UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 
__________________________
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 11,December 16, 2020
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period From to  
Commission file number: 001-08308 
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Luby's, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware74-1335253
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
13111 Northwest Freeway, Suite 60077040
Houston,Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
 
(713) 329-6800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange at which registered
Common Stock ($0.32 par value per share)LUBNew York Stock Exchange
Common Stock Purchase RightsN/ANew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No   ☐
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x   No  ☐
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act: 
Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerxSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  x
As of MayJanuary 27, 2020,2021, there were 30,498,404 30,741,982 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding. 
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Explanatory Note

As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Luby’s, Inc. on April 20, 2020, Luby’s, Inc. delayed the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in reliance on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s order under Section 36 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and certain rules thereunder (Release No. 34-88465) due to the outbreak of, and local, state and federal governmental responses to, the novel coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19 pandemic”). Luby’s, Inc.’s operations have experienced disruptions due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic including, but not limited to, suggested and mandated social distancing and stay home orders, a significant number of temporary store closings, and limited service in other stores. These mandates and orders and the resulting office closures and staff reductions have severely limited access to Luby’s Inc.’s facilities by its financial reporting and accounting staff and impacted its ability to fulfill required preparation and review processes and procedures. In light of the impact of the factors described above, Luby’s, Inc. was unable to compile and review certain information required in order to permit Luby’s, Inc. to timely file this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q without unreasonable effort or expense.

Luby’s, Inc.
Form 10-Q
Quarter ended March 11, 2020
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Additional Information
 
We file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. The SEC maintains an Internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains the reports, proxy and information statements, and other information that we file electronically. Our website address is http://www.lubysinc.com. Please note that our website address is provided as an inactive textual reference only. We make available free of charge through our website our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. The information provided on our website is not part of this report, and is therefore not incorporated by reference unless such information is specifically referenced elsewhere in this report. 
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Luby’s, Inc.
Form 10-Q
Quarter ended December 16, 2020
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Part I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Balance SheetsStatement of Net Assets in Liquidation
(Liquidation Basis)
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)thousands)

 March 11,
2020
August 28,
2019
  (Unaudited) 
ASSETS  
Current Assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$7,080  $3,640  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents8,704  9,116  
Trade accounts and other receivables, net8,413  8,852  
Food and supply inventories2,392  3,432  
Prepaid expenses1,970  2,355  
Total current assets28,559  27,395  
Property held for sale13,770  16,488  
Assets related to discontinued operations1,813  1,813  
Property and equipment, net117,430  121,743  
Intangible assets, net16,025  16,781  
Goodwill514  514  
Operating lease right-of-use assets24,296  —  
Other assets890  1,266  
Total assets$203,297  $186,000  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current Liabilities:  
Accounts payable$7,945  $8,465  
Liabilities related to discontinued operations 14  
Current portion of credit facility debt2,567  —  
Operating lease liabilities-current5,916  —  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities24,015  24,475  
Total current liabilities40,448  32,954  
Credit facility debt, less current portion48,268  45,439  
Operating lease liabilities-noncurrent23,047  —  
Other liabilities922  6,577  
Total liabilities$112,685  $84,970  
Commitments and Contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Common stock, 0.32 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued were 30,751,629 and 30,478,972; and shares outstanding were 30,251,629 and 29,978,972 at March 11, 2020 and August 28, 2019, respectively$9,841  $9,753  
Paid-in capital35,478  34,870  
Retained earnings50,068  61,182  
Less cost of treasury stock, 500,000 shares(4,775) (4,775) 
Total shareholders’ equity$90,612  $101,030  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$203,297  $186,000  
December 16, 2020
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$14,307 
Accounts receivable6,017 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents6,654 
Properties and business units for sale208,623 
   Total Assets$235,601 
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$4,730 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities20,823 
Credit facility debt46,583 
PPP Loan10,000 
Operating lease liabilities18,563 
Liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation16,775 
Other liabilities822 
   Total Liabilities$118,296 
Commitments and Contingencies0
Net assets in liquidation (Note 3)$117,305 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks)
SALES:  
Restaurant sales$60,391  $65,369  $143,949  $156,468  
Culinary contract services6,998  7,543  16,772  17,039  
Franchise revenue1,158  1,421  2,865  3,644  
Vending revenue14  90  124  190  
TOTAL SALES68,561  74,423  163,710  177,341  
COSTS AND EXPENSES:  
Cost of food17,399  18,145  41,341  43,226  
Payroll and related costs23,782  24,730  55,915  59,244  
Other operating expenses10,065  11,412  24,860  27,914  
Occupancy costs3,783  4,166  8,773  10,041  
Opening costs 11  14  44  
Cost of culinary contract services6,400  6,717  15,348  15,532  
Cost of franchise operations409  247  974  519  
Depreciation and amortization2,677  3,222  6,440  8,126  
Selling, general and administrative expenses6,816  7,753  16,974  17,763  
Other Charges1,509  1,263  2,748  2,477  
Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings661  1,195  1,770  2,422  
Net gain on disposition of property and equipment(2,527) (12,651) (2,498) (12,501) 
Total costs and expenses70,976  66,210  172,659  174,807  
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS(2,415) 8,213  (8,949) 2,534  
Interest income 19  28  19  
Interest expense(1,473) (1,554) (3,435) (3,269) 
Other income, net148  55  388  86  
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations(3,735) 6,733  (11,968) (630) 
Provision for income taxes62  93  156  213  
Income (loss) from continuing operations(3,797) 6,640  (12,124) (843) 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(6) (8) (17) (13) 
NET INCOME (LOSS)(3,803) 6,632  (12,141) (856) 
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations:
Basic$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Assuming dilution$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic$0.00  $0.00  $0.00  $0.00  
Assuming dilution$0.00  $0.00  $0.00  $0.00  
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Assuming dilution$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic30,215  29,769  30,123  29,671  
Assuming dilution30,215  29,799  30,123  29,671  
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation
(Liquidation Basis)
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Common Stock  Total
IssuedTreasuryPaid-InRetainedShareholders’
SharesAmountSharesAmountCapitalEarningsEquity
Balance at August 29, 201830,003  $9,602  (500) $(4,775) $33,872  $73,929  $112,628  
Cumulative effect of accounting changes from the adoption of ASC Topic 606—  —  —  —  —  2,479  2,479  
Net loss—  —  —  —  —  (7,489) (7,489) 
Share-based compensation expense42  13  —  —  426  —  439  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans81  26  —  —  (26) —  —  
Common stock issued under nonemployee benefit plans38  12  —  —  (12) —  —  
Balance at December 19, 201830,164  $9,653  (500) $(4,775) $34,260  $68,919  $108,057  
Net income—  —  —  —  —  6,632  6,632  
Share-based compensation expense98  31  —  —  363  —  394  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans12   —  —  (4) —  —  
Common stock issued under nonemployee benefit plans15   —  —  (5) —  —  
Balance at March 13, 201930,289  $9,693  (500) $(4,775) $34,614  $75,551  $115,083  


 Common Stock  Total
 IssuedTreasuryPaid-InRetainedShareholders’
 SharesAmountSharesAmountCapitalEarningsEquity
Balance at August 28, 201930,478  $9,753  (500) $(4,775) $34,870  $61,182  $101,030  
Net loss—  —  —  —  —  (8,338) (8,338) 
Cumulative effect of accounting changes from the adoption of ASC Topic 842—  —  —  —  —  1,027  1,027  
Share-based compensation expense58  19  —  —  347  —  366  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans45  15  —  —  (51) —  (36) 
Common stock issued under nonemployee benefit plans64  20—  —  (20) —  —  
Balance at December 18, 201930,645  $9,807  (500) $(4,775) $35,146  $53,871  $94,049  
Net loss—  —  —  —  —  $(3,803) $(3,803) 
Share-based compensation expense101  32  —  —  334  —  366  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans  —  —  (2) —  —  
Balance at March 11, 202030,752  $9,841  (500) $(4,775) $35,478  $50,068  $90,612  
Period from November 19, 2020 through December 16, 2020
Net assets in liquidation, November 19, 2020$117,341 
Changes in net assets in liquidation
   Remeasurement of assets and liabilities(36)
Changes in net assets in liquidation(36)
Net assets in liquidation, December 16, 2020$117,305 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)Balance Sheet
(Going Concern Basis)
(In thousands)thousands, except share data)
 
 Two Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
Net loss$(12,141) $(856) 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:  
Provision for asset impairments and net (gains) losses on property sales(727) (10,079) 
Depreciation and amortization6,440  8,126  
Amortization of debt issuance cost577  811  
Share-based compensation expense732  823  
Cash used in operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities(5,119) (1,175) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and other receivables509  (414) 
Increase in food and supply inventories(94) (45) 
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets197  1,115  
Decrease in operating lease assets2,407  —  
Decrease in operating lease liabilities(3,541) —  
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities(263) (7,110) 
Net cash used in operating activities(5,904) (7,629) 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Proceeds from disposal of assets and property held for sale5,453  20,444  
Purchases of property and equipment(1,490) (1,781) 
Net cash provided by investing activities3,963  18,663  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
Revolver borrowings3,300  34,500  
Revolver repayments—  (54,500) 
Proceeds from term loan2,500  58,400  
Term loan repayments(831) (35,169) 
Debt issuance costs—  (3,236) 
Taxes paid on equity withheld—  (12) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities4,969  (17) 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash3,028  11,017  
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period12,756  3,722  
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$15,784  $14,739  
Cash paid for:  
Income taxes, net of (refunds)$ $51  
Interest2,647  1,951  
August 26,
2020
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$15,069 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents6,756 
Trade accounts and other receivables, net6,092 
Food and supply inventories1,653 
Prepaid expenses1,577 
Total current assets31,147 
Property held for sale11,249 
Assets related to discontinued operations1,715 
Property and equipment, net100,599 
Intangible assets, net15,343 
Goodwill195 
Operating lease right-of-use assets16,756 
Other assets399 
Total assets$177,403 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable$6,770 
Liabilities related to discontinued operations17 
Operating lease liabilities-current3,903 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities19,569 
Total current liabilities30,259 
Long-term debt, less current portion54,118 
Operating lease liabilities-noncurrent17,797 
Other liabilities1,630 
Total liabilities$103,804 
Commitments and Contingencies0
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $0.32 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 31,125,470 shares issued and 30,625,470 shares outstanding at August 26, 2020.$9,960 
Paid-in capital35,655 
Retained earnings32,759 
Less cost of treasury stock, 500,000 shares(4,775)
Total shareholders’ equity$73,599 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$177,403 
  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(Going Concern Basis)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 Period Ended November 18, 2020Quarter Ended December 18, 2019
 (12 weeks)(16 weeks)
SALES:  
Restaurant sales$36,485 $83,558 
Culinary contract services4,918 9,774 
Franchise revenue530 1,707 
Vending revenue14 110 
TOTAL SALES41,947 95,149 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:  
Cost of food9,348 23,942 
Payroll and related costs12,964 32,134 
Other operating expenses7,154 14,794 
Occupancy costs2,634 4,990 
Opening costs12 
Cost of culinary contract services4,467 8,948 
Cost of franchise operations294 565 
Depreciation and amortization2,142 3,762 
Selling, general and administrative expenses4,267 10,158 
Other charges416 1,238 
Net provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings(85)1,110 
Net loss on disposition of property and equipment117 30 
Total costs and expenses43,718 101,683 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(1,771)(6,534)
Interest income23 
Interest expense(1,212)(1,962)
Other income, net30 240 
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations(2,945)(8,233)
Provision for income taxes58 94 
Loss from continuing operations(3,003)(8,327)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(16)(11)
NET LOSS(3,019)(8,338)
Loss per share from continuing operations:
Basic and diluted$(0.10)$(0.28)
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic and diluted$0.00 $0.00 
Loss per share:
Basic and diluted$(0.10)$(0.28)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted30,662 30,054 

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited)
(Going Concern Basis)
(In thousands)
Common Stock  Total
IssuedTreasuryPaid-InRetainedShareholders’
SharesAmountSharesAmountCapitalEarningsEquity
Balance at August 26, 202031,124 $9,960 500 $(4,775)$35,655 $32,759 $73,599 
Net loss— — — — — (3,019)(3,019)
Share-based compensation expense51 16 — — 167 — 183 
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans— — (1)— 
Balance at November 18, 202031,179 $9,977 500 $(4,775)$35,821 $29,740 $70,763 

 Common Stock  Total
 IssuedTreasuryPaid-InRetainedShareholders’
 SharesAmountSharesAmountCapitalEarningsEquity
Balance at August 28, 201930,478 $9,753 (500)$(4,775)$34,870 $61,182 $101,030 
Net loss— — — — — (8,338)(8,338)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes from the adoption of ASC Topic 842
— — — — — 1,027 1,027 
Share-based compensation expense58 19 — — 347 — 366 
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans45 15 — — (51)— (36)
Common stock issued under nonemployee benefit plans64 20— — (20)— 
Balance at December 18, 201930,645 $9,807 (500)$(4,775)$35,146 $53,871 $94,049 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 
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Luby’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(Going Concern Basis)
(In thousands)
 Period Ended November 18, 2020Quarter Ended December 18, 2019
 (12 weeks)(16 weeks)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
Net loss$(3,019)$(8,338)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:  
Net provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings(85)1,110 
Net loss on disposition of property and equipment117 30 
Depreciation and amortization2,142 3,762 
Amortization of debt issuance cost223 339 
Share-based compensation expense183 366 
Cash used in operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities(439)(2,731)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and other receivables679 (1,549)
Decrease (increase) in food and supply inventories(950)369 
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets909 804 
Decrease in operating lease assets1,928 1,922 
Decrease in operating lease liabilities(3,154)(2,313)
Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities1,046 1,367 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities19 (2,131)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Proceeds from disposal of assets and property held for sale114 149 
Purchases of property and equipment(433)(694)
Net cash used in investing activities(319)(545)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
Revolver borrowings3,300 
Net cash provided by financing activities3,300 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(300)624 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period21,825 12,756 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$21,525 $13,380 
Cash paid for:  
Income taxes, net of (refunds)$$(17)
Interest$1,059 $1,302 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Luby’s, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Luby’s, Inc. (the “Company”, "we", "our", "us", or “Luby’s”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements that are prepared for our Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim periods ended March 11, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending August 26, 2020.
On June 3, 2020, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a course of action whereby we will immediately pursue the sale of our operating divisions and assets, including our real estate assets, or the sale of the Company in its entirety, and distribute the net proceeds to our stockholders after payment of debt and other obligations. During the sale process, certain of our restaurants will remain open to continue to serve our guests.

We have not established a definitive timeframe for completing this process which will most likely lead to the adoption by the Board of Directors of a formal plan of sale and proceeds distribution followed by an orderly wind down of any remaining operations. Such a plan of sale and proceeds distribution will require shareholder approval. There can be no assurance that such a plan of sale and proceeds distribution will be adopted by the Board of Directors or approved by the shareholders.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. See Note 3. Going Concern.

The consolidated balance sheet dated August 28, 2019, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”), has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. However, this Form 10-Q does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for audited, year-end financial statements. Therefore, these25, 2021. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 28, 2019.26, 2020.
Prior to Adoption of the Plan of Liquidation
The consolidated financial statements prior to November 19, 2020 were prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
Plan of Liquidation
On November 17, 2020 our shareholders approved the Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution (the “Plan of Liquidation“ or the “Plan”). The Plan provides for an orderly sale of our businesses, operations, and real estate, payment of our liabilities and other obligations, and an orderly wind down of any remaining operations and dissolution of the Company. We intend to attempt to convert all of our assets into cash, satisfy or resolve our remaining liabilities and obligations, including contingent liabilities, claims and costs associated with the liquidation of the Company, and then file a certificate of dissolution with the state of Delaware. The assets to be sold include our Luby's Cafeterias, Fuddruckers, and Culinary Contract Services ("CCS") operating divisions, as well as our real estate. We currently anticipate that our common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") upon the filing of the certificate of dissolution, which is not expected to occur until the earlier of the completion of all or substantially all of the asset sales or three years. The delisting of our common stock may occur sooner in accordance with the applicable rules of the NYSE.
Following the Adoption of the Plan of Liquidation
We have determined, as a result of the approval of the Plan by our shareholders, that liquidation is imminent, as defined in ASC 205-30 Financial Statement Presentation, Liquidation Basis of Accounting. Liquidation is considered imminent when the likelihood is remote that we will return from liquidation and either (a) the Plan is approved by the person or persons with the authority to make such a plan effective and the likelihood is remote that the execution of the Plan will be blocked by other parties, or (b) the Plan is being imposed by other forces (for example, involuntary bankruptcy).
Accordingly, we have changed our basis of accounting from the going concern basis to the liquidation basis effective November 19, 2020. Although shareholder approval of the Plan occurred on November 17, 2020, we are using the liquidation basis of accounting effective November 19, 2020 as a convenience date. Any activity between November 17, 2020 and November 19, 2020 would not be materially different under the liquidation basis of accounting.
The liquidation basis of accounting differs significantly from the going concern basis, as summarized below.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statements of operations, equity and cash flows are no longer presented.
The liquidation basis of accounting requires a statement of net assets in liquidation, a statement of changes in net assets in liquidation and all disclosures necessary to present relevant information about our expected resources in liquidation. The liquidation basis of accounting may only be applied prospectively from the day liquidation becomes imminent and the initial statement of changes in net assets in liquidation may present only changes in net assets that occurred during the period since that date.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, our assets are measured at their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the amount of their estimated cash proceeds or other consideration from liquidation, based on current contracts, estimates and other indications of sales value, and may include previously unrecognized assets that we may expect to either sell in the course of our liquidation or use in settling liabilities, such as trademarks or other intangibles. In developing these estimates, we utilized third party valuation experts, investment bankers, real estate brokers, the expertise of members of the Special Committee of our Board of Directors, and forecasts generated by our management. For estimated real estate values, we considered comparable sales transactions, our past experience selling real estate assets of the Company and, in certain
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instances, indicative offers, as well as capitalization rates observed for income-producing real estate. For estimated business unit valuations we considered estimated values of the economic components of possible transactions, the value of a buyer assuming certain liabilities in a purchase transaction, and, in certain instances, indicative offers, as well as the probabilities of certain outcomes. Estimates for the liquidation value of the business units, or subset of operating restaurants, were also tested for reasonableness through a multiple of historical and projected business cash flows. All estimates by nature involve a large degree of judgement and sensitivity to the underlying assumptions.
The liquidation basis of accounting requires us to accrue and present separately, without discounting, the estimated disposal and other costs, including any costs associated with the sale or settlement of our assets and liabilities and the estimated operating income or loss that we reasonably expect to incur, including providing for federal income taxes during the remaining expected duration of the liquidation period. In addition, deferred tax assets previously provided for under the going concern basis of accounting, which include net operating losses and other tax credits, may be realized partially or in full, subject to IRS limitations, to offset taxable income we expect to generate from the liquidation process.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we will recognize liabilities as they would have been recognized under the going concern basis as adjusted for the timing assumptions related to the liquidation process and they will not be reduced to expected settlement values prior to settlement.
These estimates will be periodically reviewed and adjusted as appropriate. There can be no assurance that these estimated values will be realized. Such amounts should not be taken as an indication of the timing or the amount of future distributions or our actual dissolution.
The valuation of our assets and liabilities, as described above, represents estimates, based on present facts and circumstances, of the net realizable value of the assets and costs associated with carrying out the Plan. The actual values and costs associated with carrying out the Plan may differ from amounts reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements because of the Plan's inherent uncertainty. These differences may be material. In particular, these estimates will vary with the length of time necessary to complete the Plan. It is currently anticipated that a majority of our assets will be sold by December 31, 2021, with a final liquidation by June 30, 2022; however, it is likely that the full realization of proceeds from these sales will extend beyond that date.
Net assets in liquidation represents the estimated liquidation value to holders of common shares upon liquidation. It is not possible to predict with certainty the timing or aggregate amount which may ultimately be distributed to our shareholders and no assurance can be given that the distributions will equal or exceed the estimate presented in these consolidated financial statements.
COVID-19
The novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) pandemic has had a significant impact on our level of operations, guest behavior, guest traffic, and the number of locations where we and our Fuddruckers franchisees operate. As a result, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, we modified our business operations within our restaurants and significantly reduced staffing at our corporate support office.
On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the remainder of calendar 2020, we cycled through periods initially when state government orders mandated a suspension of on-premise dining, followed by periods when our on-premise dining capacity was limited due to government order, a condition that continues through the date of this filing. Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic we operated 118 restaurants. As of December 16, 2020, we operated 83 restaurants (59 Luby’s cafeterias and 24 Fuddruckers restaurants). Additionally, our Fuddruckers franchisees operated 90 locations prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and operated 71 restaurants as of December 16, 2020.
While the vaccines for COVID-19, which were first made available in the United States ("U.S.") in December 2020, present an encouraging sign, we continue to see rising cases of COVID-19 infection throughout the U.S. As we execute on our Plan of Liquidation, we are still operating a number of restaurants as described above. Uncertainty remains regarding the rate of immunization in the public and timing of an economic recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic could continue to materially impact our cash flows and value of net assets in liquidation, while we execute on our Plan of Liquidation.
Accounting Periods
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Wednesday in August. Accordingly, each fiscal year normally consists of 13 four-week periods, or accounting periods, accounting for 364 days in the aggregate. However, every fifth or sixth year, we have a fiscal year that consists of 53 weeks, accounting for 371 days in the aggregate. The first fiscal quarter consists of four four-week periods, or 16 weeks, and the remaining three quarters typically include three four-week periods, or 12 weeks, in length. The fourth fiscal quarter includes 13 weeks in certain fiscal years to adjust for our standard 52 week, or 364 day, fiscal year compared to the 365 day calendar year.
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Reportable Segments
EachPrior to the shareholder approval of the Plan, each restaurant iswas considered an operating segment because operating results and cash flow can be determined for each restaurant. We aggregateaggregated our operating segments into reportable segments by restaurant brand due to the nature of the products and services, the production processes, the customers, the methods used to distribute the products and services, the similarity of store level profit margins and the nature of the regulatory environment are alike. The Company hashad 5 reportable segments: Luby’s cafeterias, Fuddruckers restaurants, Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant, Fuddruckers franchise operations, and Culinary Contract Services (“CCS”).

PriorCCS. Although we continue to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019operate our internal organizationrestaurant, franchise and reporting structure supported three reportable segments; Company-owned restaurants, Franchise operations and Culinary Contract Services. The Company-owned restaurants consisted of the three brands discussed above, which were aggregated into one reportable segment.  In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019CCS businesses, we re-evaluated and disaggregated the Company-owned restaurants into three reportable segments based on brand name.  As such,no longer make operating decisions or assess performance by segment, as of the fourth quarter 2019, our five reportable segments are Luby’s cafeterias, Fuddruckers restaurants, Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants, Fuddruckers franchise operations and Culinary Contract Services. Management believes this change better reflects the priorities and decision-making analysis around the allocation of our resources and better aligns to the economic characteristics within similar restaurant brands. We began reporting on the new structure in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 as reflected in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The segment data for the comparable periods of fiscal 2019 has been recast to conform to the current period presentation. Recasting this historical information did not have an impact on the consolidated financial performance of Luby’s Inc. for any of the periods presented.
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Other Charges

Other charges includes those expenses that we consider related to our restructuring efforts or are not part of our recurring operations. These expenses were included in our Selling, general, and administrative cost expense line in previously reported quarters of fiscal 2019. See Note 8 to these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
On August 29, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020, (the "Effective Date") we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), along with related clarifications and improvements (“ASC 842”). ASC 842 requires lessees to recognize, on their consolidated balance sheet, a liability for lease obligations, which represents the discounted obligation to make future lease payments, and a corresponding right-of-use asset. The guidance requires lessors to classify leases as sales-type, direct financing or operating. The pronouncement also requires disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements that is intended to give financial statement users the ability to assess the amount, timing, and potential uncertainty of cash flows related to leases. We have implemented a new lease tracking and accounting system in connection with the adoption of ASC 842.

We elected the optional transition method to apply ASC 842 as of the effective date and therefore, we have not applied the standard to the comparative periods presented on our consolidated financial statements. We also elected the package of practical expedients that allowed us not to reassess previous accounting conclusions regarding lease identification, initial direct costs and classification for existing or expired leases as of the effective date. We did not elect the practical expedient that would have permitted us to use hindsight when determining the lease term, including option periods, and impairment of operating lease assets.

We have made an accounting policy election to account for lease components and non-lease components as a single lease component for all underlying classes of assets where (1) the lease component is predominant, (2) the lease component, if accounted for separately, would be classified as an operating lease and (3) the timing and pattern of the lease component and non-lease component are the same. We have also elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all of our leases that allows us to not recognize right-of-use assets and related liabilitiesbusinesses are now considered held for leases with an initial term of 12 months or lesssale. Accordingly, effective November 19, 2020, we have only 1 reporting and that do not include an option to purchase the underlying asset that we are reasonably certain to exercise. Our transition to ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle.

Upon adoption of ASC 842, we recorded operating lease liabilities of approximately $32.5 million based on the present value of the remaining lease payments using discount rates as of the effective date. The current portion of the operating lease liabilities recorded was approximately $8.1 million. In addition, we recorded operating lease right-of-use assets of approximately $27.2 million , calculated as the initial amount of the operating lease liability, adjusted for amounts reclassified from other lease related asset and liability accounts (such as prepaid rent, favorable and unfavorable lease intangibles and straight-line rent timing differences), in accordance with the new guidance, and impairment of certain right-of-use assets recognized as a charge to retained earnings as of the effective date.

On the effective date, we recorded the $1.0 million net cumulative effect of the adoption as an increase to retained earnings. Included in the net cumulative effect was an adjustment of approximately $2.0 million to clear the unamortized balance for deferred gains from sale / leaseback transactions. For most future sale / leaseback transactions, the gain (adjusted for any off-market items) will be recognized immediately in the period that the sale / leaseback transaction occurs.

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The impact of adopting ASC 842 on effected lines of our opening consolidated balance sheet was as follows:
Balance at August 28, 2019ASC 842 AdjustmentBalance at August 29, 2019
(In thousands)
ASSETS
Trade accounts and other receivables, net$8,852  $70  $8,922  
Prepaid expenses2,355  (225) 2,130  
Total Current Assets27,395  (155) 27,240  
Intangible assets, net16,781  (190) 16,591  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net—  27,191  27,191  
Total Assets$186,000  $26,846  $212,846  
LIABILITIES
Operating lease liabilities-current$—  $8,061  $8,061  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities24,475  (1,002) 23,473  
Total Current Liabilities32,954  7,059  40,013  
Operating lease liabilities-non-current—  24,360  24,360  
Other liabilities6,577  (5,600) 977  
Total Liabilities$84,970  $25,819  $110,789  
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Retained earnings$61,182  $1,027  $62,209  
Total Shareholders Equity101,030  1,027  102,057  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity$186,000  $26,846  $212,846  
segment.
New Accounting Pronouncements - "to be Adopted"

There are no issued accounting pronouncements that we have yetare applicable or relevant to adopt that we believe would have a material effect on our financial statements.

us under the liquidation basis of accounting.
Subsequent Events
We evaluated events subsequent to March 11,December 16, 2020 through the date the financial statements were issued to determine if the nature and significance of the events warrant inclusion in our consolidated financial statements. See
On January 28, 2021, we were notified that our PPP Loan (see Note 2.15. Debt) had been selected for subsequent events disclosures.review by the Small Business Administration ("SBA") and we will be responding to the information inquiry. This review may result in a determination that we were ineligible for the loan or are ineligible to receive the loan forgiveness amount that we have claimed or may delay our receipt of loan forgiveness, if any.
Effective January 27, 2021, Christopher Pappas resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer of Luby’s Inc. Mr. Pappas remains a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Also effective January 27, 2021, the Board of Directors appointed John Garilli as the Company’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.
The Company and Mr. Garilli’s employer, Winthrop Capital Advisors LLC ("WCA"), have entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company will pay WCA a one-time fee of $50,000 and a monthly fee of $20,000 for so long as Mr. Garilli serves the Company in said positions. The Company has also entered into an Indemnity Agreement with Mr. Garilli and WCA. The Company and WCA previously entered into a consulting agreement, pursuant to which WCA provides consulting services related to the Company’s adoption of the liquidation basis of accounting.

Note 2. Subsequent Events

COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the novel coronavirus disease ("COVID-19") pandemic. On March 19, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas issued a public health disaster for the state of Texas to bring the entire state in line with CDC guidelines including, (1) closing of schools statewide, (2) ban on dine-in eating and gatherings of groups of more than 10 people, and (3) closing of gyms and bars. Governor Abbott followed with an essential services order on March 31, 2020, requiring anyone who is not considered an essential, critical infrastructure worker to stay home except for essential activity, essential businesses, essential government functions and critical care facilities. Most other states, including those states where we operate, have issued similar orders. The governor of Texas began relaxing some restrictions on businesses operating in Texas beginning May 1, 2020, which permitted a gradual reopening of businesses, including restaurants, with modified operations..
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the United States economy, our operations and those of third parties on which we rely. Beginning on March 17, 2020, we began suspending on-premise dining at our restaurants and substantially all employees at those locations were placed on furlough. By March 31, 2020 we had suspended on-premise dining at all 118 of our company-owned restaurants and had suspended all operations at 50 of our Luby's Cafeteria's, 36 company-owned Fuddruckers restaurants and our 1 Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant. The 28 Luby's Cafeteria's and 3 Fuddruckers
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restaurantsNote 2. Liability for Estimated Costs in Excess of Estimated Receipts During Liquidation
The liquidation basis of accounting requires us to estimate net cash flows from operations and to accrue all costs associated with implementing and completing the plan of liquidation. We project that remained open were providing take-out, drive-throughwe will have estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during the liquidation period. These amounts can vary significantly due to, among other things, the timing and curbside pickup,estimates for receipts and costs associated with the operations of our business units until they are sold, the timing of business and property sales, estimates of direct costs incurred to complete the sales, the timing and amounts associated with discharging known and contingent liabilities, the costs associated with the winding up of operations, and other costs that we may incur which are not currently foreseeable. These receipts and accruals will be adjusted periodically as projections and assumptions change. These receipts and costs are estimated and are anticipated to be collected and paid out over the liquidation period. Upon transition to the liquidation basis of accounting on November 19, 2020, the Company accrued the following revenues and expenses expected to be earned or delivery with reducedincurred during liquidation (in thousands):
Initial Liability for Estimated Costs in Excess of Estimated Receipts During LiquidationNovember 19, 2020
Total estimated receipts during liquidation92,017
Total estimated costs of operations(76,151)
Selling, general and administrative expenses(18,745)
Interest expense(2,305)
Interest component of operating lease payments(7,064)
Capital expenditures(943)
Sales costs(4,079)
Total estimated costs during liquidation(109,287)
Liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation$(17,270)
The change in the liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation between November 19, 2020 and December 16, 2020 is as follows (in thousands):
November 19, 2020Net Change in Working Capital
Remeasurement of Assets and Liabilities (3)
December 16, 2020
Assets:
Estimated net inflows from operations (1)
$7,859 $(2,470)$$5,389 
7,859 (2,470)5,389 
Liabilities:
Sales costs(4,079)(4,079)
Corporate expenditures (2)
(21,050)2,929 36 (18,085)
(25,129)2,929 36 (22,164)
Liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation$(17,270)$459 $36 $(16,775)
(1) Estimated net inflows from operations consists of total estimated receipts during liquidation less the sum of (i) total estimated costs of operations during liquidation, (ii) interest component of operating hourslease payments and on-site staff. In addition, more than 50 percent(iii) capital expenditures.
(2) Corporate expenditures consists of our(i) selling, general and administrative staff were placed on furloughexpenses and salaries were temporarily reduced(ii) interest expense.
(3) Net assets in liquidation decreased by 50 percent$36 thousand during the period from November 19, 2020 through December 16, 2020. The primary reason for the remaining generaldecrease in net assets was due to a remeasurement of expected cash flows from operations.
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Note 3. Net Assets in Liquidation
The following is a reconciliation of total shareholders’ equity under the going concern basis of accounting as of November 18, 2020 to net assets in liquidation under the liquidation basis of accounting as of November 19, 2020 (in thousands):
Total Shareholders' Equity as of November 18, 2020$70,763 
Increase due to estimated net realizable value of properties and business units (1)
78,985 
Decrease due to write-off of deferred financing costs(2,260)
Decrease due to write-off of operating lease right-of-use assets(14,829)
Net increase due to write-off of deferred assets, deferred income and goodwill1,952 
Liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation(17,270)
Adjustment to reflect the change to the liquidation basis of accounting46,578 
Estimated value of net assets in liquidation as of November 19, 2020$117,341 

(1) Under liquidation basis of accounting, all assets are recorded at net realizable value which implicitly includes the tangible and administrative staffintangible value of all assets. This adjustment at November 19, 2020 reflects adjusting real properties to net realizable value and other salaried employees, including all senior management. Furthermore,recording an estimated value for our business units, Luby's Cafeterias, Fuddruckers restaurants and franchise owners suspended operations, or moved to limited food-to-go operationsand Culinary Contract Services.
We have one class of common stock. The net assets in liquidation at their locations, reducingDecember 16, 2020 would result in liquidating distributions of approximately $3.82 per common share based on the number of franchise locationscommon shares outstanding at that date. This estimate is dependent on projections of costs and expenses to be incurred during the period required to complete the Plan and the realization of estimated net realizable value of our properties and business units. There is inherent uncertainty with these estimates, and they could change materially based on the timing of business and property sales, the performance of the underlying assets, any changes in operation to 37 by earlythe underlying assumptions of the projected cash flows, as well as the ultimate vesting of outstanding restricted share awards and exercise of vested stock options. The estimated liquidating distributions per share on a fully diluted basis, assuming all restricted stock awards vest and all in-the-money stock options are exercised, is not materially different than the amount stated above. No assurance can be given that the liquidating distributions will equal or exceed the estimate presented in these consolidated financial statements.
PPP Loan
As discussed in more detail at Note 15. Debt, in April 2020 from 90 priorwe received a $10.0 million PPP Loan. In November 2020 we submitted an application for forgiveness of the full $10.0 million. While we believe that we qualify for full forgiveness pursuant to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beginning in May 2020,terms of the loan agreement, under the liquidation basis of accounting we began to gradually reopenmust account for the dining rooms with state-mandated limits on guest capacityliability at the 28 Luby's locationsfull $10.0 million face amount until such time as the forgiveness has been approved by the Small Business Administration ("SBA") and 3 Fuddruckers locations that hadthe loan has been previously operating with food-to-go service only. We also began to reopen restaurants that were temporarily closed. Assettled. 
Lease Obligations
Under both the going concern basis of accounting and the liquidation basis of accounting, lease obligations are recorded at the present value of the date of this filing, there were 31 Luby's Cafeteria's and 8 Fuddruckers restaurants operating, all of which had their dining rooms open at limited capacity. There were 59 franchise locations in operationtotal fixed lease payments over the reasonably certain lease term using discount rates as of the effective date of this filing.
The full extentthe lease and durationthe obligation is reduced as we make lease payments. As a result of the impactsame accounting treatment, there is no reconciling entry to adjust total shareholders’ equity under the going concern basis of accounting as of November 18, 2020 to net assets in liquidation under the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial performance is currently unknown, and depends on future developments that are uncertain and unpredictable, includingliquidation basis of accounting as of November 19, 2020.
During the duration of the spread of the pandemic, its impact of capital and financial markets on a macro-scale and any new information that may emerge concerning the severity of the virus, its spread to other regions, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and consumer attitudes and behaviors, among others.
We are currently evaluating the potential short-term and long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on our consolidated financial statements. The potential impacts will occur as early as the thirdfourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and include, but are not limited to: impairmentthe first quarter of long-lived assets, including propertyfiscal 2021, we were able to settle 24 leases of closed restaurant properties and equipment, definite-lived intangible assetsnegotiated an early termination date and reduced lease payment at 1 operating restaurant property. While the amounts paid to settle our lease right-of-use assets related to our restaurants, impairment of goodwill and collectability of receivables.
See Note 3. Going Concern.
Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) Loan and Credit Facility Debt Modification
On April 21, 2020 we entered into a promissory note with Texas Capital Bank, N.A., effective April 12, 2020 that provides for a loanliabilities varied, in the amountaggregate, we have settled these 24 leases for approximately 25% of $10.0 million (the "PPP loan") pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Programtotal undiscounted base rent payments that would otherwise have been due under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). The PPP Loan matures on April 12, 2022 and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly amortized principle and interestleases through their original contractual termination date. We can offer no assurances that we will continue to settle any lease obligations for less than the total undiscounted base rent payments, are deferredor for six months after the date of disbursement. The PPP Loan funds were received on April 21, 2020. The PPP Loan contains events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type. The Payroll Protection Program provides that the use of PPP Loan amount shall be limited to certain qualifying expenses and may be partially forgivenless than their discounted value recorded within net assets in accordance with the terms of CARES Act to the extent applicable. We are not yet able to determine the amount that might be forgiven.
Additionally, we entered into the Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated April 21, 2020 (the "Third Amendment"). The Credit Agreement is further described at Note 15. Debt. The Third Amendment permitted us to incur indebtedness under the PPP Loan and terminated the $5.0 million undrawn portion of the delayed draw term loan upon receipt of the PPP Loan.
Note 3. Going Concernliquidation.

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The Company sustained a net loss of approximately $15.2 million and cash flow from operations was a use of cash of approximately $13.1 million in fiscal year ended August 28, 2019. In the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 (a period prior to the COVID-19 pandemic), the Company sustained a net loss of $12.1 million and cash flow from operations was a use of cash of $5.9 million. On March 13, 2020, shortly after the end of the Company's second quarter, President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic followed by Governor Greg Abbott of Texas issuing a public health disaster for the state of Texas on March 19, 2020. The Company took the necessary actions described in "Note 2. Subsequent Events" which further stressed the liquid financial resources of the Company. In response, the company borrowed the remaining $1.4 million available on its revolving line of credit with MSD Capital, borrowed $2.5 million on its Delayed Draw Term Loan, and applied for and received a $10.0 million PPP Loan as described in "Note 2. Subsequent Events". As of the date of this filing, the Company has no undrawn borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement. Further, the Company does not believe that it would be able to secure any additional debt financing currently.
The full extent and duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial performance is currently unknown. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations and its ability to generate proceeds from real estate property sales to meet its obligations. The above conditions and events, in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Notwithstanding the aforementioned substantial doubt, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result
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should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern Management has assessed the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as of the balance sheet date, and for at least one year beyond the financial statement issuance date. The assessment of a company’s ability to meet its obligations is inherently judgmental.
On June 3, 2020, the Company announced that the Board of Directors of the Company will aggressively pursue a sale of its operations and assets and distribute the net proceeds to our stockholder, after payment of debt and other obligations. This course of action is more fully explained in "Note 1 - Basis of Presentation". We have not established a timeframe, nor have we committed to a plan, but such a plan could extend beyond one year. Until an actionable plan is approved, we believe we will be able to meet our obligations for the next 12 months when they come due through 1) cash flow from operating certain restaurants, 2) available cash balances, and 3) proceeds generated from real estate property sales as discussed below.
Throughout April and May of 2020, the Company reviewed and modified many aspects of its operating plan within its restaurants and corporate overhead. The Company is now operating at an increased level of operational cost efficiency. These efforts are expected to mitigate the adverse impacts of COVID-19. Additionally, the sale of some assets will likely be necessary for the Company to generate cash to fund its operations. The Company has historically been able to successfully generate proceeds from property sales. Although the Company has been successful in these endeavors in the past, there are no assurances the Company will generate sufficient funds to meet all its obligations as they become due. The following conditions were considered in management’s evaluation of going concern and its efforts to mitigate that concern:
Revamping restaurant operations to generate cost efficiencies resulting in higher restaurant operating margins even if sales levels do not return to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. As the restaurants adapted to the new operating environment, a lower cost labor model was deployed, food costs declined as menu offerings were concentrated among the historically top selling items, and various restaurant service and supplier costs were reevaluated.
Restructuring of corporate overhead earlier in calendar 2020 prior to the pandemic, including a transition to 3rd party provider for certain accounting and payroll function. Significant further restructuring took place in April and May of 2020, as we reviewed all corporate service providers, information technology needs, and personnel requirements to support a reduced level of operations going forward.
Securing the PPP Loan which was necessary for funding continuing operations. We believe that a portion of the loan will be eligible for forgiveness; however, that amount cannot currently be calculated.
Continued efforts to close real estate sales transactions with anticipated aggregate sales proceeds in excess of $20.0 million prior to the end of fiscal 2020. In addition, the we have identified other real estate properties that may be sold to generate funds for ongoing operations should the identification of a buyer for one or more of the operating divisions not occur timely.
We believe these plans are sufficient to overcome the significant doubt whether we can meet our liquidity needs for the 12 months from the issuance of these financial statements. However, we can not predict with certainty that these efforts will be successful or sufficient.

Note 4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within our consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows:
March 11,
2020
August 28,
2019
November 18,
2020
August 26,
2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$7,080  $3,640  Cash and cash equivalents$14,874 $15,069 
Restricted cash and cash equivalentsRestricted cash and cash equivalents8,704  9,116  Restricted cash and cash equivalents6,651 6,756 
Total cash and cash equivalents shown in our consolidated statements of cash flowsTotal cash and cash equivalents shown in our consolidated statements of cash flows$15,784  $12,756  Total cash and cash equivalents shown in our consolidated statements of cash flows$21,525 $21,825 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents as of December 16, 2020 was $6.7 million. Amounts included in restricted cash represent those required to be set aside for (1) maximumestimated amount of interest payable in the next 12 months under the 2018 Credit Agreement (see Note 15)"Note 15. Debt"), (2) collateral for letters of credit issued for potential insurance obligations, which letters of credit expire within 12 months and (3) prefunding of the credit limit under our corporate purchasing card program.

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Note 5. Revenue Recognition

Under the going concern basis of accounting, we recognized revenue as described below. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we estimate the cash receipts from food and beverage sales at each of our restaurants, royalties and fees from our Fuddruckers franchisees, and fees under our culinary contract services ("CCS") contracts. We estimate these expected cash receipts from operating these businesses through the point when the operations of these businesses are either sold to a new owner or when we otherwise estimate operations cease. This estimated ending period for operating these businesses generally varies from third quarter fiscal 2021 through first quarter fiscal 2022. These estimated revenues are included in estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on our consolidated statement of net assets in liquidation. Estimated proceeds from the sale of our operating businesses and real estate assets are recorded separately for the estimated operating revenues and are included in properties and business units for sale on our consolidated statement of net assets in liquidation.
Restaurant Sales
RestaurantUnder the going concern basis of accounting, restaurant sales consistconsisted of sales of food and beverage products to restaurant guests at our Luby’s cafeterias and our Fuddruckers and Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants. Revenue from restaurant sales iswas recognized at the point of sale and iswas presented net of discounts, coupons, employee meals and complimentary meals. Sales taxes that we collectcollected and remitremitted to the appropriate taxing authority related to these sales arewere excluded from revenue. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we have estimated the sales to be collected at each restaurant through the point when we estimate operations cease at each restaurant under our ownership. This estimated point when operations cease varies based on whether the restaurant location is operated as a Luby's cafeteria or a Fuddruckers restaurant, whether the restaurant location is situated on property we own or lease, and other factors. However, it is estimated that most restaurant operations would cease operations under our ownership by the end of fiscal 2021. During this holding period when we operate restaurants, sales are estimated based on recent sales history and consideration of historical seasonal patterns.
We sell gift cards to our customers in our venues and through certain third-party distributors. These gift cards do not expire and do not incur a service fee on unused balances. SalesUnder the going concern basis of accounting sales of gift cards to our restaurant customers arewere initially recorded as a contract liability, included in accrued expenses and other liabilities, at their expected redemption value. When gift cards arewere redeemed, we recognizerecognized revenue and reducereduced the contract liability. Discounts on gift cards sold by third parties arewere recorded as a reduction to accrued expenses and other liabilities and arewere recognized as a reduction to revenue over a period that approximatesapproximated redemption patterns. The portion of gift cards sold to customers that are never redeemed is commonly referred to as gift card breakage. We recognizerecognized gift card breakage revenue in proportion to the pattern of gift card redemptions exercised by our customers, using an estimated breakage rate based on our historical experience. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, the unredeemed gift card balance, net of estimated breakage, is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated statement of net assets in liquidation.
Culinary contract servicesCCS revenue
Our Culinary Contract ServicesCCS segment provides food, beverage and catering services to our clients at their locations. Depending on the type of client and service, we are either paid directly by our client and/or directly by the customer to whom we have been provided access by our client.
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We typically use one of the following types of client contracts:contracts in our CCS business:
Fee-Based Contracts
Revenue from fee-based contracts iswas based on our costs incurred and invoiced to the client for reimbursement along with the agreed management fee, which may be calculated as a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of sales or other variable measure. Some fee-based contracts entitle us to receive incentive fees based upon our performance under the contract, as measured by factors such as sales, operating costs and client satisfaction surveys. This potential incentive revenue iswas allocated entirely to the management services performance obligation. We recognizeUnder the going concern basis of accounting, we recognized revenue from our management fee and payroll cost reimbursement over time as the services are performed. We recognizewere performed; and we recognized revenue from our food and 3rdthird party purchases reimbursement at the point in time when the vendor deliversdelivered the goods or performsperformed the services.
Profit and Loss Contracts
Revenue from profit and loss contracts consistconsisted primarily of sales made to consumers, typically with little or no subsidy charged to clients. Revenue isUnder the going concern basis of accounting, revenue was recognized at the point of sale to the consumer. Sales taxes that we collectcollected and remitremitted to the appropriate taxing authority related to these sales arewere excluded from revenue.
As part of client contracts, we sometimes make payments to clients, such as concession rentals, vending commissions and profit share. These payments arewere accounted for as operating costs when incurred.
Revenue from the sale of frozen foods includesincluded royalty fees based on a percentage of frozen food sales and iswas recognized at the point in time when product iswas delivered by our contracted manufacturers to the retail outlet.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we have estimated the cash receipts, based on recent cash collections and forecasted level of operations for our CCS contracts through the expected holding period for this business unit. The estimated cash receipts are included in estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts on our consolidated statement of net assets in liquidation.
Disaggregation of Total Revenues (in millions):
Franchise revenues
Franchise revenues consistconsisted primarily of royalties, marketing and advertising fund (“MAF”) contributions, initial and renewal franchise fees, and upfront fees from area development agreements related to our Fuddruckers restaurant brand. Our performance obligations under franchise agreements consist of: (1) a franchise license, including a license to use our brand and MAF management, (2) pre-opening services, such as training and inspections and (3) ongoing services, such as development of training materials and menu items as well as restaurant monitoring and inspections. These performance obligations are highly interrelated, so we do not consider them to be individually distinct. We accountaccounted for them as a single performance obligation, which iswas satisfied over time by providing a right to use our intellectual property over the term of each franchise agreement.
Royalties, including franchisee MAF contributions, are calculated as a percentage of franchise restaurant sales. MAF contributions paid by franchisees are used for the creation and development of brand advertising, marketing and public relations, merchandising research and related programs, activities and materials. The initial franchisee fee is payable upon execution of the franchise agreement and the renewal fee is due and payable at the expiration of the initial term of the franchise agreement. Our franchise agreement royalties, including advertising fund contributions, represent sales-based royalties that are related entirely to our performance obligation under the franchise agreement and arewere recognized as franchise sales occur.
InitialUnder the going concern basis of accounting, initial and renewal franchise fees and area development fees arewere recognized as revenue over the term of the respective agreement. Area development fees are not distinct from franchise fees, so upfront fees paid by franchisees for exclusive
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development rights arewere deferred and apportioned to each franchise restaurant opened by the franchisee. The pro-rata amount apportioned to each restaurant iswas accounted for as an initial franchise fee.
Revenue from vending machine sales iswas recorded at the point in time when the sale occurs.occurred.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we have estimated the cash collections from Fuddruckers franchisees over an anticipated holding period. Recent trends in collection of Fuddruckers franchise royalties were used as a basis for this forecast.
Contract Liabilities
Contract liabilities consistconsisted of (1) deferred revenue resulting from initial and renewal franchise fees and upfront area development fees paid by franchisees, which, areunder the going concern basis of accounting, were generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying agreement, (2) liability for unused gift cards and (3) unamortized discount on gift cards sold to 3rdthird party retailers. These contract liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.sheet as of August 26, 2020. The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities:
Gift Cards, net of discountsFranchise Fees
(In thousands)
Balance at August 28, 2019$2,882  $1,287  
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year(978) (20) 
Increase, net of amounts recognized as revenue during the period1,455  —  
Balance at March 11, 2020$3,359  $1,267  

The following table illustratesliabilities for the estimated revenues expected to be recognized infiscal year ended August 26, 2020, under the future related to our deferred franchise fees that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) asgoing concern basis of March 11, 2020:
Franchise Fees
(In thousands)
Remainder of fiscal 2020$17 
Fiscal 202138 
Fiscal 202238 
Fiscal 202338 
Fiscal 202438 
Thereafter343 
Total operating franchise restaurants512 
Franchise restaurants not yet opened(1)
755 
Total$1,267 

(1) Amortization of the deferred franchise fees will begin when the restaurant commences operations and revenue will be recognized straight-line over the franchise term (which is typically 20 years). If the franchise agreement is terminated, the deferred franchise fee will be recognized in full in the period of termination.







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Gift Cards, net of discountsFranchise Fees
(In thousands)
Balance at August 28, 2019$2,880 $1,287 
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year(1,011)(128)
Increase, net of amounts recognized as revenue during the period1,541 
Balance at August 26, 2020$3,410 $1,159 
Disaggregation of Total Revenues (in millions):
Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
March 11, 2020March 13, 2019March 11, 2020March 13, 2019
(in millions)
Revenue from performance obligations:
Satisfied at a point in time$63.8  $69.2  $152.0  $165.0  
Satisfied over time4.8  5.2  11.7  12.3  
Total Sales$68.6  $74.4  $163.7  $177.3  

Period EndedQuarter Ended
November 18, 2020December 18, 2019
(12 weeks)(16 weeks)
(in millions)
Revenue from performance obligations:
Satisfied at a point in time$38.5 $88.3 
Satisfied over time3.4 6.8 
Total Sales$41.9 $95.1 
See Note"Note 7. Reportable SegmentsSegments" for disaggregation of revenue by reportable segment.

Note 6. Leases

LesseeUnder the going concern basis of accounting, we accounted for our operating leases as described below. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we value the operating lease right-of-use assets at 0, since we do not expect to receive cash proceeds or other consideration for the right-of-use assets.
We determine if a contract contains a lease at the inception date of the contract. Our material operating leases consist of restaurant locations and administrative facilities ("Property Leases"). U.S. GAAP requires that our leases be evaluated and classified as operating or finance leases for financial reporting purposes. The classification evaluation begins at the date on which the leased asset is available for our use (the “Commencement Date”) and the lease term used in the evaluation includes the non-cancellable period for which we have the right to use the underlying asset, together with renewal option periods when the exercise of the renewal option is reasonably certain and failure to exercise such option would result in an economic penalty (the "Reasonably Certain Lease Term"). Our lease agreements generally contain a primary term of five to 30 years with one or more options to renew or extend the lease generally from one to five years each. In addition to leases for our restaurant locations and administrative facilities, we also lease vehicles and administrative equipment under operating leases. As of March 11, 2020, we did not have any finance leases.
At the inception of a new lease, we recognizerecognized an operating lease liability and a corresponding right of useright-of-use asset, which are calculated as the the present value of the total fixed lease payments over the reasonably certain lease term using discount rates as of the effective date.
Property lease agreements may include rent holidays, rent escalation clauses and contingent rent provisions based on a percentage of sales in excess of specified levels. Contingent rental expenses (“variable lease cost”) arewere recognized prior to the achievement of a specified target, provided that the achievement of the target iswas considered probable. Most of our lease agreements include renewal periods at our option. We includeincluded the rent holiday periods and scheduled rent increases in our calculation of straight-line rent expense.
Lease cost for operating leases iswas recognized on a straight-line basis and includesincluded the amortization of the right-of-use asset and interest expense related to the operating lease liability. We useused the reasonably certain lease term in our calculation of straight-line rent expense. We expenseexpensed rent from commencement date through restaurant open date as opening expense. Once a restaurant opensopened for business, we recordrecorded straight-line rent expense plus any additional variable contingent rent expense (such as common area maintenance, insurance and property tax costs) to the extent it is due under the lease agreement as occupancy expense for our restaurants and selling, general and administrative expense for our corporate office and support facilities. The interest expense related to the lease liability for abandoned leases iswas recorded to provision for asset impairments
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and store closings. Rental expense for lease properties that arewere subsequently subleased to franchisees or other third parties iswas recorded as other income.
We makemade judgments regarding the reasonably certain lease term for each property lease, which can impactimpacted the classification and accounting for a lease as a finance lease or an operating lease, the rent holiday and/or escalations in payments that arewere taken into consideration when calculating straight-line rent, and the term over which leasehold improvements for each restaurant arewere amortized. These judgments may produce materially different amounts of depreciation, amortization and rent expense than would be reported if different assumed lease terms were used.
The discount rate used to determine the present value of the lease payments is the Company’s estimated collateralized incremental borrowing rate, based on the yield curve for the respective lease terms, as the Company generally cannot determine the interest rate implicit in the lease.
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Lessor
We occasionally lease or sublease certain restaurant properties to our franchisees or to third parties. The lease descriptions, terms, variable lease payments and renewal options are generally similar to our lessee leases described above. Similar to our lessee accounting, we elected the lessor practical expedient that allows us to not separate non-lease components from lease components in regard to all property leases where we are the lessor. As of March 11, 2020, we did not have any sales-type or direct financing leases.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to our leases was as follows:
Operating LeasesClassificationMarch 11, 2020
(in thousands)
Right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets$24,296 
Current lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities-current$5,916 
Non-current lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities-noncurrent23,047 
Total lease liabilities$28,963 
Operating LeasesBalance Sheet ClassificationDecember 16, 2020August 26, 2020
(Liquidation Basis)(Going Concern Basis)
(in thousands)
Right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets$— $16,756 
Current lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities-currentN/A$3,903 
Non-current lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities-noncurrentN/A17,797 
Total lease liabilities$18,563 $21,700 
See the Lease Liabilities section of Note 3. Net Assets in Liquidation for further discussion of our lease liabilities.
Weighted-average lease terms and discount rates at March 11, 2020 were as follows:
Weighted-average remaining lease term6.02 years
Weighted-average discount rate9.6%
December 16, 2020August 26, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term6.18 years5.73 years
Weighted-average discount rate9.71%9.57%
ComponentsUnder the going concern basis of accounting, components of lease expense were as follows:
12 Weeks Ended28 Weeks Ended12 Weeks Ended16 Weeks Ended
March 11, 2020November 18, 2020December 18, 2019
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Operating lease expenseOperating lease expense$1,874  $4,412  Operating lease expense$1,120 $2,597 
Variable lease expenseVariable lease expense257  553  Variable lease expense138 296 
Short-term lease expenseShort-term lease expense62  125  Short-term lease expense92 63 
Sublease expenseSublease expense161  382  Sublease expense18 221 
Total lease expenseTotal lease expense$2,354  $5,472  Total lease expense$1,368 $3,177 
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OperatingUnder the going concern basis of accounting, operating lease income iswas included in other income on our consolidated statements of operations and was comprised of:
12 Weeks Ended28 Weeks Ended12 Weeks Ended16 Weeks Ended
March 11, 2020November 18, 2020December 18, 2019
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Operating lease incomeOperating lease income$213  $503  Operating lease income$62 $290 
Sublease incomeSublease income114  286  Sublease income18 172 
Variable lease incomeVariable lease income33  109  Variable lease income74 
Total lease incomeTotal lease income$360  $898  Total lease income$85 $536 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases were as follows:
12 Weeks Ended28 Weeks Ended
March 11, 2020
(in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$2,431  $5,282  
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities$903  $903  
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12 Weeks Ended16 Weeks Ended
November 18, 2020December 18, 2019
(in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$2,358 $2,850 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities$$
Operating lease obligations maturities in accordance with Topic 842 as of March 11,December 16, 2020 were as follows:
(in thousands)
Remainder of FY 20202021$3,3233,762 
FY 20218,273 
FY 20226,0663,712 
FY 20235,1333,762 
FY 20244,2442,960 
FY 20253,730 
Thereafter11,8557,479 
Total lease payments38,89425,405 
Less: imputed interest(9,931)(6,842)
Present value of operating lease obligations$28,96318,563 
The operating lease obligation and rent expense tables above include amounts related to two2 leases with related parties, which are further described at "Note 14. Related Parties".
Annual future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year as of August 28, 2019 in accordance with the previous lease accounting standard (ASC 840) are as follows:
Fiscal Year Ending:(In thousands)
August 26, 2020$8,841 
August 25, 20217,155 
August 31, 20225,643 
August 30, 20234,410 
August 28, 20243,768 
Thereafter10,312 
Total minimum lease payments$40,129 

Note 7. Reportable Segments
As more fully discusseddescribed at "NoteNote 1. Basis of Presentation",Presentation, through November 18, 2020, we had 5 reportable segments: Luby’s Cafeterias, Fuddruckers Restaurants, Cheeseburger in the fourth quarterParadise Restaurants, Fuddruckers franchise operations, and CCS. In connection with our Plan of fiscal 2019, the Company reevaluated itsLiquidation, we have 1 reportable segments and has disaggregated its segment as of November 19, 2020.
Company-owned restaurants
Company-owned restaurants into 3 reportable segments;consisted of Luby’s cafeterias,Cafeterias, Fuddruckers restaurantsRestaurants and Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants. We began reporting on the new structure in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. The segment data for the comparable periods presented has been recast to conform to the current period presentation. We have 5 reportable segments: Luby’s cafeterias, Fuddruckers restaurants, Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants, Fuddruckers franchise operations, and Culinary contract services.
Company-owned restaurants
Company-owned restaurants consists of Luby’s cafeterias, Fuddruckers restaurants and Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurantRestaurant reportable segments. We considerconsidered each restaurant to be an operating segment because operating results and cash flow cancould be determined for each restaurant. We aggregateaggregated our restaurant operating segments into reportable segments by restaurant brand because the nature of the products and services, the production processes, the customers, the methods used to distribute the products and services, the long-term store level profit margins, and the nature of the regulatory environment arewere similar. The chief operating decision maker analyzesanalyzed store level profit which is defined as restaurant sales and vending revenue, less cost of food, payroll and related costs, other operating expenses and occupancy costs. All Company-owned Luby’s cafeterias, Fuddruckers and Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants are casual dining restaurants.

The Luby’s cafeteriasCafeterias segment includesincluded the results of our company-owned Luby’s Cafeterias restaurants. The total number of Luby’s cafeterias operating at March 11,November 18, 2020 and August 28, 201926, 2020 were 7860 and 79,61, respectively.

The Fuddruckers restaurant segment includesincluded the results of our company-owned Fuddruckers restaurants. The total number of Fuddruckers restaurants operating at March 11,November 18, 2020 and August 28, 201926, 2020 were 3924 and 44,24, respectively.

The Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant segment includes the results of our Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants. The total number of Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants at both March 11, 2020 and August 28, 2019 was 1.
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Included in the restaurant counts above are 5 Combo units, where a Luby's cafeteria and a Fuddruckers restaurant occupy the same location. The Combo units are included in the above counts for both Luby's cafeteria and Fuddruckers restaurants.
Culinary Contract Services ("CCS")We operated 1 Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant during the quarter ended December 16, 2019, which was closed permanently in March 2020.
CCS
CCS, branded as Luby’s Culinary Services, consists of a business line servicing healthcare, sport stadiums, corporate dining clients, and sales through retail grocery stores. The healthcare accounts are full service and typically include in-room delivery, catering, vending, coffee service, and retail dining. CCS had contracts with long-term acute care hospitals, acute care medical centers, ambulatory surgical centers, retail grocery stores, behavioral hospitals, a senior living facility, sports stadiums, government, and business and industry clients. CCS has the unique ability to deliver quality services that include facility design and procurement as well as nutrition and branded food services to our clients. The cost of culinary contract servicesCCS on our consolidated statements of operations includes all food, payroll and related costs, other operating expenses, and other direct general and administrative expenses related to CCS sales. The total number of CCS contracts at March 11,November 18, 2020 and August 28, 201926, 2020 were 2826 and 31,26, respectively.

CCS began selling Luby's Famous Fried Fish, Macaroni & Cheese and Chicken Tetrazzini in February 2017, December 2016, and May, 2019, respectively, in the freezer section of H-E-B stores, a Texas-born retailer. H-E-B stores now stock the family-sized versions of Luby's Classic Macaroni and Cheese , Chicken Tetrazzini, and Luby's Fried Fish. HEB also stocks single serve versions of these three items as well as Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese.

Fuddruckers Franchise Operations
We only offer franchises for the Fuddruckers brand. Franchises are sold in markets where expansion is deemed advantageous to the development of the Fuddruckers concept and system of restaurants. Initial franchise agreements generally have a term of 20 years. Franchise agreements typically grant franchisees an exclusive territorial license to operate a single restaurant within a specified area.
Franchisees bear all direct costs involved in the development, construction, and operation of their restaurants. In exchange for a franchise fee, we provide franchise assistance in the following areas: site selection, prototypical architectural plans, interior and exterior design and layout, training, marketing and sales techniques, assistance by a Fuddruckers “opening team” at the time a franchised restaurant opens, and operations and accounting guidelines set forth in various policies and procedures manuals.
All franchisees are required to operate their restaurants in accordance with Fuddruckers standards and specifications, including controls over menu items, food quality, and preparation. The Company requires the successful completion of its training program by a minimum of three3 managers for each franchised restaurant. In addition, franchised restaurants are evaluated regularly by the Company for compliance with franchise agreements, including standards and specifications through the use of periodic, unannounced, on-site inspections and standards evaluation reports.
The number ofWe had 71 franchised restaurants at March 11,both November 18, 2020 and August 28, 2019 were 90 and 102, respectively.26, 2020.
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Segment Table

The tables below show segment financial information.information under the going concern basis of accounting. The table also lists total assets for each reportable segment. Corporate assets include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, property and equipment, assets related to discontinued operations, property held for sale, deferred tax assets, and prepaid expenses.

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Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
March 11, 2020March 13, 2019March 11, 2020March 13, 2019 Period Ended November 18, 2020Quarter Ended December 18, 2019
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks) (12 weeks)(16 weeks)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Sales:Sales:Sales:
Luby's cafeteriasLuby's cafeterias$47,886  $48,621  $115,031  $117,229  Luby's cafeterias$31,949 $67,144 
Fuddruckers restaurantsFuddruckers restaurants11,872  16,246  27,551  37,879  Fuddruckers restaurants4,550 15,679 
Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurantsCheeseburger in Paradise restaurants647  592  1,492  1,550  Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants845 
Culinary contract servicesCulinary contract services6,998  7,543  16,772  17,039  Culinary contract services4,918 9,774 
Fuddruckers franchise operationsFuddruckers franchise operations1,158  1,421  2,865  3,644  Fuddruckers franchise operations530 1,707 
TotalTotal$68,561  $74,423  $163,711  $177,341  Total$41,947 $95,149 
Segment level profit:Segment level profit:  Segment level profit:  
Luby's cafeteriasLuby's cafeterias$4,877  $6,153  $12,786  $15,148  Luby's cafeterias$4,896 $7,909 
Fuddruckers restaurantsFuddruckers restaurants527  959  494  1,416  Fuddruckers restaurants(412)(33)
Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurantsCheeseburger in Paradise restaurants(28) (106) (95) (331) Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants(85)(67)
Culinary contract servicesCulinary contract services598  826  1,424  1,507  Culinary contract services451 826 
Fuddruckers franchise operationsFuddruckers franchise operations749  1,174  1,890  3,125  Fuddruckers franchise operations236 1,141 
TotalTotal$6,723  $9,006  $16,499  $20,865  Total$5,086 $9,776 
Depreciation and amortization:Depreciation and amortization:  Depreciation and amortization:  
Luby's cafeteriasLuby's cafeterias$1,738  $2,039  $4,182  $5,042  Luby's cafeterias$1,530 $2,451 
Fuddruckers restaurantsFuddruckers restaurants387  548  937  1,881  Fuddruckers restaurants167 550 
Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurantsCheeseburger in Paradise restaurants19  26  47  81  Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants28 
Culinary contract servicesCulinary contract services 24  17  46  Culinary contract services10 
Fuddruckers franchise operationsFuddruckers franchise operations178  177  414  413  Fuddruckers franchise operations236 
CorporateCorporate350  408  843  663  Corporate436 487 
TotalTotal$2,677  $3,222  $6,440  $8,126  Total$2,142 $3,762 
Capital expenditures:Capital expenditures:  Capital expenditures:  
Luby's cafeteriasLuby's cafeterias$414  $447  $1,238  $1,404  Luby's cafeterias$416 $587 
Fuddruckers restaurantsFuddruckers restaurants90  39  139  148  Fuddruckers restaurants17 55 
Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurantsCheeseburger in Paradise restaurants—  11   11  Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants
Culinary contract services—  (44) —   
Fuddruckers franchise operationsFuddruckers franchise operations—  —  14  —  Fuddruckers franchise operations
CorporateCorporate41  209  97  209  Corporate44 
TotalTotal545  $662  $1,490  $1,781  Total$433 $694 




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Quarter EndedTwo Quarters EndedPeriod Ended November 18, 2020Quarter Ended December 18, 2019
March 11, 2020March 13, 2019March 11, 2020March 13, 2019(12 weeks)(16 weeks)
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks)(In thousands)
(In thousands)
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations:  
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations:  
Segment level profitSegment level profit$6,723  $9,006  $16,499  $20,865  Segment level profit$5,086 $9,776 
Opening costsOpening costs(2) (11) (14) (44) Opening costs(12)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization(2,677) (3,222) (6,440) (8,126) Depreciation and amortization(2,142)(3,762)
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses(6,816) (7,753) (16,974) (17,763) Selling, general and administrative expenses(4,267)(10,158)
Other chargesOther charges(1,509) (1,263) (2,748) (2,477) Other charges(416)(1,238)
Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings(661) (1,195) (1,770) (2,422) 
Net gain on disposition of property and equipment2,527  12,651  2,498  12,501  
Net provision for asset impairments and restaurant closingsNet provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings85 (1,110)
Net loss on disposition of property and equipmentNet loss on disposition of property and equipment(117)(30)
Interest incomeInterest income 19  28  19  Interest income23 
Interest expenseInterest expense(1,473) (1,554) (3,435) (3,269) Interest expense(1,212)(1,962)
Other income, netOther income, net148  55  388  86  Other income, net30 240 
TotalTotal$(3,735) $6,733  $(11,968) $(630) Total$(2,945)$(8,233)


 March 11, 2020August 28, 2019
 (In thousands)
Total assets:
Luby's cafeterias$106,132  $107,287  
Fuddruckers restaurants (1)
37,984  25,725  
Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants (2)
363  829  
Culinary contract services7,212  6,703  
Fuddruckers franchise operations (3)
9,494  10,034  
Corporate42,112  $35,422  
Total$203,297  $186,000  
August 26, 2020
(in thousands)
Total assets:
Luby's cafeterias$90,349 
Fuddruckers restaurants (1)
26,502 
Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants (2)
164 
Culinary contract services4,744 
Fuddruckers franchise operations (3)
8,973 
Corporate46,671 
Total$177,403 

(1) Includes Fuddruckers trade name intangible of 7.2 million and 7.5$6.9 million at March 11, 2020 and August 28, 2019, respectively.26, 2020.
(2) Includes Cheeseburger in Paradise liquor licenses, and Jimmy Buffett intangibles of $45 thousand and $46$34 thousand at March 11, 2020 and August 28, 2019, respectively.26, 2020.
(3) Fuddruckers franchise operations segment includes royalty intangibles of $8.8 million and $9.2$8.4 million at March 11, 2020 and August 28, 2019 respectively.26, 2020.


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Note 8. Other Charges
OtherUnder the going concern basis of accounting, other charges includesincluded those expenses that we considerconsidered related to our restructuring efforts or arewere not part of our ongoing operations.

Quarter EndedTwo Quarters EndedPeriod Ended November 18, 2020Quarter Ended December 18, 2019
March 11
2020
March 13
2019
March 11
2020
March 13
2019
(12 weeks)(16 weeks)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Proxy communication related$—  $1,061  $—  $1,802  
Employee severancesEmployee severances544  173  1,162  645  Employee severances$$619 
Restructuring relatedRestructuring related966  30  1,586  30  Restructuring related416 619 
Total Other chargesTotal Other charges$1,510  $1,264  $2,748  $2,477  Total Other charges$416 $1,238 

Under the liquidation basis of accounting, costs that are expected to be settled in cash have been accrued for and are included in estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts on our consolidated statement of net assets in liquidation.
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Note 9. Fair Value Measurements

(Going Concern Basis)
GAAP establishes a framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. Fair value measurements guidance applies whenever other authoritative accounting guidance requires or permits assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value.
GAAP establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. These tiers include:

Level 1: Defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2: Defined as pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures.
Level 3: Defined as pricing inputs that are unobservable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.

The fair values of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and other receivables, net, and accounts payable approximate their carrying value due to their short duration. The carrying value of the Company's total credit facilitylong-term debt, net of unamortized discounts and debt issue costs, at March 11,August 26, 2020 and August 28, 2019 was approximately $50.8$54.1 million, and $45.4 million, respectively, which approximates fair value because the applicable interest rate is adjusted frequently based on short-term market rates (Level 2).

There were no recurring fair value measurements related to assets or liabilities at March 11, 2020 or March 13, 2019 . We terminated our interest rate swap in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and received cash proceeds of approximately $0.3 million which is recorded in other income.

August 26, 2020.
There were no recurringnon-recurring fair value measurements related to liabilities at March 11,measurement adjustments for the 12 week period ended November 18, 2020. The fair value of the Company's 2017 Performance Based Incentive Plan liabilities was 0 at March 13, 2019.

Non-recurring fair value measurements related to impaired operating lease right-of-use assets and property held for sale and property and equipmentfor the quarter ended December 18, 2019 consisted of the following:
  Fair Value
Measurement Using
 
 March 11, 2020Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Impairments(3)
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements (In thousands)  
Continuing Operations     
Property held for sale (1)
$3,362  $—  $—  $3,362  $(14) 
Operating lease right-of-use assets (2)
—  —  —  —  (1,181) 
Total Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements$3,362  $—  $—  $3,362  $(1,195) 

  Fair Value
Measurement Using
 
 December 18, 2019Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Impairments(3)
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements (In thousands)  
Continuing Operations
Property held for sale (1)
$4,661 $$$4,661 $(19)
Operating lease right-of-use assets (2)
(488)
Total Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements$4,661 $$$4,661 $(507)
(1) In accordance with Subtopic 360-10, long-lived assets held for sale with a carrying value of approximately $3.4$4.7 million were written down to their fair value, less costcosts to sell, of approximately $3.4$4.7 million, resulting in an impairment charge of approximately $14$19 thousand.
(2) In accordance with Subtopic 360-10, operating lease right-to-useright-of-use assets with a carrying valueamount of approximately $1.2$0.5 million were written down to their fair value of 0, resulting in an impairment charge of approximately $1.2$0.5 million.
(3) Total impairments for continuing operations are included in provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings in our consolidated statement of operations for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020.
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  Fair Value
Measurement Using
 
 March 13, 2019Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Impairments(3)
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements (In thousands)  
Continuing Operations
Property held for sale (1)
$6,573  $—  $—  $6,573  $(62) 
Property and equipment related to company-owned restaurants (2)
704  —  —  704  (1,129) 
Total Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements$7,277  $—  $—  $7,277  $(1,191) 
(1) In accordance with Subtopic 360-10, long-lived assets held for sale with a carrying value of approximately $6.6 million were written down to their fair value, less costs to sell, of approximately $6.6 million, resulting in an impairment charge of approximately $62 thousand.
(2) In accordance with Subtopic 360-10, long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of approximately $1.8 million were written down to their fair value of approximately $0.7 million, resulting in an impairment charge of approximately $1.1 million.
(3) Total impairments are included in provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings in our unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the two quartersquarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019.

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Note 10. Income Taxes
NaN cash payments of estimated federal income taxes were made during the two quarters12 week period ended March 11,November 18, 2020 and March 13,the quarter ended December 18, 2019, respectively. DeferredUnder the going concern basis of accounting, deferred tax assets and liabilities arewere recorded based on differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using currently enacted rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
 Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we have estimated the actual cash tax payments based on our estimate of operations and the timing and amount to be collected on the sale of our assets. We have included this amount in estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts on our consolidated statement of net assets in liquidation.
Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent future taxable income is expected to be sufficient to utilize those assets prior to their expiration. If current available evidence and information raises doubt regarding the realization of the deferred tax assets, on a more likely than not basis, a valuation allowance is necessary. In evaluating our ability to realize the Company's deferred tax assets, the Company considered available positive and negative evidence, scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. As of March 11, 2020, management continues to maintain a full valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets.

The effective tax rate ("ETR") for continuing operations was a negative 1.6%2.0% for the 12 week period ended November 18, 2020 and a negative 1.1% for the quarter ended March 11, 2020 and 1.4% for the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The ETR for the quarter12 week period ended March 11,November 18, 2020 differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% due to management's full valuation allowance conclusion, anticipated federal jobs credits, state income taxes, and other discrete items.

The ETR for continuing operations was a negative 1.3% for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and a negative 33.8% for the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The ETR for the two quarters ended ended March 11, 2020 differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% due to management's full valuation allowance conclusion, anticipated federal jobs credits, state income taxes, and other discrete items.

Management believes that adequate provisions for income taxes have been reflected in the financial statements and is not aware of any significant exposure items that have not been reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Amounts considered probable of settlements within one year have been included in the accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act contains numerous tax provisions; however, there was no impact on our income tax provision due to management's full valuation allowance conclusion. We will continue to assess the effect of the CARES Act and the ongoing other legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic that may be issued, including the subsequent event of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 that was signed in law on December 27, 2020.
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Note 11. Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Under the going concern basis of accounting, our property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill was accounted for as described below. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, our property and equipment and intangible assets, including intangible assets not recognized on the going concern basis, are recorded on the statement of net assets in liquidation at the amount of their estimated cash proceeds or other consideration from liquidation.
The costs,Our property and equipment were recorded at cost, net of impairment, and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment at March 11,August 26, 2020, and August 28, 2019, together with the related estimated useful lives used in computing depreciation and amortization, were as follows:summarized below:
March 11,
2020
August 28,
2019
Estimated
Useful Lives
(years)
 (In thousands)   
Land$45,822  $45,845    
Restaurant equipment and furnishings68,437  67,015  3to15
Buildings127,011  126,957  20to33
Leasehold and leasehold improvements22,164  22,098  Lesser of lease term or estimated useful life
Office furniture and equipment3,315  3,364  3to10
 266,749  265,279     
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(149,319) (143,536)    
Property and equipment, net$117,430  $121,743     
Intangible assets, net$16,025  $16,781  15to21

August 26,
2020
Estimated Useful Lives (years)
 (In thousands)   
Land$42,572   
Restaurant equipment and furnishings60,685 3to15
Buildings114,909 20to33
Leasehold and leasehold improvements20,429 Lesser of lease term or estimated useful life
Office furniture and equipment3,178 3to10
 241,773    
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(141,174)   
Property and equipment, net$100,599    
Intangible assets, net$15,343 15to21
Intangible assets, net, includesincluded the Fuddruckers trade name and franchise agreements and arewere amortized. The Company believesWe believed the Fuddruckers brand name hashad an expected accounting life of 21 years from the date of acquisition based on the expected use of its assets and the restaurant environment in which it is being used. The trade name representsrepresented a respected brand with customer loyalty and the Company intendsintended to cultivate and protect the use of the trade name. The franchise agreements, after considering renewal periods, havehad an estimated accounting life of 21 years from the date of acquisition, July 2010, and will bewas being amortized over this period of time.
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Intangible assets, net, also includesincluded the license agreement and trade name related to Cheeseburger in Paradise and the value of the acquired licenses and permits allowing the sales of beverages with alcohol. These assets havehad an expected useful life of 15 years from the date of acquisition, December 2012.
The aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization was approximately $0.8$0.3 million and $0.7$0.4 million for the two quarters12 week period ended March 11,November, 18, 2020 and March 13,the quarter ended December 18, 2019, respectively. The aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization is expected to be approximately $1.4 million in each of the next five successive fiscal years.
The following table presents intangible assets as of March 11, 2020 and August 28, 2019:26, 2020.
 August 26, 2020
 (In thousands)
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization:   
Fuddruckers trade name and franchise agreements$29,496 $(14,189)$15,307 
Cheeseburger in Paradise trade name and license agreements146 (110)36 
Intangible assets, net$29,642 $(14,299)$15,343 
 March 11, 2020August 29, 2018
 (In thousands)(In thousands)
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization:      
Fuddruckers trade name and franchise agreements$29,486  $(13,506) $15,980  $29,486  $(12,752) $16,734  
Cheeseburger in Paradise trade name and license agreements146  (101) 45  146  (99) 47  
Intangible assets, net$29,632  $(13,607) $16,025  $29,632  $(12,851) $16,781  
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Goodwill,Under the going concern basis of accounting, goodwill, net of accumulated impairments, of approximately $1.9 million, was approximately $514$195 thousand as of March 11, 2020 and August 28, 2019, respectively. Goodwill has been allocated and impairment is assessed at the reporting level, which is the individual restaurants within our Fuddruckers and Cheeseburger in Paradise reporting segments that were acquired in fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2013, respectively. The net Goodwill balance at March 11, 2020 is comprised of amounts assigned to one Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant that is still operated by us, and the goodwill from the Fuddruckers acquisition in 2010. The Company performs a goodwill impairment test annually as of the end of the second fiscal quarter of each year and more frequently when negative conditions or a triggering event arises. Management prepares valuations for each of its restaurants using a discounted cash flow analysis (Level 3 inputs) to determine the fair value of each reporting unit for comparison with the reporting unit's carrying value in determining if there has been an impairment of goodwill at the reporting level.
26, 2020. The Company recorded 0 goodwill impairment charges during the two quarters12 week period ended March 11,November 18, 2020 and March 13, 2019.

the quarter ended December 18, 2019, respectively. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, there is 0 goodwill included on our statement of net assets in liquidation.
Note 12. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Discontinued Operations, Property Held for Sale and Store Closings
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Store Closings
WeUnder the going concern basis of accounting, we periodically evaluateevaluated long-lived assets held for use and held for sale whenever events or changes in circumstances indicateindicated that the carrying amount of those assets may not be recoverable. We analyzeanalyzed historical cash flows of operating locations and comparecompared results of poorer performing locations to more profitable locations. We also analyzeanalyzed lease terms, condition of the assets and related need for capital expenditures or repairs, as well as construction activity and the economic and market conditions in the surrounding area.

For assets held for use, we estimateestimated future cash flows using assumptions based on possible outcomes of the areas analyzed. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows arewere less than the carrying value of the location’s assets, we recordrecorded an impairment loss based on an estimate of discounted cash flows. The estimates of future cash flows, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, requirerequired management’s subjective judgments. Assumptions and estimates used includeincluded operating results, changes in working capital, discount rate, growth rate, anticipated net proceeds from disposition of the property and, if applicable, lease terms. The span of time for which future cash flows arewere estimated iswas often lengthy, increasing the sensitivity to assumptions made. The time span could be 20 to 25 years for newer properties, but only 5 to 10 years for older properties.
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Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the estimated future cash flows projected in the evaluation of long-lived assets cancould vary within a wide range of outcomes. We considerconsidered the likelihood of possible outcomes in determining the best estimate of future cash flows. The measurement for such an impairment loss iswas then based on the fair value of the asset as determined by discounted cash flows.
 
We recognized the following impairment charges to income from operations:
 Period EndedQuarter Ended
 November 18,
2020
December 18,
2019
 (12 weeks)(16 weeks)
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Net provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings$(85)$1,110 
Net loss on disposition of property and equipment117 30 
 $32 $1,140 
Effect on EPS:  
Basic$$(0.04)
Assuming dilution$$(0.04)
 Quarter Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings$1,770  $2,422  
Net gain on disposition of property and equipment(2,498) (12,501) 
 $(728) $(10,079) 
Effect on EPS:  
Basic$0.02  $0.34  
Assuming dilution$0.02  $0.34  

The $1.8$0.1 million net gain in provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings for the period ended November 18, 2020 is primarily related to a $0.7 million net gain on the termination of 7 leases where we permanently ceased operations and negotiated buyouts of the leases, partially offset by a $0.6 million write-off of the right-of-use asset for 1 of our leased locations.
The $1.1 million provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings for the two quartersquarter ended March 11, 2020December 18, 2019 was due primarily related to the impairment of certain surplus equipment written down to fair value and the right-of-use asset for two2 of our leased locations where we ceased operations during the period.

The $2.5 million net gain on disposition of propertyperiod and certain surplus equipment for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 was primarily related to gains on the sale of 2 previously held for sale properties partially offset by routine asset retirements.

The $2.4 million provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings for the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 was primarily related to assets at 8 property locations, 6 properties held for sale and 1 international joint venture investment written down to their fair values.

The $12.5 million net gain on disposition of property and equipment for the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 is primarily related to gains on the sale and leaseback of 2 properties partially offset by routine asset retirements.

value.
Discontinued Operations
 
As a result of the first quarter fiscal 2010 adoption of our Cash Flow Improvement and Capital Redeployment Plan, we reclassified 24 Luby’s Cafeterias to discontinued operations. AsUnder the going concern basis of March 11,accounting, at November 18, 2020, 1 non-operating location remainsremained held for sale.
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The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities for all discontinued operations:
 March 11,
2020
August 28,
2019
 (In thousands)
Property and equipment$1,813  $1,813  
Assets related to discontinued operations—non-current$1,813  $1,813  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities$ $14  
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current$ $14  
August 26,
2020
(In thousands)
Property and equipment$1,715 
Assets related to discontinued operations—non-current$1,715 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities$17 
Liabilities related to discontinued operations—current$17 

AsUnder the going concern basis of March 11, 2020, we had 1 property classified as discontinued operations. The asset carrying value of the owned property was approximately $1.8 million and is included in assets related to discontinued operations. We are actively marketing this property for sale. The asset carrying value at 1 other property with a ground lease, included in discontinued operations, was previously impaired to 0.
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The following table sets forth the sales and pretaxaccounting, losses reported from discontinued operations:
 Two Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)
 (In thousands)
Sales$—  $—  
Pretax loss$(17) $(13) 
Income tax expense from discontinued operations—  —  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$(17) $(13) 

The following table summarizes discontinued operations for the two quarters of fiscal12 week period ended November 18, 2020 and 2019:the quarter ended December 18, 2019 were not significant.  
 Two Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Discontinued operating loss$(17) $(13) 
Impairments—  —  
Pretax loss(17) (13) 
Income tax expense from discontinued operations—  —  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$(17) $(13) 
Effect on EPS from discontinued operations—basic$(0.00) $(0.00) 
Property Held for Sale
Under the going concern basis of accounting, property held for sale was accounted for as discussed below. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, all of our property is for sale and is recorded on the statement of net assets in liquidation at the amount of their estimated cash proceeds or other consideration from liquidation.
WeUnder the going concern basis of accounting, we periodically reviewreviewed long-lived assets against our plans to retain or ultimately dispose of properties. If we decidedecided to dispose of a property, it will bewas moved to property held for sale, actively marketed and recorded at fair value less transaction costs. We analyzeanalyzed market conditions each reporting period and recordrecorded additional impairments due to declines in market values of like assets. The fair value of the property iswas determined by observable inputs such as appraisals and prices of comparable properties in active markets for assets like ours. Gains arewere not recognized until the properties arewere sold.
PropertyUnder the going concern basis of accounting, property held for sale includesincluded unimproved land, closed restaurant properties, properties with operating restaurants that our Board of Directors hashad approved for sale, and related equipment for locations not classified as discontinued operations. The specific assets arewere valued at the lower of net depreciated value or net realizable value.
At March 11,August 26, 2020, and August 28, 2019 we had 12 and 1410 owned properties with a carrying value of approximately $13.8$11.2 million and $16.5 million, respectively, in property held for sale. During the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, 2 properties were sold that were previously classified as held for sale. The pretax profit (loss) for the disposal group of 12 locations operating for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and March 13, 2019 was a pretax gain of approximately $0.1 million and a pretax loss of approximately $0.1 million, respectively.
We are actively marketing the locations currently classified as property held for sale.

Abandoned Leased Facilities - Liability for Store Closings

As of March 11,December 16, 2020 and August 26, 2020, we classified 1011 and 18 leased restaurants located in Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, and Texasrestaurant locations as abandoned.abandoned, respectively. Although we remain obligated under the terms of the leases for the rent and other costs that may be associated with the leases, we decided to cease operations and we have no foreseeable plans to occupy the spaces as a company restaurant in the future. In connection withThe total liability represents the adoption of ASC 842 (see Note 1.), we reclassified the rent portionpresent value of the total amount of rent and other direct costs (such as common area costs, property taxes, and insurance allocated by the landlord) for the remaining lease term less the present value of any sublease income expected to be collected. During the quarter ended December 16, 2020, we settled and terminated 7 leases.
The liability for store closings in the amount of $1.0 million to operating lease liabilities-current. During the two quarters ended March 11,our abandoned leases at December 16, 2020 3 of the leases we considered abandonedand August 26, 2020 is as of August 28, 2019 expired and the operating lease liability-current of approximately $0.6 million for these 3 locations was reclassified to the liability for store closings. The liability at March 11,follows (in thousands):

December 16, 2020August 26, 2020
(Liquidation Basis)(Going Concern Basis)
Short-term lease liabilityN/A$365 
Long-term lease liabilityN/A2,348 
Operating lease liabilities$1,987 2,713 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities1,721 2,088 
Total$3,708 $4,801 

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2020 is equal to our estimate of direct costs for the remaining period of time the properties will be unoccupied as well as unpaid rent and direct costs for the 3 expired leases discussed above. Accrued lease termination expense liability was approximately $1.0 million and $1.4 million as of March 11, 2020 and August 28, 2019, respectively. 

Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements. 
Pending Claims
From time to time, the Company is subject to various private lawsuits, administrative proceedings, and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. A number of these lawsuits, proceedings, and claims may exist at any given time. These matters typically involve claims from guests, employees, and others related to issues common to the restaurant industry. The Company currently believes that the final disposition of these types of lawsuits, proceedings, and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. It is possible, however, that the Company’s future results of operations for a particular fiscal quarter or fiscal year could be impacted by changes in circumstances relating to lawsuits, proceedings, or claims.

Cheeseburger in Paradise Royalty Commitment

The license agreement and trade name relates to a perpetual license to use intangible assets including trademarks, service marks and publicity rights related to Cheeseburger in Paradise owned by Jimmy Buffett and affiliated entities. In return, the Company pays a royalty fee of 2.5% of gross sales, less discounts, at the Company's operating Cheeseburger in Paradise location to an entity owned or controlled by Jimmy Buffett. The trade name represents a respected brand with positive customer loyalty, and the Company intends to cultivate and protect the use of the trade name.
Note 14. Related Parties

Affiliate Services
Christopher J. Pappas, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer (see Subsequent Events section of Note 1. Basis of Presentation), and Harris J. Pappas, a former director of Company, own 2 restaurant related entities (the “Pappas entities”) that may, from time to time, may provide services to the Company and its subsidiaries, as detailed in the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement dated August 2, 2017 among the Company and the Pappas entities. Collectively, Messrs. Pappas and the Pappas entities own greater than 5 percent of the Company's common stock.
 
Under the terms of the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement, the Pappas entities may provide specialized (customized) equipment fabrication and basic equipment maintenance, including stainless steel stoves, shelving, rolling carts, and chef tables. The Company incurredWe received 0 and $13 thousandservices under the Amended and Restated Master Sales Agreement for custom-fabricated and refurbished equipment in the two quarters ended March 11,December 16, 2020 and March 13,December 18, 2019, respectively. Services provided under this agreement are subject to review and approval by the Finance and Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.
Operating Leases
In the third quarter of fiscal 2004, Messrs. Pappas became partners in a limited partnership which purchased a retail strip center in Houston, Texas. Messrs. Pappas collectively own a 50% limited partnership interest and a 50% general partnership interest in the limited partnership. A third party company manages the center. One of the Company’s restaurants has rented approximately 7% of the space in that center since July 1969. No changes were made to the Company’s lease terms as a result of the transfer of ownership of the center to the new partnership.
On November 22, 2006, the Company executed a new lease agreement with respect to this shopping center. Effective upon the Company’s relocation and occupancy into the new space in July 2008, the new lease agreement provides for a primary term of approximately 12 years with 2 subsequent five-yearfive-year options and gives the landlord an option to buy out the tenant on or after the calendar year 2015 by paying the then unamortized cost of improvements to the tenant. The Company pays rent of $22.00 per square foot plus maintenance, taxes, and insurance during the remaining primary term of the lease. Thereafter, the lease provides for increases in rent at set intervals. The new lease agreement was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the landlord agreed to abate the rent for April, 2020. We entered into an amendment to the lease, effective July 1, 2020, whereby (1) the lease was terminated early on December 31, 2020, (2) the rent for May and June of 2020 was abated and (3) commencing July 1, 2020 through the early termination date, the monthly rent was a fixed gross amount. The amendment was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. 
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In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, on March 12, 2014, the Company executed a new lease agreement with Pappas Restaurants, Inc. for one of our Fuddruckers locations in Houston, Texas. The lease providesprovided for a primary term of approximately six years with 2 subsequent five-yearfive-year options. Pursuant to the lease agreement, the Company paid $28.53 per square foot plus maintenance, taxes, and insurance from March 12, 2014 until May 31, 2020. Currently, the lease agreement provides for increases in rent at set intervals. The new lease agreement was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

In December 2019 we exercised the first five-year renewal option, effective June 1, 2020. The renewal was approved by the Finance and Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pappas Restaurants, Inc. agreed to abate the rent for April and May of 2020.
For the two quarters ended March 11,December 16, 2020 and March 13,December 18, 2019, affiliated rents incurred as a percentage of relative total Company cost was 0.58%0.72% and 0.57%0.50%, respectively. Rent payments under the two lease agreements described above were $300$105 thousand and $314$154 thousand, respectively.
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Key Management Personnel
TheMr. Paapas resigned his position as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2021. Previously, on December 11, 2017, the Company had entered into a new employment agreement with Christopher Pappas on December 11, 2017.Mr. Pappas. Under the employment agreement, which is no longer effective as of January 27, 2021 (see Subsequent Events section of Note 1. Basis of Presentation), the initial term of Mr. Pappas' employment ended on August 28, 2019 and automatically renewsrenewed for additional one year periods, unless terminated in accordance with its terms. Mr. Pappas continues to devote his primary time and business efforts to the Company while maintaining his role at Pappas Restaurants, Inc. The employment agreement washad been unanimously approved by the Executive Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of our Board of Directors as well as by the full Board. EffectiveBoard at that time. Previously, effective August 1, 2018, the Company and Christopher J.Mr. Pappas agreed to reduce his fixed annual base salary to one1 dollar.
 
Paulette Gerukos, Vice President of Human Resources of the Company, is the sister-in-law of Harris J. Pappas.

Note 15. Debt

The following table summarizes credit facility debt less current portionbalances at March 11,December 16, 2020 (liquidation basis) and August 28, 2019 (in thousands):26, 2020 (going concern basis), in thousands: 
   
March 11,
2020
August 28,
2019
December 16,
2020
August 26,
2020
Long-Term DebtLong-Term DebtLong-Term Debt(Liquidation Basis)(Going Concern Basis)
2018 Credit Agreement - Revolver2018 Credit Agreement - Revolver$8,600  $5,300  2018 Credit Agreement - Revolver$10,000 $10,000 
2018 Credit Agreement - Term Loan45,067  43,399  
2018 Credit Agreement - Term Loans2018 Credit Agreement - Term Loans36,583 36,583 
Total credit facility debtTotal credit facility debt53,667  48,699  Total credit facility debt46,583 46,583 
2020 PPP Loan2020 PPP Loan10,000 10,000 
Total Long-Term DebtTotal Long-Term DebtN/A56,583 
Less:Less:Less:
Unamortized debt issue costsUnamortized debt issue costs(1,630) (1,887) Unamortized debt issue costsN/A(1,410)
Unamortized debt discountUnamortized debt discount(1,202) (1,373) Unamortized debt discountN/A(1,055)
Total credit facility debt, less unamortized debt issuance costs50,835  45,439  
Total long-term debt, less unamortized debt issuance costsTotal long-term debt, less unamortized debt issuance costsN/A54,118 
Current portion of credit facility debtCurrent portion of credit facility debt2,567  —  Current portion of credit facility debtN/A
Credit facility debt, less current portion$48,268  $45,439  
Long-term debt, less current portionLong-term debt, less current portionN/A$54,118 

PPP Loan
On April 21, 2020. we entered into a promissory note with Texas Capital Bank, N.A., ("TCB") effective April 12, 2020, that provides for a loan in the amount of $10.0 million (the 'PPP Loan") pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). The PPP Loan is subject to forgiveness under the PPP upon our request to the extent that the proceeds are used to pay expenses permitted by the PPP, including payroll costs, covered rent and mortgage obligations, and covered utility payments. The PPP Loan matures on April 12, 2022, two years from the commencement date and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum.
On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “new Act”) was signed into law and made significant changes to the PPP to provide additional relief for borrowers under the PPP. The new Act increased flexibility for businesses that were unable to operate as normal due to COVID-19 related restrictions. The new Act extended the period that businesses have to use PPP funds to qualify for loan forgiveness to 24 weeks, up from 8 weeks under the original rules, relaxed the requirements that loan recipients must adhere to in order to qualify for loan forgiveness, and extended the payment deferral period to the earlier of the date when the amount of loan forgiveness is determined by the SBA and lender or 10 months after the 24 week covered period ends. Initially, all payments were to be deferred for six months. Under the new Act, payments are deferred until the SBA remits any loan forgiveness amount to the lender, TCB in the case of the Company. Interest accrues over the entire period of the PPP Loan for the portion of the PPP that is not ultimately forgiven.
On November 12, 2020, we submitted an application for forgiveness of the entire $10.0 million due on the PPP Loan. Notwithstanding our application for loan forgiveness, we are unable to predict the actual amount of loan forgiveness that will be approved. As of December 16, 2020, we were in full compliance with all covenants with respect to the PPP Loan. See Note 1. Basis of Presentation, Subsequent Events.
2018 Credit Agreement
On December 13, 2018, the Companywe entered into a credit agreement (as amended by the First Amendment (as(amended as defined below), the “2018 Credit“Credit Agreement”) among the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and a subsidiary of MSD Capital, MSD PCOF Partners VI, LLC
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(“MSD”), as Administrative Agent, pursuant to which the lenders party thereto agreed to make loans to the Company from time to time up to an aggregate principal amount of $80 million consisting of a $10 million revolving credit facility (the “2018 Revolver”“Revolver”), a $10 million delayed draw term loan (“2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan”), and a $60 million term loan (the “2018 Term“Term Loan”, and together with the 2018 Revolver and the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan, the “2018 Credit“Credit Facility”). The 2018 Credit Facility terminates on, and all amounts owing thereunder must be repaid on, December 13, 2023.
On July 31, 2019, the Companywe entered into the First Amendment to the 2018 Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”) to extend the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan expiration date for up to one year to the earlier to occur of (a) the date on which the commitments under the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan have been terminated or reduced to zero0 in accordance with the terms
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of the 2018 Credit Agreement and (b) September 13, 2020. On December 18, 2019, the Companywe entered into the Second Amendment to the 2018 Credit Agreement which did not change any terms of the agreement permanently. The amendment only decreased the amount of mandatory prepayment related to the sale of two properties in the .quarterquarter ended March 11, 2020. See Note 2. Subsequent Events for discussion ofWe entered into the Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated April 21, 2020 (the "Third Amendment"). The Third Amendment permitted us to incur indebtedness under the PPP Loan and terminated the $5.0 million undrawn portion of the delayed draw term loan upon receipt of the PPP Loan. On August 21, 2020, we entered subsequentinto the Fourth Amendment to the endCredit Agreement that decreased the amount of mandatory prepayments related to the sale of two properties in the quarter ended August 26, 2020. No other terms of the second quarter of fiscal 2020..agreement were changed permanently by this amendment.
Borrowings under the 2018 Revolver, 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan, and 2018 Term Loan will bear interest at the London InterBank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 7.75% per annum. Interest is payable quarterly and accrues daily. Under the terms of the 2018 Credit Agreement, the maximum amount of interest payable, based on the aggregate principal amount of $80.0 million and interest rates in effect at December 13, 2018, in the next 12 months was required to be prefunded at the closing date of the 2018 Credit Agreement. The prefunded amount at March 11,December 16, 2020 of approximately $6.1$4.1 million is recorded in restricted cash and cash equivalents on the Company'sour consolidated balance sheet.statement of net asset in liquidation. LIBOR is set to terminate in December 2021. We expect to agree to a replacement rate with MSD prior to the LIBOR termination.
The 2018 Credit Facility is subject to the following minimum amortization payments: 1st anniversary: $10.0 million; 2nd anniversary: $10.0 million; 3rd anniversary: $15.0 million; and 4th anniversary: $15.0 million.
As of December 16, 2020, we have approximately $6.6 million principal payments due under the Credit Facility in the next 12 months.
The Company also payspaid a quarterly commitment fee based on the unused portion of the 2018 Revolver and the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan at 0.50% per annum. Voluntary prepayments, refinancing and asset dispositions constituting a sale of all or substantially all assets, under the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan and the 2018 Term Loan are subject to a make whole premium during years one and two equal to the present value of all interest otherwise owed from the date of the prepayment through the end of year two, a 2.0% fee during year three, and a 1.0% fee during year four. Finally, the Company paid to the lenders a one-time fee of $1.6 million in connection with the closing of the 2018 Credit Facility.
Indebtedness under the 2018 Credit Facility is secured by a security interest in, among other things, all of the Company’sour present and future personal property (other than certain excluded assets), all of the personal property of itsour guarantors (other than certain excluded assets) and all Mortgaged Property (as defined in the 2018 Credit Agreement) of the Company and its subsidiaries. Under the Credit Facility, 80% of net proceeds from asset sales, including real property sales, are applied as mandatory prepayments of our Term Loan.
The 2018 Credit Facility contains customary covenants and restrictions on the Company’sour ability to engage in certain activities, including financial performance covenants, asset sales and acquisitions, and contains customary events of default. Specifically, among other things, the Company iswe are required to maintain minimum Liquidity (as defined in the 2018 Credit Agreement) of $3.0 million as of the last day of each fiscal quarter and a minimum Asset Coverage Ratio (as defined in the 2018 Credit Agreement) of 2.50 to 1.00. As of March 11,December 16, 2020, the Company waswe were in full compliance with all covenants with respect to the 2018 Credit Facility.
All amounts owing by the Company under the 2018 Credit Facility are guaranteed by the subsidiaries of the Company.
As of March 11,December 16, 2020, we had approximately $1.7$1.8 million committed under letters of credit, which are used as security for the payment of insurance obligations and are fully cash collateralized, and approximately $0.1 million$18 thousand in other indebtedness.
As of June 5, 2020,February 1, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the terms of the 2018 Credit Agreement.
2016 Credit Agreement
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On December 13, 2018, the 2016 Credit Agreement was terminated with all outstanding amounts paid in full.


Note 16. Share-Based and Other Compensation
Matters
We have 2 active share basedshare-based stock plans, the Luby's Incentive Stock Plan, as amended and restated effective December 5, 2015 (the "Employee Stock Plan") and the Non-employee Director Stock Plan, as amended and restated effective February 9, 2018. Both plans authorize the granting of stock options, restricted stock, and other types of awards consistent with the purpose of the plans.
Of the aggregate 2.1 millionAs of December 16, 2020, 0 shares approvedremain available for future issuance under the Non-employee Director Stock Plan, as amended, 1.8 million options, restricted stock units and restricted stock awards have been granted to date, and 0.1 million options were canceled or expired and added back into the plan since the plan’s inception. As of March 11, 2020, approximately 0.4 million shares remain available for future issuance.Plan. Compensation costs for share-based payment arrangements under the Non-employee Director Stock Plan, recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses, for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and March 13, 2019 was approximately $390$158 thousand and $289 thousand, respectively, and approximately $237 thousand and $168$153 thousand for the quarters12 weeks ended March 11,November 18, 2020 and March 13,the quarter ended December 18, 2019, respectively.

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Of the aggregate 4.1 million shares approved for issuance under the Employee Stock Plan, as amended, 7.37.4 million options and restricted stock units have been granted to date, and 4.55.2 million options and restricted stock units were canceled or expired and added back into the plan since the plan’s inception in 2005. As of March 11,December 16, 2020, approximately 1.41.9 million shares remain available for future issuance. Compensation costs for share-based payment arrangements under the Employee Stock Plan, recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses, for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and March 13, 2019 was approximately $136$25 thousand and $296 thousand, respectively, and approximately $40 thousand and $113$212 thousand, respectively, for the quarters12 weeks ended March 11,November 18, 2020 and March 13,the quarter ended December 18, 2019.
Stock Options
Stock options granted under either the Employee Stock Plan or the Non-employee Director Stock Plan have exercise prices equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant.
 
Option awards under the Non-employee Director Stock Plan generally vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years from the grant date. NaN options were granted under the Non-employee Director Stock Plan in the two quartersquarter ended March 11,December 16, 2020. NaN options to purchase shares were outstanding under this planthe Non-employee Director Stock Plan as of March 11,December 16, 2020.
 
Options granted under the Employee Stock Plan generally vest 50% on the first anniversary date of the grant date, 25% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 25% on the third anniversary of the grant date, with all options expiring ten years from the grant date. NaN options were granted in the two quartersquarter ended March 11,December 16, 2020. Options to purchase 1,174,247849,970 shares at option prices of $2.82 to $5.95 per share remain outstanding as of March 11,December 16, 2020.
 
A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the two quartersquarter ended March 11,December 16, 2020 is presented in the following table:
 Shares
Under
Fixed
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  (Per share)(In years)(In thousands)
Outstanding at August 28, 20191,387,412  $4.06  5.7$—  
Cancelled / Forfeited(53,165) $4.54  —  —  
Expired(160,000) $3.44  —  —  
Outstanding at March 11, 20201,174,247  $4.12  5.9$—  
Exercisable at March 11, 20201,108,153  $4.20  5.8$—  

 Shares
Under
Fixed
Options
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  (Per share)(In years)(In thousands)
Outstanding at August 26, 2020860,501 $4.07 5.0$
Expired(10,531)$5.39 — — 
Outstanding at December 16, 2020849,970 $4.05 4.7$5.0 
Exercisable at December 16, 2020849,970 $4.05 4.7$5.0 
The intrinsic value for stock options is defined as the difference between the current market value, or closing price on March 11,December 16, 2020, and the grant price on the measurement dates in the table above.

At March 11,December 16, 2020, there was approximately $46 thousand of totalis 0 unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options that are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.7 years.options. 
Restricted Stock Units
Grants of restricted stock units consist of the Company’s common stock and generally vest after three years. All restricted stock units are cliff-vested. Restricted stock units are valued at the closing market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant.
 
A summary of the Company’s restricted stock unit activity during the two quartersquarter ended March 11,December 16, 2020 is presented in the following table:
 
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 Restricted
Stock
Units
Weighted
Average
Fair Value
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
  (Per share)(In years)
Unvested at August 28, 2019274,009  $3.40  1.2
Granted65,236  $2.27  —  
Vested(121,111) $4.27  —  
Unvested at March 11, 2020  218,134  $2.62  2.1
At March 11, 2020, there was approximately $0.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years.

 Restricted
Stock
Units
Weighted
Average
Fair Value
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
  (Per share)(In years)
Unvested at August 26, 2020173,808 $2.57 2.0
Vested(52,782)$2.80 — 
Unvested at December 16, 2020121,026 $2.47 2.0
Performance Based Incentive Plan

The 2018 TSR Performance Based Incentive Plan (the "2018 TSR Plan") providesprovided for a specified number of shares of common stock under the Employee Stock Plan based on the total shareholder return ranking compared to a selection of peer companies over a period of three years. The grant date fair value of the 2018 TSR Plan was determined based on a Monte Carlo simulation model for a period of three years. The target number of shares for distribution at 100% of the award was 373,294 on the grant date. The 2018 TSR Plan iswas accounted for as an equity award since it provides for a specified number of shares. The expense for this plan year iswas amortized over a period of three years based on 100% target award. The three years measurement period ended on August 26, 2020. Based on our total shareholder return ranking, no shares were vested and distributed.
Non-cash compensation expense related to the Company'sour 2018 TSR Performance Based Incentive Plans,Plan, recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses, was approximately $207 thousand and $237$118 thousand in the two quartersquarter ended March 11, 2020 and March 13, 2019, respectively, and approximately $89 thousand and $118 thousand, respectively in the quarters ended March 11, 2020 and March 13,December 18, 2019.
A summary of the Company’s restricted stock Performance Based Incentive Plan activity during the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 is presented in the following table:
UnitsWeighted
Average
Fair Value
  (Per share)
Unvested at August 28, 2019266,443  $3.68  
Unvested at March 11, 2020266,443  $3.68  

At March 11, 2020, there was approximately $0.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to 2018 TSR Performance Based Incentive Plan that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.5 years.

Restricted Stock Awards
Under the Non-employee Director Stock Plan, directors may be grantedreceived grants of restricted stock in lieu of cash payments, for all or a portion of their compensation as directors. Directors may receivereceived a 20% premium of additional restricted stock by opting to receive stock over a minimum required amount of stock, in lieu of cash. The number of shares granted iswas valued at the average of the high and low price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant. Restricted stock awards vest when granted because they are granted in lieu of a cash payment. However, directors are restricted from selling their shares until after the third anniversary of the date of the grant. As of December 16, 2020, there are no shares available for issuance under the Non-employee Director Stock Plan and future directors compensation will be paid in cash.
Cash and Restricted Share Bonus Plan
On August 12, 2020, the Board of Directors approved a bonus opportunity agreement by which 5 members of management, including the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Accounting Officer are eligible to receive both a cash bonus and a restricted stock award bonus (collectively, the "retention awards"). The retention awards are intended to retain certain key employees in their roles with the Company and to carry out the Plan of Dissolution. A portion of the retention awards is earned for each of the closing of the sale of (1) our CCS business line, (2) the Fuddruckers business line and (3) 30 or more of our Luby's Cafeterias (each being a "Triggering Event"). The cash bonus will be paid on the next payroll cycle following such Triggering Event. The restricted stock award will be considered earned as of such Triggering Event and shall vest on the 1st anniversary of the Triggering Event, unless the individual's employment with us is terminated prior to the restriction lapsing. The total cash bonus available to be earned is $0.2 million. The total number of restricted stock available to be earned is 127,000 shares. The grant date for the restricted stock award was August 25, 2020 and the grant date fair value was $139 thousand, based on the average share price of our common stock on the grant date of $1.095.
Severance Agreements
On August 12, 2020, the Board of Directors approved severance agreements for 8 members of management, including the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Accounting Officer. The agreements provide for a separation payment upon (1) termination by the Company of employment without cause (as defined in the severance agreement), (2) resignation for Good Reason (as defined in the Appendix to the severance agreement), in either case the individual ceases to be employed by us or a successor to all or part of our business. The separation payment will not be paid if the individual is offered, but declines comparable employment with a successor. The separation payment is calculated as a percentage of the individual's annual base salary, ranging from 25% to 100% The total amount of severance that would be paid as of December 16, 2020 is $1.0 million.
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Note 17. Earnings Per Share

(Going Concern Basis)
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of diluted net income per share, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options determined using the treasury stock method. Stock options excluded from the computation of net income per share for the two quarters12 week period ended ended March 11,November 18, 2020 and March 13, 2019 and the quarter ended March 11, 2020December 18, 2019 include 1,174,247 shares, 1,464,010849,970 shares and 1,174,247 shares, respectively, with exercise prices exceeding market prices whose inclusion would also be anti-dilutive.

The components of basic and diluted net loss per share are as follows:
 
Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended Period EndedQuarter Ended
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
November 18,
2020
December 18,
2019
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks) (12 weeks)(16 weeks)
(In thousands, except per share data) (In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:Numerator:  Numerator:  
Loss from continuing operationsLoss from continuing operations$(3,797) $6,640  $(12,124) $(843) Loss from continuing operations$(3,003)$(8,327)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxesLoss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(6) (8) (17) (13) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(16)(11)
NET INCOME (LOSS)NET INCOME (LOSS)$(3,803) $6,632  $(12,141) $(856) NET INCOME (LOSS)$(3,019)$(8,338)
Denominator:Denominator:  Denominator:  
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average sharesDenominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares30,215  29,769  30,123  29,671  Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares30,662 30,054 
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:Effect of potentially dilutive securities:  Effect of potentially dilutive securities:  
Employee and non-employee stock optionsEmployee and non-employee stock options—  30  —  —  Employee and non-employee stock options
Denominator for earnings per share assuming dilutionDenominator for earnings per share assuming dilution30,215  29,799  30,123  29,671  Denominator for earnings per share assuming dilution30,662 30,054 
    
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations:
Basic$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Assuming dilution$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Loss per share from continuing operations:Loss per share from continuing operations:
Basic and dilutedBasic and diluted$(0.10)$(0.28)
Loss per share from discontinued operations:Loss per share from discontinued operations:Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Basic$0.00  $0.00  $0.00  $0.00  
Assuming dilution$0.00  $0.00  $0.00  $0.00  
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Assuming dilution$(0.13) $0.22  $(0.40) $(0.03) 
Basic and dilutedBasic and diluted$0.00 $0.00 
Loss per share:Loss per share:
Basic and dilutedBasic and diluted$(0.10)$(0.28)

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Note 18: Shareholder Rights Plan
On February 15, 2018, the Board of Directors adopted a shareholder rights plan with a 10% triggering threshold and declared a dividend distribution of one right initially representing the right to purchase one half of a share of Luby’s common stock, upon specified terms and conditions. The rights plan was effective immediately.
The Board adopted the shareholder rights plan in view of the concentrated ownership of Luby’s common stock as a means to ensure that all of Luby’s stockholders are treated equally. The shareholder rights plan is designed to limit the ability of any person or group to gain control of Luby’s without paying all of Luby’s stockholders a premium for that control. The shareholder rights plan was not adopted in response to any specific takeover bid or other plan or proposal to acquire control of Luby’s.
If a person or group acquires 10% or more of the outstanding shares of Luby’s common stock (including in the form of synthetic ownership through derivative positions), each right will entitle its holder (other than such person or members of such group) to purchase, for $12,$12.00, a number of shares of Luby’s common stock having a then-current market value of twice such price. The rights plan exempts any person or group owning 10% or more (35.5% or more in the case of Harris J. Pappas, Christopher J. Pappas and their respective affiliates and associates) of Luby’s common stock immediately prior to the adoption of the rights plan. However, the rights will be exercisable if any such person or group acquires any additional shares of Luby’s common stock (including through derivative positions) other than as a result of equity grants made by Luby’s to its directors, officers or employees in their capacities as such.
Prior to the acquisition by a person or group of beneficial ownership of 10% or more of the outstanding shares of Luby’s common stock, the rights are redeemable for $0.01 per right at the option of Luby’s Board of Directors.
The dividend distribution was made on February 28, 2018 to stockholders of record on that date. Unless and until a triggering event occurs and the rights become exercisable, the rights will trade with shares of Luby’s common stock.
Luby’s financial condition, operations, and earnings per share waswere not affected by the adoption of the shareholder rights plan.
On February 11, 2019, the Board of Directors approved the first amendment to the shareholder rights plan extending the term of the shareholder rights plan to February 15, 2020.
On February 14, 2020, the Board of Directors approved the second amendment to the shareholder rights plan extending the term of the plan to February 15, 2021. On November 17, 2020, the Company's shareholders ratified the shareholder rights plan.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes for the quarter ended March 11,December 16, 2020 included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10 (this “Form 10-Q”), and the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 28, 2019.
The following presents an analysis of the results and financial condition of our continuing operations. Except where indicated otherwise, the results of discontinued operations are excluded from this discussion.

The following table sets forth selected operating data as a percentage of total sales (unless otherwise noted) for the periods indicated. All information is derived from the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Percentages in the table on the following page may not total due to rounding.

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 Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks)
Restaurant sales88.1 %87.8 %87.9 %88.2 %
Culinary contract services10.2 %10.1 %10.2 %9.6 %
Franchise revenue1.7 %1.9 %1.8 %2.1 %
Vending revenue— %0.1 %0.1 %0.1 %
TOTAL SALES100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
STORE COSTS AND EXPENSES:  
(As a percentage of restaurant sales)  
Cost of food28.8 %27.8 %28.7 %27.6 %
Payroll and related costs39.4 %37.8 %38.8 %37.9 %
Other operating expenses16.7 %17.5 %17.3 %17.8 %
Occupancy costs6.3 %6.4 %6.1 %6.4 %
Vending revenue— %(0.1)%(0.1)%(0.1)%
Store level profit8.9 %10.7 %9.2 %10.4 %
COMPANY COSTS AND EXPENSES:  
(As a percentage of total sales)  
Opening costs0.0 %0.0 %0.0 %0.0 %
Depreciation and amortization3.9 %4.3 %3.9 %4.6 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses9.9 %10.4 %10.4 %10.0 %
Other Charges2.2 %1.7 %1.7 %1.4 %
Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings1.0 %1.6 %1.1 %1.4 %
Net gain on disposition of property and equipment(3.7)%(17.0)%(1.5)%(7.0)%
Culinary Contract Services Costs  
(As a percentage of Culinary Contract Services sales)  
Cost of culinary contract services91.5 %89.0 %91.5 %91.2 %
Culinary segment profit8.5 %11.0 %8.5 %8.8 %
Franchise Operations Costs  
(As a percentage of Franchise revenue)
  
Cost of franchise operations35.3 %17.4 %34.0 %14.2 %
Franchise segment profit64.7 %82.6 %66.0 %85.8 %
(As a percentage of total sales)  
Total costs and expenses
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS(3.5)%11.0 %(5.5)%1.4 %
Interest income0.0 %0.0 %0.0 %0.0 %
Interest expense(2.1)%(2.1)%(2.1)%(1.8)%
Other income, net0.2 %0.1 %0.2 %0.0 %
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations(5.4)%9.0 %(7.3)%(0.4)%
Provision for income taxes0.1 %0.1 %0.1 %0.1 %
Income (loss) from continuing operations(5.5)%8.9 %(7.4)%(0.5)%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes0.0 %0.0 %0.0 %0.0 %
NET INCOME (LOSS)(5.5)%8.9 %(7.4)%(0.5)%
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Although store level profit, defined as restaurant sales less cost of food, payroll and related costs, other operating expenses, and occupancy costs is a non-GAAP measure, we believe its presentation is useful because it explicitly shows the results of our most significant reportable segment. The following table reconciles between store level profit, a non-GAAP measure, to loss from continuing operations, a GAAP measure:
 Quarter EndedTwo Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (12 weeks)(12 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks)
 (In thousands)(In thousands)
Store level profit$5,376  $7,006  $13,184  $16,233  
Plus:    
Sales from culinary contract services6,998  7,543  16,772  17,039  
Sales from franchise operations1,158  1,421  2,865  3,644  
Less:    
Opening costs 11  14  44  
Cost of culinary contract services6,400  6,717  15,348  15,532  
Cost of franchise operations409  247  974  519  
Depreciation and amortization2,677  3,222  6,440  8,126  
Selling, general and administrative expenses6,816  7,753  16,974  17,763  
Other Charges1,509  1,263  2,748  2,477  
Provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings661  1,195  1,770  2,422  
Net gain on disposition of property and equipment(2,527) (12,651) (2,498) (12,501) 
Interest income(5) (19) (28) (19) 
Interest expense1,473  1,554  3,435  3,269  
Other income, net(148) (55) (388) (86) 
Provision for income taxes62  93  156  213  
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(3,797) $6,640  $(12,124) $(843) 
26, 2020
The following table shows our restaurant unit count as of August 28, 201926, 2020 and March 11,December 16, 2020.
Restaurant Counts:
 August 28,
2019
FY20 YTDQ2
Openings
FY20 YTDQ2
Closings
March 11,
2020
Luby’s Cafeterias79  —  (1) 78  
Fuddruckers Restaurants44  —  (5) 39  
Cheeseburger in Paradise —  —   
Total124  —  (6) 118  
 August 26,
2020
FY21 YTDQ1
Openings
FY21 YTDQ1
Closings
December 16,
2020
Luby’s cafeterias61 — (2)59 
Fuddruckers restaurants24 — — 24 
Total85 — (2)83 
 








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Overview
Luby’s, Inc. (“Luby’s”, the “Company”, "we", "us", or "our") is a multi-branded company operating in the restaurant industry and in the contract food services industry. Our primary brands include Luby’s Cafeteria, Fuddruckers - World’s Greatest Hamburgers®, Luby’s Culinary Contract Services and Cheeseburger in Paradise.
We are headquartered in Houston, Texas. Our corporate headquarters is located at 13111 Northwest Freeway, Suite 600, Houston, Texas 77040, and our telephone number at that address is (713) 329-6800. Our website is www.lubysinc.com. The information on our website is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this Form 10-Q or incorporated by reference into any of our other filings with the SEC.
As of March 11, 2020, we owned and operated 118 restaurants, of which 78 are traditional cafeterias, 39 are gourmet hamburger restaurants, and one is a casual dining restaurant and bar. These establishments are located in close proximity to retail centers, business developments and residential areas mostly throughout the United States. Included in the 118 restaurants that we own and operate are 12 restaurants located at six property locations where we operate a side-by-side Luby’s Cafeteria and Fuddruckers on the same property. We refer to these locations as “Combo locations.”
As of March 11, 2020, we operated 28 Culinary Contract Services locations. We operated 22 of these locations in the Houston, Texas area, three in Dallas, Texas, three in the Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley, two in San Antonio, Texas, one in northwest Texas one in Kansas, and one in North Carolina. Luby’s Culinary Contract Services currently provides food service management to hospitals, corporate dining facilities, sports stadiums, and a senior care facility.
As of March 11, 2020, we had 37 franchise owners operating 90 Fuddruckers restaurants. Our largest 6 franchise owners own five to twelve restaurants each and 12 franchise owners each own two to four restaurants. The 19 remaining franchise owners each own one restaurant.

Recent Developments

Special Committee Update
On June 3, 2020, the Company announced that, upon the recommendationAs more fully discussed at Part II, Item 5. Other Information, Christopher J. Pappas tendered his resignation as President and CEO of a Special Committee ofLuby’s, Inc., effective January 27, 2021 and the Board of Directors appointed John Garilli as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Pappas remains a member of the fullCompany's Board of Directors.
Overview
Prior to Adoption of the Plan of Liquidation
The consolidated financial statements prior to November 19, 2020 were prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
Plan of Liquidation
On November 17, 2020 our shareholders approved a plan to pursue the Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution (the “Plan of Liquidation“ or the “Plan”). The Plan provides for an orderly sale of the Company’s operating divisionsour businesses, operations, and assets, including its real estate, assets, and distribute the net proceeds to stockholders after payment of the Company’s debtsour liabilities and other obligations.During the sale process, certain of the Company’s restaurants will remain open to continue serving our guests.The decision by the Company’s Board of Directors follows a comprehensive review of the Company’s operationsobligations, and assets led by a Special Committee, which reviewed a range of strategic alternatives available to the Company with the objective of maximizing stockholder value.
The Company has not established a definitive timeframe for completing this process which most likely will lead to the adoption by the Board of Directors of a formal plan of sale and proceeds distribution followed by an orderly wind down of any remaining operations. Suchoperations and dissolution of the Company. We intend to attempt to convert all of our assets into cash, satisfy or resolve our remaining liabilities and obligations, including contingent liabilities, claims and costs associated with the liquidation of the Company, and then file a certificate of dissolution with the state of Delaware. The assets to be sold include our Luby's Cafeterias, Fuddruckers, and Culinary Contract Services ("CCS") operating divisions, as well as our real estate. We currently anticipate that our common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") upon the filing of the certificate of dissolution, which is not expected to occur until the earlier of the completion of all or substantially all of the asset sales or three years. The delisting of our common stock may occur sooner in accordance with the applicable rules of the NYSE.
Following the Adoption of the Plan of Liquidation
We have determined, as a result of the approval of the Plan by our shareholders, that liquidation is imminent, as defined in ASC 205-30 Financial Statement Presentation, Liquidation Basis of Accounting. Liquidation is considered imminent when the likelihood is remote that we will return from liquidation and either (a) the Plan is approved by the person or persons with the authority to make such a plan effective and the likelihood is remote that the execution of the Plan will be blocked by other parties, or (b) the Plan is being imposed by other forces (for example, involuntary bankruptcy).
Accordingly, we have changed our basis of accounting from the going concern basis to the liquidation basis effective November 19, 2020. Although shareholder approval of the Plan occurred on November 17, 2020, we are using the liquidation basis of accounting effective November 19, 2020 as a convenience date. Any activity between November 17, 2020 and November 19, 2020 would not be materially different under the liquidation basis of accounting.
The liquidation basis of accounting differs significantly from the going concern basis, as summarized below.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statements of operations, equity and cash flows are no longer presented.
The liquidation basis of accounting requires a statement of net assets in liquidation, a statement of changes in net assets in liquidation and all disclosures necessary to present relevant information about our expected resources in liquidation. The liquidation basis of accounting may only be applied prospectively from the day liquidation becomes imminent and the initial
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statement of changes in net assets in liquidation may present only changes in net assets that occurred during the period since that date.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, our assets are measured at their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the amount of their estimated cash proceeds or other consideration from liquidation, based on current contracts, estimates and other indications of sales value, and may include previously unrecognized assets that we may expect to either sell in the course of our liquidation or use in settling liabilities, such as trademarks or other intangibles. In developing these estimates, we utilized third party valuation experts, investment bankers, real estate brokers, the expertise of members of the Special Committee of our Board of Directors, and forecasts generated by our management.For estimated real estate values, we considered comparable sales transactions, our past experience selling real estate assets of the Company, and, in certain instances, indicative offers, as well as capitalization rates observed for income-producing real estate. For estimated business unit valuations we considered estimated values of the economic components of possible transactions, the value of a buyer assuming certain liabilities in a purchase transaction, and, in certain instances, indicative offers, as well as, the probabilities of certain outcomes. Estimates for the liquidation value of the business units, or subset of operating restaurants, were also tested for reasonableness through a multiple of historical and projected business cash flows. All estimates by nature involve a large degree of judgement and sensitivity to the underlying assumptions.
The liquidation basis of accounting requires us to accrue and present separately, without discounting, the estimated disposal and other costs, including any costs associated with the sale or settlement of our assets and proceeds distribution, if adopted byliabilities and the Board,estimated operating income or loss that we reasonably expect to incur, including providing for federal income taxes during the remaining expected duration of the liquidation period. In addition, deferred tax assets previously provided for under the going concern basis of accounting, which include net operating losses and other tax credits, may be realized partially or in full, subject to IRS limitations, to offset taxable income we expect to generate from the liquidation process.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we will recognize liabilities as they would require stockholder approval.have been recognized under the going concern basis as adjusted for the timing assumptions related to the liquidation process and they will not be reduced to expected settlement values prior to settlement.
These estimates will be periodically reviewed and adjusted as appropriate. There can be no assurance such a plan of sale and proceeds distributionthat these estimated values will be adoptedrealized. Such amounts should not be taken as an indication of the timing or the amount of future distributions or our actual dissolution.
The valuation of our assets and liabilities, as described above, represents estimates, based on present facts and circumstances, of the net realizable value of the assets and costs associated with carrying out the Plan. The actual values and costs associated with carrying out the Plan may differ from amounts reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements because of the Plan's inherent uncertainty. These differences may be material. In particular, these estimates will vary with the length of time necessary to complete the Plan. It is currently anticipated that a majority of our assets will be sold by December 31, 2021, with a final liquidation by June 30, 2022; however, it is likely that the Board or approved by stockholders.full realization of proceeds from these sales will extend beyond that date.
Net assets in liquidation represents the estimated liquidation value to holders of common shares upon liquidation. The net assets in liquidation at December 16, 2020 would result in liquidating distributions of approximately $3.82 per common share based on the number of common shares outstanding at that date. This estimate is dependent on projections of costs and expenses to be incurred during the period required to complete the Plan and the realization of estimated net realizable value of our properties and business units. There is inherent uncertainty with these estimates, and they could change materially based on the timing of business and property sales, the performance of the underlying assets, any changes in the underlying assumptions of the projected cash flows, as well as the ultimate vesting of outstanding restricted share awards and exercise of vested stock option The Company has retained Duff & Phelps Securities, LLCestimated liquidating distributions per share on a fully diluted basis, assuming all restricted stock awards vest and all in-the-money stock options. are exercised, is not materially different from the amount stated above. It is not possible to assist itpredict with certainty the sale of Luby’s Cafeteriatiming or aggregate amount which may ultimately be distributed to our shareholders and Culinary Contract Services and has retained Brookwood Associates LLC to assist it withno assurance can be given that the sale of Fuddruckers.

distributions will equal or exceed the estimate presented in these consolidated financial statements.
COVID-19 Pandemic
The novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) pandemic has had a significant impact on our level of operations, guest behavior, guest traffic, and the number of locations where we and our Fuddruckers franchisees operate. As a result, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, we modified our business operations within our restaurants and significantly reduced staffing at our corporate support office.
On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the novel coronavirus disease ("COVID-19") pandemic. On March 19, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas issued a public health disaster for the state of Texas to bring the entire state in line with CDC guidelines including, (1) closing of schools statewide, (2) ban on dine-in eating and gatherings of groups of more than 10 people, and (3) closing of gyms and bars. Governor Abbott followed with an essential services order on March 31, 2020, requiring anyone who is not considered an essential, critical infrastructure worker to stay home except for essential activity, essential businesses, essential government functions and critical care facilities. Most other states, including those states where we operate, have issued similar orders. The governor of Texas began relaxing some restrictions on businesses operating in Texas beginning May 1, 2020, which permitted a gradual reopening of businesses, including restaurants, with modified operations..
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The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the United States economy, our operations and those of third parties on which we rely. Beginning on March 17, 2020, we began suspending on-premise dining at our restaurants and substantially all employees at those locations were placed on furlough. By March 31, 2020 we had suspended on-premise dining at all 118 of our company-owned restaurants and had suspended all operations at 50 of our Luby's Cafeteria's, 36 company-owned Fuddruckers restaurants and our one Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant. The 28 Luby's Cafeteria's and 3 Fuddruckers restaurants that remained open were providing take-out, drive-through and curbside pickup, or delivery with reduced operating hours and on-site staff. In addition, more than 50 percent of our general and administrative staff were placed on furlough and salaries were temporarily reduced by 50 percent for the remaining general and administrative staff and other salaried employees, including all senior management. Furthermore, our franchise owners suspended operations or moved to limited food-to-go operations at their locations, reducing the number of franchise locations in operation to 37 from 90.
Beginning in May 2020, we began to gradually reopen the dining rooms with state-mandated limits on guest capacity at the 28 Luby's locations and 3 Fuddruckers locations that had been previously operating with food-to-go service only. We also began to reopen restaurants that were temporarily closed. As of the date of this filing, there were 31 Luby's Cafeteria's and 8 Fuddruckers restaurants operating, all of which had their dining rooms open at limited capacity; these restaurants were operating at approximately 75% to 80% of their pre-pandemic weekly sales levels. Additionally, there were 59 franchise locations in operation as of the date of this release.
The full extent and duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial performance is currently unknown, and depends on future developments that are uncertain and unpredictable, including the duration of the spread of the pandemic, its impact of capital and financial markets on a macro-scale and any new information that may emerge concerning the severity of the virus, its spread to other regions, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and consumer attitudes and behaviors, among others.
We are currently evaluating the potential short-term and long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on our consolidated financial statements. The potential impacts will occur as early as the third quarter of fiscal 2020, and include, but are not limited to: impairment of long-lived assets, including property and equipment, definite-lived intangible assets and operating lease right-of-use assets related to our restaurants, impairment of goodwill and collectability of receivables.
Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) Loan and Credit Facility Debt Modification
On April 21, 2020 we entered into a promissory note with Texas Capital Bank, N.A., effective April 12, 2020 that provides for a loan in the amount of $10.0 million (the "PPP Loan") pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). The PPP Loan matures on April 12, 2022 and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly amortized principle and interest payments are deferred for six months after the date of disbursement. The PPP Loan funds were received on April 21, 2020. The PPP Loan contains events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type. The Payroll Protection Program provides that the use of PPP Loan amount shall be limited to certain qualifying expenses and may be partially forgiven in accordance with the terms of CARES Act to the extent applicable. We are not yet able to determine the amount that might be forgiven.
Additionally, we entered into the Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated April 21, 2020 (the "Third Amendment"). The Credit Agreement is further described in the Debt section below. The Third Amendment permitted us to incur indebtedness under the PPP Loan and terminated the $5.0 million undrawn portion of the delayed draw term loan upon receipt of the PPP Loan. Effective with this Third Amendment we have no undrawn borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement.
Going Concern
The Company sustained a net loss of approximately $15.2 million and cash flow from operations was a use of cash of approximately $13.1 million in fiscal year ended August 28, 2019. In the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 (a period prior to the COVID-19 pandemic), the Company sustained a net loss of $12.1 million and cash flow from operations was a use of cash of $5.9 million. On March 13, 2020, shortly after the end of the Company's second quarter, PresidentDonald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemicpandemic. Throughout the remainder of calendar 2020, we cycled through periods initially when state government orders mandated a suspension of on-premise dining, followed by Governor Greg Abbott of Texas issuingperiods when our on-premise dining capacity was limited due to government order, a public health disaster for the state of Texas on March 19, 2020. The Company took the necessary actions described "COVID-19 Pandemic", above, which further stressed the liquid financial resources of the Company. In response, the company borrowed the remaining $1.4 million available on its revolving line of credit with MSD Capital, borrowed $2.5 million on its Delayed Draw Term Loan, and applied for and received a $10.0 million PPP Loan as described above. As ofcondition that continues through the date of this filing,filing. Prior to the Company has no undrawn borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement. Further, the Company does not believe that it would be able to secure any additional debt financing currently.
The full extent and duration of the impactonset of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operationswe operated 118 restaurants. As of December 16, 2020, we operated 83 restaurants (59 Luby’s cafeterias and financial performance is currently unknown. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations and its ability to generate proceeds from real estate property sales to meet its obligations. The above conditions and24 Fuddruckers restaurants).
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events,Additionally, our Fuddruckers franchisees operated 90 locations prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and operated 71 restaurants as of December 16, 2020.
While the vaccines for COVID-19, which were first made available in the United States ("U.S.") in December 2020, present an encouraging sign, we continue to see rising cases of COVID-19 infection throughout the U.S. As we execute on our Plan of Liquidation, we are still operating a number of restaurants as described above. Uncertainty remains regarding the rate of immunization in the public and timing of an economic recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic could continue to materially impact our cash flows and value of net assets in liquidation, while we execute on our Plan of Liquidation.
Asset Disposal and Liquidation Activities
Brands
In December 2020 we terminated our sub-license to the Cheeseburger in Paradise brand name in return for compensation from the sub-licensor. Proceeds from the sale were immaterial and have been included in the calculation of net assets in liquidation as of December 16, 2020.
In December 2020 we announced that we entered into an agreement to franchise 13 of our company-owned Fuddruckers restaurants to Black Titan Holding, LLC. We expect this transaction to close in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.
Subsequent to December 16, 2020, we sold our rights to the Koo Koo Roo brand name to an independent third party. Proceeds from the sale were immaterial and have been included in the calculation of net assets in liquidation as of December 16, 2020.
Real Estate
During fiscal year 2020, we sold 9 properties for total net proceeds of approximately $23.7 million.
Through February 1, 2021, no properties have been sold during fiscal year 2021.
As of February 1, 2021, the Company has ownership of 65 properties.
Lease Settlements
In fiscal year 2020, we terminated and settled our remaining lease obligation for 16 closed restaurant properties and negotiated an early termination date and reduced lease payment at one operating restaurant property. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, we terminated and settled our remaining lease obligation at seven closed restaurant properties. Subsequent to the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, we settled one addition lease obligation for a closed restaurant property. While the amounts paid to settle our lease liabilities varied, in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt aboutwe have settled these 24 leases for approximately 25% of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Notwithstanding the aforementioned substantial doubt, the accompanying consolidated financial statementstotal undiscounted base rent payments that would otherwise have been prepared assumingdue under the leases through their original contractual termination date. Although we can offer no assurances that the Companywe will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not includeto settle any adjustments to reflectlease obligation for less than its recorded values, any future settlements at less than the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern Management has assessed the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern asrecorded value of the balance sheet date, and for at least one year beyond the financial statement issuance date. The assessment of a company’s ability to meet its obligations is inherently judgmental.
On June 3, 2020, the Company announced that the Board of Directors of the Company will aggressively pursue a sale of its operations andrelated lease obligation would increase our reported net assets and distribute the net proceeds to our stockholder, after payment of debt and other obligations. This course of action is more fully explained in "Special Committee Update" above. We have not established a timeframe, nor have we committed to a plan, but such a plan could extend beyond one year. Until an actionable plan is approved, we believe we will be able to meet our obligations for the next 12 months when they come due through 1) cash flow from operating certain restaurants, 2) available cash balances, and 3) proceeds generated from real estate property sales as discussed below.
Throughout April and May of 2020, the Company reviewed and modified many aspects of its operating plan within its restaurants and corporate overhead. The Company is now operating at an increased level of operational cost efficiency. These efforts are expected to mitigate the adverse impacts of COVID-19. Additionally, the sale of some assets will likely be necessary for the Company to generate cash to fund its operations. The Company has historically been able to successfully generate proceeds from property sales. Although the Company has been successful in these endeavors in the past, there are no assurances the Company will generate sufficient funds to meet all its obligations as they become due. The following conditions were considered in management’s evaluation of going concern and its efforts to mitigate that concern:
Revamping restaurant operations to generate cost efficiencies resulting in higher restaurant operating margins even if sales levels do not return to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. As the restaurants adapted to the new operating environment, a lower cost labor model was deployed, food costs declined as menu offerings were concentrated among the historically top selling items, and various restaurant service and supplier costs were reevaluated.
Restructuring of corporate overhead earlier in calendar 2020 prior to the pandemic, including a transition to 3rd party provider for certain accounting and payroll function. Significant further restructuring took place in April and May of 2020, as we reviewed all corporate service providers, information technology needs, and personnel requirements to support a reduced level of operations going forward.
Securing the PPP Loan which was necessary for funding continuing operations. We believe that a portion of the loan will be eligible for forgiveness; however, that amount cannot currently be calculated.
Continued efforts to close real estate sales transactions with anticipated aggregate sales proceeds in excess of $20.0 million prior to the end of fiscal 2020. In addition, we have identified other real estate properties that may be sold to generate funds for ongoing operations should the identification of a buyer for one or more of the operating divisions not occur timely.
We believe these plans are sufficient to overcome the significant doubt whether we can meet our liquidity needs for the 12 months from the issuance of these financial statements. However, we can not predict with certainty that these efforts will be successful or sufficient.liquidation.
Accounting Periods
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Wednesday in August. Accordingly, each fiscal year normally consists of 13 four-week periods, or accounting periods, accounting for 364 days in the aggregate. However, every fifth or sixth year, we have a fiscal year that consists of 53 weeks, accounting for 371 days in the aggregate. The first fiscal quarter consists of four four-week periods, or 16 weeks, and the remaining three quarters typically includes three four-week periods, or 12 weeks, in length. The fourth fiscal quarter includes 13 weeks in certain fiscal years to adjust for our standard 52 week, or 364 day, fiscal year compared to the 365 day calendar year. Comparability between quarters may be affected by the varying lengths of the quarters, as well as the seasonality associated with the restaurant business.
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Same-Store Sales
 TheDue to the lack of comparability of current year period and year-to-date restaurant business is highly competitive with respectsales due to food quality, concept, location, price,the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and service, allthe conversion to the liquidation basis of which may have an effectaccounting, we are not presenting Same-Store Sales comparisons in this Quarterly Report on same-store sales. Our same-store sales calculation measures the relative performance of a certain group of restaurants. A restaurant’s sales results are included in the same-store sales calculation in the quarter after a store has been open for six consecutive fiscal quarters. Stores that close on a permanent basis (or on a temporary basis for remodeling) are removed from the group in the quarter when operations cease at the restaurant, but remain in the same-store group for previously reported quarters. Although management believes this approach leads to more effective year-over-year comparisons, neither the time frame nor the exact practice may be similar to those used by other restaurant companies.Form 10-Q.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
QuarterThree Periods Ended March 11,November 18, 2020 Compared to Quarter Ended March 13,December 18, 2019
Comparability between quartersperiods is affected by the varying lengths of the quartersperiods and quartersthe periods ending at different points in the calendar year when seasonal patterns for sales are different. BothThe three periods ended November 18, 2020 consisted of 12 weeks while the quarter ended March 11, 2020 and the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 consisted of 1216 weeks.

Sales 
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
($000s)November 18,
2020
December 18,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks) (12 weeks)(16 weeks)12 weeks vs 16 weeks
Restaurant salesRestaurant sales$60,391  $65,369  $(4,978) (7.6)%Restaurant sales$36,485 $83,558 $(47,073)(56.3)%
Culinary contract servicesCulinary contract services6,998  7,543  (545) (7.2)%Culinary contract services4,918 9,774 (4,856)(49.7)%
Franchise revenueFranchise revenue1,158  1,421  (263) (18.5)%Franchise revenue530 1,707 (1,177)(69.0)%
Vending revenueVending revenue14  90  (76) (84.4)%Vending revenue14 110 (96)(87.3)%
TOTAL SALESTOTAL SALES$68,561  $74,423  $(5,862) (7.9)%TOTAL SALES$41,947 $95,149 $(53,202)(55.9)%

TheUnder the going concern basis of accounting, the Company hashad five reportable segments: Luby's cafeterias, Fuddruckers restaurants, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Fuddruckers franchise operations, and Culinary contract services.
CCS. Subsequent to the shareholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation, we no longer make operating decisions or assess performance in separate segments as all assets are considered held for sale. Accordingly, we have only one reporting and operating segment subsequent to November 18, 2020.
Company-Owned Restaurants
Restaurant Sales 
($000s) ($000s) Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
($000s) Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
Restaurant BrandRestaurant BrandMarch 11,March 13,Increase/(Decrease)Restaurant BrandNovember 18,
2020
December 18,Increase/(Decrease)
20202019$ Amount% ChangeNovember 18,
2020
$ Amount% Change
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks) (12 weeks)(16 weeks)(12 weeks vs 16 weeks)
Luby’s Cafeterias$43,302  $44,266  $(964) (2.2)%
Luby’s cafeterias Luby’s cafeterias$28,906 $60,785 $(31,879)(52.4)%
Combo locations Combo locations4,653  4,355  298  6.8 % Combo locations3,043 6,359 (3,316)(52.1)%
Luby's cafeteria segmentLuby's cafeteria segment47,955  48,621  (666) (1.4)%Luby's cafeteria segment31,949 67,144 (35,195)(52.4)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segmentFuddruckers restaurants segment11,789  16,156  (4,367) (27.0)%Fuddruckers restaurants segment4,536 15,569 (11,033)(70.9)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segmentCheeseburger in Paradise segment647  592  55  9.3 %Cheeseburger in Paradise segment— 845 (845)(100.0)%
Total Restaurant SalesTotal Restaurant Sales$60,391  $65,369  $(4,978) (7.6)%Total Restaurant Sales$36,485 $83,558 $(47,073)(56.3)%

Total restaurant sales decreased approximately $5.0$47.1 million in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The decrease in restaurant sales included an approximate $4.4$31.9 million decrease in sales at stand-alone Luby's cafeterias, an approximate $11.0 million decrease in sales at stand-alone Fuddruckers restaurants, an approximate $3.3 million decrease in sales from Combo locations, and an approximate $1.0$0.8 million decrease in sales at Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants.
The approximate $31.9 million decrease in sales at stand-alone Luby's Cafeterias,cafeteria restaurants was the result of closures and an approximate $0.1 million increase in sales at Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants, partially offset by an approximate $0.3 million increase in sales from Combo locations.

reduced operations due to local COVID-19 restrictions and the comparison of 12 weeks vs 16 weeks.
The approximate $1.0$11.0 million sales decrease in sales at stand-alone Luby's Cafeteria restaurants was the result of the closure of four locations (accounting for approximately $2.8 million in reduced sales) partially offset by a 1.3% increase in Luby’s Cafeteria same-store sales in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13, 2019. The 1.3% increase in Luby's Cafeteria same-store sales was the result of a 0.7% increase in guest traffic and a 0.6% increase in average spend per guest.

The approximate $4.4 million sales decrease at stand-alone Fuddruckers restaurants was the result of 13 restaurant closingsclosures and seven restaurant transfersreduced operations due to a franchise owner's operations (accounting for approximately $6.0 millionlocal COVID-19 restrictions and the comparison of this sales decline combined) partially offset by a 0.4% increase in same-store sales in the quarter ended March 11,
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2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13, 2019. The 0.4% increase in same-store sales was the result of a 0.3% increase in guest traffic and a 0.1% increase in average spend per guest.

12 weeks vs 16 weeks.
The approximate $0.3$3.3 million increase in sales from Combo locations reflects a 6.8% increasedecrease in sales at Combo locations was the six locations that operated throughout the quarter ended March 11, 2020result of closures and reduced operations due to local COVID-19 restrictions and the quarter ended March 13, 2019.

comparison of 12 weeks vs 16 weeks.
The approximate $0.1 million increase in Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants sales in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13, 2019 was the result of a 9.4% increase at the remaining location.


 Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
Restaurant sales$143,949  $156,468  $(12,519) (8.0)%
Culinary contract services16,772  17,039  (267) (1.6)%
Franchise revenue2,865  3,644  (779) (21.4)%
Vending revenue124  190  (66) (34.7)%
TOTAL SALES$163,710  $177,341  $(13,631) (7.7)%

The Company has five reportable segments: Luby's cafeterias, Fuddruckers restaurants, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Fuddruckers franchise operations, and Culinary contract services.
Company-Owned Restaurants
Restaurant Sales
($000s) Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
Restaurant BrandMarch 11,March 13,Increase/(Decrease)
20202019$ Amount% Change
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
   Luby’s Cafeterias$104,086  $106,910  $(2,824) (2.6)%
   Combo locations11,012  10,319  $693  6.7 %
Luby's cafeteria segment115,098  117,229  $(2,131) (1.8)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segment27,359  37,689  (10,330) (27.4)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment1,492  1,550  (58) (3.7)%
Total Restaurant Sales$143,949  $156,468  $(12,519) (8.0)%
Total restaurant sales decreased approximately $12.5 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The decrease in restaurant sales included an approximate $10.3 million decrease in sales at stand-alone Fuddruckers restaurants, and approximate $2.8 million decrease in sales at stand-alone Luby's Cafeterias, and an approximate $0.1$0.8 million decrease in sales at Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants partially offset by an approximate $0.7 million increase in sales from Combo locations.

The approximate $2.8 million sales decrease in sales at stand-alone Luby's Cafeteria restaurants was the result of the closure of 6 locations (accounting for approximately $4.4 million in reduced sales) partially offset by a 1.5% increase in Luby’s Cafeteria same-store sales in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The 1.5% increase in Luby's Cafeteria same-store sales was the result of a 1.4% increase in guest traffic and a 0.1% increase in average spend per guest.

The approximate $10.3 million sales decrease at stand-alone Fuddruckers restaurants was the result of 14 restaurant closings and seven restaurant transfers to a franchise owner's operations (accounting for approximately $10.4 million of this sales decline combined) partially offset by a 0.2% increase in same-store sales in the two quarters endedone remaining location being closed.
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March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The 0.2% increase in same-store sales was the result of a 1.6% increase in guest traffic, partially offset by a 1.4% decrease in average spend per guest.

The approximate $0.7 million increase in sales from Combo locations reflects a 6.7% increase in sales at the six locations that operated throughout the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and the two quarters ended March 13, 2019.

The approximate $0.1 million decrease in Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants sales in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 was the result of a 3.7% decrease at the remaining location.

Cost of Food 
 Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
($000s)March 11, 2020March 13, 2019Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks)
Cost of food:
Luby's cafeteria segment$13,892  $13,797  $95  0.7 %
Fuddruckers restaurants segment3,306  4,142  (836) (20.2)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment200  207  (7) (3.4)%
Total Restaurants$17,398  $18,146  $(748) (4.1)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's cafeteria segment29.0 %28.4 %0.6 %
Fuddruckers restaurants segment28.0 %25.6 %2.4 %
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment31.0 %34.9 %(3.9)%
Total Restaurants28.8 %27.8 %1.0 %

 Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)November 18, 2020December 18, 2019Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks(16 weeks)(12 weeks vs 16 weeks)
Cost of food:
Luby's cafeteria segment$8,120 $19,396 $(11,276)(58.1)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segment1,228 4,284 (3,056)(71.3)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment— 262 (262)(100.0)%
Total Restaurants$9,348 $23,942 $(14,594)(61.0)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's cafeteria segment25.4 %28.9 %(3.5)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segment27.1 %27.5 %(0.4)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segmentnm31.0 %nm
Total Restaurants25.6 %28.7 %(3.1)%

Cost of food is comprised of the cost associated with the sale of food and beverage products that are consumed while dining in our restaurants, as take-out, and as catering. Cost of food decreased approximately $0.7$14.6 million, or 4.1%61.0%, in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 due to operationclosures and reduced operations at restaurants due to local COVID restrictions and the comparison of 22 fewer locations (primarily Fuddruckers restaurants), partially offset by higher guest traffic levels at continually operated locations as well as higher average food commodity costs. Cost of food is variable and generally fluctuates with sales and guest traffic volume.12 weeks vs 16 weeks. As a percentage of restaurant sales, food costs increased 1.0%decreased 3.1% to 28.8%25.6% in the three periods ended November 18, 2020 compared to 28.7% in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to 27.8% in the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. Cost of food as percentage of sales was impacted by (1) higher food commodity costs, including increases in the cost of beef commodities and (2) a change in the mix of menu offerings purchased by guests as part of the Company's strategy of offering everyday value pricing.



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 Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
Cost of food:
Luby's cafeteria segment$33,289  $33,051  $238  0.7 %
Fuddruckers restaurants segment7,590  9,695  (2,105) (20.2)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment462  480  (18) (3.4)%
Total Restaurants$41,341  $43,226  $(1,885) (4.1)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's cafeteria segment28.9 %28.2 %0.7 %
Fuddruckers restaurants segment27.7 %25.7 %2.0 %
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment31.0 %31.0 %— %
Total Restaurants28.7 %27.6 %1.1 %
Cost of food is comprised of the cost associated with the sale of food and beverage products that are consumed while dining in our restaurants, as take-out, and as catering. Cost of food decreased approximately $1.9 million, or 4.1%, in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 due to operation of 22 fewer locations (primarily Fuddruckers restaurants), partially offset by higher guest traffic levels at continually operated locations as well as higher average food commodity costs. Cost of food is variable and generally fluctuates with sales and guest traffic volume. As a percentage of restaurant sales, food costs increased 1.1% to 28.7% in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to 27.6% in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. Cost of food as percentage of sales was impacted by (1) higher food commodity costs, including increases in the cost of beef commodities and (2) a change in the mix of menu offerings purchased by guests as part of the Company's strategy of offering everyday value pricing.

Payroll and Related Costs 
 Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
($000s)March 11, 2020March 13, 2019Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks)
Payroll and related Costs:
Luby's Cafeteria Segment$19,054  $18,382  $672  3.7 %
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment4,478  6,107  (1,629) (26.7)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment250  241   3.7 %
Total Restaurants$23,782  $24,730  $(948) (3.8)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's Cafeteria Segment39.7 %37.8 %1.9 %
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment:38.0 %37.8 %0.2 %
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment38.6 %40.8 %(2.2)%
Total Restaurants39.4 %37.8 %1.6 %

 Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)November 18, 2020December 18, 2019Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks)(16 weeks)(12 weeks vs 16 weeks)
Payroll and related Costs:
Luby's cafeteria segment$11,227 $25,538 $(14,311)(56.0)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segment1,720 6,254 (4,534)(72.5)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment17 342 (325)(95.0)%
Total Restaurants$12,964 $32,134 $(19,170)(59.7)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's cafeteria segment35.1 %38.0 %(2.9)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segment37.9 %40.2 %(2.3)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segmentnm40.5 %nm
Total Restaurants35.5 %38.5 %(3.0)%

Payroll and related costs decreased approximately $0.9$19.2 million, or 3.8%59.7%, in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The decrease reflects (1) operating 22 fewer restaurants (reducing cost by approximately $2.6 million); partially offset by (2) an increase in hours deployed with increased guest traffic countsthe impact of closures and continuation of elevating guest service levels; and (3) higher hourly wage ratesreduced operations due to labor marketplace inflation.local COVID-19 restrictions and the comparison of 12 weeks vs 16 weeks. As a percentage of restaurant sales, payroll and related costs increased 1.6%decreased 3.0% to 39.4%35.5% in the three periods ended November 18, 2020 compared to 38.5% in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to 37.8% in the quarterDecember 18, 2019.

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ended March 13, 2019 due primarily to (1) higher hourly wage rates due to labor market inflation partially offset by (2) the fixed cost component of labor costs (especially salaried restaurant managers) with increase in same-store sales.


 Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
Payroll and related Costs:
Luby's Cafeteria Segment$44,591  $44,005  $586  1.3 %
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment$10,732  $14,560  $(3,828) (26.3)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment$592  $679  $(87) (12.8)%
Total Restaurants$55,915  $59,244  $(3,329) (5.6)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's Cafeteria Segment38.7 %37.5 %1.2 %
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment:39.2 %38.6 %0.6 %
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment39.7 %43.8 %(4.1)%
Total Restaurants38.8 %37.9 %0.9 %

Payroll and related costs decreased approximately $3.3 million, or 5.6%, in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The decrease reflects (1) operating 22 fewer restaurants (reducing cost by approximately $6.3 million); partially offset by (2) an increase in hours deployed with increased guest traffic counts and continuation of elevating guest service levels; and (3) higher hourly wage rates due to labor marketplace inflation. As a percentage of restaurant sales, payroll and related costs increased 0.9% to 38.8% in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to 37.9% in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 due primarily to (1) higher hourly wage rates due to labor market inflation; and (2) the impact of a decrease in average spend per guest as part of a strategy to increase guest traffic; partially offset by (3) the fixed cost component of labor costs (especially salaried restaurant managers) with increase in same-store sales.


Other Operating Expenses 
 Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
($000s)March 11, 2020March 13, 2019Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks)
Other operating expenses:
Luby's Cafeteria Segment$7,869  $8,189  $(320) (3.9)%
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment$2,053  $3,040  $(987) (32.5)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment$143  $183  $(40) (21.9)%
Total Restaurants$10,065  $11,412  $(1,347) (11.8)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's Cafeteria Segment16.4 %16.8 %(0.4)%
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment:17.4 %18.8 %(1.4)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment22.1 %30.9 %(8.8)%
Total Restaurants16.7 %17.5 %(0.8)%


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Other operating expenses include restaurant-related expenses for utilities, repairs and maintenance, local store advertising, property and liability insurance uninsured losses, services and supplies. Other operating expenses decreased approximately $1.3 million, or 11.8%, in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13, 2019. Of the approximate $1.3 million decrease in total other operating expenses, an approximate $0.7 million is attributed to store closures and $0.4 million attributable to stores that continue to operate. The $0.4 million decrease in other operating expenses at stores that continue to operate is attributable to (1) an approximate $0.3 million decrease in the costs of utilities (2) an approximate $0.1 decrease in paper supplies expenses. As a percentage of restaurant sales, other operating expenses decreased 0.8%, to 16.7%, in the quarter ended March 11, 2020, compared to 17.5% in the quarter ended March 13, 2019 due primarily to the reasons enumerated above.


 Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
Other operating expenses:
Luby's Cafeteria Segment$19,424  $19,984  $(560) (2.8)%
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment$5,091  $7,368  $(2,277) (30.9)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment$345  $562  $(217) (38.6)%
Total Restaurants$24,860  $27,914  $(3,054) (10.9)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's Cafeteria Segment16.9 %17.0 %(0.1)%
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment:18.6 %19.6 %(1.0)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment23.1 %36.2 %(13.1)%
Total Restaurants17.3 %17.8 %(0.5)%

 Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)November 18, 2020December 18, 2019Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks)(16 weeks)(12 weeks and 16 weeks)
Other operating expenses:
Luby's cafeteria segment$6,046 $11,554 $(5,508)(47.7)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segment1,061 3,038 (1,977)(65.1)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment47 202 (155)(76.7)%
Total Restaurants$7,154 $14,794 $(7,640)(51.6)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's cafeteria segment18.9 %17.2 %1.7 %
Fuddruckers restaurants segment23.4 %19.5 %3.9 %
Cheeseburger in Paradise segmentnm23.9 %nm
Total Restaurants19.6 %17.7 %1.9 %

Other operating expenses include restaurant-related expenses for utilities, repairs and maintenance, local store advertising, property and liability insurance uninsured losses, services and supplies. Other operating expenses decreased approximately $3.1$7.6 million, or 10.9%51.6%, in the two quartersthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the two quartersquarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. OfThe decrease reflects the approximate $3.1 million decrease in total other operating expenses, an approximate $3.4 million is attributed to storeimpact of closures offset by $0.3 million increase attributable to stores that continue to operate. The $0.3 million increase in other operating expenses at stores that continue to operate is attributable to (1) an increase of $0.6 million related to lower insurance proceeds (2) an increase of $0.5 million in services including credit card fees and 3rd party delivery fees, (3) an increase of $0.3 million relatedreduced operations due to local store marketing partially offset by (1) an approximate $0.8 million in utilitiesCOVID-19 restrictions and (2) an approximate $0.2 decrease in repairs and maintenance charges.the comparison of 12 weeks vs 16 weeks. As a percentage of restaurant sales, other operating expenses decreased 0.5%increased 1.9%, to 17.3%19.6%, in the two quartersquarter ended March 11,December 16, 2020, compared to 17.8%17.7% in the two quartersquarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 due primarily to the reasonreasons enumerated above.

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Occupancy Costs 
 Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
($000s)March 11, 2020March 13, 2019Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks)
Occupancy costs:
Luby's Cafeteria Segment$2,194  $2,101  $93  4.4 %
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment$1,508  $1,999  $(491) (24.6)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment$81  $66  $15  22.7 %
Total Restaurants$3,783  $4,166  $(383) (9.2)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's Cafeteria Segment4.6 %4.3 %0.3 %
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment:12.8 %12.4 %0.4 %
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment12.5 %11.2 %1.3 %
Total Restaurants6.3 %6.4 %(0.1)%
 Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)November 18, 2020December 18, 2019Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks)(16 weeks)(12 weeks vs 16 weeks)
Occupancy costs:
Luby's cafeteria segment$1,660 $2,746 $(1,086)(39.5)%
Fuddruckers restaurants segment953 2,137 (1,184)— 
Cheeseburger in Paradise segment21 107 (86)— 
Total Restaurants$2,634 $4,990 $(2,356)(47.2)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's cafeteria segment5.2 %4.1 %1.1 %
Fuddruckers restaurants segment21.0 %13.7 %7.3 %
Cheeseburger in Paradise segmentnm12.7 %nm
Total Restaurants7.2 %6.0 %1.2 %

Occupancy costs include property lease expense, property taxes, and common area maintenance charges, property insurance, and permits and licenses. Occupancy costs decreased approximately $0.4$2.4 million, or 9.2%47.2%, to approximately $3.8$2.6 million in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in rent and property taxes associated with operating 22 fewer restaurants inand the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13, 2019, partially offset by the additional lease expensesettlement of leases at three properties that were sold and leased back.closed locations. As a percentage of restaurant sales, occupancy costs decreasedincreased to 6.3%,7.2% in the three periods ended November 18,
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2020 compared to 6.0% in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to 6.4% in the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 primarily as a result of the change in the mix of the portfolio of owned versus leased stores, thelower sales and lease back of two properties, as well as adjustments to property tax estimates.


 Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
Occupancy costs:
Luby's Cafeteria Segment$4,940  $5,042  $(102) (2.0)%
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment$3,645  $4,839  $(1,194) (24.7)%
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment$188  $160  $28  17.5 %
Total Restaurants$8,773  $10,041  $(1,268) (12.6)%
As a percentage of restaurant sales
Luby's Cafeteria Segment4.3 %4.3 %— %
Fuddruckers Restaurants Segment:13.3 %12.8 %0.5 %
Cheeseburger in Paradise Segment12.6 %10.3 %2.3 %
Total Restaurants6.1 %6.4 %(0.3)%
Occupancy costs include property lease expense, property taxes, and common area maintenance charges, property insurance, and permits and licenses. Occupancy costs decreased approximately $1.3 million, or 12.6%, to approximately $8.8 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in rentclosures and property taxes associated with operating 28 fewer restaurants in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 comparedreduced operations due to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019, partially offset by the additional lease expense at three properties that were sold and leased back. As a percentage of restaurant sales, occupancy costs decreased to 6.1%, in the two quarterslocal COVID-19 restrictions reducing sales.
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ended March 11, 2020 compared to 6.4% in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 primarily as a result of the change in the mix of the portfolio of owned versus leased stores, the sales and lease back of three properties, as well as adjustments to property tax estimates.

Franchise Operations  

We offer franchises for the Fuddruckers brand. Franchises are sold in markets where expansion is deemed advantageous to the development of the Fuddruckers concept and system of restaurants. Franchise revenue includes (1) royalties paid to us as the franchisor for the Fuddruckers brand; (2) funds paid to us as the franchisor for pooled advertising expenditures; and (3) amortization of initial and renewal franchise fees and remaining unamortized franchisee fees for franchise agreements that terminate early. Cost of franchise operations includes the direct costs associated with supporting franchisees with opening new Fuddruckers franchised restaurants and the corporate overhead expenses associated with generating franchise revenue. These corporate expenses primarily include the salaries and benefits, travel and related expenses, and other expenses for employees whose primary job function involves supporting our franchise owners and the development of new franchise locations.


Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
($000s)November 18,
2020
December 18,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks) (12 weeks)(16 weeks)(12 weeks vs 16 weeks)
Franchise revenueFranchise revenue$1,158  $1,421  $(263) (18.5)%Franchise revenue$530 $1,707 $(1,177)(69.0)%
Cost of franchise operationsCost of franchise operations409  247  162  65.6 %Cost of franchise operations294 565 (271)(48.0)%
Franchise profitFranchise profit$749  $1,174  $(425) (36.2)%Franchise profit$236 $1,142 $(906)(79.3)%
Franchise profit as a percentage of franchise revenueFranchise profit as a percentage of franchise revenue64.7 %82.6 %(17.9)%Franchise profit as a percentage of franchise revenue44.5 %66.9 %(22.4)%

Franchise revenue decreased approximately $0.3$1.2 million in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The $0.3$1.2 million decrease in franchise revenue reflects primarily (1) a net decrease inthe closures or reduced operations of most of the franchise royalties and franchise marketing allocation fund contributions of $182 thousand and (2) $81 thousand lower franchise feesnetwork due to local COVID-19 restrictions in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13, 2019

December 18, 2019.
Cost of franchise operations increaseddecreased approximately $0.2$0.3 million in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The increasedecrease in Cost of franchise operations primarily reflects (1) timing of recognizing marketing and advertising fee expenses; and (2) an increasereduced headcount in wages supporting the franchise networkoperations in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020. Franchise segment profit, defined as franchise revenue less cost of franchise operations, decreased approximately $0.4$0.9 million in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 due primarily to the reasons noted above for the decrease in Franchise revenue and increase in Cost of franchise operations.

above.
As of March 11,November 18, 2020, there were 9071 Fuddruckers franchise restaurants in operation.


 Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
Franchise revenue$2,865  $3,644  $(779) (21.4)%
Cost of franchise operations974  519  455  87.7 %
Franchise profit$1,891  $3,125  $(1,234) (39.5)%
Franchise profit as a percentage of franchise revenue66.0 %85.8 %(19.8)%

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Franchise revenue decreased approximately $0.8 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The $0.8 million decrease in franchise revenue reflects primarily (1) $533 thousand lower franchise fees and (2) a net decrease in franchise royalties, franchise marketing allocation fund contributions, and franchise fees of $247 thousand in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019

Cost of franchise operations increased approximately $0.5 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The increase in Cost of franchise operations primarily reflects (1) timing of recognizing marketing and advertising fee expenses; (2) an increase in wages supporting the franchise network in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020; and (3) the receipt of funds in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 from vendors in support of a franchise meeting. Franchise segment profit, defined as franchise revenue less cost of franchise operations, decreased approximately $1.2 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 due primarily to the reasons noted above for the decrease in Franchise revenue and increase in Cost of franchise operations.

restaurants.
Culinary Contract Services
Culinary Contract Services ("CCS") is a business line servicing healthcare, sport stadiums, corporate dining clients, and sales through retail grocery stores. The healthcare accounts are full service and typically include in-room delivery, catering, vending, coffee service, and retail dining. Culinary Contract ServicesCCS has contracts with long-term acute care hospitals, acute care medical centers, ambulatory surgical centers, behavioral hospitals, sports stadiums, and business and industry clients. Culinary Contract ServicesCCS has the unique ability to deliver quality services that include facility design and procurement as well as nutrition and branded food services to our clients. We focus on clients who are able to enter into agreements in which all operating costs are reimbursed to us and we generally charge a fixed fee as opposed to agreements where we retain all revenues and operating costs and we are exposed to the variability of the operating results of the location. The fixed fee agreements typically present lower financial risk to the company. We operated 33 Culinary Contract Services26 CCS locations as of March 11,November 18, 2020 and 2833 as of March 13,December 18, 2019.

 Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks)
Culinary contract services sales$6,998  $7,543  $(545) (7.2)%
Cost of culinary contract services6,400  6,717  (317) (4.7)%
Culinary contract services profit$598  $826  $(228) (27.6)%
Culinary contract services profit as a percentage of Culinary contract services sales8.5 %11.0 %(2.5)%
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 Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)November 18,
2020
December 18,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (12 weeks)(16 weeks)(12 weeks vs 16 weeks)
Culinary contract services sales$4,918 $9,774 $(4,856)(49.7)%
Cost of culinary contract services4,467 8,948 (4,481)(50.1)%
Culinary contract services profit$451 $826 $(375)(45.4)%
Culinary contract services profit as a percentage of Culinary contract services sales9.2 %8.5 %0.7 %
 
Culinary contract services sales decreased approximately $0.5$4.9 million, or 7.2%49.7%, in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The $0.5$4.9 million sales decrease was primarily related to the decrease in culinary contract service locations.
activity and closures due to local COVID-19 restrictions and the impact of comparing 12 weeks to 16 weeks. 
Cost of culinary contract services includes the food, payroll and related costs, other direct operating expenses, and corporate overhead expenses associated with generating Culinary Contract Servicesculinary contract services sales. Cost of culinary contract services decreased approximately $0.3$4.5 million, or 4.7%50.1%, in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. Culinary contract services segment profit, defined as Culinaryculinary contract services sales less Costcost of culinary contract services, decreasedincreased to 9.2% in the three periods ended November 18, 2020 from 8.5% in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 from 11.0% in the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 due to the change in the mix ofimpact to our culinary agreements with clients.


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 Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
Culinary contract services sales$16,772  $17,039  $(267) (1.6)%
Cost of culinary contract services15,348  15,532  (184) (1.2)%
Culinary contract services profit$1,424  $1,507  $(83) (5.5)%
Culinary contract services profit as a percentage of Culinary contract services sales8.5 %8.8 %(0.3)%
Culinary contract services sales decreased approximately $0.3 million, or 1.6%, in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The $0.3 million sales decrease was primarily related to the decrease in culinary contract service locations.
Cost of culinary contract services includes the food, payroll and related costs, other direct operating expenses, and corporate overhead expenses associated with generating Culinary Contract Services sales. Cost of culinary contract services decreased approximately $0.2 million, or 1.2%, in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. Culinary contract services segment profit, defined as Culinary contract services sales less Cost of culinary contract services, decreased to 8.5% in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020clients from 8.8% in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 due to the change in the mix of our culinary agreements with clients.COVID-19.

Company-wide Expenses
Opening Costs
Opening costs include labor, supplies, occupancy, and other costs necessary to support a restaurant through its opening period. Opening costs were $2immaterial in the three periods ended November 18, 2020 compared to $12 thousand in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to $11 thousand in the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The opening costs in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 and in the quarter ended March 13, 2019 primarily reflects the carrying cost for one location that we lease for a potential future Fuddruckers opening.

Opening costs were $14 thousand in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to $44 thousand in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The opening costs in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 primarily reflects the carrying cost for one location that we lease for a potential future Fuddruckers opening.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense 
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
($000s)November 18,
2020
December 18,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks) (12 weeks)(16 weeks)(12 weeks vs 16 weeks)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization$2,677  $3,222  $(545) (16.9)%Depreciation and amortization$2,142 $3,762 $(1,620)(43.1)%
As a percentage of total salesAs a percentage of total sales3.9 %4.3 %(0.4)%As a percentage of total sales5.1 %4.0 %1.1 %
 
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by approximately $0.5$1.6 million, or 16.9%43.1%, in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 due primarily to certain assets reaching the end of their depreciable lives, and the removal of certain assets upon sale.sale and the impact of comparing 12 weeks to 16 weeks. As a percentage of total revenue, Depreciation and amortization expense decreasedincreased to 3.9%5.1% in the three periods ended November 18, 2020 compared to 4.0% in the quarter ended March 11, 2020, comparedDecember 18, 2019 due to 4.3% in the quarter ended March 13, 2019.


sales declines due primarily to COVID-19.
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 Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
Depreciation and amortization$6,440  $8,126  $(1,686) (20.7)%
As a percentage of total sales3.9 %4.6 %(0.7)%
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by approximately $1.7 million, or 20.7%, in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 due primarily to certain assets reaching the end of their depreciable lives and the removal of certain assets upon sale. As a percentage of total revenue, Depreciation and amortization expense decreased to 3.9% in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, compared to 4.6% in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019.




Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 
Quarter
Ended
Quarter
Ended
Three Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
($000s)November 18,
2020
December 18,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
(12 weeks)(12 weeks)(12 weeks vs 12 weeks) (12 weeks)(16 weeks)(12 weeks vs 16 weeks)
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses$5,386  $6,983  $(1,597) (22.9)%General and administrative expenses$3,773 $8,497 $(4,724)(55.6)%
Marketing and advertising expensesMarketing and advertising expenses1,430  770  660  85.7 %Marketing and advertising expenses494 1,661 (1,167)(70.3)%
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses$6,816  $7,753  $(937) (12.1)%Selling, general and administrative expenses$4,267 $10,158 $(5,891)(58.0)%
As a percentage of total salesAs a percentage of total sales9.9 %10.4 %(0.5)%As a percentage of total sales10.2 %10.7 %(0.5)%

Selling, general and administrative expenses include marketing and advertising expenses, corporate salaries and benefits-related costs, including restaurant area leaders and regional directors, share-based compensation, professional fees, travel and recruiting expenses and other office expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased approximately $0.9$5.9 million, or 12.1%58.0%, in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses reflects (1) an approximate $1.0 million reduction in salariesthe impact from COVID-19 and benefits expense and (2) an approximate $0.6 million decrease in other componentsthe comparison of Selling, general administrative expense (professional service fees, travel, supplies, occupancy, and other general overhead costs) partially offset by (3) an approximate $0.7 million increase in marketing and advertising, including increased expenditures for various digital media advertising and other efforts12 weeks compared to reach our guests and drive traffic in an effective and efficient manner; .16 weeks. As a percentage of total revenue, Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 9.9%10.2% in the three periods ended November 18, 2020, compared to 10.7% in the quarter ended March 11, 2020, compared to 10.4% in the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 due to the reasons described above partially offset by the impact of a decrease in sales resulting from a reduced number of stores in operations.


 Two Quarters EndedTwo Quarters Ended
($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)(28 weeks vs 28 weeks)
General and administrative expenses$13,884  $16,067  $(2,183) (13.6)%
Marketing and advertising expenses3,090  1,696  1,394  82.2 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses$16,974  $17,763  $(789) (4.4)%
As a percentage of total sales10.4 %10.0 %0.4 %
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Selling, general and administrative expenses include marketing and advertising expenses, corporate salaries and benefits-related costs, including restaurant area leaders and regional directors, share-based compensation, professional fees, travel and recruiting expenses and other office expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased approximately $0.8 million, or 4.4%, in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses reflects (1) an approximate $1.4 million reduction in salaries and benefits expense and (2) an approximate $0.8 million decrease in other components of Selling, general administrative expense (professional service fees, travel, supplies, occupancy, and other general overhead costs) partially offset by (3) an approximate $1.4 million increase in marketing and advertising, including increased expenditures for various digital media advertising and other efforts to reach our guests and drive traffic in an effective and efficient manner; As a percentage of total revenue, Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 10.4% in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, compared to 10.0% in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 due to the reasons described above partially offset by the impact of a decrease in sales resulting from a reduced number of stores in operations.

sales.
Other Charges

Other charges include those expenses that we consider related to our restructuring efforts or not part of our recurring operations. We have identified these expenses amounting to approximately $1.5 million in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 and $1.3 million for the quarter ended March 13, 2019 and recorded in Other charges. In the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, we recorded $2.7 million in Other Charges compared to $2.5 million for the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. These expenses were included in our Selling, general, and administrative cost expense line in previously reported quarters of fiscal 2019.
Quarter EndedTwo Quarters EndedThree Periods EndedQuarter
Ended
($000s)($000s)March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
($000s)November 18,
2020
December 18,
2019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Proxy communication related$—  1,061  —  1,802  
Employee severances544  173  1,162  645  
Employee severanceEmployee severance— 619 
Restructuring relatedRestructuring related966  30  1,586  30  Restructuring related416 619 
Total Other chargesTotal Other charges$1,510  $1,264  $2,748  $2,477  Total Other charges$416 $1,238 

In the first halfquarter of fiscal 2019, a shareholder2020, we terminated employment of the company proposed alternative nominees to the Board of Directors and other possible changes to the corporate strategy resulting in a contested proxy at the Company’s annual meeting. We incurred approximately $1.7 million (approximately $1.1 million in the quarter ended March 13, 2019) in proxy communication expense which was primarily for outside professional services and related costs in order to communicate with shareholders about management's strategy and the experience of the Company's members on the Board of Directors. For the two quarters ended March 13, 2019, we had recognized proxy communication related expenses of $1.8 million. In fiscal 2019, we separated a number of employees as part of our efforts to streamline our corporate overhead costs and to support a reduced number of restaurants in operation.employees. Employees who were separated from the company were paid severance based on the number of years of service and earnings with the organization, resulting in an approximate $1.3$0.6 million charge ($1.2charge. In fiscal 2021, through November 18, 2020, there were no employee terminations. In fiscal 2021, we incurred $0.4 million of the $1.3 million in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019).with professional firms supporting our liquidation strategy. In fiscal 2020, we separatedincurred $0.6 million with an additional number of employeesoutside professional firms to further streamlineassist in evaluating our corporate overhead costs. Severance paymentsstrategy as well as to these employees, based on the same criteria as in 2019, resulted in an approximately $0.5 million charge in the quarter ended March 11, 2020. In 2020, severances based on the same criteria as in 2019 for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, we incurred $1.2 million. Also, in fiscal 2019, we engaged a professional consulting firm to evaluate initiatives to right-size corporate overhead costs and revenue enhancing measures. In addition, we engaged other outside consultants to evaluate various other components of our strategy. We also incurred cost of other outside professionals as we began efforts tohelp transition portions of our accounting, payroll, operational reporting, and other back-office functions to a leading multi-unit restaurant outsourcing firm. The transition was substantially complete by the end of the second fiscal quarter of 2020. Lastly, we incurred expenses related to certain information technology systems that will be replaced by the capabilities of the outsourcing firm. We incurred an expense of $1.0 million for these restructuring efforts in the quarter ended March 11, 2020. For the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, we incurred $1.6 million for these restructuring efforts.
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Provision for Asset Impairments and Restaurant Closings

The $0.1 million net gain in provision for asset impairments and restaurant closings for the period ended November 18, 2020 is primarily related to a $0.7 million net gain on the termination of seven leases where we permanently ceased operations and negotiated buyouts of the leases, partially offset by a $0.6 million write-off of the right-of-use asset for one of our leased locations. The approximate $0.7$1.1 million impairment charge for the quarter ended March 11, 2020 is related to spare inventory of restaurant equipment and parts at our maintenance facility written down to their estimated fair value. The approximate $1.2 million impairment charge for the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 is primarily related to two property and one international joint venture, each written down to their fair value as well as net lease termination costs.

The approximate $1.8 million impairment charge for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 is related to two property locationsproperties where the right of use asset was written off as well as spare inventory of restaurant equipment and parts at our maintenance facility written down to their estimated fair value. The approximate $2.4 million impairment charge for the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 is primarily related to assets at eight property locations held for use, and six properties held for sale, and one international joint venture, eachwere written down to their fair value.

Net Loss (Gain) on Disposition of Property and Equipment
GainLoss on disposition of property and equipment was $2.5$0.1 million in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 and was primarily related to the salelease settlement of two locations partially offset by routine asset activity at other locations.one location. The gainloss on disposition of property and equipment was immaterial in the quarter ended December 18, 2019.
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Interest Income
Interest income was $8 thousand in the three periods ended November 18, 2020 compared to $23 thousand in the quarter ended December 18, 2019.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was approximately $12.7$1.2 million in the three periods ended November 18, 2020 and $2.0 million in the quarter ended March 13, 2019 is primarily related to the sale and leaseback of two property locations where we operate a total of three restaurants, partially offset by net lease termination costs at other locations as well as routine asset retirement activity.

Gain on disposition of property and equipment was $2.5 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and was primarily related to the sale of two locations partially offset by routine asset activity at other locations. The gain on disposition of property and equipment was approximately $12.5 million in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 is primarily related to the sale and leaseback of two property locations where we operate a total of three restaurants, partially offset by net lease termination costs at other locations as well as routine asset retirement activity.

Interest Income

Interest income was $5 thousand in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to $19 thousand in the quarter ended March 13, 2019.

Interest income was $28 thousand in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to $19 thousand in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019.

Interest Expense
Interest expense was approximately $1.5 million in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 and $1.6 million in the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The decrease primarily reflects lower average interest rates partially offset by higher debt balances..
Interest expense was approximately $3.4 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and $3.3 million in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The increase reflects higher average debt balance and interest rates in the credit agreement entered into on December 13, 2018, and higher amortization expense relatedcomparison of 12 weeks to pre-paid interest and fees associated with the credit agreement entered into on December 13, 2018, partially offset by lower average interest rates in the 2nd quarter..16 weeks.

Other Income, Net
Other income, net, consisted primarily of the following components: net rental property income and expenses relating to property for which we are the landlord; prepaid sales tax discounts earned through our participation in state tax prepayment programs; oil and gas royalty income; and changes in the fair value of our interest rate swap prior to its termination in December 2018.

Other income, net was approximately $0.1immaterial in the three periods ended November 18, 2020 compared to $0.2 million in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 compared to $55 thousand in the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The approximate $0.1 million of other income in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 is primarily net rental income and sales tax discount benefit. The $55 thousand of income in the quarter ended March 13, 2019 primarily reflects net rental income, partially offset by sales tax discount expense.

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Other income was approximately $0.4 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to $0.1 million in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The approximate $0.4 million of other income in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 is primarily net rental income and sales tax discount benefit. The $0.1 million of income in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 primarily reflects net rental income, partially offset by sales tax discount expense, and a decrease to the fair value of our interest rate swap prior to its termination.

Taxes
For the quarter ended March 11,12 week period ending November 18, 2020, the income taxes related to continuing operations resulted in a tax provision of approximately $0.1 million$58 thousand compared to a tax provision of approximately $0.1 million$94 thousand for the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The effective tax rate ("ETR") for continuing operations was a negative 1.6%2.0% for the 12 week period ended November 18, 2020 and a negative 1.1% for the quarter ended March 11, 2020 and 1.4% for the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The ETR for the quarter12 week period ended March 11,November 18, 2020 and the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019 differs from the federal statutory rate of 21.0% due to management's full valuation allowance conclusion, anticipated federal jobs credits, state income taxes, and other discrete items.

For the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, the income taxes related to continuing operations resulted in a tax provision of approximately $0.2 million compared to a tax provision of approximately $0.2 million for the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The effective tax rate ("ETR") for continuing operations was a negative 1.3% for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and a negative 33.8% for the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The ETR for the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and two quarters ended March 13, 2019 differs from the federal statutory rate of 21.0% due to management's full valuation allowance conclusion, anticipated federal jobs credits, state income taxes, and other discrete items.


Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations resulted in a loss of $6$16 thousand in the quarterthree periods ended March 11,November 18, 2020 compared to a loss of approximately $8$11 thousand in the quarter ended March 13,December 18, 2019. The loss from discontinued operations in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 and in the quarter ended March 11, 2020 was related to carrying costs associated with assets related to discontinued operations.  

Discontinued operations resulted in a loss of $17 thousand in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to a loss of approximately $13 thousand in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The loss from discontinued operations in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 was related to carrying costs associated with assets related to discontinued operations.  
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Our primary sources of short-termWe have previously financed our operations through borrowings from our Credit Facility proceeds from our PPP Loan and long-term liquidity are cash flows from operations and proceeds from asset sales. Our ability to meet our obligations is contingent upon the disposition of our assets in accordance with our Plan of Liquidation. We estimate that the proceeds from the sale of assets pursuant to the Plan will be adequate to pay our obligations; however, we cannot provide any assurance as to the prices or net proceeds we may receive from the disposition of our assets. We believe that the cash flow from operations along with the sales proceeds will continue to provide adequate capital to fund our operating, administrative and other expenses during liquidation, as well as funding our debt service obligations in the short term.
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash increaseddecreased approximately $3.0$0.3 million at March 11,December 16, 2020 to $15.8$21.5 million from $12.8$21.8 million at the beginning of the fiscal year. See Recent Developments section above for a discussion of our liquidity issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities:
 Two Quarters Ended
 March 11,
2020
March 13,
2019
 (28 weeks)(28 weeks)
 (In thousands)
Total cash provided by (used in):  
Operating activities$(5,904) $(7,629) 
Investing activities3,963  18,663  
Financing activities4,969  (17) 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash$3,028  $11,017  
Operating Activities. Cash used in operating activities was approximately $5.9 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, an approximate $1.7 million improvement from the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The approximate $1.7 million improvement in cash used in operating activities is due to approximately $5.7 million less cash used for working capital purposes partially offset by an approximate $3.9 million increase in net loss after adjusting for non-cash items.
Net loss after adjusting for non-cash items (a use of cash) was approximately $5.1 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, an approximate $3.9 million increase compared to the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The $3.9 million increase in net loss after adjusting for non-cash items was primarily due to decreased store-level profit from our Company-owned restaurants.
Changes in working capital were an approximate $0.8 million use of cash in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and an approximate $6.5 million use of cash in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The approximate $5.7 million decrease in the use of cash between the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and the two quarters ended March 13, 2019 is described below.

Increases in current asset accounts are a use of cash while decreases in current asset accounts are a source of cash. During the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, the change in trade accounts and other receivables, net, was an approximate $0.5 million source of cash which was an approximate $0.9 million decrease from the use of cash in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The change in food and supplies inventory during the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 was an approximate $0.1 million source of cash which was an approximate $49 thousand increase from the use of cash in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. The change in prepaid expenses and other assets was an approximate $0.2 million source of cash during the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, compared to a $1.1 million source of cash in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019.
Increase in current liability accounts are a source of cash, while decreases in current liability accounts are a use of cash. During the two quarters ended March 11, 2020, changes in the balances of accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities was an approximate $0.3 million use of cash, compared to a use of cash of approximately $7.1 million during the two quarters ended March 13, 2019.
Investing Activities. We generally reinvest available cash flows from operations to maintain and enhance existing restaurants and support Culinary Contract Services. Cash used in investing activities was approximately $4.0 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and an approximate $18.7 million use of cash in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. Capital expenditures were approximately $1.5 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and approximately $1.8 million in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. Proceeds from the disposal of assets were approximately $5.5 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 and approximately $20.4 million in the two quarters ended March 13, 2019.
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Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities was $5.0 million in the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 compared to an approximate $17 thousand use of cash during the two quarters ended March 13, 2019. Cash flows from financing activities was primarily the result of our 2018 Credit Agreement. During the two quarters ended March 11, 2020 cash provided by Revolver borrowings was approximately $3.3 million. During the two quarters ended March 13, 2019, cash provided by borrowings on our 2018 Term Loan were approximately $58.4 million, cash used for to repay our 2016 Term Loan was approximately $35.2 million, net repayments on our 2016 Revolver was approximately $20.0 million and cash used for debt issue costs was approximately $3.2 million.
Status of Long-Term Investments and Liquidity
 
At March 11,December 16, 2020, we did not hold any long-term investments.

Status of Trade Accounts and Other Receivables, Net
We monitor the aging of our receivables, including Fuddruckers franchising related receivables, and record provisions for uncollectable accounts, as appropriate. Credit terms of accounts receivable associated with our CCS business vary from 30 to 45 days based on contract terms.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures consist of purchases of real estate for future restaurant sites, Culinary Contract Services investments, new unit construction, purchases of new and replacement restaurant furniture and equipment, and ongoing remodeling programs. Capital expenditures for the two quartersquarter ended March 11,December 16, 2020 were approximately $1.5$0.4 million primarily related to recurring maintenance of our existing units. We expect to be able to fund allOur future maintenance capital expenditures in fiscal 2020 using proceeds fromare difficult to predict and will depend on the saletiming of assetsthe sales of our businesses and cash flows from operations. We expect to spend less than $4.5 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2020. real estate as part of our Plan of Liquidation.

DEBT

The following table summarizes credit facility debt less current portionbalances at March 11,December 16, 2020 (liquidation basis) and August 29, 2018:26, 2020 (going concern basis), in thousands: 
 
March 11,
2020
August 28,
2019
December 16,
2020
August 26,
2020
Long-Term DebtLong-Term DebtLong-Term Debt(Liquidation Basis)(Going Concern Basis)
2018 Credit Agreement - Revolver2018 Credit Agreement - Revolver$8,600  $5,300  2018 Credit Agreement - Revolver$10,000 $10,000 
2018 Credit Agreement - Term Loan45,067  43,399  
2018 Credit Agreement - Term Loans2018 Credit Agreement - Term Loans36,583 36,583 
Total credit facility debtTotal credit facility debt53,667  48,699  Total credit facility debt46,583 46,583 
2020 PPP Loan2020 PPP Loan10,000 10,000 
Total Long-Term DebtTotal Long-Term DebtN/A56,583 
Less:Less:Less:
Unamortized debt issue costsUnamortized debt issue costs(1,630) (1,887) Unamortized debt issue costsN/A(1,410)
Unamortized debt discountUnamortized debt discount(1,202) (1,373) Unamortized debt discountN/A(1,055)
Total credit facility debt, less unamortized debt issuance costs50,835  45,439  
Total long-term debt, less unamortized debt issuance costsTotal long-term debt, less unamortized debt issuance costsN/A54,118 
Current portion of credit facility debtCurrent portion of credit facility debt2,567  —  Current portion of credit facility debtN/A— 
Credit facility debt, less current portion$48,268  $45,439  
Long-term debt, less current portionLong-term debt, less current portionN/A$54,118 
PPP Loan
On April 21, 2020, we entered into a promissory note with Texas Capital Bank, N.A., ("TCB") effective April 12, 2020, that provides for a loan in the amount of $10.0 million (the 'PPP Loan") pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). The PPP Loan is subject to forgiveness under the PPP upon our request to the extent that the proceeds are used to pay expenses permitted by the PPP, including payroll costs, covered rent and mortgage obligations, and covered utility payments. The PPP Loan matures on April 12, 2022, two years from the commencement date and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum.
On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “new Act”) was signed into law and made significant changes to the PPP to provide additional relief for borrowers under the PPP. The new Act increased flexibility for businesses that were unable to operate as normal due to COVID-19 related restrictions. The new Act extended the period that businesses
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have to use PPP funds to qualify for loan forgiveness to 24 weeks, up from 8 weeks under the original rules, relaxed the requirements that loan recipients must adhere to in order to qualify for loan forgiveness, and extended the payment deferral period to the earlier of the date when the amount of loan forgiveness is determined by the SBA and lender or 10 months after the 24 week covered period ends. Initially, all payments were to be deferred for six months. Under the new Act, payments are deferred until the SBA remits any loan forgiveness amount to the lender, TCB in the case of the Company. Interest accrues over the entire period of the PPP Loan for the portion of the PPP that is not ultimately forgiven.
On November 12, 2020, we submitted an application for forgiveness of the entire $10.0 million due on the PPP Loan. Notwithstanding our application for loan forgiveness, we are unable to predict the actual amount of loan forgiveness that will be approved. As of December 16, 2020, we were in full compliance with all covenants with respect to the PPP Loan.

On January 28, 2021, we were notified that our PPP Loan had been selected for review by the SBA and we will be responding to the information inquiry.
This review may result in a determination that we were ineligible for the loan or are ineligible to receive the loan forgiveness amount that we have claimed or may delay our receipt of loan forgiveness, if any. While we believe that we qualify for full forgiveness pursuant to the terms of the loan agreement, under the liquidation basis of accounting we must account for the liability at the full $10.0 million face amount until such time as the forgiveness has been approved by the SBA and the loan has been settled. Please see Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors.”
2018 Credit Agreement
On December 13, 2018, the Companywe entered into a credit agreement (as amended by the First Amendment (as(amended as defined below), the “2018 Credit“Credit Agreement”) among the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and a subsidiary of MSD Capital, MSD PCOF Partners VI, LLC (“MSD”), as Administrative Agent, pursuant to which the lenders party thereto agreed to make loans to the Company from time to time up to an aggregate principal amount of $80 million consisting of a $10 million revolving credit facility (the “2018 Revolver”“Revolver”), a $10 million delayed draw term loan (“2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan”), and a $60 million term loan (the “2018 Term“Term Loan”, and together with the 2018 Revolver and the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan, the “2018 Credit“Credit Facility”). The 2018 Credit Facility terminates on, and all amounts owing thereunder must be repaid on, December 13, 2023.
On July 31, 2019, the Companywe entered into the First Amendment to the 2018 Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”) to extend the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan expiration date for up to one year to the earlier to occur of (a) the date on which the
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commitments under the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan have been terminated or reduced to zero in accordance with the terms of the 2018 Credit Agreement and (b) September 13, 2020. On December 18, 2019, we entered into the Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement which did not change any terms of the agreement permanently. The amendment only decreased the amount of mandatory prepayment related to the sale of two properties in the quarter ended March 11, 2020. We entered into the Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated April 21, 2020 (the "Third Amendment"). The Third Amendment permitted us to incur indebtedness under the PPP Loan and terminated the $5.0 million undrawn portion of the delayed draw term loan upon receipt of the PPP Loan. On August 21, 2020, we entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement that decreased the amount of mandatory prepayments related to the sale of two properties in the quarter ended August 26, 2020. No other terms of the agreement were changed permanently by this amendment.
Borrowings under the 2018 Revolver, 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan, and 2018 Term Loan will bear interest at the London InterBank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 7.75% per annum. Interest is payable quarterly and accrues daily. Under the terms of the 2018 Credit Agreement, the maximum amount of interest payable, based on the aggregate principal amount of $80.0 million and interest rates in effect at December 13, 2018, in the next 12 months was required to be prefunded at the closing date of the 2018 Credit Agreement. The prefunded amount at March 11,December 16, 2020 of approximately $6.1$4.1 million is recorded in Restrictedrestricted cash and cash equivalents on the Company'sour consolidated balance sheet.statement of net asset in liquidation. LIBOR is set to terminate in December 2021. We expect to agree to a replacement rate with MSD prior to the LIBOR termination.
The 2018 Credit Facility is subject to the following minimum amortization payments: 1st anniversary: $10.0 million; 2nd anniversary: $10.0 million; 3rd anniversary: $15.0 million; and 4th anniversary: $15.0 million.
As of December 16, 2020 we have approximately $6.6 million principal payments due under the Credit Facility in the next 12 months.
The Company also payspaid a quarterly commitment fee based on the unused portion of the 2018 Revolver and the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan at 0.50% per annum. Voluntary prepayments, refinancing and asset dispositions constituting a sale of all or substantially all assets, under the 2018 Delayed Draw Term Loan and the 2018 Term Loan are subject to a make whole premium during years one and two equal to the present value of all interest otherwise owed from the date of the prepayment through the end of year two, a 2.0% fee during year three, and a 1.0% fee during year four. Finally, the Company paid to the lenders a one-time fee of $1.6 million in connection with the closing of the 2018 Credit Facility.
Indebtedness under the 2018 Credit Facility is secured by a security interest in, among other things, all of the Company’sour present and future personal property (other than certain excluded assets), all of the personal property of itsour guarantors (other than certain excluded assets) and all Mortgaged Property (as defined in the 2018 Credit Agreement) of the Company and its subsidiaries. Under the Credit
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Facility, 80% of net proceeds from asset sales, including real property sales, are applied as mandatory prepayments of our Term Loan.
The 2018 Credit Facility contains customary covenants and restrictions on the Company’sour ability to engage in certain activities, including financial performance covenants, asset sales and acquisitions, and contains customary events of default. Specifically, among other things, the Company iswe are required to maintain minimum Liquidity (as defined in the 2018 Credit Agreement) of $3.0 million as of the last day of each fiscal quarter and a minimum Asset Coverage Ratio (as defined in the 2018 Credit Agreement) of 2.50 to 1.00. As of March 11,December 16, 2020, the Company waswe were in full compliance with all covenants with respect to the 2018 Credit Facility.
All amounts owing by the Company under the 2018 Credit Facility are guaranteed by the subsidiaries of the Company.
As of March 11,December 16, 2020, we had approximately $1.7$1.8 million committed under letters of credit, which isare used as security for the payment of insurance obligations and are fully cash collateralized, and approximately $0.1 million$18 thousand in other indebtedness.
As of June 5, 2020,February 1, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the terms of the 2018 Credit Agreement.
See Recent Development section above for discussion of changes in our debt in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The unaudited consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part 1 of this Form 10-Q were prepared in conformity with GAAP. Preparation of the financial statements requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Due to the significant, subjective and complex judgments and estimates used when preparing our unaudited consolidated financial statements, management regularly reviews these assumptions and estimates with the Finance and Audit Committee of our Board. Actual results may differ from these estimates, including our estimates of future cash flows, which are subject to the current economic environment and changes in estimates. Other thanUnder the implementationgoing concern basis of ASC 842 as discussed in Note 1 and 4 of the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements,accounting, we had no changes in the critical accounting policies and estimates which were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 28, 2019.   
26, 2020. We adopted the liquidation basis of accounting, effective November 19, 2020. As more fully described in Note 1. Basis of Presentation to our unaudited consolidated financial statements, applying the liquidation basis of accounting also requires us to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities on our Statement of Net Assets in Liquidation.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 1 to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recent accounting guidance adopted and not yet adopted. We expect that accounting guidance not yet adopted will not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations or we are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the accounting guidance.

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INFLATION
INFLATION
It is generally our policy to maintain stable menu prices without regard to seasonal variations in food costs. Certain increases in costs of food, wages, supplies, transportation and services may require us to increase our menu prices from time to time. To the extent prevailing market conditions allow, we intend to adjust menu prices to maintain profit margins.
 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements contained in this Form 10-Q, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements for purposes of these provisions, including any statements regarding:
the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation (as defined herein), including the timing and amount of any liquidating distribution made in connection with the Plan of Liquidation,
future sales of assets in accordance with the Plan of Liquidation and the amount of proceeds that we may receive as a result of any such sales,
future operating results,
future capital expenditures and expected sources of funds for capital expenditures,
future debt, including liquidity and the sources and availability of funds related to debt, and expected repayment of debt
and expected sources of funds for working capital requirements,
plans for expansion and revisions to our business,
closing existing units,
effectiveness of management's disposal plans,
future sales of assets and the gains or losses that may be recognized as a result of any such sales, and
continued compliance with the terms of our 2018 Credit Agreement.

Agreement and our PPP Loan.
In some cases, investors can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “outlook,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and “would” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by management in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are relevant. Although management
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believes that its assumptions are reasonable based on information currently available, those assumptions are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of its control. The following factors, as well as the factors set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 28, 201926, 2020 and any other cautionary language in this Form 10-Q, provide examples of risks, uncertainties, and events that may cause our financial and operational results to differ materially from the expectations described in our forward-looking statements:
our ability to pursue strategic alternativessuccessfully implement the Plan of Liquidation,
the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our business and general business and economic conditions,
the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,
the possible inability of the Company to sell itself, its operations or assets on terms deemed to be favorable to the Company or its stockholders,
if presented, whether the Company’s stockholders will approve any sale and proceeds distribution plan,
the impact of competition,
decisions made in the allocation of capital resources,
our operating initiatives, changes in promotional, couponing and advertising strategies and the success of management’s business plans,
fluctuations in the costs of commodities, including beef, poultry, seafood, dairy, cheese, oils and produce,
ability to raise menu prices and customer acceptance of changes in menu items,
increases in utility costs, including the costs of natural gas and other energy supplies,
changes in the availability and cost of labor, including the ability to attract qualified managers and team members,
the seasonality of the business,
collectability of accounts receivable,
changes in governmental regulations, including changes in minimum wages and health care benefit regulation,
the effects of inflation and changes in our customers’ disposable income, spending trends and habits,
the ability to realize property values,
the availability and cost of credit,
the effectiveness of our credit card controls and Payment Card Industry ("PCI") compliance,
weather conditions in the regions in which our restaurants operate,
costs relating to legal proceedings,
impact of adoption of new accounting standards,
effects of actual or threatened future terrorist attacks in the United States,
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unfavorable publicity relating to operations, including publicity concerning food quality, illness or other health concerns or labor relations, and
the continued service of key management personnel.

Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this Form 10-Q, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investors should be aware that the occurrence of the events described above and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q could have material adverse effect on our business resultsand our Plan of operations, cash flows and financial condition.  

Liquidation.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a "smaller reporting company" as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide this information.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of March 11,December 16, 2020. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of March 11,December 16, 2020, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 
During the quarter ended March 11, 2020 we outsourced certain of our accounting and payroll processing functions to a 3rd party accounting service provider. In conjunction with this transition, we modified the design, operation and documentation of our internal control over financial reporting.

With the exception of the transition described above, there wasThere were no changechanges in our internal controlcontrols over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 11,December 16, 2020 whichthat have materially affected, or wasare reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting despite the fact that many of our employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation to minimize the impact on the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls.
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Part II—OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
There have been no material changes to our legal proceedings as disclosed in “Legal Proceedings” in Item 3 of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 28, 2019.
26, 2020. 
Item 1A. Risk Factors
ThereExcept as described below, there have been no material changes during the quarter ended March 11,December 16, 2020 to the Risk Factors discussed in Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 28, 2019, except26, 2020. 
Liquidation basis of accounting affects our reporting methodology, and may require us to adjust the net carrying value of our assets from time to time. There can be no assurance that our estimated liquidation value will be distributed to our shareholders.
In November 2020, as reporteda result of the approval of the Plan by our stockholders, we changed our basis of accounting in accordance with GAAP and transitioned from a going concern basis to a liquidation basis of accounting, effective November 19, 2020.Under the liquidation basis of accounting, our assets are measured at their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the amount of their estimated cash proceeds or other consideration from liquidation, based on current contracts, estimates and other indications of sales value, and may include previously unrecognized assets that we may expect to either sell in the course of our liquidation or use in settling liabilities, such as trademarks or other intangibles. In developing these estimates, we utilized third party valuation experts, investment bankers, real estate brokers, the expertise of members of the Special Committee of our Board of Directors and forecasts generated by members of management. All estimates by nature involve a large degree of judgement and sensitivity to the underlying assumptions. These estimates will be periodically reviewed and adjusted as appropriate. There can be no assurance that these estimated values will be realized. Such amounts should not be taken as an indication of the timing or the amount of future distributions or our actual dissolution. Net assets in liquidation represents the estimated liquidation value to holders of common shares upon liquidation. It is not possible to predict with certainty the timing or aggregate amount which may ultimately be distributed to our shareholders and no assurance can be given that the distributions will equal or exceed the estimate presented in these consolidated financial statements.
We have incurred indebtedness under the CARES Act, which may be subject to audit and is currently the subject of review by the SBA, may not be forgivable and may eventually have to be repaid. Any repayment of such indebtedness may limit the funds available to us and may restrict our flexibility in operating our business.
On April 21, 2020, the Company entered into the PPP Loan pursuant to the PPP, established under the CARES Act. The PPP Loan is subject to forgiveness under the PPP upon the Company’s request to the extent that the proceeds are used to pay expenses permitted by the PPP, including payroll costs, covered rent and mortgage obligations, and covered utility payments. Amounts outstanding under the loan bear a fixed interest rate of 1.0% per annum with a maturity date of April 12, 2022, two years from the commencement date. On November 12, 2020, the Company submitted an application for forgiveness of the entire amount due on the Current Reportloan.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that it will conduct audits for PPP loans that exceed $2 million and we were notified on Form 8-K dated April 4, 2020.January 28, 2021, that our PPP Loan had been selected for review by the SBA. This review by the SBA and any subsequent audit by the Treasury Department could result in the diversion of management’s time and attention, generate negative publicity and cause us to incur legal and reputational costs. In addition, this review and any subsequent audit could result in us being required to return the full amount of the PPP Loan and potentially being subject to civil and criminal fines and penalties. We may not have the resources to repay the PPP Loan if required to do so by the federal government.
The Company cannot provide assurance that the principal and interest amounts under the PPP Loan will be forgiven. If all or substantially all of the PPP Loan is not forgiven or it is subsequently determined that it must be repaid, we may be required to use a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations or proceeds from the sale of our assets to pay interest and principal on the PPP Loan. Any such repayment of the PPP Loan will reduce the funds available to us for working capital and other corporate purposes and may limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital or divert funds that are otherwise necessary to run our business or that would otherwise be available for distribution to stockholders pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation. We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future financing will be available to us in amounts sufficient to enable us to make required and timely repayments on our indebtedness, or to fund our operations. Additionally, though we believe we are eligible for the PPP Loan under the PPP, our receipt of the PPP Loan could result in negative publicity, or expose us to liability under the federal False Claims Act, which prohibits the known filing of a false claim or the known use of false statements to obtain payment from the federal government, if it is determined that we were in fact not eligible to take the PPP Loan in the first instance.
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Item 5. Other Information

Effective January 27, 2021, Christopher Pappas resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer of Luby’s Inc. Mr. Pappas remains a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.
NoneEffective January 27, 2021, the Board of Directors appointed John Garilli as the Company’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Garilli, age 56, has been a member of Winthrop Capital Advisors LLC (“WCA”) and its affiliates since 1995 serving in various capacities, previously in its accounting department, and is currently serving as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Garilli has served as Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary of New York REIT Liquidating LLC (“NYRTLLC”) since November 2018. Mr. Garilli served as the Chief Executive Officer of New York REIT, Inc. (“NYRT”), a NYSE-listed real estate investment trust and the predecessor to NYRTLLC, from July 2018 until November 2018 and as the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer of NYRT from March 2017 until November 2018. Mr. Garilli served as Chief Accounting Officer of Winthrop Realty Trust (“WRT”), a NYSE-listed real estate investment trust, from 2006 until his appointment to Chief Financial Officer in 2012, a position held until its liquidation in August 2016. Mr. Garilli worked in a similar capacity at WRT’s successor, Winthrop Realty Liquidating Trust, from August 2016 until its final liquidation in December 2019. Mr. Garilli holds an MBA from Babson College and a BA from the College of the Holy Cross.
Mr. Garilli has no family relationships with any current director, director nominee, or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions or proposed transactions, to which the Company is a party, or intended to be a party, in which Mr. Garilli has, or will have, a material interest subject to disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K except as described herein.
The Company and Mr. Garilli’s employer, WCA, have entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company will pay WCA a one-time fee of $50,000 and a monthly fee of $20,000 for so long as Mr. Garilli serves the Company in said positions. The Company has also entered into an Indemnity Agreement with Mr. Garilli and Professional Services Agreement which contains indemnification provisions in favor of WCA.
The Company and WCA previously entered into a consulting agreement, pursuant to which WCA provides consulting services related to the Company’s adoption of the liquidation basis of accounting.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Second Amendment to RightsProfessional Services Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2020, by and1, 2021, between Luby’s Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14, 2020, File No. 1-08308).Winthrop Capital Advisors LLC.
Promissory Note, effective as of April 12, 2020, between Luby’s, Inc., as borrower, and Texas Capital Bank, N.A., as lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2020, File No. 1-08308).
Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2020, among the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and MSD PCOF Partners VI, LLC, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2020, File No. 1-08308).
Final Separation Agreement and Release, dated April 24, 2020, by and between Kennedy Scott Gray and Luby's, Inc.
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
Section 1350 certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
Section 1350 certification of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
  
101.SCHXBRL Schema Document
  
101.CALXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
  
101.DEFXBRL Definition Linkbase Document
  
101.LABXBRL Label Linkbase Document
  
101.PREXBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
  
LUBY’S, INC.
(Registrant)
      
Date: 6/5/20202/1/2021By:/s/ Christopher J. PappasJohn Garilli
    Christopher J. PappasJohn Garilli
    Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
      
Date: 6/5/20202/1/2021By:/s/ Steven Goodweather
    Steven Goodweather
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
    (Principal Financial Officer)

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