UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    
For the quarterly period ended October 2, 20221, 2023

or
 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to            


Commission File Number: 001-34851

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware84-1573084
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
10000 E. Geddes Avenue, Suite 500
Englewood, Colorado    
     80112
(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip Code)

(303) 846-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueRRGBNasdaq(Global Select Market)

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, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the 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 Filer
Non-accelerated FilerSmaller 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 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueRRGBNasdaq(Global Select Market)

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of October 31, 2022,30, 2023, there were 15,928,04515,480,000 shares of the registrant's common stock, par value of $0.001 per share outstanding.


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.    Financial Statements (unaudited)
RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)(in thousands, except for per share amounts)October 2, 2022December 26, 2021(in thousands, except for per share amounts)October 1, 2023December 25, 2022
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$50,040 $22,750 Cash and cash equivalents$48,550 $48,826 
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net11,915 21,400 Accounts receivable, net11,819 21,427 
InventoriesInventories25,212 25,219 Inventories27,013 26,447 
Income tax receivableIncome tax receivable754 15,824 Income tax receivable462 562 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets13,044 16,963 Prepaid expenses and other current assets12,945 12,938 
Restricted cashRestricted cash8,090 — Restricted cash12,268 9,380 
Total current assetsTotal current assets109,055 102,156 Total current assets113,057 119,580 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net342,386 386,336 Property and equipment, net264,278 318,517 
Operating lease assets, netOperating lease assets, net375,747 400,825 Operating lease assets, net372,057 361,432 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net19,320 21,292 Intangible assets, net17,114 17,727 
Other assets, netOther assets, net14,434 18,389 Other assets, net10,808 14,889 
Total assetsTotal assets$860,942 $928,998 Total assets$777,314 $832,145 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit):
Liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit):
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$33,814 $32,510 Accounts payable$30,020 $39,336 
Accrued payroll and payroll-related liabilitiesAccrued payroll and payroll-related liabilities34,040 32,584 Accrued payroll and payroll-related liabilities37,828 33,666 
Unearned revenueUnearned revenue37,539 54,214 Unearned revenue31,980 46,944 
Current portion of operating lease obligationsCurrent portion of operating lease obligations47,726 48,842 Current portion of operating lease obligations50,250 47,394 
Current portion of long-term debtCurrent portion of long-term debt2,000 9,692 Current portion of long-term debt875 3,375 
Accrued liabilities and otherAccrued liabilities and other50,482 45,458 Accrued liabilities and other53,495 49,498 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities205,601 223,300 Total current liabilities204,448 220,213 
Long-term debtLong-term debt189,320 167,263 Long-term debt182,142 203,155 
Long-term portion of operating lease obligationsLong-term portion of operating lease obligations401,274 435,136 Long-term portion of operating lease obligations389,416 393,157 
Other non-current liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities13,120 26,325 Other non-current liabilities10,051 13,831 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities809,315 852,024 Total liabilities786,057 830,356 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies)Commitments and contingencies (see Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies)Commitments and contingencies (see Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock; $0.001 par value: 45,000 shares authorized; 20,449 shares issued; 15,900 and 15,722 shares outstanding as of October 2, 2022 and December 26, 202120 20 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 3,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of October 2, 2022 and December 26, 2021— — 
Treasury stock 4,549 and 4,727 shares, at cost, as of October 2, 2022 and December 26, 2021(184,169)(192,803)
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock; $0.001 par value: 45,000 shares authorized; 20,449 shares issued; 15,482 and 15,934 shares outstanding as of October 1, 2023 and December 25, 2022Common stock; $0.001 par value: 45,000 shares authorized; 20,449 shares issued; 15,482 and 15,934 shares outstanding as of October 1, 2023 and December 25, 202220 20 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 3,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of October 1, 2023 and December 25, 2022Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 3,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of October 1, 2023 and December 25, 2022— — 
Treasury stock 4,967 and 4,515 shares, at cost, as of October 1, 2023 and December 25, 2022Treasury stock 4,967 and 4,515 shares, at cost, as of October 1, 2023 and December 25, 2022(176,813)(182,810)
Paid-in capitalPaid-in capital242,235 242,560 Paid-in capital229,769 238,803 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(51)
Retained earnings (deficit)(6,408)27,196 
Total stockholders' equity51,627 76,974 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$860,942 $928,998 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxAccumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax(34)(34)
Accumulated deficitAccumulated deficit(61,685)(54,190)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)Total stockholders' equity (deficit)(8,743)1,789 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
$777,314 $832,145 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)(in thousands, except for per share amounts)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021(in thousands, except for per share amounts)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Revenues:Revenues:Revenues:
Restaurant revenueRestaurant revenue$282,449 $270,202 $951,718 $861,036 Restaurant revenue$273,133 $282,415 $973,307 $951,633 
Franchise and other revenuesFranchise and other revenues4,439 5,242 24,810 17,658 Franchise and other revenues4,427 4,390 20,713 24,302 
Total revenuesTotal revenues286,888 275,444 976,528 878,694 Total revenues277,560 286,805 994,020 975,935 
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:
Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):
Cost of salesCost of sales70,640 62,671 234,283 193,754 Cost of sales65,128 70,640 236,171 234,283 
LaborLabor100,522 99,725 340,273 310,333 Labor103,741 100,522 358,841 340,273 
Other operatingOther operating52,858 51,462 172,725 156,102 Other operating50,351 52,858 174,243 172,725 
OccupancyOccupancy22,828 22,519 76,406 74,233 Occupancy23,523 22,828 76,806 76,406 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization17,368 18,881 58,924 63,984 Depreciation and amortization14,672 17,368 52,253 58,924 
Selling, general, and administrative expensesSelling, general, and administrative expenses35,692 30,343 102,168 89,299 Selling, general, and administrative expenses27,961 35,692 89,348 102,168 
Pre-opening costs217 418 514 792 
Pre-opening and acquisition costsPre-opening and acquisition costs— 217 586 514 
Other charges (gains), netOther charges (gains), net(5,217)1,561 8,236 9,228 Other charges (gains), net(5,878)(5,217)(6,726)8,236 
Total costs and expensesTotal costs and expenses294,908 287,580 993,529 897,725 Total costs and expenses279,498 294,908 981,522 993,529 
Loss from operations(8,020)(12,136)(17,001)(19,031)
Income (loss) from operationsIncome (loss) from operations(1,938)(8,103)12,498 (17,594)
Other expense:Other expense:Other expense:
Interest expense, net and otherInterest expense, net and other4,590 2,870 16,151 9,986 Interest expense, net and other5,945 4,590 19,541 16,151 
Loss on debt refinancing
Interest income and other, net
Total other expenses4,590 2,870 16,151 
Loss before income taxesLoss before income taxes(12,610)(15,006)(33,152)(29,017)Loss before income taxes(7,883)(12,693)(7,043)(33,745)
Income tax provision (benefit)Income tax provision (benefit)(43)(26)453 (328)Income tax provision (benefit)278 (43)453 453 
Net lossNet loss$(12,567)$(14,980)$(33,605)$(28,689)Net loss$(8,161)$(12,650)$(7,496)$(34,198)
Loss per share:Loss per share:Loss per share:
BasicBasic$(0.79)$(0.95)$(2.12)$(1.83)Basic$(0.52)$(0.80)$(0.47)$(2.16)
DilutedDiluted$(0.79)$(0.95)$(2.12)$(1.83)Diluted$(0.52)$(0.80)$(0.47)$(2.16)
Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:
BasicBasic15,892 15,709 15,816 15,647 Basic15,799 15,892 15,949 15,816 
DilutedDiluted15,892 15,709 15,816 15,647 Diluted15,799 15,892 15,949 15,816 
Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustmentForeign currency translation adjustment$(45)$(6)$(51)$14 Foreign currency translation adjustment$(12)$(45)$$(51)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(45)(6)(51)14 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(12)(45)(51)
Total comprehensive lossTotal comprehensive loss$(12,612)$(14,986)$(33,656)$(28,675)Total comprehensive loss$(8,173)$(12,695)$(7,495)$(34,249)
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(Unaudited)
Common StockTreasury StockAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss),
net of tax
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated Deficit
(in thousands)SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal
Balance, December 25, 202220,449 $20 4,515 $(182,810)$238,803 $(34)$(54,190)$1,789 
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (129)5,330 (5,106)— — 224 
Non-cash stock compensation— — — — 2,179 — — 2,179 
Net loss— — — — — — (3,256)(3,256)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — 
Balance, April 16, 202320,449 $20 4,386 $(177,480)$235,876 $(26)$(57,445)$945 
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (250)9,933 (8,297)— — 1,636 
Acquisition of treasury stock— — 382 (4,999)— — — (4,999)
Non-cash stock compensation— — — — 1,519 — — 1,519 
Net income— — — — — — 3,922 3,922 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — 
Balance, July 9, 202320,449 $20 4,518 $(172,546)$229,098 $(22)$(53,524)$3,026 
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (31)694 (809)— — (115)
Acquisition of treasury stock— — 480 (4,961)— — — (4,961)
Non-cash stock compensation— — — 1,480 — — 1,480 
Net loss— — — — — — (8,161)(8,161)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — (12)— (12)
Balance, October 1, 202320,449 $20 4,967 $(176,813)$229,769 $(34)$(61,685)$(8,743)
(Unaudited)
Common StockTreasury StockAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss),
net of tax
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings (Deficit)
(in thousands)SharesAmountSharesAmountTotal
Balance, December 26, 202120,449 $20 4,727 $(192,803)$242,560 $$27,196 $76,974 
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (64)2,781 (2,846)— — (65)
Non-cash stock compensation— — — — 3,042 — — 3,042 
Net loss— — — — — — (3,105)(3,105)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — 11 — 11 
Balance, April 17, 202220,449 $20 4,663 $(190,022)$242,756 $12 $24,091 $76,857 
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (113)5,817 (5,691)— — 126 
Non-cash stock compensation— — — — 2,542 — — 2,542 
Net loss— — — — — — (17,932)(17,932)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — (18)— (18)
Balance, July 10, 202220,449 $20 4,550 $(184,205)$239,607 $(6)$6,159 $61,575 
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (1)36 (40)— — (4)
Non-cash stock compensation— — — — 2,668 — — 2,668 
Net loss— — — — — — (12,567)(12,567)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — (45)— (45)
Balance, October 2, 202220,449 $20 4,549 $(184,169)$242,235 $(51)$(6,408)$51,627 
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Common StockTreasury StockAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss),
net of tax
Common StockTreasury StockAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss),
net of tax
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
(in thousands)(in thousands)SharesAmountSharesAmountTotalAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss),
net of tax
(in thousands)SharesAmountSharesAmountTotalAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss),
net of tax
Balance, December 27, 202020,449 $20 4,901 $(199,908)$243,407 $(4)$77,198 
Balance, December 26, 2021Balance, December 26, 202120,449 $20 4,727 $(192,803)$242,560 $$24,693 
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase planExercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (74)3,025 (3,640)— — (615)Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (64)2,781 (2,846)— — (65)
Non-cash stock compensationNon-cash stock compensation— — — — 880 — — 880 Non-cash stock compensation— — — — 3,042 — — 3,042 
Net lossNet loss— — — — — — (8,713)(8,713)Net loss— — — — — — (3,581)(3,581)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — 21 — 21 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — 11 — 11 
Balance, April 18, 202120,449 $20 4,827 $(196,883)$240,647 $17 $68,485 $112,286 
Balance, April 17, 2022Balance, April 17, 202220,449 $20 4,663 $(190,022)$242,756 $12 $21,112 $73,878 
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase planExercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (95)3,844 (3,547)— — 297 Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (113)5,817 (5,691)— — 126 
Non-cash stock compensationNon-cash stock compensation— — — — 1,577 — — 1,577 Non-cash stock compensation— — — — 2,542 — — 2,542 
Net lossNet loss— — — — — — (4,996)(4,996)Net loss— — — — — — (17,966)(17,966)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — (1)— (1)Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — (18)— (18)
Balance, July 11, 202120,449 $20 4,732 $(193,039)$238,677 $16 $63,489 $109,163 
Balance, July 10, 2022Balance, July 10, 202220,449 $20 4,550 $(184,205)$239,607 $(6)$3,146 $58,562 
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase planExercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (5)220 (280)— — (60)Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan— — (1)36 (40)— — (4)
Non-cash stock compensationNon-cash stock compensation— — — — 2,048 — — 2,048 Non-cash stock compensation— — — — 2,668 — — 2,668 
Net lossNet loss— — — — — — (14,980)(14,980)Net loss— — — — — — (12,650)(12,650)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — (6)— (6)Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — (45)— (45)
Balance, October 3, 202120,449 $20 4,727 $(192,819)$240,445 $10 $48,509 $96,165 
Balance, October 2, 2022Balance, October 2, 202220,449 $20 4,549 $(184,169)$242,235 $(51)$(9,504)$48,531 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Forty Weeks Ended
(in thousands)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(33,605)$(28,689)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization58,924 63,984 
Gift card breakage(8,289)(3,231)
Restaurant asset impairment13,048 1,357 
Non-cash other charges, net(2,287)319 
Stock-based compensation expense8,229 4,501 
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant, and equipment(9,204)— 
Other, net3,240 2,228 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable9,487 4,544 
Income tax receivable15,163 520 
Inventories(217)— 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,183 1,014 
Operating lease assets, net of liabilities(10,562)(12,711)
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities9,621 16,948 
Unearned revenue(8,386)(4,286)
Other operating assets and liabilities, net(8,545)(8,881)
Net cash provided by operating activities38,800 37,617 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, equipment, and intangible assets(27,036)(19,987)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment and other investing activities8,739 20 
Net cash used in investing activities(18,297)(19,967)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt282,151 109,500 
Payments of long-term debt and finance leases(266,275)(125,216)
Debt issuance costs(4,869)(870)
Proceeds related to real estate sale3,856 — 
Proceeds from other financing activities, net58 549 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities14,921 (16,037)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(44)28 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash35,380 1,641 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period22,750 16,116 
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$58,130 $17,757 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income tax refunds received, net$(14,729)$(840)
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized$11,387 $7,586 
Forty Weeks Ended
(in thousands)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(7,496)$(34,198)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization52,253 58,924 
Gift card breakage(5,930)(7,781)
Asset impairment7,187 13,048 
Non-cash other charges (gains), net(1,819)(2,287)
Stock-based compensation expense5,171 8,229 
Gain on sale of property, plant, and equipment(29,865)(9,204)
Other, net733 3,240 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisition:
Accounts receivable9,607 9,487 
Income tax receivable100 15,163 
Inventories(377)(217)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets1,354 2,183 
Operating lease assets, net of liabilities(9,975)(10,562)
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities5,416 9,621 
Unearned revenue(9,127)(8,301)
Other operating assets and liabilities, net129 (8,545)
Net cash provided by operating activities17,361 38,800 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, equipment, and intangible assets(37,074)(27,036)
Proceeds from sale-leaseback58,801 — 
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment and other investing activities794 8,739 
Acquisition of franchised restaurants(3,529)— 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities18,992 (18,297)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt— 282,151 
Payments of long-term debt and finance leases(25,525)(266,275)
Purchase of treasury stock(9,960)— 
Debt issuance costs— (4,869)
Proceeds related to real estate sale— 3,856 
Proceeds from other financing activities, net1,744 58 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(33,741)14,921 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash— (44)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash2,612 35,380 
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period58,206 22,750 
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$60,818 $58,130 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income tax paid (refund received), net$210 $(14,729)
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized$18,261 $11,387 
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$50,769 $11,604 
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations$81 $541 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), primarily operates, franchises, and develops full-service restaurants in North America. As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, the Company owned and operated 424417 restaurants located in 3839 states. The Company also had 10191 franchised full-service restaurants in 1614 states and one Canadian province. The Company operates its business as one operating and one reportable segment.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Red Robin and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Red Robin have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the Company's annual consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 26, 202125, 2022 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date but does not include all disclosures required for audited annual financial statements. For further information, please refer to and read these interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 202125, 2022 filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022.February 28, 2023.
Our current, prior, and upcoming year periods, period end dates, and number of weeks included in the period are summarized in the table below:
PeriodsPeriod End DateNumber of Weeks in Period
Current and Prior Fiscal Quarters:
First Quarter 2023April 16, 202316
First Quarter 2022April 17, 202216
FirstSecond Quarter 20212023April 18, 2021July 9, 20231612
Second Quarter 2022July 10, 202212
SecondThird Quarter 20212023July 11, 2021October 1, 202312
Third Quarter 2022October 2, 202212
Third Quarter 2021October 3, 202112
Current and Prior Fiscal Years:
Fiscal Year 2022December 25, 202252
Fiscal Year 2021December 26, 202152
Upcoming fiscal year:
Fiscal Year 2023December 31, 202353
Fiscal Year 2022December 25, 202252
Upcoming fiscal year:
Fiscal Year 2024December 29, 202452
Reclassifications
Certain amounts presented have been reclassified within the October 3, 2021 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to conform with the current period presentation, including prior year reclassifications from Lease assets, net of liabilities to Other operating assets and liabilities. The reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s cash flows from operations.



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Change in Accounting Estimate - Gift Card BreakageImmaterial Restatement of Prior Period Financial Statements
As partpreviously disclosed in our Form 10-Q for the period ended July 9, 2023, the Company discovered a multi-year error in its calculation and recognition of its annual assessmentrevenue related to gift cards, primarily related to breakage revenue that had been recognized for bonus and discounted gift cards for which no or discounted monetary consideration was received, which resulted in the Company overstating total revenues by $0.1 million and $0.6 million for the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022. Management has evaluated this misstatement and concluded it was not material to prior periods, individually or in the aggregate. However, correcting the cumulative effect of gift card breakagethe error in the twelve and during the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 would have had a significant effect on the results of operations for such periods. Therefore, the Company re-evaluatedis correcting the estimated redemption patternrelevant prior period Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related to gift cards and aligned the recognition of gift card breakage to the updated estimated redemption pattern. As a result, the Company recognized $5.9 million of additional gift card breakage in Franchise and other revenues, partially offset by $0.6 million of associated commissions costs recognized in Selling, general and administrative expenses, in the first quarter of 2022. This change in accounting estimate decreased net loss by $5.2 million, or $0.33 per basic and diluted sharefootnotes for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022. The Company does not expect the impact of this change in estimate to be material to its future financial statements.
Recent Tax Legislationerror for comparative purposes.
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS) andfollowing tables reflect the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 were signed into law by President Biden on August 9, 2022 and August 16, 2022, respectively. The legislation introduces new options for monetizing certain credits, a corporate alternative minimum tax, and a stock repurchase excise tax. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of CHIPS and IRA, but at present does not expect that anyeffects of the provisions includedcorrection on all affected line items of the Company's previously reported Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presented in these acts would result in a material impact to our deferred tax assets, liabilities, or income taxes payable.this Form 10-Q:
CORRECTED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (unaudited)
Twelve Weeks Ended October 2, 2022Forty Weeks Ended October 2, 2022
(in thousands)As Previously ReportedAdjustmentAs CorrectedAs Previously ReportedAdjustmentAs Corrected
Restaurant revenue$282,449 $(34)$282,415 $951,718 $(85)$951,633 
Franchise and other revenues4,439 (49)4,390 24,810 (508)24,302 
Total revenues286,888 (83)286,805 976,528 (593)975,935 
Loss before income taxes(12,610)(83)(12,693)(33,152)(593)(33,744)
Net loss(12,567)(83)(12,650)(33,605)(593)(34,197)
Net loss per share(0.79)(0.01)(0.80)(2.12)(0.04)(2.16)
Total comprehensive loss(12,612)(83)(12,695)(33,656)(593)(34,249)
OTHER NON-GAAP INFORMATION:
Adjusted EBITDA3,960 (83)3,877 43,900 (189)43,711 
CORRECTED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (unaudited)
Forty Weeks Ended October 2, 2022
(in thousands)Retained Earnings/(Accumulated Deficit)Total Shareholders' Equity
As Previously Reported
Balance, July 10, 20226,159 61,575 
Net loss(12,567)(12,567)
Balance, October 2, 2022(6,408)51,627 
Adjustments
Balance, July 10, 2022(3,013)(3,013)
Net loss(83)(83)
Balance, October 2, 2022(3,096)(3,096)
As Corrected
Balance, July 10, 20223,146 58,562 
Net loss(12,650)(12,650)
Balance, October 2, 2022$(9,504)$48,531 
CORRECTED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
Forty Weeks Ended October 2, 2022
(in thousands)As Previously ReportedAdjustmentAs Corrected
Net loss$(33,605)$(593)$(34,198)
Gift card breakage(8,289)508 (7,781)
Unearned revenue(8,386)85 (8,301)
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2. Revenue
Disaggregation of revenue
In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by type of good or service (in thousands):
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Restaurant revenue$282,449 $270,202 $951,718 $861,036 
Franchise revenue4,249 4,303 14,891 13,123 
Gift card breakage(1)
190 438 8,290 3,231 
Other revenue— 501 1,629 1,304 
Total revenues$286,888 $275,444 $976,528 $878,694 
(1)     During the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, the Company re-evaluated the estimated redemption pattern related to gift cards and aligned the recognition of gift card breakage revenue to the updated estimated redemption pattern. See Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements.
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Restaurant revenue$273,133 $282,415 $973,307 $951,633 
Franchise revenue3,418 4,249 12,245 14,891 
Gift card breakage589 141 5,930 7,782 
Other revenue420 — 2,538 1,629 
Total revenues$277,560 $286,805 $994,020 $975,935 
Contract liabilitiesLiabilities
Components of Unearned revenue in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):
October 2, 2022December 26, 2021October 1, 2023December 25, 2022
Unearned gift card revenueUnearned gift card revenue$23,971 $41,128 Unearned gift card revenue$20,583 $35,837 
Deferred loyalty revenueDeferred loyalty revenue$13,568 $13,086 Deferred loyalty revenue$11,398 $11,107 
Revenue recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss) for the redemption and breakage of gift cards that were included in the liability balance at the beginning of the fiscal year was as follows (in thousands):
Forty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Gift card revenue$19,788 $14,448 
Forty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Gift card revenue$16,865 $21,222 

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3. Leases
The Company's finance and operating lease assets and liabilities as of October 2, 2022 and December 26, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
October 2, 2022
Finance(1)
Operating(2)
Lease assets, net(3)
$7,233 $375,747 
Current portion of lease obligations1,015 47,726 
Long-term portion of lease obligations8,630 401,274 
Total$9,645 $449,000 
December 26, 2021
Finance(1)
Operating(2)
Lease assets, net(3)
$9,664 $400,825 
Current portion of lease obligations1,194 48,842 
Long-term portion of lease obligations10,765 435,136 
Total$11,959 $483,978 
(1)     Finance lease assets and obligations are included in Other assets, net, Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities, and Other non-current liabilities on our October 2, 2022 and December 26, 2021 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)     Operating lease assets and obligations are included in Operating lease assets, net, Current portion of operating lease liabilities, and Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities on our October 2, 2022 and December 26, 2021 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3)     The Lease assets, net caption includes the right of use assets associated with the Company's Finance and Operating leases, net of the associated amortization of these right of use assets.

The components of lease expense, including variable lease costs primarily consisting of common area maintenance charges and real estate taxes, are included in Occupancy on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss) as follows (in thousands):
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Operating lease cost$15,793 $16,061 $53,904 $53,765 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right of use assets261 197 841 657 
Interest on lease liabilities111 131 408 407 
Total finance lease cost$372 $328 $1,249 $1,064 
Variable lease cost4,130 4,496 15,136 15,271 
Total$20,295 $20,885 $70,289 $70,100 
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Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Operating lease cost$16,691 $15,793 $53,865 $53,904 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right of use assets216 261 764 841 
Interest on lease liabilities116 111 400 408 
Total finance lease cost$332 $372 1,164 1,249 
Variable lease cost4,994 4,130 15,263 15,136 
Total$22,017 $20,295 $70,292 $70,289 
Maturities of our lease liabilities as of
Refer to Footnote 5, Other Charges (gains), net, for information regarding the sale-leaseback transaction during the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 were as follows (in thousands):1, 2023.
Finance LeasesOperating Leases
Remainder of 2022$260 $13,829 
20231,386 76,978 
20241,479 76,047 
20251,189 71,921 
20261,245 66,078 
Thereafter6,454 323,647 
Total future lease payments$12,013 $628,500 
Less imputed interest2,368 179,500 
Total lease liability$9,645 $449,000 
Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases is as follows (in thousands, except other information):
Forty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash paid related to lease liabilities
Operating leases$65,943 $68,036 
Finance leases408 406 
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash paid related to lease liabilities
Finance leases1,048 1,447 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:$67,399 $69,889 
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$11,604 $27,483 
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations$541 $988 
Other information related to operating leases as follows:
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)9.219.86
Weighted average discount rate7.24 %7.01 %
Other information related to finance leases as follows:
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)10.4911.04
Weighted average discount rate4.89 %4.56 %
4. LossEarnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic lossearnings (loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing net lossincome (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted lossearnings per share amounts are calculated based upon the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation in periods in which they have an anti-dilutive effect. Diluted lossearnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if holders of options exercised their options into common stock. As the Company was in a net loss position for each ofboth the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 and October 3, 2021,2, 2022, all potentially dilutive common shares are considered anti-dilutive.
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The Company uses the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding stock options and awards. Basic weighted average shares outstanding is reconciled to diluted weighted average shares outstanding as follows (in thousands):
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Basic weighted average shares outstandingBasic weighted average shares outstanding15,892 15,709 15,816 15,647 Basic weighted average shares outstanding15,799 15,892 15,949 15,816 
Dilutive effect of stock options and awardsDilutive effect of stock options and awards— — — — Dilutive effect of stock options and awards— — — — 
Diluted weighted average shares outstandingDiluted weighted average shares outstanding15,892 15,709 15,816 15,647 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding15,799 15,892 15,949 15,816 
Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect on diluted loss per share869 545 1,010 390 
Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect on diluted income (loss) per shareAwards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect on diluted income (loss) per share1,420 869 1,421 1,010 
5. Other Charges (Gains), net
Other charges (gains), net consisted of the following (in thousands):
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Gain on sale leaseback, net of expensesGain on sale leaseback, net of expenses$(14,883)$— $(29,413)$— 
Gain on sale of restaurant propertyGain on sale of restaurant property— (9,204)— (9,204)
Litigation contingenciesLitigation contingencies3,600 133 9,140 47 
Restaurant closure costs, netRestaurant closure costs, net(91)(1,570)1,546 309 
Severance and executive transitionSeverance and executive transition341 1,825 3,195 1,954 
Asset impairmentAsset impairment$2,187 $— $13,048 $1,357 Asset impairment4,800 2,187 7,187 13,048 
Gain on sale of restaurant property(9,204)— (9,204)— 
Executive transition1,825 — 1,954 — 
OtherOther277 — 1,366 — 
Closed corporate office costs, net of sublease incomeClosed corporate office costs, net of sublease income78 267 253 267 
Other financing costsOther financing costs1,022 — 1,392 — Other financing costs— 1,022 — 1,392 
COVID-19 related chargesCOVID-19 related charges123 299 423 1,112 COVID-19 related charges— 123 — 423 
Restaurant closure costs (gains)(1,570)1,102 309 5,301 
Closed corporate office, net of sublease income267 — 267 — 
Litigation contingencies133 160 47 1,330 
Board and stockholder matter costs— — — 128 
Other charges (gains), netOther charges (gains), net$(5,217)$1,561 $8,236 $9,228 Other charges (gains), net$(5,878)$(5,217)$(6,726)$8,236 
During the third quarter of 2023, the Company sold nine restaurant properties for total proceeds of $30.4 million in a sale-leaseback transaction that resulted in a gain, net of expenses of $14.9 million. This was the second sale-leaseback transaction of the year with the first transaction occurring in the second quarter of 2023 for another nine restaurant properties. The Company recognized non-cash impairment charges primarily related toyear-to-date net proceeds of $58.8 million from the sale of 18 restaurant assets at one and ten Company-owned restaurants duringproperties are included within cash flows from investing activities on the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, respectively, and one Company-owned restaurantCondensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the forty weeks ended October 3, 2021.1, 2023.
During the second quarter of 2022 the Company closed on an agreement to sell a restaurant property that the Company owned and leased back on a short-term basis. The Company collected initial net proceeds from the purchaser-lessor of $3.9 million, which represented a portion of the total consideration received from the sale. The Company did not recognize a sale inDuring the second quarter of 2022 as certain criteria to recognize a sale in accordance with ASC Topic 842, Leases, and ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, were not met. During third quarter of 2022, the Company received the remaining proceeds, upon which the lease terminated and the sale transaction was completed, and recognized a $9.2 million gain on the sale of the restaurant property .property. The initial net proceeds of $3.9 million are included within cash flows from financing activities and the final proceeds received of $8.5 million are included within cash flows from investing activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022.
ExecutiveLitigation contingencies during the twelve and forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 represent reserves for various in progress legal matters. Litigation contingencies during the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 include the impact of cash proceeds received by the Company related to certain legal claims.
Restaurant closure costs (gains) include the ongoing restaurant operating costs of the Company-owned restaurants incurred for closed restaurants and closed restaurant lease termination gains or losses.
Severance and executive transition costs include one-time termination benefits related to a reduction in force of Team Members and costs associated with transitioningchanges in leadership positions as a result of our strategic pivot and are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations. The Company expects to make the remaining payments related to these benefits in 2023.
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The Company incurred a cumulative total of $5.0 million related to these one-time termination benefits. Approximately $2.1 million in one-time termination benefits was incurred and recorded in Other charges in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) during the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023. A reconciliation of our termination benefits liability, which is included in Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows:
Termination Benefits
Balance as of December 25, 2022$2,505 
Charges2,077 
Cash Payments(4,164)
Balance as of October 1, 2023$418 
The Company recognized non-cash impairment charges primarily related to restaurant assets at eight and twelve Company-owned restaurants during the twelve and forty weeks ended October 1, 2023. Additionally, the Company recognized non-cash impairment charges related to subleasing additional space at the Company's closed corporate office during the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023. The Company recognized non-cash impairment charges related to restaurant assets at one and ten Company-owned restaurants for the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, respectively.
Other primarily includes non-cash charges related to terminated capital projects and disposals, and certain insurance claim proceeds.
Closed corporate office, net of sublease income includes expense and sublease income related to a new Chief Executive Officer.corporate office facility that was vacated and subleased.
Other financing costs include fees related to the entry by the Company into the new Credit Agreement (as defined below) on March 4, 2022 that were not capitalized with the closing of the Credit Facility. See Note 6. Borrowings.
COVID-19 related costscharges include the costs of purchasing personal protective equipment for restaurant Team Members and Guests and emergency sick pay provided to restaurant Team Members related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restaurant closure costs (gains) include the ongoing restaurant operating costs of the Company-owned restaurants incurred for permanently closed restaurants and closed restaurant lease termination gains or losses.
Closed corporate office, net of sublease income includes expense and sublease income related to a corporate office facility that was vacated and subleased.
Litigation contingencies during the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 include the impact of cash proceeds received by the Company related to certain legal claims. Litigation contingencies during the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 and October 3, 2021 include legal settlement costs accrued related to pending or threatened litigation.
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Board and stockholder matters costs were primarily related to the recruitment and appointment of a new board member in the first quarter of 2021.
6. Borrowings
Borrowings as of October 2, 20221, 2023 and December 26, 202125, 2022 are summarized below (in thousands):
October 2, 2022Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
December 26, 2021Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
October 1, 2023Variable
Interest Rate
December 25, 2022Variable
Interest Rate
Revolving line of creditRevolving line of credit$— $57,000 Revolving line of credit$— $15,000 10.44 %
Term loanTerm loan199,000 8.70 %119,080 7.10 %Term loan189,142 12.16 %199,000 9.81 %
Notes payable, non-current875 875 
Notes payableNotes payable875 875 
Total borrowingsTotal borrowings199,875 176,955 Total borrowings190,017 214,875 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts(1)
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts(1)
8,555 — 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts(1)
7,000 8,345 
Less: current portion of long-term debtLess: current portion of long-term debt2,000 9,692 Less: current portion of long-term debt875 3,375 
Long-term debtLong-term debt$189,320 $167,263 Long-term debt$182,142 $203,155 
Revolving line of credit unamortized deferred financing charges(1):
Revolving line of credit unamortized deferred financing charges(1):
$1,042 $2,015 
Revolving line of credit unamortized deferred financing charges(1):
$807 $988 
(1)     Loan origination costs associated with the Company's credit facility are included as deferred costs in Other assets, net for financing charges allocated to the Revolving line of credit, and Long-term debt for financing charges associated with the term loan in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Credit Agreement
On March 4, 2022, the Company replaced its prior amended and restated credit agreement (the "Prior Credit Agreement") with a new Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") by and among the Company, Red Robin International, Inc., as the borrower, the lenders from time to time party thereto, the issuing banks from time to time party thereto, Fortress Credit Corp., as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner. The five-year $225.0 million Credit Agreement provides for a $25.0 million revolving line of credit and a $200.0 million term loan (collectively, the "Credit Facility"). The borrower maintains the option to increase the amount of borrowings available under the Credit Agreement in the future, subject to lenders’ participation, by up to an additional $40.0 million in the aggregate on the terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Facility will mature on March 4, 2027. No amortization is required with respect to the revolving Credit Facility. The term loans require quarterly principal payments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 1.0% of the original principal amount of the term loan. The Credit Agreement'sFacility's interest rate references the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), a new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements and backed by U.S. Treasury securities, or the Alternate Base Rate ("ABR"), which represents the highest of (a) the Prime Rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% per annum, or (c) one-month term SOFR plus 1.0% per annum. The variable interest rate on the term loan was 10.31% as of October 2, 2022.
Red Robin International, Inc. is the borrower under the Credit Agreement, and certain of its subsidiaries and the Company are guarantors of borrower’s obligations under the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets of the borrower and the guarantors, including the Company, and are available to: (i) refinance certain existing indebtedness of the borrower and its subsidiaries, (ii) pay any fees and expenses in connection with the Credit Agreement, and (iii) provide for the working capital and general corporate requirements of the Company, the borrower and its subsidiaries, including permitted acquisitions and capital expenditures, but excluding restricted payments.
On March 4, 2022, Red Robin International, Inc., the Company, and the guarantors also entered into a Pledge and Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”) granting to the Administrative Agent a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of the borrower and the guarantors to secure the obligations under the Credit Agreement. This new Security Agreement replaced the existing security agreement, dated January 10, 2020, which was entered into in connection with the Prior Credit Agreement.
Red Robin International, Inc. as the borrower is obligated to pay customary fees to the agents, lenders and issuing banks under the Credit Agreement with respect to providing, maintaining, or administering, as applicable, the credit facilities.
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In connection with entry into the new Credit Agreement, the Company’s Prior Credit Agreement was terminated. In connection with such termination and new borrowings under the new Credit Agreement, the Company paid off all outstanding borrowings, accrued interest, and fees under the Prior Credit Agreement.
On July 17, 2023, the Company amended the Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”) to remove the previously included $50.0 million aggregate cap (the “Prior Cap”) on sale-leasebacks of Company-owned real property. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement Amendment, it also was agreed that (i) the Company may reinvest in the business within 360 days of receipt the net proceeds of sale-leasebacks to the extent that such proceeds are equal to or less than the amount of the Prior Cap and (ii) the Company shall make a mandatory prepayment with the net proceeds of sale-leasebacks to the extent that such proceeds exceed the amount of the Prior Cap. Additionally, the prepayment premium associated with any mandatory prepayments derived from the net proceeds of sale-leasebacks that exceed the Prior Cap is reduced by the Credit Agreement Amendment to a premium equal to 50% of the prepayment premium otherwise applicable. The Amendment also made certain other conforming changes to the Existing Credit Agreement to effect the foregoing.
The summary descriptions of the Credit Agreement, the Credit Agreement Amendment, and the Security Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Credit Agreement, the Credit Agreement Amendment, and the Security Agreement, respectively, which werehave been filed as exhibits to the Company’s Current ReportReports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2022.2022, with respect to the Credit Agreement and the Security Agreement, and July 19, 2023, with respect to the Credit Agreement Amendment.
During the first quarter of 2022, the Company expensed approximately $1.7 million of deferred financing charges related to the extinguishment of the Prior Credit Agreement on March 4, 2022. These charges were recorded to interest expense, net and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss) for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022. In association with the execution of the new Credit Agreement, the Company recognized $4.8 million of deferred financing charges, and $6.1 million of original issuance discount.
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7. Fair Value Measurements
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The carrying amounts of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and current accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate fair value due to the short termshort-term nature or maturity of the instruments.
The Company maintains a rabbi trust to fund obligations under a deferred compensation plan. Amounts in the rabbi trust are invested in mutual funds, which are designated as trading securities and carried at fair value and are included in Other assets, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Fair market value of mutual funds is measured using level 1 inputs (quoted prices for identical assets in active markets).
The following tables present the Company's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis included in Other assets, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 2, 20221, 2023 and December 26, 202125, 2022 (in thousands):
October 2, 2022Level 1Level 2Level 3October 1, 2023Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Investments in rabbi trustInvestments in rabbi trust$4,020 $4,020 $— $— Investments in rabbi trust$2,137 $2,137 $— $— 
Total assets measured at fair valueTotal assets measured at fair value$4,020 $4,020 $— $— Total assets measured at fair value$2,137 $2,137 $— $— 
December 26, 2021Level 1Level 2Level 3December 25, 2022Level 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Investments in rabbi trustInvestments in rabbi trust$6,276 $6,276 $— $— Investments in rabbi trust$4,250 $4,250 $— $— 
Total assets measured at fair valueTotal assets measured at fair value$6,276 $6,276 $— $— Total assets measured at fair value$4,250 $4,250 $— $— 
Other than as disclosed in Note 9. Acquisition of Franchised Restaurants, as of October 1, 2023, the Company had no financial assets or liabilities that were measured using level 2 or 3 inputs. The Company also had no non-financial assets or liabilities that were required to be measured on a recurring basis.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property, plant and equipment, right of use assets, and other intangible assets. These assets are measured at fair value if determined to be impaired.
The Company has measured non-financial assets for impairment using continuing and projected future cash flows, which were based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represented a level 3 fair value measurement. See Note 5. Other Charges (Gains), net.
We impaired long-lived restaurant assets with a carrying value (including right of use lease assets) of $5.8$15.3 million and $27.3 million, recognizing an impairment expense of $2.2 million and $13.0$26.7 million during the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022,1, 2023, recognizing impairment expense of $4.8 million and $6.5 million, respectively, related to the net book value of these long-lived restaurant assets. We determined the fair value of these long-lived assets to be $3.6$10.5 million and $14.3$20.2 million in the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, respectively.1, 2023. Additionally, we impaired long-lived assets at the Company's closed corporate office with a carrying value (including right of use lease assets) of $1.0 million, recognizing an impairment expense of $0.7 million during the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023, related to the net book value of these long-lived restaurant assets. We determined the fair value of these long-lived assets to be $0.3 million in the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023. The impairment wasimpairments were recorded as a result of quantitative impairment analyses.




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Disclosures of Fair Value of Other Assets and Liabilities
The Company's liability under its credit facility is carried at historical cost in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, the fair value of the credit facility was approximately $194.8$188.0 million and the principal amount carrying value was $199.0$189.1 million. The credit facility term loan is reported net of $8.6$7.0 million in unamortized discount and debt issuance costs in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 2, 2022.1, 2023. The carrying value approximatedof the credit facility was $214.0 million and the fair value of the credit facility was $205.1 million as of December 26, 2021, as the interest rate on the instrument approximated current market rates.25, 2022. The interest rate on the credit facility represents a level 2 fair value input.
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8. Commitments and Contingencies
Because litigation is inherently unpredictable, assessing contingencies related to litigation is a complex process involving highly subjective judgment about potential outcomes of future events. When evaluating litigation contingencies, we may be unable to provide a meaningful estimate due to a number of factors, including the procedural status of the matter in question, the availability of appellate remedies, insurance coverage related to the claim or claims in question, the presence of complex or novel legal theories, and the ongoing discovery and development of information important to the matter. In addition, damage amounts claimed in litigation against us may be unsupported, exaggerated, or unrelated to possible outcomes, and as such are not meaningful indicators of our potential liability or financial exposure. Accordingly, we review the adequacy of accruals and disclosures 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 condensed consolidated financial statements.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. However, the ultimate resolution of litigated claims may differ from our current estimates.
In the normal course of business, there are various claims in process, matters in litigation, and other contingencies. These include employment related claims and claims from Guests or Team Members alleging illness, injury, food quality, health, or operational concerns. To date, none of these claims,contingencies, certain of which are covered by insurance policies, have had a material effect on the Company.policies. While it is not possible to predict the outcome of these suits, legal proceedings, and claims with certainty, management is of the opinion that adequate provision for potential losses associated with these matters has been made in the financial statements and that the ultimate resolution of any one of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations. However, aA significant increase in the number of these claims, or one or more successful claims resulting in greater liabilities than we currently anticipate, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, we had a balance of $4.5$13.7 million for loss contingencies included within Accrued liabilities and other on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. In the normal course of business, there are various claims in process, matters in litigation, administrative proceedings, and other contingencies. These include employment related claims and class action lawsuits, claims from Guests or Team Members alleging illness, injury, food quality, health, or operational concerns, and lease and other commercial disputes. We increased our estimate of loss contingency liabilities by approximately $3.6 million for the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023 and $9.1 million for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 related to changes during the third quarter in the status of ongoing litigation matters. We ultimately may be subject to greater or less than the accrued amount.amount for this and other matters.
As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, we had non-cancellable purchase commitments to certain vendors who provide food and beverages and other supplies to our restaurants, for an aggregate of $128.4$216.6 million. We expect to fulfill our commitments under these agreements in the normal course of business, and as such, no liability has been recorded.
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9. Acquisition of Franchised Restaurants
On April 17, 2023, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of five restaurants from one of its U.S. franchisees for cash consideration of $3.5 million. The pro forma impact of this acquisition and the operating results of the acquired restaurants are not presented as the impact was not material to reported results.
The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method as defined in ASC 805, Business Combinations. The goodwill arising from the acquisition consists largely of the benefit of the assembled workforce of the acquired restaurants. The goodwill generated by the acquisition is not amortizable for book purposes but is amortizable and deductible for tax purposes. The Company allocated the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value at Acquisition Date
Property and equipment, net$2,637 
Operating lease assets7,400 
Operating lease liabilities(8,250)
Operating lease assets, net(850)
Other assets, net of liabilities(1)
299 
Intangible assets, net1,443 
Total purchase price$3,529 
(1)    Includes inventory, prepaid assets, till cash, and gift card and loyalty liabilities.
Of the $2.6 million in property and equipment, $1.7 million is related to leasehold improvements and $1.0 million is related to personal property. The $0.9 million in net operating lease assets is related to acquired unfavorable leases, which reduces the acquired operating lease right-of-use assets. Of the $1.4 million of intangible assets, $1.2 million is related to reacquired franchise rights, which will be amortized on a straight-line basis. The fair value measurement of tangible and intangible assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date is based on significant inputs not observed in the market and thus represents a level 3 fair value measurement.

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ITEM 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations provides a narrative of our financial performance and condition that should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. All comparisons under this heading between 20222023 and 20212022 refer to the twelve and forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, and October 3, 2021, unless otherwise indicated.indicated, and reflect the correction of certain information for the immaterial restatement of prior period financial statements as disclosed in Footnote 1, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements.
Overview
Description of Business
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries ("Red Robin," "we," "us," "our," or the "Company"), primarily operates, franchises, and develops full-service restaurants with 525508 locations in North America. As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, the Company owned 424417 restaurants located in 3839 states. The Company also had 10191 franchised full-service restaurants in 1614 states and one Canadian province. The Company operates its business as one operating and one reportable segment.
Financial and Operational Highlights for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2023, Compared to the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2022
The following summarizes the operational and financial highlightsTotal revenues are $277.6 million, a decrease of $9.2 million.
Comparable restaurant revenue(1) decreased 3.4%.
Comparable restaurant dine-in sales(2) increased 0.5%.
Net loss is $8.2 million, a decrease of $4.5 million from a net loss of $12.7 million during the same period of 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA(3) (a non-GAAP metric) is $6.8 million, a $2.9 million increase.
Completed Sale-Leaseback transaction for nine restaurants, generating net proceeds of approximately $30.4 million and a gain, net of expenses of $14.9 million.
Repaid $8.4 million of debt and repurchased $5.0 million of stock.
Highlights for the Year-to-Date Period of Fiscal 2023, Compared to the Year-to-Date Period of Fiscal 2022
Total revenues are $994.0 million, an increase of $18.1 million.
Comparable restaurant revenue(1) increased 2.9%.
Comparable restaurant dine-in sales(2) increased 8.4%.
Net loss is $7.5 million, a decrease of $26.7 million from a net loss of $34.2 million during the same period of 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA(3) (a non-GAAP metric) is $58.3 million, a $14.5 million increase.
Completed two Sale-Leaseback transactions for eighteen restaurants, generating net proceeds of $58.8 million and a gain, net of expenses of $29.4 million.
Repaid $24.9 million of debt and repurchased $10.0 million of stock.
(1)     Comparable restaurant revenue represents revenue from Company-owned restaurants that have operated five full quarters as of the end of the period presented. For the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022:1, 2023 there were 409 and 408 comparable restaurants, respectively, out of the total 417 Company-owned restaurants.
(2)    Comparable restaurant dine-in sales are calculated based on the Company’s point-of-sale sales data, which does not include adjustments for loyalty breakage.
(3)    See below for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to Net loss.
Restaurant Revenue, compared to the same period in the prior year, is presented in the table below:
(millions)
Restaurant Revenue for the twelve weeks ended October 3, 20212, 2022$270.2282.4 
Increase/(decrease) in comparable restaurant revenue(1)
14.1 (9.6)
Increase/(decrease) fromin non-comparable restaurantsrestaurant revenue(1.9)0.3 
Total increase/(decrease)12.2 (9.3)
Restaurant Revenue for the twelve weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023$282.4273.1 
The following summarizes
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Restaurant revenues and operating costs (GAAP measures), and restaurant level operating profit (a non-GAAP measure) for the operational and financial highlights duringperiod are detailed in the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022:table below:
(millions)
Restaurant Revenue for the forty weeks ended October 3, 2021$861.0 
Increase/(decrease) in comparable restaurant revenue(1)
93.6 
Increase/(decrease) from non-comparable restaurants(2.9)
Total increase/(decrease)90.7 
Restaurant Revenue for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022$951.7 
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Increase/
(Decrease)
October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Increase/
(Decrease)
Restaurant revenue (millions)$273.1 $282.4 (3.3)%$973.3 $951.6 2.3 %
Restaurant operating costs:
Cost of sales65.1 70.6 (7.8)%236.2 234.3 0.8 %
Labor103.7 100.5 3.2 %358.8 340.3 5.5 %
Other operating50.4 52.9 (4.7)%174.2 172.7 0.9 %
Occupancy23.5 22.8 3.0 %76.8 76.4 0.5 %
Total Restaurant Operating Costs$242.7 $246.8 (6.3)%$846.1 $823.7 7.7 %
Restaurant Level Operating Profit(1)
$30.4 $35.6 (14.6)%$127.2 $127.9 (0.5)%
(1)Comparable restaurant revenue represents revenue Restaurant Level Operating Profit is a non-GAAP measure. See below for a reconciliation of Restaurant Level Operating Profit to Income from Company-owned restaurants that have operated five full quartersOperations and Income from Operations as a percentage of the end of the period presented.total revenues.
Restaurant revenues and operating costs (GAAP measures), and restaurant level operating profit(1) (a non-GAAP measure) as a percentage of restaurant revenue for the period are detailed in the table below:
Twelve Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Increase/(Decrease)
Restaurant revenue (millions)$282.4 $270.2 4.5 %
Restaurant operating costs:(Percentage of Restaurant Revenue)(Basis Points)
Cost of sales25.0 %23.2 %180 
Labor35.6 36.9 (130)
Other operating18.7 19.0 (30)
Occupancy8.1 8.3 (20)
Total87.4 %87.5 %(10)
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Forty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Increase/(Decrease)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Increase/
(Decrease)
October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Increase/(Decrease)
Restaurant revenue (millions)Restaurant revenue (millions)$951.7 $861.0 10.5 %Restaurant revenue (millions)$273.1 $282.4 (3.3)%$973.3 $951.6 2.3 %
Restaurant operating costs:Restaurant operating costs:(Percentage of Restaurant Revenue)(Basis Points)Restaurant operating costs:(Percentage of Restaurant Revenue)(Basis
Points)
(Percentage of Restaurant Revenue)(Basis
Points)
Cost of salesCost of sales24.6 %22.5 %210 Cost of sales23.8 %25.0 %(120)24.3 %24.6 %(30)
LaborLabor35.8 36.0 (20)Labor38.0 35.6 240 36.9 35.8 110 
Other operatingOther operating18.1 18.1 — Other operating18.4 18.7 (30)17.9 18.2 (30)
OccupancyOccupancy8.0 8.6 (60)Occupancy8.6 8.1 50 7.9 8.0 (10)
Total86.5 %85.3 %120 
Total Restaurant Operating CostsTotal Restaurant Operating Costs88.8 %87.4 %140 86.8 %86.6 %20 
Restaurant Level Operating Profit(1)
Restaurant Level Operating Profit(1)
11.1 %12.6 %(150)13.1 %13.4 %(30)
Certain percentage and basis point amounts in the table above do not total due to rounding as well as restaurant operating costs being expressed as a percentage of restaurant revenue and not total revenues.
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The following table summarizes Net Loss,net loss, loss per diluted share (GAAP measures), and adjusted loss per diluted share (a non-GAAP measure) for the twelve and forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 and October 3, 2021:2022:

Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Net loss as reportedNet loss as reported$(12,567)$(14,980)$(33,605)$(28,689)Net loss as reported$(8,161)$(12,650)$(7,496)$(34,198)
Loss per share - diluted:Loss per share - diluted:Loss per share - diluted:
Net loss as reportedNet loss as reported$(0.79)$(0.95)$(2.12)$(1.83)Net loss as reported$(0.52)$(0.80)$(0.47)$(2.16)
Gain on sale leaseback, net of expensesGain on sale leaseback, net of expenses(0.94)— (1.84)— 
Gain on sale of restaurant propertyGain on sale of restaurant property— (0.58)— (0.58)
Litigation contingenciesLitigation contingencies0.23 0.01 0.57 — 
Restaurant closure costs, netRestaurant closure costs, net(0.01)(0.10)0.10 0.02 
Severance and executive transitionSeverance and executive transition0.02 0.11 0.20 0.12 
Asset impairmentAsset impairment0.14 — 0.82 0.09 Asset impairment0.30 0.14 0.45 0.82 
Gain on sale of restaurant property(0.58)— (0.58)— 
Change in accounting estimate, gift card breakage revenue, net of commissions(1)
— — (0.33)— 
Executive transition0.11 — 0.12 — 
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs(2)
— — 0.11 — 
Other financing costs(3)
0.06 — 0.09 — 
Other(1)
Other(1)
0.02 — 0.09 — 
Closed corporate office costs, net of sublease incomeClosed corporate office costs, net of sublease income— 0.02 0.02 0.02 
Other financing costs(2)
Other financing costs(2)
— 0.06 — 0.09 
COVID-19 related chargesCOVID-19 related charges— 0.01 — 0.03 
Change in estimate, gift card breakage(3)
Change in estimate, gift card breakage(3)
— — — (0.33)
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs(4)
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs(4)
— — — 0.11 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense0.09 (0.03)(0.08)(0.16)Income tax expense0.10 0.09 0.11 (0.08)
COVID-19 related charges0.01 0.02 0.03 0.07 
Restaurant closure costs (gains)(0.10)0.07 0.02 0.34 
Closed corporate office, net of sublease income0.02 — 0.02 — 
Litigation contingencies0.01 0.01 — 0.08 
Board and stockholder matter costs— — — 0.01 
Adjusted loss per share - dilutedAdjusted loss per share - diluted$(1.03)$(0.88)$(1.90)$(1.40)Adjusted loss per share - diluted$(0.79)$(1.04)$(0.78)$(1.94)
Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:
BasicBasic15,892 15,709 15,816 15,647 Basic15,799 15,892 15,949 15,816 
Diluted15,892 15,709 15,816 15,647 
Diluted(5)
Diluted(5)
15,799 15,892 15,949 15,816 
(1)    Other primarily includes non-cash charges related to terminated capital projects and disposals, and certain insurance claim proceeds.
(2)    Other financing costs includes legal and other charges related to the refinancing of our Prior Credit Agreement (as defined below) in the first quarter of 2022.
(3)    During the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, the Company re-evaluated the estimated redemption pattern related to gift cards. See Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting PronouncementsThe impact comprises $5.9 million included in Part I. Financial InformationFranchise royalties, fees, and other revenue partially offset by $0.6 million in this Quarterly Reportgift card commission costs included in Selling on form 10-Q.the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)(4)    Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs related to our Prior Credit Agreement (as defined below) with the completion of the refinancing of our Prior Credit Agreement in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.
(3)(5)    Other financing costs includes legal and other charges relatedFor the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023, the impact of dilutive shares is excluded in the calculations due to the refinancingnet loss position for the quarter. For diluted shares reported on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of our Prior Credit Agreement inOperations, the first quarterimpact of 2022.dilutive shares is excluded due to the reported net loss for the quarter.
We believe the non-GAAP measure of adjusted loss per diluted shareshare-diluted gives the reader additional insight into the ongoing operational results of the Company, and it is intended to supplement the presentation of the Company's financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted loss per diluted shareshare-diluted excludes the effects of changeschange in accounting estimates,estimate, gift card breakage, asset impairment, litigation contingencies, the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs, restaurant and office closure costs, other financing costs, gain on sale leaseback, net of expenses, closed corporate office costs, net of sublease income, COVID-19 related costs,charges, severance and executive transition costs, and related income tax effects.effects and other. We have revised our definition of adjusted loss per diluted share to exclude gain on sale leaseback, net of expenses and other. We did not revise the prior year’s adjusted loss per share-diluted because there were no other charges similar in nature to these costs. Other companies may define adjusted net loss per diluted shareshare-diluted differently, and as a result our measure of adjusted loss per diluted shareshare-diluted may not be directly comparable to those of other companies. Adjusted loss per diluted shareshare-diluted should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net loss as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a measure of performance.

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The following table summarizes Net loss (a GAAP measure), and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measures) for the twelve and forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022:
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Net loss as reported$(8,161)$(12,650)$(7,496)$(34,198)
Interest expense, net5,885 4,419 19,766 15,137 
Income tax provision (benefit)278 (43)453 453 
Depreciation and amortization14,672 17,368 52,253 58,924 
EBITDA12,674 9,094 64,976 40,316 
Change in accounting estimate, gift card breakage— — — (5,246)
Other charges (gains), net:
Gain on sale leaseback, net of expenses(14,883)— (29,413)— 
Gain on sale of restaurant property— (9,204)— (9,204)
Litigation contingencies3,600 133 9,140 47 
Restaurant closure costs, net(91)(1,570)1,546 309 
Severance and executive transition341 1,825 3,195 1,954 
Asset impairment4,800 2,187 7,187 13,048 
Other277 — 1,366 — 
Closed corporate office costs, net of sublease income78 267 253 267 
Other financing costs— 1,022 — 1,392 
COVID-19 related charges— 123 — 423 
Adjusted EBITDA$6,796 $3,877 $58,250 $43,711 
We believe the non-GAAP measures of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA give the reader additional insight into the ongoing operational results of the Company, and it is intended to supplement the presentation of the Company's financial results in accordance with GAAP. We define EBITDA as net loss before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further excludes the effects of change in accounting estimate - gift card breakage, asset impairment, litigation contingencies, restaurant closure costs, net, other financing costs, COVID-19 related charges, severance and executive transition costs, closed corporate office, net of sublease income, and gain of sale leaseback, net of expenses, and other. We have revised our definition of adjusted EBITDA to exclude gain of sale leaseback, net of expenses and other. We did not revise prior years’ adjusted EBITDA because there were no other charges similar in nature to these costs. Other companies may define EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA differently, and as a result our measure of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to those of other companies. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net loss as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a measure of performance.














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The following table summarizes Income from Operations (a GAAP measure), and Restaurant Level Operating Profit (a non-GAAP measure) for the twelve and forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022:
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Income (loss) from operations$(1,938)(0.7)%$(8,103)(2.8)%$12,498 1.3%$(17,594)(1.8)%
Less:
Franchise royalties, fees and other revenue4,427 1.6%4,390 1.5%20,713 2.1%24,302 2.5%
Add:
Other charges (gains), net(5,878)(2.1)(5,217)(1.8)(6,726)(0.7)8,236 0.8
Pre-opening costs— 217 0.1586 0.1514 0.1
Selling8,771 3.214,194 4.922,692 2.337,503 3.8
General and administrative expenses19,190 6.921,498 7.566,656 6.764,665 6.6
Depreciation and amortization14,672 5.317,368 6.152,253 5.358,924 6.0
Restaurant level operating profit$30,390 $35,567 $127,246 $127,946 
Income (loss) from operations as a percentage of total revenues(0.7)%(2.8)%1.3%(1.8)%
Restaurant level operating profit margin (as a percentage of restaurant revenue)11.1%12.6%13.1%13.4%
The Company believes restaurant level operating profit is an important measure for management and investors because it is widely regarded in the restaurant industry as a useful metric by which to evaluate restaurant level operating efficiency and performance. The Company defines restaurant level operating profit to be income from operations less franchise royalties, fees and other revenue, plus other charges (gains), net, pre-opening costs, selling costs, general and administrative expenses, and depreciation and amortization. The measure includes restaurant level occupancy costs that include fixed rents, percentage rents, common area maintenance charges, real estate and personal property taxes, general liability insurance, and other property costs, but excludes depreciation and amortization expense, substantially all of which is related to restaurant level assets, because such expenses represent historical sunk costs which do not reflect current cash outlay for the restaurants. The measure also excludes selling costs and general and administrative expenses, and therefore excludes costs associated with selling, general, and administrative functions, and pre-opening costs. The Company excludes Other charges (gains), net because these costs are not related to the ongoing operations of its restaurants. Restaurant level operating profit is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income from operations or net income (loss) as indicators of financial performance. Restaurant level operating profit as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in the Company's industry.









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Restaurant Data
The following table details restaurant unit data for our Company-owned and franchised locations for the periods indicated:
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Company-owned:Company-owned:   Company-owned:   
Beginning of periodBeginning of period426 430 430 443 Beginning of period418 426 414 430 
Opened during the periodOpened during the period— — — 
Acquired from franchiseesAcquired from franchisees— — — 
Closed during the periodClosed during the period(2)— (6)(13)Closed during the period(1)(2)(3)(6)
End of periodEnd of period424 430 424 430 End of period417 424 417 424 
Franchised:Franchised:  Franchised:  
Beginning of periodBeginning of period102 101 101 103 Beginning of period91 102 97 101 
Opened during the periodOpened during the period— — — Opened during the period— — 
Closed during the periodClosed during the period(1)— (1)(2)Closed during the period— (1)(1)(1)
Sold to Company during the periodSold to Company during the period— (5)
End of periodEnd of period101 101 101 101 End of period91 101 91 101 
Total number of restaurantsTotal number of restaurants525 531 525 531 Total number of restaurants508 525 508 525 
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The following table presents total Company-owned and franchised restaurants by state or province as of October 2, 2022:1, 2023:
 Company-Owned RestaurantsFranchised Restaurants Company-Owned RestaurantsFranchised Restaurants
State:State:State:
ArkansasArkansas22Arkansas21
AlaskaAlaska3Alaska3
AlabamaAlabama4Alabama4
ArizonaArizona171Arizona181
CaliforniaCalifornia57California57
ColoradoColorado22Colorado22
ConnecticutConnecticut3Connecticut3
DelawareDelaware5Delaware5
FloridaFlorida18Florida17
GeorgiaGeorgia6Georgia6
IowaIowa5Iowa5
IdahoIdaho8Idaho8
IllinoisIllinois22Illinois20
IndianaIndiana13Indiana11
KansasKansas5Kansas5
KentuckyKentucky4Kentucky4
LouisianaLouisiana2Louisiana1
MassachusettsMassachusetts42Massachusetts5
MarylandMaryland12Maryland12
MaineMaine2Maine2
MichiganMichigan20Michigan19
MinnesotaMinnesota4Minnesota4
MissouriMissouri83Missouri83
MontanaMontana2Montana1
North CarolinaNorth Carolina17North Carolina17
NebraskaNebraska4Nebraska4
New HampshireNew Hampshire3New Hampshire3
New JerseyNew Jersey121New Jersey111
New MexicoNew Mexico3New Mexico3
NevadaNevada6Nevada6
New YorkNew York14New York14
OhioOhio182Ohio172
OklahomaOklahoma5Oklahoma5
OregonOregon155Oregon155
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania1121Pennsylvania1120
Rhode IslandRhode Island1Rhode Island1
South CarolinaSouth Carolina4South Carolina4
South DakotaSouth Dakota1South Dakota1
TennesseeTennessee11Tennessee9
TexasTexas209Texas189
UtahUtah15Utah15
VirginiaVirginia20Virginia20
WashingtonWashington37Washington37
WisconsinWisconsin11Wisconsin11
Province:Province:Province:
British ColumbiaBritish Columbia12British Columbia11
TotalTotal424101Total41791


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Results of Operations
Operating results for each fiscal period presented below are expressed as a percentage of total revenues, except for the components of restaurant operating costs, which are expressed as a percentage of restaurant revenue.
This information has been prepared on a basis consistent with our audited 20212022 annual financial statements, and, in the opinion of management, includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the information for the periods presented. Our operating results may fluctuate significantly as a result of a variety of factors, and operating results for any period presented are not necessarily indicative of results for a full fiscal year.

Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 2, 2022October 3, 2021 October 1, 2023October 2, 2022October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Revenues:Revenues: Revenues: 
Restaurant revenueRestaurant revenue98.5 %98.1 %97.5 %98.0 %Restaurant revenue98.4 %98.5 %97.9 %97.5 %
Franchise and other revenuesFranchise and other revenues1.5 1.9 2.5 2.0 Franchise and other revenues1.6 1.5 2.1 2.5 
Total revenuesTotal revenues100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Total revenues100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses: Costs and expenses: 
Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below): Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below): 
Cost of salesCost of sales25.0 23.2 24.6 22.5 Cost of sales23.8 25.0 24.3 24.6 
LaborLabor35.6 36.9 35.8 36.0 Labor38.0 35.6 36.9 35.8 
Other operatingOther operating18.7 19.0 18.1 18.1 Other operating18.4 18.7 17.9 18.2 
OccupancyOccupancy8.1 8.3 8.0 8.6 Occupancy8.6 8.1 7.9 8.0 
Total restaurant operating costsTotal restaurant operating costs87.4 87.5 86.5 85.3 Total restaurant operating costs88.8 87.4 86.8 86.6 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization6.1 6.9 6.0 7.3 Depreciation and amortization5.3 6.1 5.3 6.0 
Selling, general, and administrative expensesSelling, general, and administrative expenses12.4 11.0 10.5 10.2 Selling, general, and administrative expenses10.1 12.4 9.0 10.5 
Pre-opening costs0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 
Pre-opening and acquisition costsPre-opening and acquisition costs— 0.1 0.1 0.1 
Other charges (gains), netOther charges (gains), net(1.8)0.6 0.8 1.1 Other charges (gains), net(2.1)(1.8)(0.7)0.8 
Loss from operations(2.8)(4.4)(1.7)(2.2)
Income (loss) from operationsIncome (loss) from operations(0.7)(2.8)1.3 (1.8)
Interest expense, net and otherInterest expense, net and other1.6 1.0 1.7 1.1 Interest expense, net and other2.1 1.6 2.0 1.7 
Loss before income taxesLoss before income taxes(4.4)(5.4)(3.4)(3.3)Loss before income taxes(2.8)(4.4)(0.7)(3.5)
Income tax provision (benefit)Income tax provision (benefit)— — — — Income tax provision (benefit)0.1 — — — 
Net lossNet loss(4.4)%(5.4)%(3.4)%(3.3)%Net loss(2.9)%(4.4)%(0.8)%(3.5)%
Revenues
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(Revenues in thousands)(Revenues in thousands)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent ChangeOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent Change(Revenues in thousands)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent ChangeOctober 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent Change
Restaurant revenueRestaurant revenue$282,449 $270,202 4.5 %$951,718 $861,036 10.5 %Restaurant revenue$273,133 $282,415 (3.3)%$973,307 $951,633 2.3 %
Franchise and other revenuesFranchise and other revenues4,439 5,242 (15.3)%24,810 17,658 40.5 %Franchise and other revenues4,427 4,390 0.8 %20,713 24,302 (14.8)%
Total revenuesTotal revenues$286,888 $275,444 4.2 %$976,528 $878,694 11.1 %Total revenues$277,560 $286,805 (3.2)%$994,020 $975,935 1.9 %
Average weekly net sales volumes in Company-owned restaurantsAverage weekly net sales volumes in Company-owned restaurants$55,469 $52,599 5.5 %$55,927 $50,324 11.1 %Average weekly net sales volumes in Company-owned restaurants$54,572 $55,469 (1.6)%$58,446 $55,927 4.5 %
Total operating weeksTotal operating weeks5,092 5,137 (0.9)%17,017 17,110 (0.5)%Total operating weeks5,005 5,092 (1.7)%16,653 17,017 (2.1)%
Net sales per square foot106 101 5.3 %358 322 11.1 %
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Restaurant revenue for the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022,1, 2023, which comprises primarily food and beverage sales, increased $12.2decreased $9.3 million, or 4.5%3.3%, as compared to the third quarter of 2021.2022. Restaurant revenue decreased primarily due to a 3.4% decrease in comparable restaurant revenue. The comparable restaurant revenue decrease was driven by a 10.4% decrease in Guest count, partially offset by a 7.0% increase in average Guest check. The decrease in Guest count is due in part, to the Company's decision not to repeat the deep discount "$10 Meal Deal" promotion that was offered in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, and the decision to discontinue offering virtual brands. These decisions are expected to reduce complexity and support execution of an enhanced Red Robin guest experience, that results in increased guest counts and profitability in time. The increase in average Guest check resulted from a 7.7% increase in menu prices and a 2.1% decrease in discounts, partially offset by a 2.8% decrease from menu mix. The decrease in menu mix was primarily driven by Guests shifting visits from third party delivery platforms with elevated menu prices, to dine in visits at standard menu prices, and the removal of low Guest preference, but higher priced burger options. Dine-in sales comprised 75.6% of total food and beverage sales during the third quarter of 2023, as compared to 72.4% in the same period in 2022.
Restaurant revenue for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023, increased $21.7 million, or 2.3%, as compared to the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022. The increase was due to a $14.1$26.4 million, or 5.3%2.9%, increase in comparable restaurant revenue, andpartially offset by a $1.9$4.8 million decrease at non-comparable restaurants, including the impact of restaurant closures. The comparable restaurant revenue increase was driven by a 9.0%7.5% increase in average Guest check, andpartially offset by a 3.7%4.6% decrease in Guest count. The increase in average Guest check resulted from a 2.5%7.9% increase in menu mix, a 7.7% increase in pricing and wasa 0.9% decrease in discounts, partially offset by a 1.2%1.3% decrease from higher discounts.in menu mix. The increasedecrease in menu mix was primarily driven by our limited timeGuests shifting visits from third party delivery platforms with elevated menu offeringsprices, to dine in visits at standard menu prices, and the removal of low Guest preference, but higher dine-in sales volumes.priced burger options. Dine-in sales comprised 72.3% of total food and beverage sales during the third quarter of 2022, as compared to 69.2% in the same period in 2021.
Restaurant revenue for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, increased $90.7 million, or 10.5%, as compared to the forty weeks ended October 3, 2021. The increase was due to a $93.6 million, or 11.2%, increase in comparable restaurant revenue, and a $2.9 million decrease at non-comparable restaurants, including the impact of restaurant closures. The comparable restaurant revenue increase was driven by a 10.6% increase in average Guest check, and a 0.6% increase in Guest count. The increase in average Guest check resulted from a 4.2% increase in menu mix, a 6.3% increase in pricing, and a 0.1% decrease in discounts. The increase in menu mix was primarily driven by our limited time menu offerings and higher dine-in sales volumes. Dine-in sales comprised 70.9%74.8% of total food and beverage sales during the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022,1, 2023, as compared to 64.5%70.9% in the same period in 2021.2022.
Average weekly net sales volumes represent the total restaurant revenue for all Company-owned Red Robin restaurants for each time period presented, divided by the number of operating weeks in the period. Comparable restaurant revenues are comprised of Company-ownedinclude those restaurants that have operated five full quarters as of the end of the period presented. The Company-owned restaurants that were temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic were not included in the comparable base for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 or October 3, 2021. Fluctuations in average weekly net sales volumes for Company-owned restaurants reflect the effect of comparable restaurant revenue changes as well as the performance of reopened and new restaurants during the period, the average square footage of our restaurants, as well as the impact of changing capacity limitations in response to COVID-19 levels in a given locality. Net sales per square foot represents the total restaurant revenue for Company-owned restaurants included in the comparable base divided by the total square feet of Company-owned restaurants included in the comparable base.period.
Franchise and other revenue decreased $0.8increased by less than $0.1 million, or 15.3%0.8%, for the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023 compared to the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022, and decreased $3.6 million, or 14.8% for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 compared to the twelve weeks ended October 3, 2021. Our franchiseessame period in 2022. Franchise revenue declined primarily due to a reduction in the percentage of sales each franchisee is required to contribute to support Selling activities. This reduction results from an increased focus on local restaurant marketing and reduced national and/or mass media channels pursuant to our North Star strategy. The percentage of sales each franchisee is required to contribute could change in the future, as we expect to align contributions with spending levels, subject to compliance with the respective franchise agreement. Franchise restaurants reported flata decrease of 2.3% comparable restaurant revenue for the twelve weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 compared to the same period in 2021.
Franchise2022, and otheran increase of 2.3% for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Other revenue increased $7.2$0.9 million for the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023 compared to the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022 primarily due to higher gift card breakage and the reclassification of the year-to-date closed corporate office sublease income to other charges (gains) during the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022. Other revenue decreased $0.9 million for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 compared to the forty weeks ended October 3, 2021, primarily due to the re-evaluation of the estimated redemption pattern related to gift cards resulting in a $5.9 million adjustment to gift card breakage from aligning our estimate to the updated estimated redemption pattern. Our franchisees reported a comparable restaurant revenue increase of 8.0% for the forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 compared to the same period in 2021.2022 primarily due to the change in estimate over gift card breakage in 2022.
Cost of Sales
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent ChangeOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent Change
Cost of sales$70,640 $62,671 12.7 %$234,283 $193,754 20.9 %
As a percent of restaurant revenue25.0 %23.2 %1.8 %24.6 %22.5 %2.1 %
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent ChangeOctober 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent Change
Cost of sales$65,128 $70,640 (7.8)%$236,171 $234,283 0.8 %
As a percent of restaurant revenue23.8 %25.0 %(1.2)%24.3 %24.6 %(0.3)%
Cost of sales, which comprises of food and beverage costs, is variable and generally fluctuates with sales volume. Cost of sales as a percentage of restaurant revenue increased 180decreased 120 and 30 basis points for the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 as compared to the same periodperiods in 2021.2022. The increase wasdecreases were primarily driven by commodity inflation,menu price increases and implementation of various cost savings initiatives, partially offset by pricing and favorable mix shifts.
Cost of sales as a percentage of restaurant revenue increased 210 basis points for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily driven by commodity inflation, partially offset by favorable mix shifts and pricing.inflation.
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Labor
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)(In thousands, except percentages)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent ChangeOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent Change(In thousands, except percentages)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent ChangeOctober 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent Change
LaborLabor$100,522 $99,725 0.8 %$340,273 $310,333 9.6 %Labor$103,741 $100,522 3.2 %$358,841 $340,273 5.5 %
As a percent of restaurant revenueAs a percent of restaurant revenue35.6 %36.9 %(1.3)%35.8 %36.0 %(0.2)%As a percent of restaurant revenue38.0 %35.6 %2.4 %36.9 %35.8 %1.1 %
Labor costs include restaurant-levelrestaurant level hourly wages and management salaries as well as related taxes and benefits. For the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022,1, 2023, labor as a percentage of restaurant revenue decreased 130increased 240 and 110 basis points compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease was primarily driven by sales leverage, lower hiring costs,investments in hourly and lower management labor, payroll taxes, and incentive compensation, costs, partially offset by wage rate inflation.
For the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022,group insurance. In 2023, we made investments in management and hourly labor as a percentage ofto support an enhanced Guest experience, with an objective to drive increases in guest traffic count over time, resulting in an increase in restaurant revenue decreased 20 basis points compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by sales leverage, lower group insurance, and lower management incentive compensation costs, partially offset by higher wage rate inflation.profitability.
Other Operating
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)(In thousands, except percentages)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent ChangeOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent Change(In thousands, except percentages)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent ChangeOctober 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent Change
Other operatingOther operating$52,858 $51,462 2.7 %$172,725 $156,102 10.6 %Other operating$50,351 $52,858 (4.7)%$174,243 $172,725 0.9 %
As a percent of restaurant revenueAs a percent of restaurant revenue18.7 %19.0 %(0.3)%18.1 %18.1 %— %As a percent of restaurant revenue18.4 %18.7 %(0.3)%17.9 %18.2 %(0.3)%
Other operating costs include costs such as equipment repairs and maintenance costs, restaurant supplies, utilities, restaurant technology, and other miscellaneous costs. For the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022,1, 2023, other operating costs as a percentage of restaurant revenue decreased 30 basis points as compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The decrease was primarily driven by reduced third party commission expenses associated with lower hiring advertisementoff premise mix and lower commission rates, lower supplies costs driven by negotiated savings, and lower off-premises supplies, and sales leverage,contract janitorial expenses, partially offset by an increase in utilitieshigher repairs and credit card fees.maintenance costs.
For the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022,1, 2023, other operating costs as a percentage of restaurant revenue was flatdecreased 30 basis points compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The decrease was primarily driven by reduced third party commission expenses associated with lower off premise mix and lower commission rates, lower contract janitorial expenses which were partially offset by higher repairs and maintenance costs.
Occupancy
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)(In thousands, except percentages)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent ChangeOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent Change(In thousands, except percentages)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent ChangeOctober 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent Change
OccupancyOccupancy$22,828 $22,519 1.4 %$76,406 $74,233 2.9 %Occupancy$23,523 $22,828 3.0 %$76,806 $76,406 0.5 %
As a percent of restaurant revenueAs a percent of restaurant revenue8.1 %8.3 %(0.2)%8.0 %8.6 %(0.6)%As a percent of restaurant revenue8.6 %8.1 %0.5 %7.9 %8.0 %(0.1)%
Occupancy costs include fixed rents, property taxes, common area maintenance charges, general liability insurance, contingent rents, and other property costs. For the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022, occupancyOccupancy costs as a percentage of restaurant revenue decreased 20increased 50 basis points for the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023 compared to the same period in 2021 primarily driven by sales leverage.
For2022. The increase is due to the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, occupancy costs as a percentageimpact of an increase in fixed rents, deleveraging from reduced restaurant revenue, decreased 60 basis points compared toand the same periodsale-leaseback of 18 restaurant properties in 2021 primarily driven by sales leverage, partially offset by higher insurance costs.2023.
Our fixed rents for the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 and October 3, 2021 were $16.1$16.6 million and $15.8$16.1 million, an increase of $0.3 million. $0.5 million, primarily due to increased expenses related to the sale-leaseback of 18 locations and the acquisition of five restaurants from a franchisee, partially offset by net Company-owned restaurant closures.
For the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023, occupancy costs as a percentage of restaurant revenue decreased 10 basis points compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to the sale-leaseback of 18 restaurant properties in 2023.
Our fixed rents for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 and October 3, 2021 were $53.5$53.6 million and $52.8$53.5 million, an increase of $0.6 million.$0.1 million, due to increased expenses related to the sale-leaseback of 18 locations and the acquisition of five restaurants from a franchisee, mostly offset by reduced expenses related to net Company-owned restaurant closures.




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Depreciation and Amortization
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent ChangeOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent Change
Depreciation and amortization$17,368 $18,881 (8.0)%$58,924 $63,984 (7.9)%
As a percent of total revenues6.1 %6.9 %(0.8)%6.0 %7.3 %(1.3)%
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent ChangeOctober 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent Change
Depreciation and amortization$14,672 $17,368 (15.5)%$52,253 $58,924 (11.3)%
As a percent of total revenues5.3 %6.1 %(0.8)%5.3 %6.0 %(0.7)%
Depreciation and amortization includesinclude depreciation on capital expenditures for restaurants and corporate assets as well as amortization of acquiredreacquired franchise rights, leasehold interests, and certain liquor licenses. For the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022,1, 2023, depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of revenue decreased 80 and 70 basis points overcompared to the same period in 20212022 primarily due to net closed Company-owned restaurants,asset impairments and sales leverage.
For the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of revenue decreased 130 basis points over the same period in 2021 primarily due to net closed Company-owned restaurants and sales leverage.disposals.
Selling, General, and Administrative
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks EndedTwelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)(In thousands, except percentages)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent ChangeOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent Change(In thousands, except percentages)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent ChangeOctober 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent Change
Selling, general, and administrativeSelling, general, and administrative$35,692 $30,343 17.6 %$102,168 $89,299 14.4 %Selling, general, and administrative$27,961 $35,692 (21.7)%$89,348 $102,168 (12.5)%
As a percent of total revenuesAs a percent of total revenues12.4 %11.0 %1.4 %10.5 %10.2 %0.3 %As a percent of total revenues10.1 %12.4 %(2.3)%9.0 %10.5 %(1.5)%
Selling, general, and administrative costs include all corporate and administrative functions. Components of this category include marketing and advertising costs; restaurant support center, regional, and franchise support salaries and benefits; travel; professional and consulting fees; corporate information systems; legal expenses; office rent; training; and board of directorsdirectors' expenses.
General and administrative costs in the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022 increased $3.81, 2023 decreased $2.3 million, or 21.5%10.7%, as compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The increasedecrease was primarily driven by a timing shift of our annualdecrease in salaries and stock compensation due to a reduction in force and executive transition, and decreased travel due to holding a 2022 leadership conference increased stock based compensation expense, and merit increases,no leadership conference in 2023, partially offset by higher incentive compensation and lower corporate office costs.capitalized wages due to fewer eligible capital projects.
General and administrative costs in the forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 increased $7.0$2.0 million, or 12.1%3.1%, as compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The increase was primarily driven by the 2022 leadership conference,higher incentive compensation, increased stock based compensation expense, merit increases,travel, and increased manager-in-traininglower capitalized costs due to fewer eligible capital projects, partially offset by lower corporate office costs.a decrease in wages and stock compensation due to the reduction in force and executive transition.
Selling costs in the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 increased $1.51, 2023 decreased $5.4 million, or 12.2%38.2%, and $14.8 million, or 39.5%, as compared to the same periodperiods in 2021.2022. The increasedecrease was primarily driven by increaseddecreased marketing spend.spend in internet and local media.
Selling costs in the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022 increased $5.9 million, or 18.5%, as compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily driven by increased marketing spend.Pre-opening Costs
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)October 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent ChangeOctober 1, 2023October 2, 2022Percent Change
Pre-opening costs$— $217 (100.0)%$586 $514 14.0 %
As a percent of total revenues— %0.1 %(0.1)%0.1 %0.1 %— %
Pre-opening Costs
Twelve Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except percentages)October 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent ChangeOctober 2, 2022October 3, 2021Percent Change
Pre-opening costs$217 $418 (48.1)%$514 $792 (35.1)%
As a percent of total revenues0.1 %0.2 %(0.1)%0.1 %0.1 %— %
* Percentage increases and decreases over 100 percent were not considered meaningful
Pre-opening costs, which are expensed as incurred, comprise the costs related to preparing restaurants to introduce Donatos®Donatos® and other initiatives, as well as direct costs, including labor, occupancy, training, and marketing, incurred related to opening new restaurants and hiring the initial work force. Our pre-opening costs fluctuate from period to period, depending upon, but not limited to, the number of restaurants where Donatos®Donatos® has been introduced, the number of restaurant openings, the size of the restaurants being opened, and the location of the restaurants. Pre-opening costs for any given quarter will typically include expenses associated with restaurants opened during the quarter as well as expenses related to restaurants opening in subsequent quarters.
We incurredFor the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023, pre-opening costs decreased by $0.2 million due to no new restaurant openings or rollouts of Donatos®. Pre-opening costs increased by $0.1 million during thetwelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 related to one additional new restaurant opening in Glendale, AZ partially offset by the rollout of Donatos®. As of October 2, 2022, the Company had completed its rollout of Donatos® at approximately 50 restaurants for 2022.25 less Donatos® locations.
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Interest Expense, Net and Other
Interest expense, net and other was $5.9 million for the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023 and $4.6 million for the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022. Interest expense for the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 an increase of $1.7was $6.1 million or 59.9%, compared to the same period in 2021.and $4.5 million, respectively. The $1.6 million increase was primarily relateddue to a higher weighted average interest rate. Our weighted average interest rate for the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 was 13.4% and 9.7%, respectively. Lower average outstanding debt, which increased $50.5decreased $5.0 million compared to the same period in 2021, and a higher weighted average interest rate for the quarter. Our weighted average interest rate on our credit facility debt was 9.7% for the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022, as compared to 6.8% for the same period in 2021.also contributed.
Interest expense, net and other was $19.5 million for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 and $16.2 million for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, an increase of $6.2$3.4 million, or 61.7%, compared to21.0%. Interest expense for the same period in 2021.forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 was $20.4 million and $15.8 million, respectively. The $4.5 million increase was primarily related to a higher weighted average interest rate, higher average outstanding debt, which increased $37.2$5.0 million compared to the same period in 2021,2022, and a higher weighted average interest rate as well as the write off of approximately $1.7 million of deferred financing charges related to the Company's Prior Credit Facility upon the execution of the Credit Agreement (as defined below) on March 4, 2022. Our weighted average interest rate on our credit facility debt was 8.7%12.6% for the forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 as compared to 6.6%8.7% for the same period in 2021.2022.
Interest income and other decreased by $0.2 million and $1.1 million for the twelve and forty weeks ended October 1, 2023, respectively. The decreases were due to investment changes related to a deferred compensation plan for which assets are held in a rabbi trust, along with lower interest income on bank account balances in the forty-week period.
Income Tax Provision
The effective tax rate for the twelve weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 was a 0.3%3.5% benefit, compared to a 0.2%0.3% benefit for the twelve weeks ended October 3, 2021.2, 2022. The effective tax rate for both periods include changes in the valuation allowance as a result of originating temporary differences during the year and varies from statutory rates primarily as a result of the valuation allowance as discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2022.
The effective tax rate for the forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 was a 1.4%6.4% expense, compared to a 1.1% benefit1.3% expense for the forty weeks ended October 3, 2021.
During2, 2022. The effective tax rate for both periods include changes in the forty weeksvaluation allowance as a result of originating temporary differences during the year and varies from statutory rates primarily as a result of the valuation allowance as discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2022, the Company received $14.8 million of federal and state refund claims, respectively, and expects to receive an additional $0.7 million over the next 12-15 months due to processing delays at the IRS and state authorities.December 25, 2022.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash increased $35.4$2.6 million to $58.1$60.8 million as of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, from $22.8$58.2 million at the beginning of the fiscal year. As the Company continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and generates operating cash flow, theThe Company is using available cash flow from operations to maintain existing restaurants and infrastructure, and execute on its long-term strategic initiatives, and pay down debt.initiatives. As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, the Company had approximately $75.0$73.6 million in liquidity, including cash on handand cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity under its credit facility.our Credit Facility (as defined below).
Cash Flows
The table below summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities for each period presented (in thousands):
Forty Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$38,800 $37,617 Net cash provided by operating activities$17,361 $38,800 
Net cash used in investing activities(18,297)(19,967)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) investing activities18,992 (18,297)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities14,921 (16,037)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(33,741)14,921 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash(44)28 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash— (44)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cashNet change in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash$35,380 $1,641 Net change in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash$2,612 $35,380 
Operating Cash Flows
Net cash flows provided by operating activities increased $1.2decreased $21.4 million to $38.8$17.4 million for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022.1, 2023. The changedecrease in net cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to changes in working capital, including the receipt of an income tax refunds receivedrefund of $14.7 million in 2022, partially offset by decreased cash from earnings after non-cash items, as presentedand severance payments and higher interest payments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Investing Cash Flows
Net cash flows used in investing activities decreased $1.7 million to $18.3 million for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022, as compared to $20.0 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease is primarily due to proceeds received in connection with the sale of a restaurant property, partially offset by increased spending on restaurant improvements, and investments in technology.2023.
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Investing Cash Flows
Net cash flows provided by investing activities were $19.0 million for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023, as compared to net cash flows used of $18.3 million for the same period in 2022. The increase in cash flows provided by investing activities is primarily due to proceeds from sales of real estate, partially offset by increased investment in restaurant improvements and the acquisition of five franchised restaurants.
The following table lists the components of our capital expenditures, net of currency translation, for the forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 and October 3, 20212, 2022 (in thousands):
Forty Weeks EndedForty Weeks Ended
October 2, 2022October 3, 2021October 1, 2023October 2, 2022
Restaurant improvement capital and otherRestaurant improvement capital and other$12,376 $6,467 Restaurant improvement capital and other$16,715 $12,376 
Investment in technology, infrastructure, and other8,274 5,355 
Donatos® expansion4,396 7,687 
Donatos® expansion
Donatos® expansion
8,602 4,396 
Technology, infrastructure, and otherTechnology, infrastructure, and other10,336 8,274 
New restaurants and restaurant refreshesNew restaurants and restaurant refreshes1,989 478 New restaurants and restaurant refreshes1,421 1,989 
Total capital expendituresTotal capital expenditures$27,036 $19,987 Total capital expenditures$37,074 $27,035 
Financing Cash Flows
Net cash flows provided byused in financing activities increased $31.0 million to $14.9were $33.7 million for the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022,1, 2023, as compared to net cash flows used inprovided by financing activities of $16.0$14.9 million in the same period in 2021. The increase is primarily2022.
In 2022, financing activities were a source of cash, due to $15.9 million in net borrowings in 2022 compared to a net paydown ofdraws made on long-term debt of $15.7 million in 2021 as a result of the Company's refinancing of debt on March 4, 20222022. In 2023, the use of cash results primarily from the Company’s repayment of outstanding debt with proceeds from the sale-leaseback transaction, $10.0 million of share repurchases, and $3.9 million in initial deposit proceeds received related tostandard principal payments due under the saleterms of a restaurant property in the second quarter of 2022, partially offset by an increase in cash used for debt issuance costs.Company’s Credit Agreement.
New Credit AgreementFacility
On March 4, 2022, the Company entered into a new Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement"), which replaced its prior amended and restated credit agreementCredit Agreement (the "Prior Credit Agreement"). The five-year $225.0 million with a new Credit Agreement (as amended to the date hereof, the "Credit Agreement"), which provides for a $25.0 million revolving line of creditnew Senior Secured Term Loan and a $200.0 million term loan (collectively, the “Credit Facility”Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility"). The new Credit AgreementAgreement's interest rate references the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), a new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements and backed by U.S. Treasury securities, or the Alternate Base Rate ("ABR"), which represents the highest of (a) the Prime Rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% per annum, or (c) one-month term SOFR plus 1.0% per annum.
As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, the Company had outstanding borrowings under the Credit AgreementFacility of $190.4$182.1 million net of $8.6$7.0 million of unamortized deferred financing charges and discounts, of which $2.0$0.9 million was classified as current. As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, the Company had $25.0 million of available borrowing capacity under its Credit Agreement.Facility.
As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, the Company had $7.8$11.7 million of letters of credit issued against cash collateral, compared to $8.6$7.8 million as of the prior comparable period. The Company's cash collateral is recorded in Restricted cash on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the quarter ended October 2, 2022.1, 2023.
Covenants
We are subject to a number of customary covenants under our new Credit Facility, including limitations on additional borrowings, acquisitions, stock repurchases, sales of assets, and dividend payments, as well as a Total Net Leverage ratio covenant. As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.
Debt Outstanding
Total debt outstanding increased $22.9decreased $24.9 million to $199.9$190.0 million at October 2, 2022,1, 2023, from $177.0$214.9 million at December 26, 2021,25, 2022, primarily driven by net proceeds from the executionpayments of the new Credit Facilitylong-term debt during the forty weeks ended October 2, 2022.1, 2023.
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Working Capital
We typically maintain current liabilities in excess of our current assets which results in a working capital deficit. We are able to operate with a working capital deficit because restaurant sales are primarily conducted on a cash or credit card basis. Rapid turnover of inventory results in limited investment in inventories, and cash from sales is usually received before related payables for food, supplies, and payroll become due. In addition, receipts from the sale of gift cards are received well in advance of related redemptions. Rather than maintain higher cash balances that would result from this pattern of operating cash flows, we typically utilize operating cash flows in excess of those required for currently-maturingcurrently maturing liabilities to pay for capital expenditures, debt repayment, or to repurchase stock as allowed. When necessary, we utilize our credit facility to satisfy short-term liquidity requirements. We believe our future cash flows generated from restaurant operations combined with our remaining borrowing capacity under the credit facility will be sufficient to satisfy any working capital deficits and our planned capital expenditures.
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Share Repurchase
On August 9, 2018, the Company's board of directors authorized the Company's current share repurchase program of up to a total of $75$75.0 million of the Company's common stock. The share repurchase authorization was effective as of August 9, 2018, and will terminate upon completing repurchases of $75$75.0 million of common stock unless otherwise terminated by the board. Pursuant to the repurchase program, purchases may be made from time to time at the Company's discretion and the Company is not obligated to acquire any particular amount of common stock. From the date of the current program approval through October 2, 2022, we have repurchased a total of 226,500 shares at an average price of $29.14 per share for an aggregate amount of $6.6 million. Accordingly, as of October 2, 2022, we had $68.4 million of availability under the current share repurchase program.
Effective March 14, 2020, the Company temporarily suspended its share repurchase program to provide additional liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2023, the Company resumed its repurchase program.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, we repurchased 480,071 shares at an average price of $10.33 per share, for an aggregate amount of $5.0 million.
Under the current authorization through October 1, 2023, we have repurchased a total of 1,088,588 shares at an average price of $15.18 per share for an aggregate amount of $16.5 million. As of October 1, 2023, we had $58.5 million of availability under the current share repurchase program. Our Credit Agreement limits our ability to repurchase shares is limited to certain conditions set forth by ourthe lenders in the Credit Agreement; repurchases shall not exceed (in any fiscal year) the greater of $2,500,000 and 4% of Consolidated EBITDA calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for the then most recently ended period.
Inflation
The primary inflationary factors affecting our operations are food, labor costs, energy costs, and materials used in the construction of new restaurants. Increases in wage rates have directly affected our labor costs in recent years. Additionally, many of our leases require us to pay taxes, maintenance, repairs, insurance, and utilities, all of which are generally subject to inflationary increases. Labor cost and commodity cost inflation had a negative impact on our financial condition and results of operations during the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 2022. Uncertainties related to fluctuations in costs, including energy costs, commodity prices, annual indexed and other wage increases, and construction materials make it difficult to predict what impact, if any, inflation may continue to have on our business, but it is anticipated inflation will have a negative impact on labor and commodity costs for the remainder of 2022.Facility.
Seasonality
Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic,Historically, sales in most of our restaurants have been higherwere greater during the summer months and winter holiday season and lowerlesser during the fall season. As a result, our quarterly operating results and comparable restaurant revenue may fluctuate significantly as a result of seasonality.significantly. Accordingly, results for any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other quarter, and comparable restaurant sales for any particular future period may decrease.quarter.
Contractual Obligations
There were no other material changes outside the ordinary course of business to our contractual obligations since the filing of the Company's Annual Report on2022 Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2021, except25, 2022. Our current purchase obligations for long-term debt obligations resulting from the refinancing of our Credit Agreement in March 2022 as previously discussed above and in Note 6. Borrowings, of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Contractual long-term debt payments as of October 2, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Payments Due by Period
Total20222023-20242025-20262027 and Thereafter
Long-term debt obligations(1)
$291,775 $5,707 $45,187 $44,351 $196,530 
Purchase obligations(2)
$171,974 $18,335 $68,287 $38,848 $46,504 
(1) Long-term debt obligations primarily represent minimum required principal payments under our Credit Facility including estimated interest of $91.9 million based on a 10.31% average borrowing interest rate.
(2)Purchase obligations includes the Company's share of expected system-wide fixed price commitments for food, beverage, equipment, and restaurant supply items. These amountsitems are estimates based on both purchase commitments for contracts,$223.7 million as well as anticipated inventory needed for the Company's restaurants, and could varyof October 1, 2023 of which $43.3 million are due to the timing of anticipated volumes.
See the maturity of lease liabilities table in Note 3. Leases, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Critical accounting policies and estimates are those we believe are both significant and that require us to make difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often because we need to estimate the effect of inherently uncertain matters. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experiences and various other factors we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates, including our estimates of future restaurant level cash flows, which are subject to the current economic environment and potentially unknown future impact from the COVID-19 pandemic,events, and we might obtain different results if we use different assumptions or conditions. We had no significant changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates which were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2021.25, 2022.
Recently Issued and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information and statements contained in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLRA") codified at Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements may be identified, without limitation, by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "future," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "will," "continue,"would," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements mayin this report relate to, among other things: (i) anticipated impacts of litigation, including employment-related claims, on our financial position and results of operations, (ii) anticipated impacts of COVID-19 on our business objectives and strategic plans; (ii) working capital, and the ability of our financial positionfuture cash flows from restaurant operations and resultsour borrowing capacity to satisfy future working capital deficits and capital expenditures; (iii) our share repurchase program; (iv) our expectations about restaurant operating costs, including commodity and food prices and labor and energy costs, and our ability to mitigate potential increases in such costs; (v) anticipated continued investments in our partnership with Donatos® and other restaurant improvements, including the timing thereof; (vi) our expectations about anticipated uses of, operations, (iii)and risks associated with, future cash flows, liquidity, capital expenditures, other capital deployment opportunities and taxes; (vii) the seasonality of our business; (viii) our ability to successfully implement, and our expectations regarding, our abilityNorth Star five-point plan to attractenhance the Company’s competitive positioning, including the timing of our expected payments in connection with severance and retain Team Members, (iv)executive transition costs; (ix) litigation contingencies and the adequacy of our business focusreserves for legal matters; (x) our expectations regarding, and strategy, (v) our ability to maintain our working capital position, (vi) our ability to use our credit facility to satisfy our working capital deficit, short-term liquidity requirementsmitigate changes in, interest rates, commodity prices and capital expenditures, (vii) anticipated impactsother factors; and (xi) transactions including sale-leaseback transactions and acquisitions of inflation, and (viii) availability of food and supplies meeting our specificationscertain restaurants from alternate sources.a franchisee.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such expectations may prove to be materially incorrect due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties.
In some cases, information regarding certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from a forward-looking statement appears together with such statement. In addition, the factors described under Risk Factors, as well as other possible factors not listed, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the following:

the impact of COVID-19 on our results of operations, supply chain,ability to implement, and liquidity; the effectiveness of, the Company's strategic initiatives, including alternativeour North Star plan, labor models, service and operational improvement initiatives;
our ability to recruit staff, train, and retain our workforce for service execution;
the effectiveness of the Company's marketing strategies and promotions;
menu changes, including the anticipated sales growth, costs, and timing of the Donatos® expansion;
the implementation, rollout, and timing of technology solutions in our restaurants and at our restaurant support center, in addition to digital platforms that are accessed by our Guests;
our ability to achieve and sustain revenue and cost savings from off-premise sales and other initiatives;
competition in the casual dining market and discounting by competitors;
changes in consumer spending trends and habits;
changes in the cost and availability of key food products and distribution, restaurant equipment, construction materials, labor, and energy, including the existence of alternate suppliers and the availability of supplies meeting our specification;
general economic conditions, including changes in consumer disposable income, weather conditions, and related events in regions where our restaurants are operated;
menu changes, including the anticipated sales growth, costs, and timing of restaurant improvements including the Donatos® expansion;
the implementation of and realization of benefits from our restaurant management transition program;
changes in consumer spending trends and habits;
changes in the cost and availability of key food products, distribution, labor, and energy;
the adequacy of cash flows and the cost and availability of capital or credit facilityCredit Facility borrowings includingand our ability to refinance our credit facility, on terms we expect or at all
the level and impacts of inflation;
the impacts of interest rate increases;potential sale-leaseback transactions;
the impact of, federal, state, and local regulation of the Company's business;
changes in, federal, state, or local laws and regulations affecting the operation of our restaurants, including minimum wages, consumer health and safety, health insurance coverage, nutritional disclosures, and employment eligibility-related documentation requirements; and
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risks associated with our share repurchase program;
costs and other effects of legal claims by Team Members, franchisees, customers, vendors, stockholders, and others, including negative publicity regarding food safety or cyber security.security; and
the other Risk Factors identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2022.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances.
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ITEM 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There has been no material change in the interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange risk or commodity price risk since the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2021.25, 2022.
We continue to monitor our interest rate risk on an ongoing basis and may use interest rate swaps or similar instruments in the future to manage our exposure to interest rate changes related to our borrowings as the Company deems appropriate. As of October 2, 2022,1, 2023, we had $199.0$189.1 million of borrowings subject to variable interest rates. A 1.0% change in the effective interest rate applied to these loans would have resulted in pre-tax interest expense fluctuation of $2.0$1.9 million on an annualized basis.
The Company's restaurant menus are highly dependent upon a few select commodities, including ground beef, poultry, and potatoes. We may or may not have the ability to increase menu prices, or vary menu items, in response to commodity price increases. A 1.0% increase in food and beverage costs would negatively impact cost of sales by approximately $3.0$3.1 million on an annualized basis.
ITEM 4.    Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the management of the Company ("Management"), including the Company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. The Company's CEO and CFO have concluded that, based upon the evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.    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 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.
For further information related to our litigation contingencies, see Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part 1, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 1A.    Risk Factors
Risk factors associated with our business are contained in Item 1A,1, "Risk Factors," of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 202125, 2022 filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022.February 28, 2023. There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the fiscal year 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
During the twelve weeks ended October 2, 2022,1, 2023, the Company did not have any sales of securities in transactions that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that have not been reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K nor wereor that are reported in this Item. On August 9, 2018, the Company’s board of directors authorized the Company’s current share repurchase program of up to a total of $75 million of the Company’s common stock. The share repurchase authorization became effective on August 9, 2018 and will terminate upon completing repurchases of $75 million of common stock unless otherwise terminated by the board. Purchases under the repurchase program may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions and may include transactions pursuant to a repurchase plan administered in accordance with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Purchases may be made from time to time at the Company’s discretion and the timing and amount of any share repurchases made bywill be determined based on share price, market conditions, legal requirements, and other factors. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company. Our abilityCompany to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and the Company may suspend or discontinue the repurchase shares is limitedprogram at any time. The table below provides a summary of the Company’s purchases of its own common stock during the third quarter of 2023. In response to conditions set forth by our lenders in the Credit Agreement;COVID-19 pandemic, the Company temporarily suspended share repurchases shall not exceed (in anyeffective March 14, 2020. In May 2023, the Company resumed share repurchases.
Period (1)
Total Number of Shares (or Units) PurchasedAverage Price Paid per Share (or Unit)Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Dollar Value of Shares (or Units) that May yet be Purchased Under the Plan (in thousands)
7/10/2023 - 8/6/20230$0.00
8/7/2023 - 9/3/20230$0.00
9/4/2023 - 10/1/2023480,071$10.331,088,58858,480
(1) The reported periods conform to the Company's fiscal year) the greatercalendar composed of $2,500,000 and 4% of Consolidated EBITDA calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for the then most recently ended period (as each term is defined in the Credit Agreement).thirteen 28-day periods.
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ITEM 5.    Other Information
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers

During the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023, none of our directors or officers adopted, modified or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” as such terms are defined under Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
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ITEM 6.    Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
101
The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. for the quarter ended October 2, 20221, 2023 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible(extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at October 2, 20221, 2023 and December 26, 2021;25, 2022; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the twelve and forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 and October 3, 2021;2, 2022; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity at October 2, 20221, 2023 and October 3, 2021;2, 2022; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the forty weeks ended October 2, 20221, 2023 and October 3, 2021;2, 2022; and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
( ) Exhibits previously filed in the Company's periodic filings as specifically noted.
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.
(Registrant)
November 2, 20223, 2023By:/s/ Lynn S. SchweinfurthTodd Wilson
(Date)
Lynn S. SchweinfurthTodd Wilson
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