UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 25,September 23, 2020
Commission File Number 1-10275
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DE75-1914582
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
DE75-1914582
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3000 Olympus Blvd
DallasTX75019
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(972)980-9917
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

ClassTitle of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registeredOutstanding at April 24, 2020
Common Stock, $0.10 par valueEATNYSE36,906,438 shares
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  ☒    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 such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Fileraccelerated filerAccelerated Filerfiler
Non-accelerated FilerfilerSmaller 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 ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.October 23, 2020: 45,289,445 shares




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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Revenues
Company sales$728.2 $763.9 
Franchise and other revenues11.9 22.1 
Total revenues740.1 786.0 
Operating costs and expenses
Food and beverage costs193.5 203.8 
Restaurant labor248.0 268.5 
Restaurant expenses202.5 207.3 
Depreciation and amortization37.4 38.1 
General and administrative30.5 38.0 
Other (gains) and charges3.8 (0.9)
Total operating costs and expenses715.7 754.8 
Operating income24.4 31.2 
Interest expenses14.6 14.9 
Other income, net(0.4)(0.5)
Income before income taxes10.2 16.8 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes(0.5)1.9 
Net income$10.7 $14.9 
Basic net income per share$0.24 $0.40 
Diluted net income per share$0.23 $0.39 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding45.1 37.5 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding45.7 38.1 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustment$0.3 $(0.2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)0.3 (0.2)
Comprehensive income$11.0 $14.7 
See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
Revenues       
Company sales$840.4
 $811.6
 $2,451.8
 $2,301.4
Franchise and other revenues19.6
 27.7
 63.5
 82.4
Total revenues860.0
 839.3
 2,515.3
 2,383.8
Operating costs and expenses       
Company restaurants (excluding depreciation and amortization)       
Food and beverage costs226.7
 216.7
 653.6
 609.5
Restaurant labor285.9
 274.0
 846.2
 791.1
Restaurant expenses220.2
 204.7
 652.2
 609.4
Company restaurant expenses732.8
 695.4
 2,152.0
 2,010.0
Depreciation and amortization43.5
 36.4
 120.9
 109.5
General and administrative23.3
 40.8
 95.9
 110.0
Other (gains) and charges19.3
 (3.5) 30.7
 (12.4)
Total operating costs and expenses818.9
 769.1
 2,399.5
 2,217.1
Operating income41.1
 70.2
 115.8
 166.7
Interest expenses14.3
 15.3
 44.2
 46.3
Other (income), net(0.4) (0.6) (1.4) (2.2)
Income before provision for income taxes27.2
 55.5
 73.0
 122.6
Provision (benefit) for income taxes(3.6) 5.7
 (0.6) 14.4
Net income$30.8
 $49.8
 $73.6
 $108.2
        
Basic net income per share$0.83
 $1.33
 $1.97
 $2.80
        
Diluted net income per share$0.81
 $1.31
 $1.94
 $2.75
        
Basic weighted average shares outstanding37.2
 37.5
 37.3
 38.6
        
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding37.8
 38.1
 38.0
 39.3
        
Other comprehensive income (loss)       
Foreign currency translation adjustment$(1.0) $0.2
 $(1.1) $(0.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1.0) 0.2
 (1.1) (0.1)
Comprehensive income$29.8
 $50.0
 $72.5
 $108.1

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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Unaudited
September 23,
2020
June 24,
2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$58.8 $43.9 
Accounts receivable, net56.8 52.3 
Inventories25.9 27.3 
Restaurant supplies51.6 51.6 
Prepaid expenses13.4 13.9 
Income taxes receivable, net33.1 35.4 
Total current assets239.6 224.4 
Property and equipment, at cost
Land34.2 34.2 
Buildings and leasehold improvements1,544.7 1,534.4 
Furniture and equipment788.3 785.7 
Construction-in-progress18.3 24.4 
2,385.5 2,378.7 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,603.5)(1,573.4)
Net property and equipment782.0 805.3 
Other assets
Operating lease assets1,041.3 1,054.6 
Goodwill187.7 187.6 
Deferred income taxes, net39.1 38.2 
Intangibles, net22.5 23.0 
Other23.1 22.9 
Total other assets1,313.7 1,326.3 
Total assets$2,335.3 $2,356.0 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$99.4 $104.9 
Gift card liability107.1 109.9 
Accrued payroll63.3 65.2 
Operating lease liabilities117.8 117.3 
Other accrued liabilities121.9 100.6 
Total current liabilities509.5 497.9 
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments1,158.3 1,208.5 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion1,045.2 1,061.6 
Other liabilities87.4 67.1 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Shareholders’ deficit
Common stock (250.0 million authorized shares; $0.10 par value; 70.3 million shares issued and 45.3 million shares outstanding at September 23, 2020, and 70.3 million shares issued and 45.0 million shares outstanding at June 24, 2020)7.0 7.0 
Additional paid-in capital663.2 669.4 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5.9)(6.2)
Accumulated deficit(386.8)(397.5)
Treasury stock, at cost (25.0 million shares at September 23, 2020, and 25.3 million shares at June 24, 2020)(742.6)(751.8)
Total shareholders’ deficit(465.1)(479.1)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit$2,335.3 $2,356.0 
See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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 Unaudited  
 March 25,
2020
 June 26,
2019
ASSETS   
Current assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$167.2
 $13.4
Accounts receivable, net44.0
 55.0
Inventories26.3
 23.2
Restaurant supplies51.2
 47.1
Prepaid expenses12.6
 23.7
Income taxes receivable, net14.0
 14.6
Total current assets315.3
 177.0
Property and equipment, at cost   
Land34.0
 33.4
Buildings and leasehold improvements1,551.9
 1,454.6
Furniture and equipment806.4
 757.5
Construction-in-progress27.8
 19.2
 2,420.1
 2,264.7
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,588.0) (1,509.6)
Net property and equipment832.1
 755.1
Other assets   
Operating lease assets (Note 4)1,159.9
 
Goodwill (Note 3)187.4
 165.5
Deferred income taxes, net (Note 4)42.5
 112.0
Intangibles, net23.6
 22.3
Other24.6
 26.4
Total other assets1,438.0
 326.2
Total assets$2,585.4
 $1,258.3
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   
Current liabilities   
Accounts payable$101.3
 $97.5
Gift card liability108.7
 100.9
Accrued payroll55.4
 82.1
Operating lease liabilities (Note 4)120.7
 
Other accrued liabilities133.9
 141.1
Total current liabilities520.0
 421.6
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments1,428.9
 1,206.6
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion (Note 4)1,154.2
 
Deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions (Note 4)
 255.3
Other liabilities (Note 4)57.0
 153.0
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

 

Shareholders’ deficit   
Common stock (250.0 million authorized shares; $0.10 par value; 62.2 million shares issued and 36.9 million shares outstanding at March 25, 2020, and 176.2 million shares issued and 37.5 million shares outstanding at June 26, 2019)6.2
 17.6
Additional paid-in capital526.1
 522.0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(6.7) (5.6)
Retained (deficit) earnings(347.9) 2,771.2
Treasury stock, at cost (25.3 million shares at March 25, 2020, and 138.7 million shares at June 26, 2019)(752.4) (4,083.4)
Total shareholders’ deficit(574.7) (778.2)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit$2,585.4
 $1,258.3

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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income$10.7 $14.9 
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization37.4 38.1 
Stock-based compensation3.9 7.1 
Restructure charges and other impairments0.5 (3.2)
Net loss on disposal of assets0.4 0.3 
Other0.8 0.6 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net0.6 7.0 
Inventories1.4 0.1 
Prepaid expenses0.4 5.9 
Operating lease assets, net of liabilities(2.2)(1.7)
Deferred income taxes, net(0.9)1.3 
Other assets0.0 (0.5)
Accounts payable(4.9)2.8 
Gift card liability(2.7)(6.1)
Accrued payroll(1.9)(12.1)
Other accrued liabilities16.2 19.7 
Current income taxes2.4 12.3 
Other liabilities20.7 0.1 
Net cash provided by operating activities82.8 86.6 
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property and equipment(13.6)(20.5)
Proceeds from note receivable0.6 0.7 
Payments for franchise restaurant acquisitions(96.2)
Proceeds from sale of assets0.2 
Net cash used in investing activities(13.0)(115.8)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments on revolving credit facility(75.0)(227.0)
Borrowings on revolving credit facility28.4 299.0 
Payments on long-term debt(4.6)(2.4)
Purchases of treasury stock(3.9)(11.3)
Payments for debt issuance costs(1.5)
Payments of dividends(1.3)(14.8)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock3.0 1.3 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(54.9)44.8 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents14.9 15.6 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period43.9 13.4 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$58.8 $29.0 
See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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 Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
Cash flows from operating activities   
Net income$73.6
 $108.2
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization120.9
 109.5
Stock-based compensation9.0
 13.0
Restructure charges and other impairments24.8
 14.4
Net loss (gain) on disposal of assets1.1
 (27.6)
Other1.7
 2.1
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable, net12.8
 4.1
Inventories(1.2) 0.2
Restaurant supplies(0.3) (0.3)
Prepaid expenses10.8
 (1.3)
Operating lease assets, net of liabilities(6.3) 
Deferred income taxes, net4.2
 (83.8)
Other assets(0.4) (0.5)
Accounts payable(1.7) 4.2
Gift card liability5.1
 (1.3)
Accrued payroll(26.6) 8.5
Other accrued liabilities11.1
 2.6
Current income taxes(0.2) 1.1
Other liabilities(0.6) (2.5)
Net cash provided by operating activities237.8
 150.6
Cash flows from investing activities   
Payments for property and equipment(82.0) (128.0)
Payments for franchise restaurant acquisitions(94.6) (1.3)
Proceeds from sale of assets1.0
 1.4
Proceeds from note receivable2.2
 2.0
Insurance recoveries
 1.4
Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions, net of related expenses
 468.8
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(173.4) 344.3
Cash flows from financing activities   
Borrowings on revolving credit facility806.8
 626.0
Payments on revolving credit facility(630.0) (903.0)
Purchases of treasury stock(32.3) (167.7)
Payments of dividends(43.3) (46.0)
Payments on long-term debt(12.4) (5.7)
Proceeds from issuances of treasury stock1.6
 2.8
Payments for debt issuance costs(1.0) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities89.4
 (493.6)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents153.8
 1.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period13.4
 10.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$167.2
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Footnote Index
Note #DescriptionPage
Basis of Presentation
Effect of New Accounting Standards
Note 3Revenue Recognition
Other Gains and Charges
Income Taxes
Net Income Per Share
Segment Information
Fair Value Measurements
Leases
Debt
Accrued and Other Liabilities
Shareholders’ Deficit
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Contingencies
Fiscal 2020 Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition
Subsequent Events


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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
References to “Brinker,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” in this Form 10-Q10-Q refer to Brinker International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and any predecessor companies of Brinker International, Inc.
Nature of Operations
Our Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) as of March 25,September 23, 2020 and June 26, 2019,24, 2020, and for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25,September 23, 2020 and March 27,September 25, 2019, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We are principally engaged in the ownership, operation, development, and franchising of the Chili’s® Grill & Bar (“Chili’s”) and Maggiano’s Little Italy® (“Maggiano’s”) restaurant brands. At March 25,September 23, 2020, we owned, operated or franchised 1,6751,660 restaurants, consisting of 1,1171,116 Company-owned restaurants and 558544 franchised restaurants, located in the United States, 2928 countries and 2 United States territories.
BasisFiscal Year
We have a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last Wednesday in June. We utilize a 13 week accounting period for quarterly reporting purposes, except in years containing 53 weeks when the fourth quarter contains 14 weeks. Fiscal year 2021 contains 53 weeks and will end on June 30, 2021. Fiscal year 2020, which ended on June 24, 2020, contained 52 weeks.
Use of PresentationEstimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and costs and expenses duringin the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The foreign currency translation adjustment included in Comprehensive income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) represents the unrealized impact of translating the financial statements of our Canadian restaurants from Canadian dollars to United States dollars. This amount is not included in Net income and would only be realized upon disposition of our Canadian restaurants. The related Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) is presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary to fairly state the interim operating results, financial position and cash flows for the respective periods. However, these operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, have been omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our June 26, 201924, 2020 Form 10-K. We believe the disclosures are sufficient for interim financial reporting purposes. All amounts in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are presented in millions unless otherwise specified.
New Accounting Standards Adopted
ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) - In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,Risks and subsequently amended this update by issuing additional ASU’s that provide clarification and further guidance around areas identified as potential implementation issues. These updates require a lessee to recognize in the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments and a corresponding right-of-use asset for virtually all leases, other than leases with a term of 12 months or less if the short-term lease exclusion expedient is elected. The updates also require additional disclosures about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. These updates were effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, which required us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Refer to Note 4 - Leases for disclosures about our adoption.
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2. NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMICUncertainties
In MarchJanuary 2020, the impact fromSecretary of Health and Human Services declared the spreading of a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a public health emergency. Subsequently in March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic was declared a National Public Health Emergency andthat resulted in a significant reduction in guest trafficsales at our restaurants due to changes in consumer behavior as social distancing practices, dining room closures and other restrictions as have beenwere mandated or encouraged by federal, state and local governments. As of March 25, 2020, we haveIn response to COVID-19, the Company temporarily closed all of ourCompany-owned restaurant dining and banquet rooms and have moved to an off-premise model. We have not experienced any shortages or service disruptions in our supply chain orat the availabilityend of labor to operate restaurants.
Our third quarter of fiscal 2020 results included the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Chili’s and Maggiano’s are able to serve our guests in this current off-premise model due to our strategic decision to enhance off-premise business over the last three years including online ordering, mobile app, curbside service and third-party delivery. We have been carefully assessing the effect of COVID-19 on our business as conditions continue to evolve throughout the communities we serve. In the third quarter of fiscal 2020 resulting in a transition to an off-premise business model. Beginning on April 27, 2020 we experienced a declinebegan to reopen certain dining room locations as permitted by state and local governments. As of September 23, 2020, substantially all of our restaurant dining rooms and patios were opened with limited seating capacity. The capacity limitations and personal safety

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preferences in Company sales comparedthe reopened dining rooms have resulted in reduced traffic in the Company’s restaurants in comparison to pre-pandemic levels. See Note 4 - Other Gains and Charges for details regarding the third quarter of fiscal 2019 primarily due to decreased restaurant traffic as a resultfinancial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We expect the decreased traffic and temporary dining and banquet room closures to continue through most of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 for the majority ofpandemic on our Company-owned restaurants. Where dining and banquet rooms are closed, we expect our restaurants will continue offering off-premise options, except for 10 restaurants that have been temporarily closed due to their location within a closed structure or other local regulations. Our strategic decision to enhance our off-premise business has enabled us to conveniently serve a significantly higher volume of off-premise guests during this pandemic. In response to this impact, due to the uncertainty in the economy and to preserve liquidity, we have taken proactive measures to reduce costs and paused non-critical projects that do not significantly impact our current operations. These measures included:financial results.
Significantly reduced capital expenditures to essential spend only, including suspending the Chili’s remodel program and delaying construction of new restaurants;
Reduced pay for corporate leadership and team members, as well as above-restaurant level leadership;
Reduced marketing, general and administrative and restaurant expenses not related to supporting the off-premise only business model;
Suspended the quarterly cash dividend and all share repurchase activity; and
Engaged in discussions with our landlords, vendors and other business partners to reduce or defer our lease and other contractual payments and obtain other concessions.
At this time, the duration and extentultimate impact of COVID-19’s impact is notCOVID-19 cannot be reasonably possible to estimateestimated due to the uncertainty about the extent and the duration of the spread of the virus. ThisA lack of containment or another wave could lead to lower sales, furthercapacity restrictions, restaurant closures, delaysdisruptions in our supply chain or ability to staff accordinglyand restaurant staffing which could adversely impact our financial results.
Valuation
2. EFFECT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
New Accounting Standards Implemented in Fiscal 2021
Measurement of GoodwillCredit Losses on Financial Instruments, ASU No. 2016-13 - In June 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, creating ASC Topic 326 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. ASU 2016-13 is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis (including, but not limited to loans), net investments in leases recognized as lessor and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles
Despiteoff-balance sheet credit exposures. ASU 2016-13 eliminates the significant excess fair value identified in our goodwill impairment assessment performedprobable initial recognition threshold under the current incurred loss methodology for recognizing credit losses. Instead, ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we determined that the reduced cash flow projections and the significant decline in our market capitalization as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic could indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred. Therefore, we evaluated the US GAAP Accounting Standards Codifications (“ASC”) 350-20-35 - Intangible Assets - Goodwill and Other - Goodwill andassessed whether it was more likely than not that the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired as of March 25, 2020. We reviewed our previous forecasts and assumptionsreporting date based on ourhistorical experience, current projections that are subject to various risksconditions, and uncertainties, including: (1) forecasted revenues, expensesreasonable and cash flows, including the durationsupportable forecasts. The new guidance is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and extent of impact to our restaurants from the COVID-19 pandemic, (2) current discount rates, (3) the reduction in our market capitalization, (4) observable market transactions, and (5) changes to the regulatory environment.
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rooms at our restaurants. Management’s judgment about the short and long term impacts of the pandemic could change as additional facts become known and therefore affect these conclusions. We will continue to monitor and evaluate our results to rigorously evaluate the likelihood of any potential impairment charges at our restaurants and reporting units.
Valuation of Long-lived Assets
Our Net property and equipment and Operating lease assets have recorded values of $832.1 million and $1,159.9 million, respectively, as of March 25, 2020 in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). We review these assets for impairment losses semi-annually,periods within those fiscal years, which was last regularly performed at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020. As part of the negative effect on our business from the COVID-19 pandemic, as described above, we evaluated ASC 360-10-40 - Property, Plant, and Equipment - Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, and determined as of March 25, 2020, there was no impairment related to long-lived and operating lease assets.
As we obtain greater clarity about the duration and extent of regulatory requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including when our dining rooms will reopen, what operational restrictions may be imposed, our ability to staff reopened dining rooms, and whether customers will re-engage with our brands, we will continue to evaluate our long-lived assets for potential impairment.
Rent Concessions
In response to the pandemic, subsequent to the third quarter of fiscal 2020, certain landlords have provided temporary rent concessions. These concessions primarily relate to the deferral of certain fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 rent payments until future periods. We intend to consider recent FASB staff guidance to account for these lease agreements. Additionally, for locations that rent concessions have not yet been received, we have taken measures to reduce rent payments and are in the process of contacting these landlords for further discussion on the remaining payable due.
COVID-19 Related Charges
Certain charges related to the COVID-19 pandemic were recorded in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the periods presented. In the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020, these charges included:
Employee assistance - $15.5 million related to both Chili’s and Maggiano’s employee assistance payments for the team members that experienced reduced shifts during this pandemic, who would have otherwise not received such payment under our normal compensation practices; and
Inventory spoilage - $0.6 million due to the unexpected decline in traffic and dining room closures.
3. CHILI’S RESTAURANT ACQUISITION
On September 5, 2019, we completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities related to 116 previously franchised Chili’s restaurants located in the Midwest United States. Pro-forma financial information of the acquisition is not presented due to the immaterial impact of the financial results of the acquired restaurants in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
Total cash consideration of $96.0 million, including post-closing adjustments, was funded with borrowings from our existing credit facility. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination. The results of operations, and assets and liabilities, of these restaurants are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) from the date of acquisition. The final purchase price allocation was completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. The assets and liabilities of these restaurants are recorded at their fair values.
The acquired restaurants in the normal course of business are expected to generate approximately $300.0 million of annualized revenues which will be partially offset by the loss of average annualized royalty and advertising revenues of approximately $22.0 million. During the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020, since the acquisition date, these restaurants generated Company sales of $72.0 million and $158.2 million, respectively, these


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results included a decrease in normal operations in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 from the COVID-19 pandemic. Refer to Note 2 - Novel Coronavirus Pandemic for further details.
Net acquisition-related charges of $1.0 million and $2.5 million were recorded during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020, respectively, to Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). In the thirteen week period ended March 25, 2020, the net charges consisted of $1.0 million of professional services, transaction and transition related costs. In the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020, the net charges consisted of $4.1 million of professional services, transaction and transition related costs associated with the purchase, and $1.0 million of related franchise straight-line rent balances, net of market leasehold improvement adjustments that were fully recognized at the date of the acquisition, partially offset by $2.6 million of franchise deferred revenues balance that were fully recognized at date of acquisition.
The final amounts recorded for the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities at the acquisition date are as follows:
 Fair Value September 5, 2019
Current assets(1)
$7.3
Property and equipment60.3
Operating lease assets163.5
Reacquired franchise rights(2)
6.9
Goodwill(3)
22.4
Total assets acquired260.4
Current liabilities(4)
9.1
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion158.3
Total liabilities assumed167.4
Net assets acquired(5)
$93.0
(1)
Current assets included petty cash, inventory, and restaurant supplies.
(2)
Reacquired franchise rights have a weighted average amortization period of approximately 8 years.
(3)
Goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The portion of the purchase price attributable to goodwill represents the benefits expected as a result of the acquisition, including sales and unit growth opportunities, and the benefit of the assembled workforce of the acquired restaurants.
(4)
Current liabilities included current portion of operating lease liabilities, gift card liability and accrued property tax.
(5)
Net assets acquired at fair value are equal to the total purchase price of $99.0 million, less $3.2 million of closing adjustments and $2.8 million allocated to prepayment of leases entered into between us and the franchisee (refer to Note 4 - Leases for more information).
4. LEASES
As of March 25, 2020, 1,074 of our 1,117 Company-owned restaurant facilities were leased. We typically lease our restaurant facilities through ground leases (where we lease land only, but own the building) or retail leases (where we lease the land/retail space and building). Our leased restaurants typically have an initial lease term of 10 to 20 years, with one or more renewal terms typically ranging from 1 to 10 years. The leases typically provide for a fixed rental or a fixed rental plus percentage rentals based on sales volume. In addition to our restaurant facilities, we also lease our corporate headquarters location and certain technology and other restaurant equipment. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material covenant restrictions.


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Adoption of ASC 842
Transition and Practical Expedient Elections
We adopted FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”), from the previous guidance ASC Topic 840, Leases (“Legacy GAAP”) effective June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020. We adopted ASC 842 using the alternative transition method, such that our fiscal 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) reflect ASC 842, while our prior period Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) were prepared under Legacy GAAP and have not been restated. In connection with the adoption of ASC 842, we elected the following practical expedients and policies:
Package of practical expedients - the election of this package allowedrequired us to carry forward our historical lease classification and our assessment of whether a contract is or contains a lease for any leases that existed prior to the adoption of ASC 842.
Combine lease and non-lease components policy - we elected for all classes of underlying leased assets to account for lease and non-lease components (such as common area maintenance) and include executory costs (such as property taxes and insurance) to combine as a single lease component.
Short-term lease policy - we elected the short-term lease exemption from balance sheet recognition for all classes of underlying assets with an initial term of 12 months or less and that do not include an option to purchase the underlying asset that we are reasonably certain to exercise. Short-term leases are expensed as incurredadopt these provisions in Restaurant expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient that permitted a reassessment of lease terms for existing leases.
Lease Accounting Policy under ASC 842
ASC 842 requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet at lease commencement the lease assets and related lease liabilities for the rights and obligations created by operating and finance leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. The lease term commences on the date the lessor makes the underlying property available, irrespective of when lease payments begin under the contract. When determining the lease term at commencement, we consider both termination and renewal option periods available, and only include the period for which failure to renew the lease imposes a penalty on us in such an amount that renewal, or termination options, appear to be reasonably certain.
Our lease liability will generally be based on the present value of the lease payments, consisting of fixed costs and certain rent escalations, using our incremental borrowing rate applicable to the lease term. The right-of-use lease asset will generally be based on the lease liability, adjusted for amounts related to other lease-related assets and liabilities. Our adjustments typically include prepaid rent, straight-line rent for timing differences between payment streams and lease term, landlord contributions that are recorded when received as a reduction to the asset, and favorable or unfavorable lease purchase price adjustments. Additionally, upon adoption, we also recorded partial impairments of certain lease assets with an adjustment to Retained earnings related to previously impaired properties.
The interest rates used in our lease contracts are not implicit. We have derived our incremental borrowing rate using the interest rate we would pay on our existing borrowings, adjusted for the effect of designating collateral and the lease terms. The reasonably certain lease term and incremental borrowing rate for each lease requires judgment by management and can impact the classification and accounting for a lease as operating or finance, as well as the value of the lease asset and liability.
The lease asset carrying amounts are assessed for impairment semi-annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, in accordance with our long-lived asset impairment policy. We monitor for events or changes in circumstances that require reassessment of lease classification. When a reassessment results in the re-measurement of a lease liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the lease asset.
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(Unaudited), and are not included in lease liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). Contingent rent represents payment of variable lease obligations based on a percentage of sales, as defined by the terms of the applicable lease, for certain restaurant facilities and is recorded at the point in time we determine that it is probable that such sales levels will be achieved. Additionally, we have certain leases which periodically reset to a specified index, such leases are initially recorded using the index that existed at lease commencement. Subsequent index changes are recorded as variable rental payments. Maintenance and property tax expenses are accounted for on an accrual basis as variable lease costs.
Operating lease expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term in Restaurant expenses for restaurant properties, or General and administrative for our corporate headquarters, in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited), respectively.
Finance lease expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the useful life of the leased asset or the lease term and the expenses are recognized in Depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). Interest on each finance lease liability is recorded to Interest expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited).
Financial Statement Impact of ASC 842 Adoption
The adoption of ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle. The adoption did not have a significant impact in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited). Upon adoption, there was a material increase in Total assets and Total liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) primarily due to the recognition of operating lease assets and related lease liabilities where we are the lessee. The table below reflects the balance sheet adoption impact related to ASC 842 as an adjustment at June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020 (condensed, unaudited):
 Legacy GAAP ASC 842 Cumulative Adjustments ASC 842
 June 26, 2019  June 27, 2019
ASSETS     
Current assets(1)
$177.0
 $0.3
 $177.3
Other assets     
Operating lease assets(2)

 1,034.3
 1,034.3
Deferred income taxes, net(3)
112.0
 (65.1) 46.9
Intangibles, net(1)
22.3
 (4.1) 18.2
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT     
Current liabilities     
Operating lease liabilities(4)

 110.8
 110.8
Other accrued liabilities(1)(5)
141.1
 (38.3) 102.8
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion(4)

 1,044.9
 1,044.9
Deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions(5)
255.3
 (255.3) 
Other liabilities(1)
153.0
 (92.6) 60.4
Retained earnings2,771.2
 195.9
 2,967.1
(1)
The following prior lease balances were reclassified into Operating lease assets upon adoption of ASC 842:
Current assets adjustment related to the prepaid rent.
Intangibles, net adjustment related to the favorable lease asset position.
Other accrued liabilities and Other liabilities balances adjustments related to the current and long-term portions of straight-line rent balances, unfavorable lease liability positions, exit-related lease accruals, and landlord contributions.


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Additionally, Other accrued liabilities included $19.3 million of deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions that was eliminated as a cumulative effect adjustment to Retained earnings upon adoption, refer to (5) below for further details. Refer to Note 11 - Accrued and Other Liabilities for June 26, 2019 balance details.
(2)
Operating lease assets represents the capitalization of operating lease assets equal to the amount of recognized operating lease liability as described in (4) below, adjusted by the net carrying amounts described in (1) above, and $15.5 million related to the impairment of certain operating lease assets for restaurant facilities previously fully impaired under our long-lived asset impairment policy that were recorded to Retained earnings.
(3)
Deferred income taxes, net was reduced by $68.6 million related to the elimination of the deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions as described in (5) below, partially offset by $3.5 million related to the impact of adopting ASC 842 and recording the operating lease assets and liabilities.
(4)
Operating lease liabilities, both current and long-term, represents the liabilities based on the present value of the lease payments, consisting of fixed costs and certain rent escalations, using our incremental borrowing rate applicable to the lease term upon date of adoption.
(5)
Deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions balance of $255.3 million, the related short-term deferred gain balance recorded within Other accrued liabilities of $19.3 million, and the associated Deferred income taxes, net of $68.6 million as described in (3) above, were eliminated upon ASC 842 adoption into Retained earnings as required by ASC 842 using the alternative transition method. No further gain will be amortized to Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income effective fiscal 2020.
Lease Amounts Included in the Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended March 25, 2020
Consolidated Balance Sheet Disclosure of Lease Amounts
The following table includes a detail of lease asset and liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited):
 March 25, 2020
 
Finance
Leases(1)
 
Operating
Leases(2)
 Total Leases
Lease assets$77.5
 $1,159.9
 $1,237.4
      
Current lease liabilities13.0
 120.7
 133.7
Long-term lease liabilities83.5
 1,154.2
 1,237.7
Total lease liabilities$96.5
 $1,274.9
 $1,371.4
(1)
Finance lease assets are recorded in Property and equipment, at cost, and the related current and long-term lease liabilities are recorded within Other accrued liabilities and Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments, respectively.
(2)
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Disclosure of Lease Amounts
The components of lease expenses, including variable lease costs primarily consisting of rent based on a percentage of sales, common area maintenance and real estate tax charges, and short-term lease expenses for leases with lease terms less than twelve months are included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) as follows:
 Thirteen Week Period Ended March 25, 2020 Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020
Operating lease cost$41.8
 $121.0
Finance lease amortization8.0
 13.7
Finance lease interest1.2
 3.2
Short-term lease cost0.5
 1.2
Variable lease cost15.6
 43.9
Sublease (income)(1.2) (3.5)
Total lease costs, net$65.9
 $179.5

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Disclosure of Lease Amounts
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) is as follows:
 Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities 
Cash paid related to lease liabilities 
Operating leases$126.0
Finance leases3.2
Cash flows from financing activities 
Cash paid related to lease liabilities 
Finance leases12.4
Non-cash lease assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities 
Operating leases(1)
216.4
Finance leases(1)
60.5
(1)
New lease assets obtained, net of lease liabilities primarily related to the new and assumed operating and finance leases from the Chili’s restaurant acquisition. Refer to Note 3 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition and “Significant Changes in Leases during the Period” section below for more information.
Weighted Average Lease Term and Discount Rate
Other information related to leases is as follows:
 March 25, 2020
 Finance Leases Operating Leases
Weighted average remaining lease term10.1 years
 11.8 years
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Lease Maturity Analysis
As of March 25, 2020, accounted for and presented under ASC 842 guidance, the discounted future minimum lease payments on finance and operating leases, as well as sublease income were as follows:
 March 25, 2020
Fiscal YearFinance Leases Operating Leases Sublease (Income)
Remainder of 2020$6.7
 $43.5
 $(0.8)
202115.1
 171.0
 (3.4)
202217.1
 165.0
 (3.3)
202315.3
 154.2
 (2.6)
202410.3
 144.2
 (1.9)
Thereafter61.3
 986.9
 (6.7)
Total future lease payments(1)
125.8
 1,664.8
 $(18.7)
Less: Imputed interest29.3
 389.9
  
Present value of lease liability$96.5
 $1,274.9
  
(1)
Total future lease payments as of March 25, 2020 included non-cancelable lease commitments of $104.5 million for finance leases, and $1,094.1 million for operating leases.
As of June 26, 2019, as previously disclosed in our fiscal 2019 Form 10-K under Legacy GAAP, undiscounted future minimum lease payments on both capital and operating leases were as follows:
 June 26, 2019
Fiscal YearCapital Leases 
Operating Leases(2)
2020$12.3
 $156.8
202110.1
 154.5
20228.2
 148.6
20236.7
 137.7
20246.0
 127.6
Thereafter17.4
 771.7
Total minimum lease payments(1)
60.7
 $1,496.9
Imputed interest (average rate of 6.18%)(12.3)  
Present value of minimum lease payments48.4
  
Less current capital lease obligations(9.7)  
Long-term capital lease obligations$38.7
  
(1)
Total minimum lease payments were not reduced by minimum sublease rentals to be received in the future under non-cancelable subleases. The total of undiscounted future sublease rentals was approximately $22.0 million and $14.6 million for capital and operating subleases, respectively, as of June 26, 2019.
(2)
Operating lease expenses for the fifty-two weeks ended June 26, 2019, recorded under Legacy GAAP, totaled $158.6 million, which included $141.7 million for straight-lined minimum rent, $3.3 million for contingent rent, and $13.6 million of other rent-related expenses.
Significant Changes in Leases during the Period
In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, as part2021. The update was applied on a prospective basis. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework, ASU No. 2018-13 - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement - In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. The amendments under ASU 2018-13 add an incremental requirement, among others, for entities to disclose (1) the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs and (2) how the weighted average was calculated for fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the Chili’s restaurant acquisition, we assumedfair value hierarchy. Entities may disclose other quantitative information in lieu of the weighted average if they determine that such information embodies a more reasonable and entered into 90rational method of reflecting the distribution of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The new operating leases includedguidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, which required us to adopt these provisions in the balances at March 25, 2020. The leases were recorded net of purchase price accounting adjustments and prepaid rent. At March 25, 2020, the balances associated with these new leases in the Consolidated


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Balance Sheets (Unaudited) include Operating lease assets of $167.1 million, Operating lease liabilities of $5.2 million, and Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion of $160.1 million.
Additionally related to this transaction, we entered into 12 new finance leases with the initial terms of approximately 11 years, plus renewal options. At March 25, 2020, the balances associated with these finance leases in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) include Buildings and leasehold improvements of $25.1 million, Other accrued liabilities of $0.6 million, and Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments of $24.6 million. Refer to Note 3 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for information about the acquisition.
Pre-Commencement Leases
In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we executed 1 finance lease2021. The update was applied on a prospective basis. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Simplifying the Accounting for Chili’s table-top devices with an initial termIncome Taxes, ASU No. 2019-12 - In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intraperiod allocation and calculating income taxes in interim periods. The ASU also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for tax goodwill and allocating taxes to members of 3a consolidated group. The new guidance is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning once all devices have been received, plus one 3-year renewal option. We began receiving the table-top devicesafter December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 20202022, and will continue overearly adoption is permitted. We elected to early adopt this update in the remaining course of fiscal 2020. The lease balances at March 25, 2020 related to the devices received through end of the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2021. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
New Accounting Standards That Will Be Implemented In Future Periods
Reference Rate Reform, ASU 2020-04 - In March 2020, are included in the finance lease balances in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). The undiscounted fixed payments over the initial termFASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the lease, netEffects of lease incentives for the remaining devices not received by March 25, 2020 is $12.2 million.
Additionally, we have executed 2 leases for new Chili’s locations with undiscounted fixed payments over the initial term of $7.2 million. These leases are expected to commence during the next 12 monthsReference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides temporary optional expedients and are expected to have an economic lease term of 20 years. These leases will commence when the landlords make the property available to us for new restaurant construction. We will assess the reasonably certain lease term at the lease commencement date.
Fiscal 2019 Sale Leaseback Transactions
Restaurant Properties Sale Leaseback Transactions
In the thirteen week period ended March 27, 2019, we completed sale leaseback transactions of 4 restaurant properties which were sold for aggregate consideration of $11.1 million. The balances attributableexceptions to the restaurant assets sold included Landcurrent guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting. These updates are intended to simplify the market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. This guidance is effective upon issuance to modifications made as early as the beginning of $3.9 million, Buildings and leasehold improvements of $6.7 million, certain fixtures included in Furniture and equipment of $0.2 million, and Accumulated depreciation of $3.1 million. The total gain was $3.4 million.
In the thirty-nine weekinterim period ended March 27, 2019, we completed sale leaseback transactions of 149 restaurant properties which were sold for aggregate consideration of $477.4 million. The balances attributable tothrough December 31, 2022. We are currently assessing the restaurant assets sold included Land of $110.4 million, Buildings and leasehold improvements of $231.1 million, certain fixtures included in Furniture and equipment of $9.8 million, and Accumulated depreciation of $172.7 million. The total gain was $298.8 million and the net proceeds from these sale leaseback transactions were used to repay borrowingsimpact that this guidance will have on our revolving credit facility.Consolidated Financial Statements.
Lease Details
The initial terms of all leases included in the sale leaseback transactions were for 15 years, plus renewal options at our discretion. All of these leases were determined to be operating leases under legacy GAAP. Rent expenses associated with these operating leases were recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms under Legacy GAAP during fiscal 2019. As of June 26, 2019, the straight-line rent accrual balance of $62.3 million was included in Other accrued liabilities (current portion) and Other liabilities (long-term portion) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) which included $2.8 million associated with these operating leases that were reclassified into the Operating lease assets balance upon adoption of ASC 842 effective June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020.
Gain and Deferred Gain Recognition
Infiscal 2019, under legacy GAAP, we recognized the portion of the gross gain in excess of the present value of the future minimum lease payments, and deferred the remainder of the gain to be recognized straight-line in proportion to the operating lease terms. During the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 27, 2019, $4.7 million and $29.4 million of the gain, less transaction costs incurred of $0.4 million and $7.4 million, respectively, related to professional services, legal and accounting fees, was recognized to Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated

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Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited), respectively. As of June 26, 2019, the remaining balance of the deferred gain of $274.6 million was recorded in Other accrued liabilities (current portion) and Deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions (long-term portion) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). The deferred gain balance was eliminated through the cumulative effect adjustment to Retained earnings effective June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020, upon the adoption of ASC 842. Refer above for ASC 842 adoption details. For any future sale leaseback transactions under the ASC 842 guidance, the gain, adjusted for any off-market terms, will be recognized immediately in most cases.
5.3. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Deferred Development and Franchise Fees
Our deferred development and franchise fees consist of the unrecognized fees received from franchisees. Recognition of these fees in subsequent periods is based on satisfaction of the contractual performance obligations of the active contracts with franchisees. We also expect to earn subsequent period royalties and advertising fees related to our franchise contracts; however, due to the variability and uncertainty of these future revenues based upon a sales-based measure, these future revenues are not yet determinableestimable due to the unsatisfied performance obligations based upon a sales-based measure.obligations.
The unrecognized fees received from franchisees are classified within Other accrued liabilities (current portion) and Other liabilities (long-term portion) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). A summary of significant changes to the related deferred balance during the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020 is presented below, followed by the revenues expected to be recognized in the subsequent periods based on current information.
 Deferred Development and Franchise Fees
Balance at June 26, 2019$16.2
Additions0.8
Amount recognized for Chili’s restaurant acquisition(1)
(2.6)
Amount recognized to Franchise and other revenues(1.3)
Balance at March 25, 2020$13.1

(1)
Deferred developmentFranchise and franchise fees remaining balances associated with the 116 Chili’s restaurants acquired from a franchisee at theDevelopment Fees
Balance as of June 24, 2020$12.7 
Additions0.1 
Amount recognized to Franchise and other revenues(0.3)
Balance as of September 5, 2019 acquisition date were recognized in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited).23, 2020$12.5 
Fiscal YearFranchise and Development Fees Revenue Recognition
Remainder of 2021$0.9 
20221.1 
20231.0 
20241.0 
20251.0 
Thereafter7.5 
$12.5 
Deferred Gift Card Revenues
Total deferred revenues related to our gift cards include the full value of unredeemed gift card balances less recognized breakage and the unamortized portion of third party fees.
Gift Card Liability
Balance as of June 24, 2020$109.9 
Gift card sales19.0 
Gift card redemptions recognized to Company sales(19.9)
Gift card breakage recognized to Franchise and other revenues(2.2)
Other0.3 
Balance as of September 23, 2020$107.1 
Fiscal YearDevelopment and Franchise Fees Revenue Recognition
Remainder of 2020$0.3
20211.1
20221.0
20231.0
20241.0
Thereafter8.7
 $13.1


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6.4. OTHER GAINS AND CHARGES
Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) consistedconsist of the following:
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
COVID-19 related charges$16.1
 $
 $16.1
 $
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss2.3
 (0.5) 2.2
 (0.6)
Acquisition of franchise restaurants costs, net of (gains)1.1
 
 2.6
 
Remodel-related costs0.6
 1.7
 2.1
 4.8
Restaurant closure charges0.3
 0.2
 3.4
 4.0
Corporate headquarters relocation charges0.2
 5.2
 0.9
 6.2
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net0.1
 (6.0) 
 (6.8)
Restaurant impairment charges
 
 4.6
 1.0
Lease modification net (gain)
 
 (3.1) 
Sale leaseback (gain), net of transaction charges
 (4.3) 
 (22.0)
Other(1.4) 0.2
 1.9
 1.0
 $19.3
 $(3.5) $30.7
 $(12.4)

Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Restaurant closure charges$1.5 $0.2 
COVID-19 related charges1.2 
Remodel-related costs0.2 0.7 
Lease modification gain, net(0.5)(3.1)
Other1.4 1.3 
$3.8 $(0.9)
Fiscal 20202021
Restaurant closure charges primarily relates to closure costs associated with certain Chili’s restaurants closed in the first quarter of fiscal 2021.
COVID-19 related charges during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020 were incurred from the initial impact and our efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in the third quarterconsists of fiscal 2020, refer to Note 2 - Novel Coronavirus Pandemic for further details.
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss resulting from the change in value of the Mexican peso as compared to that of the U.S. dollar on our Mexican peso denominated note receivable that we received as consideration from the sale of our equity interest in our Mexico joint venture in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.
Acquisition of franchise restaurants costs net of (gains) during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020 primarily related to the 116 restaurants acquired from a franchisee, referboth Chili’s and Maggiano’s employee assistance and related payroll taxes for certain team members, and restaurant supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizers required to Note 3 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for further details.continue to reopen dining rooms.
Remodel-related costs during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020 were recorded relatedrelates to existing fixed asset write-offs associated with the ongoing Chili’s remodel project.initiative.
Restaurant closure charges duringLease modification gain, net relates to the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25,lease terminations of certain Chili’s operating lease liabilities.
Fiscal 2020 primarily related to leases on certain closed Chili’s restaurant locations.
Corporate headquarters relocation charges during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020 related to costs associated with the previous corporate headquarters location.
Restaurant impairment charges during the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020 primarilyLease modification gain, net related to the long-lived and operating lease assets of 10 underperforming Chili’s restaurants.
Fiscal 2019
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss resulting from the change in value of the Mexican peso as compared to that of the U.S. dollar on our Mexican peso denominated note receivable.
Remodel-related costs during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 27, 2019 were recorded related to existing fixed asset write-offs associated with the Chili’s remodel project.


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Restaurant closure charges during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 27, 2019 were primarily related to Chili’s lease termination charges and certainof a previously impaired Chili’s restaurant closure costs.operating lease.
Corporate headquarters relocation charges during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 27, 2019 included costs associated with the previous corporate headquarters location and accelerated depreciation on certain leasehold improvements associated with the leased portion of our previous corporate headquarters property which closed in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 27, 2019 primarily included $5.8 million for the net gain recognized on the sale of the owned portion of our previous corporate headquarters building, and additionally included in the thirty-nine week period ended March 27, 2019 is $0.8 million of gain recognized on the sale of land in Scottsdale, AZ and Pensacola, FL.
Restaurant impairment charges during the thirty-nine week period ended March 27, 2019 were primarily related to the long-lived assets of 2 underperforming Chili’s restaurants.
Sale leaseback (gain), net of transaction charges during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 27, 2019 related to the fiscal 2019 sale leaseback transactions, refer to Note 4 - Leases for further details on this transaction.
7.5. INCOME TAXES
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
Effective income tax rate(13.2)% 10.3% (0.8)% 11.7%

Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Effective income tax rate(4.9)%11.3 %
The federal statutory tax rate for allboth periods presented was 21.0%.
Fiscal 20202021
Our fiscal 2020 effective income tax ratesrate for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periodsperiod ended March 25,September 23, 2020 werewas lower than the federal statutory rate primarily due to reduced profitability related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, andfavorable impact from the FICA tax credit in fiscal 2020. The provision for income taxes includes a significant reduction in the third quarterand excess tax windfalls associated with stock-based compensation.

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Table of fiscal 2020 necessary to align the year-to-date provision for income taxes to the year-to-date income.Contents
Footnote Index
A reconciliation between the reported provision for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to Provision (benefit) for income taxes is as followsfollows:
Thirteen Week Period Ended
September 23,
2020
Income tax expense at statutory rate$2.1 
FICA tax credit(1.9)
Stock-based compensation tax windfall(1.1)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit0.6 
Other(0.2)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes$(0.5)
Fiscal 2020
Our effective income tax rate for the thirty-ninethirteen week period ended MarchSeptember 25, 2020:
 Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended
 March 25,
2020
Income tax expense at statutory rate$15.3
FICA tax credit(22.1)
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit5.2
Other1.0
Provision (benefit) for income taxes$(0.6)

Fiscal 2019
Our fiscal 2019 effective income tax rates for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 27, 2019 werewas lower than the federal statutory rate due to the favorable impact from the FICA tax credit, partially offset by the impact of the sale leaseback transactions.credit.


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The sale leaseback transactions gains, as described in Note 4 - Leases, were recognized for tax purposes when each transaction was completed during fiscal 2019, and as such, related taxes of $76.0 million were recognized during the thirty-nine week period ended March 27, 2019. We paid $75.0 million of these taxes in the thirty-nine week period ended March 27, 2019, with the remaining $1.0 million paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.
8.6. NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing Net income by the Basic weighted average shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of Diluted net income per share, the Basic weighted average shares outstanding is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted share awards. Stock options and restricted share awards with an anti-dilutive effect are not included in the Diluted net income per share calculation. Basic weighted average shares outstanding are reconciled to Diluted weighted average shares outstanding as follows:
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
Basic weighted average shares outstanding37.2
 37.5
 37.3
 38.6
Dilutive stock options0.1
 0.1
 0.1
 0.2
Dilutive restricted shares0.5
 0.5
 0.6
 0.5
Total dilutive impact0.6
 0.6
 0.7
 0.7
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding37.8
 38.1
 38.0
 39.3
        
Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect1.4
 0.8
 1.3
 0.9

Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Basic weighted average shares outstanding45.1 37.5 
Dilutive stock options0.1 0.1 
Dilutive restricted shares0.5 0.5 
Total dilutive impact0.6 0.6 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding45.7 38.1 
Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect1.6 1.4 
9.7. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our operating segments are Chili’s and Maggiano’s. The Chili’s segment includes the results of our Company-ownedCompany-owned Chili’s restaurants, principally in the United States, within the full-service casual dining segment of the industry. The Chili’s segment also has Company-owned restaurants in Canada, and Canada as well asfranchised locations in the results from our domesticUnited States, 28 countries and international franchise businesses.2 United States territories. The Maggiano’s segment includes the results of our Company-owned Maggiano’s restaurants in the United States as well as the results from our domestic franchise business.
Company sales includeinclude revenues generated by the operation of Company-owned restaurants including gift card redemptions.redemptions and virtual brand revenues. Franchise and other revenues include Royalties and Franchise fees and other revenues. Franchise fees and other revenues include delivery service income, gift card breakage, franchise advertising fees, digital entertainment revenues, franchise and development fees, Maggiano’s banquet service charge income, gift card breakage, gift card equalization, merchandise income, and gift card discount costs from third-party gift card sales, advertising fees, digital entertainment revenues, delivery fee income, franchise and development fees, merchandise income, and retail royalty revenues.sales. We do not rely on any major customers as a source of sales, and the customers and long-lived assets of our

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Our chief operating decision maker uses Operating income as the measure for assessing performance of our segments. Operating income includes revenues and expenses directly attributable to segment-level results of operations. Company restaurant expenses include Food and beverage costs, Restaurant labor, and Restaurant expenses thatduring the periods presented primarily included restaurant rent, supplies, utilities, delivery fees, repairs and maintenance, property and equipment maintenance, advertising expenses, utilities,taxes, credit card processing fees and property taxes. Theadvertising. The following tables reconcile our segment results to our consolidated results reported in accordance with GAAP:
Thirteen Week Period Ended September 23, 2020
Chili’sMaggiano’sOtherConsolidated
Company sales$675.0 $53.2 $$728.2 
Royalties6.6 0.0 6.6 
Franchise fees and other revenues4.9 0.4 5.3 
Franchise and other revenues11.5 0.4 11.9 
Total revenues686.5 53.6 740.1 
Food and beverage costs180.8 12.7 193.5 
Restaurant labor228.2 19.8 248.0 
Restaurant expenses181.4 20.8 0.3 202.5 
Depreciation and amortization30.6 3.6 3.2 37.4 
General and administrative5.4 1.3 23.8 30.5 
Other (gains) and charges3.6 0.1 0.1 3.8 
Total operating costs and expenses630.0 58.3 27.4 715.7 
Operating income (loss)56.5 (4.7)(27.4)24.4 
Interest expenses1.4 13.2 14.6 
Other income, net(0.1)(0.3)(0.4)
Income (loss) before income taxes$55.2 $(4.7)$(40.3)$10.2 
Segment assets$1,937.1 $221.8 $176.4 $2,335.3 
Segment goodwill149.3 38.4 187.7 
Payments for property and equipment11.6 0.5 1.5 13.6 

 Thirteen Week Period Ended March 25, 2020
 
Chili’s(1)
 Maggiano’s Other Consolidated
Company sales$748.7
 $91.7
 $
 $840.4
Royalties9.4
 0.1
 
 9.5
Franchise fees and other revenues6.3
 3.8
 
 10.1
Franchise and other revenues15.7
 3.9
 
 19.6
Total revenues764.4
 95.6
 
 860.0
        
Company restaurant expenses648.4
 84.3
 0.1
 732.8
Depreciation and amortization36.5
 3.8
 3.2
 43.5
General and administrative5.9
 1.1
 16.3
 23.3
Other (gains) and charges14.9
 2.4
 2.0
 19.3
Total operating costs and expenses705.7
 91.6
 21.6
 818.9
Operating income (loss)58.7
 4.0
 (21.6) 41.1
Interest expenses1.1
 
 13.2
 14.3
Other (income), net(0.1) 
 (0.3) (0.4)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes$57.7
 $4.0
 $(34.5) $27.2
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 Thirteen Week Period Ended March 27, 2019
 Chili’s Maggiano’s Other Consolidated
Company sales$709.8
 $101.8
 $
 $811.6
Royalties13.4
 0.1
 
 13.5
Franchise fees and other revenues9.5
 4.7
 
 14.2
Franchise and other revenues22.9
 4.8
 
 27.7
Total revenues732.7
 106.6
 
 839.3
        
Company restaurant expenses604.1
 91.2
 0.1
 695.4
Depreciation and amortization29.8
 3.9
 2.7
 36.4
General and administrative10.5
 1.3
 29.0
 40.8
Other (gains) and charges(3.0) 
 (0.5) (3.5)
Total operating costs and expenses641.4
 96.4
 31.3
 769.1
Operating income (loss)91.3
 10.2
 (31.3) 70.2
Interest expenses0.6
 
 14.7
 15.3
Other (income), net
 
 (0.6) (0.6)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes$90.7
 $10.2
 $(45.4) $55.5


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Thirteen Week Period Ended September 25, 2019
Chili’s(1)
Maggiano’sOtherConsolidated
Company sales$677.5 $86.4 $$763.9 
Royalties11.8 0.1 11.9 
Franchise fees and other revenues6.3 3.9 10.2 
Franchise and other revenues18.1 4.0 22.1 
Total revenues695.6 90.4 786.0 
Food and beverage costs182.4 21.4 203.8 
Restaurant labor233.1 35.4 268.5 
Restaurant expenses180.8 26.3 0.2 207.3 
Depreciation and amortization30.7 4.0 3.4 38.1 
General and administrative9.1 1.7 27.2 38.0 
Other (gains) and charges(1.6)0.1 0.6 (0.9)
Total operating costs and expenses634.5 88.9 31.4 754.8 
Operating income (loss)61.1 1.5 (31.4)31.2 
Interest expenses0.9 14.0 14.9 
Other income, net(0.2)(0.3)(0.5)
Income (loss) before income taxes$60.4 $1.5 $(45.1)$16.8 
Payments for property and equipment$16.1 $2.3 $2.1 $20.5 
 Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020
 
Chili’s(1)
 Maggiano’s Other Consolidated
Company sales$2,154.6
 $297.2
 $
 $2,451.8
Royalties31.1
 0.2
 
 31.3
Franchise fees and other revenues17.4
 14.8
 
 32.2
Franchise and other revenues48.5
 15.0
 
 63.5
Total revenues2,203.1
 312.2
 
 2,515.3
        
Company restaurant expenses1,885.0
 266.6
 0.4
 2,152.0
Depreciation and amortization99.3
 11.8
 9.8
 120.9
General and administrative23.5
 4.3
 68.1
 95.9
Other (gains) and charges23.9
 2.5
 4.3
 30.7
Total operating costs and expenses2,031.7
 285.2
 82.6
 2,399.5
Operating income (loss)171.4
 27.0
 (82.6) 115.8
Interest expenses3.1
 
 41.1
 44.2
Other (income), net(0.4) 
 (1.0) (1.4)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes$168.7
 $27.0
 $(122.7) $73.0
        
Segment assets(2)
$2,081.7
 $245.1
 $258.6
 $2,585.4
Segment goodwill149.0
 38.4
 
 187.4
Payments for property and equipment68.9
 6.2
 6.9
 82.0
 Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 27, 2019
 Chili’s Maggiano’s Other Consolidated
Company sales$1,990.7
 $310.7
 $
 $2,301.4
Royalties39.5
 0.1
 
 39.6
Franchise fees and other revenues26.6
 16.2
 
 42.8
Franchise and other revenues66.1
 16.3
 
 82.4
Total revenues2,056.8
 327.0
 
 2,383.8
        
Company restaurant expenses1,734.3
 275.2
 0.5
 2,010.0
Depreciation and amortization89.8
 11.8
 7.9
 109.5
General and administrative28.4
 4.5
 77.1
 110.0
Other (gains) and charges(3)
(13.9) 
 1.5
 (12.4)
Total operating costs and expenses1,838.6
 291.5
 87.0
 2,217.1
Operating income (loss)218.2
 35.5
 (87.0) 166.7
Interest expenses2.3
 0.2
 43.8
 46.3
Other (income), net
 
 (2.2) (2.2)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes$215.9
 $35.3
 $(128.6) $122.6
        
Payments for property and equipment$96.1
 $8.1
 $23.8
 $128.0

(1)
(1)
Chili’s segment information for fiscal 2020 includes the results of operations and fair value of assets and goodwill related to the 116 restaurants purchased from a former franchisee subsequent to the 116 restaurants since the September 5, 2019 acquisition date. Refer to Note 3 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for further details.
(2)
Segment assets for fiscal 2020 are presented in accordance with the newly adopted ASC 842 that now include Operating lease assets. Refer to Note 4 - Leases for further details.


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(3)
Other (gains) and charges during the thirty-nine week period ended March 27, 2019 included the net impact from our completed sale leaseback transactions of 149 Company-owned Chili’s restaurant properties. Chili’s recognized a $22.0 million gain on the sale, including a certain portion of the deferred gain, net of related transaction costs incurred in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). Refer to Note 4 - Leases for further details.
10. DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
 March 25,
2020
 June 26,
2019
Revolving credit facility$700.0
 $523.3
5.000% notes350.0
 350.0
3.875% notes300.0
 300.0
Finance lease obligations (Note 4)96.5
 48.4
Total long-term debt1,446.5
 1,221.7
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts(4.6) (5.4)
Total long-term debt, less unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts1,441.9
 1,216.3
Less: current installments of long-term debt and finance leases(1)
(13.0) (9.7)
Long-term debt less current installments$1,428.9
 $1,206.6

(1)
Current installments of long-term debt consist only of finance leases for the periods presented and are recorded within Other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). Refer to Note 11 - Accrued and Other Liabilities for further details.
Revolving Credit Facility
During the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020, net borrowings of $176.7 million were drawn on the $1.0 billion revolving credit facility primarily to fund ongoing business operations, the acquisition of Chili’s restaurants (refer to Note 3 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition) and share repurchases. As of March 25, 2020, $300.0 million of credit was available under the revolving credit facility that was subsequently amended as described below.
The revolving credit facility generally bears interest of LIBOR plus an applicable margin, which is a function of our credit rating and debt to cash flow ratio, but is subject to a maximum of LIBOR plus 2.000%. At March 25, 2020 the revolver interest rate was 2.334% that consisted of one month LIBOR of 0.959% plus the related applicable revolver margin of 1.375%. LIBOR is set to terminate in December 2021, however our revolver will expire before this date and we anticipate any new financings will be at the applicable interest rates.
Under the revolving credit facility, the maturity date for $890.0 million of the facility is due on September 12, 2021. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we modified the $110.0 million portion of the revolving credit facility to extend the maturity date from March 12, 2020 to September 12, 2021, which coincides with the maturity date for the $890.0 million. We capitalized debt issuance costs of $1.0 million associated with this amendment, which are included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at March 25, 2020.
Subsequent to the third quarter of fiscal 2020, we amended the revolving credit facility to provide additional liquidity and financial flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. The amendment provides a waiver of compliance with financial covenants until the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2021. As a result of this amendment, for a limited time our borrowing capacity has been reduced to $800.0 million, and the interest rate shall be increased to LIBOR plus 1.95%, with a maximum of LIBOR plus 2.25%. Additionally, the LIBOR floor was permanently increased to 0.75%. During this period, we have supplemental reporting obligations to the banks and will be prohibited from making dividends, stock repurchases and investments. Following this waiver period, we will return to $1.0 billion borrowing capacity, and also be subject to a $50.0 million aggregate limitation on dividends, stock repurchases and investments. This amendment also expanded the collateral securing the revolving credit facility, including intellectual property, among other things, and requires additional subsidiary guarantees. We have incurred certain debt issuance costs


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associated with this amendment, which will be included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
5.000% Notes
In fiscal 2017, we completed the private offering of $350.0 million of our 5.000% senior notes due October 2024 (the “2024 Notes”). We received proceeds of $350.0 million and utilized the proceeds to fund a $300.0 million accelerated share repurchase agreement and to repay $50.0 million on the amended $1.0 billion revolving credit facility. The 2024 Notes require semi-annual interest payments which began in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.
3.875% Notes
In fiscal 2013, we issued $300.0 million of 3.875% notes due in May 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The 2023 Notes require semi-annual interest payments which began in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.
Financial Covenants
Our revolving credit facility contains various financial covenants that, among other things, require the maintenance of certain leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. As of March 25, 2020, pursuant to the amendment to the revolving credit facility described above, compliance with the financial covenants is waived until the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2021.
11. ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Other accrued liabilities consist of the following:
 March 25,
2020
 June 26,
2019
Insurance$21.0
 $17.9
Property tax18.6
 17.3
COVID-19-related costs(1)
15.4
 
Dividends(2)
15.1
 14.9
Interest14.6
 7.5
Current installments of finance leases13.0
 9.7
Sales tax12.6
 14.6
Deferred franchise and development fees1.4
 1.4
Deferred sale leaseback gains(3)

 19.3
Straight-line rent(3)

 5.1
Landlord contributions(3)

 2.7
Cyber security incident
 0.8
Other(4)
22.2
 29.9
 $133.9
 $141.1

(1)
COVID-19 related costs accrued at March 25, 2020 relate to employee relief payments. Refer to Note 2 - Novel Coronavirus Pandemic for further details.
(2)
Dividendsincluded the current dividend payable on shares outstanding and current dividends previously accrued related to restricted share awards that will vest in the next year. Other liabilitiescontain the dividends accrued related to restricted shares that will vest after one year period. Refer toNote 12 - Shareholders’ Deficitfor further details.
(3)
Upon the adoption of ASC 842, the Deferred sale leaseback gains were eliminated as a cumulative effect adjustment to Retained earnings. Additionally, Straight-line rent and Landlord contributions balances were reclassified as a decrease to Operating lease assets upon the adoption of ASC 842. Refer to Note 4 - Leases for further details.


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(4)
Other primarily consisted of accruals for utilities and services, charitable donations, banquet deposits for Maggiano’s events, rent-related expenses, certain exit-related lease accruals and other various accruals. Accrual balances for certain exit-related lease accruals and rent-related expenses were reclassified as a decrease to Operating lease assets upon the adoption of ASC 842. Refer to Note 4 - Leases for further details.
Other liabilities consist of the following:
 March 25,
2020
 June 26,
2019
Insurance$36.7
 $36.8
Deferred franchise fees11.7
 14.8
Unrecognized tax benefits2.3
 2.1
Straight-line rent(1)

 57.2
Landlord contributions(1)

 32.9
Unfavorable leases(1)

 2.8
Other6.3
 6.4
 $57.0
 $153.0
(1)
Straight-line rent, Landlord contributions, and Unfavorable leases balances were reclassified as a decrease to Operating lease assets upon the adoption of ASC 842. Refer to Note 4 - Leases for further details.


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12. SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
The changes in Total shareholders’ deficit during the thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020 and March 27, 2019, respectively, were as follows:
 Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020
 Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained
Earnings (Deficit)
 Treasury
Stock
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 Total
Balance at June 26, 2019$17.6
 $522.0
 $2,771.2
 $(4,083.4) $(5.6) $(778.2)
Effect of ASC 842 adoption
 
 195.9
 
 
 195.9
Net income
 
 14.9
 
 
 14.9
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (0.2) (0.2)
Dividends ($0.38 per share)
 
 (14.6) 
 
 (14.6)
Stock-based compensation
 7.1
 
 
 
 7.1
Purchases of treasury stock
 (0.3) 
 (11.0) 
 (11.3)
Issuances of common stock
 (3.7) 
 5.0
 
 1.3
Balance at September 25, 201917.6
 525.1
 2,967.4
 (4,089.4) (5.8) (585.1)
Net income
 
 27.9
 
 
 27.9
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 0.1
 0.1
Dividends ($0.38 per share)
 
 (14.6) 
 
 (14.6)
Stock-based compensation
 2.6
 
 
 
 2.6
Purchases of treasury stock
 0.0
 
 0.0
 
 0.0
Issuances of common stock
 (0.4) 
 0.6
 
 0.2
Retirement of treasury stock(11.4) 
 (3,345.4) 3,356.8
 
 
Balance at December 25, 20196.2
 527.3
 (364.7) (732.0) (5.7) (568.9)
Net income
 
 30.8
 
 
 30.8
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (1.0) (1.0)
Dividends ($0.38 per share)
 
 (14.0) 
 
 (14.0)
Stock-based compensation
 (0.7) 
 
 
 (0.7)
Purchases of treasury stock
 
 
 (21.0) 
 (21.0)
Issuances of common stock
 (0.5) 
 0.6
 
 0.1
Balance at March 25, 2020$6.2
 $526.1
 $(347.9) $(752.4) $(6.7) $(574.7)


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 Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 27, 2019
 Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained
Earnings (Deficit)
 Treasury
Stock
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 Total
Balance at June 27, 2018$17.6
 $511.6
 $2,683.0
 $(3,924.7) $(5.8) $(718.3)
Effect of ASC 606 adoption
 
 (7.4) 
 
 (7.4)
Net income
 
 26.4
 
 
 26.4
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 0.3
 0.3
Dividends ($0.38 per share)
 
 (15.5) 
 
 (15.5)
Stock-based compensation
 3.6
 
 
 
 3.6
Purchases of treasury stock
 (7.5) 
 (98.0) 
 (105.5)
Issuances of common stock
 (3.8) 
 4.3
 
 0.5
Balance at September 26, 201817.6
 503.9
 2,686.5
 (4,018.4) (5.5) (815.9)
Net income
 
 32.0
 
 
 32.0
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (0.6) (0.6)
Dividends ($0.38 per share)
 
 (14.5) 
 
 (14.5)
Stock-based compensation
 3.6
 
 
 
 3.6
Purchases of treasury stock
 6.9
 
 (69.0) 
 (62.1)
Issuances of common stock
 (0.2) 
 2.5
 
 2.3
Balance at December 26, 201817.6
 514.2
 2,704.0
 (4,084.9) (6.1) (855.2)
Net income
 
 49.8
 
 
 49.8
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 0.2
 0.2
Dividends ($0.38 per share)
 
 (14.7) 
 
 (14.7)
Stock-based compensation
 5.8
 
 
 
 5.8
Purchases of treasury stock
 0.0
 
 (0.1) 
 (0.1)
Issuances of common stock
 (0.9) 
 0.9
 
 
Balance at March 27, 2019$17.6
 $519.1
 $2,739.1
 $(4,084.1) $(5.9) $(814.2)

Retirement of Treasury Stock
In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Board of Directors approved the retirement of 114.0 million shares of Treasury stock for a weighted average price per share of $29.45. As of March 25, 2020, 25.3 million shares remain in treasury.
Effect of Adoption of ASC 842
In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we adopted the lease accounting standard, ASC 842, and recorded a $195.9 million cumulative effect adjustment increase to Retained (deficit) earnings for the change in accounting principle. Refer to Note 415 - LeasesFiscal 2020 Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for further details.
Effect of Adoption of ASC 606
In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we adopted the revenue recognition standard, ASC 606, and recorded a $7.4 million cumulative effect adjustment decrease to Retained (deficit) earnings for the change in accounting principle.
Dividends
During the thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020 and March 27, 2019, we paid dividends of $43.3 million and $46.0 million to common stock shareholders, respectively. We also declared a quarterly dividend on January 27, 2020, that was paid subsequent to the third quarter of fiscal 2020, on March 26, 2020, in the amount of $0.38 per share. As of March 25, 2020, we have accrued dividends of $14.0 million for shares outstanding in Other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited), refer to Note 11 - Accrued and Other Liabilities for further details.


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Subsequent to quarter end, our Board of Directors voted to suspend the quarterly cash dividend due to uncertainty surrounding the duration of closures of our dining rooms and other restrictions mandated by state and local governments in response to COVID-19. The Board of Directors will reevaluate the suspension as developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic mature. There is significant uncertainty regarding the future impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry and the broader US economy.
Stock-based Compensation
The following table presents the stock options and restricted share awards granted, and related weighted average exercise price and fair value per share amounts.
 Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
Stock options   
Stock options granted0.3
 0.7
Weighted average exercise price per share$38.51
 $43.63
Weighted average fair value per share$6.83
 $8.25
Restricted share awards   
Restricted share awards granted0.3
 0.3
Weighted average fair value per share$38.68
 $43.52

Share Repurchases
Our share repurchase program has been used to return capital to shareholders and to minimize the dilutive impact of stock options and other share-based awards. We evaluate potential share repurchases under our plan based on several factors, including our cash position, share price, operational liquidity, proceeds from divestitures, borrowings, and planned investment and financing needs. The repurchased shares during the thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020 and March 27, 2019, respectively, included shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and shares repurchased to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares.
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020
During the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020, we repurchased 0.8 million shares of our common stock for $32.3 million. As of March 25, 2020, approximately $166.8 million was available under our share repurchase authorizations. Subsequent to the third quarter of fiscal 2020, our Board of Directors has suspended our share repurchase program as a result of the COVID-19 impact.
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 27, 2019
In August 2018, our Board of Directors authorized a $300.0 million increase to our existing share repurchase program resulting in total authorizations of $4.9 billion. During the thirty-nine week period ended March 27, 2019, we repurchased 3.6 million shares of our common stock for $167.7 million.
13.8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the price that we would receive to sellbe received for an asset or paypaid to transfer a liability, or the exit price, in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fairFair value is grouped in three levels based on the accounting standards establish a three level hierarchy forof significant inputs used in measuring fair value, as follows:
Level 1 - inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities.
Level 3 - inputs are unobservable and reflect our own assumptions.


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Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2Observable inputs available at measurement date other than quote prices included in Level 1
Level 3Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data
Non-Financial Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
We review the carrying amounts of long-lived property and equipment, operating lease assets, reacquired franchise rights and transferable liquor licenses semi-annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the fair value may not substantially exceed the carrying amount. We record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. All impairment charges were included in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the periods presented. Refer to Note 6 - Other Gains and Charges for more information. Refer to Note 2 - Novel Coronavirus Pandemic for further details on the analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic as a potential triggering event for impairment in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
During the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020, we impaired certain long-lived and lease assets primarily related to 10 underperforming Chili’s restaurants. Additionally, we impaired certain finance and operating lease assets related to previously closed Chili’s restaurants. During the thirty-nine week period ended March 27, 2019, we impaired certain long-lived assets primarily related to 2 underperforming restaurants. We determined the fair value of these assets based on Level 3 fair value measurements. The table below presents the carrying values and related impairment expenses recorded on these impaired restaurants for the periods presented.
     Impairment Charges
 Pre-Impairment Carrying Value Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
Underperforming restaurants       
Long-lived assets$4.5
 $1.0
 $4.5
 $1.0
Finance lease assets0.1
 
 0.1
 
Total underperforming restaurants$4.6
 $1.0
 $4.6
 $1.0
Closed restaurants       
Operating lease assets$6.4
 $
 $1.8
 $
Finance lease assets5.8
 
 1.4
 
Total closed restaurants$12.2
 $
 $3.2
 $

Intangibles, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) includes both indefinite-lived intangible assets such as the transferable liquor licenses and definite-lived intangible assets that include reacquired franchise rights and other items such as trademarks. Intangibles, net included accumulated amortization associated with definite-lived intangible assets at March 25,September 23, 2020 and June 26, 2019,24, 2020, of $7.1$8.0 million and $7.0$7.5 million, respectively.
Definite Lived Assets Impairment
Definite lived assets include property, equipment, operating lease assets, and reacquired franchise rights. During the thirteen week periods ended September 23, 2020 and September 25, 2019, no indicators of impairment existed.

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We determine the fair value of transferable liquor licenses based on prices in the open market for licenses in the same or similar jurisdictions that is considered Level 2. During the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25,September 23, 2020 and March 27,September 25, 2019, no indicators of impairment were identified.
Goodwill
We review the carrying amounts of goodwill annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We may elect to perform a qualitative assessment for our reporting units to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying value. If a qualitative assessment is not performed, or if the result of the qualitative assessment indicates a potential impairment, then the reporting unit’s fair value is compared to its carrying value. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the implied fair value of the goodwill.
Related to the qualitative assessment, changes in circumstances existing at the measurement date or at other times in the future, such as declines in our market capitalization, as well as in the market capitalization of other companies in the restaurant industry, declines in sales at our restaurants, and significant adverse changes in the operating environment for the restaurant industry could result in an impairment loss of all or a portion of our goodwill.


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We performed our goodwill impairment tests at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 in accordance with our policy and no indicators of impairment were identified. Refer to Note 2 - Novel Coronavirus Pandemic for further details on the updated analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic as a triggering event for impairmentdetailed quantitative assessment in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition
In2020 of our goodwill balances associated with both reporting units. This assessment was performed in response to observed indicators of impairment that were primarily driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business. These indicators were significant declines in operating cash flows and market capitalization. Based on this assessment, we concluded that our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired at that time. We updated this assessment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and again concluded no impairment triggering event existed based on improved market capitalization and improved operating results compared to projections in the detailed quantitative assessment prepared in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Our operating results and operating cash flows have continued to outperform our initial quantitative assessment in the first quarter of fiscal 2020,2021. Our stock price and market capitalization have also increased to levels greater than before the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States. As a result, we completedhave not performed a quantitative analysis in the acquisitionfirst quarter of 116 Chili’s restaurants. The fair value of assets acquired, including goodwill, and liabilities assumed for these restaurants utilized Level 3 inputs. The fair values of intangible assets acquired were primarilyfiscal 2021; however, based on significant inputs not observable in an active market, including estimatesthese qualitative factors, Management has concluded no triggering event exists. Our ability to operate dining and banquet rooms and generate off-premise sales at our restaurants is critical to avoiding a future triggering event as the impact of replacement costs, future cash flows,the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Management’s judgments about the impact of the pandemic could change as additional developments occur. We will continue to monitor and discount rates. Referevaluate our results to Note 3 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for further details.determine if more a more detailed assessment is necessary.
Other Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts because of the short maturity of these items.
Long-Term Debt
The carrying amount of debt outstanding related to the amended revolving credit facility approximates fair value as the interest rate on this instrument approximates current market rates (Level 2). The fair values of the 3.875% and 5.000% notes are based on quoted market prices and are considered Level 2 fair value measurements.
The 3.875% notes and 5.000% notes carrying amounts, which are net of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts, and fair values of the 3.875% notes and 5.000% notes are as follows, refer to Note 10 - Debt for further details:
September 23, 2020June 24, 2020
Carrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
3.875% notes$299.1 $293.3 $299.0 $282.8 
5.000% notes346.9 357.4 346.7 330.8 
 March 25, 2020 June 26, 2019
 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
3.875% notes$298.9
 $194.3
 $298.6
 $296.3
5.000% notes346.5
 213.5
 345.9
 356.2

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Table of the 3.875% notes and 5.000% notes from June 26, 2019 to March 25, 2020 was due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, refer to Note 2 - Novel Coronavirus Pandemic for further details.Contents
Long-Term Footnote Index
Note Receivable
During fiscal 2018, we received an $18.0 million long-term note receivable as consideration related to the sale of our equity interest in the Chili’s joint venture in Mexico. We determined the fair value of this note based on an internally developed analysis relying on Level 3 inputs at inception. This analysis was based on a credit rating we assigned to the counterparty and comparable interest rates associated with similar debt instruments observed in the market. As a result of the initialthis analysis, we determined the fair value of this note was approximately $16.0 million and recorded this fair value as its initial carrying value. We believe the fair value of the note receivable continues to approximate the note receivable carrying value, which at March 25,as of September 23, 2020 was $7.0 million. The current portion of the note which represents the cash payments to be received over the next 12 months and is included within Accounts receivable, net while the long-term portion of the note is included inwithin Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
9. LEASES
We typically lease our restaurant facilities through ground leases (where we lease land only, but construct the building and improvements) or retail leases (where we lease the land/retail space and building). In addition to our restaurant facilities, we also lease our corporate headquarters location and certain equipment.
Lease Amounts Included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
The components of lease expenses included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) were as follows:
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Operating lease cost$41.7 $37.3 
Variable lease cost14.0 13.3 
Finance lease amortization4.0 2.7 
Finance lease interest1.5 0.9 
Short-term lease cost0.1 0.2 
Sublease income(1.0)(1.2)
Total lease costs, net$60.3 $53.2 
Lease Maturity Analysis
As of September 23, 2020, the discounted future minimum lease payments on finance and operating leases, as well as sublease income, were as follows:
September 23, 2020
Fiscal YearFinance LeasesOperating LeasesSublease Income
Remainder of 2021$17.5 $135.8 $2.5 
202222.4 169.2 3.2 
202320.9 157.6 2.6 
202411.4 146.6 1.9 
20259.0 136.6 1.8 
Thereafter53.6 864.5 4.8 
Total future lease payments(1)
134.8 1,610.3 $16.8 
Less: Imputed interest31.0 447.3 
Present value of lease liability$103.8 $1,163.0 
(1)Finance and Operating leases total future lease payments represent the contractual obligations due under the contract, including certain cancellable option periods where we are reasonably assured to exercise the

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options. Included in the Total future lease payments as of September 23, 2020 was non-cancelable lease commitments of $114.0 million for finance leases, and $1,065.8 million for operating leases.
10. DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
September 23,
2020
June 24,
2020
Revolving credit facility$426.3 $472.9 
5.000% notes350.0 350.0 
3.875% notes300.0 300.0 
Finance lease obligations103.8 102.1 
Total long-term debt1,180.1 1,225.0 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts(4.1)(4.3)
Total long-term debt, less unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts1,176.0 1,220.7 
Less: current installments of long-term debt(1)
(17.7)(12.2)
Long-term debt less current installments$1,158.3 $1,208.5 
(1)Current installments of long-term debt consist only of finance leases for the periods presented and are recorded within Other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). Refer to Note 611 - Accrued and Other Gains and ChargesLiabilities for further details about this note receivable.details.

Revolving Credit Facility
In the thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020, net repayments of $46.6 million were made on the $1.0 billion revolving credit facility. As of September 23, 2020, $573.7 million of credit was available under the revolving credit facility.
Amended Revolving Credit Agreement
In the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we executed the seventh amendment to our revolving credit facility. This amendment extended the maturity date to December 12, 2022, and required a capacity reduction to $900.0 million from $1.0 billion on September 12, 2021. The issuance of certain debt or preferred equity interests will result in an immediate capacity reduction, an interest rate reduction of 0.250% on the spread, and 0.100% reduction on the undrawn fee if the issuance exceeds $250.0 million pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
The revolving credit facility bears interest of LIBOR, through December 2021, plus an applicable margin of 2.250% to 3.000% and an undrawn commitment fee of 0.350% to 0.500%, both based on a function of our debt-to-cash-flow ratio. Upon LIBOR’s expiration in December 2021, our interest rate will be a function of a similar, publicly available, Eurodollar rate. As of September 23, 2020, our interest rate was 3.750% consisting of the LIBOR floor of 0.750% plus the applicable margin of 3.000%.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we incurred $1.5 million of debt issuance costs, associated with the revolver amendment, which are included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
5.000% Notes
In fiscal 2017, we completed the private offering of $350.0 million of our 5.000% senior notes due October 2024, our fiscal 2025 (the “2024 Notes”). We received proceeds of $350.0 million and utilized the proceeds to fund a $300.0 million accelerated share repurchase agreement and to repay $50.0 million on the amended $1.0 billion revolving credit facility. The notes require semi-annual interest payments which began on April 1, 2017.
The indenture for the 2024 Notes contains certain covenants, including, but not limited to, limitations and restrictions on the ability of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the indenture) to (i) create liens on Principal Property (as defined in the Indenture) and (ii) merge, consolidate or amalgamate with or into any

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other person or sell, transfer, assign, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of their property. These covenants are subject to a number of important conditions, qualifications, exceptions and limitations.
14.3.875% Notes
In fiscal 2013, we issued $300.0 million of 3.875% notes due in May 2023, our fiscal 2023. These “2023 Notes” require semi-annual interest payments which began in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.
Financial Covenants
Our debt agreements contain various financial covenants that, among other things, require the maintenance of certain leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. As of September 23, 2020, pursuant to the amended revolving credit facility and under the terms of the indentures governing our 2023 Notes and 2024 Notes, we are in compliance with our covenants. We expect to remain in compliance with our covenants during the remainder of fiscal 2021.
11. ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Other accrued liabilities consist of the following:
September 23,
2020
June 24,
2020
Property tax$27.0 $22.9 
Insurance21.3 20.7 
Sales tax18.0 13.3 
Current installments of finance leases17.7 12.2 
Interest14.9 7.5 
Utilities and services8.4 8.3 
Cyber security incident3.4 3.4 
Other(1)
11.2 12.3 
$121.9 $100.6 
(1)Other primarily consists of accruals for banquet deposits for Maggiano’s events, charitable donations, rent-related expenses, deferred franchise and development fees, and other various accruals.
Other liabilities consist of the following:
September 23,
2020
June 24,
2020
Deferred payroll taxes(1)
$34.2 $12.9 
Insurance33.5 33.7 
Deferred franchise fees11.4 11.6 
Unrecognized tax benefits2.1 2.1 
Other6.2 6.8 
$87.4 $67.1 
(1)    Deferred payroll taxes primarily consists of the deferral of the employer portion of certain payroll related taxes as allowed under the CARES Act which will be repaid in two equal installments on December 31, 2021, and December 31, 2022.

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12. SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
The changes in Total shareholders’ deficit during the thirteen week periods ended September 23, 2020 and September 25, 2019, respectively, were as follows:
Thirteen Week Period Ended September 23, 2020
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated DeficitTreasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Balance at June 24, 2020$7.0 $669.4 $(397.5)$(751.8)$(6.2)$(479.1)
Net income10.7 10.7 
Other comprehensive income0.3 0.3 
Dividends0.0 0.0 
Stock-based compensation3.9 3.9 
Purchases of treasury stock(1.1)(2.8)(3.9)
Issuances of common stock(9.0)12.0 3.0 
Balance at September 23, 2020$7.0 $663.2 $(386.8)$(742.6)$(5.9)$(465.1)
Thirteen Week Period Ended September 25, 2019
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Balance at June 26, 2019$17.6 $522.0 $2,771.2 $(4,083.4)$(5.6)$(778.2)
Effect of ASC 842 adoption— — 195.9 — — 195.9 
Net income14.9 14.9 
Other comprehensive loss(0.2)(0.2)
Dividends ($0.38 per share)(14.6)(14.6)
Stock-based compensation7.1 7.1 
Purchases of treasury stock(0.3)(11.0)(11.3)
Issuances of common stock(3.7)5.0 1.3 
Balance at September 25, 2019$17.6 $525.1 $2,967.4 $(4,089.4)$(5.8)$(585.1)
Dividends
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, our quarterly cash dividend was suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before this suspension, our Board of Directors approved quarterly dividends of $0.38 per share paid quarterly. In the thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020, dividends paid solely related to the previously accrued dividends for restricted share awards that vested in the period. Restricted share award dividends are accrued in Other accrued liabilities for the current portion to vest within 12 months, and Other liabilities for the portion that will vest after one year. Before the suspension, in the thirteen week period ended September 25, 2019, we paid dividends of $14.8 million to common stock shareholders.

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Stock-based Compensation
The following table presents the stock options and restricted share awards granted, and related weighted average exercise price and fair value per share amounts.
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Stock options
Stock options granted0.3 
Weighted average exercise price per share$$38.51 
Weighted average fair value per share$$6.83 
Restricted share awards
Restricted share awards granted0.5 0.3 
Weighted average fair value per share$39.76 $38.51 
Share Repurchases
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, our share repurchase program was suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the suspension, our share repurchase program was used to return capital to shareholders and to minimize the dilutive impact of stock options and other share-based awards. We evaluated potential share repurchases under our plan based on several factors, including our cash position, share price, operational liquidity, proceeds from divestitures, borrowings, and planned investment and financing needs. Repurchased shares are reflected as an increase in Treasury stock within Shareholders’ deficit in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
In the thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020, we repurchased 0.1 million shares from team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. Before the suspension, in the thirteen week period ended September 25, 2019, we repurchased 0.3 million shares of our common stock for $11.3 million.
Effect of Adoption of ASC 842
In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we adopted the lease accounting standard, ASC 842, and recorded a $195.9 million cumulative effect adjustment increase to Retained earnings for the change in accounting principle.
13. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for income taxes and interest is as follows:
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
Thirty-Nine Week Periods EndedSeptember 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
Income taxes, net of refunds(1)
$(4.7) $97.2
Income taxes, net of (refunds)Income taxes, net of (refunds)$(2.1)$(11.8)
Interest, net of amounts capitalized32.6
 34.7
Interest, net of amounts capitalized5.5 6.1 

(1)
Income taxes, net of refunds decreased for the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020 as compared to the thirty-nine week period ended March 27, 2019 primarily due to payments made for income tax liabilities resulting from the sale leaseback transactions completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and receipt of a refund in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, partially offset by current year payments. Refer to Note 4 - Leases and Note 7 - Income Taxes for further details.
Non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows:
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Retirement of fully depreciated assets$2.5 $4.3 
Dividends declared but not paid14.6 
Accrued capital expenditures6.4 14.2 
 Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
Retirement of fully depreciated assets$14.0
 $23.2
Dividends declared but not paid14.8
 15.2
Accrued capital expenditures14.7
 10.7
Capital lease additions(1)

 2.5

(1)
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Capital lease additions for the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020 are now disclosed as part of the finance lease disclosures in Note 4 - Leases, “Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Disclosure of Lease Amounts” section.
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14. CONTINGENCIES
Lease Commitments
We have, in certain cases, divested brands or sold restaurants to franchisees and have not been released from lease guarantees for the related restaurants. As of March 25,September 23, 2020 and June 26, 2019,24, 2020, we have outstanding lease guarantees or are secondarily liable for $41.7$37.7 million and $55.3$39.7 million, respectively. These amounts represent the expected maximum potential liability of future rent payments under the leases. These leases have been assigned to the buyers and expire at the end of the respective lease terms, which range from fiscal 2021 through fiscal 2028. Our secondary liability position was reduced approximately $9.3 million in the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020 due to certain leases associated with the acquisition of 116 restaurants from a franchisee, refer to Note 3 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for further details.2027. In the event of default under a lease by a franchisee or owner of a divested brand, the indemnity and default clauses in our agreements with such third parties and applicable laws govern our ability to pursue and recover amounts we may pay on behalf of such parties.
We are monitoring our lease guarantees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and at this time we believe the pandemic will be temporary and, as of the third quarter of fiscal 2020, there have been no notices of default pertaining to these leases. Therefore we believe the loss is not probable at this time, and we will continue to closely monitor this situation.
Letters of Credit
We provide letters of credit to various insurers to collateralize obligations for outstanding claims. As of March 25,September 23, 2020, we had $27.2$29.5 million in undrawn standby letters of credit outstanding. All standby letters of credit are renewable within the next 1 to 1312 months.


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Cyber Security Incident
On May 12,In fiscal 2018, we issued a public statement thatdiscovered malware had been discovered at certain Chili’s restaurants that may have resulted in unauthorized access or acquisition of customer payment card data. We engaged third-party forensic firms and cooperated with law enforcement
Cyber Security Related Charges
To limit our exposure to investigatecyber security events, we maintain cyber liability insurance coverage. Our cyber liability insurance policy contained a $2.0 million retention that was fully accrued during fiscal 2018. Since the matter. Based on the investigationincident, through September 23, 2020, we have incurred total cumulative costs of our third-party forensic experts, we believe most Company-owned Chili’s restaurants were impacted by the malware during time frames that vary by restaurant, but we believe in each case began no earlier than March 21, 2018 and ended no later than April 22, 2018.
We expect$8.2 million related to incur legal and professional services expenses associated with the cyber security incidentincident. This includes the $2.0 million retention recorded, $2.2 million in future periods, which could be material. We will recognize these expenses as servicescosts that have been reimbursed by our insurance carriers, $3.5 million of receivables for costs incurred that we believe are received. Related to this incident, payment card companiesreimbursable and associations may request us to reimburse them for unauthorized card chargesprobable of recovery under our insurance coverage and $0.5 million of costs to replace cards and may also impose fines or penalties in connection with the cyber security incident, and regulatory authorities may also impose fines or other remedies against us. While we do not acknowledge responsibility to pay any such amounts imposedreimbursable by any third parties, we may become obligated to pay such amounts or incur significant related settlement costs. our insurance carriers.
We have settled claims from twothree payment card companies, and the settlement amounts are included in the costs described above. We may incur legal and professional services expenses in future periods. In the following paragraph. Weevent of future litigation, we will record an estimate for any additional losses at the time when it is both probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable.
To limit our exposure to cyber security events, we maintain cyber liability insurance coverage. This coverage and certain other insurance coverage may reduce our exposure for this incident. Our cyber liability insurance policy contains a $2.0 million retention that was fully accrued during fiscal 2018. Since the incident, through March 25, 2020, we have incurred cumulative costs of $4.4 million related to the cyber security incident. This includes the $2.0 million retention recorded in fiscal 2018, $1.7 million in costs that have been reimbursed by our insurance carriers, and $0.2 million of receivable for costs incurred that we believe are reimbursable and probable of recovery under our insurance coverage, and an additional $0.4 million during fiscal 2019 and $0.1 million during fiscal 2020 for expenses not believed to be covered by our insurance coverage recorded to Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited).Cyber Security Litigation
The Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida styled In re: Brinker Data Incident Litigation, Case No. 18-cv-00686-TJC-MCR (the(the “Litigation”) relating to the cyber security incident described above. In the Litigation, plaintiffs assert various claims stemming from the cyber security incident at the Company’s Chili’s restaurants involving customer payment card information and seek monetary damages in excess of $5.0 million, injunctive and declaratory relief, and attorney’s fees and costs.
On January 4, 2019, we filed a MotionJuly 27, 2020, the Court granted our second motion to Dismissdismiss as to all of plaintiffs’Plaintiffs’ claims asserting that plaintiffs do not havefor injunctive relief on Article III standing grounds, dismissing Plaintiffs’ declaratory judgment and Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) claims outright and dismissing the injunctive relief portions of their UCL claims. The Court further ordered Brinker to bring the lawsuit and that plaintiffs have failedfile an answer to state a claim on which relief can be granted.
Following completion of briefingPlaintiffs’ Third Amended Complaint by the parties, the court conducted a hearing on our motion on June 24, 2019. On August 1, 2019, the court granted our Motion to Dismiss for lack of standing as to two plaintiffs and denied the motion as to the remaining plaintiffs. On January 28,23, 2020, the court granted in part and denied in part the remaining portion of our Motion to Dismiss, and ordered the parties to mediate the case by November 20, 2020, prior to the class certification hearing in January 2021. Plaintiffs filed their motion for class certification on August 31, 2020, and Brinker’s deadline to file their third amended complaint by February 28, 2020 and the partiesits opposition to file a revised case management report on March 27,Plaintiffs’ motion is October 30, 2020. The parties complied with each of these deadlines. On March 5, 2020, the court granted our MotionMediation is scheduled for Protection in its entirety. Discovery remains stayed pending entry of a new case management and scheduling order. November 18, 2020.
We believe we have defenses and intend to continue defending the Litigation. As such, as of March 25,September 23, 2020, we have concluded that a loss, or range of loss, from this matter is not determinable, therefore, we have not recorded

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a liability related to the Litigation. We will continue to evaluate this matter based on new information as it becomes available.
Legal Proceedings
Evaluating contingencies related to litigation is a complex process involving subjective judgment on the potential outcome of future events, and the ultimate resolution of litigated claims may differ from our current analysis. Accordingly, we review the adequacy of accruals and disclosures pertaining to litigated matters each quarter in consultation with legal counsel and we assess the probability and range of possible losses associated with contingencies for potential accrual in the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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We are engaged in various legal proceedings and have certain unresolved claims pending. Liabilities have been established based on our best estimates of our potential liability in certain of these matters. Based upon consultation with legal counsel, management is of the opinion that there are 0 matters pending or threatened which are expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
16. EFFECT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS15. FISCAL 2020 CHILI’S RESTAURANT ACQUISITION
ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments - In June 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, creating ASC Topic 326 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. ASU 2016-13 is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis (including, but not limited to loans), net investments in leases recognized as lessor and off-balance sheet credit exposures. ASU 2016-13 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold under the current incurred loss methodology for recognizing credit losses. Instead, ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The new guidance is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2021.2020, on September 5, 2019, we completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities related to 116 previously franchised Chili’s restaurants located in the Midwest United States. Pro-forma financial information of the acquisition is not presented due to the immaterial impact of the financial results of the acquired restaurants in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
Total cash consideration of $96.0 million, including post-closing adjustments, was funded with borrowings from our existing credit facility. We expectaccounted for this acquisition as a business combination. The results of operations, and assets and liabilities, of these restaurants are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) from the date of acquisition. The assets and liabilities of these restaurants are recorded at their fair values.
A preliminary net acquisition-related gain of $0.5 million was recorded during the thirteen week period ended September 25, 2019 to adopt this updateOther (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) that consisted of $2.6 million of franchise deferred revenues balance that were fully recognized at the date of the acquisition, partially offset by $1.5 million of professional services, transaction and transition related costs associated with the purchase, and $0.6 million of related franchise straight-line rent balances, net of market leasehold improvement adjustments that were fully recognized at the date of the acquisition.
The final purchase price accounting was completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, and the final amounts recorded for the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities at the acquisition date were as follows:
Fair Value September 5, 2019
Current assets(1)
$7.3 
Property and equipment60.3 
Operating lease assets163.5 
Reacquired franchise rights(2)
6.9 
Goodwill(3)
22.4 
Total assets acquired260.4 
Current liabilities(4)
9.1 
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion158.3 
Total liabilities assumed167.4 
Net assets acquired(5)
$93.0 
(1)Current assets included petty cash, inventory, and restaurant supplies.
(2)Reacquired franchise rights have a weighted average amortization period of approximately 8 years.

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(3)Goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The portion of the purchase price attributable to goodwill represents the benefits expected as a result of the acquisition, including sales and unit growth opportunities, and the benefit of the assembled workforce of the acquired restaurants.
(4)Current liabilities included current portion of operating lease liabilities, gift card liability and accrued property tax.
(5)Net assets acquired at fair value are equal to the total purchase price of $99.0 million, less $3.2 million of closing adjustments and $2.8 million allocated to prepayment of leases entered into between us and the franchisee.
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Revolver Activity
Subsequent to the first quarter of fiscal 2021, and do not expect the adoption$20.0 million of this guidance to have a material impact in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement - In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. The amendments under ASU 2018-13 add an incremental requirement, among others, for entities to disclose (1) the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs and (2) how the weighted average was calculated for fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Entities may disclose other quantitative information in lieu of the weighted average if they determine that such information embodies a more reasonable and rational method of reflecting the distribution of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The new guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Early adoption is permitted. We expect to adopt this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes - In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intraperiod allocation and calculating income taxes in interim periods. The ASU also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for tax goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group. The new guidance is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Early adoption is permitted. We anticipate to adopt this update in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Revolver Net Borrowings
Subsequent to the quarter end, we amended the revolving credit facility to provide additional liquidity and financial flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Refer to Note 10 - Debt for further details. NaN borrowingsnet payments were drawnmade on the revolving credit facility subsequent to the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020.facility.
Dividend Suspension
Subsequent to quarter end, our Board of Directors voted to suspend the quarterly cash dividend due to uncertainty surrounding the duration of closures of our dining rooms and other restrictions mandated by state and local governments in response to COVID-19. The Board of Directors will reevaluate the suspension as developments surrounding the


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COVID-19 pandemic mature. There is significant uncertainty regarding the future impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry and the broader US economy.
CARES Act
On March 27, 2020, subsequent to quarter end, President Trump signed the $2.2 trillion bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Among other things, the CARES Act provides for deferrals of employer payroll tax liabilities coupled with an employee retention tax credit, in addition to a variety of other tax measures.
At this time, we plan to amend our U.S. Income Tax Return for the 2018 and 2019 fiscal years in order to claim additional depreciation related to qualified improvement property that will allow us to generate refunds. In addition, the CARES Act allows employers to defer paying their employer portion of the social security payroll tax (6.2 percent) otherwise due. The deferral period started on March 27, 2020 and runs through December 31, 2020. The amounts will ultimately be paid over to Treasury in two installments 1) half of the deferred amount of payroll taxes from 2020 will be due December 31, 2021, and 2) the remaining half due December 31, 2022. We are continuing to evaluate other tax provisions and opportunities this act may provide.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help you understand our Company, our operations, and our current operating environment. For an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our performance during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25,September 23, 2020 and March 27,September 25, 2019, the MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and related Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this quarterly report. All amounts within the MD&A are presented in millions unless otherwise specified.
OVERVIEW
We are principally engaged in the ownership, operation, development, and franchising of the Chili’s® Grill & Bar (“Chili’s”) and Maggiano’s Little Italy® (“Maggiano’s”) restaurant brands. At March 25,September 23, 2020, we owned, operated or franchised 1,6751,660 restaurants, consisting of 1,1171,116 Company-owned restaurants and 558544 franchised restaurants, located in the United States, 2928 countries and two United States territories. Our two restaurant brands, Chili’s and Maggiano’s, are both operating segments and reporting units. Our Chili’s and Maggiano’s locations support our virtual brand offering, It’s Just Wings through our partnership with DoorDash.
Pre-COVID-19 PerformanceCOVID-19 Pandemic
InImpact of COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 global pandemic caused a significant decrease in sales during the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2020, continuing into the first quarter of fiscal 2021. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020, we temporarily closed all Company-owned restaurant dining and banquet rooms as we transitioned to an off-premise business model and temporarily delayed our multi-yearexpansion plans. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, beginning on April 27, 2020, we began to reopen certain dining room locations as permitted by state and local governments. At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2021, September 23, 2020, substantially all of our Company-owned restaurant dining and banquet rooms or patios were open in a limited capacity.
As dining rooms have reopened, we have mandatory table distancing as an added safety measure for our guests. In addition, we have increased our already strict sanitation requirements, are conducting daily health and temperature checks for all employees before they begin their shift and are requiring personal protective equipment to be worn by all restaurant employees at all times. Our priority has been protecting the health and safety of team members and guests while continuing to serve our communities.

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As a result of COVID-19, we have experienced a negative impact on our revenues and traffic. At this time, the impact of COVID-19, in both the short term and long term, is difficult to estimate due to the uncertainty about the duration of the pandemic, the discovery of any effective treatments, cures or vaccines and the related government restrictions. Additional impacts to the business may arise that we are not aware of currently. We cannot predict whether, when or the manner in which COVID-19 may impact our business, including the capacity of our dining rooms, what operational restrictions may be imposed, and our ability to fully staff reopened dining rooms. As such, we have taken a number of proactive measures to adapt our business to lower demand levels during the COVID-19 pandemic including measures to significantly reduce costs, partnering with our lenders to provide additional liquidity, issuing additional common stock and negotiating rent concessions with landlords. We continue to closely monitor and adapt to the evolving situation.
Operations Strategy
We are committed to strategies were delivering comparable restaurantand a Company culture that we believe are centered on a guest experience. This includes bringing guests back safely, growing long-term sales growth.and profit, engaging team members and working to return our business to pre-pandemic levels. Our strategies and culture are intended to differentiate our brands from the competition, effectively and efficiently manage our restaurants and establish a lasting presence for our brands in key markets around the world.
Our primary strategy remains to make our guests feel special through great food and quality service so that they return to our restaurants. Our guest survey scores on food quality and service reached an all-time high last year and continued to improve during the pandemic as we continued to provide great food and service. Our enhanced safety training and systems have also created a safer environment for our team and guests.
Guest Engagement Through March 8,Technology - We have invested in our technology and off-premise options as more guests are opting for to-go and delivery. Our to-go menu is available through our Chili’s mobile app, on our Chili’s and Maggiano’s brand websites, our exclusive delivery partner DoorDash, or by calling the restaurant. Since fiscal 2018, our off-premise business has grown by 177%. Chili’s exclusive partnership with DoorDash is instrumental in connecting with our guests and providing convenience especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. DoorDash orders are sent directly into our point of sale system which has created a streamlined integration to our kitchens. We believe that guests will continue to prefer more convenience and off-premise options after the pandemic concerns dissipate. We plan to continue investing in our technology systems to support our carryout and delivery capabilities.
In dining rooms we use tabletop devices to engage our guests at the table. In fiscal 2020, Company-ownedwe rolled out a new tabletop device to continue to enhance this experience. These devices provide pay at the table, reordering, digital entertainment, guest feedback and support our My Chili’s comparable restaurant sales had increased by 3.3%, and Company-owned Maggiano’s comparable restaurant sales had increased by 0.6%. At Chili’s, our value offerings andRewards program. My Chili’s Rewards loyalty program helped drive positive traffic.database includes more than 8 million loyal members who have interacted with Chili’s in the previous six months. We customize offerings for our guests based on their purchase behavior, and we continue to shift more of our overall marketing spend to these customized channels and promotions. We believe this strategy gives us a sustained competitive advantage over independent restaurants and the majority of our competitors.
Chili’s - Chili’s continues to outpace the casual dining industry and grow market share. Part of our strategy is to differentiate Chili’s from our competitors with a flexible platform of value offerings at both lunch and dinner as well as connecting with our guests through our My Chili’s Rewards loyalty program. Our Cheers to Patron® Margarita of the Month and new offerings on our 3 for $10 meal platform were particularly successful in bringing guests back to Chili’s. Our Chili’s off-premise sales, which includes both to-go and delivery, also grew and reached approximately 20% of sales, with approximately 14% coming from to-go and 6% from delivery. Membership in the My Chili’s Rewards loyalty program also continued to grow. While the spread of the novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) dramatically changed the full-quarter results, we believe these intra-quarter results are further evidence and provide a good foundation for our brands as they move forward our multi-year strategies.
We believe the impact of COVID-19 will not be long-term, and therefore we are committed to our strategies and initiatives that we believe will deliver long-term results.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 caused a dramatic decrease in guest traffic and sales during the last three weeks of the third quarter of fiscal 2020 as it became a global pandemic. We temporarily closed all restaurant dining and banquet rooms as we transitioned to a 100% off-premise model by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Our priority became protecting the health and safety of team members and guests while continuing to serve our communities. We also took a number of proactive measures to adapt our business to lower demand levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and to reduce the amount of cash lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both Chili’s and Maggiano’s are able to serve our guests during the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of our strategic decision to invest in technology, training and partnerships that enable online ordering, mobile app ordering, curbside service and third-party delivery. As a result, our off-premise sales have grown significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Off-premise sales have grown each week since the COVID-19 pandemic, and have captured 57% of prior year Company sales during the week ended April 15, 2020, adjusted to exclude the Midwest region acquisition that occurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
We have been carefully assessing the effect of COVID-19 on our business as conditions continue to evolve throughout the communities we serve. At this time, the impact of COVID-19 in both the short term and long term is difficult to estimate due to the uncertainty about the spread of the virus, the discovery of cures or vaccines and the duration of government restrictions. As a result of COVID-19, we expect a material adverse impact on our revenues, results of operations and cash flows in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and potentially into fiscal 2021. The situation is rapidly


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changing and additional impacts to the business may arise that we are not aware of currently. We cannot predict whether, when or the manner in which COVID-19 will change our business, including when our dining rooms will reopen, what operational restrictions may be imposed, our ability to staff reopened dining rooms, and whether customers will re-engage with our brands. As such, we have taken measures to significantly reduce costs, and partnered with our lenders to provide additional liquidity. Refer to “COVID-19 Impact on Liquidity” section below for further details. We continue to closely monitor and adapt to the evolving situation.
Operations Strategy
We are committed to strategies and a Company culture that we believe are centered on a guest experience which includes bringing back guests, growing long-term sales and profit and engaging team members. Our strategies and culture are intended to differentiate our brands from the competition, reduce the costs associated with managing our restaurants and establish a strong presence for our brands in key markets around the world. Aligning to our strategy, in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we acquired 116 Midwest Chili’s restaurants from a franchise partner.
Our primary strategy remains to make our guests feel special through great food and quality service so that they return to our restaurants. At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020, our internal rankings on food quality and service reached an all-time high and our social ratings, as measured by Google, have been improving faster than our casual dining competitors.
Part of our strategy is to differentiate Chili’s from our competitors with a flexible platform of value offerings at both lunch and dinner, and we are committed to offering consistent, quality products at a price point that is compelling to our guests. Our “3 for $10” platform allows guests to combine a starter, a non-alcoholic drink and an entrée for just $10.00 and isas part of the every-day base menu. Additionally, we have continued our Margarita of the Month promotion that started in fiscal 2018 that features a premium-liquor margarita every month at an every-day value price of $5.00. InMost of our value propositions are available for guests to enjoy in our dining rooms or off-premise.
Chili’s off-premise dining options including our virtual brand, It’s Just Wings are a critical part of our strategy going forward. Chili’s off-premise sales, including both to-go and delivery, is approximately 48% of sales, with approximately 61% coming from to-go and 39% from delivery during the first half of fiscal 2020, we continued to see an increase in popularity of both 3 for $10 and Margarita of the Month, helping us increase frequency of loyal guests and win new ones.
We have also invested in our off-premise business to provide convenient technology and off-premise options as more guests are opting for to-go and delivery. Since fiscal 2018, our off-premise business has grown by 67%, faster than most of our competitors. Fiscal 2020 will be the first full year of Chili’s exclusive partnership with DoorDash for third party delivery to our guests. This partnership is proving even more instrumental in offering our guests continued service during the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with DoorDash, we leveraged technology so that DoorDash orders are sent directly into our point of sale system, creating efficiencies and a system that allows us to better serve our guests. We believe that guests will continue to prefer more convenience and options that allow them to eat off-premise, and we plan to continue investments in our technology systems and carryout and delivery capabilities.
We also believe our digital guest experience will help us engage our guests more effectively. Our My Chili’s Rewards loyalty database, as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020, includes more than 8 million loyal members who have interacted with2021. We regularly evaluate our processes and menu at Chili’s in the previous six months.to identify opportunities where we can improve our service quality and

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food. We use tabletop devices to engage our guests at the table, and in fiscal 2020 we began rolling out a new tabletop device to continue to enhance this experience. We customize offerings forfocus on our guests based on their purchase behavior,core equities and we continue to shift moreimproving guest satisfaction with our food and service by improving execution of our overall marketing spend to these customized channels and promotions. We expect this strategy to give us a sustained competitive advantage over independent restaurants and the majority ofoperations standards.
Maggiano’s - At Maggiano’s, we believe our competitors.
We believe that improvements at our domestic Chili’s will have a significant impactfocus on the business; however, our results will also benefit through additional contributions from Maggiano’s and our global Chili’s franchise business. Maggiano’s has focused on execution of operating fundamentals to improve service and foodtechnology will provide the foundation for its guests. In fiscal 2020, Maggiano’s also began testing electronic check presenters that facilitate a pay-at-the-table option to provide conveniencefuture efficiencies and efficiency to guests and to increase digital guest engagement.growth. Maggiano’s also has an exclusive partnership with DoorDash. Our exclusive partnership creates a more affordable rate structure, making third party delivery more sustainable and efficient for the brand to operate. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, ourOur guests were givenhave the ability to order delivery directly through ourthe Maggiano’s website, in addition fromto the DoorDash platforms. In fiscal 2019, Maggiano’s opened its first franchise location
Virtual Opportunities - It’s Just Wings, a virtual brand offering, launched on June 23, 2020 and is available only through DoorDash delivery. This platform allows us to leverage our existing infrastructure, while adding minimal complexity in the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Progressrestaurants. It’s Just Wings is a no-frills offering that consists of chicken wings available in 11 different sauces and rubs, curly fries, ranch dressing and fried Oreos for a second franchise airport location has been made.value price. We will continue to identify opportunities to drive restaurant growth by utilizing our existing restaurant infrastructure and DoorDash partnership.


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Our global franchisees continue to grow the Chili’s brand around the world, opening 23four restaurants and entering into one new development agreement in the first thirty-nine weeksquarter of fiscal 2020, including our first Chili’s restaurant in Vietnam.2021. We plan to strategically pursue expansion of Chili’s internationally through development agreements with new and existing franchise partners. During the COVID-19 pandemic,We are supporting our franchise partners have experienced similar regulated closures both domestically and globally. We have partnered with our domestic and global franchiseesopportunities to offer flexibility to help provide liquidity relief during this time.expand sales through the It’s Just Wings virtual brand.
Company Development -The following table details the number of restaurant openings during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25,September 23, 2020 and March 27,September 25, 2019, respectively, total full year projected openings in fiscal 2020,2021, and the total restaurants open at each period end:
 Openings During the Openings During the Full Year Projected Openings  
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended  Total Open Restaurants at
 March 25, 2020 March 27, 2019 March 25, 2020 March 27, 2019 Fiscal 2020 March 25, 2020 March 27, 2019
Company-owned restaurants             
Chili’s domestic1
 2
 6
 2
 6
 1,060
 940
Chili’s international
 
 
 
 
 5
 5
Maggiano’s
 
 
 
 
 52
 52
Total Company-owned1
 2
 6
 2
 6
 1,117
 997
Franchise restaurants             
Chili’s domestic
 1
 2
 4
 2
 178
 308
Chili’s international7
 4
 23
 14
 23
 379
 370
Maggiano’s
 
 
 1
 
 1
 1
Total franchise7
 5
 25
 19
 25
 558
 679
Total restaurants             
Chili’s domestic1
 3
 8
 6
 8
 1,238
 1,248
Chili’s international7
 4
 23
 14
 23
 384
 375
Maggiano’s
 
 
 1
 
 53
 53
Total8
 7
 31
 21
 31
 1,675
 1,676
During the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020, we acquired 116 Chili’s restaurants located in the Midwest United States previously owned by a franchisee. The acquisition of these restaurants is not reflected in Openings during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020 or Full Year Projected Openings total as they are existing restaurant locations transitioning ownership. These acquired restaurants are included in Total Open Restaurants at March 25, 2020 within the total for Company-owned restaurants Chili’s domestic.
Also included
Openings During theFull Year Projected Openings
Thirteen Week Periods EndedTotal Open Restaurants at
September 23, 2020September 25, 2019Fiscal 2021September 23, 2020September 25, 2019
Company-owned restaurants
Chili’s domestic1,059 1,061 
Chili’s international— — — 
Maggiano’s domestic— — — 52 52 
Total Company-owned1,116 1,118 
Franchise restaurants
Chili’s domestic172 180 
Chili’s international11 6-9371 373 
Maggiano’s domestic— — 
Total franchise12 10-13544 554 
Total restaurants
Chili’s domestic11 1,231 1,241 
Chili’s international11 6-9376 378 
Maggiano’s domestic— — 53 53 
Total13 18-211,660 1,672 
Included in the Total Restaurants Open at March 25,September 23, 2020 are locations that were temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic which included: 10four Company-owned Chili’s restaurants, located within a closed structure or closed due to local regulations, 32seven domestic Chili’s franchise locations, 203and 27 Chili’s international franchise locations, and 1 Maggiano’s franchise location.locations. Additionally, during this COVID-19 pandemic with the various government restrictions,first quarter of fiscal 2021, we have temporarily delayedresumed construction of new restaurants until we are able to safely resume.and opened three Chili’s domestic locations.
Relocations are not included in the table above. During the thirty-ninethirteen week period ended March 25,September 23, 2020 we have not relocated anyone Company-owned restaurants,restaurant, and we do not plan to relocate anyone Chili’s domestic Company-owned restaurantsrestaurant during the remainder of fiscal 2020.2021.

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At March 25,September 23, 2020, we own property for 4342 of the 1,1171,116 Company-owned restaurants. The relatednet book values associated with these restaurants included land of $34.1$33.1 million and buildings of $15.1$13.0 million.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth selected operating data as a percentage of Total revenues (unless otherwise noted) for the periods indicated. All information is derived from the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited):
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
Revenues       
Company sales97.7 % 96.7 % 97.5 % 96.5 %
Franchise and other revenues2.3 % 3.3 % 2.5 % 3.5 %
Total revenues100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
Operating costs and expenses       
Company restaurants (excluding depreciation and amortization)       
Food and beverage costs(1)
27.0 % 26.7 % 26.7 % 26.4 %
Restaurant labor(1)
34.0 % 33.8 % 34.5 % 34.4 %
Restaurant expenses(1)
26.2 % 25.2 % 26.6 % 26.5 %
Company restaurant expenses(1)
87.2 % 85.7 % 87.8 % 87.3 %
Depreciation and amortization5.1 % 4.3 % 4.8 % 4.6 %
General and administrative2.7 % 4.9 % 3.8 % 4.6 %
Other (gains) and charges2.2 % (0.4)% 1.2 % (0.5)%
Total operating costs and expenses95.2 % 91.6 % 95.4 % 93.0 %
Operating income4.8 % 8.4 % 4.6 % 7.0 %
Interest expenses1.7 % 1.9 % 1.8 % 2.0 %
Other (income), net(0.1)% (0.1)% (0.1)% (0.1)%
Income before provision for income taxes3.2 % 6.6 % 2.9 % 5.1 %
Provision (benefit) for income taxes(0.4)% 0.7 % 0.0 % 0.6 %
Net income3.6 % 5.9 % 2.9 % 4.5 %
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Revenues
Company sales(1)
98.4 %97.2 %
Franchise and other revenues(1)
1.6 %2.8 %
Total revenues(1)
100.0 %100.0 %
Operating costs and expenses
Food and beverage costs(2)
26.6 %26.7 %
Restaurant labor(2)
34.0 %35.2 %
Restaurant expenses(2)
27.8 %27.1 %
Depreciation and amortization(1)
5.1 %4.8 %
General and administrative(1)
4.1 %4.8 %
Other (gains) and charges(1)
0.5 %(0.1)%
Total operating costs and expenses(1)
96.7 %96.0 %
Operating income(1)
3.3 %4.0 %
Interest expenses(1)
2.0 %1.9 %
Other (income), net(1)
(0.1)%0.0 %
Income before income taxes(1)
1.4 %2.1 %
Provision (benefit) for income taxes(1)
0.0 %0.2 %
Net income(1)
1.4 %1.9 %
(1)As a percentage of Company sales.Total revenues
(2)As a percentage of Company sales
Revenues
Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week PeriodsPeriod Ended March 25,September 23, 2020 compared to March 27,September 25, 2019
Revenues are presented in two separate captions in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) to provide more clarity around Company-owned restaurant revenues and operating expenses trends:
Company sales include revenues generated by the operation of Company-owned restaurants including sales made with gift card redemptions.
Franchise and other revenues include Royalties and Franchise fees and other revenues. Franchise fees and other revenues include delivery service income, gift card breakage, franchise advertising fees, digital entertainment revenues, franchise and development fees, Maggiano’s banquet service charge income, gift card breakage, gift card equalization, merchandise income, and gift card discount costs from third-party gift card sales, advertising fees, digital entertainment revenues, delivery fee income, franchise and development fees, merchandise income, and retail royalty revenues.

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The following is a summary of the change in Total revenues:
Total Revenues
Chili’sMaggiano’sTotal Revenues
Thirteen Week Period Ended September 25, 2019$695.6 $90.4 $786.0 
Change from:
Comparable restaurant sales(1)
(46.9)(33.2)(80.1)
Restaurant openings4.1 — 4.1 
Restaurant relocations0.4 — 0.4 
Restaurant closings(2)
(9.8)— (9.8)
Restaurant acquisitions(3)
49.7 — 49.7 
Company sales(2.5)(33.2)(35.7)
Royalties(4)
(5.2)(0.1)(5.3)
Franchise fees and other revenues(1.4)(3.5)(4.9)
Franchise and other revenues(6.6)(3.6)(10.2)
Thirteen Week Period Ended September 23, 2020$686.5 $53.6 $740.1 
 Total Revenues
 Chili’s Maggiano’s Total Revenues
Thirteen Week Period Ended March 27, 2019$732.7
 $106.6
 $839.3
Change from:     
Restaurant closings(1)
(3.7) 
 (3.7)
Restaurant openings7.8
 
 7.8
Restaurant relocations(0.2) 
 (0.2)
Restaurant acquisitions(2)
72.0
 
 72.0
Comparable restaurant sales(3)
(37.0) (10.1) (47.1)
Company sales38.9
 (10.1) 28.8
Royalties(4)
(4.0) 
 (4.0)
Franchise fees and other revenues(3.2) (0.9) (4.1)
Franchise and other revenues(7.2) (0.9) (8.1)
Thirteen Week Period Ended March 25, 2020$764.4
 $95.6
 $860.0
(1)Comparable restaurant sales decreased due to lower dining room guest traffic resulting from capacity limitations and personal safety preferences, partially offset by increased off-premise sales.
(2)Restaurant closings include the impact of permanently closed locations and temporary COVID-19 closures, that have extended past 14 consecutive days.
 Total Revenues
 Chili’s Maggiano’s Total Revenues
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 27, 2019$2,056.8
 $327.0
 $2,383.8
Change from:     
Restaurant closings(1)
(7.6) 
 (7.6)
Restaurant openings17.1
 
 17.1
Restaurant relocations0.5
 
 0.5
Restaurant acquisitions(2)
158.2
 
 158.2
Comparable restaurant sales(3)
(4.3) (13.5) (17.8)
Company sales163.9
 (13.5) 150.4
Royalties(4)
(8.4) 0.1
 (8.3)
Franchise fees and other revenues(9.2) (1.4) (10.6)
Franchise and other revenues(17.6) (1.3) (18.9)
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020$2,203.1
 $312.2
 $2,515.3
(3)We acquired 116 Chili’s restaurants from a franchisee effective September 5, 2019. This amount represents the change in Company sales attributed to owning these restaurants over the entire thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020.
(1)
Restaurant closings include the impact of permanently closed locations. During certain times restaurants may be temporarily closed, such as during weather or significant maintenance events. Results of temporarily closed restaurants are included in the Comparable restaurant sales category.
(2)
Effective September 5, 2019, we acquired 116 Midwest Chili’s restaurants from a franchisee. The revenues from these restaurants are now included in Company sales for the thirteen week period ended March 25,
(4)Lower royalties in the thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020 and the twenty-nine week period owned during the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020.
(3)
Comparable restaurant sales decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic that impacted restaurant traffic from the temporary dining room closures, partially offset by increased off-premise traffic as we moved to a 100% off-premise model by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
(4)
Royalties are based on franchise sales. Our franchisees generated approximately $218.0 million and $742.6 million in sales for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25, 2020, respectively, compared to $335.0 million and $982.7 million in sales for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 27, 2019, respectively. Lower royalties in the fiscal 2020 periods are primarily due to the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants from a franchisee in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and the adverse impact of the COVID-19


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pandemic on our domestic and global franchise restaurants. We have offered our franchise partners deferred payment terms on royalty and marketing related fees during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our franchisees generated sales of approximately $164.0 million for the thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020 compared to $298.3 million in sales for the thirteen week period ended September 25, 2019.
The table below presents the percentage change in comparable restaurant sales and restaurant capacity for the thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020 compared to September 25, 2019:
Percentage Change in the Thirteen Week Period Ended September 23, 2020 versus September 25, 2019
Comparable Restaurant Sales(1)(2)
Price Impact
Mix-Shift(3)
Traffic
Restaurant Capacity(4)
Company-owned(10.9)%0.4 %(6.3)%(5.0)%7.8 %
Chili’s(7.2)%0.2 %(4.2)%(3.2)%8.2 %
Maggiano’s(38.6)%3.0 %(12.7)%(28.9)%0.0 %
Chili’s Franchise(5)
(11.5)%
U.S.(5.6)%
International(21.9)%
Chili’s Domestic(6)
(7.0)%
System-wide(7)
(11.0)%
(1)Comparable Restaurant Sales include all restaurants that have been in operation for more than 18 months except acquired restaurants which are included after 12 months of ownership. Restaurants temporarily closed 14 days or more are excluded from comparable restaurant sales. Percentage amounts are calculated based on the comparable periods year-over-year.
(2)Comparable Restaurant Sales for Chili’s and Restaurant Capacity:Maggiano’s include the results of It’s Just Wings, a virtual brand launched nationally in June 2020.

 Percentage Change in the Thirteen Week Period Ended March 25, 2020 versus March 27, 2019
 
Comparable Restaurant Sales(1)
 Price Impact 
Mix-Shift(2)
 Traffic 
Restaurant Capacity(3)
Company-owned(4)
(5.9)% 1.0% (0.1)% (6.8)% 15.3%
Chili’s(4)
(5.3)% 0.9% 0.3 % (6.5)% 16.1%
Maggiano’s(9.9)% 1.8% (1.5)% (10.2)% 0.0%
Chili’s Franchise(4)(5)
(7.7)%        
U.S.(4)
(6.3)%        
International(9.5)%        
Chili’s Domestic(4)(6)
(5.4)%        
System-wide(4)(7)
(6.2)%        
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 Percentage Change in the Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020 versus March 27, 2019
 
Comparable Restaurant Sales(1)
 Price Impact 
Mix-Shift(2)
 Traffic 
Restaurant Capacity(3)
Company-owned(4)
(0.9)% 1.3% 0.3 % (2.5)% 10.0%
Chili’s(4)
(0.3)% 1.3% 0.7 % (2.3)% 10.6%
Maggiano’s(4.3)% 1.5% (0.5)% (5.3)% 0.0%
Chili’s Franchise(4)(5)
(2.4)%        
U.S.(4)
(1.4)%        
International(3.8)%        
Chili’s Domestic(4)(6)
(0.5)%        
System-wide(4)(7)
(1.1)%        
(1)
Comparable Restaurant Sales include all restaurants that have been in operation for more than 18 months except acquired restaurants which are included after more than 12 months ownership. Percentage amounts are calculated based on the comparable periods year-over-year.
(2)
Mix-Shift is calculated as the year-over-year percentage change in Company sales resulting from the change in menu items ordered by guests.
(3)
Restaurant Capacity is measured by sales weeks and is calculated based on comparable periods year-over-year. Chili’s Company-owned Restaurant Capacity increased in fiscal 2020 primarily related to the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. We believe the COVID-19 related restaurant closures are temporary and therefore no adjustment has been made to capacity.
(4)
Chili’s Company-owned Comparable Restaurant Sales excludes the impact from the 116 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Chili’s Franchise U.S. Comparable Restaurant Sales includes sales from these 116 acquired restaurants until the September 5, 2019 acquisition date.
(5)
Chili’s Franchise sales generated by franchisees are not included in revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited); however, we generate royalty revenues and advertising fees based on franchisee revenues, where applicable. We believe including franchise comparable restaurant sales provides investors information regarding brand performance that is relevant to current operations.
(6)
Chili’s Domestic Comparable Restaurant Sales percentages are derived from sales generated by Company-owned and franchise-operated Chili’s restaurants in the United States.


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(3)Mix-Shift is calculated as the year-over-year percentage change in Company sales resulting from the change in menu items ordered by guests.
(4)Restaurant Capacity is measured by sales weeks and is calculated based on comparable periods year-over-year. We believe the COVID-19 related restaurant closures are temporary and therefore no adjustment has been made to capacity.
(5)Chili’s franchise sales generated by franchisees are not included in revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited); however, we generate royalty revenues and advertising fees based on franchisee revenues, where applicable. We believe including Chili’s franchise comparable restaurant sales provides investors information regarding brand performance that is relevant to current operations.
(6)Chili’s domestic Comparable Restaurant Sales percentages are derived from sales generated by Company-owned and franchise-operated Chili’s restaurants in the United States.
(7)System-wide Comparable Restaurant Sales are derived from sales generated by Company-owned Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants in addition to the sales generated at franchise-operated Chili’s restaurants.
(7)
System-wide Comparable Restaurant Sales are derived from sales generated by Company-owned Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants in addition to the sales generated at franchise-operated Chili’s restaurants.
Costs and Expenses
Thirteen Week Periods Ended March 25,September 23, 2020 compared to March 27,September 25, 2019
The following is a summary of the change in costs and expenses:
Thirteen Week Periods Ended(Favorable) Unfavorable Variance
September 23, 2020September 25, 2019
Dollars% of Company SalesDollars% of Company SalesDollars% of Company Sales
Food and beverage costs$193.5 26.6 %$203.8 26.7 %$(10.3)(0.1)%
Restaurant labor248.0 34.0 %268.5 35.2 %(20.5)(1.2)%
Restaurant expenses202.5 27.8 %207.3 27.1 %(4.8)0.7 %
Depreciation and amortization37.4 38.1 (0.7)
General and administrative30.5 38.0 (7.5)
Other (gains) and charges3.8 (0.9)4.7 
Interest expenses14.6 14.9 (0.3)
Other income, net(0.4)(0.5)0.1 
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended (Favorable) Unfavorable Variance
 March 25, 2020 March 27, 2019 
 Dollars % of Company sales Dollars % of Company sales Dollars % of Company sales
Food and beverage costs$226.7
 27.0% $216.7
 26.7% $10.0
 0.3%
Restaurant labor285.9
 34.0% 274.0
 33.8% 11.9
 0.2%
Restaurant expenses220.2
 26.2% 204.7
 25.2% 15.5
 1.0%
Depreciation and amortization43.5
   36.4
   7.1
  
General and administrative23.3
   40.8
   (17.5)  
Other (gains) and charges19.3
   (3.5)   22.8
  
Interest expenses14.3
   15.3
   (1.0)  
Other (income), net(0.4)   (0.6)   0.2
  
Food and beverage costs, as a percentage of Company sales, increaseddecreased 0.1% consisting of 0.2% of favorable menu item mix and 0.2% of favorable commodity pricing related to produce, partially offset by 0.3% that consisted of 0.4% of unfavorable commodity pricing primarily related to meatdairy and produce and 0.3% of unfavorable menu item mix, partially offset by 0.4% of increased menu pricing.beef.
Restaurant labor, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 0.2%, that primarily consisteddecreased 1.2% consisting of 0.5%1.5% of sales deleverage as a result of COVID-19, 0.2% of higherfavorable hourly labor wage ratesexpenses due to reduced staffing requirements, 1.0% of lower manager compensation, and taxes, 0.2%0.3% of higher employee health insurance expenses and 0.1% oflower other net restaurant labor expenses, partially offset by 0.8%1.6% of lower manager bonus expenses.sales deleverage.
Restaurant expenses, as a percentage ofCompany sales, increased 1.0% that primarily consisted0.7% consisting of 1.0% of sales deleverage as a result of COVID-19, 0.7%3.4% of higher expenses primarily related to delivery fees and supplies in connection with the growth in off-premise sales, and 2.2% of sales deleverage, partially offset by 0.7%2.1% of lower advertising expenses, 1.3% of lower repairs and maintenance expenses, 0.3% of lower utilities expenses, 0.3% of lower credit card fees, and 0.9% of lower other net restaurant expenses.

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Depreciation and amortization increased $7.1decreased $0.7 million as follows:
 Depreciation and amortization
Thirteen Week Period Ended March 27, 2019$36.4
Change from: 
Additions for new and existing restaurant assets(1)
3.9
Acquisition of franchise restaurants(2)
2.5
Corporate assets(3)
0.3
Finance leases5.7
Retirements and fully depreciated restaurant assets(5.3)
Thirteen Week Period Ended March 25, 2020$43.5
Depreciation and Amortization
Thirteen Week Period Ended September 25, 2019$38.1 
Change from:
Retirements and fully depreciated restaurant assets(6.4)
Additions for existing and new restaurant assets(1)
Additions for new and existing restaurant assets increased primarily related to the Chili’s remodel initiative.
2.1 
Acquisition of Chili’s restaurants(2)
Acquisition of franchise restaurants represents the depreciation and amortization of the assets and finance leases acquired of the 116 Chili’s restaurants in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
2.1 
(3)Finance leases
0.8 
Corporate assets primarily related to the new corporate headquarters that opened in the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the previous headquarter assets were fully depreciated and retired at that time.0.4 
Other0.3 
Thirteen Week Period Ended September 23, 2020$37.4 


(1)Additions for existing and new restaurant assets increased primarily related to capital purchases.
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General and administrative expenseexpensses decreased $17.5$7.5 million aas fs follows:ollows:
 General and Administrative
Thirteen Week Period Ended March 27, 2019$40.8
Change from: 
Performance-based compensation(1)
(10.7)
Stock-based compensation(2)
(6.3)
Other(0.5)
Thirteen Week Period Ended March 25, 2020$23.3
General and Administrative
Thirteen Week Period Ended September 25, 2019$38.0 
Change from:
Stock-based compensation(1)
Performance-based compensation decreased as the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted business performance metrics.
(3.2)
Defined contribution plan employer expenses(2)
Stock-based compensation decreased(2.6)
Professional feesprimarily related to the acceleration of stock-based compensation(1.3)
Payroll-related expenses in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 for retirement eligible executives(1.1)
Travel and the timing of grants. Retirement eligibility results in theentertainment expenses(0.8)
Performance-based compensation being recognized in full upon grant as there is no vesting period. In fiscal 2019, these expenses were recorded over multiple periods as retirement eligibility requirements were not met until the fourth quarter.1.8 
Other(0.3)
Thirteen Week Period Ended September 23, 2020$30.5 
(1)Stock-based compensation decreased primarily due to the acceleration of stock-based compensation expenses in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 for retirement eligible executives. Prior to fiscal 2021, retirement eligibility resulted in the compensation being recognized in full upon grant as there was no substantive vesting period. In fiscal 2021, the retirement eligible executives received only 20% of their equity as awards with no substantive vesting period. Their remaining 80% of equity granted in fiscal 2021 will be amortized evenly over the three year vesting period.
(2)Defined contribution plan employer expenses decreased due to the suspension of employer matching contributions in May 2020.

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Other (gains) and charges consisted of the following (for further details, refer to Note 64 - Other Gains and Charges):
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
COVID-19 related charges$16.1
 $
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss2.3
 (0.5)
Acquisition of franchise restaurants costs, net of (gains)1.1
 
Remodel-related costs0.6
 1.7
Restaurant closure charges0.3
 0.2
Corporate headquarters relocation charges0.2
 5.2
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net0.1
 (6.0)
Sale leaseback (gain), net of transaction charges
 (4.3)
Other(1.4) 0.2
 $19.3
 $(3.5)
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Restaurant closure charges$1.5 $0.2 
COVID-19 related charges1.2 — 
Remodel-related costs0.2 0.7 
Lease modification gain, net(0.5)(3.1)
Other1.4 1.3 
$3.8 $(0.9)
Interest expenses decreased $1.0$0.3 million consisting of lower average borrowing balances and lower interest rates on our revolving credit facility in the thirteen week period ended March 25,September 23, 2020, partially offset by higher interest expenses related to the new real estate finance leases acquired from the 116 Chili’s restaurant acquisition.


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Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020 compared to March 27, 2019
The following is a summary of the change in Costs and Expenses:
 Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended (Favorable) Unfavorable Variance
 March 25, 2020 March 27, 2019 
 Dollars % of Company sales Dollars % of Company sales Dollars % of Company sales
Food and beverage costs$653.6
 26.7% $609.5
 26.4% $44.1
 0.3%
Restaurant labor846.2
 34.5% 791.1
 34.4% 55.1
 0.1%
Restaurant expenses652.2
 26.6% 609.4
 26.5% 42.8
 0.1%
Depreciation and amortization120.9
   109.5
   11.4
  
General and administrative95.9
   110.0
   (14.1)  
Other (gains) and charges30.7
   (12.4)   43.1
  
Interest expenses44.2
   46.3
   (2.1)  
Other (income), net(1.4)   (2.2)   0.8
  
Food and beverage costs, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 0.3%, that consisted of 0.4% of unfavorable commodity pricing primarily related to produce and meat and 0.3% of unfavorable menu item mix, partially offset by 0.4% of increased menu pricing.
Restaurant labor, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 0.1% that primarily consisted of 0.4% of higher hourly labor wage rates and taxes, partially offset by 0.3% of lower manager bonus expenses.
Restaurant expenses, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 0.1% that primarily consisted of 0.7% of higher expenses primarily related to delivery fees in connection with the growth in off-premise sales and 0.2% of higher rent expenses, partially offset by 0.3% of lower advertising expenses, 0.2% of lower repairs and maintenance expenses and 0.3% of lower other net restaurant expenses.
Depreciation and amortization increased $11.4 million as follows:
 Depreciation and amortization
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 27, 2019$109.5
Change from: 
Additions for new and existing restaurant assets(1)
14.7
Acquisition of franchise restaurants(2)
5.7
Corporate assets(3)
1.8
Finance leases7.5
Retirements and fully depreciated restaurant assets(18.1)
Other(0.2)
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020$120.9
(1)
Additions for new and existing restaurants increased primarily due to the Chili’s remodel initiative.
(2)
Acquisition of franchise restaurants represents the depreciation and amortization of the assets and finance leases acquired of the 116 Chili’s restaurants in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
(3)
Corporate assets primarily related to the new corporate headquarters that opened in the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the previous headquarter assets were fully depreciated and retired at that time.


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General and administrative expenses decreased $14.1 million as follows:
 General and Administrative
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 27, 2019$110.0
Change from: 
Performance-based compensation(1)
(10.8)
Stock-based compensation(2)
(4.0)
Professional and legal fees(1.7)
Other2.4
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020$95.9
(1)
Performance-based compensation decreased due to the impact on performance from the COVID-19 pandemic reducing the expected payout for fiscal 2020.
(2)
Stock-based compensation decreasedprimarily related to the acceleration of stock-based compensation expenses in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 for retirement eligible executives and the timing of grants. Retirement eligibility results in the compensation being recognized in full upon grant as there is no vesting period. In fiscal 2019, these expenses were recorded over multiple periods as retirement eligibility requirements were not met until the fourth quarter.
Other (gains) and charges consisted of the following (for further details, refer to Note 6 - Other Gains and Charges):
 Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
COVID-19 related charges$16.1
 $
Restaurant impairment charges4.6
 1.0
Restaurant closure charges3.4
 4.0
Acquisition of franchise restaurants costs, net of (gains)2.6
 
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss2.2
 (0.6)
Remodel-related costs2.1
 4.8
Corporate headquarters relocation charges0.9
 6.2
Lease modification net (gain)(3.1) 
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
 (6.8)
Sale leaseback (gain), net of transaction charges
 (22.0)
Other1.9
 1.0
 $30.7
 $(12.4)
Interest expenses decreased $2.1 million consisting of lower average borrowing balances and lower interest rates on our revolving credit facility in the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020, partially offset by higher interest expenses related to the new real estate finance leases from the acquisition of the 116 Chili’s restaurants on September 5, 2019.


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Segment Results
At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2021 substantially all our Company-owned restaurant dining rooms or patios were open in some capacity. Capacity restrictions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic vary by location due to state and local mandates. These capacity restrictions and personal safety preferences have resulted in lower overall guest traffic and many guests have shifted to our off-premise dining options. This shift has changed the staffing requirements in the restaurants and other expenses associated with off-premise which are noted below.
Chili’s Segment
Thirteen Week Periods EndedFavorable (Unfavorable) VarianceVariance as percentage
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Company sales$675.0 $677.5 $(2.5)(0.4)%
Royalties6.6 11.8 (5.2)(44.1)%
Franchise fees and other revenues4.9 6.3 (1.4)(22.2)%
Franchise and other revenues11.5 18.1 (6.6)(36.5)%
Total revenues686.5 695.6 (9.1)(1.3)%
Food and beverage costs180.8 182.4 1.6 0.9 %
Restaurant labor228.2 233.1 4.9 2.1 %
Restaurant expenses181.4 180.8 (0.6)(0.3)%
Depreciation and amortization30.6 30.7 0.1 0.3 %
General and administrative5.4 9.1 3.7 40.7 %
Other (gains) and charges3.6 (1.6)(5.2)325.0 %
Total operating costs and expenses630.0 634.5 4.5 0.7 %
Operating income (loss)$56.5 $61.1 $(4.6)(7.5)%
Operating income as a percentage of Total revenues8.2 %8.8 %(0.6)%(6.8)%

Thirteen Week Periods Ended
Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance
Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended
Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance

March 25,
2020

March 27,
2019


March 25,
2020

March 27,
2019

Company sales$748.7

$709.8

$38.9

$2,154.6
 $1,990.7

$163.9
Royalties9.4

13.4

(4.0)
31.1
 39.5

(8.4)
Franchise fees and other revenues6.3

9.5

(3.2)
17.4
 26.6

(9.2)
Franchise and other revenues15.7
 22.9
 (7.2) 48.5
 66.1
 (17.6)
Total revenues764.4

732.7

31.7

2,203.1
 2,056.8

146.3

     

 


Company restaurant expenses(1)
648.4

604.1

(44.3)
1,885.0
 1,734.3

(150.7)
Depreciation and amortization36.5

29.8

(6.7)
99.3
 89.8

(9.5)
General and administrative5.9

10.5

4.6

23.5
 28.4

4.9
Other (gains) and charges14.9

(3.0)
(17.9)
23.9
 (13.9)
(37.8)
Total operating costs and expenses705.7

641.4

(64.3)
2,031.7
 1,838.6

(193.1)
Operating income (loss)$58.7

$91.3

$(32.6)
$171.4
 $218.2

$(46.8)
Operating income as a percentage of Total revenues7.7% 12.5% (4.8)% 7.8% 10.6% (2.8)%
(1)
Company restaurant expenses include Food and beverage costs, Restaurant labor, and Restaurant expenses, including advertising expenses.
Thirteen Week Period Ended March 25,September 23, 2020 compared to March 27,September 25, 2019
Chili’s Total revenues increaseddecreased by 4.3%1.3% primarily due to lower dining room guest traffic, partially offset by increased off-premise sales including It’s Just Wings and the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and increased off-premise sales as we transitioned to a 100% off-premise model by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020. These increases were partially offset by 5.3% lower comparable restaurant sales driven by reduced dining room traffic and 10 temporarily closed restaurants due to the COVID-19 pandemic.on September 5, 2019. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Chili’s revenues changes.

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Company restaurant expenses for Chili’s, as a percentage of Company sales, increased by 1.5% that primarily consisteddecreased 0.5% consisting of 2.3% of lower advertising expenses, 1.5% of sales deleveragelower manager and hourly labor as a result of COVID-19, 0.8%reduced staffing during the first quarter of fiscal 2021, and 1.4% of lower repairs and maintenance expenses. These decreases were partially offset by 2.4% of sales deleverage and 2.3% of higher expenses primarily related to delivery fees and supplies in connection with the growth in off-premise sales, 0.4%sales.
Depreciation and amortization for Chili’s decreased $0.1 million consisting of unfavorable commodity pricing, 0.3% of higher hourly labor wage rates$5.2 million related to fully depreciated assets and taxes, 0.2% of higher employee health insurance expenses, 0.2% of unfavorable other net Company restaurant expenses and 0.1% of unfavorable menu item mix. These increases wereretirements, partially offset by 0.9% of lower manager bonus expenses, 0.7% of lower advertising expenses, and 0.4% of increased menu pricing.
Other (gains) and charges for Chili’s in the thirteen week period ended March 25, 2020 consisted primarily of $13.8$2.1 million of charges related to the COVID-19 pandemic from employee relief paymentsadditional depreciation and inventory spoilage, $1.1 million of costsamortization expenses related to the 116 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, $1.9 million in existing and $0.6new restaurant additions primarily related to routine capital purchases, $0.9 million in additional amortization expenses related to finance leases, and $0.2 million in other depreciation and amortization expenses increases.
General and administrative for Chili’s decreased $3.7 million consisting primarily of remodel-relateda decrease in defined contribution plan employer expenses, stock-based compensation, payroll-related expenses and professional fees, partially offset by $0.9an increase in performance-based compensation.
Other (gains) and charges for Chili’s in the thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020 consisted primarily of $1.5 million of insurance recoveries.restaurant closure charges and $1.1 million of employee assistance payments and other COVID-19 related expenses. Other (gains) and charges in the thirteen week period ended March 27,September 25, 2019 consisted primarily of $4.3$3.1 million of Sale leasebacklease modification (gain), net of transaction charges, partially offset by $1.7 and $0.5 million of Chili’s remodel write-offs.
Depreciation and amortization for Chili’s increased $6.7 million that primarily consisted of $3.5 million in existing and new restaurant additions mostlynet gain related to the Chili’s remodel initiative, $2.4 million of additional depreciation and amortization expenses related to the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants and $5.4 million in other depreciation and amortization expenses increases, partially offset by $4.6 million related to fully depreciated assets and retirements.


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General and administrative for Chili’s decreased $4.6 million that primarily consisted of a decrease in performance-based compensation as the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted business performance metrics.
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020 compared to March 27, 2019
Chili’s Total revenues increased 7.1% primarily due to the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurantsacquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, and increased off-premise sales as we transitioned to a 100% off-premise model by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020. These increases were partially offset by 0.3% lower comparable restaurant sales driven by reduced dining room traffic and 10 temporarily closed restaurants due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Chili’s revenues changes.
Company restaurant expenses for Chili’s, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 0.4% that primarily consisted of 0.7% of higher expenses primarily related to delivery fees in connection with the growth in off-premise sales, 0.5% unfavorable commodity pricing, 0.4% of higher hourly labor wage rates and taxes, and 0.1% of higher employee health insurance expenses. These were offset by 0.5% of lower advertising expenses, 0.4% of increased menu pricing, 0.2% of lower manager bonus expenses and 0.2% of favorable other net Company restaurant expenses.
Other (gains) and charges for Chili’s during the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020 consisted primarily of $13.8 million of charges related to the COVID-19 pandemic from employee relief payments and inventory spoilage, $4.6 million related to restaurant impairments, $3.4 million related to restaurant closure expenses, $2.6 million related to the acquisition of 116 franchised restaurants and $2.1$0.7 million of Chili’s remodel charges, partially offset by a $3.1 million gain on modification of lease liability. Other (gains) and charges for Chili’s during the thirty-nine week period ended March 27, 2019 consisted primarily of $22.0 million net gain from the sale leaseback transactions and $0.8 million of gain on sale of land in Scottsdale, AR and Pensacola, FL, partially offset by $4.8 million restaurant remodel charges, $3.7 million of restaurant closure expenses and $1.0 million related to restaurant impairments.
Depreciation and amortization increased $9.5 million that primarily consisted of $13.5 million in existing and new restaurant additions mostly related to the Chili’s remodel initiative, $6.6 million in other net depreciation and amortization expenses increases, and $5.8 million of additional depreciation and amortization expenses related to the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $16.4 million related to fully depreciated assets and retirements.
General and administrative decreased $4.9 million that primarily consisted of a $3.4 million decrease in performance-based compensation as the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted business performance metrics, and $1.7 million of payroll-related expenses, partially offset by an increase of $0.3 million of acceleration of certain stock-based compensation expenses for newly retirement eligible executives.


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remodel-related costs.
Maggiano’s Segment
Thirteen Week Periods EndedFavorable (Unfavorable) VarianceVariance as a percentage
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Company sales$53.2 $86.4 $(33.2)(38.4)%
Royalties— 0.1 (0.1)(100.0)%
Franchise fees and other revenues0.4 3.9 (3.5)(89.7)%
Franchise and other revenues0.4 4.0 (3.6)(90.0)%
Total revenues53.6 90.4 (36.8)(40.7)%
Food and beverage costs12.7 21.4 8.7 40.7 %
Restaurant labor19.8 35.4 15.6 44.1 %
Restaurant expenses20.8 26.3 5.5 20.9 %
Depreciation and amortization3.6 4.0 0.4 10.0 %
General and administrative1.3 1.7 0.4 23.5 %
Other (gains) and charges0.1 0.1 — — %
Total operating costs and expenses58.3 88.9 30.6 34.4 %
Operating income (loss)$(4.7)$1.5 $(6.2)(413.3)%
Operating income as a percentage of Total revenues(8.8)%1.7 %(10.5)%(617.6)%
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
  March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 
Company sales$91.7
 $101.8
 $(10.1) $297.2
 $310.7
 $(13.5)
Royalties0.1
 0.1
 0.0
 0.2
 0.1
 0.1
Franchise fees and other revenues3.8
 4.7
 (0.9) 14.8
 16.2
 (1.4)
Franchise and other revenues3.9
 4.8
 (0.9) 15.0
 16.3
 (1.3)
Total revenues95.6
 106.6
 (11.0) 312.2
 327.0
 (14.8)
            
Company restaurant expenses(1)
84.3
 91.2
 6.9
 266.6
 275.2
 8.6
Depreciation and amortization3.8
 3.9
 0.1
 11.8
 11.8
 
General and administrative1.1
 1.3
 0.2
 4.3
 4.5
 0.2
Other (gains) and charges2.4
 
 (2.4) 2.5
 
 (2.5)
Total operating costs and expenses91.6
 96.4
 4.8
 285.2
 291.5
 6.3
Operating income (loss)$4.0
 $10.2
 $(6.2) $27.0
 $35.5
 $(8.5)
Operating income as a percentage of Total revenues4.2% 9.6% (5.4)% 8.6% 10.9% (2.3)%
(1)
Company restaurant expenses includes Food and beverage costs, Restaurant labor, and Restaurant expenses, including advertising expenses.
Thirteen Week Period Ended March 25,September 23, 2020 compared to March 27,September 25, 2019
Maggiano’s Total revenues decreased 10.3%40.7% primarily due to lower comparable restaurantdining room guest traffic including lower banquet volume, partially offset by increased off-premise sales driven by reduced dining and banquet room traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic and negative weather.including It’s Just Wings. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Maggiano’s revenues changes.
Company restaurant expenses for Maggiano’s, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 2.3% for Maggiano’s4.0% primarily driven by 3.0%consisting of 15.6% of sales deleverage as a result of COVID-19, 0.4%and 2.5% of higher rent expenses dueprimarily related to delivery fees and supplies in connection with the sale leaseback of one restaurantgrowth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, 0.4% of higher hourly labor wage rates and taxes, 0.2% of unfavorable menu item mix.off-premise sales. These increases were partially offset by 0.8%9.4% of lower manager bonus expenses, 0.5%

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and hourly labor as a result of reduced staffing during the first quarter of fiscal 2021, 1.7% of lower repairs and maintenance expenses, 0.3%0.7% of increased menu pricing and 0.1%lower credit card fees, 0.6% of lower utilities expenses, 0.6% of lower advertising, 0.5% of favorable other net Company restaurant expenses.menu item mix, and 0.4% of favorable menu pricing.
Other (gains)
Income Taxes
Thirteen Week Periods Ended
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Change
Effective income tax rate(4.9)%11.3 %(16.2)%
The federal statutory tax rate was 21.0% for both thirteen week periods ended September 23, 2020 and charges for Maggiano’s duringSeptember 25, 2019.
The effective income tax rate in the thirteen week period ended March 25, 2020 consisted primarily of $2.3 million of charges related to the COVID-19 pandemic from employee relief payments and inventory spoilage
Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended March 25, 2020 compared to March 27, 2019
Maggiano’s Total revenues decreased 4.5% due to lower comparable restaurant sales driven by reduced dining and banquet room traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Maggiano’s revenues changes.
Company restaurant expenses as a percentage of Company sales increased 1.1%, for Maggiano’s primarily driven by 1.0% of sales deleverage as a result of COVID-19, 0.7% of higher hourly labor wage rates and taxes, 0.4% of unfavorable menu item mix, and 0.3% of higher rent expenses due to the sale leaseback of one restaurant in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, partially offset by 0.5% of lower management salaries and taxes, 0.3% of increased menu pricing, 0.3% of lower repairs and maintenance expenses and 0.2% of favorable other net Company restaurant expenses.
Other (gains) and charges for Maggiano’s during the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020 consisted primarily of $2.3 million of charges related to the COVID-19 pandemic from employee relief payments and inventory spoilage.


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Income Taxes
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended   Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended  
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 Change March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 Change
Effective income tax rate(13.2)% 10.3% (23.5)% (0.8)% 11.7% (12.5)%
The effective income tax rates in the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended March 25,September 23, 2020 decreased compared to the thirteen and thirty-nine week periodsperiod ended March 27,September 25, 2019 primarily driven by reduced profitability relateddue to the COVID-19 pandemic in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, andfavorable impact from the FICA tax credit in fiscal 2020. The provision for income taxes includes a significant reductionand excess tax windfalls associated with stock-based compensation in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2020 necessary to align the year-to-date provision for income taxes to the year-to-date income.2021.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
COVID-19 Impact on Liquidity
Typically, cash flows generated from operating activities are our principal source of liquidity, which we use to finance capital expenditures, such as remodels, maintaining existing restaurants and constructing new restaurants, to pay dividends and to repurchase shares of our common stock. AsOur strategic decision to enhance our off-premise business has enabled us to conveniently serve a significantly higher volume of March 25, 2020, dueoff-premise guests during this pandemic compared to the COVID-19 pandemic all restaurant dining rooms were closured as we transitioned to a 100% off-premise model by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020. We may not be able to generate sufficient cash from operations to cover all of our projected expenditures while operating at this reduced capacity. In response to this impact, dueother industry competitors. Due to the uncertainty in the economy and to preserve liquidity, we have taken proactive precautionary measures to raise additional capital, reduce costs and pausedpause non-critical projects that do not significantly impact our current operations. These measures during fiscal 2021 included:
Amended our revolving credit facility to extend the maturity and provide additional flexibility during this time;
Significantly reducedReduced capital expenditures, although we have begun to essential spend only, including suspendingstrategically resume the Chili’s remodel program and delaying construction of certain new restaurants;
Reduced pay for corporate leadership and team members, as well as above-restaurant level leadership;
Reduced marketing, general and administrative and restaurant expenses not related to supporting the off-premise only business model;
Suspended
Reduced marketing, general and administrative and restaurant expenses;
Continued the suspension of both the quarterly cash dividend and all share repurchase activity; and
Engaged in discussions with our landlords, vendors and other business partners to reduce or defer our lease and other contractual payments and obtain other concessions.
As of April 24, 2020, we have total liquidity of $175 million, comprised of total cash and revolver availability. Given the current sales levels and reductions in expenses, we estimate an average cash burn level of approximately $5 million per week while our business is primarily operating as off-premise. As a precautionary measure, we continue to evaluate additional sources of capital as we navigate through this evolving situation, and the Company is filing an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR to provideshare repurchase program; and
Amended the Company with flexibility to access the public capital marketsfiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019 U.S. Consolidated Income tax returns in order to respond to future financing and business opportunities if and whenclaim the Company deems appropriate. We believe we have sufficient liquidityincreased depreciation deductions for Brinker’s qualified improvement property in accordance with our current capital position and continued growththe CARES Act which resulted in sales to cover all current obligations.
In March 2020 and subsequently in April 2020, S&P lowered our corporate credit rating to B+ with negative outlook. Also in March 2020, Moody’s lowered us to a corporate family rating Ba3. The downgrades were a resultan anticipated refund of the expectation that the spread of COVID-19 could sharply reduce restaurant traffic and customer spending due to collapsing consumer confidence and unprecedented precautionary measures implemented by state and local governments, including temporary closures. These ratings and our current credit condition affect, among other things, our ability to access new capital. Negative changes to these ratings may result in more stringent covenants and higher interest rates under the terms of any new debt. Our credit ratings could be lowered, or rating agencies could issue adverse commentaries in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity. In particular, a weakening of our financial condition, including any further increase in our

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leverage or decrease in our profitability or cash flows, could adversely affect our ability to obtain necessary funds, could result in a credit rating downgrade or change in outlook, or could otherwise increase our cost of borrowing.
Cash Flows
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 
Net cash provided by operating activities$237.8
 $150.6
 $87.2
Thirteen Week Periods EndedFavorable (Unfavorable) Variance
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Net cash provided by operating activities$82.8 $86.6 $(3.8)
Net cash fromprovided by operating activities increaseddecreased primarily due to $75.0 millionlower sales in the first quarter of tax payments made in fiscal 2019 related to2021 as a result of the sale leaseback gains and $14.0 millionCOVID-19 pandemic, the timing of income tax refunds received(net of payments), and the timing of operational receipts and payments, partially offset by additional deferred payroll taxes as a result of the CARES Act and a lower profit sharing payment in the current fiscal 2020.year.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) VarianceThirteen Week Periods EndedFavorable (Unfavorable) Variance
March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Cash flows from investing activities     Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property and equipment$(82.0) $(128.0) $46.0
Payments for property and equipment$(13.6)$(20.5)$6.9 
Payments for franchise restaurant acquisitions(94.6) (1.3) (93.3)Payments for franchise restaurant acquisitions— (96.2)96.2 
Proceeds from sale of assets1.0
 1.4
 (0.4)Proceeds from sale of assets— 0.2 (0.2)
Proceeds from note receivable2.2
 2.0
 0.2
Proceeds from note receivable0.6 0.7 (0.1)
Insurance recoveries
 1.4
 (1.4)
Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions, net of related expenses
 468.8
 (468.8)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities$(173.4) $344.3
 $(517.7)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities$(13.0)$(115.8)$102.8 
Net cash fromused in investing activities decreased primarily due to $468.8$96.2 million in net cash proceeds received from the sale leaseback transactions during fiscal 2019. Additionally, $93.3 millionof cash consideration and related transactional charges were paid for the purchase of 116 Chili’s restaurants from a franchisee during fiscal 2020. These decreases were partially offset by $46.0 million of lowerin the prior year. Additionally, capital expenditures decreased in fiscal 20202021 primarily relateddue to a reduction in spend for routine capital purchases in order to prioritize debt repayment, the timing of spend on new restaurants, and a decline in the pace of the Chili’s remodel program and fiscal 2019 expenditures for our new corporate headquarters, partially offset by an increase in new restaurant construction during fiscal 2020.initiative.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Thirteen Week Periods EndedFavorable (Unfavorable) Variance
September 23,
2020
September 25,
2019
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings on revolving credit facility$28.4 $299.0 $(270.6)
Payments on revolving credit facility(75.0)(227.0)152.0 
Purchases of treasury stock(3.9)(11.3)7.4 
Payments of dividends(1.3)(14.8)13.5 
Payments on long-term debt(4.6)(2.4)(2.2)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock3.0 1.3 1.7 
Payments for debt issuance costs(1.5)— (1.5)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities$(54.9)$44.8 $(99.7)
 Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance
 March 25,
2020
 March 27,
2019
 
Cash flows from financing activities     
Borrowings on revolving credit facility$806.8
 $626.0
 $180.8
Payments on revolving credit facility(630.0) (903.0) 273.0
Purchases of treasury stock(32.3) (167.7) 135.4
Payments of dividends(43.3) (46.0) 2.7
Payments on long-term debt(12.4) (5.7) (6.7)
Proceeds from issuances of treasury stock1.6
 2.8
 (1.2)
Payments for debt issuance costs(1.0) 
 (1.0)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities$89.4
 $(493.6) $583.0
Net cash fromused in financing activities increased primarily due to a $453.8$46.6 million increaseof net repayment activity in fiscal 2021 compared to $72.0 million of net borrowing activity in fiscal 2020 on the revolving credit facility, partially offset by the impact of suspending the payment of dividends and a decrease of $135.4 million in share repurchases.


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repurchases.
Revolving Credit Facility
Net borrowingsrepayments of $176.8$46.6 million were drawnmade during the thirty-ninethirteen week period ended March 25,September 23, 2020 on the $1.0 billion revolving credit facility primarily to fund ongoing business operations, the acquisition of Chili’s restaurants and share repurchases.from cash from operations. As of March 25,September 23, 2020, $300.0$573.7 million of credit was available under the revolving credit facility that was subsequently amended as described below. facility.

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Our$1.0 billionrevolving credit facility generally bears interestTable of LIBOR plus an applicable margin, but is subject to a maximum of LIBORContentsplus 2.000%. At March 25, 2020 the revolver interest rate was 2.334%. LIBOR is set to terminate in December 2021, however our revolver will expire before this date and we anticipate any new financings will be at the applicable interest rates.
In the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 2020,2021, we modifiedexecuted the $110.0 million portion ofseventh amendment to the revolving credit facility to extendfacility. This amendment extended the maturity date $110.0to December 12, 2022, and contained a required commitment reduction to $900.0 million from March 12, 2020 toon September 12, 2021 which coincides withfrom the maturity dateprevious $1.0 billion commitment. Refer to Note 10 - Debt for the $890.0 million.
Subsequentmore information. Additionally, subsequent to the third quarter of fiscal 2020, we amended the revolving credit facility to provide additional liquidity and financial flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. The amendment provides a waiver of compliance with financial covenants until the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2021. As a result of this amendment, for a limited time our borrowing capacity has been reduced to $800.02021, $20.0 million and the interest rate shall be increased to LIBOR plus 1.95%, with a maximum of LIBOR plus 2.25%. Additionally, the LIBOR floor was permanently increased to 0.75%. During this period, we have supplemental reporting obligations to the banks and will be prohibited from making dividends, stock repurchases and investments. Following this waiver period, we will return to $1.0 billion borrowing capacity, and also be subject to a $50.0 million aggregate limitationadditional net payments were made on dividends, stock repurchases and investments. This amendment also expanded the collateral securing the revolving credit facility including intellectual property, among other things, and requires additional subsidiary guarantees. Subsequent to the endas of the third quarter of fiscal 2020, no additional borrowings were drawndate that this Quarterly Report on the revolving credit facility.Form 10-Q was filed.
As of March 25,September 23, 2020, pursuant to the amendment to theamended revolving credit facility described above,and under the terms of the indentures governing our 2023 Notes and 2024 Notes, we are in compliance with the financial covenants is waived until the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2021.our covenants. Refer to Note 10 - Debt for further information about our notes and revolving credit facility.
Share Repurchase Program
DuringIn the thirty-nine week period ended March 25,fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, we repurchased 0.8 million shares of our common stock for $32.3 million. At March 25, 2020, we had $166.8 million remaining in our existing share repurchase program authorizedwas primarily suspended in response to the liquidity needs created by the Board of Directors. OurCOVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the suspension, our share repurchase program has beenwas used to return capital to shareholders and to minimize the dilutive impact of stock options and other share-based awards. The repurchased shares duringawards. In the thirty-ninethirteen week period ended March 25,September 23, 2020, includedwe repurchased 0.1 million shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program andsolely related to shares repurchased to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. Before the suspension, Repurchasedin the thirteen week period ended September 25, 2019, we repurchased 0.3 million shares are reflected as an increase in Treasuryof our common stock withinShareholders’ deficitin theConsolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).for $11.3 million.
Dividend Program
Subsequent toIn the thirdfourth quarter of fiscal 2020, our Board of Directors hasquarterly cash dividend was suspended our share repurchase program as a result ofin response to the liquidity needs created by the COVID-19 impact.
Dividend Program
During the thirty-nine week period ended March 25, 2020, we declared a quarterly dividend on January 27, 2020, that was paid subsequent to the third quarter of fiscal 2020, on March 26, 2020, in the amount of $0.38 per share.
Subsequent to quarter end,pandemic. Before this suspension, our Board of Directors votedapproved quarterly dividends of $0.38 per share paid quarterly. In the thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020, dividends paid solely related to suspend the quarterly cash dividend duepreviously accrued dividends for restricted share awards that vested in the period. Restricted share award dividends are accrued in Other accrued liabilities for the current portion to uncertainty surroundingvest within 12 months, and Other liabilities for the duration of closures of our dining rooms and other restrictions mandated by state and local governments in response to COVID-19. The Board of Directorsportion that will reevaluatevest after one year. Before the suspension, as developments surroundingin the COVID-19 pandemic mature. There is significant uncertainty regarding the future impactthirteen week period ended September 25, 2019, we paid dividends of the pandemic on the restaurant industry and the broader US economy.$14.8 million to common stock shareholders.


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Cash Flow Outlook
We believe that our various sources of capital, including future cash flow from operating activities and availability under our existing credit facility are adequate to finance operations as well as the repayment of current debt obligations within the next year. We believe we secured access to sufficient liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic, as we continue to serve customers at mostsubstantially all of our locations through our off-premise offerings.offerings and limited capacity dining rooms. We also believe this COVID-19 pandemic is temporary, and we will continue to monitor the situation and intend to resume normal business operations on a case by case basis when permitted under applicable government regulations and when we believe we are able to do so safely. Please refer above to COVID-19 Impact on Liquidity for further details on our actions to maintain our liquidity position during this pandemic.
We are not aware of any other event or trend that would potentially materially affect our liquidity. In the event such a trend develops, we believe that there are sufficient funds available under our credit facility and from our internal cash generating capabilities to adequately manage our ongoing business.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have obligations for guarantees on certain lease agreements and letters of credit as disclosed in Note 1514 - Contingencies, in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), and have entered into certain pre-commencement leases as disclosed in Note 49 - Leases included in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q report. Other than these items, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The impact of recent accounting pronouncements can be found at Note 1 - Basis of Presentation for adopted guidance and Note 162 - Effect of New Accounting Standards for updates that have not yet been adopted, in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q report.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Subsequent to March 25, 2020, the only material change to our instruments and positions that are sensitive to market risk since the disclosures set forth in our fiscal 2019 Form 10-K was the amendment to our revolving credit facility that carries a variable interest rate. Refer to Note 10 - Debt for further details about this facility.
There have been no other material changes in our quantitative and qualitative market risks set forth in Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2019.24, 2020.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Beginning on June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020, we integrated certain new controls to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the adoption of FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”). Although this new leasing standard has had an immaterial impact on our ongoing net income, in connection with its adoption, we additionally implemented changes to our processes and control activities related to lease accounting. These changes included the development of new policies based on ASC 842, utilizing a newly adopted third party lease software, new training, ongoing contract review requirements, and gathering of information provided for disclosures.


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Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Other than changes described above in Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, thereThere were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the thirteen week period ended March 25,September 23, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information and statements contained in this Form 10-Q, in our other filings with the SEC or in our written and verbal communications that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words like “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects,” “continues” and other similar expressions that convey uncertainty about future events or outcomes. Forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical results or from those projected in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are, in many instances, beyond our control. We wish to caution you against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements because of these risks and uncertainties. Except as required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q report are subject to the risks and uncertainties described in Part I, Item IA “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2019,24, 2020, and below in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in this report on Form 10-Q, as well as the risks and uncertainties that generally apply to all businesses. We further caution that it is not possible to identify all risks and uncertainties, and you should not consider the identified factors as a complete list of all risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are: disruptions from COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of competition, changes in consumer preferences, consumer perception of food safety, reduced disposable income, unfavorable publicity, increased minimum wages, governmental regulations, the impact of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions, the Company’s ability to meet its business strategy plan, third party delivery risks, loss of key management personnel, failure to hire and retain high-quality restaurant management, the impact of social media, failure to protect the security of data of our guests and team members, product availability, regional business and economic conditions, litigation, franchisee success, changes in interest rates due to phase out of LIBOR, downgrades in our credit ratings, inflation, changes in the retail industry, technology failures, failure to protect our intellectual property, outsourcing, impairment of goodwill or assets, failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, actions of activist shareholders, adverse weather conditions, terrorist acts, health epidemics or pandemics (such as COVID-19), tax reform, changes in financial and credit markets, weather, inadequate insurance coverage and weather.limitations imposed by our credit agreements.
We expectIt is possible that there could be a material adverse impact on our revenues, results of operations and cash flows in connection with COVID-19. The situation is rapidly changing and additional impacts to the business may arise that we are not aware of currently. We cannot predict whether, when or the manner in which the conditions surrounding

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COVID-19 will change, including the duration or re-emergence of restrictions and dining room closure requirements, staffing levels for reopened dining rooms and customer re-engagement with our brands. As a result, we have leveraged our liquidity availability, and have drawn on our revolving credit facility to increase our cash position and help preserve our financial flexibility, refer to Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discussions on Liquidity for further information.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information regarding legal proceedings is incorporated by reference from Note 1514 - Contingencies to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q report.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information in this Form 10-Q report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2019,24, 2020, which


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could materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. It is not possible to predict or identify all risk factors. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business, financial condition or results of operations. Therefore, the risks identified are not intended to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted and is expected to continue to disrupt our business, which has and could continue to materially affect our operations, financial condition and results of operations for an extendedDuring the thirteen week period of time.
The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic has had an adverse effect that is material on our business. The COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state and local government responses to COVID-19, our guests’ responses to the pandemic, and our Company’s responses to the pandemic have all disrupted and will continue to disrupt our business. In the United States, as well as globally, individuals are being encouraged to practice social distancing, restricted from gathering in groups and in some areas, placed on complete restriction from non-essential movements outside of their homes. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and these changing conditions, as of March 25,ended September 23, 2020, we have temporarily closed the dining rooms in all of our restaurants and we are operating on an off-premise only model in the majority of our locations. We have closed certain restaurants, modified work hours for our team members and identified and implemented cost savings measures throughout our operations. The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the economy in general could also adversely affect our guests’ financial condition, resulting in reduced spending at restaurants. The COVID-19 pandemic and these responses have affected and will continue to adversely affect our guest traffic, sales and operating costs and we cannot predict how long the pandemic will last or what other government responses may occur.
If the business interruptions caused by COVID-19 last longer than we expect, we may need to seek other sources of liquidity. The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting the availability of liquidity generally in the credit markets, and there can be no guarantee that additional liquidity will be readily available or available on favorable terms, especially the longer the COVID-19 pandemic lasts. As discussed in this report, we have amended our revolving credit facility to preserve liquidity and allow us financial flexibility. A material increase in our level of debt or material impairments of our assets could cause our debt to total cash flow ratio to exceed the maximum level permitted under the covenant in our revolving credit facility agreement.
Our restaurant operations could be further disrupted if any of our team members are diagnosed with COVID-19 and the circumstances require quarantine of some or all of a restaurant’s employees and disinfection of the restaurant facilities. If a significant percentage of our workforce is unable to work, whether because of illness, quarantine, limitations on travel or other government restrictions in connection with COVID-19, our operations may be negatively impacted, potentially materially adversely affecting our liquidity, financial condition or results of operations. Additionally, we have implemented COVID-19 emergency pay policies and taken other employee compensation relief actions to support our restaurant team members during the COVID-19 business interruption, but those actions may not be sufficient to compensate our team members for the entire duration of any business interruption resulting from COVID-19. Those team members might seek and find other employment during that interruption, which could materially adversely affect our ability to properly staff and reopen our dining rooms with experienced team members when permitted to do so by governments.
Our suppliers could be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If our suppliers’ employees are unable to work, whether because of illness, quarantine, limitations on travel or other government restrictions in connection with COVID-19, we could face shortages of food items or other supplies at our restaurants and our operations and sales could be adversely impacted by such supply interruptions.
The equity markets in the United States have been extremely volatile due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Company’s stock price has fluctuated significantly.
We cannot predict how soon we will be able to reopen our dining rooms and, as, our ability to reopen dining rooms will depend in part on the actions of a number of governmental bodies over which we have no control. Moreover, once restrictions are lifted, it is unclear how quickly guests will return to our restaurants, which may be a function of continued concerns over safety and/or depressed consumer sentiment due to adverse economic conditions, including


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job losses. Considering the significant uncertainty as to when we can reopen some or all of our dining rooms and the uncertain guest demand environment, in addition to the actions described above, we have taken action to reduce our cash expenditures, which may impact our future growth, refer to Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discussions on Liquidity for further information.
There have been no other material changes in the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2019.24, 2020.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, our share repurchase program was suspended due to the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. During the thirteen week period ended March 25,September 23, 2020, we repurchased shares solely to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares as follows (in millions, except per share amounts, unless otherwise noted):
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program
Approximate Dollar Value that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program(2)
June 25, 2020 through July 29, 2020— $— — $166.8 
July 30, 2020 through August 26, 20200.0 37.09 — 166.8 
August 27, 2020 through September 23, 20200.1 43.91 — 166.8 
Total0.1 41.53 — 
(1)These amounts include shares purchased as part of our publicly announced programs and shares owned and tendered by team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted share awards, which are not deducted from shares available to be purchased under publicly announced programs. Unless otherwise indicated, shares owned and tendered by team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations were purchased at the average of the high and low prices of the Company’s shares on the date of vesting. During the thirteen week period ended September 23, 2020, 96 thousand shares were tendered by team members at an average price of $41.53.
(2)The final amount shown is as of September 23, 2020.
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
 Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program 
Approximate Dollar Value that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program(2)
December 26, 2019 through January 29, 2020
 $
 
 $187.8
January 30, 2020 through February 26, 20200.4
 42.72
 0.4
 169.8
February 27, 2020 through March 25, 20200.1
 37.28
 0.1
 166.8
Total0.5
 41.85
 0.5
  
(1)
These amounts include shares purchased as part of our publicly announced programs and shares owned and tendered by team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted share awards, which are not deducted from shares available to be purchased under publicly announced programs. Unless otherwise indicated, shares owned and tendered by team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations were purchased at the average of the high and low prices of the Company’s shares on the date of vesting. During thethirteen week period ended March 25, 2020, no shares were tendered by team members.
(2)
The final amount shown is as of March 25, 2020.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
ExhibitDescription
Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant, as amended(1)
Bylaws of Registrant(2)
Registrant’s Terms of F21 Restricted Stock Unit Award*
Maggiano’s Little Italy Change in Control and Long Term IncentiveRegistrant’s Performance Share Plan(3)
Fifth
Seventh Amendment to Credit Agreement dated March 31,July 23, 2020 by and among the Registrant and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Brinker Restaurant Corporation, Brinker Texas, Inc., Brinker Florida, Inc., and Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P., Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., MUFG Bank, Ltd., SunTrust Bank, U.S. Bank National Association, Barclays Bank PLC, Regions Bank, Associated Bank, National Association, and PNC Bank, National Association*(4)
BLT Change in Control Agreement*
Certification by Wyman T. Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar, of the Registrant, pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a – 14(a) or 17 CFR 240.15d – 14(a)*
Certification by Joseph G. Taylor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a – 14(a) or 17 CFR 240.15d – 14(a)*
Certification by Wyman T. Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar, of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
Certification by Joseph G. Taylor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
101.INSXBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCHXBRL Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Presentation Linkbase
104The cover page from the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen week period ended March 25,September 23, 2020 is formatted in Inline XBRL.
*
*    Filed herewith.
(1)Filed as an exhibit to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 28, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference.
(2)Filed as an exhibit to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 27, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
(3)Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K, with date of report of August 20, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.
(4)Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K, with date of report of July 23, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.
Filed herewith.
(1)
Filed as an exhibit to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 28, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference.
(2)
Filed as an exhibit to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 27, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
(3)
Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K, with date of report of February 12, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
Date: April 29,October 28, 2020By:/s/S/ WYMAN T. ROBERTS
Wyman T. Roberts,
President and Chief Executive Officer
of Brinker International, Inc.
and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: April 29,October 28, 2020By:/s/S/ JOSEPH G. TAYLOR
Joseph G. Taylor,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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