0
Revolving Credit Facility
The $ 900.0 million revolving credit facility, as amended, matures on August 18, 2026 and bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus an applicable margin of 1.60 % to 2.35 % and an undrawn commitment fee of 0.25 % to 0.35 %, both based on a function of our debt-to-cash-flow ratio. As of June 26, 2024, our interest rate was 6.94 % consisting of SOFR of 5.34 % plus the applicable margin and spread adjustment of 1.60 %. As of June 26, 2024, there was $ 900.0 million of borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility.
8.250 % Notes
In fiscal 2023, we issued $ 350.0 million of 8.250 % se nior notes due July 15, 2030 (the “2030 Notes”). The 2030 Notes require semi-annual interest payments in arrears, on each January 15 and July 15, which began on January 15, 2024.
5.000 % Notes
In fiscal 2017, we issued $ 350.0 million of 5.000 % senior notes due October 1, 2024 (the “2024 Notes”). The notes require semi-annual interest payments which began on April 1, 2017.
Financial and Other Covenants
The indentures for the 2024 Notes and 2030 Notes contain certain covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations and restrictions on the ability of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the indentures) to (i) create liens on Principal Property (as defined in the Indenture) and (ii) merge, consolidate or amalgamate with or into any other person or sell, transfer, assign, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of their property. These covenants are subject to a number of important conditions, qualifications, exceptions and limitations.
Our debt agreements contain various financial covenants that, among other things, require the maintenance of certain leverage ratios. As of June 26, 2024, we were in compliance with our covenants pursuant to the $900.0 million revolving credit facility and under the terms of the indentures governing our 5.000% and 8.250% notes .
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8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lease Commitments and Guarantees
We have, in certain cases, divested brands or sold restaurants to franchisees and have not been released from lease guarantees for the related restaurants. As of June 26, 2024 and June 28, 2023, we have outstanding lease guarantees or are secondarily liable for $ 15.7 million and $ 16.9 million, respectively. These amounts represent the maximum known potential liability of rent payments under the leases, but outstanding rent payments can exist outside of our knowledge as a result of the landlord and tenant relationship being between two third parties. These leases have been assigned to the buyers and expire at the end of the respective lease terms, which range from fiscal 2025 through fiscal 2035. In the event of default under a lease by an owner of a divested brand, the indemnity and default clauses in our agreements with such third parties and applicable laws govern our ability to pursue and recover amounts we may pay on behalf of such third parties.
We have received notices of default and have been named a party in lawsuits pertaining to some of these leases in circumstances where the current lessee did not pay its rent obligations. We recorded a $ 0.8 million and $ 2.0 million charge related to these leases and lawsuits in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively, which are included in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. We will continue to closely monitor our exposure.
Letters of Credit
We provide letters of credit to various insurers to collateralize obligations for outstanding claims. As of June 26, 2024, we had $ 5.8 million in undrawn standby letters of credit outstanding. All standby letters of credit are renewable within the next 10 months.
Cybersecurity Litigation
In fiscal 2018, we discovered malware at certain Chili’s restaurants that may have resulted in unauthorized access or acquisition of customer payment card data. We settled all claims from payment card companies related to this incident and do not expect material claims from payment card companies in the future. In connection with this event, the Company was also named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (the “Litigation”) relating to this incident. In the Litigation, plaintiffs assert various claims at the Company’s Chili’s restaurants involving customer payment card information and seek monetary damages in excess of $ 5.0 million, injunctive and declaratory relief, and attorney’s fees and costs.
On April 29, 2024, the US Supreme Court denied our petition for certiorari concerning review of the Eleventh Circuit’s decision to uphold plaintiff’s damages calculation. Accordingly, the parties continue to await the trial court’s ruling on the issue of predominance as it relates to class certification in light of the Eleventh Circuit’s ruling on this issue. We believe we have defenses and intend to continue defending the Litigation. As such, as of June 26, 2024, we have concluded that a loss, or range of loss, from this matter is not determinable, therefore, we have not recorded a liability related to the Litigation. We will continue to evaluate this matter based on new information as it becomes available.
Legal Proceedings
Evaluating contingencies related to litigation is a process involving judgment on the potential outcome of future events, and the ultimate resolution of litigated claims may differ from our current analysis. Accordingly, we review the adequacy of accruals and disclosures pertaining to litigated matters each quarter in consultation with legal counsel and we assess the probability and range of possible losses associated with contingencies for potential accrual in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We are engaged in various legal proceedings and have certain unresolved claims pending. Liabilities have been established based on our best estimates of our potential liability in certain of these matters. Based upon consultation with legal counsel, management is of the opinion that there are no matters pending or threatened which are expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
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9. INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes consists of the following:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Domestic $ 161.8 $ 87.8 $ 113.5
Foreign 3.1 3.0 1.7
Income before income taxes $ 164.9 $ 90.8 $ 115.2
The Provision (benefit) for income taxes and effective tax rate consists of the following:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Current income tax expenses:
Federal $ 17.5 $ 12.2 $ 5.8
State 12.3 6.8 3.7
Foreign 0.4 0.2 ( 0.3 )
Total current income tax expenses 30.2 19.2 9.2
Deferred income tax (benefit) expenses:
Federal ( 18.2 ) ( 29.5 ) ( 15.7 )
State ( 2.5 ) ( 2.0 ) 3.7
Foreign 0.1 0.5 0.4
Total deferred income tax (benefit) expenses ( 20.6 ) ( 31.0 ) ( 11.6 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 9.6 $ ( 11.8 ) $ ( 2.4 )
Effective tax rate 5.8 % ( 13.0 ) % ( 2.1 ) %
A reconciliation between the reported Provision (benefit) for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to Income before income taxes is as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Income tax expense at statutory rate $ 34.6 $ 19.0 $ 24.2
FICA and other tax credits ( 34.2 ) ( 34.6 ) ( 32.9 )
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit 7.7 4.7 6.2
Officers' compensation 3.7 0.0 0.9
Stock based compensation tax shortfall (windfall) ( 1.2 ) 0.8 ( 0.7 )
Other ( 1.0 ) ( 1.7 ) ( 0.1 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 9.6 $ ( 11.8 ) $ ( 2.4 )
Our federal statutory tax rate for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 was 21.0 %.
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Deferred Tax and Allowances
The income tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Deferred income tax assets:
Lease liabilities $ 472.4 $ 451.5
Gift cards 8.3 9.2
Insurance reserves 15.2 13.7
Stock-based compensation 10.3 9.5
Federal credit carryover 61.2 59.5
Depreciation and capitalized interest on property and equipment 15.8 —
Net operating losses 4.4 4.2
State credit carryover 1.8 2.1
Restructure charges and impairments 3.0 2.1
Other, net 11.9 9.7
Less: Valuation allowance ( 5.8 ) ( 4.3 )
Total deferred income tax assets 598.5 557.2
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Lease assets 444.0 421.9
Goodwill and other amortization 23.0 23.2
Depreciation and capitalized interest on property and equipment — 0.7
Prepaid expenses 16.8 17.3
Other, net 0.8 0.7
Total deferred income tax liabilities 484.6 463.8
Deferred income taxes, net $ 113.9 $ 93.4
As of June 26, 2024, we have deferred tax assets of $ 5.5 million reflecting the benefit of state loss carryforwards, before federal benefit and valuation allowance, which expire at various dates between 2025 and 2044. We have deferred tax assets of $ 61.2 million of federal and $ 2.3 million of state tax credits, before federal benefit and valuation allowance, which expire at various dates between 2025 and 2044. The recognized deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance and federal benefit, for the state loss carryforwards is $ 2.5 million and the state tax credit carryforwards is $ 0.5 million. There is no valuation allowance on the federal credit carryover and $ 5.1 million is limited by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The valuation allowance is $ 5.8 million at the end of fiscal 2024 to recognize certain deductions and tax credits management believes are more-likely-than-not to not be realized. In assessing whether a deferred tax asset will be realized, we consider the likelihood of the realization, and the reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income, as of June 26, 2024, we believe it is more-likely-than-not that we will realize the benefits of the deferred tax assets, net of the existing valuation allowances.
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Unrecognized Tax Benefits
A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023
Balance at beginning of year $ 2.8 $ 3.7
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 0.4 0.4
Additions (Decreases) based on tax positions related to prior years — 0.1
Expiration of statute of limitations ( 0.3 ) ( 1.4 )
Balance at end of year $ 2.9 $ 2.8
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, which would affect income tax expenses if resolved in our favor was $ 2.3 million and $ 2.2 million as of June 26, 2024 and June 28, 2023, respectively. We do not expect any material changes to our liability for uncertain tax positions in the next 12 months.
We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in Provision (benefit) for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. As of June 26, 2024, we had $ 0.2 million ($ 0.2 million net of a $ 0.0 million Federal deferred tax benefit) of interest and penalties accrued, compared to $ 0.2 million ($ 0.2 million net of a $ 0.0 million Federal deferred tax benefit) as of June 28, 2023.
Our income tax returns are subject to examination by taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which we operate. The periods subject to examination for our federal return are fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2025, and fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2023 for our Canadian returns. State income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three to five years from date return is filed. We have various state income tax returns in the process of examination or settlements. Our federal returns for fiscal 2023 to 2024 are currently under examination through the Internal Revenue Service: Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) program. Our federal return for fiscal 2025 is under examination through the Internal Revenue Service: Bridge Plus program. There are no unrecorded liabilities associated with these examinations.
10. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Retirement of Common Stock
During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the Board of Directors approved the retirement of 10.0 million shares of Treasury stock for a weighted average price per share of $ 30.71 . As of June 26, 2024, 15.3 million shares remain in treasury.
Share Repurchases
Our Board of Directors approved a $ 300.0 million share repurchase program in August 2021. Our share repurchase program is used to return capital to shareholders and to minimize the dilutive impact of stock options and other share-based awards. We evaluate potential share repurchases under our plan based on several factors, including our cash position, share price, operational liquidity, proceeds from divestitures, borrowings and planned investment and financing needs. Repurchased shares are reflected as an increase in Treasury stock within Shareholders’ equity (deficit) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
In fiscal 2024, we repurchased 0.7 million shares of our common stock for $ 21.0 million as part of our share repurchase program and 0.1 million shares of our common stock for $ 4.8 million from team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. These withheld shares of common stock are not considered common stock repurchases under our authorized common stock repurchase plan. In fiscal 2022, the Company repurchased 2.3 million shares of our common stock for $ 96.0 million as part of our share repurchase program. The Company did not repurchase any shares under the repurchase program in fiscal 2023. As of June 26, 2024, approximately $ 183.0 million was available in the share repurchase program.
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11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Our shareholder approved stock-based compensation plans include the Stock Option and Incentive Plan for employees (“Employee Plan”) and the Stock Option and Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants (“Non-Employee Plan” and collectively, the “Plans”). In fiscal 2023, our shareholders approved and we registered an additional 0.3 million shares of common stock of Brinker International, Inc. available for issuance under the Non-Employee Plan. The Plans provide for grants of options to purchase our common stock, performance shares, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and stock appreciation rights. Additionally, grants to eligible employees may vest over a specified period of time or service period, or may contain performance-based conditions. As of June 26, 2024, the total number of shares authorized for issuance to employees and non-employee directors and consultants under the Plans was 39.0 million shares.
Presented below is total stock-based compensation expenses, and the related total income tax benefit recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Stock-based compensation expenses $ 25.9 $ 14.4 $ 18.6
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expenses 4.3 2.6 3.9
Restricted Share Awards
Restricted share awards consist of performance shares and restricted stock units. In fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, eligible employees under the Plans were granted performance shares whose vesting is contingent upon meeting Company performance goals based on our earnings at the end of a three-fiscal-year period. The number of shares that will vest varies depending on the amount of earnings achieved as compared to the target amount. The fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 grants also include a provision that will increase or decrease the number of shares to be vested if Brinker’s relative TSR ranking compared to the peer group falls in the top 25% or bottom 25%, respectively. The number of shares that can vest ranges from 0% of target to 200% of target. Expenses are recognized ratably over the vesting period, or to the date on which retirement eligibility is achieved, if shorter, based upon management’s periodic estimates of the number of shares that will be earned under the Company performance metric.
Restricted stock units granted to eligible employees under the Plans generally vest over a three-year period from the date of grant. Restricted stock units issued to eligible employees under our career equity plan generally vest upon each employee’s retirement from the Company. Expenses are recognized ratably over the vesting period, or to the date on which retirement eligibility is achieved, if shorter. Full or partial vesting of awards may occur upon a change in control (as defined in the Plans), or upon an employee’s death, disability or involuntary termination.
Restricted stock units granted to non-employee directors under the Plans are non-forfeitable and are expensed upon grant. Non-employee directors’ awards have variable distribution dates ranging from one year after grant to two years following departure from the Board.
Restricted share award transactions, including performance shares reflected at target, during fiscal 2024 were as follows (fair value per award in dollars):
Number of
Restricted
Share
Awards Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Award
Restricted share awards outstanding at June 28, 2023 1.5 $ 36.97
Granted 0.7 35.03
Vested ( 0.5 ) 39.18
Forfeited ( 0.1 ) 34.69
Restricted share awards outstanding at June 26, 2024 1.6 $ 35.12
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As of June 26, 2024, unrecognized compensation expenses related to unvested restricted share awards that are expected to vest totaled approximately $ 18.1 million and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The fair value of shares that vested is as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Fair value of restricted share awards vested $ 16.8 $ 16.1 $ 18.1
Stock Options
In fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, certain eligible employees under the Plans were granted performance stock options whose vesting was contingent upon meeting Company performance goals based on our annual earnings at the end of fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2022. Expenses for performance stock options were recognized using a graded-vesting schedule over the vesting period based upon management’s periodic estimates of the number of stock options that ultimately vested. At the end of fiscal 2021, the first performance goal was met, resulting in the vesting of 0.4 million, or one-half, of the outstanding performance stock options. At the end of fiscal 2022, the second performance goal was not met, which resulted in the forfeiture of the remaining 0.4 million performance stock options. The options have a contractual term to exercise of no later than August 31, 2025.
Stock options that do not contain a performance condition were also granted to eligible employees in the fiscal years prior to fiscal 2021. Expenses related to these stock options were recognized using a graded-vesting schedule over the vesting period or to the date on which retirement eligibility was achieved, if shorter. Stock options generally vested over a period of 1 to 4 years and have contractual terms to exercise of 8 years. Full or partial vesting of awards may have occurred upon a change in control (as defined in the Plans), or upon an employee’s death, disability or involuntary termination.
No stock options have been granted in fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023, or fiscal 2022.
Stock option transactions during fiscal 2024 were as follows (option prices in dollars):
Number of
Options Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years) Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Stock options outstanding at June 28, 2023 1.0 $ 40.74
Exercised ( 0.7 ) 40.94
Forfeited or canceled ( 0.1 ) 49.09
Stock options outstanding and exercisable at June 26, 2024 0.2 $ 38.03 1.9 $ 8.5
The intrinsic value and related tax benefit of options exercised is as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 11.5 $ 3.3 $ 0.2
Tax benefit realized on options exercised 1.1 0.8 —
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12. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
We sponsor a qualified defined contribution retirement plan. The plan covers all employees who have attained the age of 21 and have completed 90 days of eligible service.
Eligible employees are allowed to contribute, subject to IRS limitations on total annual contributions, up to 50 % of their base compensation and 100 % of their eligible bonuses, as defined in the plan, to various investment funds. We match, in cash, what an employee contributes at a rate of 100 % of the first 3 % and 50 % of the next 2 % with immediate vesting.
We contributed employer matching contributions in each fiscal year which is recorded to General and administrative in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Employer contributions match expenses $ 13.6 $ 11.9 $ 11.0
13. OTHER GAINS AND CHARGES
Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income consist of the following:
Fiscal Years Ended
June 26, 2024 June 28, 2023 June 29, 2022
Enterprise system implementation costs $ 14.0 $ 4.7 $ 2.4
Restaurant level impairment charges 12.3 12.1 8.5
Restaurant closure asset write-offs and charges 10.1 8.3 3.7
Litigation & claims, net 6.6 2.5 3.4
Lease contingencies 0.8 2.0 3.1
Severance 0.5 3.7 —
Remodel-related asset write-offs 0.5 1.1 4.9
Gain on sale of assets, net ( 2.7 ) ( 3.7 ) —
Other 1.1 2.0 5.2
$ 43.2 $ 32.7 $ 31.2
Enterprise system implementation costs primarily consists of software subscription fees, certain consulting fees, and contract labor associated with the ongoing enterprise system implementation.
Restaurant level impairment charges primarily associated with the following long-lived assets:
• Fiscal 2024 - 35 underperforming Chili’s restaurants. Refer to Note 3 - Fair Value Measurements for further details.
• Fiscal 2023 - 38 underperforming Chili’s restaurants.
• Fiscal 2022 - 30 underperforming Chili’s and two underperforming Maggiano’s restaurants.
Restaurant closure asset write-offs and charges includes costs associated with the closure of certain Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants.
Litigation & claims, net primarily relates to claims on alcohol service cases and legal contingencies.
Lease contingencies includes expenses related to certain sublease receivables and lease guarantees for divested brands when we have determined it is probable that the current lessee will default on the lease obligation. Refer to Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies for additional information about our secondarily liable lease guarantees.
Severance relates to changes in our management team and organizational structure.
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Remodel-related asset write-offs relates to assets that are removed or discarded in connection with Chili’s and Maggiano’s remodel projects.
Gain on sale of assets, net relates to sale of land parcel for a closed Chili’s restaurant in fiscal 2024 and sale of land parcels on three previously closed Chili’s restaurants in fiscal 2023.
14. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our operating segments are Chili’s and Maggiano’s. The Chili’s segment includes the results of our Company-owned Chili’s restaurants, which are principally located in the United States, within the full-service casual dining segment of the industry. The Chili’s segment also includes results of our Canadian Company-owned restaurants and royalties and other fees from our franchised locations in the United States, 27 other countries and two United States territories. The Maggiano’s segment includes the results of our Company-owned Maggiano’s restaurants in the United States as well as royalties and other fees from our domestic franchise business. Costs related to our restaurant support teams for the Chili’s and Maggiano’s brands, including operations, finance, franchise, marketing, human resources and culinary innovation are included in the results of our operating segments. The Corporate segment includes costs related to the common and shared infrastructure, including accounting, information technology, purchasing, guest relations, legal and restaurant development.
Company sales for each operating segment include revenues generated by the operation of Company-owned restaurants including food and beverage sales, net of discounts, Maggiano’s banquet service charge income, gift card breakage, delivery, digital entertainment revenues, merchandise income and are net of gift card discount costs from third-party gift card sales. Franchise revenues for each operating segment include royalties, franchise advertising fees, franchise and development fees and gift card equalization.
We do not rely on any major customers as a source of sales , and the customers and long-lived assets of our operating segments are predominantly located in the United States. There were no material transactions between our operating segments.
Our chief operating decision maker uses Operating income as the measure for assessing performance of our segments. Operating income includes revenues and expenses directly attributable to segment-level results of operations. Restaurant expenses during the years presented primarily included restaurant rent, repairs and maintenance, supplies, utilities, delivery fees, advertising, payment processing fees, franchise and property taxes, workers’ compensation and general liability insurance. supervision expenses, and to-go supplies.
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The following tables reconcile our segment results to our consolidated results reported in accordance with GAAP:
Fiscal Year Ended June 26, 2024
Chili's Maggiano's Corporate Consolidated
Company sales $ 3,876.0 $ 495.1 $ — $ 4,371.1
Franchise revenues 43.3 0.7 — 44.0
Total revenues 3,919.3 495.8 — 4,415.1
Food and beverage costs 990.7 116.9 — 1,107.6
Restaurant labor 1,309.0 158.3 — 1,467.3
Restaurant expenses 1,073.2 139.2 0.5 1,212.9
Depreciation and amortization 147.7 13.1 10.0 170.8
General and administrative 42.8 10.2 130.7 183.7
Other (gains) and charges 26.9 0.6 15.7 43.2
Total operating costs and expenses 3,590.3 438.3 156.9 4,185.5
Operating income (loss) 329.0 57.5 ( 156.9 ) 229.6
Interest expenses 3.9 0.3 60.8 65.0
Other income, net 0.1 — ( 0.4 ) ( 0.3 )
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 325.0 $ 57.2 $ ( 217.3 ) $ 164.9
Segment assets $ 2,158.4 $ 259.1 $ 175.6 $ 2,593.1
Payments for property and equipment 172.0 16.5 10.4 198.9
Fiscal Year Ended June 28, 2023
Chili's Maggiano's Corporate Consolidated
Company sales $ 3,606.7 $ 486.5 $ — $ 4,093.2
Franchise revenues 39.4 0.6 — 40.0
Total revenues 3,646.1 487.1 — 4,133.2
Food and beverage costs 1,022.9 123.4 — 1,146.3
Restaurant labor 1,232.3 157.0 — 1,389.3
Restaurant expenses 966.2 130.4 0.9 1,097.5
Depreciation and amortization 145.3 13.0 10.2 168.5
General and administrative 35.5 7.8 111.2 154.5
Other (gains) and charges 22.0 1.4 9.3 32.7
Total operating costs and expenses 3,424.2 433.0 131.6 3,988.8
Operating income (loss) 221.9 54.1 ( 131.6 ) 144.4
Interest expenses 3.7 0.3 50.9 54.9
Other income, net ( 0.1 ) — ( 1.2 ) ( 1.3 )
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 218.3 $ 53.8 $ ( 181.3 ) $ 90.8
Segment assets $ 2,079.5 $ 244.5 $ 163.0 $ 2,487.0
Payments for property and equipment 158.1 16.6 10.2 184.9
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Fiscal Year Ended June 29, 2022
Chili's Maggiano's Corporate Consolidated
Company sales $ 3,340.5 $ 424.0 $ — $ 3,764.5
Franchise revenues 39.1 0.5 — 39.6
Total revenues 3,379.6 424.5 — 3,804.1
Food and beverage costs 945.9 102.6 — 1,048.5
Restaurant labor 1,146.5 141.6 — 1,288.1
Restaurant expenses 849.8 117.9 0.6 968.3
Depreciation and amortization 139.8 13.4 11.2 164.4
General and administrative 33.3 8.0 102.8 144.1
Other (gains) and charges 23.3 — 7.9 31.2
Total operating costs and expenses 3,138.6 383.5 122.5 3,644.6
Operating income (loss) 241.0 41.0 ( 122.5 ) 159.5
Interest expenses 5.1 0.4 40.6 46.1
Other income, net ( 0.3 ) — ( 1.5 ) ( 1.8 )
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 236.2 $ 40.6 $ ( 161.6 ) $ 115.2
Payments for property and equipment $ 133.7 $ 9.1 $ 7.5 $ 150.3
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.