FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC., 10-K filed on 3/10/2022
Annual Report
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Auditor [Line Items]  
Auditor Name Deloitte & Touche LLP
Auditor Location Dallas, Texas
Auditor Firm ID 34
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Mar. 04, 2022
Jul. 04, 2021
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Jan. 02, 2022    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-35373    
Entity Registrant Name FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 90-0712224    
Entity Address, Address Line One 14800 Landmark Boulevard, Suite 500    
Entity Address, City or Town Dallas    
Entity Address, State or Province TX    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75254    
City Area Code 972    
Local Phone Number 702-9300    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $.01 per share    
Trading Symbol FRGI    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 250,298,984
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   25,707,125  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.'s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is expected to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A no later than 120 days after the conclusion of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.'s fiscal year ended January 2, 2022, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this annual report.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001534992    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-02    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Current assets:    
Cash $ 36,797 $ 49,778
Restricted cash 3,837 3,584
Accounts receivable 6,223 4,933
Inventories 2,524 2,101
Prepaid rent 109 107
Income tax receivable 3,846 9,399
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,706 5,646
Current assets held for sale 0 8,478
Total current assets 59,042 84,026
Property and equipment, net 89,884 97,867
Operating lease right-of-use assets 154,127 164,665
Goodwill 56,307 56,307
Other assets 7,753 5,855
Non-current assets held for sale 0 160,023
Total assets 367,113 568,743
Current liabilities:    
Current portion of long-term debt 63 816
Accounts payable 12,342 8,325
Accrued payroll, related taxes and benefits 8,475 9,738
Accrued real estate taxes 1,630 1,735
Other current liabilities 18,032 17,070
Current liabilities held for sale 0 27,225
Total current liabilities 40,542 64,909
Long-term debt, net of current portion 438 71,588
Operating lease liabilities 163,270 174,116
Deferred tax liabilities 229 2,269
Other non-current liabilities 7,763 9,757
Non-current liabilities held for sale 0 98,323
Total liabilities 212,242 420,962
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued 0 0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 28,445,812 and 28,278,320 shares issued, respectively, and 24,829,002 and 25,293,149 shares outstanding, respectively 277 273
Additional paid-in capital 182,686 176,614
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 2,043 (8,327)
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,847,792 and 1,993,495 shares, respectively (30,135) (20,779)
Total stockholders' equity 154,871 147,781
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 367,113 $ 568,743
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized 20,000,000 20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued 0 0
Common stock, par value (usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized 100,000,000 100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued 28,445,812 28,278,320
Common stock, shares outstanding 24,829,002 25,293,149
Treasury stock, shares 2,847,792 1,993,495
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other current liabilities  
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Costs and expenses:      
Depreciation and amortization $ 20,600 $ 22,000 $ 22,200
Impairment and other lease charges 1,670 9,139 13,101
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (7,002) (10,430) 9,835
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 1,083 (7,044) 11,830
Loss from continuing operations (8,085) (3,386) (1,995)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 18,455 (6,825) (82,391)
Net income (loss) $ 10,370 $ (10,211) $ (84,386)
Earnings (loss) per common share:      
Continuing operations – basic $ (0.31) $ (0.13) $ (0.07)
Discontinued operations – basic 0.71 (0.27) (3.11)
Basic (usd per share) 0.40 (0.40) (3.18)
Continuing operations – diluted (0.31) (0.13) (0.07)
Discontinued operations – diluted 0.71 (0.27) (3.11)
Diluted (usd per share) $ 0.40 $ (0.40) $ (3.18)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 25,356,339 25,341,415 26,500,356
Diluted (in shares) 25,356,339 25,341,415 26,500,356
Continuing Operations      
Revenues:      
Revenues $ 357,277 $ 315,358 $ 363,473
Costs and expenses:      
Cost of sales 108,593 100,080 115,119
Restaurant wages and related expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $53, $73, and $70, respectively) 91,669 74,328 84,909
Restaurant rent expense 23,592 22,773 22,050
Other restaurant operating expenses 57,430 47,823 50,274
Advertising expense 11,508 8,379 12,353
General and administrative (including stock-based compensation expense of $4,163, $2,681, and $2,320, respectively) 45,524 39,848 41,905
Depreciation and amortization 20,574 22,009 22,186
Pre-opening costs 0 0 380
Impairment and other lease charges 1,538 8,023 15
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income 2,999 4,331 3,260
Other expense (income), net 478 (2,098) 862
Total operating expenses 363,905 325,496 353,313
Income (loss) from operations (6,628) (10,138) 10,160
Interest expense 374 292 325
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (7,002) (10,430) 9,835
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 1,083 (7,044) 11,830
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 18,455 6,825 82,391
Net income (loss) 10,370 (10,211) (84,386)
Continuing Operations | Restaurant sales      
Revenues:      
Revenues 355,492 314,112 361,693
Continuing Operations | Franchise royalty revenues and fees      
Revenues:      
Revenues $ 1,785 $ 1,246 $ 1,780
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) - Continuing Operations - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Stock-based compensation expense $ 4,200 $ 2,800 $ 2,400
Restaurant Wages And Related Expenses      
Stock-based compensation expense 53 73 70
General and Administrative Expense      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 4,163 $ 2,681 $ 2,320
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Treasury Stock
Beginning balance at Dec. 30, 2018 $ 240,059   $ 270 $ 170,290 $ 72,268   $ (2,769)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 30, 2018     26,858,988        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity              
Stock-based compensation 2,844     2,844      
Vesting of restricted shares (in shares)     134,746        
Vesting of restricted shares (1)   $ 1 (2)      
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)     (1,381,137)        
Purchase of treasury stock (14,282)           (14,282)
Net income (loss) (84,386)       (84,386)    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 29, 2019     25,612,597        
Ending balance at Dec. 29, 2019 158,236   $ 271 173,132 1,884   (17,051)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity              
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)   $ 14,002       $ 14,002  
Stock-based compensation 3,484     3,484      
Vesting of restricted shares (in shares)     180,552        
Vesting of restricted shares $ 0   $ 2 (2)      
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) (500,000)   (500,000)        
Purchase of treasury stock $ (3,728)           (3,728)
Net income (loss) $ (10,211)       (10,211)    
Ending balance (in shares) at Jan. 03, 2021 25,293,149   25,293,149        
Ending balance at Jan. 03, 2021 $ 147,781   $ 273 176,614 (8,327)   (20,779)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity              
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (8,327)            
Stock-based compensation 6,076     6,076      
Vesting of restricted shares (in shares)     390,150        
Vesting of restricted shares $ 0   $ 4 (4)      
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) (854,297)   (854,297)        
Purchase of treasury stock $ (9,356)           (9,356)
Net income (loss) $ 10,370       10,370    
Ending balance (in shares) at Jan. 02, 2022 24,829,002   24,829,002        
Ending balance at Jan. 02, 2022 $ 154,871   $ 277 $ 182,686 $ 2,043   $ (30,135)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity              
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) $ 2,043            
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Operating activities:      
Net income (loss) $ 10,370 $ (10,211) $ (84,386)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Gain on disposals of property and equipment, net (124) (3,267) (6)
Stock-based compensation 6,076 3,484 2,844
Impairment and other lease charges 1,670 9,139 13,101
Goodwill impairment 0 0 67,909
Loss on extinguishment of debt 5,307 1,241 0
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana (24,979) 0 0
Depreciation and amortization 28,373 38,206 39,195
Amortization of deferred financing costs 526 437 270
Deferred income taxes (4,384) (650) 10,888
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable 525 (951) 640
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (454) 340 364
Operating lease right-of-use assets 18,245 24,213 23,780
Other non-current assets (1,955) 3,396 (1,360)
Accounts payable (1,301) 1,309 504
Accrued payroll, related taxes and benefits (3,952) 4,370 (220)
Accrued real estate taxes (1,861) 103 626
Other current liabilities (1,633) (3,396) (2,618)
Operating lease liabilities (18,290) (23,264) (19,765)
Other non-current liabilities (3,633) 2,166 (162)
Income tax receivable/payable 5,553 (5,578) 14,036
Other (23) (815) (608)
Net cash provided by operating activities 14,056 40,272 65,032
Capital expenditures:      
New restaurant development 0 (1,863) (11,390)
Restaurant remodeling (2,380) (1,103) (2,573)
Other restaurant capital expenditures (14,732) (11,270) (19,335)
Corporate and restaurant information systems (2,416) (4,133) (7,949)
Total capital expenditures (19,528) (18,369) (41,247)
Proceeds from sale of Taco Cabana 74,910 0 0
Proceeds from disposals of properties 1,307 9,559 1,774
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions 3,083 17,222 0
Proceeds from insurance recoveries 0 0 42
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 59,772 8,412 (39,431)
Financing activities:      
Borrowings on revolving credit facility 0 154,143 32,000
Repayments on revolving credit facility 0 (229,143) (35,000)
Borrowings of unsecured debt 0 15,000 0
Repayments of unsecured debt 0 (15,000) 0
Borrowings of secured debt 0 73,500 0
Repayment of secured debt (75,000) 0 0
Principal payments on finance leases (219) (237) (164)
Financing costs associated with debt 0 (3,013) 0
Premium and other costs related to extinguishment of debt (2,238) 0 0
Payments to purchase treasury stock (9,356) (3,728) (14,282)
Net cash used in financing activities (86,813) (8,478) (17,446)
Net change in cash and restricted cash (12,985) 40,206 8,155
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of year 53,362 13,089 4,940
Cash and restricted cash of discontinued operations, beginning of year 257 324 318
Cash and restricted cash of discontinued operations, end of year 0 (257) (324)
Cash and restricted cash, end of year $ 40,634 $ 53,362 $ 13,089
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Basis of Presentation
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation
Business Description. Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Fiesta Restaurant Group" or "Fiesta") owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical restaurants through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Pollo Operations, Inc., and Pollo Franchise, Inc., (collectively "Pollo Tropical"). Fiesta owned, operated and franchised Taco Cabana restaurants through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Taco Cabana, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "Taco Cabana") through August 15, 2021. Unless the context otherwise requires, Fiesta and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the "Company." At January 2, 2022, the Company owned and operated 138 Pollo Tropical® restaurants located in Florida and franchised a total of 31 Pollo Tropical restaurants. The franchised Pollo Tropical restaurants include 17 in Puerto Rico, two in Panama, one in Guyana, two in Ecuador, one in the Bahamas, one in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and five on college campuses in Florida, and locations at one hospital and one sports and entertainment stadium in Florida.
Discontinued Operations. On July 1, 2021, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement for the sale of Taco Cabana, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "Taco Cabana"). On August 16, 2021, the Company completed the sale of Taco Cabana. The Company has classified the revenues, costs and expenses and income taxes attributable to the Taco Cabana business segment, together with certain costs related to the transaction, within income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, on the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. See Note 2—Dispositions. Unless otherwise noted, amounts and disclosures throughout these notes to the consolidated financial statements relate to the Company's continuing operations.
Basis of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Fiesta and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year. The Company uses a 52–53 week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to December 31. The fiscal years ended January 2, 2022 and December 29, 2019, each contained 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended January 3, 2021 contained 53 weeks.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include: insurance liabilities, evaluation for impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, lease accounting matters, and deferred income tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Due to the uncertainty associated with the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it will have on the Company's operations and future cash flows, it is reasonably possible that the estimates of future cash flows used in impairment assessments will change in the near term and the effect of the change could be material.
Concentrations of Risk. Food and supplies are ordered from approved suppliers and are shipped to the restaurants via distributors. Performance Food Group, Inc. is the primary distributor of food and beverage products and supplies for Pollo Tropical. In the years ended January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, Performance Food Group, Inc. accounted for approximately 96% and 98%, respectively, of the food and supplies delivered to restaurants. The Company's limited distributor relationships could have an adverse effect on the Company's operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash. The Company's restricted cash is comprised of certain cash balances that are reserved as cash collateral for the Company's existing letters of credit.
Inventories. Inventories, primarily consisting of food and paper, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
Property and Equipment. The Company capitalizes all direct costs incurred to construct and substantially improve its restaurants. These costs are depreciated and charged to expense based upon their property classification when placed in service. Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Application development stage costs for significant internally developed software
projects are capitalized and amortized. Repairs and maintenance activities are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings and improvements5to30 years
Equipment3to7 years
Computer hardware and software3to7 years
Assets subject to finance leaseShorter of useful life or lease term
Leasehold improvements, including new buildings constructed on leased land, are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the underlying lease term. In circumstances where an economic penalty would be presumed by the non-exercise of one or more renewal options under the lease, the Company includes those renewal option periods when determining the lease term for depreciation purposes. For significant leasehold improvements made during the latter part of the lease term, the Company amortizes those improvements over the shorter of their useful life or an extended lease term. The extended lease term would consider the exercise of renewal options if the value of the improvements would imply that an economic penalty would be incurred without the renewal of the option. Building costs incurred for new restaurants on leased land are depreciated over the lease term, which is generally a 20-year period.
Cloud-Based Computing Arrangements. The Company defers and amortizes application development stage costs for cloud-based computing arrangements over the life of the related service (subscription) agreement.
Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired by Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Carrols"), Fiesta's former parent company, from the acquisition of Pollo Tropical in 1998. Goodwill is not amortized but is assessed for impairment at least annually as of the last day of the fiscal year or more frequently if impairment indicators exist. See Note 5—Goodwill.
Long-Lived Assets. The Company assesses the recoverability of property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, including right-of-use ("ROU") lease assets, by determining whether the carrying value of these assets can be recovered over their respective remaining lives through undiscounted future operating cash flows. Impairment is reviewed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be fully recoverable. See Note 6—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.
Deferred Financing Costs. Financing costs incurred and the original issue discount recognized in obtaining revolving credit facilities are capitalized and included within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized over the life of the related credit facility as interest expense on a straight-line basis. Financing costs incurred and original issue discount recognized in obtaining long-term debt are capitalized and amortized over the term of the associated debt agreement as interest expense using the effective interest method. These financing costs and the original issue discount are presented as a reduction from the carrying amount of the related long-term debt balance on the consolidated balance sheets.
Leases. The Company assesses whether an agreement contains a lease at inception. All leases are reviewed for finance or operating classification once control is obtained. The majority of the Company's leases are operating leases. Operating leases are included within operating lease ROU assets, other current liabilities, and operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included within property and equipment, net, current portion of long-term debt, and long-term debt, net of current portion, on the consolidated balance sheets.
ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made in advance and is reduced by lease incentives received. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Lease terms include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company assumes options are reasonably certain to be exercised when such options are required to achieve a minimum 20-year lease term for new restaurant properties and when it incurs significant leasehold improvement costs near the end of a lease term. The Company uses judgment and available data to allocate consideration in a contract when it leases land and a building. The Company also uses judgment in determining its incremental borrowing rate, which includes selecting a yield curve based on a synthetic credit rating determined using a valuation model. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the related ROU asset has been adjusted for an impairment charge.
The Company has real estate lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component. See Note 8—Leases.
The Company separately presents rent expense related to its closed restaurant locations and any sublease income related to these closed restaurant locations within closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income in the consolidated statement of operations.
The Company recorded an initial adjustment, on a consolidated basis, to the opening balance of retained earnings of $14.0 million associated with previously deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions and impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets as of the date of adoption. This adjustment consisted of $18.6 million in deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions, net of a related deferred tax asset of $4.3 million and $0.2 million in impairment charges, net of tax. Gains or losses (adjusted for any off-market terms) from sale-leaseback transactions are recognized immediately.
Income Taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the tax rates that are anticipated to be in effect when those differences reverse. The deferred tax provision generally represents the net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established when it is necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts for which realization is more likely than not. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.
Advertising Costs. All advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
Cost of Sales. The Company includes the cost of food, beverage and paper, net of any discounts, in cost of sales. Cost of sales excludes depreciation and amortization expense, which are presented separately on the consolidated statement of operations.
Pre-opening Costs. The Company's pre-opening costs are generally incurred beginning four to six months prior to a restaurant opening and generally include restaurant employee wages and related expenses, travel expenditures, recruiting, training, promotional costs associated with the restaurant opening and rent, including any non-cash rent expense recognized during the construction period.
Insurance. The Company is insured for workers' compensation, general liability and medical insurance claims under policies where it pays all claims, subject to stop-loss limitations both for individual claims and for general liability, medical insurance and certain workers' compensation claims in the aggregate. Losses are accrued based upon estimates of the aggregate liability for claims based on the Company's experience and certain actuarial methods used to measure such estimates. The Company does not discount any of its self-insurance obligations.
 Fair Value of Financial Instruments. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date under current market conditions. In determining fair value, the accounting standards establish a three-level hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; and Level 3 inputs are unobservable and reflect management's own assumptions. The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate the fair value:
Current Assets and Liabilities. The carrying values reported on the consolidated balance sheets of cash and restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those financial instruments.
Term Loan Borrowings. The fair value of outstanding term loan borrowings under the Company's new senior credit facility, which is considered Level 2, is based on current LIBOR rates. The fair value of the Company's new senior credit facility was approximately $74.4 million at January 3, 2021. The carrying value of Company's new senior credit facility was $71.5 million at January 3, 2021. There were no outstanding term loan borrowings as of January 2, 2022 as the Company fully repaid the outstanding term loan borrowings on August 16, 2021.
See Note 6 for discussion of the fair value measurement of non-financial assets.
Revenue Recognition. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company received in exchange for those products or services. Revenues from the Company's owned and operated restaurants are recognized when payment is tendered at the time of sale. Franchise royalty revenues are based on a percent of gross sales and are recorded as income when earned. Initial franchise fees and area development fees associated with new franchise agreements are not distinct from the continuing rights and services offered by the Company during the term of the related franchise agreements and are recognized as income over the term of the related franchise agreements. A portion of the initial franchise fee is allocated to training services and is recognized as revenue when the Company completes the training services.
Gift Cards. The Company sells gift cards to its customers in its restaurants and through select third parties. The Company recognizes revenue from gift cards upon redemption by the customer. For unredeemed gift cards that the Company expects to be entitled to breakage, the Company recognizes expected breakage as revenue in proportion to the pattern of redemption by the customers. The gift cards have no stated expiration dates. Revenues from unredeemed gift cards and gift card liabilities, which are recorded in other current liabilities, are not material to the Company's financial statements.
Loyalty Program. The Company's loyalty program for Pollo Tropical (My Pollo™) allows eligible customers who enroll in the program to earn points for every dollar spent. After accumulating a certain number of points, the customer earns a reward that can be used for future purchases at Pollo Tropical. Earned rewards expire 90 days after they are issued. Earned points that have not been converted to rewards do not currently expire.
The Company defers revenue associated with the estimated standalone selling price of points earned by customers as each point is earned, net of points the Company does not expect to be redeemed. The estimated standalone selling price of each point earned is based on the estimated value of the reward which is expected to be redeemed.
Loyalty revenue is recognized when a customer redeems an earned reward. For unredeemed rewards that the Company expects to be entitled to breakage, the Company recognizes expected breakage as revenue in proportion to the pattern of redemption of the rewards by the customers. The costs associated with rewards are recorded when they are redeemed and are included within cost of sales on the consolidated statements of operations. Deferred revenue associated with the rewards is included within other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Guidance Adopted in 2021. In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) ("ASU No. 2019-12"), which is a part of the Simplification Initiative being undertaken by the FASB to reduce complexity of accounting standards. The amendments in this update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions, the most notable for the Company being the exception to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when the year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the full year. The Company adopted this new accounting standard on January 4, 2021, and will apply it prospectively in each period after the date of adoption. The impact of the standard is largely dependent on interim and anticipated profit or loss in a given period, however the Company does not expect ASU No. 2019-12 to have a significant impact on its financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) ("ASU No. 2020-04"), which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this update are effective as of March 12, 2020, through December 31, 2022. As of January 2, 2022, the Company's only exposure to LIBOR rates was the undrawn $10.0 million revolving credit facility under its new senior credit facility. Upon cessation of the LIBOR, the new senior credit facility would use a benchmark replacement rate. According to ASU No. 2020-04, modifications of contracts within the scope of Topic 470 Debt should be accounted for by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate. The Company does not expect ASU No. 2020-04 to have a significant impact on its financial statements.
In July 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-05 Leases (Topic 842): Lessors – Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments, which contains amendments that require lessors to classify and account for a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on a reference index or a rate as an operating lease if both of the following criteria are met: (1) The lease would have been classified as a sales-type lease or a direct financing lease in accordance with the classification criteria in paragraphs 842-10-25-2 through 25-3, and (2) the lessor would have otherwise recognized a day-one loss. As of January 2, 2022, the Company does not act as the lessor of any lease contracts with variable lease payments that meet the criteria noted above. The Company does not expect the ASU to have a significant impact on its financial statements.
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Dispositions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Dispositions Dispositions
On June 30, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved a stock purchase agreement, which was subsequently entered into by the Company on July 1, 2021, for the sale of all of the outstanding capital stock of Taco Cabana, Inc., including nearly all related assets and liabilities, for a cash purchase price of $85.0 million subject to reduction for (i) closing adjustments of approximately $4.6 million and (ii) certain other working capital adjustments as set forth in the stock purchase agreement. The transaction was completed August 16, 2021 and the Company recognized a gain on the sale of Taco Cabana of $25.0 million during the year ended January 2, 2022, which is included within income from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company filed an insurance claim for winter storm damages in Texas that occurred in the first quarter of 2021 and retained the right to receive the insurance claim proceeds. The Company recognized $0.9 million of insurance proceeds within income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the fourth quarter of 2021 based on a partial settlement reached with certain insurers. The Company expects to recognize any additional proceeds when the claim is ultimately resolved.
The assets and liabilities of Taco Cabana that were sold are classified as current assets held for sale, non-current assets held for sale, current liabilities held for sale and non-current liabilities held for sale, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheet as of January 3, 2021.
All revenues, costs and expenses and income taxes attributable to Taco Cabana, together with certain costs related to the transaction, have been aggregated within income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. No amounts for shared general and administrative operating support expense were allocated to discontinued operations. Depreciation and amortization related to Taco Cabana property and equipment and lease ROU assets was not recorded after June 30, 2021 when Taco Cabana was classified as held for sale. As required by the terms of the senior credit facility, the proceeds from the sale were used to fully repay Fiesta's outstanding term loan borrowings on August 16, 2021. The early repayment was subject to a 103% loan prepayment premium. Interest expense and amortization of discount and debt issuance costs related to the term loan portion of the senior credit facility are included within income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.
Upon completion of the sale of Taco Cabana, the Company began providing certain services to Taco Cabana subject to a transition services agreement which expired on December 13, 2021. The Company recognized $0.5 million in income under the transition services agreement for the year ended January 2, 2022, which was recorded as a reduction to general and administrative expense. The Company retained certain closed Taco Cabana restaurant leases, including the associated operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities. The Company also retained liability for Taco Cabana's accrued worker's compensation and general liability claims for periods prior to the sale. These liabilities are recognized in other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. As there are estimates and assumptions inherent in recording these insurance liabilities, including the ability to estimate the future development of incurred claims based on historical trends or the severity of the claims, differences between actual future events and prior estimates and assumptions will result in adjustments to these liabilities.
A summary of assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations is as follows:
January 3, 2021
Carrying amount of major classes of assets included as part of discontinued operations:
Accounts receivable$3,951 
Inventories2,104 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,423 
Total current assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale8,478 
Property and equipment, net63,214 
Operating lease right-of-use assets96,639 
Other assets170 
Total non-current assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale160,023 
Total assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale$168,501 
Carrying amount of major classes of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations:
Current portion of long-term debt$199 
Accounts payable5,014 
Accrued liabilities9,363 
Other current liabilities12,649 
Total current liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale27,225 
Long-term debt, net of current portion740 
Operating lease liabilities93,970 
Deferred tax liabilities1,840 
Other non-current liabilities1,773 
Total non-current liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale98,323 
Total liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale$125,548 
A summary of the results of the discontinued operations is as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Major classes of line items constituting pretax loss of discontinued operations:
Revenues:
Total revenues$152,339 $239,445 $297,470 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales43,480 70,433 92,334 
Restaurant wages and related expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $172, $127, and $125, respectively)
48,399 74,817 94,269 
Restaurant rent expense12,995 22,588 25,755 
Other restaurant operating expenses24,814 34,357 41,623 
General and administrative (including stock-based compensation expense of $1,688, $603, and $329, respectively)
11,442 13,229 14,290 
Depreciation and amortization7,799 16,197 17,009 
Pre-opening costs— 69 592 
Goodwill impairment— — 67,909 
Other income and expense items that are not major3,935 10,133 24,994 
Total operating expenses152,864 241,823 378,775 
Income (loss) from operations(525)(2,378)(81,305)
Interest expense4,678 4,464 3,547 
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana(24,979)— — 
Loss on extinguishment of debt5,307 1,241 — 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes14,469 (8,083)(84,852)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes(3,986)(1,258)(2,461)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax$18,455 $(6,825)$(82,391)
A summary of significant investing activity and non-cash operating, investing, and financing activity of the discontinued operations from the consolidated statements of cash flows is as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Non-cash operating activities:
Loss (gain) on disposals of property and equipment, net$(217)$(551)$21 
Stock-based compensation1,860 730 454 
Impairment and other lease charges132 1,116 13,086 
Goodwill impairment— — 67,909 
Loss on extinguishment of debt5,307 1,241 — 
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana(24,979)— — 
Depreciation and amortization7,799 16,197 17,009 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures:
New restaurant development$— $(854)$(4,065)
Restaurant remodeling(1,283)(745)(919)
Other restaurant capital expenditures(5,050)(4,728)(9,266)
Corporate and restaurant information systems(169)(1,559)(3,875)
Total capital expenditures(6,502)(7,886)(18,125)
Proceeds from sale of Taco Cabana74,910 — — 
Proceeds from disposals of properties1,307 4,305 — 
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions3,083 3,966 — 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities – discontinued operations$72,798 $385 $(18,125)
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid on long-term debt (including capitalized interest of $0, $57, and $247, respectively)
$4,338 $4,001 $4,198 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accruals for capital expenditures$— $1,027 $1,510 
Accruals for financing costs associated with debt amendment— 277 — 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating lease ROU assets5,156 18,466 6,456 
Finance lease ROU assets— 33 304 
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reduced for terminated leases:
Operating lease ROU assets2,695 953 794 
Operating lease liabilities3,443 1,217 1,054 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained and lease liabilities incurred as a result of adoption of ASC 842:
Operating lease ROU assets— — 112,905 
Operating lease liabilities— — 122,441 
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Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, consist of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Prepaid contract expenses$4,462 $4,138 
Other1,244 1,508 
$5,706 $5,646 
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Property and Equipment
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Land and land improvements$— $1,264 
Leasehold improvements (1)
132,641 128,918 
Equipment117,652 118,988 
Assets subject to finance leases850 1,159 
251,143 250,329 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(161,259)(152,462)
$89,884 $97,867 
(1)    Leasehold improvements include the cost of new buildings constructed on leased land.
Assets subject to finance leases primarily pertain to buildings leased for certain restaurant locations and fleet vehicles, and had accumulated amortization at January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021 of $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively.
During the year ended January 3, 2021, the Company sold eight properties, including five properties as a part of sale-leaseback transactions. The net proceeds of the sales were $18.5 million and resulted in a net gain of $(3.3) million, which is included within other expense (income), net, on the consolidated statement of operations.
Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 was $20.6 million, $22.0 million and $22.2 million, respectively.
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Goodwill
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill Goodwill
The Company is required to review goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. If the determined fair value of goodwill is less than the related carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. The Company performs its annual impairment assessment as of the last day of the fiscal year and has determined its reporting unit to be its operating segment, Pollo Tropical.
There were no changes in goodwill or goodwill impairment losses recorded for the Pollo Tropical reporting unit during the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019.
As of June 30, 2019 and September 29, 2019, the Company determined that triggering events had occurred due to sustained decreases in the market price of the Company's common stock. In response to the triggering events, the Company performed quantitative impairment tests for the Pollo Tropical reporting unit. Based on the impairment test analyses, the fair value of the Pollo Tropical reporting unit substantially exceeded its carrying amount. In 2019, the Company early adopted ASU 2017-04, which eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test and requires recognition of an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, limited to the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill.
The Company's annual goodwill impairment assessments as of January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 were performed using a qualitative assessment, which included examining key events and circumstances affecting fair value and indicated that it is more likely than not that the Pollo Tropical reporting unit's fair value is greater than its carrying value.
A summary of changes in goodwill during the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 is as follows:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Goodwill, gross$56,307 $56,307 $56,307 
Accumulated impairment losses— — — 
Goodwill$56,307 $56,307 $56,307 
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Other Lease Charges
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Other Lease Charges Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Other Lease Charges
The Company reviews its long-lived assets, principally property and equipment and lease ROU assets, for impairment at the restaurant level. The Company has elected to exclude operating lease payments and liabilities from future cash flows and carrying values, respectively, in its impairment review. In addition to considering management's plans, known regulatory or governmental actions and damage due to acts of God (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.), the Company considers a triggering event to have occurred related to a specific restaurant if the restaurant's cash flows, exclusive of operating lease payments, for the last twelve months are less than a minimum threshold or if consistent levels of cash flows for the remaining lease period are less than the carrying value of the restaurant's assets. If an indicator of impairment exists for any of its assets, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows, exclusive of operating lease payments, over the life of the primary asset for each restaurant is compared to that long-lived asset group's carrying value, excluding operating lease liabilities. If the carrying value is greater than the undiscounted cash flow, the Company then determines the fair value of the asset and if an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured by the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. There is uncertainty in the projected undiscounted future cash flows used in the Company's impairment review analysis. If actual performance does not achieve the projections, the Company may recognize impairment charges in future periods, and such charges could be material.
A summary of impairment of long-lived assets, which also includes right-of-use asset impairment, and other lease charges (recoveries) is as follows:
 Year Ended
 January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Impairment of long-lived assets$2,095 $7,318 $775 
Other lease charges (recoveries)(557)705 (760)
$1,538 $8,023 $15 
The Company closed one Pollo Tropical restaurant as a result of a lease termination, one Pollo Tropical restaurant as the result of the sale of a property and two Pollo Tropical restaurants as a result of a limited restaurant portfolio review in 2020.
Impairment charges in 2021 were related primarily to five underperforming Pollo Tropical restaurants for which continued sales declines coupled with the impact of expected sales declines resulted in a decrease in the estimated future cash flows and impairment of equipment from previously closed restaurants. Other lease charges include gains from lease terminations of $(0.6) million.
Impairment charges in 2020 were related primarily to three underperforming Pollo Tropical restaurants, two of which were closed in the third quarter of 2020, for which continued sales declines coupled with the impact of expected sales declines resulted in a decrease in the estimated future cash flows. Additionally, impairment charges consisted of the write-down of saucing islands and self-service soda machines that were removed from Pollo Tropical dining rooms as a result of COVID-19 and the write-down of assets held for sale to their fair value less costs to sell. Other lease charges in 2020 related primarily to lease termination charges of $0.9 million for Pollo Tropical restaurant locations the Company decided not to develop, net of a gain from lease terminations of $(0.2) million.
Impairment charges in 2019 were related primarily to previously closed Pollo Tropical restaurants. Net lease charge recoveries in 2019 were related primarily to lease terminations for previously closed restaurants.The Company determined the fair value of restaurant equipment, for those restaurants reviewed for impairment, based on current economic conditions, the Company's history of using these assets in the operation of its business and the Company's expectation of how a market participant would value the assets. In addition, for those restaurants reviewed for impairment where the Company owns the land and building, the Company utilized third-party information such as a broker quoted value to determine the fair value of the property. The Company also utilized discounted future cash flows to determine the fair value of assets for certain leased restaurants with positive discounted projected future cash flows. The Company utilized current market lease rent and discount rates to determine the fair value of right-of-use lease assets. These fair value asset measurements rely on significant unobservable inputs and are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Level 3 assets measured at fair value associated with impairment charges recorded during the years ended January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021 totaled $0.4 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
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Other Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Liabilities Other Liabilities
Other current liabilities consist of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Operating lease liabilities$10,381 $9,715 
Accrued workers' compensation and general liability claims3,083 3,619 
Sales and property taxes921 1,209 
Accrued occupancy costs227 269 
Other3,420 2,258 
$18,032 $17,070 
Other non-current liabilities consist of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Accrued workers' compensation and general liability claims6,432 6,791 
Accrued payroll taxes(1)
— 1,318 
Deferred compensation320 491 
Other1,011 1,157 
$7,763 $9,757 
(1)    Includes employer Social Security payroll tax deferred as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act").

The following table presents the activity in the closed restaurant reserve, which is included within other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets at January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021.
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Balance, beginning of period$163 $528 
Payments, net(23)(178)
Other adjustments(49)(187)
Balance, end of period$91 $163 
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company utilizes land and buildings in its operations under various operating and finance lease agreements. The Company does not consider any one of these individual leases material to the Company's operations. Initial lease terms are generally for 20 years and, in many cases, provide for renewal options and in most cases rent escalations. As of January 2, 2022, the Company's leases have remaining lease terms of 0.2 years to 19.0 years. Some of the Company's leases include options to extend the lease for up to 30 additional years. Certain leases require contingent rent, determined as a percentage of sales as defined by the terms of the applicable lease agreement. For most locations, the Company is obligated for occupancy related costs including payment of property taxes, insurance and utilities. Variable lease payments included in rent expense consist of such contingent rent, certain rent payments based on changes in an index and certain occupancy related costs, such as variable common area maintenance expense and property taxes. The Company is not subject to residual value guarantees under any of the lease agreements. Many of the Company's real estate leases contain usage restrictions, but its leases do not contain financial covenants and restrictions.
During fiscal 2020, the Company completed five sale-leaseback transactions with third parties. The sale-leaseback transactions do not provide for any continuing involvement by the Company other than normal leases where the Company intends to use the property during the lease term. The net proceeds of the sales were $13.3 million which resulted in a net gain of $2.7 million which is included within other expense (income), net, on the consolidated statement of operations. The leases have initial terms of 20 years plus renewal options and have been accounted for as operating leases.
Lease expense consisted of the following:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Operating lease cost$26,375 $26,026 $23,803 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$102 $98 67 
Interest on lease liabilities120 136 137 
Total finance lease costs$222 $234 $204 
Variable lease costs$7,320 $6,999 6,074 
Sublease income(6,092)(4,853)(3,499)
Total lease costs$27,825 $28,406 $26,582 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets$154,127 $164,665 
Other current liabilities$10,381 $9,715 
Operating lease liabilities163,270 174,116 
Total operating lease liabilities$173,651 $183,831 
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, gross$850 $1,159 
Accumulated amortization(551)(496)
Property and equipment, net$299 $663 
Current portion of long-term debt$63 $66 
Long-term debt, net of current portion438 853 
Total finance lease liabilities$501 $919 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in Years)
Operating leases12.112.0
Finance leases6.49.0
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases7.71 %7.71 %
Finance leases18.73 %14.62 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$25,333 $26,078 $20,802 
Operating cash flows for finance leases120 136 137 
Financing cash flows for finance leases80 60 26 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating lease ROU assets4,975 19,150 6,198 
Finance lease ROU assets— — 191 
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reduced for terminated leases:
Operating lease ROU assets2,761 1,773 3,578 
Operating lease liabilities3,451 1,971 4,072 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained and liabilities incurred as a result of adoption of ASC 842:
Operating lease ROU assets— — 154,838 
Operating lease liabilities— — 168,932 
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2022$23,224 $150 
202324,228 152 
202422,946 113 
202522,209 117 
202621,252 117 
Thereafter160,469 244 
Total lease payments274,328 893 
Less amount representing interest(100,677)(392)
Total discounted lease liabilities173,651 501 
Less current portion(10,381)(63)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities$163,270 $438 
The Company subleases land and buildings related to closed restaurant locations and a closed office location under various operating sublease agreements. Initial sublease terms are generally for the period of time remaining on the head lease term and, in some cases, subleases provide for renewal options and in most cases rent escalations. As of January 2, 2022, the Company's subleases have remaining sublease terms of 0.3 years to 15.5 years. Some of the Company's subleases include options to extend the lease for up to 25 years. Variable lease payments included in sublease income consist of certain occupancy related costs, such as variable common area maintenance expense and property taxes where the Company makes the real estate payment and is reimbursed by the lessee. The sublease agreements do not include residual value guarantees. Consistent with the Company's real estate leases, many of the subleases contain usage restrictions, but its subleases do not contain financial covenants and restrictions.
The undiscounted cash flows to be received under operating subleases were as follows:
Operating Leases
2022$5,427 
20236,239 
20246,377 
20256,528 
20266,709 
Thereafter45,922 
Total $77,202 
Leases Leases
The Company utilizes land and buildings in its operations under various operating and finance lease agreements. The Company does not consider any one of these individual leases material to the Company's operations. Initial lease terms are generally for 20 years and, in many cases, provide for renewal options and in most cases rent escalations. As of January 2, 2022, the Company's leases have remaining lease terms of 0.2 years to 19.0 years. Some of the Company's leases include options to extend the lease for up to 30 additional years. Certain leases require contingent rent, determined as a percentage of sales as defined by the terms of the applicable lease agreement. For most locations, the Company is obligated for occupancy related costs including payment of property taxes, insurance and utilities. Variable lease payments included in rent expense consist of such contingent rent, certain rent payments based on changes in an index and certain occupancy related costs, such as variable common area maintenance expense and property taxes. The Company is not subject to residual value guarantees under any of the lease agreements. Many of the Company's real estate leases contain usage restrictions, but its leases do not contain financial covenants and restrictions.
During fiscal 2020, the Company completed five sale-leaseback transactions with third parties. The sale-leaseback transactions do not provide for any continuing involvement by the Company other than normal leases where the Company intends to use the property during the lease term. The net proceeds of the sales were $13.3 million which resulted in a net gain of $2.7 million which is included within other expense (income), net, on the consolidated statement of operations. The leases have initial terms of 20 years plus renewal options and have been accounted for as operating leases.
Lease expense consisted of the following:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Operating lease cost$26,375 $26,026 $23,803 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$102 $98 67 
Interest on lease liabilities120 136 137 
Total finance lease costs$222 $234 $204 
Variable lease costs$7,320 $6,999 6,074 
Sublease income(6,092)(4,853)(3,499)
Total lease costs$27,825 $28,406 $26,582 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets$154,127 $164,665 
Other current liabilities$10,381 $9,715 
Operating lease liabilities163,270 174,116 
Total operating lease liabilities$173,651 $183,831 
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, gross$850 $1,159 
Accumulated amortization(551)(496)
Property and equipment, net$299 $663 
Current portion of long-term debt$63 $66 
Long-term debt, net of current portion438 853 
Total finance lease liabilities$501 $919 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in Years)
Operating leases12.112.0
Finance leases6.49.0
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases7.71 %7.71 %
Finance leases18.73 %14.62 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$25,333 $26,078 $20,802 
Operating cash flows for finance leases120 136 137 
Financing cash flows for finance leases80 60 26 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating lease ROU assets4,975 19,150 6,198 
Finance lease ROU assets— — 191 
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reduced for terminated leases:
Operating lease ROU assets2,761 1,773 3,578 
Operating lease liabilities3,451 1,971 4,072 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained and liabilities incurred as a result of adoption of ASC 842:
Operating lease ROU assets— — 154,838 
Operating lease liabilities— — 168,932 
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2022$23,224 $150 
202324,228 152 
202422,946 113 
202522,209 117 
202621,252 117 
Thereafter160,469 244 
Total lease payments274,328 893 
Less amount representing interest(100,677)(392)
Total discounted lease liabilities173,651 501 
Less current portion(10,381)(63)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities$163,270 $438 
The Company subleases land and buildings related to closed restaurant locations and a closed office location under various operating sublease agreements. Initial sublease terms are generally for the period of time remaining on the head lease term and, in some cases, subleases provide for renewal options and in most cases rent escalations. As of January 2, 2022, the Company's subleases have remaining sublease terms of 0.3 years to 15.5 years. Some of the Company's subleases include options to extend the lease for up to 25 years. Variable lease payments included in sublease income consist of certain occupancy related costs, such as variable common area maintenance expense and property taxes where the Company makes the real estate payment and is reimbursed by the lessee. The sublease agreements do not include residual value guarantees. Consistent with the Company's real estate leases, many of the subleases contain usage restrictions, but its subleases do not contain financial covenants and restrictions.
The undiscounted cash flows to be received under operating subleases were as follows:
Operating Leases
2022$5,427 
20236,239 
20246,377 
20256,528 
20266,709 
Thereafter45,922 
Total $77,202 
Leases Leases
The Company utilizes land and buildings in its operations under various operating and finance lease agreements. The Company does not consider any one of these individual leases material to the Company's operations. Initial lease terms are generally for 20 years and, in many cases, provide for renewal options and in most cases rent escalations. As of January 2, 2022, the Company's leases have remaining lease terms of 0.2 years to 19.0 years. Some of the Company's leases include options to extend the lease for up to 30 additional years. Certain leases require contingent rent, determined as a percentage of sales as defined by the terms of the applicable lease agreement. For most locations, the Company is obligated for occupancy related costs including payment of property taxes, insurance and utilities. Variable lease payments included in rent expense consist of such contingent rent, certain rent payments based on changes in an index and certain occupancy related costs, such as variable common area maintenance expense and property taxes. The Company is not subject to residual value guarantees under any of the lease agreements. Many of the Company's real estate leases contain usage restrictions, but its leases do not contain financial covenants and restrictions.
During fiscal 2020, the Company completed five sale-leaseback transactions with third parties. The sale-leaseback transactions do not provide for any continuing involvement by the Company other than normal leases where the Company intends to use the property during the lease term. The net proceeds of the sales were $13.3 million which resulted in a net gain of $2.7 million which is included within other expense (income), net, on the consolidated statement of operations. The leases have initial terms of 20 years plus renewal options and have been accounted for as operating leases.
Lease expense consisted of the following:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Operating lease cost$26,375 $26,026 $23,803 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$102 $98 67 
Interest on lease liabilities120 136 137 
Total finance lease costs$222 $234 $204 
Variable lease costs$7,320 $6,999 6,074 
Sublease income(6,092)(4,853)(3,499)
Total lease costs$27,825 $28,406 $26,582 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets$154,127 $164,665 
Other current liabilities$10,381 $9,715 
Operating lease liabilities163,270 174,116 
Total operating lease liabilities$173,651 $183,831 
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, gross$850 $1,159 
Accumulated amortization(551)(496)
Property and equipment, net$299 $663 
Current portion of long-term debt$63 $66 
Long-term debt, net of current portion438 853 
Total finance lease liabilities$501 $919 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in Years)
Operating leases12.112.0
Finance leases6.49.0
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases7.71 %7.71 %
Finance leases18.73 %14.62 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$25,333 $26,078 $20,802 
Operating cash flows for finance leases120 136 137 
Financing cash flows for finance leases80 60 26 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating lease ROU assets4,975 19,150 6,198 
Finance lease ROU assets— — 191 
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reduced for terminated leases:
Operating lease ROU assets2,761 1,773 3,578 
Operating lease liabilities3,451 1,971 4,072 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained and liabilities incurred as a result of adoption of ASC 842:
Operating lease ROU assets— — 154,838 
Operating lease liabilities— — 168,932 
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2022$23,224 $150 
202324,228 152 
202422,946 113 
202522,209 117 
202621,252 117 
Thereafter160,469 244 
Total lease payments274,328 893 
Less amount representing interest(100,677)(392)
Total discounted lease liabilities173,651 501 
Less current portion(10,381)(63)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities$163,270 $438 
The Company subleases land and buildings related to closed restaurant locations and a closed office location under various operating sublease agreements. Initial sublease terms are generally for the period of time remaining on the head lease term and, in some cases, subleases provide for renewal options and in most cases rent escalations. As of January 2, 2022, the Company's subleases have remaining sublease terms of 0.3 years to 15.5 years. Some of the Company's subleases include options to extend the lease for up to 25 years. Variable lease payments included in sublease income consist of certain occupancy related costs, such as variable common area maintenance expense and property taxes where the Company makes the real estate payment and is reimbursed by the lessee. The sublease agreements do not include residual value guarantees. Consistent with the Company's real estate leases, many of the subleases contain usage restrictions, but its subleases do not contain financial covenants and restrictions.
The undiscounted cash flows to be received under operating subleases were as follows:
Operating Leases
2022$5,427 
20236,239 
20246,377 
20256,528 
20266,709 
Thereafter45,922 
Total $77,202 
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Long-term Debt
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term Debt Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt at January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021 consisted of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Term loan facility$— $75,000 
Revolving credit facility— — 
Finance leases501 919 
501 75,919 
Less: current portion of long-term debt(63)(816)
Less: unamortized discount and debt issuance costs— (3,515)
$438 $71,588 
New Senior Credit Facility. On November 23, 2020, the Company terminated its former senior secured revolving credit facility, referred to as the "former senior credit facility," and entered into a new senior secured credit facility among the Company and the lenders, which is referred to as the "new senior credit facility." The new senior credit facility is comprised of a term loan facility (the "term loan facility") of $75.0 million and a revolving credit facility (the "revolving credit facility") of up to $10.0 million and matures on November 23, 2025. The new senior credit facility also provides for potential incremental term loan borrowing increases of up to $37.5 million in the aggregate, subject to, among other items, compliance with a minimum Total Leverage Ratio and other terms specified in the new senior credit facility. As required by the terms of the new senior credit facility, the proceeds from the sale of Taco Cabana were used to fully repay the outstanding term loan borrowings on August 16, 2021. The early repayment was subject to a 103% loan prepayment premium. On January 2, 2022, there were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility.
The new senior credit facility provides that the Company must maintain minimum Liquidity (as defined in the new senior credit facility) of $20.0 million (the "Liquidity Threshold") until January 3, 2022. The new senior credit facility also provides that the Company is not required to be in compliance with the Total Leverage Ratio under the new senior credit facility until January 3, 2022 or the date in which Liquidity is less than the Liquidity Threshold. The Company will be permitted to exercise equity cure rights with respect to compliance with the Total Leverage Ratio subject to certain restrictions as set forth in the new senior credit facility.
Borrowings under the new senior credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum, at the Company's option, equal to either (all terms as defined in the new senior credit facility):
1)    the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin of 6.75% with a minimum Base Rate of 2.00%, or
2)    the LIBOR (or Benchmark Replacement) Rate plus the Applicable Margin of 7.75%, with a minimum LIBOR (or Benchmark Replacement) Rate of 1.00%.
In addition, the new senior credit facility requires the Company to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the daily amount of the unused portion of the revolving credit facility.
The outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility are prepayable without penalty or premium (other than customary breakage costs). The outstanding borrowings under the term loan facility were voluntarily prepayable by the Company, and the new senior credit facility required that proceeds received when certain prepayment events (as defined in the new senior credit facility) occurred must be used to reduce the outstanding revolver and term loan borrowings under the new senior credit facility. Voluntary and mandatory prepayments of the term loan facility were subject to payment of an Applicable Premium as defined under the new senior credit facility.
The Company's new senior credit facility contains customary default provisions, including without limitation, a cross default provision pursuant to which it is an event of default under this facility if there is a default under any of the Company's indebtedness having an outstanding principal amount in excess of $5.0 million which results in the acceleration of such indebtedness prior to its stated maturity or is caused by a failure to pay principal when due.
The new senior credit facility contains certain covenants, including, without limitation, those limiting the Company's ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, incur liens, sell or acquire assets or businesses, change the character of its business in any material respects, engage in transactions with related parties, make certain investments, make certain restricted payments or pay dividends.
The Company's obligations under the new senior credit facility are secured by all of the Company's and its subsidiaries' assets (including a pledge of all of the capital stock and equity interests of our subsidiaries).
Under the new senior credit facility, the lenders may terminate their obligation to advance and may declare the unpaid balance of borrowings, or any part thereof, immediately due and payable upon the occurrence and during the continuance of customary defaults which include, without limitation, payment default, covenant defaults, bankruptcy type defaults, defaults on other indebtedness, certain judgments or upon the occurrence of a change of control (as specified in the new senior credit facility).
As of January 2, 2022, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants under its new senior credit facility. At January 2, 2022, $10.0 million was available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility.
At January 2, 2022, there were no principal payments required on borrowings under the new senior credit facility over each of the next five years.
Interest expense on the Company's long-term debt was $4.9 million, $4.7 million and $3.7 million, of which $4.7 million, $4.5 million and $3.5 million was included in income (loss) from discontinued operations, for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, respectively.
Former Amended Senior Credit Facility. On July 10, 2020, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to Credit Agreement (the former credit agreement as amended, the "former amended senior credit facility") among the Company and a syndicate of lenders. The former amended senior credit facility was scheduled to mature on November 30, 2022. The former amended senior credit facility included adjustments to the Adjusted Leverage Ratio and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (each as amended and defined in the former amended senior credit facility) that were more reflective of the then-current sales and profit trends. Until its termination in November 2020, the only applicable financial covenants under the Company's former amended senior credit facility that required compliance were a minimum liquidity covenant and a maximum capital expenditure covenant. The former amended senior credit facility reduced the aggregate maximum commitments available for revolving credit borrowings (including standby letters of credit) under the former amended senior credit facility from $150.0 million to $95.0 million in a phased reduction beginning with a $30.0 million permanent reduction that occurred on July 10, 2020. The former amended senior credit facility was terminated on November 23, 2020 and replaced with the new senior credit facility discussed above.
The former amended senior credit facility provided that the Company was not required to be in compliance with the Adjusted Leverage Ratio and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio under the former amended senior credit facility from July 10, 2020 through April 3, 2021. The former amended senior credit facility also provided that the Company maintain minimum liquidity (as defined and provided in the former amended senior credit facility, generally unrestricted cash plus available borrowings under the former amended senior credit facility).
Borrowings under the former amended senior credit facility bore interest at a rate per annum, at the Company's option, equal to either (all terms as defined in the former amended senior credit facility):
1)    the Alternate Base Rate plus the Applicable Rate of 4.00% with a minimum Alternate Base Rate of 2.00%, or
2)    the Adjusted LIBOR Rate plus the Applicable Rate of 5.00% with a minimum Adjusted LIBOR Rate of 1.00%.
In addition, the former amended senior credit facility required the Company to pay (i) a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the daily amount of the unused portion of the facility and (ii) a letter of credit participation fee based on the applicable LIBOR margin and the dollar amount of outstanding letters of credit.
Former Senior Credit Facility. The former senior credit facility was entered into in November 2017, provided for aggregate revolving credit borrowings of up to $150.0 million (including up to $15.0 million available for letters of credit) and was scheduled to mature on November 30, 2022. The former senior credit facility also provided for potential incremental increases of up to $50.0 million to the revolving credit borrowings available under the former senior credit facility. The former senior secured credit facility was amended on July 10, 2020 before being terminated on November 23, 2020 and replaced with the new senior credit facility discussed above.
Borrowings under the former senior credit facility bore interest at a per annum rate, at the Company's option, equal to either (all terms as defined in the former senior credit facility agreement):
1)     the Alternate Base Rate plus the applicable margin of 0.75% to 1.50% based on the Company's Adjusted Leverage Ratio, or
2)     the LIBOR Rate plus the applicable margin of 1.75% to 2.50% based on the Company's Adjusted Leverage Ratio.
In addition, the former senior credit facility required the Company to pay (i) a commitment fee based on the applicable Commitment Fee rate of 0.25% to 0.35%, based on the Company's Adjusted Leverage Ratio and the unused portion of the facility and (ii) a letter of credit participation fee based on the applicable LIBOR margin and the dollar amount of outstanding letters of credit.
For the years ended January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt totaling $5.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively, for unamortized deferred financing costs related to the capacity reduction and termination of the term loan under its new senior credit facility and its former senior credit facility, which is included in income (loss) from discontinued operations for the years ended January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The Company's income tax provision (benefit) was comprised of the following:
 Year Ended
 January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Current:
Federal$1,365 $(8,092)$(1,581)
Foreign362 278 336 
State(42)137 19 
1,685 (7,677)(1,226)
Deferred:
Federal(318)2,259 2,617 
State(2,275)(582)767 
Valuation allowance1,991 (1,044)9,672 
(602)633 13,056 
$1,083 $(7,044)$11,830 
Deferred income taxes reflect the effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021 were as follows:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Deferred income tax assets:
Accrued vacation benefits$544 $471 
Incentive compensation1,206 1,266 
Other accruals2,115 2,124 
Capital loss carryfoward9,023 — 
Operating lease liabilities43,825 46,462 
Occupancy costs31 41 
Tax credit carryforwards1,204 1,105 
Federal net operating loss872 — 
Other1,430 2,024 
Gross deferred income tax assets60,250 53,493 
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Right-of-use operating lease assets(38,418)(41,038)
Property and equipment depreciation(167)(3,115)
Amortization of other intangibles, net(52)(52)
Cloud-based software deferred costs(1,127)(1,159)
Other(287)(237)
Gross deferred income tax liabilities(40,051)(45,601)
Less: Valuation allowance(20,428)(10,161)
Net deferred income tax liabilities$(229)$(2,269)
The Company establishes a valuation allowance to reduce the carrying amount of deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that it will not realize some portion or all of the tax benefit of its deferred tax assets. The Company evaluates whether its deferred income tax assets are probable of realization on a quarterly basis. In performing this analysis, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence including historical operating results, the estimated timing of
future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and, when appropriate, estimated future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards. In 2019, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that its deferred tax assets would not be fully realized in future periods and established a valuation allowance of $6.2 million against federal deferred tax assets and $3.1 million against state deferred tax assets. At January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, the Company had a valuation allowance of $20.4 million and $10.2 million, respectively, against deferred income tax assets where it was determined to be more likely than not that the deferred income tax assets will not be realized through the reversal of existing deferred tax liabilities. The valuation allowance increased $10.3 million in 2021, of which $1.2 million is recorded in continuing operations related to changes in the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities and $9.0 million is recorded in discontinued operations primarily related to the capital loss carryforward resulting from the sale of Taco Cabana that the Company does not expect to realize. The valuation allowance increased $0.3 million in 2020 as a result of changes in the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company's income tax provision (benefit) also includes $0.7 million in 2021 and a $(0.7) million benefit in 2020 resulting from changes in tax laws and rates and changes in judgement about the realization of deferred tax assets. The Company's ability to utilize deferred income tax assets and estimate future taxable income for federal and state purposes can significantly change based on future events and operating results.
The Company has deferred tax benefits of $0.8 million related to federal employment tax credits which, if unutilized after various times beginning in 2038, will have a reduced value of $0.2 million. The Company also has a deferred tax benefit of $0.5 million (for which a valuation allowance has been established) related to a Florida net operating loss carryforward that has no expiration date. The Company has a federal net operating loss carryforward of $4.2 million that does not expire. In addition, the Company has federal and state capital loss carryforwards of $37.3 million and $39.7 million, respectively, which will expire in 2026 (for which a valuation allowance has been established).
The Company's effective tax rate was (15.5)%, 67.5%, and 120.3% for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, respectively. A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax provision (benefit) to the effective tax provision (benefit) was as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Statutory federal income tax provision (benefit)$(1,471)$(2,190)$2,065 
State income taxes, net of federal benefit(617)(351)621 
Change in valuation allowance1,991 (1,044)9,672 
Change in federal income tax rate and tax methods— (3,846)(716)
Change in state income tax rate(1,092)— — 
Net share-based compensation-tax benefit deficiencies70 276 201 
Unrecognized tax benefits731 — — 
Loss on transfer of assets1,012 — — 
Non-deductible expenses113 122 124 
Foreign taxes362 278 336 
Employment tax credits63 (158)(176)
Foreign tax credits/deductions(338)(241)(71)
Other259 110 (226)
$1,083 $(7,044)$11,830 
Tax Law Changes. On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law. The CARES Act includes provisions that allow net operating losses in 2018, 2019 and 2020 to be carried back for up to five years and eliminates the 80% taxable income limitation on net operating loss deductions for 2018 through 2020. The CARES Act also includes technical amendments that are retroactive to 2018 which permit certain assets to be classified as qualified improvement property and expensed immediately. These changes allowed the Company to record an incremental benefit of $3.8 million, which represents the impact of carrying net operating losses from 2018 and 2019 back to years with a higher federal corporate income tax rate as well as reclassifying certain assets as qualified improvement property and other changes to depreciation methods for certain assets made in conjunction with a cost segregation study conducted prior to filing the Company's 2019 federal income tax return in 2020.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits. The Company is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service for the tax years 2015–2017 and 2019. It is not currently under examination by any other taxing jurisdictions. The tax years 2013–2020 remain open to examination by the taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. Although it is not reasonably possible to estimate the amount by which unrecognized tax benefits may increase within the next twelve months due to uncertainties regarding the timing of any examinations, the Company does not expect unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next twelve months.
A reconciliation of the changes in the gross balance of unrecognized tax benefits was as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022
Balance, beginning of period$— 
Increases related to tax positions taken during the current year— 
Increases related to tax positions taken during the prior year1,958 
Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities— 
Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitations— 
Balance, end of period$1,958 
As of January 2, 2022, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would reduce the effective tax rate, is $1.7 million after considering the federal impact of state income taxes.
The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The Company recognized an expense of $0.1 million related to interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions for the year ended January 2, 2022. The Company had no interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions for the years ended January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019. As of January 2, 2022, the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions of $0.1 million included within other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. As of January 3, 2021, the Company had no accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
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Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity
Purchase of Treasury Stock
In 2018, the Company's board of directors approved a share repurchase program for up to 1,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock. In 2019, the Company's board of directors approved increases to the share repurchase program of an additional 1,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock for an aggregate approval of 3,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Under the share repurchase program, shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The share repurchase program has no time limit and may be modified, suspended, superseded or terminated at any time by the Company's board of directors. The Company repurchased 854,297 shares of common stock valued at approximately $9.4 million and 500,000 shares of common stock valued at approximately $3.7 million during the years ended January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, respectively. The repurchased shares are held as treasury stock at cost.
Stock-Based Compensation
On April 28, 2021, the stockholders of the Company approved the Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2021 Plan") in order to be able to compensate its employees and directors by issuing stock options, stock appreciation rights, or stock awards to them under this plan. Following a grant of a total 37,874 shares to non-employee directors under the Company's 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan") on April 28, 2021, no additional shares will be granted under the 2012 Plan. During the year ended January 2, 2022, the Company did not grant any shares under the 2021 Plan. The aggregate number of shares of stock authorized for grants or awards under the 2021 Plan is 1,744,039 shares, which is comprised of an original authorization of 2,000,000 shares reduced for shares granted under the 2012 Plan subsequent to March 1, 2021. Additionally, any shares of stock granted under the 2012 Plan that are cancelled, forfeited, terminated or settled in cash become available for grants or awards under the 2021 Plan unless the awards are tendered, cancelled, forfeited, withheld or terminated in order to pay the exercise price, purchase price or any taxes or tax withholdings. As of January 2, 2022, there were 1,757,976 shares available for future grants or awards under the 2021 Plan.
During the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, the Company granted certain employees, and in 2019 a consultant, in the aggregate 153,998, 422,446 and 243,948 non-vested restricted shares, respectively, under the 2012 Plan. Shares granted to employees during the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 vest and become non-forfeitable over a four-year vesting period. The shares granted to the consultant vest over a three-year vesting period. Additionally, during the year ended January 3, 2021, the Company granted certain employees 366,445 non-vested restricted shares that fully vest and become non-forfeitable after two years. The weighted average fair value at the grant date for restricted non-vested shares issued during the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 was $17.43 per share, $9.33 per share and $13.06 per share, respectively.
During the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, the Company granted non-employee directors 37,874, 79,260 and 43,054 non-vested restricted shares, respectively, under the Fiesta Plan. The weighted average fair value at the grant date for restricted non-vested shares issued to directors during the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 was $14.39 per share, $8.16 per share and $12.66 per share, respectively. These shares vest and become non-forfeitable over a one-year vesting period, or for certain grants to new directors, over a five-year vesting period.
During the year ended January 2, 2022, the Company also granted certain employees a total of 64,089 restricted stock units under the 2012 Plan subject to performance conditions, of which 4,619 restricted stock units related to discontinued operations. The restricted stock units vest and become non-forfeitable at the end of a three-year vesting period. The number of shares into which these restricted stock units convert is based on the attainment of certain financial performance conditions and ranges from no shares, if the minimum performance condition is not met, to 128,178 shares if the maximum performance condition is met. The weighted average fair value at grant date for the restricted stock units granted during the year ended January 2, 2022 was $17.43 per share.
During the year ended and December 29, 2019, the Company granted a certain executive 15,348 restricted stock units which vest in two tranches over a two-year vesting period subject to continued service and attainment of specified share price of the Company's common stock. Each tranche vests by the end of a one-year period if the specified target stock price condition for that year is met. If the specified target stock price condition for the first tranche is not met for the year, the cumulative unearned units will be rolled over to subsequent tranche. The number of shares into which these restricted stock units convert ranges from no shares, if the service and market performance conditions are not met, to 15,348 shares, if the service and market performance conditions are met in the last vesting period. The weighted average fair value at grant date for the restricted stock units granted in the year ended December 29, 2019 was $1.76 per share. The specified share price was not attained and these shares, as well as all other restricted stock units subject to attainment of a specified share price granted in 2018 and 2017, were forfeited in 2021.
Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the applicable requisite service period of the award (the vesting period) using the straight-line method, or for restricted stock units subject to market performance conditions using the accelerated method. Stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 was $4.2 million, $2.8 million and $2.4 million, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense from discontinued operations for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 was $1.9 million, $0.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively. As of January 2, 2022, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested shares and restricted stock units was approximately $5.8 million. At January 2, 2022, the remaining weighted average vesting period for non-vested restricted shares was 1.6 years and restricted stock units was 2.2 years.
A summary of all non-vested restricted shares and restricted stock units activity for the year ended January 2, 2022 is as follows:
Non-Vested SharesRestricted Stock Units
 Shares Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 3, 2021991,676 $10.26 150,585 $9.49 
Granted191,872 16.83 64,089 17.43 
Vested/Released(388,120)11.48 (2,030)20.75 
Forfeited(26,410)12.92 (148,469)9.32 
Outstanding at January 2, 2022769,018  $11.19 64,175  $17.45 
The fair value of the non-vested restricted shares and all other restricted stock units is based on the closing price on the date of grant. The fair value of the restricted stock units subject to market conditions was estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation method. The assumptions used to value grant restricted stock units subject to market conditions are detailed below:
2019
Grant date stock price$14.66 
Fair value at grant date$1.76 
Risk free interest rate2.53 %
Expected term (in years)2
Dividend yield— %
Expected volatility43.18 %
The fair value of the shares vested and released during the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 was $5.4 million, $1.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively.
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Business Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Business Segment Information Business Segment Information
Prior to the sale of the Taco Cabana brand on August 16, 2021, the Company owned, operated and franchised two restaurant brands, Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana®, each of which was an operating segment. Pollo Tropical restaurants feature fire-grilled and crispy citrus marinated chicken and other freshly prepared menu items, while Taco Cabana restaurants specialize in Mexican-inspired food with most items made fresh. Following the sale of the Taco Cabana operating segment, Pollo Tropical is the only operating segment.
The segment's accounting policies are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1. The primary measure of segment profit or loss used by the chief operating decision maker to assess performance and allocate resources is Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment and other lease charges, goodwill impairment, closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income, stock-based compensation expense, other expense (income), net, and certain significant items that management believes are related to strategic changes and/or are not related to the ongoing operation of the Company's restaurants as set forth in the reconciliation table below. The Company has included the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA for all periods presented.
The "Other" column includes corporate-related items not allocated to reportable segments and consists primarily of corporate-owned property and equipment, lease assets, miscellaneous prepaid costs, capitalized costs associated with the issuance of indebtedness, corporate cash accounts and a current income tax receivable. The "Other" column also includes corporate costs that were previously allocated to Taco Cabana and are not included in discontinued operations.
Year EndedPollo TropicalOtherContinuing Operations
January 2, 2022:
Restaurant sales$355,492 $— $355,492 
Franchise revenue1,785 — 1,785 
Cost of sales108,593 — 108,593 
Restaurant wages and related expenses(1)
91,669 — 91,669 
Restaurant rent expense23,592 — 23,592 
Other restaurant operating expenses57,125 305 57,430 
Advertising expense11,508 — 11,508 
General and administrative expense(2)
33,157 12,367 45,524 
Adjusted EBITDA36,802 (11,786)25,016 
Depreciation and amortization19,962 612 20,574 
Capital expenditures12,424 602 13,026 
January 3, 2021:
Restaurant sales$314,112 $— $314,112 
Franchise revenue1,246 — 1,246 
Cost of sales100,080 — 100,080 
Restaurant wages and related expenses(1)
74,328 — 74,328 
Restaurant rent expense22,773 — 22,773 
Other restaurant operating expenses47,354 469 47,823 
Advertising expense8,384 (5)8,379 
General and administrative expense(2)
28,622 11,226 39,848 
Adjusted EBITDA36,517 (10,526)25,991 
Depreciation and amortization21,112 897 22,009 
Capital expenditures9,163 1,320 10,483 
December 29, 2019:
Restaurant sales$361,693 $— $361,693 
Franchise revenue1,780 — 1,780 
Cost of sales115,119 — 115,119 
Restaurant wages and related expenses(1)
84,909 — 84,909 
Restaurant rent expense22,050 — 22,050 
Other restaurant operating expenses49,768 506 50,274 
Advertising expense12,358 (5)12,353 
General and administrative expense(2)
31,023 10,882 41,905 
Adjusted EBITDA50,560 (10,589)39,971 
Depreciation and amortization21,476 710 22,186 
Capital expenditures21,921 1,201 23,122 
Identifiable Assets:
January 2, 2022$310,972 $56,141 $367,113 
January 3, 2021311,905 88,337 400,242 
(1)     Includes stock-based compensation expense of $53, $73 and $70 for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, respectively.
(2)     Includes stock-based compensation expense of $4,163, $2,681 and $2,320 for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, respectively.
A reconciliation of consolidated net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA follows:
Year EndedPollo TropicalOtherContinuing Operations
January 2, 2022:
Net income$10,370 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(18,455)
Provision for income taxes1,083 
Income (loss) before taxes$5,261 $(12,263)$(7,002)
Add:
Non-general and administrative adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization19,962 612 20,574 
Impairment and other lease charges1,570 (32)1,538 
Interest expense2,532 (2,158)374 
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income1,946 1,053 2,999 
Other expense (income), net362 116 478 
Stock-based compensation expense53 — 53 
Total non-general and administrative adjustments26,425 (409)26,016 
General and administrative adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense2,540 1,623 4,163 
Restructuring costs and retention bonuses78 (60)18 
Digital and brand repositioning costs1,821 — 1,821 
Transaction costs677 (677)— 
Total general and administrative adjustments5,116 886 6,002 
Adjusted EBITDA$36,802 $(11,786)$25,016 
January 3, 2021:
Net loss$(10,211)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax6,825 
Benefit from income taxes(7,044)
Income (loss) before taxes$2,557 $(12,987)$(10,430)
Add:
Non-general and administrative adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization21,112 897 22,009 
Impairment and other lease charges8,023 — 8,023 
Interest expense2,405 (2,113)292 
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income2,093 2,238 4,331 
Other expense (income), net(2,373)275 (2,098)
Stock-based compensation expense73 — 73 
Total non-general and administrative adjustments31,333 1,297 32,630 
General and administrative adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense1,652 1,029 2,681 
Restructuring costs and retention bonuses551 135 686 
Digital and brand repositioning costs424 — 424 
Total general and administrative adjustments2,627 1,164 3,791 
Adjusted EBITDA$36,517 $(10,526)$25,991 
Year EndedPollo TropicalOtherContinuing Operations
December 29, 2019:
Net loss$(84,386)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax82,391 
Provision for income taxes11,830 
Income (loss) before taxes$20,300 $(10,465)$9,835 
Add:
Non-general and administrative adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization21,476 710 22,186 
Impairment and other lease charges15 — 15 
Interest expense1,953 (1,628)325 
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income3,260 — 3,260 
Other expense (income), net862 — 862 
Stock-based compensation expense70 — 70 
Total non-general and administrative adjustments27,636 (918)26,718 
General and administrative adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense1,590 730 2,320 
Restructuring costs and retention bonuses827 64 891 
Digital and brand repositioning costs207 — 207 
Total general and administrative adjustments2,624 794 3,418 
Adjusted EBITDA$50,560 $(10,589)$39,971 
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Earnings (Loss) Per Share
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Non-vested restricted shares contain a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends on a one-to-one per share ratio to common shares and are thus considered participating securities. The impact of the participating securities is included in the computation of basic EPS pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method of computing EPS is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings attributable to common shares and participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. EPS is computed by dividing undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and non-vested restricted shares based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if the restricted stock units were to be converted into common shares. Restricted stock units with performance conditions are only included in the diluted EPS calculation to the extent that performance conditions have been met at the measurement date. Diluted EPS is computed by adjusting the basic weighted average number of common shares by the dilutive effect of the restricted stock units, determined using the treasury stock method.
For the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, all restricted stock units outstanding were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because including restricted stock units would have been antidilutive as a result of the loss from continuing operations in the period.
The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:
 Year Ended
 January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Basic and diluted EPS:
Loss from continuing operations$(8,085)$(3,386)$(1,995)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations18,455 (6,825)(82,391)
Net income (loss)$10,370 $(10,211)$(84,386)
Less: income allocated to participating securities345 — — 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$10,025 $(10,211)$(84,386)
Weighted average common shares—basic25,356,339 25,341,415 26,500,356 
Restricted stock units— — — 
Weighted average common shares—diluted25,356,339 25,341,415 26,500,356 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share—basic$(0.31)$(0.13)$(0.07)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per common share—basic0.71 (0.27)(3.11)
Earnings (loss) per common share—basic$0.40 $(0.40)$(3.18)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share—diluted$(0.31)$(0.13)$(0.07)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per common share—diluted0.71 (0.27)(3.11)
Earnings (loss) per common share—diluted$0.40 $(0.40)$(3.18)
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Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure Related Party TransactionsThe Company engaged Jefferies LLC ("Jefferies"), an affiliate of one of the current members of Fiesta's board of directors, and a subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc, a holder of more than 20 percent of the total outstanding shares of Fiesta in connection with a refinancing of the Company's former amended senior credit facility in 2020 and other advisory services including services related to the sale of Taco Cabana. The Company paid fees of $1.7 million to Jefferies and reimbursed Jefferies for reasonable out of pocket and ancillary expenses of less than $0.1 million when the refinancing was completed in 2020. The Company paid Jefferies a transaction fee of $2.0 million upon the sale of Taco Cabana in the third quarter of 2021. As of January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, there were no amounts due to the related party recognized on the consolidated balance sheets.
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following table details supplemental cash flow information and disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid on long-term debt$220 $309 $197 
Income tax payments (refunds), net(6,180)(2,073)(15,557)
Supplemental cash flow disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accruals for capital expenditures$2,860 $325 $2,587 
Cash and restricted cash reconciliation:
Cash$36,797 $49,778 $13,089 
Restricted cash3,837 3,584 — 
Cash and restricted cash, end of year$40,634 53,362 $13,089 
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Lease Assignments. Pollo Tropical assigned two leases to third parties on properties where it no longer operates with lease terms expiring in 2033 and 2036. Although the assignees are responsible for making the payments required by the leases, the Company is a guarantor under the leases.
The maximum potential liability for future rental payments that the Company could be required to make under these leases at January 2, 2022, was $4.7 million. The Company could also be obligated to pay property taxes and other lease-related costs. The obligations under these leases will generally continue to decrease over time as the operating leases expire. The Company does not believe it is probable that it will be ultimately responsible for the obligations under these leases.
Indemnity of Lease Guarantees. As discussed in Note 2—Dispositions, Taco Cabana, Inc., a former wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was sold in the third quarter of 2021 to YTC Enterprises through a stock purchase agreement. The Company's previous owners, Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Carrols") remains a guarantor under 12 Taco Cabana restaurant property leases with lease terms expiring on various dates through 2030, all of which are still operating as of January 2, 2022. The Company has indemnified Carrols for all obligations under the guarantees per the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement entered into in connection with the spin-off of Fiesta. The Company remains liable for all obligations under the terms of the leases in the event YTC Enterprises fails to pay any sums due under the lease, subject to indemnification provisions under the stock purchase agreement.
The maximum potential amount of future undiscounted rental payments the Company could be required to make under these leases at January 2, 2022 was $8.9 million. The obligations under these leases will generally continue to decrease over time as these operating leases expire, except for any execution of renewal options that exist under the original leases. No payments related to these guarantees have been made by the Company to date and none are expected to be required to be made in the future. YTC Enterprises has indemnified the Company for all such obligations and the Company does not believe it is probable it will be required to perform under any of the guarantees or direct obligations.
Legal Matters. The Company is a party to various legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any of these matters will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. The Company records accruals for outstanding legal matters when it believes it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis, developments in legal matters that could affect the amount of any accrual and developments that would make a loss contingency both probable and reasonably estimable. If a loss contingency is not both probable and estimable, the Company does not establish an accrued liability.
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Retirement Plans
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Retirement Plans Retirement Plans
Fiesta offers certain of the Company's salaried employees the option to participate in the Fiesta Corporation Retirement Savings Plan (the "Retirement Plan"). The Retirement Plan includes a savings option pursuant to section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code in addition to a post-tax savings option. Fiesta may elect to contribute to the Retirement Plan on an annual basis. Contributions made by Fiesta to the Retirement Plan for the Company's employees are made after the end of each plan year. For 2021 and 2019, Fiesta's discretionary annual contribution is equal to 50% of the employee's contribution up to the first 6% of eligible compensation for a maximum Fiesta contribution of 3% of eligible compensation per participating employee. Under the Retirement Plan, Fiesta contributions prior to and after 2020 begin to vest after one year and fully vest after five years of service. A year of service is defined as a plan year during which an employee completes at least 1,000 hours of service. For 2020, Fiesta's discretionary contribution is equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible compensation plus 50% of the next 2% of eligible compensation through the second quarter of 2020. On July 1, 2020, the Company suspended its employer matching contribution through the end of the year as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Fiesta contributions for 2020 vested immediately. Participating employees may contribute up to 50% of their salary annually to either of the savings options, subject to other limitations. The employees have various investment options available under a trust established by the Retirement Plan. Retirement Plan employer matching expense for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 was $0.2 million, $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
Fiesta also has a Deferred Compensation Plan which permits employees not eligible to participate in the Retirement Plan because they have been excluded as "highly compensated" employees (as so defined in the Retirement Plan) to voluntarily defer portions of their base salary and annual bonus. All amounts deferred by the participants earn interest at 8% per annum. There is no Company matching on any portion of the funds. At January 2, 2022, and January 3, 2021, a total of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, was deferred by the Company's employees under the Deferred Compensation Plan, including accrued interest.
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SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In thousands of dollars)


Amounts and disclosures within this schedule relate to the Company's continuing operations.
Column BColumn CColumn DColumn E
DescriptionBalance at
beginning of period
Charged to
costs and
expenses
Charged to
other
accounts
DeductionBalance
at end of
period
Year ended January 2, 2022:
Deferred income tax valuation allowance$10,161 $10,267 $— $— $20,428 
Year ended January 3, 2021:
Deferred income tax valuation allowance9,902 259 — — 10,161 
Year ended December 29, 2019:
Deferred income tax valuation allowance678 9,224 — — 9,902 
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Basis of Presentation (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Consolidation Basis of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Fiesta and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year Fiscal Year. The Company uses a 52–53 week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to December 31. The fiscal years ended January 2, 2022 and December 29, 2019, each contained 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended January 3, 2021 contained 53 weeks.
Use of Estimates Use of Estimates. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include: insurance liabilities, evaluation for impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, lease accounting matters, and deferred income tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Due to the uncertainty associated with the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it will have on the Company's operations and future cash flows, it is reasonably possible that the estimates of future cash flows used in impairment assessments will change in the near term and the effect of the change could be material.
Concentrations of Risk Concentrations of Risk. Food and supplies are ordered from approved suppliers and are shipped to the restaurants via distributors. Performance Food Group, Inc. is the primary distributor of food and beverage products and supplies for Pollo Tropical. In the years ended January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, Performance Food Group, Inc. accounted for approximately 96% and 98%, respectively, of the food and supplies delivered to restaurants. The Company's limited distributor relationships could have an adverse effect on the Company's operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash Restricted Cash. The Company's restricted cash is comprised of certain cash balances that are reserved as cash collateral for the Company's existing letters of credit.
Inventories Inventories. Inventories, primarily consisting of food and paper, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment. The Company capitalizes all direct costs incurred to construct and substantially improve its restaurants. These costs are depreciated and charged to expense based upon their property classification when placed in service. Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Application development stage costs for significant internally developed software
projects are capitalized and amortized. Repairs and maintenance activities are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings and improvements5to30 years
Equipment3to7 years
Computer hardware and software3to7 years
Assets subject to finance leaseShorter of useful life or lease term
Leasehold improvements, including new buildings constructed on leased land, are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the underlying lease term. In circumstances where an economic penalty would be presumed by the non-exercise of one or more renewal options under the lease, the Company includes those renewal option periods when determining the lease term for depreciation purposes. For significant leasehold improvements made during the latter part of the lease term, the Company amortizes those improvements over the shorter of their useful life or an extended lease term. The extended lease term would consider the exercise of renewal options if the value of the improvements would imply that an economic penalty would be incurred without the renewal of the option. Building costs incurred for new restaurants on leased land are depreciated over the lease term, which is generally a 20-year period.
Cloud-Based Computing Arrangements Cloud-Based Computing Arrangements. The Company defers and amortizes application development stage costs for cloud-based computing arrangements over the life of the related service (subscription) agreement.
Goodwill Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired by Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Carrols"), Fiesta's former parent company, from the acquisition of Pollo Tropical in 1998. Goodwill is not amortized but is assessed for impairment at least annually as of the last day of the fiscal year or more frequently if impairment indicators exist.
Long-Lived Assets Long-Lived Assets. The Company assesses the recoverability of property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, including right-of-use ("ROU") lease assets, by determining whether the carrying value of these assets can be recovered over their respective remaining lives through undiscounted future operating cash flows. Impairment is reviewed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be fully recoverable.
Deferred Financing Costs Deferred Financing Costs. Financing costs incurred and the original issue discount recognized in obtaining revolving credit facilities are capitalized and included within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized over the life of the related credit facility as interest expense on a straight-line basis. Financing costs incurred and original issue discount recognized in obtaining long-term debt are capitalized and amortized over the term of the associated debt agreement as interest expense using the effective interest method. These financing costs and the original issue discount are presented as a reduction from the carrying amount of the related long-term debt balance on the consolidated balance sheets.
Leases
Leases. The Company assesses whether an agreement contains a lease at inception. All leases are reviewed for finance or operating classification once control is obtained. The majority of the Company's leases are operating leases. Operating leases are included within operating lease ROU assets, other current liabilities, and operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included within property and equipment, net, current portion of long-term debt, and long-term debt, net of current portion, on the consolidated balance sheets.
ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made in advance and is reduced by lease incentives received. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Lease terms include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company assumes options are reasonably certain to be exercised when such options are required to achieve a minimum 20-year lease term for new restaurant properties and when it incurs significant leasehold improvement costs near the end of a lease term. The Company uses judgment and available data to allocate consideration in a contract when it leases land and a building. The Company also uses judgment in determining its incremental borrowing rate, which includes selecting a yield curve based on a synthetic credit rating determined using a valuation model. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the related ROU asset has been adjusted for an impairment charge.
The Company has real estate lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component.
Income Taxes Income Taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the tax rates that are anticipated to be in effect when those differences reverse. The deferred tax provision generally represents the net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established when it is necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts for which realization is more likely than not. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.
Advertising Costs Advertising Costs. All advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
Cost of Sales Cost of Sales. The Company includes the cost of food, beverage and paper, net of any discounts, in cost of sales. Cost of sales excludes depreciation and amortization expense, which are presented separately on the consolidated statement of operations.
Pre-opening Costs Pre-opening Costs. The Company's pre-opening costs are generally incurred beginning four to six months prior to a restaurant opening and generally include restaurant employee wages and related expenses, travel expenditures, recruiting, training, promotional costs associated with the restaurant opening and rent, including any non-cash rent expense recognized during the construction period.
Insurance Insurance. The Company is insured for workers' compensation, general liability and medical insurance claims under policies where it pays all claims, subject to stop-loss limitations both for individual claims and for general liability, medical insurance and certain workers' compensation claims in the aggregate. Losses are accrued based upon estimates of the aggregate liability for claims based on the Company's experience and certain actuarial methods used to measure such estimates. The Company does not discount any of its self-insurance obligations.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date under current market conditions. In determining fair value, the accounting standards establish a three-level hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; and Level 3 inputs are unobservable and reflect management's own assumptions. The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate the fair value:Current Assets and Liabilities. The carrying values reported on the consolidated balance sheets of cash and restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those financial instruments.Term Loan Borrowings. The fair value of outstanding term loan borrowings under the Company's new senior credit facility, which is considered Level 2, is based on current LIBOR rates. The fair value of the Company's new senior credit facility was approximately $74.4 million at January 3, 2021. The carrying value of Company's new senior credit facility was $71.5 million at January 3, 2021. There were no outstanding term loan borrowings as of January 2, 2022 as the Company fully repaid the outstanding term loan borrowings on August 16, 2021.
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company received in exchange for those products or services. Revenues from the Company's owned and operated restaurants are recognized when payment is tendered at the time of sale. Franchise royalty revenues are based on a percent of gross sales and are recorded as income when earned. Initial franchise fees and area development fees associated with new franchise agreements are not distinct from the continuing rights and services offered by the Company during the term of the related franchise agreements and are recognized as income over the term of the related franchise agreements. A portion of the initial franchise fee is allocated to training services and is recognized as revenue when the Company completes the training services.
Gift Cards. The Company sells gift cards to its customers in its restaurants and through select third parties. The Company recognizes revenue from gift cards upon redemption by the customer. For unredeemed gift cards that the Company expects to be entitled to breakage, the Company recognizes expected breakage as revenue in proportion to the pattern of redemption by the customers. The gift cards have no stated expiration dates. Revenues from unredeemed gift cards and gift card liabilities, which are recorded in other current liabilities, are not material to the Company's financial statements.
Loyalty Program. The Company's loyalty program for Pollo Tropical (My Pollo™) allows eligible customers who enroll in the program to earn points for every dollar spent. After accumulating a certain number of points, the customer earns a reward that can be used for future purchases at Pollo Tropical. Earned rewards expire 90 days after they are issued. Earned points that have not been converted to rewards do not currently expire.
The Company defers revenue associated with the estimated standalone selling price of points earned by customers as each point is earned, net of points the Company does not expect to be redeemed. The estimated standalone selling price of each point earned is based on the estimated value of the reward which is expected to be redeemed.
Loyalty revenue is recognized when a customer redeems an earned reward. For unredeemed rewards that the Company expects to be entitled to breakage, the Company recognizes expected breakage as revenue in proportion to the pattern of redemption of the rewards by the customers. The costs associated with rewards are recorded when they are redeemed and are included within cost of sales on the consolidated statements of operations. Deferred revenue associated with the rewards is included within other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Guidance Adopted in 2021 and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Guidance Adopted in 2021. In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) ("ASU No. 2019-12"), which is a part of the Simplification Initiative being undertaken by the FASB to reduce complexity of accounting standards. The amendments in this update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions, the most notable for the Company being the exception to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when the year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the full year. The Company adopted this new accounting standard on January 4, 2021, and will apply it prospectively in each period after the date of adoption. The impact of the standard is largely dependent on interim and anticipated profit or loss in a given period, however the Company does not expect ASU No. 2019-12 to have a significant impact on its financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) ("ASU No. 2020-04"), which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this update are effective as of March 12, 2020, through December 31, 2022. As of January 2, 2022, the Company's only exposure to LIBOR rates was the undrawn $10.0 million revolving credit facility under its new senior credit facility. Upon cessation of the LIBOR, the new senior credit facility would use a benchmark replacement rate. According to ASU No. 2020-04, modifications of contracts within the scope of Topic 470 Debt should be accounted for by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate. The Company does not expect ASU No. 2020-04 to have a significant impact on its financial statements.
In July 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-05 Leases (Topic 842): Lessors – Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments, which contains amendments that require lessors to classify and account for a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on a reference index or a rate as an operating lease if both of the following criteria are met: (1) The lease would have been classified as a sales-type lease or a direct financing lease in accordance with the classification criteria in paragraphs 842-10-25-2 through 25-3, and (2) the lessor would have otherwise recognized a day-one loss. As of January 2, 2022, the Company does not act as the lessor of any lease contracts with variable lease payments that meet the criteria noted above. The Company does not expect the ASU to have a significant impact on its financial statements.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews its long-lived assets, principally property and equipment and lease ROU assets, for impairment at the restaurant level. The Company has elected to exclude operating lease payments and liabilities from future cash flows and carrying values, respectively, in its impairment review. In addition to considering management's plans, known regulatory or governmental actions and damage due to acts of God (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.), the Company considers a triggering event to have occurred related to a specific restaurant if the restaurant's cash flows, exclusive of operating lease payments, for the last twelve months are less than a minimum threshold or if consistent levels of cash flows for the remaining lease period are less than the carrying value of the restaurant's assets. If an indicator of impairment exists for any of its assets, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows, exclusive of operating lease payments, over the life of the primary asset for each restaurant is compared to that long-lived asset group's carrying value, excluding operating lease liabilities. If the carrying value is greater than the undiscounted cash flow, the Company then determines the fair value of the asset and if an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured by the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. There is uncertainty in the projected undiscounted future cash flows used in the Company's impairment review analysis. If actual performance does not achieve the projections, the Company may recognize impairment charges in future periods, and such charges could be material.
Purchase of Treasury Stock Purchase of Treasury StockIn 2018, the Company's board of directors approved a share repurchase program for up to 1,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock. In 2019, the Company's board of directors approved increases to the share repurchase program of an additional 1,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock for an aggregate approval of 3,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Under the share repurchase program, shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The share repurchase program has no time limit and may be modified, suspended, superseded or terminated at any time by the Company's board of directors. The Company repurchased 854,297 shares of common stock valued at approximately $9.4 million and 500,000 shares of common stock valued at approximately $3.7 million during the years ended January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021, respectively. The repurchased shares are held as treasury stock at cost.
Segment Reporting The segment's accounting policies are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1. The primary measure of segment profit or loss used by the chief operating decision maker to assess performance and allocate resources is Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment and other lease charges, goodwill impairment, closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income, stock-based compensation expense, other expense (income), net, and certain significant items that management believes are related to strategic changes and/or are not related to the ongoing operation of the Company's restaurants
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Non-vested restricted shares contain a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends on a one-to-one per share ratio to common shares and are thus considered participating securities. The impact of the participating securities is included in the computation of basic EPS pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method of computing EPS is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings attributable to common shares and participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. EPS is computed by dividing undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and non-vested restricted shares based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if the restricted stock units were to be converted into common shares. Restricted stock units with performance conditions are only included in the diluted EPS calculation to the extent that performance conditions have been met at the measurement date. Diluted EPS is computed by adjusting the basic weighted average number of common shares by the dilutive effect of the restricted stock units, determined using the treasury stock method.
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Basis of Presentation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment Useful Lives Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings and improvements5to30 years
Equipment3to7 years
Computer hardware and software3to7 years
Assets subject to finance leaseShorter of useful life or lease term
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Land and land improvements$— $1,264 
Leasehold improvements (1)
132,641 128,918 
Equipment117,652 118,988 
Assets subject to finance leases850 1,159 
251,143 250,329 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(161,259)(152,462)
$89,884 $97,867 
(1)    Leasehold improvements include the cost of new buildings constructed on leased land.
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Dispositions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Dispositions
A summary of assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations is as follows:
January 3, 2021
Carrying amount of major classes of assets included as part of discontinued operations:
Accounts receivable$3,951 
Inventories2,104 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,423 
Total current assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale8,478 
Property and equipment, net63,214 
Operating lease right-of-use assets96,639 
Other assets170 
Total non-current assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale160,023 
Total assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale$168,501 
Carrying amount of major classes of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations:
Current portion of long-term debt$199 
Accounts payable5,014 
Accrued liabilities9,363 
Other current liabilities12,649 
Total current liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale27,225 
Long-term debt, net of current portion740 
Operating lease liabilities93,970 
Deferred tax liabilities1,840 
Other non-current liabilities1,773 
Total non-current liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale98,323 
Total liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale$125,548 
A summary of the results of the discontinued operations is as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Major classes of line items constituting pretax loss of discontinued operations:
Revenues:
Total revenues$152,339 $239,445 $297,470 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales43,480 70,433 92,334 
Restaurant wages and related expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $172, $127, and $125, respectively)
48,399 74,817 94,269 
Restaurant rent expense12,995 22,588 25,755 
Other restaurant operating expenses24,814 34,357 41,623 
General and administrative (including stock-based compensation expense of $1,688, $603, and $329, respectively)
11,442 13,229 14,290 
Depreciation and amortization7,799 16,197 17,009 
Pre-opening costs— 69 592 
Goodwill impairment— — 67,909 
Other income and expense items that are not major3,935 10,133 24,994 
Total operating expenses152,864 241,823 378,775 
Income (loss) from operations(525)(2,378)(81,305)
Interest expense4,678 4,464 3,547 
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana(24,979)— — 
Loss on extinguishment of debt5,307 1,241 — 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes14,469 (8,083)(84,852)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes(3,986)(1,258)(2,461)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax$18,455 $(6,825)$(82,391)
A summary of significant investing activity and non-cash operating, investing, and financing activity of the discontinued operations from the consolidated statements of cash flows is as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Non-cash operating activities:
Loss (gain) on disposals of property and equipment, net$(217)$(551)$21 
Stock-based compensation1,860 730 454 
Impairment and other lease charges132 1,116 13,086 
Goodwill impairment— — 67,909 
Loss on extinguishment of debt5,307 1,241 — 
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana(24,979)— — 
Depreciation and amortization7,799 16,197 17,009 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures:
New restaurant development$— $(854)$(4,065)
Restaurant remodeling(1,283)(745)(919)
Other restaurant capital expenditures(5,050)(4,728)(9,266)
Corporate and restaurant information systems(169)(1,559)(3,875)
Total capital expenditures(6,502)(7,886)(18,125)
Proceeds from sale of Taco Cabana74,910 — — 
Proceeds from disposals of properties1,307 4,305 — 
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions3,083 3,966 — 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities – discontinued operations$72,798 $385 $(18,125)
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid on long-term debt (including capitalized interest of $0, $57, and $247, respectively)
$4,338 $4,001 $4,198 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accruals for capital expenditures$— $1,027 $1,510 
Accruals for financing costs associated with debt amendment— 277 — 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating lease ROU assets5,156 18,466 6,456 
Finance lease ROU assets— 33 304 
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reduced for terminated leases:
Operating lease ROU assets2,695 953 794 
Operating lease liabilities3,443 1,217 1,054 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained and lease liabilities incurred as a result of adoption of ASC 842:
Operating lease ROU assets— — 112,905 
Operating lease liabilities— — 122,441 
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Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, consist of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Prepaid contract expenses$4,462 $4,138 
Other1,244 1,508 
$5,706 $5,646 
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Property and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings and improvements5to30 years
Equipment3to7 years
Computer hardware and software3to7 years
Assets subject to finance leaseShorter of useful life or lease term
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Land and land improvements$— $1,264 
Leasehold improvements (1)
132,641 128,918 
Equipment117,652 118,988 
Assets subject to finance leases850 1,159 
251,143 250,329 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(161,259)(152,462)
$89,884 $97,867 
(1)    Leasehold improvements include the cost of new buildings constructed on leased land.
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Goodwill (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
A summary of changes in goodwill during the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 is as follows:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Goodwill, gross$56,307 $56,307 $56,307 
Accumulated impairment losses— — — 
Goodwill$56,307 $56,307 $56,307 
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Other Lease Charges (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets by Segment
A summary of impairment of long-lived assets, which also includes right-of-use asset impairment, and other lease charges (recoveries) is as follows:
 Year Ended
 January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Impairment of long-lived assets$2,095 $7,318 $775 
Other lease charges (recoveries)(557)705 (760)
$1,538 $8,023 $15 
Other Lease Charges (Recoveries) by Segment
A summary of impairment of long-lived assets, which also includes right-of-use asset impairment, and other lease charges (recoveries) is as follows:
 Year Ended
 January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Impairment of long-lived assets$2,095 $7,318 $775 
Other lease charges (recoveries)(557)705 (760)
$1,538 $8,023 $15 
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Other Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities consist of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Operating lease liabilities$10,381 $9,715 
Accrued workers' compensation and general liability claims3,083 3,619 
Sales and property taxes921 1,209 
Accrued occupancy costs227 269 
Other3,420 2,258 
$18,032 $17,070 
Other Non-current Liabilities
Other non-current liabilities consist of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Accrued workers' compensation and general liability claims6,432 6,791 
Accrued payroll taxes(1)
— 1,318 
Deferred compensation320 491 
Other1,011 1,157 
$7,763 $9,757 
Activity in the Closed-Store Reserve
The following table presents the activity in the closed restaurant reserve, which is included within other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets at January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021.
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Balance, beginning of period$163 $528 
Payments, net(23)(178)
Other adjustments(49)(187)
Balance, end of period$91 $163 
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease Expense
Lease expense consisted of the following:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Operating lease cost$26,375 $26,026 $23,803 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$102 $98 67 
Interest on lease liabilities120 136 137 
Total finance lease costs$222 $234 $204 
Variable lease costs$7,320 $6,999 6,074 
Sublease income(6,092)(4,853)(3,499)
Total lease costs$27,825 $28,406 $26,582 
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets$154,127 $164,665 
Other current liabilities$10,381 $9,715 
Operating lease liabilities163,270 174,116 
Total operating lease liabilities$173,651 $183,831 
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, gross$850 $1,159 
Accumulated amortization(551)(496)
Property and equipment, net$299 $663 
Current portion of long-term debt$63 $66 
Long-term debt, net of current portion438 853 
Total finance lease liabilities$501 $919 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in Years)
Operating leases12.112.0
Finance leases6.49.0
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases7.71 %7.71 %
Finance leases18.73 %14.62 %
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$25,333 $26,078 $20,802 
Operating cash flows for finance leases120 136 137 
Financing cash flows for finance leases80 60 26 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating lease ROU assets4,975 19,150 6,198 
Finance lease ROU assets— — 191 
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reduced for terminated leases:
Operating lease ROU assets2,761 1,773 3,578 
Operating lease liabilities3,451 1,971 4,072 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained and liabilities incurred as a result of adoption of ASC 842:
Operating lease ROU assets— — 154,838 
Operating lease liabilities— — 168,932 
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2022$23,224 $150 
202324,228 152 
202422,946 113 
202522,209 117 
202621,252 117 
Thereafter160,469 244 
Total lease payments274,328 893 
Less amount representing interest(100,677)(392)
Total discounted lease liabilities173,651 501 
Less current portion(10,381)(63)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities$163,270 $438 
Maturities of Finance Lease Liabilities
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2022$23,224 $150 
202324,228 152 
202422,946 113 
202522,209 117 
202621,252 117 
Thereafter160,469 244 
Total lease payments274,328 893 
Less amount representing interest(100,677)(392)
Total discounted lease liabilities173,651 501 
Less current portion(10,381)(63)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities$163,270 $438 
Undiscounted Cash Flows to be Received Under Operating Subleases
The undiscounted cash flows to be received under operating subleases were as follows:
Operating Leases
2022$5,427 
20236,239 
20246,377 
20256,528 
20266,709 
Thereafter45,922 
Total $77,202 
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Long-term Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt
Long-term debt at January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021 consisted of the following:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Term loan facility$— $75,000 
Revolving credit facility— — 
Finance leases501 919 
501 75,919 
Less: current portion of long-term debt(63)(816)
Less: unamortized discount and debt issuance costs— (3,515)
$438 $71,588 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] At January 2, 2022, there were no principal payments required on borrowings under the new senior credit facility over each of the next five years.
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Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of the Company’s Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
The Company's income tax provision (benefit) was comprised of the following:
 Year Ended
 January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Current:
Federal$1,365 $(8,092)$(1,581)
Foreign362 278 336 
State(42)137 19 
1,685 (7,677)(1,226)
Deferred:
Federal(318)2,259 2,617 
State(2,275)(582)767 
Valuation allowance1,991 (1,044)9,672 
(602)633 13,056 
$1,083 $(7,044)$11,830 
Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at January 2, 2022 and January 3, 2021 were as follows:
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021
Deferred income tax assets:
Accrued vacation benefits$544 $471 
Incentive compensation1,206 1,266 
Other accruals2,115 2,124 
Capital loss carryfoward9,023 — 
Operating lease liabilities43,825 46,462 
Occupancy costs31 41 
Tax credit carryforwards1,204 1,105 
Federal net operating loss872 — 
Other1,430 2,024 
Gross deferred income tax assets60,250 53,493 
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Right-of-use operating lease assets(38,418)(41,038)
Property and equipment depreciation(167)(3,115)
Amortization of other intangibles, net(52)(52)
Cloud-based software deferred costs(1,127)(1,159)
Other(287)(237)
Gross deferred income tax liabilities(40,051)(45,601)
Less: Valuation allowance(20,428)(10,161)
Net deferred income tax liabilities$(229)$(2,269)
Reconciliation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Provision (Benefit) to the Effective Tax Provision (Benefit) A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax provision (benefit) to the effective tax provision (benefit) was as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Statutory federal income tax provision (benefit)$(1,471)$(2,190)$2,065 
State income taxes, net of federal benefit(617)(351)621 
Change in valuation allowance1,991 (1,044)9,672 
Change in federal income tax rate and tax methods— (3,846)(716)
Change in state income tax rate(1,092)— — 
Net share-based compensation-tax benefit deficiencies70 276 201 
Unrecognized tax benefits731 — — 
Loss on transfer of assets1,012 — — 
Non-deductible expenses113 122 124 
Foreign taxes362 278 336 
Employment tax credits63 (158)(176)
Foreign tax credits/deductions(338)(241)(71)
Other259 110 (226)
$1,083 $(7,044)$11,830 
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
A reconciliation of the changes in the gross balance of unrecognized tax benefits was as follows:
Year Ended
January 2, 2022
Balance, beginning of period$— 
Increases related to tax positions taken during the current year— 
Increases related to tax positions taken during the prior year1,958 
Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities— 
Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitations— 
Balance, end of period$1,958 
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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Non-Vested Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units Activity
A summary of all non-vested restricted shares and restricted stock units activity for the year ended January 2, 2022 is as follows:
Non-Vested SharesRestricted Stock Units
 Shares Weighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 3, 2021991,676 $10.26 150,585 $9.49 
Granted191,872 16.83 64,089 17.43 
Vested/Released(388,120)11.48 (2,030)20.75 
Forfeited(26,410)12.92 (148,469)9.32 
Outstanding at January 2, 2022769,018  $11.19 64,175  $17.45 
Restricted Stock Units Subject to Market Conditions Assumptions The assumptions used to value grant restricted stock units subject to market conditions are detailed below:
2019
Grant date stock price$14.66 
Fair value at grant date$1.76 
Risk free interest rate2.53 %
Expected term (in years)2
Dividend yield— %
Expected volatility43.18 %
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Business Segment Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Year EndedPollo TropicalOtherContinuing Operations
January 2, 2022:
Restaurant sales$355,492 $— $355,492 
Franchise revenue1,785 — 1,785 
Cost of sales108,593 — 108,593 
Restaurant wages and related expenses(1)
91,669 — 91,669 
Restaurant rent expense23,592 — 23,592 
Other restaurant operating expenses57,125 305 57,430 
Advertising expense11,508 — 11,508 
General and administrative expense(2)
33,157 12,367 45,524 
Adjusted EBITDA36,802 (11,786)25,016 
Depreciation and amortization19,962 612 20,574 
Capital expenditures12,424 602 13,026 
January 3, 2021:
Restaurant sales$314,112 $— $314,112 
Franchise revenue1,246 — 1,246 
Cost of sales100,080 — 100,080 
Restaurant wages and related expenses(1)
74,328 — 74,328 
Restaurant rent expense22,773 — 22,773 
Other restaurant operating expenses47,354 469 47,823 
Advertising expense8,384 (5)8,379 
General and administrative expense(2)
28,622 11,226 39,848 
Adjusted EBITDA36,517 (10,526)25,991 
Depreciation and amortization21,112 897 22,009 
Capital expenditures9,163 1,320 10,483 
December 29, 2019:
Restaurant sales$361,693 $— $361,693 
Franchise revenue1,780 — 1,780 
Cost of sales115,119 — 115,119 
Restaurant wages and related expenses(1)
84,909 — 84,909 
Restaurant rent expense22,050 — 22,050 
Other restaurant operating expenses49,768 506 50,274 
Advertising expense12,358 (5)12,353 
General and administrative expense(2)
31,023 10,882 41,905 
Adjusted EBITDA50,560 (10,589)39,971 
Depreciation and amortization21,476 710 22,186 
Capital expenditures21,921 1,201 23,122 
Identifiable Assets:
January 2, 2022$310,972 $56,141 $367,113 
January 3, 2021311,905 88,337 400,242 
(1)     Includes stock-based compensation expense of $53, $73 and $70 for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, respectively.
(2)     Includes stock-based compensation expense of $4,163, $2,681 and $2,320 for the years ended January 2, 2022, January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, respectively.
Reconciliation Of Consolidated Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
A reconciliation of consolidated net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA follows:
Year EndedPollo TropicalOtherContinuing Operations
January 2, 2022:
Net income$10,370 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(18,455)
Provision for income taxes1,083 
Income (loss) before taxes$5,261 $(12,263)$(7,002)
Add:
Non-general and administrative adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization19,962 612 20,574 
Impairment and other lease charges1,570 (32)1,538 
Interest expense2,532 (2,158)374 
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income1,946 1,053 2,999 
Other expense (income), net362 116 478 
Stock-based compensation expense53 — 53 
Total non-general and administrative adjustments26,425 (409)26,016 
General and administrative adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense2,540 1,623 4,163 
Restructuring costs and retention bonuses78 (60)18 
Digital and brand repositioning costs1,821 — 1,821 
Transaction costs677 (677)— 
Total general and administrative adjustments5,116 886 6,002 
Adjusted EBITDA$36,802 $(11,786)$25,016 
January 3, 2021:
Net loss$(10,211)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax6,825 
Benefit from income taxes(7,044)
Income (loss) before taxes$2,557 $(12,987)$(10,430)
Add:
Non-general and administrative adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization21,112 897 22,009 
Impairment and other lease charges8,023 — 8,023 
Interest expense2,405 (2,113)292 
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income2,093 2,238 4,331 
Other expense (income), net(2,373)275 (2,098)
Stock-based compensation expense73 — 73 
Total non-general and administrative adjustments31,333 1,297 32,630 
General and administrative adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense1,652 1,029 2,681 
Restructuring costs and retention bonuses551 135 686 
Digital and brand repositioning costs424 — 424 
Total general and administrative adjustments2,627 1,164 3,791 
Adjusted EBITDA$36,517 $(10,526)$25,991 
Year EndedPollo TropicalOtherContinuing Operations
December 29, 2019:
Net loss$(84,386)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax82,391 
Provision for income taxes11,830 
Income (loss) before taxes$20,300 $(10,465)$9,835 
Add:
Non-general and administrative adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization21,476 710 22,186 
Impairment and other lease charges15 — 15 
Interest expense1,953 (1,628)325 
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income3,260 — 3,260 
Other expense (income), net862 — 862 
Stock-based compensation expense70 — 70 
Total non-general and administrative adjustments27,636 (918)26,718 
General and administrative adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense1,590 730 2,320 
Restructuring costs and retention bonuses827 64 891 
Digital and brand repositioning costs207 — 207 
Total general and administrative adjustments2,624 794 3,418 
Adjusted EBITDA$50,560 $(10,589)$39,971 
v3.22.0.1
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share
The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:
 Year Ended
 January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Basic and diluted EPS:
Loss from continuing operations$(8,085)$(3,386)$(1,995)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations18,455 (6,825)(82,391)
Net income (loss)$10,370 $(10,211)$(84,386)
Less: income allocated to participating securities345 — — 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$10,025 $(10,211)$(84,386)
Weighted average common shares—basic25,356,339 25,341,415 26,500,356 
Restricted stock units— — — 
Weighted average common shares—diluted25,356,339 25,341,415 26,500,356 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share—basic$(0.31)$(0.13)$(0.07)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per common share—basic0.71 (0.27)(3.11)
Earnings (loss) per common share—basic$0.40 $(0.40)$(3.18)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share—diluted$(0.31)$(0.13)$(0.07)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per common share—diluted0.71 (0.27)(3.11)
Earnings (loss) per common share—diluted$0.40 $(0.40)$(3.18)
v3.22.0.1
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
The following table details supplemental cash flow information and disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 Year Ended
January 2, 2022January 3, 2021December 29, 2019
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid on long-term debt$220 $309 $197 
Income tax payments (refunds), net(6,180)(2,073)(15,557)
Supplemental cash flow disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accruals for capital expenditures$2,860 $325 $2,587 
Cash and restricted cash reconciliation:
Cash$36,797 $49,778 $13,089 
Restricted cash3,837 3,584 — 
Cash and restricted cash, end of year$40,634 53,362 $13,089 
v3.22.0.1
Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
USD ($)
restaurant
Jan. 03, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Lease term, new restaurants 20 years 20 years  
Cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings | $ $ 2,043 $ (8,327)  
Deferred tax asset related to sale-leaseback transactions | $ $ 9,023 $ 0  
ASU 2016-02      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings | $     $ 14,000
Deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions | $     18,600
Deferred tax asset related to sale-leaseback transactions | $     4,300
Impairment charges related to sale-leaseback transactions | $     $ 200
Minimum      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Lease term, new restaurants 20 years    
Pre-Opening Threshold Period For Recording Pre-Opening Costs 4 months    
Maximum      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Lease term, new restaurants 30 years    
Pre-Opening Threshold Period For Recording Pre-Opening Costs 6 months    
Supplier Concentration Risk | Cost of Goods and Service Benchmark      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Percentage of supplies delivered to restaurants provided by one vendor 96.00% 98.00%  
Entity Operated Units | Pollo Tropical      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 138    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 31    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical | Puerto Rico      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 17    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical | Panama      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 2    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical | Guyana      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 1    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical | Ecuador      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 2    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical | Bahamas      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 1    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical | U.S Virgin Islands      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 1    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical | Florida | College Campus      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 5    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical | Florida | Hospital      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 1    
Franchised Units | Pollo Tropical | Florida | Sports and Entertainment Stadium      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants 1    
v3.22.0.1
Basis of Presentation - Property Disclosures (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Lease term, new restaurants 20 years 20 years
Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Lease term, new restaurants 20 years  
Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Lease term, new restaurants 30 years  
Buildings and improvements | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 5 years  
Buildings and improvements | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 30 years  
Equipment | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 3 years  
Equipment | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 7 years  
Computer hardware and software | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 3 years  
Computer hardware and software | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 7 years  
v3.22.0.1
Basis of Presentation - Fair Value Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Term loan facility $ 0 $ 75,000
Secured Debt    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Term loan facility   71,500
Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Term loan facility   $ 74,400
v3.22.0.1
Dispositions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Aug. 16, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Description and timing of disposal On June 30, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved a stock purchase agreement, which was subsequently entered into by the Company on July 1, 2021, for the sale of all of the outstanding capital stock of Taco Cabana, Inc., including nearly all related assets and liabilities, for a cash purchase price of $85.0 million subject to reduction for (i) closing adjustments of approximately $4.6 million and (ii) certain other working capital adjustments as set forth in the stock purchase agreement. The transaction was completed August 16, 2021 and the Company recognized a gain on the sale of Taco Cabana of $25.0 million during the year ended January 2, 2022, which is included within income from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the consolidated statements of operations.      
Cash purchase price of disposition       $ 85,000
Closing adjustments       $ 4,600
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana $ 24,979 $ 0 $ 0  
Discontinued Operations        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana 24,979 $ 0 $ 0  
Recorded expected insurance proceeds 900      
Discontinued Operations | Transition Services        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Other Income $ 500      
v3.22.0.1
Dispositions - Tabular (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Carrying amount of major classes of assets included as part of discontinued operations:      
Accounts receivable   $ 3,951  
Inventories   2,104  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   2,423  
Total current assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale $ 0 8,478  
Property and equipment, net   63,214  
Operating lease right-of-use assets   96,639  
Other assets   170  
Total non-current assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale 0 160,023  
Total assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale   168,501  
Carrying amount of major classes of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations:      
Current portion of long-term debt   199  
Accounts payable   5,014  
Accrued liabilities   9,363  
Other current liabilities   12,649  
Total current liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale 0 27,225  
Long-term debt, net of current portion   740  
Operating lease liabilities   93,970  
Deferred tax liabilities   1,840  
Other non-current liabilities   1,773  
Total non-current liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale 0 98,323  
Total liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale   125,548  
Revenues:      
Total revenues 152,339 239,445 $ 297,470
Costs and expenses:      
Cost of sales 43,480 70,433 92,334
Restaurant wages and related expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $172, $127, and $125, respectively) 48,399 74,817 94,269
Restaurant rent expense 12,995 22,588 25,755
Other restaurant operating expenses 24,814 34,357 41,623
General and administrative (including stock-based compensation expense of $1,688, $603, and $329, respectively) 11,442 13,229 14,290
Depreciation and amortization 7,799 16,197 17,009
Pre-opening costs 0 69 592
Other income and expense items that are not major 3,935 10,133 24,994
Total operating expenses 152,864 241,823 378,775
Income (loss) from operations (525) (2,378) (81,305)
Interest expense 4,678 4,464 3,547
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana (24,979) 0 0
Loss on extinguishment of debt 5,307 1,241 0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 14,469 (8,083) (84,852)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (3,986) (1,258) (2,461)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 18,455 (6,825) (82,391)
Non-cash Operating Activities [Abstract]      
Gain on disposals of property and equipment, net (124) (3,267) (6)
Stock-based compensation 6,076 3,484 2,844
Impairment and other lease charges 1,670 9,139 13,101
Goodwill impairment 0 0 67,909
Loss on extinguishment of debt 5,307 1,241 0
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana (24,979) 0 0
Depreciation and amortization 28,373 38,206 39,195
Investing activities:      
New restaurant development 0 (1,863) (11,390)
Restaurant remodeling (2,380) (1,103) (2,573)
Other restaurant capital expenditures (14,732) (11,270) (19,335)
Corporate and restaurant information systems (2,416) (4,133) (7,949)
Total capital expenditures (19,528) (18,369) (41,247)
Proceeds from sale of Taco Cabana 74,910 0 0
Proceeds from disposals of properties 1,307 9,559 1,774
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions 3,083 17,222 0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities – discontinued operations 72,798 385 (18,125)
Supplemental cash flow disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Operating lease right-of-use assets 154,127 164,665  
Operating lease liabilities 173,651 183,831  
Discontinued Operations      
Costs and expenses:      
Stock-based compensation expense 1,900 700 500
Goodwill impairment 0 0 67,909
Loss on extinguishment of debt 5,307 1,241 0
Non-cash Operating Activities [Abstract]      
Gain on disposals of property and equipment, net (217) (551) 21
Stock-based compensation 1,860 730 454
Impairment and other lease charges 132 1,116 13,086
Goodwill impairment 0 0 67,909
Loss on extinguishment of debt 5,307 1,241 0
Gain on sale of Taco Cabana (24,979) 0 0
Depreciation and amortization 7,799 16,197 17,009
Investing activities:      
New restaurant development 0 (854) (4,065)
Restaurant remodeling (1,283) (745) (919)
Other restaurant capital expenditures (5,050) (4,728) (9,266)
Corporate and restaurant information systems (169) (1,559) (3,875)
Total capital expenditures (6,502) (7,886) (18,125)
Proceeds from sale of Taco Cabana 74,910 0 0
Proceeds from disposals of properties 1,307 4,305 0
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions 3,083 3,966 0
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:      
Capitalized interest included in interest paid 0 57 247
Interest paid on long-term debt 4,338 4,001 4,198
Supplemental cash flow disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Accruals for capital expenditures 0 1,027 1,510
Accruals for financing costs associated with debt 0 277 0
Operating lease ROU assets 5,156 18,466 6,456
Finance lease obligations incurred 0 33 304
Operating lease ROU assets 2,695 953 794
Operating lease liabilities 3,443 1,217 1,054
Operating lease right-of-use assets 0 0 112,905
Operating lease liabilities 0 0 122,441
Discontinued Operations | Restaurant Wages And Related Expenses      
Costs and expenses:      
Stock-based compensation expense 172 127 125
Discontinued Operations | General and Administrative Expense      
Costs and expenses:      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 1,688 $ 603 $ 329
v3.22.0.1
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Prepaid contract expenses $ 4,462 $ 4,138
Other 1,244 1,508
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 5,706 $ 5,646
v3.22.0.1
Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 251,143 $ 250,329
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (161,259) (152,462)
Property and equipment, net 89,884 97,867
Land and land improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 0 1,264
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 132,641 128,918
Equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 117,652 118,988
Assets subject to finance leases    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 850 $ 1,159
v3.22.0.1
Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
USD ($)
Jan. 03, 2021
USD ($)
restaurant
Dec. 29, 2019
USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Assets subject to finance leases, accumulated amortization $ 600 $ 500  
Gain on disposals of property and equipment, net (124) (3,267) $ (6)
Depreciation and amortization $ 20,600 $ 22,000 $ 22,200
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant   8  
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings   $ 18,500  
Gain on disposals of property and equipment, net   $ (3,300)  
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Sale-leaseback transaction      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant   5  
v3.22.0.1
Goodwill - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill impairment $ 0 $ 0 $ 67,909
Pollo Tropical      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Changes in goodwill 0 0 0
Goodwill impairment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Goodwill - Summary of Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Goodwill      
Goodwill $ 56,307 $ 56,307  
Impairment charges 0 0 $ (67,909)
Impairment charges 0 0 (67,909)
Pollo Tropical      
Goodwill      
Goodwill, Gross 56,307 56,307 56,307
Accumulated impairment loss 0 0 0
Goodwill 56,307 56,307 56,307
Impairment charges 0 0 0
Impairment charges $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Other Lease Charges - Schedule of Impairment and Other Lease Charges (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Impairment and other lease charges $ 1,670 $ 9,139 $ 13,101
Operating Segments      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Impairment and other lease charges 1,538 8,023 15
Impairment of long-lived assets 2,095 7,318 775
Other lease charges (recoveries) $ (557) $ 705 $ (760)
v3.22.0.1
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Other Lease Charges - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
USD ($)
restaurant
Jan. 03, 2021
USD ($)
restaurant
Sep. 27, 2020
restaurant
Lease Termination Charges | Continuing Operations      
Impairment and Other Lease Charges [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) on Termination of Lease | $   $ 0.9  
Gain from Lease Termination | Continuing Operations      
Impairment and Other Lease Charges [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) on Termination of Lease | $ $ (0.6) (0.2)  
Level 3      
Impairment and Other Lease Charges [Line Items]      
Level 3 assets measured at fair value | $ $ 0.4 $ 2.2  
Pollo Tropical      
Impairment and Other Lease Charges [Line Items]      
Number of closed restaurants | restaurant   1 2
Number of impaired restaurants the company continues to operate | restaurant 5 3  
Pollo Tropical | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations      
Impairment and Other Lease Charges [Line Items]      
Number of closed restaurants | restaurant   1  
v3.22.0.1
Other Liabilities - Current (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]    
Operating lease liabilities $ 10,381 $ 9,715
Accrued workers' compensation and general liability claims 3,083 3,619
Sales and property taxes 921 1,209
Accrued occupancy costs 227 269
Other 3,420 2,258
Other liabilities, current $ 18,032 $ 17,070
v3.22.0.1
Other Liabilities - Noncurrent (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]    
Accrued workers' compensation and general liability claims $ 6,432 $ 6,791
Accrued Payroll Taxes 0 1,318
Deferred compensation 320 491
Other 1,011 1,157
Other liabilities, long-term $ 7,763 $ 9,757
v3.22.0.1
Other Liabilities - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - Closed Stores - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Activity in the Closed-Store Reserve    
Balance, beginning of period $ 163 $ 528
Payments, net (23) (178)
Other adjustments (49) (187)
Balance, end of period $ 91 $ 163
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
USD ($)
Jan. 03, 2021
USD ($)
restaurant
Dec. 29, 2019
USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Lease term 20 years 20 years  
Sublease includes options to extend sublease term, up to 25 years    
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions $ 3,083 $ 17,222 $ 0
Gain on disposals of property and equipment, net $ (124) $ (3,267) $ (6)
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant   8  
Gain on disposals of property and equipment, net   $ (3,300)  
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Sale-leaseback transaction      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant   5  
Continuing Operations      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions   $ 13,300  
Continuing Operations | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Sale-leaseback transaction      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Gain on disposals of property and equipment, net   $ 2,700  
Minimum      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Lease term 20 years    
Remaining lease term 2 months 12 days    
Sublease, remaining lease term 3 months 18 days    
Maximum      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Lease term 30 years    
Remaining lease term 19 years    
Sublease, remaining lease term 15 years 6 months    
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 26,375 $ 26,026 $ 23,803
Finance lease costs:      
Amortization of right-of-use assets 102 98 67
Interest on lease liabilities 120 136 137
Total finance lease costs 222 234 204
Variable lease costs 7,320 6,999 6,074
Sublease income (6,092) (4,853) (3,499)
Total lease costs $ 27,825 $ 28,406 $ 26,582
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Operating Leases    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 154,127 $ 164,665
Other current liabilities 10,381 9,715
Operating lease liabilities 163,270 174,116
Total operating lease liabilities 173,651 183,831
Finance Leases    
Property and equipment, gross 850 1,159
Accumulated amortization (551) (496)
Property and equipment, net 299 663
Current portion of long-term debt 63 66
Long-term debt, net of current portion 438 853
Total finance lease liabilities $ 501 $ 919
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in Years)    
Operating leases 12 years 1 month 6 days 12 years
Finance leases 6 years 4 months 24 days 9 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate    
Operating leases 7.71% 7.71%
Finance leases 18.73% 14.62%
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained and liabilities incurred as a result of adoption of ASC 842:      
Operating lease ROU assets $ 154,127 $ 164,665  
Operating lease liabilities 173,651 183,831  
Continuing Operations      
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:      
Operating cash flows for operating leases 25,333 26,078 $ 20,802
Operating cash flows for finance leases 120 136 137
Financing cash flows for finance leases 80 60 26
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:      
Operating lease ROU assets 4,975 19,150 6,198
Finance lease ROU assets 0 0 191
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reduced for terminated leases:      
Operating lease ROU assets 2,761 1,773 3,578
Operating lease liabilities 3,451 1,971 4,072
Continuing Operations | ASU 2016-02      
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained and liabilities incurred as a result of adoption of ASC 842:      
Operating lease ROU assets 0 0 154,838
Operating lease liabilities $ 0 $ 0 $ 168,932
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Operating Leases    
2022 $ 23,224  
2023 24,228  
2024 22,946  
2025 22,209  
2026 21,252  
Thereafter 160,469  
Total lease payments 274,328  
Less amount representing interest (100,677)  
Total operating lease liabilities 173,651 $ 183,831
Less current portion (10,381) (9,715)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities 163,270 174,116
Finance Leases    
2022 150  
2023 152  
2024 113  
2025 117  
2026 117  
Thereafter 244  
Total lease payments 893  
Less amount representing interest (392)  
Total finance lease liabilities 501 919
Less current portion (63) (66)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities $ 438 $ 853
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Operating Subleases (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
2022 $ 5,427
2023 6,239
2024 6,377
2025 6,528
2026 6,709
Thereafter 45,922
Total $ 77,202
v3.22.0.1
Long-term Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Term loan facility $ 0 $ 75,000
Revolving credit facility 0 0
Finance leases 501 919
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations 501 75,919
Less: current portion of long-term debt (63) (816)
Less: unamortized discount and debt issuance costs 0 (3,515)
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portion $ 438 71,588
Secured Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Term loan facility   $ 71,500
v3.22.0.1
New Senior Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Nov. 23, 2020
Nov. 30, 2017
Jan. 02, 2022
November 2020 Senior Credit Facility | Revolving Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Outstanding borrowings     $ 0
November 2020 Senior Credit Facility | Secured Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Senior credit facility, issuance date Nov. 23, 2020    
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 75,000    
Senior credit facility, maturity date Nov. 23, 2025    
Senior credit facility, potential incremental increase $ 37,500    
Debt Instrument Covenant Compliance Liquidity Threshold $ 20,000    
November 2020 Senior Credit Facility | LIBOR | Minimum | Secured Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate 1.00%    
November 2020 Senior Credit Facility | Alternative Base Rate | Minimum | Secured Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate 2.00%    
November 2017 Senior Credit Facility | Revolving Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Senior credit facility, issuance date   Nov. 30, 2017  
Senior credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 150,000  
Senior credit facility, maturity date   Nov. 30, 2022  
v3.22.0.1
Long-term Debt - Senior Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($)
Nov. 23, 2020
Jul. 10, 2020
Nov. 30, 2017
Jan. 02, 2022
Apr. 04, 2021
Jan. 03, 2021
Jun. 28, 2020
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Outstanding revolving credit borrowings       $ 0   $ 0  
Revolving Credit              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Remaining borrowing capacity       $ 10,000,000      
Revolving Credit | November 2017 Senior Credit Facility              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Senior credit facility, issuance date     Nov. 30, 2017        
Senior credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity     $ 150,000,000        
Senior credit facility, maturity date     Nov. 30, 2022        
Revolving Credit | November 2017 Senior Credit Facility | Maximum              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Senior credit facility, potential incremental increase     $ 50,000,000        
Commitment fee margin     0.35%        
Revolving Credit | November 2017 Senior Credit Facility | Maximum | Alternative Base Rate              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Applicable margin     1.50%        
Revolving Credit | November 2017 Senior Credit Facility | Maximum | LIBOR              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Applicable margin     2.50%        
Revolving Credit | November 2017 Senior Credit Facility | Minimum              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Commitment fee margin     0.25%        
Revolving Credit | November 2017 Senior Credit Facility | Minimum | Alternative Base Rate              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Applicable margin     0.75%        
Revolving Credit | November 2017 Senior Credit Facility | Minimum | LIBOR              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Applicable margin     1.75%        
Revolving Credit | November 2020 Senior Credit Facility              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Commitment fee margin 0.50%            
Cross default provision, minimum debt principal amount $ 5,000,000            
Revolving Credit | November 2020 Senior Credit Facility | Maximum              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Senior credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity $ 10,000,000            
Revolving Credit | July 2020 Senior Credit Facility [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Senior credit facility, issuance date   Jul. 10, 2020          
Senior credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity             $ 150,000,000
Senior credit facility, maturity date Nov. 23, 2020 Nov. 30, 2022          
Commitment fee margin   0.50%          
Line Of Credit Facility Decrease In Maximum Borrowing Capacity   $ 30,000,000          
Revolving Credit | July 2020 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Forecast              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Senior credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity         $ 95,000,000    
Revolving Credit | July 2020 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Alternative Base Rate              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Applicable margin   4.00%          
Revolving Credit | July 2020 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Applicable margin   5.00%          
Revolving Credit | July 2020 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum | Alternative Base Rate              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate   2.00%          
Revolving Credit | July 2020 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum | LIBOR              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate   1.00%          
Letters of Credit | November 2017 Senior Credit Facility              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Senior credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity     $ 15,000,000        
Secured Debt | November 2020 Senior Credit Facility              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Senior credit facility, issuance date Nov. 23, 2020            
Senior credit facility, maturity date Nov. 23, 2025            
Senior credit facility, potential incremental increase $ 37,500,000            
Secured Debt | November 2020 Senior Credit Facility | Alternative Base Rate              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Applicable margin 6.75%            
Secured Debt | November 2020 Senior Credit Facility | LIBOR              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Applicable margin 7.75%            
Secured Debt | November 2020 Senior Credit Facility | Minimum | Alternative Base Rate              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate 2.00%            
Secured Debt | November 2020 Senior Credit Facility | Minimum | LIBOR              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate 1.00%            
v3.22.0.1
Long-term Debt - Other Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Loss on extinguishment of debt $ 5,307 $ 1,241 $ 0
Interest expense included in discontinued operations 4,678 4,464 3,547
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Loss On Extinguishment Of Debt 5,300 1,200  
Revolving Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest expense     $ 3,700
Secured Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest expense $ 4,900 $ 4,700  
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Income Tax Provision (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Current:      
Federal $ 1,365 $ (8,092) $ (1,581)
Foreign 362 278 336
State (42) 137 19
Current 1,685 (7,677) (1,226)
Deferred:      
Federal (318) 2,259 2,617
State (2,275) (582) 767
Valuation allowance 1,991 (1,044) 9,672
Deferred (602) 633 13,056
Provision for income taxes $ 1,083 $ (7,044) $ 11,830
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Deferred income tax assets:    
Accrued vacation benefits $ 544 $ 471
Incentive compensation 1,206 1,266
Other accruals 2,115 2,124
Capital loss carryfoward 9,023 0
Operating lease liabilities 43,825 46,462
Occupancy costs 31 41
Tax credit carryforwards 1,204 1,105
Federal net operating loss 872 0
Other 1,430 2,024
Gross deferred income tax assets 60,250 53,493
Deferred income tax liabilities:    
Right-of-use operating lease assets (38,418) (41,038)
Property and equipment depreciation (167) (3,115)
Amortization of other intangibles, net (52) (52)
Cloud-based software deferred costs (1,127) (1,159)
Other (287) (237)
Gross deferred income tax liabilities (40,051) (45,601)
Less: Valuation allowance (20,428) (10,161)
Net deferred tax liabilities $ (229) $ (2,269)
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Change in valuation allowance $ 1,991 $ (1,044) $ 9,672
Valuation allowance 20,428 $ 10,161  
Net operating loss carryforwards, employment tax credits 800    
Reduced value of employment tax credits if unutilized after various times beginning 2038 200    
Deferred tax benefit related to state net operating loss carryforwards 500    
Deferred tax benefits related to federal net operating loss carryforwards with no expiration date $ 4,200    
Effective income tax rate (15.50%) 67.50% 120.30%
Incremental benefit from change in enacted tax rate   $ (3,800)  
Valuation allowance on deferred income tax assets $ 10,300    
Reduction in Taxes      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Change in valuation allowance   (700)  
Deferred income tax valuation allowance      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Change in valuation allowance 700 300  
Continuing Operations      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Change in valuation allowance 1,200    
Discontinued Operations      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Change in valuation allowance 9,000    
Federal      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Change in valuation allowance   6,200  
Operating Loss Carryforwards 37,300    
Incremental benefit from change in enacted tax rate 0 (3,846) $ (716)
State      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Change in valuation allowance   3,100  
Operating Loss Carryforwards 39,700    
Incremental benefit from change in enacted tax rate $ (1,092) $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]      
Statutory federal income tax provision (benefit) $ (1,471) $ (2,190) $ 2,065
State income taxes, net of federal benefit (617) (351) 621
Change in valuation allowance 1,991 (1,044) 9,672
Change in income tax rate and tax methods   (3,800)  
Net share-based compensation-tax benefit deficiencies 70 276 201
Unrecognized tax benefits 731 0 0
Loss on transfer of assets 1,012 0 0
Non-deductible expenses 113 122 124
Foreign taxes 362 278 336
Employment tax credits 63 (158) (176)
Foreign tax credits/deductions (338) (241) (71)
Other 259 110 (226)
Provision for income taxes 1,083 (7,044) 11,830
Federal      
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]      
Change in valuation allowance   6,200  
Change in income tax rate and tax methods 0 (3,846) (716)
State      
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]      
Change in valuation allowance   3,100  
Change in income tax rate and tax methods $ (1,092) $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Balance, beginning of period $ 0  
Increases related to tax positions taken during the current year 0  
Increases related to tax positions taken during the prior year 1,958,000  
Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities 0  
Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitations 0  
Unrecognized Tax Benefits 1,958,000 $ 0
Unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce effective tax rate 1,700,000  
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions 100,000 0
Accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions $ 100,000 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Purchase of Treasury Stock (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Feb. 26, 2018
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]        
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased 3,000,000      
Treasury stock purchases (in shares) 854,297 500,000    
Treasury stock purchases $ 9,356 $ 3,728 $ 14,282  
Share Repurchase Program 2018        
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]        
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased       1,500,000
Share Repurchase Program 2019        
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]        
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased     1,500,000  
v3.22.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Stock-Based Compensation (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Apr. 28, 2021
shares
Jan. 02, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Jan. 03, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 29, 2019
USD ($)
tranche
$ / shares
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Aggregate number of shares of stock authorized for distribution   1,744,039    
Number of shares available for future grants   1,757,976    
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense | $   $ 5.8    
Fair value of the shares vested and released | $   5.4 $ 1.2 $ 1.8
Discontinued Operations        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation | $   1.9 0.7 0.5
Continuing Operations        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation | $   $ 4.2 $ 2.8 $ 2.4
Maximum        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Aggregate number of shares of stock authorized for distribution 2,000,000      
Nonvested Restricted Shares        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Aggregate number of shares granted in period   191,872    
Weighted average grant date fair value, grants in period (usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 16.83    
Remaining weighted average vesting period   1 year 7 months 6 days    
Nonvested Restricted Shares | Employee        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Aggregate number of shares granted in period   153,998 422,446 243,948
Vesting period   4 years 4 years 4 years
Weighted average grant date fair value, grants in period (usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 17.43 $ 9.33 $ 13.06
Nonvested Restricted Shares | Consultant        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Vesting period    
Nonvested Restricted Shares | Director        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Aggregate number of shares granted in period 37,874 37,874 79,260 43,054
Weighted average grant date fair value, grants in period (usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 14.39 $ 8.16 $ 12.66
Nonvested Restricted Shares | Director | Vesting 1        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Vesting period     1 year 1 year
Nonvested Restricted Shares | Director | Vesting 2        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Vesting period   1 year 5 years 5 years
Nonvested Restricted Shares | Executive Officer        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Aggregate number of shares granted in period     366,445  
Restricted Stock Units        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Aggregate number of shares granted in period   64,089    
Vesting period   3 years    
Weighted average grant date fair value, grants in period (usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 17.43    
Remaining weighted average vesting period   2 years 2 months 12 days    
Restricted Stock Units | Discontinued Operations        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Aggregate number of shares granted in period   4,619    
Restricted Stock Units | Minimum        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Shares to be issued at end of performance period   0    
Restricted Stock Units | Maximum        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Shares to be issued at end of performance period   128,178    
Restricted Stock Units | Employee        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Vesting period       0 years
Market Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Chief Executive Officer        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Vesting period       4 years
Market Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Executive Officer        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Aggregate number of shares granted in period       15,348
Vesting period   0 years   3 years
Weighted average grant date fair value, grants in period (usd per share) | $ / shares       $ 1.76
Number of tranches | tranche       2
Market Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Executive Officer | Minimum        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Shares to be issued at end of performance period       0
Market Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Executive Officer | Maximum        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Shares to be issued at end of performance period       15,348
v3.22.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Nonvested Shares and Restricted Stock Units Activity Table (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
$ / shares
shares
Non-Vested Shares  
Non-Vested Shares and Restricted Stock Units  
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 991,676
Granted (in shares) | shares 191,872
Vested/Released (in shares) | shares (388,120)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (26,410)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares 769,018
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Outstanding at beginning of period (usd per share) | $ / shares $ 10.26
Granted (usd per share) | $ / shares 16.83
Vested/Released (usd per share) | $ / shares 11.48
Forfeited (usd per share) | $ / shares 12.92
Outstanding at end of period (usd per share) | $ / shares $ 11.19
Restricted Stock Units  
Non-Vested Shares and Restricted Stock Units  
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 150,585
Granted (in shares) | shares 64,089
Vested/Released (in shares) | shares (2,030)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (148,469)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares 64,175
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Outstanding at beginning of period (usd per share) | $ / shares $ 9.49
Granted (usd per share) | $ / shares 17.43
Vested/Released (usd per share) | $ / shares 20.75
Forfeited (usd per share) | $ / shares 9.32
Outstanding at end of period (usd per share) | $ / shares $ 17.45
v3.22.0.1
Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Units Subject to Market Conditions (Details) - Market Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - Executive Officer
12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2019
$ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Grant date stock price (usd per share) $ 14.66
Fair value at grant date (usd per share) $ 1.76
Risk free interest rate 2.53%
Expected term (in years) 2 years
Dividend yield 0.00%
Expected volatility 43.18%
v3.22.0.1
Business Segment Information - Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Details)
$ in Thousands
7 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 16, 2021
restaurant
Jan. 02, 2022
USD ($)
Jan. 03, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 29, 2019
USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]        
Number of operating segments | restaurant 2      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation and amortization   $ 20,600 $ 22,000 $ 22,200
Capital expenditures   19,528 18,369 41,247
Identifiable assets   367,113 568,743  
Impairment and other lease charges   1,670 9,139 13,101
Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   357,277 315,358 363,473
Cost of sales   108,593 100,080 115,119
Restaurant wages and related expenses   91,669 74,328 84,909
Restaurant rent expense   23,592 22,773 22,050
Other restaurant operating expenses   57,430 47,823 50,274
Advertising expense   11,508 8,379 12,353
General and administrative expense   45,524 39,848 41,905
Adjusted EBITDA   25,016 25,991 39,971
Depreciation and amortization   20,574 22,009 22,186
Capital expenditures   13,026 10,483 23,122
Identifiable assets   367,113 400,242  
Stock-based compensation   4,200 2,800 2,400
Impairment and other lease charges   1,538 8,023 15
Restaurant Wages And Related Expenses | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation   53 73 70
General and Administrative Expense | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation   4,163 2,681 2,320
Restaurant Sales | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   355,492 314,112 361,693
Franchise Revenue | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   1,785 1,246 1,780
Operating Segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Impairment and other lease charges   1,538 8,023 15
Operating Segments | Pollo Tropical | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Cost of sales   108,593 100,080 115,119
Restaurant wages and related expenses   91,669 74,328 84,909
Restaurant rent expense   23,592 22,773 22,050
Other restaurant operating expenses   57,125 47,354 49,768
Advertising expense   11,508 8,384 12,358
General and administrative expense   33,157 28,622 31,023
Adjusted EBITDA   36,802 36,517 50,560
Depreciation and amortization   19,962 21,112 21,476
Capital expenditures   12,424 9,163 21,921
Identifiable assets   310,972 311,905  
Impairment and other lease charges   1,570 8,023 15
Operating Segments | Pollo Tropical | Restaurant Wages And Related Expenses | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation   53 73 70
Operating Segments | Pollo Tropical | General and Administrative Expense | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation   2,540 1,652 1,590
Operating Segments | Pollo Tropical | Restaurant Sales | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   355,492 314,112 361,693
Operating Segments | Pollo Tropical | Franchise Revenue | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   1,785 1,246 1,780
Other | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Cost of sales   0 0 0
Restaurant wages and related expenses   0 0 0
Restaurant rent expense   0 0 0
Other restaurant operating expenses   305 469 506
Advertising expense   0 (5) (5)
General and administrative expense   12,367 11,226 10,882
Adjusted EBITDA   (11,786) (10,526) (10,589)
Depreciation and amortization   612 897 710
Capital expenditures   602 1,320 1,201
Identifiable assets   56,141 88,337  
Impairment and other lease charges   (32) 0 0
Other | Restaurant Wages And Related Expenses | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation   0 0 0
Other | General and Administrative Expense | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation   1,623 1,029 730
Other | Restaurant Sales | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   0 0 0
Other | Franchise Revenue | Continuing Operations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Business Segment Information - Reconciliation of Consolidated Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net income (loss) $ 10,370 $ (10,211) $ (84,386)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax (18,455) 6,825 82,391
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 1,083 (7,044) 11,830
Income (loss) before income taxes (7,002) (10,430) 9,835
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Depreciation and amortization 20,600 22,000 22,200
Impairment and other lease charges 1,670 9,139 13,101
Goodwill impairment 0 0 67,909
Loss on extinguishment of debt 5,307 1,241 0
Continuing Operations      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net income (loss) 10,370 (10,211) (84,386)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax (18,455) (6,825) (82,391)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 1,083 (7,044) 11,830
Income (loss) before income taxes (7,002) (10,430) 9,835
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Depreciation and amortization 20,574 22,009 22,186
Impairment and other lease charges 1,538 8,023 15
Interest expense 374 292 325
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income 2,999 4,331 3,260
Other expense (income), net 478 (2,098) 862
Stock-based compensation expense 4,200 2,800 2,400
Total non-general and administrative adjustments 26,016 32,630 26,718
General and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 4,200 2,800 2,400
Restructuring costs and retention bonuses 18 686 891
Digital and brand repositioning costs 1,821 424 207
Transaction costs 0    
Total general and administrative adjustments 6,002 3,791 3,418
Adjusted EBITDA 25,016 25,991 39,971
Restaurant Wages And Related Expenses | Continuing Operations      
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 53 73 70
General and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 53 73 70
General and Administrative Expense | Continuing Operations      
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 4,163 2,681 2,320
General and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 4,163 2,681 2,320
Pollo Tropical      
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Goodwill impairment 0 0 0
Operating Segments      
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Impairment and other lease charges 1,538 8,023 15
Operating Segments | Pollo Tropical | Continuing Operations      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Income (loss) before income taxes 5,261 2,557 20,300
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Depreciation and amortization 19,962 21,112 21,476
Impairment and other lease charges 1,570 8,023 15
Interest expense 2,532 2,405 1,953
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income 1,946 2,093 3,260
Other expense (income), net 362 (2,373) 862
Total non-general and administrative adjustments 26,425 31,333 27,636
General and administrative adjustments:      
Restructuring costs and retention bonuses 78 551 827
Digital and brand repositioning costs 1,821 424 207
Transaction costs 677    
Total general and administrative adjustments 5,116 2,627 2,624
Adjusted EBITDA 36,802 36,517 50,560
Operating Segments | Pollo Tropical | Restaurant Wages And Related Expenses | Continuing Operations      
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 53 73 70
General and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 53 73 70
Operating Segments | Pollo Tropical | General and Administrative Expense | Continuing Operations      
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 2,540 1,652 1,590
General and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 2,540 1,652 1,590
Other | Continuing Operations      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Income (loss) before income taxes (12,263) (12,987) (10,465)
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Depreciation and amortization 612 897 710
Impairment and other lease charges (32) 0 0
Interest expense (2,158) (2,113) (1,628)
Closed restaurant rent expense, net of sublease income 1,053 2,238 0
Other expense (income), net 116 275 0
Total non-general and administrative adjustments (409) 1,297 (918)
General and administrative adjustments:      
Restructuring costs and retention bonuses (60) 135 64
Digital and brand repositioning costs 0 0 0
Transaction costs (677)    
Total general and administrative adjustments 886 1,164 794
Adjusted EBITDA (11,786) (10,526) (10,589)
Other | Restaurant Wages And Related Expenses | Continuing Operations      
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 0 0 0
General and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 0 0 0
Other | General and Administrative Expense | Continuing Operations      
Non-general and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense 1,623 1,029 730
General and administrative adjustments:      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 1,623 $ 1,029 $ 730
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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Narrative (Details)
Jan. 02, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Nonvested restricted shares right to receive dividends, per share ratio to common shares 1
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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Basic and diluted EPS:      
Net income (loss) $ 10,370 $ (10,211) $ (84,386)
Less: income allocated to participating securities 345 0 0
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 10,025 $ (10,211) $ (84,386)
Weighted average common shares—basic 25,356,339 25,341,415 26,500,356
Restricted stock units (in shares) 0 0 0
Weighted average common shares—diluted 25,356,339 25,341,415 26,500,356
Earnings (loss) per common share—basic (usd per share) $ 0.40 $ (0.40) $ (3.18)
Earnings (loss) per common share—diluted (usd per share) $ 0.40 $ (0.40) $ (3.18)
Loss from continuing operations $ (8,085) $ (3,386) $ (1,995)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ 18,455 $ (6,825) $ (82,391)
Continuing operations – basic $ (0.31) $ (0.13) $ (0.07)
Discontinued operations – basic 0.71 (0.27) (3.11)
Continuing operations – diluted (0.31) (0.13) (0.07)
Discontinued operations – diluted $ 0.71 $ (0.27) $ (3.11)
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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Fees paid to related party $ 2,000,000 $ 1,700,000
Amounts due to related party $ 0 0
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Ownership percentage 20.00%  
Maximum    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Reimbursement to related party of ancillary costs   $ 100,000
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Dec. 30, 2018
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]        
Cash $ 36,797 $ 49,778 $ 13,089  
Restricted cash 3,837 3,584 0  
Cash and restricted cash, end of year 40,634 53,362 13,089 $ 4,940
Continuing Operations        
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]        
Interest paid on long-term debt 220 309 197  
Income tax payments (refunds), net (6,180) (2,073) (15,557)  
Accruals for capital expenditures $ 2,860 $ 325 $ 2,587  
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Commitments and Contingencies - Lease Assignments (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 02, 2022
USD ($)
restaurant
lease
Pollo Tropical  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Number of subleases | lease 2
Pollo Tropical | Payment Guarantee  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Lease assignment maximum exposure $ 4.7
Corporate Segment | Payment Guarantee  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Lease assignment maximum exposure $ 8.9
Number of restaurants | restaurant 12
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Retirement Plans (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
USD ($)
hour
Jan. 03, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 29, 2019
USD ($)
Maximum      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Vesting period for employer match 5 years   5 years
Minimum      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Vesting period for employer match 1 year   1 year
Required hours of service | hour 1,000    
401K | Retirement Plan      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Maximum employer contribution, percentage of eligible employee compensation 3.00%   3.00%
Maximum annual contribution per employee, percent 50.00%    
Retirement Plan employer matching expense $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.3
Interest rate that can be earned by deferred amounts 8.00%    
Deferred compensation, current and non-current $ 0.3 $ 0.5  
401K | Retirement Plan | Maximum      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Employer matching contribution, percent of match 50.00%   50.00%
Employer matching contribution, percentage of employee compensation 6.00%   6.00%
401K | Retirement Plan | First Tranche [Member] | Maximum      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Employer matching contribution, percent of match 100.00%    
Employer matching contribution, percentage of employee compensation 3.00%    
401K | Retirement Plan | Second Tranche [Member] | Maximum      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Employer matching contribution, percent of match 50.00%    
Employer matching contribution, percentage of employee compensation 2.00%    
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SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - Deferred income tax valuation allowance - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Jan. 03, 2021
Dec. 29, 2019
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at beginning of period $ 10,161 $ 9,902 $ 678
Charged to costs and expenses 10,267 259 9,224
Charged to other accounts 0 0 0
Deduction 0 0 0
Balance at end of period $ 20,428 $ 10,161 $ 9,902