DEL TACO RESTAURANTS, INC., 10-Q filed on 7/27/2018
Quarterly Report
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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jul. 25, 2018
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 19, 2018  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Trading Symbol TACO  
Entity Registrant Name Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001585583  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-01  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   38,299,842
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,146 $ 6,559
Accounts and other receivables, net 3,269 3,828
Inventories 2,710 2,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,667 6,784
Total current assets 21,792 19,883
Property and equipment, net 161,883 156,124
Goodwill 320,638 320,638
Trademarks 220,300 220,300
Intangible assets, net 20,006 21,498
Other assets, net 4,498 3,881
Total assets 749,117 742,324
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 17,608 18,759
Other accrued liabilities 37,319 35,257
Current portion of capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities 1,194 1,415
Total current liabilities 56,121 55,431
Long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities, excluding current portion, net 170,324 170,639
Deferred income taxes 68,896 68,574
Other non-current liabilities 32,604 31,431
Total liabilities 327,945 326,075
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding 0 0
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 38,091,165 shares issued and outstanding at June 19, 2018; 38,434,274 shares issued and outstanding at January 2, 2018 4 4
Additional paid-in capital 347,220 349,334
Accumulated other comprehensive income 319 14
Retained earnings 73,629 66,897
Total shareholders’ equity 421,172 416,249
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 749,117 $ 742,324
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - Successor [Member] - $ / shares
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 400,000,000 400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 38,091,165 38,434,274
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 38,091,165 38,434,274
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Revenue:        
Company restaurant sales $ 109,800 $ 104,022 $ 214,909 $ 205,244
Franchise revenue 4,149 3,903 7,941 7,516
Franchise advertising contributions 3,136 0 6,072 0
Franchise sublease income 728 656 1,445 1,166
Total revenue 117,813 108,581 230,367 213,926
Restaurant operating expenses:        
Food and paper costs 30,082 28,770 59,055 56,688
Labor and related expenses 35,422 33,185 70,240 66,406
Occupancy and other operating expenses 22,627 20,918 44,613 41,636
General and administrative 10,321 9,055 20,750 18,360
Franchise advertising expenses 3,136 0 6,072 0
Depreciation and amortization 5,847 5,278 11,761 10,381
Occupancy and other - franchise subleases 651 602 1,289 1,083
Pre-opening costs 199 151 641 177
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use 1,661 0 1,661 0
Restaurant closure charges, net (24) 6 (37) 15
Loss on disposal of assets, net 87 340 180 291
Total operating expenses 110,009 98,305 216,225 195,037
Income from operations 7,804 10,276 14,142 18,889
Other expense        
Interest expense 2,012 1,627 3,922 3,170
Total other expense 2,012 1,627 3,922 3,170
Income from operations before provision for income taxes 5,792 8,649 10,220 15,719
Provision for income taxes 1,582 3,319 2,781 6,151
Net income 4,210 5,330 7,439 9,568
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of tax 115 (148) 289 (236)
Reclassification of interest rate cap amortization included in net income 10 0 16 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 125 (148) 305 (236)
Comprehensive income $ 4,335 $ 5,182 $ 7,744 $ 9,332
Earnings per share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.11 $ 0.14 $ 0.19 $ 0.25
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.19 $ 0.24
Weighted-average shares outstanding        
Basic (in shares) 38,299,483 38,535,855 38,370,595 38,769,895
Diluted (in shares) 38,643,873 39,808,485 38,938,106 40,094,476
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Operating activities    
Net income $ 7,439 $ 9,568
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 11,761 10,381
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable lease assets and liabilities, net (250) (292)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 194 178
Stock-based compensation 2,634 2,149
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use 1,661 0
Deferred income taxes 471 792
Loss on disposal of assets, net 180 291
Restaurant closure charges 65 85
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts and other receivables, net 1,272 1,023
Inventories 2 133
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,117 1,075
Other assets (41) (60)
Accounts payable (2,867) 35
Other accrued liabilities 1,890 (304)
Other non-current liabilities 1,195 (240)
Net cash provided by operating activities 29,723 24,814
Investing activities    
Purchases of property and equipment (17,504) (14,814)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment, net 573 7,733
Purchases of other assets (743) (470)
Proceeds from sale of company-operated restaurants 0 2,192
Net cash used in investing activities (17,674) (5,359)
Financing activities    
Repurchase of common stock and warrants (4,791) (9,517)
Payment of tax withholding related to restricted stock vesting (79) (59)
Payments on capital leases and deemed landlord financing (714) (759)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 5,000 6,000
Payments on revolving credit facility (5,000) (19,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 122 10
Net cash used in financing activities (5,462) (23,325)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 6,587 (3,870)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6,559 8,795
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 13,146 4,925
Supplemental cash flow information:    
Cash paid during the period for interest 3,412 2,688
Cash paid during the period for income taxes 666 4,733
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:    
Accrued property and equipment purchases 1,833 4,114
Write-offs of accounts receivables 6 0
Reclassification of interest rate cap amortization included in net income 16 0
Change in other asset for fair value of interest rate cap recorded to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $ 289 $ (236)
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Description of Business
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Description of Business
Description of Business
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Lake Forest, California. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Del Taco”). The Company develops, franchises, owns, and operates Del Taco quick-service Mexican-American restaurants. At June 19, 2018, there were 315 company-operated and 251 franchise-operated Del Taco restaurants located in 14 states, including one franchise-operated unit in Guam. At June 20, 2017, there were 304 company-operated and 251 franchise-operated Del Taco restaurants located in 15 states, including one franchise-operated unit in Guam.
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For additional information, these unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2018 ("2017 Form 10-K").
 
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Tuesday closest to December 31. Fiscal year 2018 is a fifty-two week period ending January 1, 2019. Fiscal year 2017 is the fifty-two week period ended January 2, 2018. In a fifty-two week fiscal year, the first, second and third quarters each include twelve weeks of operations and the fourth quarter includes sixteen weeks of operations. For fiscal year 2018, the Company’s accompanying financial statements reflect the twelve weeks ended June 19, 2018. For fiscal year 2017, the Company’s accompanying financial statements reflect the twelve weeks ended June 20, 2017.
Effective January 3, 2018 (the first day of fiscal year 2018), the Company adopted the requirements of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), as discussed below in Note 2, using the modified retrospective method of transition. Current year results have been prepared in accordance with the new standards.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that such estimates have been based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and the resulting estimates are reasonable for use in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The Company’s significant estimates include estimates for impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment, valuations provided in business combinations, insurance reserves, restaurant closure reserves, stock-based compensation, contingent liabilities, certain leasing activities and income tax valuation allowances.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This guidance will result in key changes to lease accounting and will aim to bring leases onto balance sheets to give investors, lenders, and other financial statement users a more comprehensive view of a company's long-term financial obligations as well as the assets it owns versus leases. The new leasing standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The new guidance requires a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with certain practical expedients available. The Company is in the process of implementing changes to its systems and processes in conjunction with its review of existing lease agreements. The cumulative effect of adoption will be recorded to retained earnings in the period of adoption. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that substantially all of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption, resulting in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.  The Company is continuing its evaluation, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company will adopt ASU No. 2016-02 during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive for the transfer of promised goods or services to its customers. The standard also requires additional disclosure regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU No. 2014-09, also known as FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 606 ("Topic 606") supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition ("Topic 605"). On January 3, 2018 (the first day of fiscal year 2018), the Company adopted the requirements of Topic 606, utilizing the modified retrospective method of transition. Adoption of the new standard resulted in changes to our accounting policies for revenue recognition, as detailed below. Topic 606 does not materially impact the recognition of company restaurant sales or franchise royalty income from franchisees included in franchise revenue. Franchise sublease income is not within the scope of this new guidance.
Franchise Fees
The adoption of Topic 606 changed the timing of the recognition of initial franchise fees, including franchise and development fees, and renewal fees, both included in franchise revenue in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Under Topic 605, initial franchise fees were recognized when all material obligations had been performed and conditions had been satisfied, typically when operations of a new franchise restaurant had commenced, and renewal fees were recognized when a renewal agreement became effective. Topic 606 requires franchise and renewal fees to be deferred and recognized over the term of the related franchise agreement for the respective restaurant. Franchise agreements typically have a term of 20 years. The impact of the deferral of initial franchise and renewal fees received in a given year may be offset by the recognition of revenue from fees retrospectively deferred from prior years. Upon adoption, the Company recorded approximately $0.7 million as a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings comprised of $1.0 million of deferred franchise fees included in other non-current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 3, 2018 (the first day of fiscal year 2018) related to franchise and renewal fees previously recognized since the business combination with Levy Acquisition Corp. on June 30, 2015, partially offset by an adjustment of $0.3 million to deferred taxes related to the $1.0 million of deferred franchise fees.
During the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018, the Company recognized approximately $15,000 and $28,000, respectively, in franchise revenue related to the amortization of the deferred franchise fees recognized at January 2, 2018 as a result of the adoption of Topic 606.
Deferred franchise fees are recognized straight-line over the term of the underlying agreement and the amount expected to be recognized in franchise revenue for amounts in deferred franchise fees as of June 19, 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
FY 2018
 
$
35

FY 2019
 
65

FY 2020
 
65

FY 2021
 
63

FY 2022
 
64

Thereafter
 
775

Total Deferred Franchise Fees
 
$
1,067


Advertising
The adoption of the new guidance changed the reporting of advertising contributions from franchisees and the related advertising expenses, which were not previously included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Topic 606 requires these franchise advertising contributions and expenses to be reported on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, which impacted our total revenues and expenses. However, the franchise advertising contributions and expenses are expected to be largely offsetting and therefore does not have a significant impact on reported net income. The current year impact to revenue for franchise advertising contributions and to expenses for franchise advertising expenses for the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 was an increase of $3.1 million and $6.1 million, respectively, for both revenue and expenses as a result of applying Topic 606.
Other Revenue Transactions
Certain other franchise expenses have previously been recorded net of the related fees received from franchisees. Under Topic 606, the Company is now including these revenues and expenditures on a gross basis within the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. While this change materially impacted the gross amount of reported franchise revenue and related expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, the impact is an offsetting increase to both revenue and expense such that there is not a significant, if any, impact on operating income and net income. The current year impact to revenues for the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 was an increase of approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, as a result of applying Topic 606, with an offsetting increase in expenses.
Comparison to Amounts if Previous Standards Had Been in Effect

The following tables reflect the impact of the adoption of Topic 606 on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of June 19, 2018 and on the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive income and cash flows from operating activities for the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 and the amounts as if Topic 605 was in effect ("Amounts Under Previous Standards") (in thousands):

 
 
June 19, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
17,608

 
$

 
$
17,608

Other accrued liabilities
 
37,319

 

 
37,319

Current portion of capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities
 
1,194

 

 
1,194

Total current liabilities
 
56,121

 

 
56,121

Long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities, excluding current portion, net
 
170,324

 

 
170,324

Deferred income taxes
 
68,896

 
289

 
69,185

Other non-current liabilities
 
32,604

 
(1,067
)
 
31,537

Total liabilities
 
327,945

 
(778
)
 
327,167

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
 

 

 

Common stock
 
4

 

 
4

Additional paid-in capital
 
347,220

 

 
347,220

Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
319

 

 
319

Retained earnings
 
73,629

 
778

 
74,407

Total shareholders’ equity
 
421,172

 
778

 
421,950

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
749,117

 
$

 
$
749,117



 
12 Weeks Ended June 19, 2018
 
24 Weeks Ended June 19, 2018
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company restaurant sales
$
109,800

 
$

 
$
109,800

 
$
214,909

 
$

 
$
214,909

Franchise revenue
4,149

 
(86
)
 
4,063

 
7,941

 
(247
)
 
7,694

Franchise advertising contributions
3,136

 
(3,136
)
 

 
6,072

 
(6,072
)
 

Franchise sublease income
728

 

 
728

 
1,445

 

 
1,445

Total revenue
117,813

 
(3,222
)
 
114,591

 
230,367

 
(6,319
)
 
224,048

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Food and paper costs
30,082

 

 
30,082

 
59,055

 

 
59,055

Labor and related expenses
35,422

 

 
35,422

 
70,240

 

 
70,240

Occupancy and other operating expenses
22,627

 

 
22,627

 
44,613

 

 
44,613

General and administrative
10,321

 
(191
)
 
10,130

 
20,750

 
(344
)
 
20,406

Franchise advertising expenses
3,136

 
(3,136
)
 

 
6,072

 
(6,072
)
 

Depreciation and amortization
5,847

 

 
5,847

 
11,761

 

 
11,761

Occupancy and other - franchise subleases
651

 

 
651

 
1,289

 

 
1,289

Pre-opening costs
199

 

 
199

 
641

 

 
641

Impairment of long-lived assets
1,661

 

 
1,661

 
1,661

 

 
1,661

Restaurant closure charges, net
(24
)
 

 
(24
)
 
(37
)
 

 
(37
)
Loss on disposal of assets, net
87

 

 
87

 
180

 

 
180

Total operating expenses
110,009

 
(3,327
)
 
106,682

 
216,225

 
(6,416
)
 
209,809

Income from operations
7,804

 
105

 
7,909

 
14,142

 
97

 
14,239

Other expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
2,012

 

 
2,012

 
3,922

 

 
3,922

Total other expense
2,012

 

 
2,012

 
3,922

 

 
3,922

Income from operations before provision for income taxes
5,792

 
105

 
5,897

 
10,220

 
97

 
10,317

Provision for income taxes
1,582

 
29

 
1,611

 
2,781

 
26

 
2,807

Net income
4,210

 
76

 
4,286

 
7,439

 
71

 
7,510

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of tax
115

 

 
115

 
289

 

 
289

Reclassification of interest rate cap amortization included in net income
10

 

 
10

 
16

 

 
16

Total other comprehensive income
125

 

 
125

 
305

 

 
305

Comprehensive income
$
4,335

 
$
76

 
$
4,411

 
$
7,744

 
$
71

 
$
7,815

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.11

 
$

 
$
0.11

 
$
0.19

 
$

 
$
0.19

Diluted
$
0.11

 
$

 
$
0.11

 
$
0.19

 
$

 
$
0.19



 
 
24 Weeks Ended June 19, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
7,439

 
$
71

 
$
7,510

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
11,761

 

 
11,761

Amortization of favorable and unfavorable lease assets and liabilities, net
 
(250
)
 

 
(250
)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
 
194

 

 
194

Stock-based compensation
 
2,634

 

 
2,634

Impairment of long-lived assets
 
1,661

 

 
1,661

Deferred income taxes
 
471

 
26

 
497

Loss on disposal of assets, net
 
180

 

 
180

Restaurant closure charges
 
65

 

 
65

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts and other receivables, net
 
1,272

 

 
1,272

Inventories
 
2

 

 
2

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
4,117

 

 
4,117

Other assets
 
(41
)
 

 
(41
)
Accounts payable
 
(2,867
)
 

 
(2,867
)
Other accrued liabilities
 
1,890

 

 
1,890

Other non-current liabilities
 
1,195

 
(97
)
 
1,098

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
29,723

 
$

 
$
29,723


Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Except for the accounting policies for revenue recognition discussed below that were updated as a result of adopting ASU No. 2014-09, there have been no changes to our significant accounting policies described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2018, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2018, that have had a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes.
Revenue Recognition
Company restaurant sales from the operation of company-operated restaurants are recognized when food and service is delivered to customers. Franchise revenue is comprised of (i) development fees, (ii) franchise fees, (iii) on-going royalties, (iv) renewal fees and (v) other franchise revenue. Development and franchise fees, portions of which are collected in advance and are non-refundable, received pursuant to individual development agreements, grant the right to develop franchise-operated restaurants in future periods in specific geographic areas. Both development fees and franchise fees are deferred and recognized as revenue over the term of the franchise agreement and renewal fees are deferred and recognized over the term of the renewal agreement. Development fees and franchise fees are also generally recognized as revenue upon the termination of the development agreement with the franchisee. Royalties from franchise-operated restaurants are based on a percentage of franchise restaurant sales and are recognized in the period the related franchise-operated restaurant sales occur. The Company reports revenue net of sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental taxing authorities. Franchise sublease income is comprised of rental income associated with properties leased or subleased to franchisees and is recognized as revenue on an accrual basis.
Advertising Costs
Franchisees pay a monthly fee to the Company typically equal to 4% of their restaurants’ net sales as contributions for advertising and promotional services that the Company provides and are included in revenue in franchise advertising contributions on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Company-operated restaurants contribute to the advertising fund on the same basis as franchise-operated restaurants.
Production costs for radio and television advertising are expensed when the commercials are initially aired. Costs of distribution of advertising are charged to expense on the date the advertising is aired or distributed. The portion of these costs related to company-operated restaurants, as well as other marketing-related expenses for advertising are included in occupancy and other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The portion of these costs related to franchise-operated restaurants for advertising are included in franchise advertising expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
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Restaurant Closure Charges, Net
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restaurant Closure Charges, Net
Restaurant Closure Charges
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The company evaluates long-lived assets for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company considers a triggering event to have occurred related to a specific restaurant if the restaurant’s cash flows are less than a minimum threshold or if consistent levels of undiscounted cash flows for the remaining lease period are less than the carrying value of the restaurant’s assets. During the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018, the Company evaluated certain restaurants having indicators of impairment based on operating performance and recorded an impairment charge totaling $1.7 million related to two restaurants. The Company wrote-off the value of leasehold improvements and other equipment based on the estimate of future recoverable cash flows. No such impairment charges were recorded during the twenty-four weeks ended June 20, 2017.
Restaurant Closure Charges, Net
At June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018, the restaurant closure liability is $2.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively. The details of the restaurant closure activities are discussed below.
Restaurant Closures and Lease Reserves
The following table represents other restaurant closure liability activity related to restaurant closures prior to 2015 and sublease income shortfalls (in thousands):
 
 
Total
Balance at January 2, 2018
 
$
1,213

Charges for accretion in current period
 
33

Cash payments
 
(370
)
Balance at June 19, 2018
 
$
876


The current portion of the restaurant closure liability is $0.2 million at June 19, 2018 and $0.5 million at January 2, 2018, respectively, and is included in other accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The non-current portion of the restaurant closure liability is $0.7 million at both June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018 and is included in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
Restaurant Closure and Other Related Charges for 12 Underperforming Restaurants
During the fourth fiscal quarter of 2015, the Company closed 12 company-operated restaurants. During the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018, the Company recorded accretion expense related to the closures, offset by $0.1 million of sublease income from leases which are treated as deemed landlord financing. A summary of the restaurant closure liability activity, all of which relates to contract termination costs, for these 12 closed restaurants consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
Total
Balance at January 2, 2018
 
$
1,611

Charges for accretion in current period
 
32

Cash payments
 
(168
)
Balance at June 19, 2018
 
$
1,475


The current portion of the restaurant closure liability is $0.2 million at June 19, 2018 and $0.3 million at January 2, 2018, respectively, and is included in other accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The non-current portion of the restaurant closure liability is $1.2 million and $1.3 million at June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018, respectively, and is included in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
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Goodwill and other Intangible Assets
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and other Intangible Assets
Goodwill was $320.6 million at both June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018.
There have been no changes in the carrying amount of trademarks since January 2, 2018.
The Company’s other intangible assets at June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
January 2, 2018
 
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Favorable lease assets
 
$
13,677

 
$
(5,181
)
 
$
8,496

 
$
13,744

 
$
(4,442
)
 
$
9,302

Franchise rights
 
15,203

 
(3,867
)
 
11,336

 
15,284

 
(3,282
)
 
12,002

Reacquired franchise rights
 
243

 
(69
)
 
174

 
243

 
(49
)
 
194

Total amortized other intangible assets
 
$
29,123

 
$
(9,117
)
 
$
20,006

 
$
29,271

 
$
(7,773
)
 
$
21,498



During the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018, the Company wrote-off $0.1 million of favorable lease assets related to the termination of two leases and $0.1 million of franchise rights associated with the closure of one franchise-operated restaurant.
v3.10.0.1
Debt, Obligations Under Capital Leases and Deemed Landlord Financing Liabilities
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt, Obligations Under Capital Leases and Deemed Landlord Financing Liabilities
Debt, Obligations Under Capital Leases and Deemed Landlord Financing Liabilities
The Company’s long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities at June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
January 2, 2018
2015 Senior Credit Facility, net of debt discount of $614 and $747 and deferred financing costs of $207 and $252 at June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018, respectively
 
$
152,179

 
$
152,001

Total outstanding indebtedness
 
152,179

 
152,001

Obligations under capital leases and deemed landlord financing liabilities
 
19,339

 
20,053

Total debt
 
171,518

 
172,054

Less: amounts due within one year
 
1,194

 
1,415

Total amounts due after one year, net
 
$
170,324

 
$
170,639

 
At June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018, the Company assessed the amounts recorded under the 2015 Senior Credit Facility and determined that such amounts approximated fair value.
2015 Revolving Credit Facility
On August 4, 2015, the Company refinanced its existing senior credit facility and entered into a new credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement, which matures on August 4, 2020, provides for a $250 million revolving credit facility (the “2015 Senior Credit Facility”).

The Credit Agreement contains certain financial covenants, including the maintenance of a consolidated total lease adjusted leverage ratio and a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants as of June 19, 2018. Substantially all of the assets of the Company are pledged as collateral under the 2015 Senior Credit Facility.
At June 19, 2018, the weighted-average interest rate on the outstanding balance of the 2015 Senior Credit Facility was 3.7%. At June 19, 2018, the Company had a total of $79.1 million of availability for additional borrowings under the 2015 Senior Credit Facility as the Company had $153.0 million of outstanding borrowings and letters of credit outstanding of $17.9 million which reduce availability under the 2015 Senior Credit Facility.
v3.10.0.1
Derivative Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments
In June 2016, the Company entered into an interest rate cap agreement that became effective July 1, 2016, to hedge cash flows associated with interest rate fluctuations on variable rate debt, with a termination date of March 31, 2020 ("2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement"). The 2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement had an initial notional amount of $70.0 million of the 2015 Senior Credit Facility that effectively converted that portion of the outstanding balance of the 2015 Senior Credit Facility from variable rate debt to capped variable rate debt, resulting in a change in the applicable interest rate from an interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus the applicable margin (as provided by the 2015 Senior Credit Facility) to a capped interest rate of 2.00% plus the applicable margin. During the period from July 1, 2016 through June 19, 2018, the 2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement had no hedge ineffectiveness.
2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement
To ensure the effectiveness of the 2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement, the Company elected the one-month LIBOR rate option for its variable rate interest payments on term balances equal to or in excess of the applicable notional amount of the interest rate cap agreement as of each reset date. The reset dates and other critical terms on the term loans perfectly match with the interest rate cap reset dates and other critical terms during the twelve weeks ended June 19, 2018.
During the twelve weeks and twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018, the Company reclassified approximately $10,000 and $16,000, respectively, of interest expense related to the hedges of these transactions into earnings. As of June 19, 2018, the Company was hedging forecasted transactions expected to occur through March 31, 2020. Assuming interest rates at June 19, 2018 remain constant, $0.3 million of interest expense related to hedges of these transactions is expected to be reclassified into earnings over the next 21 months. The Company intends to ensure that this hedge remains effective, therefore, approximately $0.1 million is expected to be reclassified into interest expense over the next 12 months.
The effective portion of the 2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement through June 19, 2018 was included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
v3.10.0.1
Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to their short maturities. The carrying value of the 2015 Senior Credit Facility approximated fair value. The 2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement is recorded at fair value in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
As of June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018, the Company held certain assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. For both periods, this included a derivative instrument related to interest rates. The Company determined the fair value of the interest rate cap contract based on counterparty quotes, with appropriate adjustments for any significant impact of nonperformance risk of the parties to the interest rate cap contract. Therefore, the Company categorized this interest rate cap contract as Level 2 fair value measurements. The fair value of the 2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement was $0.7 million and $0.3 million at June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018, respectively, and is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018 were as follows (in thousands):

 
June 19, 2018 (Unaudited)
 
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement
$
734

 
$

 
$
734

 
$

Total assets measured at fair value
$
734

 
$

 
$
734

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2018
 
Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement
$
332

 
$

 
$
332

 
$

Total assets measured at fair value
$
332

 
$

 
$
332

 
$

v3.10.0.1
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-current Liabilities
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-current Liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-current Liabilities
A summary of other accrued liabilities follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
January 2, 2018
Employee compensation and related items
 
$
11,766

 
$
12,945

Accrued insurance
 
6,573

 
7,232

Accrued sales tax
 
5,669

 
3,987

Accrued advertising
 
2,743

 
728

Accrued real property tax
 
1,375

 
1,331

Restaurant closure liability
 
422

 
794

Other
 
8,771

 
8,240

 
 
$
37,319

 
$
35,257


 
A summary of other non-current liabilities follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
January 2, 2018
Unfavorable lease liabilities
 
$
13,413

 
$
14,469

Insurance reserves
 
7,164

 
5,965

Deferred rent liability
 
3,400

 
2,972

Deferred development and initial franchise fees
 
2,684

 
1,335

Restaurant closure liability
 
1,929

 
2,030

Unearned trade discount, non-current
 
961

 
1,149

Deferred gift card income
 
721

 
1,234

Other
 
2,332

 
2,277

 
 
$
32,604

 
$
31,431

v3.10.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
In connection with the approval of the Business Combination, the Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) was approved by shareholders to offer eligible employees, directors and consultants cash and stock-based incentive awards. Awards under the 2015 Plan are generally not restricted to any specific form or structure and could include, without limitation, stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards, other cash-based compensation and performance awards. Under the plan, there were 3,300,000 shares of common stock reserved and authorized. At June 19, 2018, there were 1,320,345 shares of common stock available for grant under the 2015 Plan.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The total compensation expense related to the 2015 Plan was $1.4 million and $1.1 million for the twelve weeks ended June 19, 2018 and June 20, 2017, respectively, and $2.6 million and $2.1 million for the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 and June 20, 2017, respectively.
Restricted Stock Awards
A summary of outstanding and unvested restricted stock activity as of June 19, 2018 and changes during the period from January 2, 2018 through June 19, 2018 are as follows:
 
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at January 2, 2018
 
1,088,910

 
$
11.92

Granted
 
68,499

 
11.62

Vested
 
(58,820
)
 
12.74

Forfeited
 

 

Nonvested at June 19, 2018
 
1,098,589

 
$
11.86


For both the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 and June 20, 2017, the Company made payments of $0.1 million related to tax withholding obligations for the vesting of restricted stock awards in exchange for 6,358 and 4,686 shares withheld, respectively. As of June 19, 2018, there was $7.3 million of unrecognized stock compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to restricted stock awards which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of 2.1 years. The fair value of these awards was determined based on the Company’s stock price on the grant date.
Stock Options
A summary of stock option activity as of June 19, 2018 and changes during the period from January 2, 2018 through June 19, 2018 are as follows:
 
 
Options
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in years)
 
(in thousands)
Options outstanding at January 2, 2018
 
417,000

 
$
11.04

 
5.5
 
$
641

Granted
 
10,000

 
12.70

 

 

Exercised
 
(12,250
)
 
10.00

 

 

Forfeited/Expired
 
(30,500
)
 
11.14

 

 

Options outstanding at June 19, 2018
 
384,250

 
$
11.11

 
4.9
 
$
842

Options exercisable at June 19, 2018
 
105,998

 
$
10.13

 
4.4
 
$
316

Options exercisable and expected to vest at June 19, 2018
 
361,321

 
$
11.05

 
4.9
 
$
809


The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is the amount by which the current market price of the Company's stock exceeds the exercise price on January 2, 2018 and June 19, 2018, respectively.
As of June 19, 2018, there was $0.7 million of unrecognized stock compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to stock option grants which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of 2.2 years.
v3.10.0.1
Shareholders' Equity
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Equity [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders’ Equity
On February 26, 2016, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program covering up to $25.0 million in the aggregate of the Company's common stock and warrants which was effective immediately and expires upon completion of the repurchase program, unless terminated earlier by the Board of Directors. On August 23, 2016, the Company announced that the Board of Directors increased the repurchase program by $25.0 million, to $50.0 million. The Board of Directors authorized an additional increase for the repurchase program effective July 23, 2018 of another $25.0 million, to a total of $75.0 million. Purchases under the program may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions. During the twelve weeks ended June 19, 2018, the Company repurchased (1) 407,821 shares of common stock for an average price per share of $11.57 for an aggregate cost of approximately $4.7 million, including incremental direct costs to acquire the shares, and (2) 11,132 warrants for an average price per warrant of $2.68 for an aggregate cost of approximately $30,000, including incremental direct costs to acquire the warrants. During the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018, the Company repurchased (1) 407,821 shares of common stock for an average price per share of $11.57 for an aggregate cost of approximately $4.7 million, including incremental direct costs to acquire the shares, and (2) 20,943 warrants for an average price per warrant of $3.00 for an aggregate cost of approximately $0.1 million, including incremental direct costs to acquire the warrants. The Company expects to retire the repurchased shares and therefore has accounted for them as constructively retired as of June 19, 2018. As of June 19, 2018 and July 23, 2018, there was approximately $16.2 million and $41.2 million, respectively, remaining under the share repurchase program. The Company has no obligations to repurchase shares or warrants under this authorization, and the timing and value of shares and warrants purchased will depend on the Company's stock price, warrant price, market conditions and other factors.
v3.10.0.1
Earnings per Share
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per Share
Earnings per Share
Basic income per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to Del Taco’s common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In computing dilutive income per share, basic income per share is adjusted for the assumed issuance of all applicable potentially dilutive share-based awards, including warrants, restricted stock, common stock options and restricted stock units.
Below are basic and diluted net income per share for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands except share and per share data):
 
 
 
12 Weeks Ended
 
24 Weeks Ended
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
June 20, 2017
 
June 19, 2018
 
June 20, 2017
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
4,210

 
$
5,330

 
$
7,439

 
$
9,568

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic
 
38,299,483

 
38,535,855

 
38,370,595

 
38,769,895

Dilutive effect of unvested restricted stock
 
321,331

 
492,065

 
318,329

 
476,284

Dilutive effect of stock options
 
5,875

 
23,550

 
13,427

 
23,226

Dilutive effect of warrants
 
17,184

 
757,015

 
235,755

 
825,071

Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted
 
38,643,873

 
39,808,485

 
38,938,106

 
40,094,476

Net income per share - basic
 
0.11

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.25

Net income per share - diluted
 
0.11

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.24

Antidilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock awards excluded from the computations
 
143,226

 
36,500

 
125,577

 
36,500

v3.10.0.1
Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The effective income tax rates were 27.3% and 38.4% for the twelve weeks ended June 19, 2018 and June 20, 2017, respectively. The provision for income taxes was $1.6 million and $3.3 million for the twelve weeks ended June 19, 2018 and June 20, 2017, respectively. The effective income tax rates were 27.2% and 39.1% for the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 and June 20, 2017, respectively. The provision for income taxes was $2.8 million and $6.2 million for the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 and June 20, 2017, respectively.
The income tax expense for the twelve weeks ended June 19, 2018 is driven by the estimated effective income tax rate of 27.3% which primarily consists of statutory federal and state tax rates based on apportioned income and the impact of non-tax deductible compensation to executives, partially offset by federal targeted job credits. The income tax expense for the twelve weeks ended June 20, 2017 is driven by the estimated effective income tax rate of 38.4% which primarily consists of statutory federal and state tax rates based on apportioned income, partially offset by federal targeted job credits.
The income tax expense for the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 is driven by the estimated effective income tax rate of 27.2% which primarily consists of statutory federal and state tax rates based on apportioned income and the impact of non-tax deductible compensation to executives, partially offset by federal targeted job credits. The income tax expense for the twenty-four weeks ended June 20, 2017 is driven by the estimated effective income tax rate of 39.1% which primarily consists of statutory federal and state tax rates based on apportioned income, partially offset by federal targeted job credits.
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, (the “Act”) was enacted, reducing the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, among other changes, for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017.
The SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 118, ("SAB 118") which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Act for which the accounting under ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”) is incomplete. To the extent that a company's accounting for certain income tax effects of the Act is incomplete but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in the financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before enactment of the Act.
The Company re-measured the applicable deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they are expected to reverse. However, the Company is still analyzing certain aspects of the Act and refining its calculations, which could potentially affect the measurement of these balances or potentially give rise to new deferred tax amounts. The Company will continue to analyze additional information and guidance related to the Act as supplemental legislation, regulatory guidance, or evolving technical interpretations become available. The final impacts may differ from the recorded amounts as of June 19, 2018, and the Company will continue to refine such amounts within the measurement period provided by SAB 118. The Company expects to complete its analysis no later than the fourth quarter of 2018.
Management believes it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be realized and therefore no valuation allowance as of June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018 is required.
v3.10.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
The primary claims in the Company’s business are workers’ compensation and general liabilities. These insurance programs are self-insured or high deductible programs with excess coverage that management believes is sufficient to adequately protect the Company. In the opinion of management, adequate provision has been made for all incurred claims up to the self-insured or high deductible limits, including provision for estimated claims incurred but not reported. Because of the uncertainty of the ultimate resolution of outstanding claims, as well as the uncertainty regarding claims incurred but not reported, it is possible that management’s provision for these losses could change materially. However, no estimate can currently be made of the range of additional losses.
Purchasing Commitments
The Company enters into various purchase obligations in the ordinary course of business, generally of short term nature. Those that are binding primarily relate to commitments for food purchases and supplies, amounts owed under contractor and subcontractor agreements, orders submitted for equipment for restaurants under construction, information technology service agreements and marketing initiatives, some of which are related to both company-operated and franchise-operated locations. The Company also has a long-term beverage supply agreement with a major beverage vendor whereby marketing rebates are provided to the Company and its franchisees based upon the volumes of purchases for system-wide restaurants which vary according to demand for beverage syrup. This contract has terms extending into 2021. The Company’s future estimated cash payments under existing contractual purchase obligations for goods and services as of June 19, 2018, are approximately $62.4 million. The Company has excluded agreements that are cancelable without penalty.
Litigation
In March 2014, a former Del Taco employee filed a purported class action complaint alleging that Del Taco has not appropriately provided meal breaks and failed to pay wages to its California hourly employees. Discovery is in process and Del Taco intends to assert all of its defenses to this threatened class action and the individual claims. Del Taco has several defenses to the action that it believes could prevent the certification of the class, as well as the potential assessment of any damages on a class basis. Legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable, and the Company is not able to predict the ultimate outcome or cost of the unresolved matter. However, based on management’s current understanding of the relevant facts and circumstances, the Company does not believe that these proceedings give rise to a probable or estimable loss and should not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, operations or cash flows. Therefore, Del Taco has not recorded any amount for the claim as of June 19, 2018.
The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to other legal proceedings incidental to their businesses, including claims alleging the Company’s restaurants do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In the opinion of management, based upon information currently available, the ultimate liability with respect to those other actions will not have a material effect on the operating results, cash flows or the financial position of the Company. However, due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in legal proceedings and litigation, actual results could differ from expectations.
v3.10.0.1
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Except for the accounting policies for revenue recognition discussed below that were updated as a result of adopting ASU No. 2014-09, there have been no changes to our significant accounting policies described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2018, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2018, that have had a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes.
Revenue Recognition
Company restaurant sales from the operation of company-operated restaurants are recognized when food and service is delivered to customers. Franchise revenue is comprised of (i) development fees, (ii) franchise fees, (iii) on-going royalties, (iv) renewal fees and (v) other franchise revenue. Development and franchise fees, portions of which are collected in advance and are non-refundable, received pursuant to individual development agreements, grant the right to develop franchise-operated restaurants in future periods in specific geographic areas. Both development fees and franchise fees are deferred and recognized as revenue over the term of the franchise agreement and renewal fees are deferred and recognized over the term of the renewal agreement. Development fees and franchise fees are also generally recognized as revenue upon the termination of the development agreement with the franchisee. Royalties from franchise-operated restaurants are based on a percentage of franchise restaurant sales and are recognized in the period the related franchise-operated restaurant sales occur. The Company reports revenue net of sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental taxing authorities. Franchise sublease income is comprised of rental income associated with properties leased or subleased to franchisees and is recognized as revenue on an accrual basis.
Advertising Costs
Franchisees pay a monthly fee to the Company typically equal to 4% of their restaurants’ net sales as contributions for advertising and promotional services that the Company provides and are included in revenue in franchise advertising contributions on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Company-operated restaurants contribute to the advertising fund on the same basis as franchise-operated restaurants.
Production costs for radio and television advertising are expensed when the commercials are initially aired. Costs of distribution of advertising are charged to expense on the date the advertising is aired or distributed. The portion of these costs related to company-operated restaurants, as well as other marketing-related expenses for advertising are included in occupancy and other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The portion of these costs related to franchise-operated restaurants for advertising are included in franchise advertising expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Company restaurant sales from the operation of company-operated restaurants are recognized when food and service is delivered to customers. Franchise revenue is comprised of (i) development fees, (ii) franchise fees, (iii) on-going royalties, (iv) renewal fees and (v) other franchise revenue. Development and franchise fees, portions of which are collected in advance and are non-refundable, received pursuant to individual development agreements, grant the right to develop franchise-operated restaurants in future periods in specific geographic areas. Both development fees and franchise fees are deferred and recognized as revenue over the term of the franchise agreement and renewal fees are deferred and recognized over the term of the renewal agreement. Development fees and franchise fees are also generally recognized as revenue upon the termination of the development agreement with the franchisee. Royalties from franchise-operated restaurants are based on a percentage of franchise restaurant sales and are recognized in the period the related franchise-operated restaurant sales occur. The Company reports revenue net of sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental taxing authorities. Franchise sublease income is comprised of rental income associated with properties leased or subleased to franchisees and is recognized as revenue on an accrual basis.
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For additional information, these unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2018 ("2017 Form 10-K").
 
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Tuesday closest to December 31. Fiscal year 2018 is a fifty-two week period ending January 1, 2019. Fiscal year 2017 is the fifty-two week period ended January 2, 2018. In a fifty-two week fiscal year, the first, second and third quarters each include twelve weeks of operations and the fourth quarter includes sixteen weeks of operations. For fiscal year 2018, the Company’s accompanying financial statements reflect the twelve weeks ended June 19, 2018. For fiscal year 2017, the Company’s accompanying financial statements reflect the twelve weeks ended June 20, 2017.
Effective January 3, 2018 (the first day of fiscal year 2018), the Company adopted the requirements of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), as discussed below in Note 2, using the modified retrospective method of transition. Current year results have been prepared in accordance with the new standards.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that such estimates have been based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and the resulting estimates are reasonable for use in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The Company’s significant estimates include estimates for impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment, valuations provided in business combinations, insurance reserves, restaurant closure reserves, stock-based compensation, contingent liabilities, certain leasing activities and income tax valuation allowances
Recently Issued and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This guidance will result in key changes to lease accounting and will aim to bring leases onto balance sheets to give investors, lenders, and other financial statement users a more comprehensive view of a company's long-term financial obligations as well as the assets it owns versus leases. The new leasing standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The new guidance requires a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with certain practical expedients available. The Company is in the process of implementing changes to its systems and processes in conjunction with its review of existing lease agreements. The cumulative effect of adoption will be recorded to retained earnings in the period of adoption. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that substantially all of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption, resulting in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.  The Company is continuing its evaluation, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company will adopt ASU No. 2016-02 during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive for the transfer of promised goods or services to its customers. The standard also requires additional disclosure regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU No. 2014-09, also known as FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 606 ("Topic 606") supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition ("Topic 605"). On January 3, 2018 (the first day of fiscal year 2018), the Company adopted the requirements of Topic 606, utilizing the modified retrospective method of transition. Adoption of the new standard resulted in changes to our accounting policies for revenue recognition, as detailed below. Topic 606 does not materially impact the recognition of company restaurant sales or franchise royalty income from franchisees included in franchise revenue. Franchise sublease income is not within the scope of this new guidance.
Franchise Fees
The adoption of Topic 606 changed the timing of the recognition of initial franchise fees, including franchise and development fees, and renewal fees, both included in franchise revenue in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Under Topic 605, initial franchise fees were recognized when all material obligations had been performed and conditions had been satisfied, typically when operations of a new franchise restaurant had commenced, and renewal fees were recognized when a renewal agreement became effective. Topic 606 requires franchise and renewal fees to be deferred and recognized over the term of the related franchise agreement for the respective restaurant. Franchise agreements typically have a term of 20 years. The impact of the deferral of initial franchise and renewal fees received in a given year may be offset by the recognition of revenue from fees retrospectively deferred from prior years. Upon adoption, the Company recorded approximately $0.7 million as a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings comprised of $1.0 million of deferred franchise fees included in other non-current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 3, 2018 (the first day of fiscal year 2018) related to franchise and renewal fees previously recognized since the business combination with Levy Acquisition Corp. on June 30, 2015, partially offset by an adjustment of $0.3 million to deferred taxes related to the $1.0 million of deferred franchise fees.
During the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018, the Company recognized approximately $15,000 and $28,000, respectively, in franchise revenue related to the amortization of the deferred franchise fees recognized at January 2, 2018 as a result of the adoption of Topic 606.
Deferred franchise fees are recognized straight-line over the term of the underlying agreement and the amount expected to be recognized in franchise revenue for amounts in deferred franchise fees as of June 19, 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
FY 2018
 
$
35

FY 2019
 
65

FY 2020
 
65

FY 2021
 
63

FY 2022
 
64

Thereafter
 
775

Total Deferred Franchise Fees
 
$
1,067


Advertising
The adoption of the new guidance changed the reporting of advertising contributions from franchisees and the related advertising expenses, which were not previously included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Topic 606 requires these franchise advertising contributions and expenses to be reported on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, which impacted our total revenues and expenses. However, the franchise advertising contributions and expenses are expected to be largely offsetting and therefore does not have a significant impact on reported net income. The current year impact to revenue for franchise advertising contributions and to expenses for franchise advertising expenses for the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 was an increase of $3.1 million and $6.1 million, respectively, for both revenue and expenses as a result of applying Topic 606.
Other Revenue Transactions
Certain other franchise expenses have previously been recorded net of the related fees received from franchisees. Under Topic 606, the Company is now including these revenues and expenditures on a gross basis within the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. While this change materially impacted the gross amount of reported franchise revenue and related expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, the impact is an offsetting increase to both revenue and expense such that there is not a significant, if any, impact on operating income and net income. The current year impact to revenues for the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 was an increase of approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, as a result of applying Topic 606, with an offsetting increase in expenses.
Comparison to Amounts if Previous Standards Had Been in Effect

The following tables reflect the impact of the adoption of Topic 606 on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of June 19, 2018 and on the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive income and cash flows from operating activities for the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 and the amounts as if Topic 605 was in effect ("Amounts Under Previous Standards") (in thousands):

 
 
June 19, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
17,608

 
$

 
$
17,608

Other accrued liabilities
 
37,319

 

 
37,319

Current portion of capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities
 
1,194

 

 
1,194

Total current liabilities
 
56,121

 

 
56,121

Long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities, excluding current portion, net
 
170,324

 

 
170,324

Deferred income taxes
 
68,896

 
289

 
69,185

Other non-current liabilities
 
32,604

 
(1,067
)
 
31,537

Total liabilities
 
327,945

 
(778
)
 
327,167

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
 

 

 

Common stock
 
4

 

 
4

Additional paid-in capital
 
347,220

 

 
347,220

Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
319

 

 
319

Retained earnings
 
73,629

 
778

 
74,407

Total shareholders’ equity
 
421,172

 
778

 
421,950

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
749,117

 
$

 
$
749,117



 
12 Weeks Ended June 19, 2018
 
24 Weeks Ended June 19, 2018
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company restaurant sales
$
109,800

 
$

 
$
109,800

 
$
214,909

 
$

 
$
214,909

Franchise revenue
4,149

 
(86
)
 
4,063

 
7,941

 
(247
)
 
7,694

Franchise advertising contributions
3,136

 
(3,136
)
 

 
6,072

 
(6,072
)
 

Franchise sublease income
728

 

 
728

 
1,445

 

 
1,445

Total revenue
117,813

 
(3,222
)
 
114,591

 
230,367

 
(6,319
)
 
224,048

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Food and paper costs
30,082

 

 
30,082

 
59,055

 

 
59,055

Labor and related expenses
35,422

 

 
35,422

 
70,240

 

 
70,240

Occupancy and other operating expenses
22,627

 

 
22,627

 
44,613

 

 
44,613

General and administrative
10,321

 
(191
)
 
10,130

 
20,750

 
(344
)
 
20,406

Franchise advertising expenses
3,136

 
(3,136
)
 

 
6,072

 
(6,072
)
 

Depreciation and amortization
5,847

 

 
5,847

 
11,761

 

 
11,761

Occupancy and other - franchise subleases
651

 

 
651

 
1,289

 

 
1,289

Pre-opening costs
199

 

 
199

 
641

 

 
641

Impairment of long-lived assets
1,661

 

 
1,661

 
1,661

 

 
1,661

Restaurant closure charges, net
(24
)
 

 
(24
)
 
(37
)
 

 
(37
)
Loss on disposal of assets, net
87

 

 
87

 
180

 

 
180

Total operating expenses
110,009

 
(3,327
)
 
106,682

 
216,225

 
(6,416
)
 
209,809

Income from operations
7,804

 
105

 
7,909

 
14,142

 
97

 
14,239

Other expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
2,012

 

 
2,012

 
3,922

 

 
3,922

Total other expense
2,012

 

 
2,012

 
3,922

 

 
3,922

Income from operations before provision for income taxes
5,792

 
105

 
5,897

 
10,220

 
97

 
10,317

Provision for income taxes
1,582

 
29

 
1,611

 
2,781

 
26

 
2,807

Net income
4,210

 
76

 
4,286

 
7,439

 
71

 
7,510

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of tax
115

 

 
115

 
289

 

 
289

Reclassification of interest rate cap amortization included in net income
10

 

 
10

 
16

 

 
16

Total other comprehensive income
125

 

 
125

 
305

 

 
305

Comprehensive income
$
4,335

 
$
76

 
$
4,411

 
$
7,744

 
$
71

 
$
7,815

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.11

 
$

 
$
0.11

 
$
0.19

 
$

 
$
0.19

Diluted
$
0.11

 
$

 
$
0.11

 
$
0.19

 
$

 
$
0.19



 
 
24 Weeks Ended June 19, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
7,439

 
$
71

 
$
7,510

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
11,761

 

 
11,761

Amortization of favorable and unfavorable lease assets and liabilities, net
 
(250
)
 

 
(250
)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
 
194

 

 
194

Stock-based compensation
 
2,634

 

 
2,634

Impairment of long-lived assets
 
1,661

 

 
1,661

Deferred income taxes
 
471

 
26

 
497

Loss on disposal of assets, net
 
180

 

 
180

Restaurant closure charges
 
65

 

 
65

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts and other receivables, net
 
1,272

 

 
1,272

Inventories
 
2

 

 
2

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
4,117

 

 
4,117

Other assets
 
(41
)
 

 
(41
)
Accounts payable
 
(2,867
)
 

 
(2,867
)
Other accrued liabilities
 
1,890

 

 
1,890

Other non-current liabilities
 
1,195

 
(97
)
 
1,098

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
29,723

 
$

 
$
29,723

Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Franchisees pay a monthly fee to the Company typically equal to 4% of their restaurants’ net sales as contributions for advertising and promotional services that the Company provides and are included in revenue in franchise advertising contributions on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Company-operated restaurants contribute to the advertising fund on the same basis as franchise-operated restaurants.
Production costs for radio and television advertising are expensed when the commercials are initially aired. Costs of distribution of advertising are charged to expense on the date the advertising is aired or distributed. The portion of these costs related to company-operated restaurants, as well as other marketing-related expenses for advertising are included in occupancy and other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The portion of these costs related to franchise-operated restaurants for advertising are included in franchise advertising expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
v3.10.0.1
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
RevenueRemainingPerformanceObligationExpectedTimingOfSatisfaction [Abstract]  
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
The following tables reflect the impact of the adoption of Topic 606 on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of June 19, 2018 and on the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive income and cash flows from operating activities for the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 and the amounts as if Topic 605 was in effect ("Amounts Under Previous Standards") (in thousands):

 
 
June 19, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
17,608

 
$

 
$
17,608

Other accrued liabilities
 
37,319

 

 
37,319

Current portion of capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities
 
1,194

 

 
1,194

Total current liabilities
 
56,121

 

 
56,121

Long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities, excluding current portion, net
 
170,324

 

 
170,324

Deferred income taxes
 
68,896

 
289

 
69,185

Other non-current liabilities
 
32,604

 
(1,067
)
 
31,537

Total liabilities
 
327,945

 
(778
)
 
327,167

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
 

 

 

Common stock
 
4

 

 
4

Additional paid-in capital
 
347,220

 

 
347,220

Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
319

 

 
319

Retained earnings
 
73,629

 
778

 
74,407

Total shareholders’ equity
 
421,172

 
778

 
421,950

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
749,117

 
$

 
$
749,117

Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction Tables [Table Text Block]
Deferred franchise fees are recognized straight-line over the term of the underlying agreement and the amount expected to be recognized in franchise revenue for amounts in deferred franchise fees as of June 19, 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
FY 2018
 
$
35

FY 2019
 
65

FY 2020
 
65

FY 2021
 
63

FY 2022
 
64

Thereafter
 
775

Total Deferred Franchise Fees
 
$
1,067

Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
The following tables reflect the impact of the adoption of Topic 606 on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of June 19, 2018 and on the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive income and cash flows from operating activities for the twenty-four weeks ended June 19, 2018 and the amounts as if Topic 605 was in effect ("Amounts Under Previous Standards") (in thousands):

 
 
June 19, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
17,608

 
$

 
$
17,608

Other accrued liabilities
 
37,319

 

 
37,319

Current portion of capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities
 
1,194

 

 
1,194

Total current liabilities
 
56,121

 

 
56,121

Long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities, excluding current portion, net
 
170,324

 

 
170,324

Deferred income taxes
 
68,896

 
289

 
69,185

Other non-current liabilities
 
32,604

 
(1,067
)
 
31,537

Total liabilities
 
327,945

 
(778
)
 
327,167

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
 

 

 

Common stock
 
4

 

 
4

Additional paid-in capital
 
347,220

 

 
347,220

Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
319

 

 
319

Retained earnings
 
73,629

 
778

 
74,407

Total shareholders’ equity
 
421,172

 
778

 
421,950

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
749,117

 
$

 
$
749,117

Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
 
12 Weeks Ended June 19, 2018
 
24 Weeks Ended June 19, 2018
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company restaurant sales
$
109,800

 
$

 
$
109,800

 
$
214,909

 
$

 
$
214,909

Franchise revenue
4,149

 
(86
)
 
4,063

 
7,941

 
(247
)
 
7,694

Franchise advertising contributions
3,136

 
(3,136
)
 

 
6,072

 
(6,072
)
 

Franchise sublease income
728

 

 
728

 
1,445

 

 
1,445

Total revenue
117,813

 
(3,222
)
 
114,591

 
230,367

 
(6,319
)
 
224,048

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Food and paper costs
30,082

 

 
30,082

 
59,055

 

 
59,055

Labor and related expenses
35,422

 

 
35,422

 
70,240

 

 
70,240

Occupancy and other operating expenses
22,627

 

 
22,627

 
44,613

 

 
44,613

General and administrative
10,321

 
(191
)
 
10,130

 
20,750

 
(344
)
 
20,406

Franchise advertising expenses
3,136

 
(3,136
)
 

 
6,072

 
(6,072
)
 

Depreciation and amortization
5,847

 

 
5,847

 
11,761

 

 
11,761

Occupancy and other - franchise subleases
651

 

 
651

 
1,289

 

 
1,289

Pre-opening costs
199

 

 
199

 
641

 

 
641

Impairment of long-lived assets
1,661

 

 
1,661

 
1,661

 

 
1,661

Restaurant closure charges, net
(24
)
 

 
(24
)
 
(37
)
 

 
(37
)
Loss on disposal of assets, net
87

 

 
87

 
180

 

 
180

Total operating expenses
110,009

 
(3,327
)
 
106,682

 
216,225

 
(6,416
)
 
209,809

Income from operations
7,804

 
105

 
7,909

 
14,142

 
97

 
14,239

Other expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
2,012

 

 
2,012

 
3,922

 

 
3,922

Total other expense
2,012

 

 
2,012

 
3,922

 

 
3,922

Income from operations before provision for income taxes
5,792

 
105

 
5,897

 
10,220

 
97

 
10,317

Provision for income taxes
1,582

 
29

 
1,611

 
2,781

 
26

 
2,807

Net income
4,210

 
76

 
4,286

 
7,439

 
71

 
7,510

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of tax
115

 

 
115

 
289

 

 
289

Reclassification of interest rate cap amortization included in net income
10

 

 
10

 
16

 

 
16

Total other comprehensive income
125

 

 
125

 
305

 

 
305

Comprehensive income
$
4,335

 
$
76

 
$
4,411

 
$
7,744

 
$
71

 
$
7,815

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.11

 
$

 
$
0.11

 
$
0.19

 
$

 
$
0.19

Diluted
$
0.11

 
$

 
$
0.11

 
$
0.19

 
$

 
$
0.19

Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
 
 
24 Weeks Ended June 19, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments for Prior Revenue Recognition Standards
 
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
7,439

 
$
71

 
$
7,510

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
11,761

 

 
11,761

Amortization of favorable and unfavorable lease assets and liabilities, net
 
(250
)
 

 
(250
)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
 
194

 

 
194

Stock-based compensation
 
2,634

 

 
2,634

Impairment of long-lived assets
 
1,661

 

 
1,661

Deferred income taxes
 
471

 
26

 
497

Loss on disposal of assets, net
 
180

 

 
180

Restaurant closure charges
 
65

 

 
65

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts and other receivables, net
 
1,272

 

 
1,272

Inventories
 
2

 

 
2

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
4,117

 

 
4,117

Other assets
 
(41
)
 

 
(41
)
Accounts payable
 
(2,867
)
 

 
(2,867
)
Other accrued liabilities
 
1,890

 

 
1,890

Other non-current liabilities
 
1,195

 
(97
)
 
1,098

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
29,723

 
$

 
$
29,723

v3.10.0.1
Restaurant Closure Charges, Net (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restaurant Closure Liability Activity
The following table represents other restaurant closure liability activity related to restaurant closures prior to 2015 and sublease income shortfalls (in thousands):
 
 
Total
Balance at January 2, 2018
 
$
1,213

Charges for accretion in current period
 
33

Cash payments
 
(370
)
Balance at June 19, 2018
 
$
876

Closure Liability Activity for 12 Closed Restaurants
A summary of the restaurant closure liability activity, all of which relates to contract termination costs, for these 12 closed restaurants consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
Total
Balance at January 2, 2018
 
$
1,611

Charges for accretion in current period
 
32

Cash payments
 
(168
)
Balance at June 19, 2018
 
$
1,475

v3.10.0.1
Goodwill and other Intangible Assets (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets
The Company’s other intangible assets at June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
January 2, 2018
 
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Favorable lease assets
 
$
13,677

 
$
(5,181
)
 
$
8,496

 
$
13,744

 
$
(4,442
)
 
$
9,302

Franchise rights
 
15,203

 
(3,867
)
 
11,336

 
15,284

 
(3,282
)
 
12,002

Reacquired franchise rights
 
243

 
(69
)
 
174

 
243

 
(49
)
 
194

Total amortized other intangible assets
 
$
29,123

 
$
(9,117
)
 
$
20,006

 
$
29,271

 
$
(7,773
)
 
$
21,498

v3.10.0.1
Debt, Obligations Under Capital Leases and Deemed Landlord Financing Liabilities (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt
The Company’s long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities at June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018 consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
January 2, 2018
2015 Senior Credit Facility, net of debt discount of $614 and $747 and deferred financing costs of $207 and $252 at June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018, respectively
 
$
152,179

 
$
152,001

Total outstanding indebtedness
 
152,179

 
152,001

Obligations under capital leases and deemed landlord financing liabilities
 
19,339

 
20,053

Total debt
 
171,518

 
172,054

Less: amounts due within one year
 
1,194

 
1,415

Total amounts due after one year, net
 
$
170,324

 
$
170,639

 
v3.10.0.1
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
The Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 19, 2018 and January 2, 2018 were as follows (in thousands):

 
June 19, 2018 (Unaudited)
 
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement
$
734

 
$

 
$
734

 
$

Total assets measured at fair value
$
734

 
$

 
$
734

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2018
 
Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
2016 Interest Rate Cap Agreement
$
332

 
$

 
$
332

 
$

Total assets measured at fair value
$
332

 
$

 
$
332

 
$

v3.10.0.1
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-current Liabilities (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Other Accrued Liabilities
A summary of other accrued liabilities follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
January 2, 2018
Employee compensation and related items
 
$
11,766

 
$
12,945

Accrued insurance
 
6,573

 
7,232

Accrued sales tax
 
5,669

 
3,987

Accrued advertising
 
2,743

 
728

Accrued real property tax
 
1,375

 
1,331

Restaurant closure liability
 
422

 
794

Other
 
8,771

 
8,240

 
 
$
37,319

 
$
35,257

Summary of Other Non-current Liabilities
A summary of other non-current liabilities follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
January 2, 2018
Unfavorable lease liabilities
 
$
13,413

 
$
14,469

Insurance reserves
 
7,164

 
5,965

Deferred rent liability
 
3,400

 
2,972

Deferred development and initial franchise fees
 
2,684

 
1,335

Restaurant closure liability
 
1,929

 
2,030

Unearned trade discount, non-current
 
961

 
1,149

Deferred gift card income
 
721

 
1,234

Other
 
2,332

 
2,277

 
 
$
32,604

 
$
31,431

v3.10.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
Summary of Outstanding and Unvested Restricted Stock Activity
A summary of outstanding and unvested restricted stock activity as of June 19, 2018 and changes during the period from January 2, 2018 through June 19, 2018 are as follows:
 
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at January 2, 2018
 
1,088,910

 
$
11.92

Granted
 
68,499

 
11.62

Vested
 
(58,820
)
 
12.74

Forfeited
 

 

Nonvested at June 19, 2018
 
1,098,589

 
$
11.86

Summary of Stock Options Activity
A summary of stock option activity as of June 19, 2018 and changes during the period from January 2, 2018 through June 19, 2018 are as follows:
 
 
Options
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in years)
 
(in thousands)
Options outstanding at January 2, 2018
 
417,000

 
$
11.04

 
5.5
 
$
641

Granted
 
10,000

 
12.70

 

 

Exercised
 
(12,250
)
 
10.00

 

 

Forfeited/Expired
 
(30,500
)
 
11.14

 

 

Options outstanding at June 19, 2018
 
384,250

 
$
11.11

 
4.9
 
$
842

Options exercisable at June 19, 2018
 
105,998

 
$
10.13

 
4.4
 
$
316

Options exercisable and expected to vest at June 19, 2018
 
361,321

 
$
11.05

 
4.9
 
$
809

v3.10.0.1
Earnings per Share (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share Data
Below are basic and diluted net income per share for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands except share and per share data):
 
 
 
12 Weeks Ended
 
24 Weeks Ended
 
 
June 19, 2018
 
June 20, 2017
 
June 19, 2018
 
June 20, 2017
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
4,210

 
$
5,330

 
$
7,439

 
$
9,568

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic
 
38,299,483

 
38,535,855

 
38,370,595

 
38,769,895

Dilutive effect of unvested restricted stock
 
321,331

 
492,065

 
318,329

 
476,284

Dilutive effect of stock options
 
5,875

 
23,550

 
13,427

 
23,226

Dilutive effect of warrants
 
17,184

 
757,015

 
235,755

 
825,071

Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted
 
38,643,873

 
39,808,485

 
38,938,106

 
40,094,476

Net income per share - basic
 
0.11

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.25

Net income per share - diluted
 
0.11

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.24

Antidilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock awards excluded from the computations
 
143,226

 
36,500

 
125,577

 
36,500

v3.10.0.1
Description of Business - Additional Information (Details)
Jun. 19, 2018
state
restaurant
Jun. 20, 2017
state
restaurant
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]    
Number of states in which entity operates | state 14 15
Entity Operated Units [Member]    
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]    
Number of restaurants 315 304
Franchised Units [Member]    
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]    
Number of restaurants 251 251
Franchised Units [Member] | GUAM    
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]    
Number of restaurants 1 1
v3.10.0.1
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition - Estimated Revenue Recognition (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2018-06-20  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation $ 35
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period 6 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-01-02  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation $ 65
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation $ 65
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-12-30  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation $ 63
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-12-29  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation $ 64
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-04  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation $ 1,067
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
v3.10.0.1
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition - Change in Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 19, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized $ 15,000 $ 28,000
v3.10.0.1
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition - Additional (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jan. 03, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus     2018      
Document Period End Date     Jun. 19, 2018      
Retained earnings $ 73,629   $ 73,629     $ 66,897
Deferred income taxes 68,896   68,896     68,574
Franchise advertising contributions 3,136 $ 0 6,072 $ 0    
Franchise advertising expenses 3,136 $ 0 6,072 $ 0    
Other non-current liabilities 32,604   32,604     $ 31,431
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09            
Retained earnings         $ 700  
Deferred income taxes         300  
Other non-current liabilities         $ 1,000  
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606            
Retained earnings 778   778      
Deferred income taxes 289   289      
Franchise advertising contributions 3,136   6,072      
Franchise advertising expenses 3,136   6,072      
Other Franchise Revenue 200   300      
Other Franchise Expense     200      
Other non-current liabilities $ (1,067)   $ (1,067)      
v3.10.0.1
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition - Effect Of Adoption (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jan. 03, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]            
Accounts payable $ 17,608   $ 17,608     $ 18,759
Other accrued liabilities 37,319   37,319     35,257
Current portion of capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities 1,194   1,194     1,415
Total current liabilities 56,121   56,121     55,431
Long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities, excluding current portion, net 170,324   170,324     170,639
Deferred income taxes 68,896   68,896     68,574
Other non-current liabilities 32,604   32,604     31,431
Total liabilities 327,945   327,945     326,075
Preferred stock 0   0     0
Common stock 4   4     4
Additional paid-in capital 347,220   347,220     349,334
Accumulated other comprehensive income 319   319     14
Retained earnings 73,629   73,629     66,897
Total shareholders’ equity 421,172   421,172     416,249
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 749,117   749,117     $ 742,324
Income Statement [Abstract]            
Company restaurant sales 109,800 $ 104,022 214,909 $ 205,244    
Franchise revenue 4,149 3,903 7,941 7,516    
Franchise advertising contributions (3,136) 0 (6,072) 0    
Franchise sublease income 728 656 1,445 1,166    
Total revenue 117,813 108,581 230,367 213,926    
Food and paper costs 30,082 28,770 59,055 56,688    
Labor and related expenses 35,422 33,185 70,240 66,406    
Occupancy and other operating expenses 22,627 20,918 44,613 41,636    
General and administrative 10,321 9,055 20,750 18,360    
Franchise advertising expenses (3,136) 0 (6,072) 0    
Depreciation and amortization 5,847 5,278 11,761 10,381    
Occupancy and other - franchise subleases 651 602 1,289 1,083    
Pre-opening costs 199 151 641 177    
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use 1,661 0 1,661 0    
Restaurant closure charges, net (24) 6 (37) 15    
Loss on disposal of assets, net 87 340 180 291    
Total operating expenses 110,009 98,305 216,225 195,037    
Income from operations 7,804 10,276 14,142 18,889    
Interest expense 2,012 1,627 3,922 3,170    
Total other expense 2,012 1,627 3,922 3,170    
Income from operations before provision for income taxes 5,792 8,649 10,220 15,719    
Provision for income taxes 1,582 3,319 2,781 6,151    
Net income 4,210 5,330 7,439 9,568    
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of tax 115 (148) 289 (236)    
Reclassification of interest rate cap amortization included in net income 10 0 16 0    
Total other comprehensive income 125 (148) 305 (236)    
Comprehensive income $ 4,335 $ 5,182 $ 7,744 $ 9,332    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.11 $ 0.14 $ 0.19 $ 0.25    
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.19 $ 0.24    
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]            
Net income $ 4,210 $ 5,330 $ 7,439 $ 9,568    
Depreciation and amortization     11,761 10,381    
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable lease assets and liabilities, net     (250) (292)    
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount     194 178    
Stock-based compensation     2,634 2,149    
Deferred income taxes     471 792    
Loss on disposal of assets, net 87 $ 340 180 291    
Restaurant closure charges     65 85    
Accounts and other receivables, net     (1,272) (1,023)    
Inventories     (2) (133)    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (4,117) (1,075)    
Other assets     41 60    
Accounts payable     (2,867) 35    
Other accrued liabilities     1,890 (304)    
Other non-current liabilities     1,195 (240)    
Net cash provided by operating activities     29,723 $ 24,814    
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09            
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]            
Deferred income taxes         $ 300  
Other non-current liabilities         1,000  
Retained earnings         $ 700  
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09            
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]            
Accounts payable 0   0      
Other accrued liabilities 0   0      
Current portion of capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities 0   0      
Total current liabilities 0   0      
Long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities, excluding current portion, net 0   0      
Deferred income taxes 289   289      
Other non-current liabilities (1,067)   (1,067)      
Total liabilities (778)   (778)      
Preferred stock 0   0      
Common stock 0   0      
Additional paid-in capital 0   0      
Accumulated other comprehensive income 0   0      
Retained earnings 778   778      
Total shareholders’ equity 778   778      
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 0   0      
Income Statement [Abstract]            
Company restaurant sales 0   0      
Franchise revenue (86)   (247)      
Franchise advertising contributions (3,136)   (6,072)      
Franchise sublease income 0   0      
Total revenue (3,222)   (6,319)      
Food and paper costs 0   0      
Labor and related expenses 0   0      
Occupancy and other operating expenses 0   0      
General and administrative (191)   (344)      
Franchise advertising expenses (3,136)   (6,072)      
Depreciation and amortization 0   0      
Occupancy and other - franchise subleases 0   0      
Pre-opening costs 0   0      
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use 0   0      
Restaurant closure charges, net 0   0      
Loss on disposal of assets, net 0   0      
Total operating expenses (3,327)   (6,416)      
Income from operations 105   97      
Interest expense 0   0      
Total other expense 0   0      
Income from operations before provision for income taxes 105   97      
Provision for income taxes 29   26      
Net income 76   71      
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of tax 0   0      
Reclassification of interest rate cap amortization included in net income 0   0      
Total other comprehensive income 0   0      
Comprehensive income $ 76   $ 71      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.00   $ 0.00      
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.00   $ 0.00      
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]            
Net income $ 76   $ 71      
Depreciation and amortization     0      
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable lease assets and liabilities, net     0      
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount     0      
Stock-based compensation     0      
Deferred income taxes     26      
Loss on disposal of assets, net 0   0      
Restaurant closure charges     0      
Accounts and other receivables, net     0      
Inventories     0      
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     0      
Other assets     0      
Accounts payable     0      
Other accrued liabilities     0      
Other non-current liabilities     (97)      
Net cash provided by operating activities     0      
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606            
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]            
Accounts payable 17,608   17,608      
Other accrued liabilities 37,319   37,319      
Current portion of capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities 1,194   1,194      
Total current liabilities 56,121   56,121      
Long-term debt, capital lease obligations and deemed landlord financing liabilities, excluding current portion, net 170,324   170,324      
Deferred income taxes 69,185   69,185      
Other non-current liabilities 31,537   31,537      
Total liabilities 327,167   327,167      
Preferred stock 0   0      
Common stock 4   4      
Additional paid-in capital 347,220   347,220      
Accumulated other comprehensive income 319   319      
Retained earnings 74,407   74,407      
Total shareholders’ equity 421,950   421,950      
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 749,117   749,117      
Income Statement [Abstract]            
Company restaurant sales 109,800   214,909      
Franchise revenue 4,063   7,694      
Franchise advertising contributions 0   0      
Franchise sublease income 728   1,445      
Total revenue 114,591   224,048      
Food and paper costs 30,082   59,055      
Labor and related expenses 35,422   70,240      
Occupancy and other operating expenses 22,627   44,613      
General and administrative 10,130   20,406      
Franchise advertising expenses 0   0      
Depreciation and amortization 5,847   11,761      
Occupancy and other - franchise subleases 651   1,289      
Pre-opening costs 199   641      
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use 1,661   1,661      
Restaurant closure charges, net (24)   (37)      
Loss on disposal of assets, net (87)   (180)      
Total operating expenses 106,682   209,809      
Income from operations 7,909   14,239      
Interest expense 2,012   3,922      
Total other expense (2,012)   (3,922)      
Income from operations before provision for income taxes 5,897   10,317      
Provision for income taxes 1,611   2,807      
Net income 4,286   7,510      
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of tax 115   289      
Reclassification of interest rate cap amortization included in net income 10   16      
Total other comprehensive income 125   305      
Comprehensive income $ 4,411   $ 7,815      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.11   $ 0.19      
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.11   $ 0.19      
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]            
Net income $ 4,286   $ 7,510      
Depreciation and amortization     11,761      
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable lease assets and liabilities, net     (250)      
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount     194      
Stock-based compensation     2,634      
Deferred income taxes     497      
Loss on disposal of assets, net $ (87)   (180)      
Restaurant closure charges     65      
Accounts and other receivables, net     1,272      
Inventories     2      
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     4,117      
Other assets     (41)      
Accounts payable     (2,867)      
Other accrued liabilities     1,890      
Other non-current liabilities     1,098      
Net cash provided by operating activities     $ 29,723      
v3.10.0.1
Restaurant Closure Charges, Net - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
USD ($)
Jun. 20, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 29, 2015
location
Jun. 19, 2018
USD ($)
Jun. 20, 2017
USD ($)
Jan. 02, 2018
USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Document Period End Date       Jun. 19, 2018    
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use $ 1,661 $ 0   $ 1,661 $ 0  
Restructuring closure liability 2,300     2,300   $ 2,800
Current portion of restaurant closure liability 422     422   794
Non-current portion of restaurant closure liability 1,929     1,929   2,030
Charges for accretion in current period       65 $ 85  
Closure of 12 Underperforming Restaurants [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Current portion of restaurant closure liability 200     200   300
Non-current portion of restaurant closure liability 1,200     1,200   1,300
Number of underperforming locations | location     12      
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals       100    
Facility Closing [Member]            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Restructuring closure liability 876     876   1,213
Current portion of restaurant closure liability 200     200   500
Non-current portion of restaurant closure liability $ 700     700   $ 700
Charges for accretion in current period       $ 33    
v3.10.0.1
Restaurant Closure Charges, Net - Restaurant Closure Liability Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Closure liability, Beginning balance $ 2,800  
Charges for accretion in current period 65 $ 85
Closure liability, Ending balance 2,300  
Facility Closing [Member]    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Closure liability, Beginning balance 1,213  
Charges for accretion in current period 33  
Cash payments (370)  
Closure liability, Ending balance 876  
Closure of 12 Underperforming Restaurants [Member] | Total    
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Closure liability, Beginning balance 1,611  
Charges for accretion in current period 32  
Cash payments (168)  
Closure liability, Ending balance $ 1,475  
v3.10.0.1
Goodwill and other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Other Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 29,123 $ 29,271
Accumulated Amortization (9,117) (7,773)
Net 20,006 21,498
Favorable Lease Assets [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 13,677 13,744
Accumulated Amortization (5,181) (4,442)
Net 8,496 9,302
Franchise rights [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 15,203 15,284
Accumulated Amortization (3,867) (3,282)
Net 11,336 12,002
Other Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 243 243
Accumulated Amortization (69) (49)
Net $ 174 $ 194
v3.10.0.1
Goodwill and other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Goodwill $ 320,638 $ 320,638
Favorable lease assets write-off 100  
Franchise rights [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Favorable lease assets write-off $ 100  
v3.10.0.1
Debt, Obligations Under Capital Leases and Deemed Landlord Financing Liabilities - Schedule of Debt (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total outstanding indebtedness $ 152,179 $ 152,001
Obligations under capital leases and deemed landlord financing liabilities 19,339 20,053
Total debt 171,518 172,054
Less: amounts due within one year 1,194 1,415
Total amounts due after one year, net 170,324 170,639
2015 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Credit Facility 152,179 152,001
Debt discount 614 747
Deferred finance costs $ 207 $ 252
v3.10.0.1
Debt, Obligations Under Capital Leases and Deemed Landlord Financing Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) - 2015 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] - USD ($)
Aug. 04, 2015
Jun. 19, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Credit agreement issuance date Aug. 04, 2015  
Credit agreement maturity date Aug. 04, 2020  
Credit facility amount $ 250,000,000  
Letters of credit   $ 17,900,000
Interest rate on outstanding balance of credit facility (percent)   3.70%
Availability for additional borrowings under credit facility   $ 79,100,000
Credit facility outstanding borrowings   $ 153,000,000
v3.10.0.1
Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
USD ($)
Jun. 19, 2018
USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]    
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net $ 10,000 $ 16,000
Interest Rate Cap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 70,000,000 $ 70,000,000
Cap interest rate 2.00% 2.00%
Amount expected to be reclassified into earnings over the remaining term of the agreement $ 300,000 $ 300,000
Amount expected to be reclassified into interest expense over the next 12 months $ 100,000 $ 100,000
v3.10.0.1
Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Interest Rate Cap [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Fair value of interest rate cap $ 700,000.0 $ 300,000.0
v3.10.0.1
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurement Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Interest rate cap $ 734 $ 332
Total assets measured at fair value 734 332
Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Interest rate cap 0 0
Total assets measured at fair value 0 0
Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Interest rate cap 734 332
Total assets measured at fair value 734 332
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Interest rate cap 0 0
Total assets measured at fair value $ 0 $ 0
v3.10.0.1
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-current Liabilities - Summary of Other Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Accrued Liabilities Current [Line Items]    
Employee compensation and related items $ 11,766 $ 12,945
Accrued insurance 6,573 7,232
Accrued sales tax 5,669 3,987
Accrued advertising 2,743 728
Accrued real property tax 1,375 1,331
Restaurant closure liability 422 794
Other 8,771 8,240
Other accrued liabilities $ 37,319 $ 35,257
v3.10.0.1
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-current Liabilities - Summary of Other Non-current Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Other Non Current Liabilities [Line Items]    
Unfavorable lease liabilities $ 13,413 $ 14,469
Insurance reserves 7,164 5,965
Deferred rent liability 3,400 2,972
Restaurant closure liability 1,929 2,030
Deferred development and initial franchise fees 2,684 1,335
Unearned trade discount, non-current 961 1,149
Deferred gift card income 721 1,234
Other 2,332 2,277
Other non-current liabilities $ 32,604 $ 31,431
v3.10.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jan. 02, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Document Period End Date     Jun. 19, 2018    
Payments related to employee tax withholding obligations     $ 79 $ 59  
Number of awards outstanding (in shares) 1,098,589   1,098,589   1,088,910
Number of stock options outstanding (in shares) 384,250   384,250   417,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period     68,499    
2015 Plan [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Common stock reserved and authorized for issuance (in shares) 3,300,000   3,300,000    
Common stock authorized and available for grant (in shares) 1,320,345   1,320,345    
Stock-based compensation expense recorded $ 1,400 $ 1,100 $ 2,600 2,100  
Restricted Shares [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Unrecognized compensation expense, net 7,300   $ 7,300    
Weighted average period of recognition (in years)     2 years 1 month 2 days    
Payments related to employee tax withholding obligations     $ 100 $ 100  
Shares paid for tax withholding for share based compensation     6,358 4,686  
Stock Options [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Unrecognized stock compensation expense $ 700   $ 700    
Vesting period (in years)     2 years 2 months 12 days    
v3.10.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Outstanding and Unvested Restricted Stock Activity (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Nonvested Shares, Beginning balance (in shares) | shares 1,088,910
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | shares 68,499
Vested (in shares) | shares (58,820)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares 0
Nonvested Shares, Ending balance (in shares) | shares 1,098,589
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 11.92
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 11.62
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 12.74
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 0.00
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 11.86
Document Period End Date Jun. 19, 2018
v3.10.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Options Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jan. 02, 2018
Shares    
Options outstanding, Beginning balance (in shares) 417,000  
Granted (in shares) 10,000  
Exercised (in shares) (12,250)  
Forfeited (in shares) (30,500)  
Options outstanding, Ending balance (in shares) 384,250 417,000
Options exercisable (in shares) 105,998  
Options exercisable and expected to vest (in shares) 361,321  
Weighted Average Exercise Price    
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding, Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 11.04  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted (in dollars per share) 12.70  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share) 10.00  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited (in dollars per share) 11.14  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding, Ending balance (in dollars per share) 11.11 $ 11.04
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options exercisable (in dollars per share) 10.13  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options exercisable and expected (in dollars per share) $ 11.05  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options outstanding (in years) 4 years 11 months 9 days 5 years 6 months
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options exercisable (in years) 4 years 4 months 28 days  
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options exercisable and expected to vest (in years) 4 years 10 months 24 days  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding, Beginning balance $ 641  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding, Ending balance 842 $ 641
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options exercisable 316  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options excersiable and expected to vest $ 809  
v3.10.0.1
Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 19, 2018
Jul. 23, 2018
Aug. 23, 2016
Feb. 26, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Document Period End Date   Jun. 19, 2018      
Common Stock and Warrants [Member]          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Maximum authorized stock repurchase amount (up to) $ 50,000,000 $ 50,000,000   $ 25,000,000 $ 25,000,000.0
Remaining authorized stock repurchase amount $ 16,200,000 $ 16,200,000      
Common Stock [Member]          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Shares repurchased (in shares) 407,821 407,821      
Average price per share $ 11.57 $ 11.57      
Shares repurchased, value $ 4,700,000 $ 4,700,000      
Warrants [Member]          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Shares repurchased (in shares) 11,132 20,943      
Average price per share $ 2.68 $ 3.00      
Shares repurchased, value $ 30,000 $ 100,000      
Subsequent Event [Member] | Common Stock and Warrants [Member]          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Maximum authorized stock repurchase amount (up to)     $ 25,000,000.0    
Remaining authorized stock repurchase amount     $ 41,200,000    
v3.10.0.1
Earnings per Share - Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share Data (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Numerator:        
Net income $ 4,210 $ 5,330 $ 7,439 $ 9,568
Denominator:        
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic (in shares) 38,299,483 38,535,855 38,370,595 38,769,895
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 38,643,873 39,808,485 38,938,106 40,094,476
Net (loss) income per share - basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.11 $ 0.14 $ 0.19 $ 0.25
Net (loss) income per share - diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.19 $ 0.24
Antidilutive stock options, unvested restricted stock awards, unvested RSUs and warrants excluded from the computations (in dollars per share) 143,226 36,500 125,577 36,500
Restricted Stock and RSUs [Member]        
Denominator:        
Dilutive effect (in shares) 321,331 492,065 318,329 476,284
Stock Options [Member]        
Denominator:        
Dilutive effect (in shares) 5,875 23,550 13,427 23,226
Warrants [Member]        
Denominator:        
Dilutive effect (in shares) 17,184 757,015 235,755 825,071
v3.10.0.1
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 20, 2017
Jan. 02, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]          
Effective income tax rates (percent) 27.30% 38.40% 27.20% 39.10%  
Provision for income taxes $ 1,582 $ 3,319 $ 2,781 $ 6,151  
Valuation allowance $ 0   $ 0   $ 0
v3.10.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 19, 2018
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Purchasing commitments contract extended terms 2021
Contractual purchase obligations for goods and services $ 62.4