UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended December 29, 2021
Commission File Number 1-10275
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of January 28, 2022: 44,599,164 shares
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
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| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other (gains) and charges | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Interest expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic net income per share | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income per share | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except per share amounts)
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| Furniture and equipment | |||||||||||
| Construction-in-progress | |||||||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ( | |||||||||
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| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | |||||||||||
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| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | |||||||||||
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| Accounts payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Gift card liability | |||||||||||
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| Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments | |||||||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion | |||||||||||
| Other liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) | |||||||||||
| Shareholders’ deficit | |||||||||||
Common stock ( | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ( | |||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost ( | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total shareholders’ deficit | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
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| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | |||||||||||
| Restructure and impairment charges | |||||||||||
| Net loss on disposal of assets | |||||||||||
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| Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the impact of acquisitions: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Inventories | ( | ||||||||||
| Restaurant supplies | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | ( | ||||||||||
| Operating lease assets, net of liabilities | ( | ||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Gift card liability | |||||||||||
| Accrued payroll | ( | ( | |||||||||
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| Payments for property and equipment | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Payments for franchise restaurant acquisitions | ( | ||||||||||
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| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
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| Borrowings on revolving credit facility | |||||||||||
| Payments on revolving credit facility | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Purchases of treasury stock | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Payments on long-term debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Payments for debt issuance costs | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Payments of dividends | ( | ( | |||||||||
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| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ||||||||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Footnote Index
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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
References to “Brinker,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” in this Form 10-Q refer to Brinker International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and any predecessor companies of Brinker International, Inc. Our Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) as of December 29, 2021 and June 30, 2021, and for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 and December 23, 2020, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
We are 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 well as virtual brands including It’s Just Wings® and Maggiano’s Italian Classics™. At December 29, 2021, we owned, operated or franchised 1,653 restaurants, consisting of 1,182 Company-owned restaurants and 471 franchised restaurants, located in the United States, 28 countries and two United States territories.
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 year 2022 contains 52 weeks and will end on June 29, 2022. Fiscal year 2021 ended on June 30, 2021 and contained 53 weeks.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“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 (Unaudited), and the reported amounts of revenues and costs and expenses in the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary to fairly state the interim operating results, financial position and cash flows for the respective periods. However, these operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, have been omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our June 30, 2021 Form 10-K. We believe the disclosures are sufficient for interim financial reporting purposes. All amounts in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are presented in millions unless otherwise specified.
Foreign Currency Translation
The foreign currency translation adjustment included in Comprehensive income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) represents the unrealized impact of translating the financial statements of our Canadian restaurants from Canadian dollars to United States dollars. This amount is not included in Net income and would only be realized upon disposition of our Canadian restaurants. The related Accumulated other comprehensive loss is presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
In March 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was declared a global pandemic and a National Public Health Emergency. The spread of COVID-19 has prompted changes in consumer behavior and social distancing preferences as well as dining room closures and dining room capacity restrictions mandated or encouraged by federal, state and local governments. The number of open dining rooms and the dining room capacity restrictions have fluctuated over the course of the pandemic based on state and local mandates, which has resulted in significant impacts to our guest traffic and sales primarily in fiscal 2021.
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New Accounting Standards Implemented in Fiscal 2022
We reviewed all accounting pronouncements that became effective for our fiscal 2022 and determined that either they were not applicable or they did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). We also reviewed all recently issued accounting pronouncements to be adopted in future periods and determined that they are not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
2. CHILI’S RESTAURANT ACQUISITIONS
On October 31, 2021, we completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities related to 37 previously franchised Chili’s restaurants located in the Great Lakes and Northeast region of the United States, the “Great Lakes Region Acquisition.” Pro-forma financial information of the acquisition is not presented due to the immaterial impact of the financial results of the acquired restaurants in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
The total purchase price of $56.0 million, excluding post-closing adjustments, was funded with borrowings from our existing credit facility. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination. The assets and liabilities of these restaurants were recorded at their preliminary fair values and are subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed and additional information about the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed becomes available. The final purchase price allocation is expected to be completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. The results of operations, and assets and liabilities, of these restaurants are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) from the date of acquisition.
On September 2, 2021, we completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities related to 23 previously franchised Chili’s restaurants located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, the “Mid-Atlantic Region Acquisition.” Pro-forma financial information of the acquisition is not presented due to the immaterial impact of the financial results of the acquired restaurants in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
The total purchase price of $48.0 million, excluding post-closing adjustments, was funded with borrowings from our existing credit facility and proceeds from a sale leaseback transaction completed simultaneously with the acquisition (refer to Note 9 - Leases for further details on the sale leaseback transaction). We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination. The assets and liabilities of these restaurants were recorded at their preliminary fair values and are subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed and additional information about the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed becomes available. The final purchase price allocation is expected to be completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. The results of operations, and assets and liabilities, of these restaurants are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) from the date of acquisition.
The fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired were primarily based on significant inputs not observable in an active market, including estimates of replacement costs, future cash flows and discount rates. These inputs
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represent Level 3 fair value measurements as defined under GAAP. The preliminary amounts recorded for the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities at the acquisition date are as follows:
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Property and equipment(2) | |||||||||||
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| Current liabilities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities, less current portion | ( | ||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion(2) | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net assets acquired(4) | $ | $ | |||||||||
(1)Reacquired franchise rights related to the Mid-Atlantic Region acquisition and Great Lakes Region acquisition both have weighted average amortization periods of approximately 15 years.
(2)Refer to Note 9 - Leases for further details.
(3)Goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The portion of the purchase price attributable to goodwill represents the benefits expected as a result of the acquisition, including sales and unit growth opportunities, and the benefit of the assembled workforce of the acquired restaurants.
(4)Net assets acquired at fair value related to the Mid-Atlantic Region acquisition are equal to the total purchase price of $48.0 million, less $0.3 million of closing adjustments. Net assets acquired at fair value related to the Great Lakes Region acquisition are equal to the total purchase price of $56.0 million, plus $1.1 million of closing adjustments.
3. 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 our 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 (Unaudited).
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The following table reflects the changes in deferred franchise and development fees between June 30, 2021 and December 29, 2021:
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| Balance as of June 30, 2021 | $ | ||||
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Amount recognized for Chili's restaurant acquisitions(1) | ( | ||||
| Amount recognized to Franchise and other revenues | ( | ||||
| Balance as of December 29, 2021 | $ | ||||
(1) The remaining deferred franchise and development fee balances associated with the 60 acquired Chili’s restaurants were recognized as of the acquisition dates in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). Refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisitions for further details.
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 December 29, 2021:
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| Remainder of 2022 | $ | ||||
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Deferred Gift Card Revenues
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 between June 30, 2021 and December 29, 2021:
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| Balance as of June 30, 2021 | $ | ||||
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| Gift card redemptions recognized to Company sales | ( | ||||
| Gift card breakage recognized to Franchise and other revenues | ( | ||||
Balance as of December 29, 2021 | $ | ||||
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4. OTHER GAINS AND CHARGES
Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) consist of the following:
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| Lease contingencies | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| COVID-19 related charges | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Fiscal 2022
•Lease contingencies were recorded for potential lease defaults on certain lease guarantees and subleases. Refer to Note 14 - Contingencies for additional information about our secondarily liable lease guarantees.
•Remodel-related costs related to existing fixed asset write-offs associated with the ongoing Chili’s and Maggiano’s remodel projects.
•Acquisition-related costs, net primarily related to the 60 restaurants acquired from franchisees in the first and the second quarter, refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisitions for further details.
•Enterprise system implementation costs primarily consisted of consulting fees and subscription fees related to the ongoing enterprise system implementation.
•Restaurant closure charges primarily related to closure costs and leases associated with certain closed Chili’s restaurants.
•COVID-19 related charges primarily consisted of an employee retention credit as allowed under the CARES Act in the second quarter and credits received as part of the 2021 New Mexico Senate Bill 1 in the first quarter, partially offset by charges for employee assistance and related payroll taxes for certain team members.
Fiscal 2021
•Remodel-related costs related to fixed asset disposals associated with the ongoing Chili’s remodel initiative.
•Restaurant closure charges primarily related to closure costs and leases associated with certain closed Chili’s restaurants.
•COVID-19 related charges primarily consisted of employee assistance costs and other expenses for the conversion of certain parking lots into dining areas, and initial purchases of face masks and hand sanitizers required to reopen dining rooms.
•Restaurant impairment charges primarily related to the long-lived and operating lease assets of 10 underperforming Chili’s restaurants and three underperforming Maggiano’s restaurants that we continue to operate.
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5. INCOME TAXES
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| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective income tax rate | % | ( | % | % | ( | % | |||||||||||||||||
The federal statutory tax rate for the periods presented was 21.0 %. Our effective income tax rate for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 was lower than the federal statutory rate primarily due to the favorable impact from the FICA tip tax credit. The twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021 also included the favorable impact of excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation.
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:
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| December 29, 2021 | |||||
Income tax expense at statutory rate - | $ | ||||
| FICA tip tax credit | ( | ||||
| Stock-based compensation excess tax benefits | ( | ||||
| State income taxes, net of federal benefit | |||||
| Other | ( | ||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes - | $ | ||||
6. 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:
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| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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7. 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 has Company-owned restaurants in Canada, and franchised locations in the United States, 28 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 the results from our domestic franchise business. The Other segment includes 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. The Other segment also includes costs related to the common and shared infrastructure, including accounting, information technology, purchasing, guest relations, legal and restaurant development.
Company sales for each segment include revenues generated by the operation of Company-owned restaurants including gift card redemptions and revenues from our It’s Just Wings and Maggiano’s Italian Classics virtual brands. Franchise and other revenues for each operating segment include royalties, gift card breakage, Maggiano’s banquet service charge income, delivery income, digital entertainment revenue, franchise advertising fees, franchise and development fees, gift card equalization and gift card discount costs from third-party gift card sales.
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 periods presented primarily included restaurant rent, supplies, utilities, property and equipment maintenance, delivery fees, credit card processing fees, property taxes and worker’s comp and general liability insurance.
The following tables reconcile our segment results to our consolidated results reported in accordance with GAAP:
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| Other income, net | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Chili’s segment information for fiscal 2022 includes the results of operations and the preliminary fair value of assets related to the 60 restaurants purchased from two former franchisees subsequent to the acquisition dates. Refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisitions for further details.
8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability, or the exit price, in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value measurements are categorized in three levels based on the types of significant inputs used, as follows:
| Level 1 | Unadjusted 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 | ||||
Non-Financial Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
We review the carrying amounts of long-lived property and equipment including finance lease assets, operating lease assets, reacquired franchise rights and transferable liquor licenses annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the fair value may not substantially exceed the carrying amount. We record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. All impairment charges were included in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the periods presented.
Intangibles, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) includes both indefinite-lived intangible assets such as transferable liquor licenses and definite-lived intangible assets such as reacquired franchise rights and trademarks. Intangibles, net included accumulated amortization associated with definite-lived intangible assets at December 29, 2021 and June 30, 2021, of $10.8 million and $9.6 million, respectively.
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Definite Lived Assets Impairment
Definite lived assets include property and equipment, including finance lease assets, operating lease assets and reacquired franchise rights. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021, no indicators of impairment were identified.
Indefinite Lived Assets Impairment
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. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 and December 23, 2020, no indicators of impairment were identified.
Goodwill
We review the carrying amounts of goodwill annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We may elect to perform a qualitative assessment for our reporting units to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying value. If a qualitative assessment is not performed, or if the result of the qualitative assessment indicates a potential impairment, then the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the implied fair value of the goodwill.
Related to the qualitative assessment, changes in circumstances existing at the measurement date or at other times in the future, such as declines in our market capitalization, as well as in the market capitalization of other companies in the restaurant industry, declines in sales at our restaurants, and significant adverse changes in the operating environment for the restaurant industry could result in an impairment loss of all or a portion of our goodwill. We performed our annual goodwill impairment analysis in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 using a qualitative approach based on these factors and no indicators of impairment were identified. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021, management concluded that no triggering event occurred.
Our ability to operate dining and banquet rooms and generate off-premise sales at our restaurants is critical to avoiding a future triggering event as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Management’s judgments about the impact of the pandemic could change as additional developments occur. We will continue to monitor and evaluate our results in future periods to determine if a more detailed assessment is necessary.
Chili’s Restaurant Acquisitions
In the first two quarters of fiscal 2022, we completed the acquisition of 60 Chili’s restaurants from two former franchisees. The preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for these restaurants utilized Level 3 inputs. The fair values of intangible assets acquired were primarily based on significant inputs not observable in an active market, including estimates of replacement costs, future cash flows, and discount rates. Refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisitions for further details.
Other Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt. 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.
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Long-Term Debt
The carrying amount of debt outstanding related to our revolving credit facility approximates fair value as the interest rate on this instrument approximates current market rates (Level 2). The fair values of the 3.875 % and 5.000 % notes are based on quoted market prices and are considered Level 2 fair value measurements.
The carrying amounts and fair values of the 3.875 % notes and 5.000 % notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts, are as follows:
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9. LEASES
We typically lease our restaurant facilities through ground leases (where we lease land only, but construct the building and improvements) or retail leases (where we lease the land/retail space and building). In addition to our restaurant facilities, we also lease our corporate headquarters location and certain equipment.
Lease Amounts Included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
The components of lease expenses included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) were as follows:
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Pre-Commencement Leases
As of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we have 17 pre-commencement leases for new Chili’s locations with undiscounted fixed payments over the initial term of $25.4 million. These leases are expected to commence in the next 12 months and are expected to have an economic lease term of 20 years. 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.
Significant Changes in Leases during the Period
In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, as part of the Chili’s Mid-Atlantic Region Acquisition, we assumed 11 new real estate operating leases included in the balances at December 29, 2021. At December 29, 2021, the balances associated with these new leases in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) include Operating lease assets of $23.3 million, Operating lease liabilities of $0.6 million, and Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion of $22.9 million. The leases were recorded net of prepaid rent at the date of acquisition.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2022, as part of the Chili’s Great Lakes Region Acquisition, we assumed 26 new real estate operating leases included in the balances at December 29, 2021. At December 29, 2021, the balances associated with these new leases in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) include Operating lease assets of $47.7 million, Operating lease liabilities of $1.5 million, and Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current
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portion of $46.7 million. The leases were recorded net of purchase price accounting adjustments and prepaid rent at the date of acquisition. Refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisitions for further details.
Restaurant Properties Sale Leaseback Transaction
In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, simultaneous with the Mid-Atlantic Region Acquisition, we completed sale leaseback transactions on six of the acquired restaurants. The properties were sold at their acquisition cost resulting in proceeds of $20.5 million with no gain or loss.
The initial terms of all leases we entered into as part of the sale leaseback transactions are for 15 years, plus renewal options at our discretion. All of the leases were determined to be operating leases. Rent expenses associated with these operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms under ASC 842. At December 29, 2021, the balances associated with these new leases in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) include Operating lease assets of $18.1 million, Operating lease liabilities of $0.4 million, and Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion of $17.7 million.
10. DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
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(1)Current installments of long-term debt consist only of finance leases for the periods presented and are recorded within Other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). Refer to Note 11 - Accrued and Other Liabilities for further details.
Revolving Credit Facility
On August 18, 2021, we revised our existing $1.0 billion revolving credit facility to an $800.0 million revolving credit facility to extend the maturity date and provide additional flexibility. In the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021, net borrowings of $132.5 million were drawn on the revolving credit facility. As of December 29, 2021, $496.2 million of credit was available under the new revolving credit facility.
The $800.0 million revolving credit facility matures on August 18, 2026 and bears interest of LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 1.500 % to 2.250 % and an undrawn commitment fee of 0.250 % to 0.350 %, both based on a function of our debt-to-cash-flow ratio. As of December 29, 2021, our interest rate was 1.875 % consisting of LIBOR of 0.125 % plus the applicable margin of 1.750 %.
In the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021, we incurred and capitalized $3.1 million of debt issuance costs associated with the new revolver, which are included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
Financial Covenants
Our debt agreements contain various financial covenants that, among other things, require the maintenance of certain leverage ratios. As of December 29, 2021, we were in compliance with our covenants pursuant to the $800.0
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11. ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Other accrued liabilities consist of the following:
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(1)Other primarily consists of contingent lease liabilities related to our lease guarantees, guest deposits for Maggiano’s banquets, rent-related accruals, certain exit-related lease accruals, deferred franchise and development fees, charitable donations and other various accruals. Refer to Note 14 - Contingencies for additional information about our secondarily liable lease guarantees.
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12. SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
The changes in Total shareholders’ deficit during the twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 and December 23, 2020, respectively, were as follows:
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Share Repurchases
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
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planned investment and financing needs. Repurchased shares are reflected as an increase in Treasury stock within Shareholders’ deficit in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, our share repurchase program was suspended in response to the business downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2021, our Board of Directors reinstated the share repurchase program, allowing for a total available repurchase authority of $300.0 million. In the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021, we repurchased 1.6 million shares of our common stock for $74.7 million, including 1.5 million shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and 0.1 million shares purchased from team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. As of December 29, 2021, approximately $230.0 million was available under our share repurchase authorizations.
Stock-based Compensation
The following table presents the restricted share awards granted and related weighted average fair value per share amounts.
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Dividends
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, our Board of Directors voted to suspend the quarterly cash dividend in response to liquidity needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 and December 23, 2020, dividends paid were solely related to the accrued dividends for restricted share awards that were granted prior to the suspension and vested in the period. Restricted share award dividends are accrued in Other accrued liabilities for the current portion to vest within 12 months, and Other liabilities for the portion that will vest after one year.
13. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
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(1)The twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021 primarily included operating lease additions associated with the 60 restaurants purchased from two former franchisees. Refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisitions and to Note 9 - Leases for further details.
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14. CONTINGENCIES
Lease Commitments
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 December 29, 2021 and June 30, 2021, we have outstanding lease guarantees or are secondarily liable for an estimated $31.9 million and $29.2 million, respectively. These amounts represent the maximum potential liability of rent payments under the leases. These leases have been assigned to the buyers and expire at the end of the respective lease terms, which range from fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2027.
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. In the event of default under a lease by a franchisee or 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 parties. As of December 29, 2021, we have recorded contingent liabilities of $4.0 million for our estimated exposure of the lease defaults related to these lease guarantees. These contingent liabilities are classified within Other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
Letters of Credit
We provide letters of credit to various insurers to collateralize obligations for outstanding claims. As of December 29, 2021, we had $5.8 million in undrawn standby letters of credit outstanding. All standby letters of credit are renewable within the next 10 months.
Cyber Security 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 in the future. 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 November 16, 2021, we submitted our appellate brief to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals seeking to overturn the district court’s class certification orders. The US Chamber of Commerce and the Restaurant Law Center/Retail Litigation Center/National Retail Federation filed respective amicus briefs in support of our position two weeks later. Plaintiffs filed their response brief on January 6, 2022. Our reply brief is due on February 28, 2022.
We believe we have defenses and intend to continue defending the Litigation. As such, as of December 29, 2021, 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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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help you understand our Company, our operations, and our current operating environment. For an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our performance during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 and December 23, 2020, the MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this quarterly report. All amounts within the MD&A are presented in millions unless otherwise specified.
Overview
We are 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 well as virtual brands including It’s Just Wings® and Maggiano’s Italian Classics™. At December 29, 2021, we owned, operated or franchised 1,653 restaurants, consisting of 1,182 Company-owned restaurants and 471 franchised restaurants, located in the United States, 28 countries and two United States territories. Our restaurant brands, Chili’s and Maggiano’s, are both operating segments and reporting units.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
In March 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was declared a global pandemic and a National Public Health Emergency. The spread of COVID-19 has prompted changes in consumer behavior and social distancing preferences as well as dining room closures and dining room capacity restrictions mandated or encouraged by federal, state and local governments. The number of open dining rooms and the dining room capacity restrictions have fluctuated over the course of the pandemic based on state and local mandates, which has resulted in significant impacts to our guest traffic and sales primarily in fiscal 2021.
Chili’s and Maggiano’s ability to continue serving guests during the COVID-19 pandemic is the result of our strategic decision to invest in technology, virtual brands, and off-premise capabilities including online ordering, mobile app ordering, curbside service and third-party delivery.
We have experienced limited material shortages and service disruptions in our supply chain and in the availability of labor to operate our restaurants. We also experienced an increase in employee turnover in the first two quarters of fiscal 2022. We recognize there is significant demand for talent and are actively working to safeguard, engage, attract and retain our employees. It is possible that shortages or disruptions could increase during fiscal 2022 as demand for goods, transportation and labor increases.
Impact on Financial Outlook
The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be reasonably estimated due to the uncertainty about the extent and duration of the spread of the virus, the availability, acceptance and efficacy of preventative vaccines, the emergence and impact of new COVID-19 variants and changing government restrictions. Additional impacts to the business may arise that we are not aware of currently. We will continue to closely monitor and adapt to the evolving situation.
Operations Strategy
We are committed to strategies and a Company culture that we believe will improve guest traffic, grow sales and profits, and engage team members. Our strategies and culture are intended to differentiate our brands from the competition and to focus on the guest experience. We are effectively and efficiently managing our restaurants to establish a lasting presence for our brands in key markets around the world. Our primary strategy is to make our guests feel special through great food and quality service so that they return to our restaurants.
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Guest Engagement Through Technology - We have invested in our technology and off-premise options as more guests are opting for To-Go and delivery. Chili’s partnership with DoorDash has been instrumental in growing off-premise business and offering our guests continued service during the COVID-19 pandemic. We leveraged technology so that DoorDash orders are sent directly into our point of sale system, creating efficiencies and a system that allows us to better serve our guests. We believe that guests will continue to prefer convenience and off-premise options. We plan to continue investments in our technology systems to support our To-Go and delivery capabilities.
In dining rooms, we use tabletop devices to engage our guests at the table. These devices allow guests to pay at the table, reordering, digital entertainment, guest feedback and interaction with our My Chili’s Rewards program. Our My Chili’s Rewards loyalty program offers free chips and salsa or a non-alcoholic beverage to members based on their visit frequency. We customize offerings for these guests based on their purchase behavior, and we continue to shift more of our overall marketing spend to these customized channels and promotions. We believe this strategy gives us a sustained competitive advantage over independent restaurants and the majority of our competitors.
Chili’s - Chili’s strategy is to differentiate from our competitors with a flexible platform of value offerings at both lunch and dinner and to connect with our guests through our My Chili’s Rewards loyalty program. We are committed to offering consistent, quality products at a price point that is compelling to our guests. Our value platforms allow guests to mix and match select menu items at a discounted price as part of the every-day base menu. Additionally, we have continued our Margarita of the Month promotion that features a premium-liquor margarita every month at an every-day value price of $5.00. Most of our value propositions are available for guests to enjoy in our dining rooms or off-premise.
Chili’s off-premise dining options, including our virtual brands It’s Just Wings and Maggiano’s Italian Classics, are also a critical part of our strategy. In the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021, Chili’s off-premise sales, including both to-go and delivery, were approximately 35% of Company sales, with approximately 53% coming from To-Go and 47% from delivery. We regularly evaluate our processes and menu at Chili’s to identify opportunities where we can improve our service quality and food. We continue to focus on our core equities and improving guest satisfaction with our food and service by improving execution of our operations standards.
Maggiano’s - At Maggiano’s, we believe our focus on operating fundamentals and technology provide the foundation for future efficiencies and growth. For example, Maggiano’s delivery partnership with DoorDash makes third party delivery more sustainable and efficient for the brand to operate. In addition to the DoorDash platform, our guests have the ability to order delivery directly through the Maggiano’s website. During the pandemic, Maggiano’s has leveraged off-premise dining options, including It’s Just Wings, to sustain revenues. Maggiano’s historically hosts a significant portion of its banquets in the holiday season during the second and third quarters of the fiscal year.
Virtual Brands - We are investing in virtual brands, restaurant-like menu offerings that are only available for purchase digitally, to drive restaurant traffic and sales growth. We expect that our virtual brands will enable us to capitalize on the growth in off-premise dining and to leverage excess kitchen capacity in our existing restaurant infrastructure, while adding minimal complexity in our restaurants’ kitchens.
It’s Just Wings, launched on June 23, 2020, is an offering consisting of chicken wings available in a variety of different sauces and rubs, curly fries, ranch dressing, fried Oreos and hand pies for a value price. Maggiano’s Italian Classics offers a select group of items from the full menu of Maggiano’s Little Italy including several appetizers, salads, pastas, entrées, mac & cheese and hand pies.
They are available for purchase through DoorDash, Google Food Ordering and their respective websites - itsjustwings.com and maggianosclassics.com. The operating results for the virtual brands are included in the results of our Chili’s and Maggiano’s brands, based on the restaurants that prepared and processed the food orders. We plan to continue to test and strategically launch additional virtual brands in the future to further drive our growth.
Franchise Partnerships - Our franchisees continue to grow our brands around the world, opening nine restaurants and entering into two new development agreement for the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021. We plan to strategically pursue expansion of Chili’s internationally through development agreements with new and
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existing franchise partners. We are also supporting our franchise partners with opportunities to expand sales through our virtual brand offerings.
Company Development - The following table details the number of restaurant openings during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 and December 23, 2020, respectively, total full year projected openings in fiscal 2022, and the total restaurants open at each period end:
| Openings During the | Openings During the | Full Year Projected Openings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Week Periods Ended | Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | Total Open Restaurants at | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | Fiscal 2022 | December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-owned restaurants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s domestic | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1,125 | 1,061 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s international | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maggiano’s domestic | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Company-owned | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1,182 | 1,118 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise restaurants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s domestic | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 109 | 171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s international | 5 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 10-13 | 360 | 364 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maggiano’s domestic | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total franchise | 6 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 13-16 | 471 | 537 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total restaurants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s domestic | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1,234 | 1,232 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s international | 5 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 10-13 | 365 | 369 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maggiano’s domestic | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 54 | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 7 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 17-20 | 1,653 | 1,655 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021, we acquired 60 Chili’s restaurants previously owned by two former franchisees. The acquisition of these restaurants is not reflected in Openings during the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021 or Full Year Projected Openings total as they are existing restaurant locations transitioning ownership. These acquired restaurants are included in Total Open Restaurants at December 29, 2021 within the total for Company-owned restaurants Chili’s domestic.
At December 29, 2021, we own property for 53 of the 1,182 Company-owned restaurants. The net book values associated with these restaurants included land of $43.4 million and buildings of $19.1 million.
Revenues
Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended December 29, 2021 compared to December 23, 2020
Revenues are presented in two separate captions in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) to provide more clarity around Company-owned restaurant revenues and operating expenses trends:
•Company sales include revenues generated by the operation of Company-owned restaurants including gift card redemptions and revenues from our It’s Just Wings and Maggiano’s Italian Classics virtual brands.
•Franchise and other revenues include royalties, gift card breakage, Maggiano’s banquet service charge income, delivery income, digital entertainment revenue, franchise advertising fees, franchise and development fees, gift card equalization and gift card discount costs from third-party gift card sales.
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The following is a summary of the change in Total revenues:
| Total Revenues | |||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s | Maggiano’s | Total Revenues | |||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 696.4 | $ | 64.3 | $ | 760.7 | |||||||||||
| Change from: | |||||||||||||||||
| Comparable restaurant sales | 78.5 | 49.4 | 127.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Restaurant openings | 3.2 | — | 3.2 | ||||||||||||||
Restaurant acquisitions(1) | 27.0 | — | 27.0 | ||||||||||||||
Restaurant closures(2) | 0.2 | — | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Company sales | 108.9 | 49.4 | 158.3 | ||||||||||||||
Royalties(3) | 1.0 | — | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Franchise fees and other revenues | 1.9 | 3.9 | 5.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Franchise and other revenues | 2.9 | 3.9 | 6.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 808.2 | $ | 117.6 | $ | 925.8 | |||||||||||
| Total Revenues | |||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s | Maggiano’s | Total Revenues | |||||||||||||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 1,382.9 | $ | 117.9 | $ | 1,500.8 | |||||||||||
| Change from: | |||||||||||||||||
| Comparable restaurant sales | 166.2 | 82.5 | 248.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Restaurant openings | 8.6 | — | 8.6 | ||||||||||||||
Restaurant acquisitions(1) | 31.1 | — | 31.1 | ||||||||||||||
Restaurant closures(2) | 0.8 | — | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Restaurant relocations | 0.5 | — | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Company sales | 207.2 | 82.5 | 289.7 | ||||||||||||||
Royalties(3) | 3.4 | 0.1 | 3.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Franchise fees and other revenues | 2.3 | 5.9 | 8.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Franchise and other revenues | 5.7 | 6.0 | 11.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 1,595.8 | $ | 206.4 | $ | 1,802.2 | |||||||||||
(1)We acquired 23 Chili’s restaurants on September 2, 2021 and 37 Chili’s restaurants on October 31, 2021 from two franchisees. The revenues generated by these restaurants since the date of the acquisitions are included in Company sales for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021.
(2)Restaurant closures include the change in Company sales resulting from temporary closures longer than 14 consecutive days that occurred in the previous 18 months, partially offset by permanently closed locations.
(3)Our franchisees generated sales of approximately $204.0 million and $419.3 million for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 compared to $187.7 million and $353.2 million in sales for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 23, 2020.
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The table below presents the percentage change in comparable restaurant sales and restaurant capacity for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 compared to December 23, 2020:
| Percentage Change in the Thirteen Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 versus December 23, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable Restaurant Sales(1) | Price Impact | Mix-Shift Impact(2) | Traffic Impact | Restaurant Capacity(3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-owned | 17.7 | % | 2.1 | % | 6.8 | % | 8.8 | % | 4.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s | 12.1 | % | 2.4 | % | 3.4 | % | 6.3 | % | 4.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Maggiano’s | 78.1 | % | (0.1) | % | 24.9 | % | 53.3 | % | 0.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Chili’s Franchise(4) | 17.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 4.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 27.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chili’s Domestic(5) | 11.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
System-wide(6) | 17.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage Change in the Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 versus December 23, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable Restaurant Sales(1) | Price Impact | Mix-Shift Impact(2) | Traffic Impact | Restaurant Capacity(3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-owned | 17.4 | % | 1.5 | % | 6.1 | % | 9.8 | % | 3.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Chili’s | 12.7 | % | 1.7 | % | 3.2 | % | 7.8 | % | 3.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Maggiano’s | 71.0 | % | (0.2) | % | 24.6 | % | 46.6 | % | 0.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Chili’s Franchise(4) | 20.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 12.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 29.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chili’s Domestic(5) | 12.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
System-wide(6) | 17.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Comparable Restaurant Sales include all restaurants that have been in operation for more than 18 months except acquired restaurants which are included after 12 months of ownership. Restaurants temporarily closed 14 days or more are excluded from Comparable Restaurant Sales. Percentage amounts are calculated based on the comparable periods year-over-year.
(2)Mix-Shift is calculated as the year-over-year percentage change in Company sales resulting from the change in menu items ordered by guests.
(3)Restaurant Capacity is measured by sales weeks and is calculated based on comparable periods year-over-year, including the effect of the acquisition of 23 Chili’s restaurants in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and 37 Chili’s restaurants in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.
(4)Chili’s franchise sales generated by franchisees are not included in Total revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited); however, we generate royalty revenues and advertising fees based on franchisee revenues, where applicable. We believe presenting Chili’s franchise comparable restaurant sales provides investors relevant information regarding total brand performance.
(5)Chili’s domestic Comparable Restaurant Sales percentages are derived from sales generated by Company-owned and franchise-operated Chili’s restaurants in the United States.
(6)System-wide Comparable Restaurant Sales are derived from sales generated by Company-owned Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants and sales generated at franchise-operated Chili’s restaurants.
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Costs and Expenses
Thirteen Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 compared to December 23, 2020
The following is a summary of the changes in Costs and Expenses:
| Thirteen Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | $ | 252.8 | 27.9 | % | $ | 198.9 | 26.7 | % | $ | (53.9) | (1.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant labor | 315.4 | 34.9 | % | 255.8 | 34.3 | % | (59.6) | (0.6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant expenses | 236.7 | 26.2 | % | 211.3 | 28.3 | % | (25.4) | 2.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 41.6 | 37.2 | (4.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 33.1 | 30.0 | (3.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (gains) and charges | 6.4 | 5.4 | (1.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expenses | 11.2 | 14.4 | 3.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | (0.5) | (0.5) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As a percentage of Company sales:
•Food and beverage costs increased 1.2%, including 1.8% of higher meat, poultry and other commodity costs due to supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures, and 0.1% of unfavorable menu item mix, partially offset by 0.7% of increased menu pricing.
•Restaurant labor increased 0.6%, including 1.7% of higher hourly labor expenses due to increased wage rates, training and overtime, 0.8% of higher manager expenses due to merit increases and manager training due to greater than normal manager turnover, partially offset by 1.8% of sales leverage and 0.1% of lower other labor expenses.
•Restaurant expenses decreased 2.1%, including 2.9% of sales leverage and 0.6% of lower expenses related to delivery fees driven by the decline in off-premise sales, partially offset by 0.4% of higher utilities, 0.3% of higher workers’ compensation and general liability expenses resulting from unfavorable claims experience, 0.2% of higher supervision costs and 0.5% of higher other restaurant expenses.
Depreciation and amortization increased $4.4 million as follows:
| Depreciation and Amortization | |||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 37.2 | |||
| Change from: | |||||
| Additions for new and existing restaurant assets | 5.0 | ||||
| Finance leases | 1.8 | ||||
Acquisition of Chili’s restaurants(1) | 1.5 | ||||
| Corporate assets | 0.4 | ||||
| Retirements and fully depreciated restaurant assets | (4.5) | ||||
| Other | 0.2 | ||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 41.6 | |||
(1)Represents the incremental depreciation and amortization of the assets and finance leases of the 60 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first two quarters of fiscal 2022.
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General and administrative expenses increased $3.1 million as follows:
| General and Administrative | |||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 30.0 | |||
| Change from: | |||||
Performance-based compensation(1) | (5.2) | ||||
Defined contribution plan employer expenses(2) | 2.7 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2.2 | ||||
| Payroll-related expenses | 1.0 | ||||
| Professional fees | 0.8 | ||||
| Travel and entertainment expenses | 0.4 | ||||
| Other | 1.2 | ||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 33.1 | |||
(1)Performance-based compensation decreased due to adjustment in the expected bonus payout for fiscal 2022 resulting from lower business performance metrics compared to the targets.
(2)Defined contribution plan employer expenses increased due to the temporary suspension of employer matching contributions related to the Company’s 401(k) plan from May 2020 through December 2020. Employer matching contributions were reinstated beginning January 1, 2021.
Other (gains) and charges consisted of the following (for further details, refer to Note 4 - Other Gains and Charges):
| Thirteen Week Periods Ended | |||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Lease contingencies | $ | 2.9 | $ | — | |||||||
| Remodel-related costs | 1.6 | 0.7 | |||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs, net | 0.9 | — | |||||||||
| Enterprise system implementation costs | 0.3 | — | |||||||||
| Restaurant closure charges | 0.3 | 0.4 | |||||||||
| COVID-19 related charges | (0.8) | 1.0 | |||||||||
| Restaurant impairment charges | — | 2.5 | |||||||||
| Other | 1.2 | 0.8 | |||||||||
| $ | 6.4 | $ | 5.4 | ||||||||
Interest expenses decreased $3.2 million due to lower interest rates and average borrowing balances on our revolving credit facility in fiscal 2022.
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Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 compared to December 23, 2020
The following is a summary of the changes in Costs and Expenses:
| Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | $ | 487.1 | 27.6 | % | $ | 392.4 | 26.6 | % | $ | (94.7) | (1.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant labor | 620.3 | 35.2 | % | 503.8 | 34.2 | % | (116.5) | (1.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant expenses | 468.0 | 26.5 | % | 413.8 | 28.0 | % | (54.2) | 1.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 80.9 | 74.6 | (6.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 69.6 | 60.5 | (9.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (gains) and charges | 10.9 | 9.2 | (1.7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expenses | 23.7 | 29.0 | 5.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | (0.8) | (0.9) | (0.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As a percentage of Company sales:
•Food and beverage costs increased 1.0%, including 1.4% of higher poultry, meat and other commodity costs due to supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures and 0.1% of unfavorable menu item mix, partially offset by 0.5% of favorable menu pricing.
•Restaurant labor increased 1.0%, including 2.0% of higher hourly restaurant labor costs primarily including wage rates, training and overtime and 0.9% of higher manager salaries and training resulting from merit increases and greater than normal manager turnover, partially offset by 1.9% of sales leverage.
•Restaurant expenses decreased 1.5%, driven by 3.1% of sales leverage and 0.7% of lower delivery fees, partially offset by 0.8% of higher repairs and maintenance expenses, 0.4% of higher utilities expenses, 0.4% of higher advertising expenses, 0.2% of higher supervision costs and 0.5% of higher other restaurant expenses.
Depreciation and amortization increased $6.3 million as follows:
| Depreciation and Amortization | |||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 74.6 | |||
| Change from: | |||||
| Additions for existing and new restaurant assets | 8.9 | ||||
| Finance leases | 3.3 | ||||
Acquisition of Chili’s restaurants(1) | 1.7 | ||||
| Corporate assets | 0.8 | ||||
| Retirements and fully depreciated restaurant assets | (8.6) | ||||
| Other | 0.2 | ||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 80.9 | |||
(1)Represents the incremental depreciation and amortization of the assets and finance leases of the 60 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first two quarters of fiscal 2022.
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General and administrative expenses increased $9.1 million as follows:
| General and Administrative | |||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 60.5 | |||
| Change from: | |||||
Defined contribution plan employer expenses(1) | 5.6 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2.4 | ||||
| Professional fees | 2.3 | ||||
| Payroll-related expenses | 2.0 | ||||
| Travel and entertainment expenses | 0.8 | ||||
Performance-based compensation(2) | (6.2) | ||||
| Other | 2.2 | ||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 69.6 | |||
(1)Defined contribution plan employer expenses increased due to the temporary suspension of employer matching contributions related to the Company’s 401(k) plan from May 2020 through December 2020. Employer matching contributions were reinstated beginning January 1, 2021.
(2)Performance-based compensation decreased due to adjustment in the expected bonus payout for fiscal 2022 resulting from lower business performance metrics compared to the targets.
Other (gains) and charges consisted of the following (for further details, refer to Note 4 - Other Gains and Charges):
| Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | |||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Remodel-related costs | $ | 3.1 | $ | 0.9 | |||||||
| Lease contingencies | 2.9 | — | |||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs, net | 0.9 | — | |||||||||
| Enterprise system implementation costs | 0.9 | — | |||||||||
| Restaurant closure charges | 0.5 | 1.9 | |||||||||
| COVID-19 related charges | (0.5) | 2.2 | |||||||||
| Restaurant impairment charges | — | 2.5 | |||||||||
| Other | 3.1 | 1.7 | |||||||||
| $ | 10.9 | $ | 9.2 | ||||||||
Interest expenses decreased $5.3 million due to lower interest rates and average borrowing balances on our revolving credit facility in fiscal 2022.
Income Taxes
| Thirteen Week Periods Ended | Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | Favorable / (Unfavorable) | December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | Favorable / (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective income tax rate | 5.2 | % | (46.3) | % | (51.5) | % | 4.0 | % | (23.4) | % | (27.4) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The federal statutory tax rate was 21.0% for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 and December 23, 2020.
The effective income tax rate in the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 increased compared to the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 23, 2020 primarily due to a reduced
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favorable impact from the FICA tip tax credit and the excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
Segment Results
Chili’s Segment
Thirteen Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 compared to December 23, 2020
| Thirteen Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | Variance as percentage | |||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company sales | $ | 791.9 | $ | 683.0 | $ | 108.9 | 15.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Royalties | 8.6 | 7.6 | 1.0 | 13.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise fees and other revenues | 7.7 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 32.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise and other revenues | 16.3 | 13.4 | 2.9 | 21.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 808.2 | $ | 696.4 | $ | 111.8 | 16.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Chili’s Total revenues increased by 16.1% primarily due to higher dining room guest sales and traffic, the acquisition of 60 Chili’s restaurants from two former franchisees and six new restaurant openings, partially offset by decreased off-premise sales. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Chili’s revenues changes.
The following is a summary of the changes in Chili’s operating costs and expenses:
| Thirteen Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | $ | 224.8 | 28.4 | % | $ | 183.7 | 26.9 | % | $ | (41.1) | (1.5) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant labor | 277.6 | 35.0 | % | 233.4 | 34.2 | % | (44.2) | (0.8) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant expenses | 205.0 | 25.9 | % | 188.7 | 27.6 | % | (16.3) | 1.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 35.4 | 30.8 | (4.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 7.2 | 5.4 | (1.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (gains) and charges | 2.2 | 4.4 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As a percentage of Company sales
•Chili’s Food and beverage costs increased 1.5%, including 1.9% of higher meat, poultry and other commodity costs due to supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures and 0.3% of unfavorable menu item mix, partially offset by 0.7% of increased menu pricing.
•Chili’s Restaurant labor increased 0.8%, including 1.5% of restaurant labor costs including wage rates, training and overtime, 1.2% of higher manager salaries and training due to merit increases and greater than normal manager turnover, partially offset by 1.3% of sales leverage, 0.4% of lower manager bonus expenses due to lower operational performance metrics and 0.2% of lower other labor expenses.
•Chili’s Restaurant expenses decreased 1.7%, including 2.7% of sales leverage and 0.6% of lower delivery fee expenses, partially offset by 0.6% of higher utilities expenses, 0.3% of higher workers’ compensation and general liability expenses resulting from unfavorable claims experience, 0.2% of higher rent expenses and 0.5% of higher other restaurant expenses.
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Chili’s Depreciation and amortization increased $4.6 million as follows:
| Depreciation and Amortization | |||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 30.8 | |||
| Change from: | |||||
| Additions for new and existing restaurant assets | 4.8 | ||||
| Finance leases | 1.7 | ||||
Acquisition of Chili’s restaurants(1) | 1.5 | ||||
| Retirements and fully depreciated restaurant assets | (3.5) | ||||
| Other | 0.1 | ||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 35.4 | |||
(1)Represents the incremental depreciation and amortization of the assets and finance leases of the 60 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first two quarters of fiscal 2022.
Chili’s General and administrative increased $1.8 million as follows:
| General and Administrative | |||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 5.4 | |||
| Change from: | |||||
Defined contribution plan employer expenses(1) | 2.2 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 0.2 | ||||
| Payroll-related expenses | 0.1 | ||||
Performance-based compensation(2) | (1.4) | ||||
| Other | 0.7 | ||||
| Thirteen Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 7.2 | |||
(1)Defined contribution plan employer expenses increased due to the temporary suspension of employer matching contributions related to the Company’s 401(k) plan from May 2020 through December 2020. Employer matching contributions were reinstated beginning January 1, 2021.
(2)Performance-based compensation decreased due to adjustment in the expected bonus payout for fiscal 2022 resulting from lower business performance metrics compared to the targets.
Chili’s Other (gains) and charges consisted of the following (for further details, refer to Note 4 - Other Gains and Charges):
| Thirteen Week Periods Ended | |||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Remodel-related costs | $ | 1.6 | $ | 0.7 | |||||||
| Acquisition of franchise restaurants-related costs | 0.9 | — | |||||||||
| Restaurant closure charges | 0.3 | 0.3 | |||||||||
| Loss from natural disasters, net of (insurance recoveries) | 0.2 | 0.2 | |||||||||
| COVID-19 related charges | (0.8) | 1.0 | |||||||||
| Restaurant impairment charges | — | 2.1 | |||||||||
| Other | — | 0.1 | |||||||||
| $ | 2.2 | $ | 4.4 | ||||||||
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Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 compared to December 23, 2020
| Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | Variance as percentage | |||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company sales | $ | 1,565.2 | $ | 1,358.0 | $ | 207.2 | 15.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Royalties | 17.6 | 14.2 | 3.4 | 23.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise fees and other revenues | 13.0 | 10.7 | 2.3 | 21.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise and other revenues | 30.6 | 24.9 | 5.7 | 22.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,595.8 | $ | 1,382.9 | $ | 212.9 | 15.4 | % | |||||||||||||||
Chili’s Total revenues increased 15.4% primarily due to higher dining room guest sales and traffic, the acquisition of 60 Chili’s restaurants from two former franchisees and six new restaurant openings, partially offset by decreased off-premise sales. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Chili’s revenues changes.
The following is a summary of the changes in Chili’s operating costs and expenses:
| Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | $ | 438.2 | 28.0 | % | $ | 364.5 | 26.8 | % | $ | (73.7) | (1.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant labor | 551.1 | 35.2 | % | 461.6 | 34.0 | % | (89.5) | (1.2) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant expenses | 409.6 | 26.2 | % | 370.1 | 27.3 | % | (39.5) | 1.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 68.4 | 61.4 | (7.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 15.2 | 10.8 | (4.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (gains) and charges | 5.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As a percentage of Company sales:
•Chili’s Food and beverage costs increased 1.2%, including 1.5% of higher poultry, meat and other commodity costs resulting from supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures and 0.2% of unfavorable menu item mix, partially offset by 0.5% of increased menu pricing.
•Chili’s Restaurant labor increased 1.2%, including 2.0% of higher restaurant hourly labor costs primarily including wage rates, training and overtime and 0.8% of higher manager salaries and training due to merit increases and greater than normal manager turnover, partially offset by 1.4% of sales leverage and 0.2% of lower manager bonus expenses due to lower operational performance metrics.
•Chili’s Restaurant expenses decreased 1.1%, including 2.4% of sales leverage and 0.6% of lower delivery fee expenses, partially offset by 0.8% of higher repairs and maintenance expenses, 0.4% of higher utilities expenses, 0.3% of higher workers’ compensation and general liability expenses resulting from unfavorable claims experience and 0.4% of higher other restaurant expenses.
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Chili’s Depreciation and amortization increased $7.0 million as follows:
| Depreciation and Amortization | |||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 61.4 | |||
| Change from: | |||||
| Additions for existing and new restaurant assets | 8.6 | ||||
| Finance leases | 3.1 | ||||
Acquisition of Chili’s restaurants(1) | 1.7 | ||||
| Retirements and fully depreciated restaurant assets | (6.5) | ||||
| Other | 0.1 | ||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 68.4 | |||
(1)Represents the incremental depreciation and amortization of the assets and finance leases of the 60 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first two quarters of fiscal 2022.
Chili’s General and administrative increased $4.4 million as follows:
| General and Administrative | |||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 23, 2020 | $ | 10.8 | |||
| Change from: | |||||
Defined contribution plan employer expenses(1) | 4.3 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 0.5 | ||||
| Travel and entertainment expenses | 0.4 | ||||
| Professional fees | 0.2 | ||||
| Payroll-related expenses | 0.1 | ||||
Performance-based compensation(2) | (1.7) | ||||
| Other | 0.6 | ||||
| Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 | $ | 15.2 | |||
(1)Defined contribution plan employer expenses increased due to the temporary suspension of employer matching contributions related to the Company’s 401(k) plan from May 2020 through December 2020. Employer matching contributions were reinstated beginning January 1, 2021.
(2)Performance-based compensation decreased due to adjustment in the expected bonus payout for fiscal 2022 resulting from lower business performance metrics compared to the targets.
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Maggiano’s Segment
Thirteen Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 compared to December 23, 2020
| Thirteen Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | Variance as a percentage | |||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company sales | $ | 112.6 | $ | 63.2 | $ | 49.4 | 78.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Royalties | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise fees and other revenues | 4.9 | 1.0 | 3.9 | 390.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise and other revenues | 5.0 | 1.1 | 3.9 | 354.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 117.6 | $ | 64.3 | $ | 53.3 | 82.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Maggiano’s Total revenues increased 82.9% primarily due to higher dining and banquet room sales and traffic. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Maggiano’s revenues changes.
The following is a summary of the changes in Maggiano’s operating costs and expenses:
| Thirteen Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | $ | 28.0 | 24.9 | % | $ | 15.2 | 24.1 | % | $ | (12.8) | (0.8) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant labor | 37.8 | 33.5 | % | 22.4 | 35.4 | % | (15.4) | 1.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant expenses | 31.5 | 28.0 | % | 22.1 | 35.0 | % | (9.4) | 7.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3.4 | 3.4 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 1.9 | 1.3 | (0.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (gains) and charges | — | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As a percentage of Company sales:
•Maggiano’s Food and beverage costs increased 0.8%, including 1.1% of higher seafood, meat and produce commodity costs resulting from supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures, partially offset by 0.2% of favorable menu item mix and 0.1% of increased menu pricing.
•Maggiano’s Restaurant labor decreased 1.9%, including 6.9% of sales leverage and 0.7% of lower other labor expense, partially offset by 2.3% of higher restaurant hourly labor costs primarily including wage rates, training and overtime, 1.9% of higher manager bonus expenses and 1.5% of higher manager salaries and training.
•Maggiano’s Restaurant expenses decreased 7.0%, driven by 12.9% of sales leverage, partially offset by higher expenses including 1.6% of supervision expenses, 1.3% of repairs and maintenance expenses, 1.2% of advertising expenses, 0.8% of utilities, 0.5% of delivery fees and supplies and 0.5% of other restaurant expenses.
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Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 29, 2021 compared to December 23, 2020
| Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | Variance as a percentage | |||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company sales | $ | 198.9 | $ | 116.4 | $ | 82.5 | 70.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Royalties | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise fees and other revenues | 7.3 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 421.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise and other revenues | 7.5 | 1.5 | 6.0 | 400.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 206.4 | $ | 117.9 | $ | 88.5 | 75.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Maggiano’s Total revenues increased 75.1% primarily due to higher dining and banquet room sales and traffic. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Maggiano’s revenues changes.
The following is a summary of the changes in Maggiano’s operating costs and expenses:
| Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | Dollars | % of Company Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | $ | 48.9 | 24.6 | % | $ | 27.9 | 24.0 | % | $ | (21.0) | (0.6) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant labor | 69.2 | 34.8 | % | 42.2 | 36.2 | % | (27.0) | 1.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant expenses | 58.1 | 29.2 | % | 42.9 | 36.9 | % | (15.2) | 7.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 6.8 | 7.0 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 3.9 | 2.6 | (1.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (gains) and charges | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As a percentage of Company sales:
•Maggiano’s Food and beverage costs increased 0.6%, including 0.7% of higher seafood and other commodity costs resulting from supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures, partially offset by 0.1% of increased menu pricing.
•Maggiano’s Restaurant labor decreased 1.4%, including 6.7% of sales leverage and 0.3% of lower other labor expenses, partially offset by 2.8% of higher restaurant hourly labor costs primarily including wage rates, training and overtime, 1.5% of higher manager bonus expenses and 1.3% of higher manager salaries and training.
•Maggiano’s Restaurant expenses decreased 7.7%, driven by 12.8% of sales leverage, partially offset by higher expenses including 1.7% of repairs and maintenance expenses, 1.4% of supervision expenses, 1.2% of higher advertising expenses and 0.8% of other restaurant expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
COVID-19 Impact on Liquidity
Cash flows generated from operating activities are our principal source of liquidity, which we use to finance capital expenditures, such as remodels, maintaining existing restaurants and constructing new restaurants, to pay dividends and to repurchase shares of our common stock when authorized. Our strategic decision to enhance our off-premise business has enabled us to conveniently serve a significantly higher volume of off-premise guests during this pandemic compared to other industry competitors.
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in fiscal 2020 and into early fiscal 2021, we took proactive precautionary measures to preserve liquidity, reduce costs and pause non-critical projects that did not significantly impact our current operations. In the second half of fiscal 2021, our operational results and liquidity returned to pre-pandemic levels. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, we took or plan to take the following actions:
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•Revised our revolving credit facility during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 to extend the maturity date and provide additional flexibility;
•Resumed the Chili’s and Maggiano’s remodel program and construction of new restaurants;
•Selectively increased marketing spend;
•Reinstated the share repurchase program; and
•Repaid the first installment of $27.2 million of payroll taxes deferred in accordance with the CARES Act in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 and will repay the remaining $27.2 million that is due on December 31, 2022.
Cash Flows
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
| Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 107.4 | $ | 130.0 | $ | (22.6) | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased primarily due to the repayment of the first installment of $27.2 million of payroll taxes that were previously deferred under the CARES Act, as well as an increase in payments of performance based compensation and bonuses in the current year, partially offset by improved operating performance in the first two quarters of fiscal 2022 compared to the prior year and the timing of operational receipts and payments.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
| Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||||||||
| Payments for property and equipment | $ | (74.1) | $ | (37.1) | $ | (37.0) | |||||||||||
| Payments for franchise restaurant acquisitions | (104.5) | — | (104.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions, net of related expenses | 20.5 | — | 20.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of assets | 0.0 | 1.3 | (1.3) | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from note receivable | — | 1.3 | (1.3) | ||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (158.1) | $ | (34.5) | $ | (123.6) | |||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities increased primarily due to $104.5 million of cash consideration paid for the purchase of 60 Chili’s restaurants from two franchisees, partially offset by proceeds of $20.5 million received from the sale leaseback transactions on six of the acquired restaurants. Additionally, capital expenditures increased in fiscal 2022 primarily for equipment purchases and an increase in the pace of the Chili’s remodel initiative.
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities
| Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended | Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance | ||||||||||||||||
| December 29, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||||||||
| Borrowings on revolving credit facility | $ | 487.5 | $ | 28.4 | $ | 459.1 | |||||||||||
| Payments on revolving credit facility | (355.0) | (95.0) | (260.0) | ||||||||||||||
| Purchases of treasury stock | (74.7) | (3.9) | (70.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Payments on long-term debt | (11.7) | (9.8) | (1.9) | ||||||||||||||
| Payments for debt issuance costs | (3.1) | (2.2) | (0.9) | ||||||||||||||
| Payments of dividends | (1.0) | (1.3) | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock | 0.4 | 8.5 | (8.1) | ||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $ | 42.4 | $ | (75.3) | $ | 117.7 | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities increased primarily due to $132.5 million of net borrowing activity in fiscal 2022 compared to $66.6 million of net repayment activity in fiscal 2021 on the revolving credit facility, partially offset by an increase in share repurchases following the reinstatement of the share repurchase program in August 2021.
Revolving Credit Facility
On August 18, 2021, we revised our existing $1.0 billion revolving credit facility to an $800.0 million revolving credit facility. Net borrowings of $132.5 million were drawn during the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021 on the revolving credit facility. As of December 29, 2021, $496.2 million of credit was available under the new revolving credit facility.
The $800.0 million revolving credit facility matures on August 18, 2026 and bears interest of LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 1.500% to 2.250% and an undrawn commitment fee of 0.250% to 0.350%, both based on a function of our debt-to-cash-flow ratio. As of December 29, 2021, our interest rate was 1.875% consisting of LIBOR of 0.125% plus the applicable margin of 1.750%. In the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021, we incurred and capitalized $3.1 million of debt issuance costs associated with the new revolver, which are included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
As of December 29, 2021, we were in compliance with our covenants pursuant to the $800.0 million revolving credit facility and under the terms of the indentures governing our 3.875% notes and 5.000% notes. Refer to Note 10 - Debt for further information about our notes and revolving credit facility.
Share Repurchase Program
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’ deficit in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, our share repurchase program was suspended in response to the business downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2021, our Board of Directors reinstated the share repurchase program, allowing for a total available repurchase authority of $300.0 million. In the twenty-six week period ended December 29, 2021, we repurchased 1.6 million shares of our common stock for $74.7 million, including 1.5 million shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and 0.1 million shares purchased from team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. As of December 29, 2021, approximately $230.0 million was available under our share repurchase authorizations.
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Dividend Program
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, our Board of Directors voted to suspend the quarterly cash dividend in response to the liquidity needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the twenty-six week periods ended December 29, 2021 and December 23, 2020, dividends paid were solely related to the previously accrued dividends for restricted share awards that were granted prior to the suspension and vested in the period. Restricted share award dividends are accrued in Other accrued liabilities for the current portion to vest within 12 months, and Other liabilities for the portion that will vest after one year.
Cash Flow Outlook
We believe that our various sources of capital, including future cash flow from operating activities and availability under our existing credit facility are adequate to finance operations as well as the repayment of current debt obligations within the next year. We continue to serve guests at all of our locations through our dining rooms and off-premise offerings, and have resumed normal business operations in accordance with state and local mandates.
We are not aware of any other event or trend that would potentially materially affect our liquidity. In the event such a trend develops, we believe that there are sufficient funds available under our credit facility and from our internal cash generating capabilities to adequately manage our ongoing business.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
An off-balance sheet arrangement is any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement involving an unconsolidated entity under which the Company has: (1) made guarantees, (2) a retained or a contingent interest in transferred assets, (3) an obligation under derivative instruments classified as equity or (4) any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to us, or that engages in leasing, hedging or research and development arrangements with us. We have entered into certain pre-commencement leases as disclosed in Note 9 - Leases and have obligations for guarantees on certain lease agreements and letters of credit as disclosed in Note 14 - Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q report. Other than these items, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The impact of recent accounting pronouncements can be found at Note 1 - Basis of Presentation in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q report.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in our quantitative and qualitative market risks set forth in Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the thirteen week period ended December 29, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information and statements contained in this Form 10-Q, in our other filings with the SEC or in our written and verbal communications that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words like “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects,” “continues” and other similar expressions that convey uncertainty about future events or outcomes. Forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical results or from those projected in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are, in many instances, beyond our control. We wish to caution you against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements because of these risks and uncertainties. Except as required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q report are subject to the risks and uncertainties described in Part I, Item IA “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, and below in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in this report on Form 10-Q, as well as the risks and uncertainties that generally apply to all businesses. We further caution that it is not possible to identify all risks and uncertainties, and you should not consider the identified factors as a complete list of all risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are: disruptions from COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of competition, changes in consumer preferences, consumer perception of food safety, reduced disposable income, unfavorable publicity, increased minimum wages, governmental regulations, the Company’s ability to meet its business strategy plan, third party delivery risks, loss of key management personnel, failure to hire and retain high-quality restaurant management, the impact of social media, failure to protect the security of data of our guests and team members, product availability, regional business and economic conditions, litigation, franchisee success, changes in interest rates due to phase out of LIBOR, downgrades in our credit ratings, inflation, changes in the retail industry, technology failures, failure to protect our intellectual property, outsourcing, impairment of goodwill or assets, failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, actions of activist shareholders, adverse weather conditions, terrorist acts, health epidemics or pandemics (such as COVID-19), tax reform, changes in financial and credit markets, inadequate insurance coverage and limitations imposed by our credit agreements.
It is possible that there could be a material adverse impact on our revenues, results of operations and cash flows in connection with COVID-19. Lack of continued public acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, their on-going efficacy and emergence of new variants of COVID-19 could have adverse effects on the situation. Therefore, additional impacts to the business may arise that we are not aware of currently. We cannot predict whether, when or the manner in which the conditions surrounding COVID-19 will change, including the duration or re-emergence of restrictions and dining room closure requirements, staffing levels for reopened dining rooms, supply chain disruptions and customer re-engagement with our brands.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information regarding legal proceedings is incorporated by reference from Note 14 - Contingencies to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q report.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information in this Form 10-Q report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. It is not possible to predict or identify all risk factors. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business, financial condition or results of operations. Therefore, the risks identified are not intended to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties.
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During the thirteen week period ended December 29, 2021, there have been no material changes in the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, our share repurchase program was suspended in response to the business downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2021, our Board of Directors reinstated the share repurchase program, allowing for a total available repurchase authority of $300.0 million.
During the thirteen week period ended December 29, 2021, we repurchased shares as follows (in millions, except per share amounts, unless otherwise noted):
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1) | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program | Approximate Dollar Value that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program(2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2021 through November 3, 2021 | 0.0 | $ | 59.03 | — | $ | 265.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| November 4, 2021 through December 1, 2021 | 0.4 | 43.80 | 0.4 | 245.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| December 2, 2021 through December 29, 2021 | 0.4 | 35.62 | 0.4 | 230.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 0.8 | 39.89 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1)These amounts include shares purchased as part of our publicly announced programs and shares owned and tendered by team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted share awards, which are not deducted from shares available to be purchased under publicly announced programs. Unless otherwise indicated, shares owned and tendered by team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations were purchased at the average of the high and low prices of the Company’s shares on the date of vesting. During the thirteen week period ended December 29, 2021, 919 shares were tendered by team members at an average price of $59.03.
(2)The final amount shown is as of December 29, 2021.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | Description | |||||||
Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant, as amended(1) | ||||||||
Bylaws of Registrant(2) | ||||||||
| Certification by Wyman T. Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar, pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a – 14(a) or 17 CFR 240.15d – 14(a)* | ||||||||
| Certification by Joseph G. Taylor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a – 14(a) or 17 CFR 240.15d – 14(a)* | ||||||||
| Certification by Wyman T. Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002* | ||||||||
| Certification by Joseph G. Taylor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002* | ||||||||
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document | |||||||
| 101.SCH | XBRL Schema Document | |||||||
| 101.CAL | XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.DEF | XBRL Definition Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.LAB | XBRL Label Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.PRE | XBRL Presentation Linkbase | |||||||
| 104 | The cover page from the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen week period ended December 29, 2021 is formatted in Inline XBRL. | |||||||
* Filed herewith.
(1)Filed as an exhibit to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 28, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference.
(2)Filed as an exhibit to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 27, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation | |||||||||||
| Date: February 2, 2022 | By: | /S/ WYMAN T. ROBERTS | |||||||||
| Wyman T. Roberts, | |||||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
| of Brinker International, Inc. | |||||||||||
| and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar | |||||||||||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||||||||
| Date: February 2, 2022 | By: | /S/ JOSEPH G. TAYLOR | |||||||||
| Joseph G. Taylor, | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
| (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||||||||||
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Exhibit 31(a)
CERTIFICATION
I, Wyman T. Roberts, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Brinker International, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;
c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: February 2, 2022 | By: | /S/ WYMAN T. ROBERTS | |||||||||
| Wyman T. Roberts, | |||||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
| of Brinker International, Inc. | |||||||||||
| and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar | |||||||||||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||||||||
Exhibit 31(b)
CERTIFICATION
I, Joseph G. Taylor, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Brinker International, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;
c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: February 2, 2022 | By: | /S/ JOSEPH G. TAYLOR | |||||||||
| Joseph G. Taylor, | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
| (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||||||||||
Exhibit 32(a)
CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, the undersigned officer of Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certifies that the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 29, 2021 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
| Date: February 2, 2022 | By: | /S/ WYMAN T. ROBERTS | |||||||||
| Wyman T. Roberts, | |||||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
| of Brinker International, Inc. | |||||||||||
| and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar | |||||||||||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||||||||
Exhibit 32(b)
CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, the undersigned officer of Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certifies that the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 29, 2021 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
| Date: February 2, 2022 | By: | /S/ JOSEPH G. TAYLOR | |||||||||
| Joseph G. Taylor, | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
| (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||||||||||