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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30,September 29, 2013

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: 001-13687

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kansas
48-0905805

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

48-0905805
(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

4441 West Airport Freeway

Irving, Texas

  75062
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

(972) 258-8507

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

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

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   xý     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes   xý     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filerxýAccelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨Smaller reporting company¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  xý

As of July 17,October 16, 2013, an aggregate of 17,551,88317,551,269 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.10 per share were outstanding.



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share information)

   June 30,
2013
  December 30,
2012
 
ASSETS   

Current assets:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $20,195   $19,636  

Accounts receivable

   17,901    26,411  

Inventories

   19,368    18,957  

Prepaid expenses

   18,293    18,171  

Deferred tax asset

   2,884    2,884  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   78,641    86,059  

Property and equipment, net

   691,812    703,956  

Other noncurrent assets

   12,612    11,791  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $783,065   $801,806  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Current liabilities:

   

Capital lease obligations, current portion

  $1,003   $1,060  

Accounts payable

   31,593    32,678  

Accrued expenses

   38,936    35,517  

Unearned revenues

   10,839    11,779  

Dividends payable

   4,286    312  

Accrued interest

   1,873    1,794  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   88,530    83,140  

Capital lease obligations, less current portion

   20,893    21,656  

Revolving credit facility borrowings

   352,000    389,500  

Deferred rent liability

   57,634    57,196  

Deferred landlord contributions

   26,105    27,092  

Deferred tax liability

   61,579    62,931  

Accrued insurance

   13,037    11,980  

Other noncurrent liabilities

   5,129    5,037  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   624,907    658,532  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

   

Common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; 61,893,107 and 61,696,806 shares issued, respectively

   6,189    6,170  

Capital in excess of par value

   449,232    447,449  

Retained earnings

   855,027    823,012  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   5,059    5,880  

Less treasury stock, at cost; 44,341,224 and 43,814,979 shares, respectively

   (1,157,349  (1,139,237
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   158,158    143,274  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $783,065   $801,806  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  September 29,
2013
 December 30,
2012
ASSETS    
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $21,384
 $19,636
Accounts receivable 17,462
 26,411
Inventories 20,595
 18,957
Prepaid expenses 18,445
 18,171
Deferred tax asset 2,884
 2,884
Total current assets 80,770
 86,059
Property and equipment, net 695,020
 703,956
Other noncurrent assets 11,058
 11,791
Total assets $786,848
 $801,806
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
Current liabilities:    
Capital lease obligations, current portion $1,011
 $1,060
Accounts payable 30,640
 32,678
Accrued expenses 39,473
 35,517
Unearned revenues 10,745
 11,779
Dividends payable 4,340
 312
Accrued interest 1,107
 1,794
Total current liabilities 87,316
 83,140
Capital lease obligations, less current portion 20,646
 21,656
Revolving credit facility borrowings 348,500
 389,500
Deferred rent liability 58,745
 57,196
Deferred landlord contributions 26,218
 27,092
Deferred tax liability 62,557
 62,931
Accrued insurance 13,863
 11,980
Other noncurrent liabilities 5,056
 5,037
Total liabilities 622,901
 658,532
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; 61,892,493 and 61,696,806 shares issued, respectively 6,189
 6,170
Capital in excess of par value 451,570
 447,449
Retained earnings 858,253
 823,012
Accumulated other comprehensive income 5,284
 5,880
Less treasury stock, at cost; 44,341,224 and 43,814,979 shares, respectively (1,157,349) (1,139,237)
Total stockholders’ equity 163,947
 143,274
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $786,848
 $801,806
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share information)

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   July 1,   June 30,   July 1, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 

REVENUES:

        

Food and beverage sales

  $86,517    $84,882    $  202,318    $  200,784  

Entertainment and merchandise sales

   103,926     96,274     242,328     225,798  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Company store sales

   190,443     181,156     444,646     426,582  

Franchise fees and royalties

   1,501     1,259     2,601     2,591  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

   191,944     182,415     447,247     429,173  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:

        

Company store operating costs:

        

Cost of food and beverage (exclusive of items shown separately below)

   20,926     21,025     48,965     49,236  

Cost of entertainment and merchandise (exclusive of items shown separately below)

   6,948     7,170     16,280     16,145  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cost of food, beverage, entertainment and merchandise

   27,874     28,195     65,245     65,381  

Labor expenses

   55,085     53,385     117,940     115,053  

Depreciation and amortization

   19,207     19,091     39,063     38,830  

Rent expense

   19,217     18,957     38,976     37,915  

Other store operating expenses

   31,872     30,702     64,374     62,266  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Company store operating costs

   153,255     150,330     325,598     319,445  

Other costs and expenses:

        

Advertising expense

   10,618     8,106     22,316     16,981  

General and administrative expenses

   14,380     13,062     29,421     26,704  

Asset impairments

   226     2,374     226     2,723  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

   178,479     173,872     377,561     365,853  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

   13,465     8,543     69,686     63,320  

Interest expense

   2,039     2,083     4,231     4,054  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   11,426     6,460     65,455     59,266  

Income taxes

   4,187     2,381     24,959     22,883  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

  $7,239    $4,079    $40,496    $36,383  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

        

Basic

  $0.42    $0.23    $2.35    $2.06  

Diluted

  $0.42    $0.23    $2.34    $2.05  

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

   17,057     17,599     17,211     17,692  

Diluted

   17,138     17,640     17,295     17,745  

Cash dividends declared per share

  $0.24    $0.22    $0.48    $0.44  

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
 September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
REVENUES:        
Food and beverage sales $87,170
 $90,406
 $289,488
 $291,190
Entertainment and merchandise sales 107,629
 105,223
 349,957
 331,021
Total Company store sales 194,799
 195,629
 639,445
 622,211
Franchise fees and royalties 1,107
 921
 3,708
 3,512
Total revenues 195,906
 196,550
 643,153
 625,723
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:        
Company store operating costs:
        
Cost of food and beverage (exclusive of items shown separately below) 20,850
 22,627
 69,815
 71,863
Cost of entertainment and merchandise (exclusive of items shown separately below) 6,976
 7,703
 23,256
 23,848
Total cost of food, beverage, entertainment and merchandise 27,826
 30,330
 93,071
 95,711
Labor expenses 56,469
 55,139
 174,409
 170,192
Depreciation and amortization 19,603
 19,872
 58,666
 58,702
Rent expense 19,672
 19,526
 58,648
 57,441
Other store operating expenses 34,401
 33,501
 98,775
 95,767
Total Company store operating costs 157,971
 158,368
 483,569
 477,813
Other costs and expenses:
        
Advertising expense 10,644
 9,966
 32,960
 26,947
General and administrative expenses 13,529
 12,931
 42,950
 39,635
Asset impairments 537
 818
 763
 3,541
Total operating costs and expenses 182,681
 182,083
 560,242
 547,936
Operating income 13,225
 14,467
 82,911
 77,787
Interest expense 1,278
 2,031
 5,509
 6,085
Income before income taxes 11,947
 12,436
 77,402
 71,702
Income taxes 4,508
 4,642
 29,467
 27,525
Net income $7,439
 $7,794
 $47,935
 $44,177
Earnings per share:
        
Basic $0.44
 $0.45
 $2.80
 $2.51
Diluted $0.43
 $0.45
 $2.78
 $2.50
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
        
Basic 16,958
 17,397
 17,128
 17,595
Diluted 17,121
 17,473
 17,238
 17,652
Cash dividends declared per share $0.24
 $0.22
 $0.72
 $0.66
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
   June 30,  July 1,  June 30,  July 1, 
   2013  2012  2013  2012 

Net income

  $7,239   $4,079   $  40,496   $  36,383  

Components of other comprehensive income, net of tax:

     

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   (467  (492  (821  (55
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   (467  (492  (821  (55
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $6,772   $3,587   $39,675   $36,328  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
 September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
Net income $7,439
 $7,794
 $47,935
 $44,177
Components of other comprehensive income, net of tax:
        
Foreign currency translation adjustments 225
 767
 (596) 712
Total components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 225
 767
 (596) 712
Comprehensive income $7,664
 $8,561
 $47,339
 $44,889
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,  July 1, 
   2013  2012 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

  

Net income

  $40,496   $36,383  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   39,429    39,208  

Deferred income taxes

   (1,552  (403

Stock-based compensation expense

   4,225    3,705  

Amortization of landlord contributions

   (1,134  (1,069

Amortization of deferred debt financing costs

   226    242  

(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net

   (325  1,033  

Asset impairments

   226    2,723  

Other adjustments

   (29  79  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

   

Accounts receivable

   1,891    876  

Inventories

   (337  544  

Prepaid expenses

   (379  (7,217

Accounts payable

   (1,207  (2,752

Accrued expenses

   4,127    3,255  

Unearned revenues

   (933  (270

Accrued interest

   206    (635

Income taxes payable

   5,666    2,169  

Deferred rent liability

   623    1,632  

Deferred landlord contributions

   1,473    284  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   92,692    79,787  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

   

Purchases of property and equipment

   (32,080  (50,345

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

   2,167    —    

Other investing activities

   563    270  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (29,350  (50,075
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

   

Net repayments on revolving credit facility

   (37,500  (6,200

Payments on capital lease obligations

   (447  (390

Dividends paid

   (4,372  (8,016

Excess tax benefit realized from stock-based compensation

   172    619  

Restricted stock returned for payment of taxes

   (2,163  (2,612

Purchases of treasury stock

   (18,112  (14,353
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (62,422  (30,952

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash

   (361  3  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

   559    (1,237

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   19,636    18,673  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $20,195   $17,436  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

   

Interest paid

  $3,842   $4,466  

Income taxes paid, net

  $20,559   $20,284  

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

   

Accrued construction costs

  $3,134   $3,050  

Dividends payable

  $4,764   $4,259  

Capital lease obligations

  $740   $3,401  

  Nine Months Ended
  September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
Net income $47,935
 $44,177
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 59,269
 59,257
Deferred income taxes (477) 4,551
Stock-based compensation expense 6,469
 5,630
Amortization of landlord contributions (1,729) (1,653)
Amortization of deferred debt financing costs 337
 367
Loss on asset disposals, net 704
 1,797
Asset impairments 763
 3,541
Other adjustments 75
 266
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 4,246
 1,957
Inventories (1,665) 872
Prepaid expenses 55
 (4,905)
Accounts payable (2,928) (687)
Accrued expenses 5,325
 5,039
Unearned revenues (1,029) (656)
Accrued interest (637) (623)
Income taxes payable 4,105
 (2,563)
Deferred rent liability 1,468
 2,550
Deferred landlord contributions 1,469
 323
Net cash provided by operating activities 123,755
 119,240
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:    
Purchases of property and equipment (54,446) (75,831)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 2,260
 474
Other investing activities 678
 
Net cash used in investing activities (51,508) (75,357)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Net repayments on revolving credit facility (41,000) (15,200)
Payments on capital lease obligations (697) (590)
Dividends paid (8,445) (11,829)
Excess tax benefit realized from stock-based compensation 249
 619
Restricted stock returned for payment of taxes (2,191) (2,629)
Purchases of treasury stock (18,112) (14,353)
Net cash used in financing activities (70,196) (43,982)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash (303) 119
Change in cash and cash equivalents 1,748
 20
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 19,636
 18,673
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $21,384
 $18,693
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
Interest paid $5,713
 $6,398
Income taxes paid, net $25,616
 $24,812
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Accrued construction costs $3,904
 $3,214
Dividends payable $4,904
 $4,381
Capital lease obligations $740
 $10,689
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Description of Business

The use of the terms “CEC Entertainment,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” throughout these unaudited notes to the interim Consolidated Financial Statements refer to CEC Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

All of our stores utilize a consistent restaurant-entertainment format that features both family dining and entertainment areas with the same general mix of food, beverages, entertainment and merchandise. The economic characteristics, products and services, preparation processes, distribution methods and types of customers are substantially similar for each of our stores. Therefore, we aggregate each store’s operating performance into one reportable segment for financial reporting purposes.

Basis of Presentation

Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and the International Association of CEC Entertainment, Inc. (the “Association”), a variable interest entity in which we have a controlling financial interest. The Association primarily administers the collection and disbursement of funds (the “Association Funds”) used for advertising, entertainment and media programs that benefit both us and our franchisees. We and our franchisees are required to contribute a percentage of gross sales to these funds and could be required to make additional contributions to fund any deficits that may be incurred by the Association. We include the Association in our Consolidated Financial Statements, as we concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of its variable interests because we (a) have the power to direct the majority of its significant operating activities; (b) provide it unsecured lines of credit; and (c) own the majority of the stores that benefit from the Association’s advertising, entertainment and media expenditures. The assets, liabilities and operating results of the Association are not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Because the Association Funds are required to be segregated and used for specified purposes, we do not reflect franchisee contributions to the Association Funds as revenue, but rather record franchisee contributions as an offset to reported advertising expenses. Our contributions to the Association Funds are eliminated in consolidation. Contributions to the advertising, entertainment and media funds from our franchisees were $0.6$0.6 million and $0.5$0.5 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 29, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, respectively, and $1.4$2.0 million and $1.1$1.6 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 29, 2013 and September 30, 20132012, respectively.
The preparation of these unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and July 1, 2012, respectively.

assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our unaudted Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30,September 29, 2013 and for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 29, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012 are unaudited and are presented in accordance with the requirements for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and, consequently, do not include all of the information and footnote disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair statement of its consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows as of the dates and for the periods presented in accordance with GAAP and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Consolidated results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2012, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2013.


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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

Fair Value Disclosures

Fair value is defined as the price that we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fair value, GAAP establishes a three-level hierarchy used in measuring fair value, as follows:

Level 1 –

 inputs are quoted prices available for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 –

 inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 –

 inputs are unobservable and reflect our own assumptions.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and revolving credit facility obligations. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value because of their short maturities. We believe that the carrying amount of borrowings under our revolving credit facility approximates fair value because the interest rates are adjusted regularly based on current market conditions. We may also adjust the carrying amount of certain nonfinancial assets to fair value on a non-recurring basis when they are impaired. The fair values of our long-lived assets held and used are determined using Level 3 inputs based on the estimated discounted future cash flows of the respective store over its expected remaining useful life or lease term. Due to uncertainties in the estimates and assumptions used, actual results could differ from the estimated fair values. See Note 2 “Asset Impairments” for the fair value disclosures of stores we have impaired.

During the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 29, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, there were no significant transfers among level 1, 2 or 3 fair value determinations.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Accounting Guidance Adopted: In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2012-02,2012-2, Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. This amendment allows an entity to first assess relevant qualitative factors in order to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets. Unless the entity determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired, it would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset in connection with the impairment test. The adoption of this amendment during the first quarter of 2013 did not have a significant impact on our quarterly impairment analysis.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02,2013-2, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This amendment requires an entity to provide the effects on net income of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component on a prospective basis. The adoption of this amendment during the first quarter of 2013 required additional disclosure but did not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted: In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11,Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This amendment requires an unrecognized tax benefit related to a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset, unless the tax benefit is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes under the tax law of the applicable tax jurisdiction. The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. We believe the adoption of this amendment will not have a significant impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

2. Asset Impairments:

During the three and six months ended June 30,September 29, 2013, we recognized an asset impairment charge of $0.2$0.5 million primarily related to one store, which was not previously impaired. During the three months ended July 1,September 30, 2012, we recognized an asset impairment charge of $2.4$0.8 million related to ninetwo stores, of which six stores wereone store was previously impaired. During the sixnine months ended July 1, 2012,September 29, 2013, we recognized asset impairment charges of $2.7$0.8 million primarily related to tentwo stores, of which sixone store was previously impaired. During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2012, we recognized asset impairment charges of $3.5 million related to 12 stores, of which seven stores were previously impaired. These impairment charges were the result of declines in the stores’ financial performance primarily due to various competitive and economic factors in the markets in which the stores are located. We continue to operate all but one of these stores.

As of JuneSeptember 29, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, the aggregate carrying value of the property and equipment at the impaired stores, after the impairment charges, was $0.3$0.9 million and $3.1$4.5 million, respectively.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

Asset impairments represent adjustments we recognize to write down the carrying amount of the property and equipment at our stores to their estimated fair value, as the store’s operation isoperations are not expected to generate sufficient projected future cash flows to recover the current net book value of its long-lived assets. We estimate the fair value of a store’s long-lived assets (property and equipment) by discounting the expected future cash flows of the store using a weighted average cost of capital commensurate with the risk. Accordingly, the fair value measurement of the stores for which we recognized an impairment charge is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The following estimates and assumptions used in the discounted cash flow analysis impact the fair value of a store’s long-lived assets:

Discount rate based on our weighted average cost of capital and the risk-free rate of return;

Sales growth rates and cash flow margins;

Strategic plans, including projected capital spending and intent to exercise lease renewal options for the store;

Salvage values; and

Other risks and qualitative factors specific to the asset or market conditions in which the asset is located at the time the assessment was made.

During the first sixnine months of 2013, the average discount rate, average sales growth rate and average cash flow margin used for impaired stores were 7%, 0% and 10%12%, respectively. We believe our assumptions in calculating the fair value of our long-lived assets are similar to those used by other marketplace participants. If actual results are not consistent with our estimates and assumptions, we may be exposed to additional impairment charges, which could be material to our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.


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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

3. Revolving Credit Facility:

   June 30,   December 30, 
   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 

Revolving credit facility borrowings

  $  352,000    $389,500  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

  September 29,
2013
 December 30,
2012
  (in thousands)
Revolving credit facility borrowings $348,500
 $389,500
The revolving credit facility is a senior unsecured credit commitment of $500.0$500.0 million that expires on October 28, 2016.2016. The revolving credit facility also includes an accordion feature allowing us, subject to meeting certain conditions and lender approval, to request an increase to the revolving commitment of up to $200.0$200.0 million in borrowings at any time. Based on the type of borrowing, the revolving credit facility bears interest at the one month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus an applicable margin of 0.875% to 1.625%, determined based on our financial performance and debt levels, or alternatively, the highest of (a) the Prime Rate; (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%; or (c) one month LIBOR plus 1.0%; plus an applicable margin up to 0.625%, determined based on our financial performance and debt levels. During the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013, the Prime Rate was 3.25% and the one month LIBOR rate ranged from 0.19%0.18% to 0.21%0.24%. The revolving credit facility also requires us to pay a commitment fee on a quarterly basis, ranging from 0.15% to 0.30%, depending on our financial performance and debt levels, on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility. All borrowings under the revolving credit facility are unsecured, but we agreed not to pledge any of our existing assets to secure any other future indebtedness.

As of June 30,September 29, 2013, we had $10.9$10.9 million of letters of credit, issued but undrawn under the revolving credit facility. The weighted average effective interest rate incurred on our borrowings under our revolving credit facility for both the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 29, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012 was 1.7%.

The credit agreement for the revolving credit facility also contains certain restrictions and conditions that, among other things, require us to comply with specified financial covenant ratios, including, at the end of any fiscal quarter, a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.5 to 1.0 and a consolidated maximum leverage ratio of not greater than 3.0 to 1.0, as defined in the revolving credit facility. Additionally, the terms of the credit agreement for the revolving credit facility do not restrict dividend payments or stock repurchases by us as long as we do not exceed a consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the revolving credit facility) of 2.75 to 1.0 on a pro forma basis, for the four fiscal quarters then most recently ended, immediately after giving effect to such payments or repurchases. As of June 30,September 29, 2013, we were in compliance with all of these restrictions and covenants.

CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)

4. Income Taxes:

Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30,September 29, 2013 was 36.6%37.7% compared to 36.9%37.3% for the three months ended July 1, 2012.September 30, 2012. Our effective income tax rate for the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013 was 38.1% compared to 38.6%38.4% for the sixnine months ended July 1, 2012.September 30, 2012. Our liability for uncertain tax positions (excluding interest and penalties) was $3.3$3.2 million and $2.9$2.9 million as of June 30,September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively, and if recognized would decrease our provision for income taxes by $2.3 million.$2.3 million. Within the next twelve months, we could settle or otherwise conclude certain ongoing income tax audits. As such, it is reasonably possible that the liability for uncertain tax positions could decrease by as much as $1.4$1.6 million as a result of settlements with certain taxing authorities within the next twelve months.

The total accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30,September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, was $2.8$2.0 million and $2.6$2.6 million, respectively. On the Consolidated Balance Sheets, we include current interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in “Accrued interest,” current penalties in “Accrued expenses” and noncurrent accrued interest and penalties in “Other noncurrent liabilities.”


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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)

5. Earnings Per Share:

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) represents net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Common shares outstanding consist of shares of our common stock and certain unvested shares of restricted stock containing nonforfeitable dividend rights. As of March 31, 2013, all shares of restricted stock with nonforfeitable dividend rights had vested. Diluted EPS represents net income divided by the basic weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares represent the incremental common shares issuable upon the vesting of unvested shares of restricted stock. The dilutive effect of potential common shares is determined using the treasury stock method, whereby unamortized stock-based compensation cost of unvested restricted stock, and any associated excess tax benefits are assumed to be used to repurchase our common stock at the average market price during the period.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS:

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   July 1,   June 30,   July 1, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   (in thousands, except per share data) 

Numerator:

        

Net income

  $7,239    $4,079    $  40,496    $  36,383  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Denominator:

        

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

   17,057     17,599     17,211     17,692  

Potential common shares for restricted stock

   81     41     84     53  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

   17,138     17,640     17,295     17,745  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

        

Basic

  $0.42    $0.23    $2.35    $2.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

  $0.42    $0.23    $2.34    $2.05  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
 September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
  (in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
        
Net income $7,439
 $7,794
 $47,935
 $44,177
Denominator:
        
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 16,958
 17,397
 17,128
 17,595
Potential common shares for restricted stock 163
 76
 110
 57
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 17,121
 17,473
 17,238
 17,652
Earnings per share:
        
Basic $0.44
 $0.45
 $2.80
 $2.51
Diluted $0.43
 $0.45
 $2.78
 $2.50

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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)


6. Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements:

Our stock-based compensation plans permit us to grant awards of restricted stock to our employees and non-employee directors. Certain of these awards are subject to performance-based criteria. The fair value of all stock-based awards, less estimated forfeitures, if any, and portions capitalized as described below, is recognized as stock-based compensation expense in “General and administrative expenses” in the Consolidated Financial Statements over the period that services are required to be provided in exchange for the award.

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense and associated tax benefit recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements:

   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
   June 30,
2013
  July 1,
2012
  June 30,
2013
  July 1,
2012
 
   (in thousands) 

Stock-based compensation costs

  $2,549   $1,988   $  4,315   $  3,767  

Portion capitalized as property and equipment(1)

   (51  (32  (90  (62
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense recognized

  $2,498   $1,956   $4,225   $3,705  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Tax benefit recognized from stock-based compensation awards

  $143   $—     $172   $619  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
 September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
  (in thousands)
Stock-based compensation costs $2,288
 $1,958
 $6,603
 $5,725
Portion capitalized as property and equipment(1)
 (44) (33) (134) (95)
Stock-based compensation expense recognized $2,244
 $1,925
 $6,469
 $5,630
Tax benefit recognized from stock-based compensation awards $77
 $
 $249
 $619
 __________________
(1)

(1)We capitalize the portion of stock-based compensation costs related to our design, construction, facilities and legal departments that are directly attributable to our store development projects, such as the design and construction of a new store and the remodeling and expansion of our existing stores. Capitalized stock-based compensation cost attributable to our store development projects is included in “Property and equipment, net” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of June 30,September 29, 2013, unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation cost of $16.9$14.7 million related to restricted stock awards granted will be recognized over a weighted average remaining vesting period of 1.81.7 years.

Restricted Stock

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the sixnine months ended June 30, 2013:

   Restricted
Shares
  Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 

Unvested restricted stock awards, December 30, 2012

   547,077   $35.94  

Granted

   290,027   $30.90  

Vested

   (219,771 $33.72  

Forfeited

   (22,934 $35.89  
  

 

 

  

Unvested restricted stock awards, June 30, 2013

   594,399   $34.31  
  

 

 

  

September 29, 2013:



Restricted
Shares

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested restricted stock awards, December 30, 2012
547,077
 $35.94
Granted
291,245
 $30.95
Vested
(221,751) $33.69
Forfeited
(24,093) $35.73
Unvested restricted stock awards, September 29, 2013
592,478
 $34.34
During the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013, employees and non-employee directors tendered 70,79271,465 shares of their common stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements on the vesting of their restricted stock at an average price per share of $30.55.

$30.66.


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CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(Unaudited)


7. Stockholders’ Equity:

The following table summarizes the changes in stockholders’ equity during the first sixnine months of 2013:

   Common Stock  Capital In
Excess of
  Retained  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
  Treasury Stock    
   Shares  Amount  Par Value  Earnings  Income  Shares   Amount  Total 
   (in thousands, except share information) 

Balance at December 30, 2012

   61,696,806   $  6,170   $  447,449   $  823,012   $5,880    43,814,979    $  (1,139,237 $  143,274  

Net income

   —      —      —      40,496    —      —       —      40,496  

Other comprehensive income

   —      —      —      —      (821  —       —      (821

Stock-based compensation costs

   —      —      4,315    —      —      —       —      4,315  

Restricted stock issued, net of forfeitures

   267,093    27    (27  —      —      —       —      —    

Tax shortfall from restricted stock, net

   —      —      (350  —      —      —       —      (350

Restricted stock returned for taxes

   (70,792  (8  (2,155  —      —      —       —      (2,163

Repurchase of treasury shares

   —      —      —      —      —      526,245     (18,112  (18,112

Dividends declared

   —      —      —      (8,481  —      —       —      (8,481
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2013

   61,893,107   $6,189   $449,232   $855,027   $5,059    44,341,224    $(1,157,349 $158,158  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

2013:

  Common Stock 
Capital In
Excess of
Par Value
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Treasury Stock  
  Shares Amount    Shares Amount Total
  (in thousands, except share information)
Balance at December 30, 2012 61,696,806
 $6,170
 $447,449
 $823,012
 $5,880
 43,814,979
 $(1,139,237) $143,274
Net income 
 
 
 47,935
 
 
 
 47,935
Other comprehensive income 
 
 
 
 (596) 
 
 (596)
Stock-based compensation costs 
 
 6,603
 
 
 
 
 6,603
Restricted stock issued, net of forfeitures 267,152
 27
 (27) 
 
 
 
 
Tax shortfall from restricted stock, net 
 
 (272) 
 
 
 
 (272)
Restricted stock returned for taxes (71,465) (8) (2,183) 
 
 
 
 (2,191)
Repurchase of treasury shares 
 
 
 
 
 526,245
 (18,112) (18,112)
Dividends declared 
 
 
 (12,694) 
 
 
 (12,694)
Balance at September 29, 2013 61,892,493
 $6,189
 $451,570
 $858,253
 $5,284
 44,341,224
 $(1,157,349) $163,947
Cash Dividends

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 29, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, we declared cash dividends to common stockholders of $8.5$12.7 million and $7.9$11.9 million, respectively. On JulyOctober 29, 2013, our Board of Directors ("Board") approved a 13% increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend and declared a cash dividend of $0.24$0.27 per share, which will be paid on October 3,December 27, 2013 to stockholders of record on SeptemberDecember 5, 2013.

2013.

Stock Repurchase Program

On April 30, 2013, the Board authorized a $100$100 million increase to our existing Board approved stock repurchase program.

During the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013, we repurchased 526,245 shares of our common stock at an average price of $34.42$34.42 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $18.1 million.$18.1 million. As of June 30,September 29, 2013 $128.9, $128.9 million remained available for us to repurchase shares of our common stock in the future, under our stock repurchase program as most recently amended April 30, 2013.

Our stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date, and the pace of our repurchase activity will depend on factors such as our working capital needs, our debt repayment obligations, the market price of our common stock and economic and market conditions. Our share repurchases may be performed from time to time through open market purchases, accelerated share repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions. Although there are no current plans to modify the implementation of our stock repurchase program, our Board may elect to accelerate, expand, suspend, delay or discontinue the program at any time.


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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

As used in this report, the terms “CEC Entertainment,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to CEC Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide the readers of our Consolidated Financial Statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Part II, Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2012, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 21, 2013. Our MD&A includes the following:

Executive Summary;

Overview of Operations;

Results of Operations;

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources;

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations;

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates;

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance; and

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.

Executive Summary

Our Strategic Plan

As previously disclosed, in 2012, we implemented an updated strategic plan with the primary objective of increasing customerguest traffic and ultimately improving our sales and operating results. As part of this plan, we began implementingimplemented a number of strategic changes duringover the second half of 2012.last twelve months. We introduced a new and updated Chuck E. Cheese character, launched a multi-faceted advertising campaign, launched our redesigned website, began implementing and communicating our value proposition to our customersguests and began providing a significantly improved and targeted operational plan focused on enhancing the service level and experience for all guests.

Our value proposition includes changes in our pricing strategy to ensure that we continue to provide our guests with what we believe is a great value. Based on market research and testing, we changed our pricing structure during 2012, including reducing price points for our package deals, reducing pizza prices, decreasing the number of tokens included in various token packages, reducing discounts included in certain coupons and reducing the number of “token only” coupons. In addition, a standardized menu and pricing for domestic Company-owned stores was included on our redesigned website and in all of our stores by November 2012. We believe that these changes to our pricing strategy increase the attractiveness of our everyday menu offerings, while continuing to provide our guests with a great value proposition.

Second Quarter

We continue to refine our strategic plan and are in the process of implementing several enhancements, including changes to our capital spending initiatives, the mix of our advertising spend and our methods for obtaining and measuring customer satisfaction. Beginning in the second quarter, we reduced the cost of game enhancements by utilizing more transferred games and rides, which will allow us to perform game enhancements at a store more frequently and for approximately half the cost. See further discussion of our capital spending initiatives in "Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources - Capital Expenditures." In the third and fourth quarters of 2013, we are reducing spend on our digital brand advertising and are using a portion of national television airtime for new birthday commercials in lieu of certain planned brand commercials. In the third quarter, we implemented a new guest survey tool that allows the guest to provide real-time, meaningful and actionable feedback to ensure our service is delivered in accordance with our operational plan. We continuously look for opportunities to improve overall communication with our guests through our television advertising and website. We are enhancing our communications around our value and entertainment offerings, including package deals, coupons, all games are one token and the Chuck E. Cheese live performances and ticket giveaway every hour. We believe these enhancements to our strategic plan will improve our sales and operating results.


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Third Quarter2013Overview:

Net income increaseddecreased to $7.2$7.4 million, or $0.42$0.43 per share, for the three months ended June 30,September 29, 2013 compared to $4.1$7.8 million, or $0.23$0.45 per share, for the three months ended July 1, 2012.

September 30, 2012.

Total revenues increased $9.5decreased$0.7 million, or 5.2%0.4%, compared to the secondthird quarter of 2012, primarily due to a 2.9% increase2.1%decrease in comparable store sales, andpartially offset by additional revenuerevenues from fourseven net new stores opened since the secondend of the third quarter of 2012.

2012.

Company store operating costs decreased 250increased10 basis points, as a percentage of Company store sales, primarily due to a 100an 80 basis point increase in labor costs and a 60 basis point increase in other store operating expenses, substantially offset by a 120 basis point decrease in the cost of food, beverage, entertainment and merchandise and a 60 basis point decrease in labor costs.

merchandise.

Other costs and expenses increased $1.7$1.0 million, primarily due to a $2.5$0.6 millionincrease in advertising costs and a $1.3$0.6 millionincrease in general and administrative expenses, partially offset by a $2.1$0.3 milliondecrease in asset impairments.

Cash provided by operations was $16.7$31.1 million in the secondthird quarter of 2013 compared to $2.1$39.4 million in the secondthird quarter of 2012, driven primarily by an increase in net income and changes in our working capital.

We repurchased $8.1 million of our common stock in the second quarter of 2013.

During the secondthird quarter of 2013, we completed 2568 capital initiatives consisting of 2158 game enhancements, three major remodels, two store expansions and twofive new store openings, as well as began construction on threefour new stores.

During the secondthird quarter of 2013, we declared a cash dividend of $4.2$4.2 million, or $0.24$0.24 per share.

Overview of Operations

We currently operate and franchise family dining and entertainment centers under the name “Chuck E. Cheese’s” in 47 states and nine10 foreign countries and territories. Additionally, we have development agreements focused on franchising our concept in four additional foreign countries. Our stores offer wholesome family dining, distinctive musical and comic entertainment bycomputer-controlled robotic characters, family-oriented arcade-style and skill-oriented games, video games, rides and other activities, which are intended to uniquely appeal to our primary customer base of families with children between two and 12 years of age. Our stores offer dining selections consisting of a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, wings, appetizers, a salad bar, beverages and desserts.


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The following table summarizes information regarding the number of Company-owned and franchised stores for the periods presented:

   Three Months
Ended
  Six Months Ended 
   June 30,  July 1,  June 30,  July 1, 
   2013  2012  2013  2012 

Number of Company-owned stores:

     

Beginning of period

   515    508    514    507  

New(1)

   2    5    3    5  

Acquired from franchisee

   —      —      —      1  

Closed(1)

   (3  (3  (3  (3
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

End of period

   514    510    514    510  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Number of franchised stores:

     

Beginning of period

   51    50    51    49  

New(2)

   3    —      3    2  

Acquired by the Company

   —      —      —      (1

Closed(2)

   (1  —      (1  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

End of period

   53    50    53    50  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
 September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
Number of Company-owned stores:        
Beginning of period 514
 510
 514
 507
New(1)
 5
 2
 8
 7
Acquired from franchisee 
 
 
 1
Closed(1)
 (1) (1) (4) (4)
End of period 518
 511
 518
 511
Number of franchised stores:        
Beginning of period 53
 50
 51
 49
New(2)
 1
 1
 4
 3
Acquired by the Company 
 
 
 (1)
Closed(2)
 (1) 
 (2) 
End of period 53
 51
 53
 51
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(1)

(1)
During the three and sixnine months ended July 1, 2012,September 29, 2013, the number of new and closed Company-owned stores included twoone store that was relocated. During the three months ended September 30, 2012, the number of new and closed Company-owned stores included one store that was relocated. During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2012, the number of new and closed Company-owned stores included three stores that were relocated.

(2)

(2)
During the three and sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013, the number of new and closed franchised stores included one store that was relocated.

We are focusingcontinue to focus on growing our concept both domestically and internationally. We currently expect to open a total of 13 to 14 new domestic Company-owned stores, including one relocated store, in 2013 and a total of 12 to 15 new domestic Company-owned stores, including one to twothree relocated stores per yearand one franchise acquisition, in both 2013 and 2014.2014. We currently expect to close five Company-owned stores in 2013.2013. We are also targeting franchising our concept internationally in certain countries located in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. We currently expect our franchisees to open a total of four to sixfive international franchise stores during 2013.2013. During the second quarterfirst nine months of 2013, our international franchisees opened twothree new stores located one each in Panama, Peru and Saudi Arabia.

Comparable store sales. We define comparable store sales as the percentage change in sales for our domestic Company-owned stores that have been open for more than 18 months as of the beginning of each respective fiscal year or acquired stores we have operated for at least 12 months (our “comparable store sales”). Comparable store sales is a key performance indicator used within our industry and is a critical factor when evaluating our performance, as it is indicative of acceptance of our strategic initiatives and local economic and consumer trends.

Revenues. Our primary source of revenues is sales at our Company-owned stores (“Company store sales”), which consist of the sale of food, beverages, game-play tokens and merchandise. A portion of our Company store sales are from sales of value-priced combination packages generally comprised of food, beverage and game tokens (“Package Deals”), which we promote through in-store menu pricing, our website orand coupon offerings. We allocate the revenues recognized from the sale of our Package Deals and coupons between “Food and beverage sales” and “Entertainment and merchandise sales” based upon the price charged for each component when it is sold separately, or in limited circumstances, our best estimate of selling price if a component is not sold on a stand-alone basis, which we believe approximates each component’s fair value.

Food and beverage sales include all revenues recognized with respect to stand-alone food and beverage sales, as well as the portion of revenues allocated from Package Deals and coupons that relate to food and beverage sales. Entertainment and merchandise sales include all revenues recognized with respect to stand-alone game token sales, as well as a portion of revenues allocated from Package Deals and coupons that relate to entertainment and merchandise.

Franchise fees and royalties are another source of revenues. We earn monthly royalties from our franchisees based on a percentage of each franchise store’s sales. We also receive development and initial franchise fees to establish new franchised stores, as well as earn revenues from the sale of equipment and other items or services to franchisees. We recognize development and franchise fees as revenues when the franchise store has opened and we have substantially completed our obligations to the franchisee relating to the opening of a store.


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Company store operating costs.Certain costs and expenses relate only to the operation of our Company-owned stores and are as follows:

Cost of food and beverage includes all direct costs of food, beverages and costs of related paper and birthday supplies, less rebates from suppliers;

Cost of entertainment and merchandise includes all direct costs of prizes provided and merchandise sold to our customers, as well as the cost of tickets dispensed to customers;

Labor expenses consist of salaries and wages, bonuses, related payroll taxes and benefits for store personnel;

Depreciation and amortization includes expenses that are directly related to our Company-owned stores’ property and equipment, including leasehold improvements, game and ride equipment, furniture, fixtures and other equipment;

Rent expense includes lease costs for Company-owned stores, excluding common occupancy costs (e.g., common area maintenance (“CAM”) charges and property taxes); and

Other store operating expenses primarily include utilities, repair and maintenance costs, liability and property insurance, CAM charges, property taxes, credit card processing fees, licenses, preopening expenses, store asset disposal gains and losses and all other costs directly related to the operation of a store.

The “Cost of food and beverage” and “Cost of entertainment and merchandise” mentioned above exclude any allocation of (a) store employee payroll, related payroll taxes and benefit costs; (b) rentdepreciation and amortization expense; (c) depreciation and amortizationrent expense; and (d) other direct store operating expenses associated with the operation of our Company-owned stores. We believe that presenting store-level labor costs, rent expense, depreciation and amortization expense, rent expense and other store operating expenses in the aggregate provides the most informative financial reporting presentation. Our rationale for excluding such costs is as follows:

our store employees are trained to sell and attend to both our dining and entertainment operations. We believe it would be difficult and potentially misleading to allocate labor costs between “Food and beverage sales” and “Entertainment and merchandise sales”; and

while certain assets are individually dedicated to either our food service operations or game activities, we also have significant capital investments in shared depreciating assets, such as leasehold improvements, point-of-sale systems, computer-controlled robotic characters and showroom fixtures. Therefore, we believe it would be difficult and potentially misleading to allocate depreciation and amortization expense or rent expense between “Food and beverage sales” and “Entertainment and merchandise sales.”

“Cost of food and beverage” and “Cost of entertainment and merchandise”, as a percentage of Company store sales, are influenced by both the cost of products, as well as the overall mix of our Package Deals and coupon offerings. “Entertainment and merchandise sales” have higher margins than “Food and beverage sales.”

Advertising expense. Advertising expense includes production costs for television commercials, newspaper inserts, Internet advertising, coupons, media expenses for national and local advertising and consulting fees, partially offset by contributions from our franchisees.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses represent all costs associated with operating our corporate office, including regional and district management and corporate personnel payroll and benefits, depreciation and amortization of corporate assets, back-office support systems and other administrative costs not directly related to the operation of our Company-owned stores.

Asset impairments. Asset impairments represent non-cash charges for the estimated write down or write-off of the carrying amount of certain long-lived assets within our stores to their estimated fair value, which are incurred when a store’s operations isare not expected to generate sufficient projected future cash flows to recover the current net book value of the long-lived assets within the store. We believe our assumptions in calculating the fair value of our long-lived assets are similar to those used by other marketplace participants.


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Seasonality and Variation in Quarterly Results

Our operating results fluctuate seasonally due to the timing of school vacations, holidays and changing weather conditions. As a result, we typically generate higher sales volumes during the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. School operating schedules, holidays and weather conditions may affect sales volumes in some operating regions differently than others. Because of the seasonality of our business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.

Fiscal year

We operate on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year that ends on the Sunday nearest to December 31. Each quarterly period has 13 weeks, except during a 53 week year when the fourth quarter has 14 weeks. Our 2013 and 2012 fiscal years each consist of 52 weeks.

Results of Operations

The following table summarizes our principal sources of Company store sales expressed in dollars and as a percentage of total Company store sales for the periods presented:

   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2013  July 1, 2012  June 30, 2013  July 1, 2012 
   (in thousands, except percentages) 

Food and beverage sales

  $86,517     45.4 $84,882     46.9 $202,318     45.5 $200,784     47.1

Entertainment and merchandise sales

   103,926     54.6  96,274     53.1  242,328     54.5  225,798     52.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Company store sales

  $  190,443     100.0 $  181,156     100.0 $  444,646     100.0 $  426,582     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
 September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
  (in thousands, except percentages)
Food and beverage sales $87,170
 44.7% $90,406
 46.2% $289,488
 45.3% $291,190
 46.8%
Entertainment and merchandise sales 107,629
 55.3% 105,223
 53.8% 349,957
 54.7% 331,021
 53.2%
Total Company store sales $194,799
 100.0% $195,629
 100.0% $639,445
 100.0% $622,211
 100.0%

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The following table summarizes our revenues and expenses expressed in dollars and as a percentage of total revenues (except as otherwise noted) for the periods presented:

   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2013  July 1, 2012  June 30, 2013  July 1, 2012 
   (in thousands, except percentages) 

Company store sales

  $  190,443     99.2 $  181,156     99.3 $  444,646     99.4 $  426,582     99.4

Franchise fees and royalties

   1,501     0.8  1,259     0.7  2,601     0.6  2,591     0.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

   191,944     100.0  182,415     100.0  447,247     100.0  429,173     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Company store operating costs:

             

Cost of food and beverage(1)

   20,926     24.2  21,025     24.8  48,965     24.2  49,236     24.5

Cost of entertainment and
merchandise
(2)

   6,948     6.7  7,170     7.4  16,280     6.7  16,145     7.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cost of food, beverage, entertainment and
merchandise
(3)

   27,874     14.6  28,195     15.6  65,245     14.7  65,381     15.3

Labor expenses(3)

   55,085     28.9  53,385     29.5  117,940     26.5  115,053     27.0

Depreciation and amortization(3)

   19,207     10.1  19,091     10.5  39,063     8.8  38,830     9.1

Rent expense(3)

   19,217     10.1  18,957     10.5  38,976     8.8  37,915     8.9

Other store operating expenses(3)

   31,872     16.7  30,702     16.9  64,374     14.5  62,266     14.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Company store operating costs(3)

   153,255     80.5  150,330     83.0  325,598     73.2  319,445     74.9

Other costs and expenses:

             

Advertising expense

   10,618     5.5  8,106     4.4  22,316     5.0  16,981     4.0

General and administrative expenses

   14,380     7.5  13,062     7.2  29,421     6.6  26,704     6.2

Asset impairments

   226     0.1  2,374     1.3  226     0.1  2,723     0.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

   178,479     93.0  173,872     95.3  377,561     84.4  365,853     85.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

   13,465     7.0  8,543     4.7  69,686     15.6  63,320     14.8

Interest expense

   2,039     1.1  2,083     1.1  4,231     0.9  4,054     0.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

  $11,426     6.0 $6,460     3.5 $65,455     14.6 $59,266     13.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29, 2013 September 30, 2012 September 29, 2013 September 30, 2012
  (in thousands, except percentages)
Total Company store sales $194,799
 99.4% $195,629
 99.5% $639,445
 99.4% $622,211
 99.4%
Franchise fees and royalties 1,107
 0.6% 921
 0.5% 3,708
 0.6% 3,512
 0.6%
Total revenues 195,906
 100.0% 196,550
 100.0% 643,153
 100.0% 625,723
 100.0%
Company store operating costs:                
Cost of food and beverage(1)
 20,850
 23.9% 22,627
 25.0% 69,815
 24.1% 71,863
 24.7%
Cost of entertainment and merchandise(2)
 6,976
 6.5% 7,703
 7.3% 23,256
 6.6% 23,848
 7.2%
Total cost of food, beverage, entertainment and merchandise(3)
 27,826
 14.3% 30,330
 15.5% 93,071
 14.6% 95,711
 15.4%
Labor expenses(3)
 56,469
 29.0% 55,139
 28.2% 174,409
 27.3% 170,192
 27.4%
Depreciation and amortization(3)
 19,603
 10.1% 19,872
 10.2% 58,666
 9.2% 58,702
 9.4%
Rent expense(3)
 19,672
 10.1% 19,526
 10.0% 58,648
 9.2% 57,441
 9.2%
Other store operating expenses(3)
 34,401
 17.7% 33,501
 17.1% 98,775
 15.4% 95,767
 15.4%
Total Company store operating costs(3)
 157,971
 81.1% 158,368
 81.0% 483,569
 75.6% 477,813
 76.8%
Other costs and expenses:
                
Advertising expense 10,644
 5.4% 9,966
 5.1% 32,960
 5.1% 26,947
 4.3%
General and administrative expenses 13,529
 6.9% 12,931
 6.6% 42,950
 6.7% 39,635
 6.3%
Asset impairments 537
 0.3% 818
 0.4% 763
 0.1% 3,541
 0.6%
Total operating costs and expenses 182,681
 93.2% 182,083
 92.6% 560,242
 87.1% 547,936
 87.6%
Operating income 13,225
 6.8% 14,467
 7.4% 82,911
 12.9% 77,787
 12.4%
Interest expense 1,278
 0.7% 2,031
 1.0% 5,509
 0.9% 6,085
 1.0%
Income before income taxes $11,947
 6.1% $12,436
 6.3% $77,402
 12.0% $71,702
 11.5%
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(1)

(1)Percent amount expressed as a percentage of Food and beverage sales.

(2)

(2)Percent amount expressed as a percentage of Entertainment and merchandise sales.

(3)

(3)Percent amount expressed as a percentage of Company store sales.

Due to rounding, percentages presented in the table above may not sum to total. The percentage amounts for the components of Cost of food and beverage and the Cost of entertainment and merchandise may not sum to total due to the fact that Cost of food and beverage and Cost of entertainment and merchandise are expressed as a percentage of related Food and beverage and Entertainment and merchandise sales, as opposed to totalTotal Company store sales.



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Three Months Ended June 30,September 29, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended July 1,September 30, 2012

Revenues
Revenues

Company store sales increased $9.2decreased$0.8 million, or 5.1%0.4%, to $190.4$194.8 million during the secondthird quarter of 2013 compared to $181.2$195.6 million during the same period in the prior year. The increasedecrease was primarily due to a 2.9% increase2.1%decrease in comparable store sales, as well as revenuepartially offset by revenues generated from fourseven net new stores opened since the secondend of the third quarter of 2012. We continue2012. The decrease in comparable store sales is primarily related to evaluatean approximate 11% decline in birthday party sales during the impactthird quarter of 2013 as compared to the same period in the prior year, which have historically generated approximately 15% to 20% of comparable store sales. In addition, we believe our strategic plan on our resultscomparable stores sales have been impacted by overall political and believe that certain components of our strategy are continuing to gain traction.

economic uncertainties and increased competition from kids' movies.

Our Company store sales mix consisted of Food and beverage sales totaling 45.4%44.7% and Entertainment and merchandise sales totaling 54.6%55.3% during the secondthird quarter of 2013 compared to 46.9%46.2% and 53.1%53.8%, respectively, during the secondthird quarter of 2012.2012. We believe the shift in our sales mix is primarily due to: (a) repricing of certain components of our offerings; (b) changing the mix of items included in Packaged Deals and coupons; and (c) modification of our various token offers. These changes were part of our continuing effort to rebalance our menu pricing between food and games. We believe that the rebalancing of our menu pricing and our ongoing investments in our games continues to result in more of our guests’ average check being allocated to games.

Company Store Operating Costs

Overall, the Cost of food, beverage, entertainment and merchandise, as a percentage of Company store sales, decreased 100120 basis points to 14.6%14.3% in the secondthird quarter of 2013 compared to 15.6%15.5% in the secondthird quarter of 2012.2012. We believe this decrease was partially attributable to the changes in our pricing strategy that were fully implemented in the fourth quarter of 2012 and our cost savings initiatives that were fully implemented in the second quarter of 2013.

Cost of food and beverage, as a percentage of Food and beverage sales, decreased 60110 basis points to 24.2%23.9% in the secondthird quarter of 2013 from 24.8%25.0% in the secondthird quarter of 2012.2012. The percentage decrease primarily related to an approximate 20% reduction in dough usage as a result of our new thinner, more crispy pizza crust implemented in our stores in March 2013 partially offset by an increase of $0.25, or 16.3%,and a 40 basis point decrease relating to changes in the average cost per poundproduct mix of cheese.

paper and birthday supplies.

Cost of entertainment and merchandise, as a percentage of Entertainment and merchandise sales, decreased 7080 basis points to 6.7%6.5% in the secondthird quarter of 2013 from to 7.4%7.3% in the secondthird quarter of 2012.2012. The Cost of entertainment and merchandise, as a percentage of Entertainment and merchandise sales, was favorably impacted by the modification of our prize and merchandise categories, as well as the shift in the sales mix to entertainment and merchandise.

Labor expenses, as a percentage of Company store sales, decreased 60increased80 basis points to 28.9%29.0% in the secondthird quarter of 2013 compared to 29.5%28.2% in the secondthird quarter of 2012 as our. The increase was primarily related to an increase in labor costs were outpacedhours, the average hourly wage rate and higher performance bonuses, partially offset by our increase in sales. In addition, we experienced a decrease in workers’ compensation and health insurance costs during the secondthird quarter of 2013. These benefits were partially offset by an increase in sales and performance bonuses due to improved results.

Depreciation and amortization and Rent expense,2013.

Other store operating costs, as a percentage of Company store sales, collectively decreased 80increased60 basis points to 20.2%17.7% in the secondthird quarter of 2013 compared to 21.0%17.1% in the secondthird quarter of 2012 primarily due to improved leverage of these costsan increase in self-insurance reserves associated with higher sales.

unfavorable development of certain general liability claims and an increase in preopening expenses to support new store development.

Advertising Expense

Advertising expense increased $2.5$0.6 million to $10.6$10.6 million in the secondthird quarter of 2013 from $8.1$10.0 million in the secondthird quarter of 2012, or, as a percentage of Total revenues, increased 11030 basis points to 5.5%5.4% in the secondthird quarter of 2013 from 4.4%5.1% in the secondthird quarter of 2012. In accordance with our updated strategic plan, we increased our advertising expenditures for2012. The increase is primarily related to an increase in national television advertising, thepartially offset by a reduction in production of new commercials and a new digital advertising campaign.

expenses.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $1.3$0.6 million to $14.4$13.5 million in the secondthird quarter of 2013 from $13.1$12.9 million in the secondthird quarter of 2012 primarily due to increases in management bonuses related to improved sales and profit performance and other various corporate office overhead costs, partially offset by a gain ondecrease in management bonuses related to the salecurrent quarter's sales and profit performance.

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Asset Impairments

During the secondthird quarter of 2013, we recognized an asset impairment charge of $0.2$0.5 million for primarily related to one store, which was not previously impaired. During the secondthird quarter of 2012, we recognized an asset impairment charge of $2.4$0.8 million for ninetwo stores, of which six stores wereone store was previously impaired. We continue to operate all but one of these impaired stores. For additional information about this impairment charge, refer to Note 2 “Asset Impairments” to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements.”

Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased$0.7 million to $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2013 from $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2012 as a result of the settlement of specific uncertain tax positions.
Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate increased to 37.7% for the third quarter of 2013 compared to 37.3% for the third quarter of 2012. The increase in our effective income tax rate was primarily due to an increase in liabilities for uncertain tax positions, net of decreases resulting from favorable audit settlements, and an increase in tax expense resulting from a law enacted during the current quarter that repealed the former California Enterprise Zone credit program and set a limit on the credit carryforward period.
Diluted Earnings Per Share

Diluted earnings per share increased by 82.6%decreased $0.02, or 4.4%, to $0.42$0.43 per share in the secondthird quarter of 2013 from $0.23$0.45 per share in the secondthird quarter of 2012 primarily due to a 77.5% increasethe decrease in net income.

SixNine Months Ended June 30,September 29, 2013 Compared to SixNine Months Ended July 1,September 30, 2012

Revenues
Revenues

Company store sales increased $18.0$17.2 million, or 4.2%2.8%, to $444.6$639.4 million in the first sixnine months of 2013 compared to $426.6$622.2 million in the first sixnine months of 2012.2012. The increase in Company store sales is primarily due to a 2.2% 0.8%increase in comparable store sales, as well as revenuerevenues generated from fourseven net new stores opened since the secondend of the third quarter of 2012. We believe the increase in comparable2012. Comparable store sales in 2013 was partially related towere favorably impacted by record warm weather in the Midwest and Northeast in March 2012, which negatively impacted our prior year results. We continue to evaluatealso believe the impactfirst nine months of our strategic plan on our results and believe that2013 benefited from certain components of our strategy are continuingstrategy; however, this benefit was partially offset by an approximate 7% decline in birthday party sales during this same period, which have historically generated 15% to gain traction.

20% of comparable store sales. In addition, we believe our comparable store sales have been impacted by overall political and economic uncertainties.

Our Company store sales mix consisted of Food and beverage sales totaling 45.5%45.3% and Entertainment and merchandise sales totaling 54.5%54.7% for the first sixnine months of 2013 compared to 47.1%46.8% and 52.9%53.2%, respectively, for the first sixnine months of 2012.2012. We believe the shift in our sales mix is primarily due to: (a) repricing of certain components of our offerings; (b) changing the mix of items included in Packaged Deals and coupons; and (c) modification of our various token offers. These changes were part of our continuing effort to rebalance our menu pricing between food and games. We believe that the rebalancing of our menu pricing and our ongoing investments in our games continues to result in more of our guests’ average check being allocated to games.

Company Store Operating Costs

For the first sixnine months of 2013, the Cost of food, beverage, entertainment and merchandise, as a percentage of Company store sales, decreased 6080 basis points to 14.7%14.6% as compared to 15.3%15.4% in the first sixnine months of 2012.2012. We believe this decrease was partially attributable to the changes in our pricing strategy that were fully implemented in the fourth quarter of 2012 and our cost savings initiatives that were fully implemented in the second quarter of 2013.

Cost of food and beverage, as a percentage of Food and beverage sales, decreased 3060 basis points to 24.2%24.1% in the first sixnine months of 2013 compared to 24.5%24.7% in the first sixnine months of 2012.2012. The percentage decrease primarily related to an approximate 15% reduction in dough usage as a result of our new thinner, more crispy pizza crust implemented in stores in March 2013 and a 2030 basis point decrease relating to changes in the costproduct mix of paper and birthday supplies, partially offset by an increase of $0.19,$0.12, or 12.7%7.5%, in the average cost per pound of cheese.


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Cost of entertainment and merchandise, as a percentage of Entertainment and merchandise sales, decreased 5060 basis points to 6.7%6.6% in the sixfirst nine months ended June 30, of 2013 compared to 7.2% in the sixfirst nine months ended July 1, 2012. of 2012. The Cost of entertainment and merchandise, as a percentage of Entertainment and merchandise sales, was favorably impacted by the modification of our prize and merchandise categories, as well as the shift in the sales mix to entertainment and merchandise.

Labor expenses, as a percentage of Company store sales, decreased by 5010 basis points to 26.5%27.3% in the first sixnine months of 2013 compared to 27.0%27.4% in the first sixnine months of 2012, as our increase in labor costs werewas outpaced by our increase in sales. In addition, we experienced a decrease in workers’ compensation and health insurance costs during the first sixnine months of 2013.2013. These benefits were partially offset by an increase in sales and performance bonuses due to improved results.

Advertising Expense

Advertising expense increased $5.3$6.1 million to $22.3$33.0 million in the first sixnine months of 2013 from $17.0$26.9 million in the first sixnine months of 2012, or, as a percentage of Total revenues, increased 10080 basis points to 5.0%5.1% in the first sixnine months of 2013 from 4.0%4.3% in the first sixnine months of 2012.2012. In accordance with our updated strategic plan, we increased our advertising expenditures for national television advertising the production of new commercials and a newour digital advertising campaign.

campaign in 2013.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $2.7$3.4 million to $29.4$43.0 million in the first sixnine months of 2013 from $26.7$39.6 million in the first sixnine months of 2012, primarily due to an increase in management bonuses as a result of improved sales and profit performance and higher corporate overhead costs, including professional fees, partially related to the modernization of various information technology platforms,platforms. These increases were partially offset by a gain on the sale of a property.

property in the second quarter of 2013.

Asset Impairments

During the first sixnine months of 2013, we recognized an asset impairment charge of $0.2$0.8 million for primarily related to two stores, of which one store which was not previously impaired. During the first sixnine months of 2012, we recognized an asset impairment charge of $2.7$3.5 million for tentwelve stores, of which sixseven stores were previously impaired. We continue to operate all but one of these impaired stores. For additional information about this impairment charge, refer to Note 2 “Asset Impairments” to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements.”

Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate decreased to 38.1% for the first sixnine months of 2013 compared to 38.6%38.4% for the first sixnine months of 2012.2012. The decrease in our effective income tax rate was primarily due to an increase in federal and state tax credits, including federal Work Opportunity Tax Credits relating to our 2012 and 2013 fiscal years. The increase in credits related to our 2012 fiscal tax year was accounted for in the first quarter of 2013 due to the retroactive reinstatement of certain aspects of the federal credit program enacted January 2, 2013.

The decrease in the effective tax rate was partially offset by an increase in liabilities for uncertain tax positions, net of decreases resulting from favorable audit settlements, and an increase in tax expense resulting from a law enacted during the current quarter that repealed the former California Enterprise Zone credit program and set a limit on the credit carryforward period.

Diluted Earnings Per Share

Diluted earnings per share increased by 14.1% $0.28, or 11.2%, to $2.34$2.78 per share in the first sixnine months of 2013 from $2.05$2.50 per share in the first sixnine months of 2012, primarily due to an 11.3% the increase in net income and a 2.5% 2.3%decrease in the number of weighted average diluted shares outstanding between the two periods. The decrease in weighted average diluted shares outstanding between the two periods was impacted by our repurchase of 0.9 million shares of our common stock since the beginning of the first quarter of 2012 through the end of the secondthird quarter of 2013.2013. During the first sixnine months of 2013, we repurchased 526,245 shares of our common stock. We estimate that the decrease in the number of weighted average diluted shares outstanding between the two periods attributable solely to stock repurchases benefited our earnings per share in the first sixnine months of 2013 by $0.06.$0.07. Our estimate is based on the weighted average number of shares repurchased since the beginning of the first quarter of 2012 and includes consideration of the estimated additional interest expense attributable to increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility to finance the repurchases. Our computation does not include the effect of share repurchases prior to the 2012 fiscal year or the effect of the issuance of restricted stock subsequent to the beginning of the 2012 fiscal year.


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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview of Liquidity

We finance our business activities through cash flows provided by our operations and, as necessary, from borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

The primary components of working capital are as follows:

our store customers pay for their purchases in cash or credit cards at the time of the sale and the cash from these sales is typically received before our related accounts payable to suppliers and employee payroll becomes due;

frequent inventory turnover results in a limited investment required in inventories; and

our accounts payable are generally due within five to 30 days.

As a result of these factors, our requirement for working capital is not significant, and we are able to operate with a net working capital deficit (current liabilities in excess of current assets).

The following tables present summarized consolidated financial information that we believe is helpful in evaluating our liquidity and capital resources:

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,  July 1, 
   2013  2012 
   (in thousands) 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $92,692   $79,787  

Net cash used in investing activities

   (29,350  (50,075

Net cash used in financing activities

   (62,422  (30,952

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash

   (361  3  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

  $559   $(1,237
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest paid

  $3,842   $4,466  

Income taxes paid, net

  $20,559   $20,284  
   June 30,  December 30, 
  2013  2012 
   (in thousands) 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $20,195   $19,636  

Revolving credit facility borrowings

  $  352,000   $389,500  

Available unused commitments under revolving credit facility

  $  137,100   $100,100  

  Nine Months Ended
  September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
  (in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities $123,755
 $119,240
Net cash used in investing activities (51,508) (75,357)
Net cash used in financing activities (70,196) (43,982)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash (303) 119
Change in cash and cash equivalents $1,748
 $20
Interest paid $5,713
 $6,398
Income taxes paid, net $25,616
 $24,812

  September 29,
2013
 December 30,
2012
  (in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents $21,384
 $19,636
Revolving credit facility borrowings $348,500
 $389,500
Available unused commitments under revolving credit facility $140,600
 $100,100
Funds generated by our operating activities, available cash and cash equivalents and, as necessary, borrowings from our revolving credit facility continue to be our primary sources of liquidity. We believe funds generated from our expected results of operations and available cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to finance our strategic plan and capital initiatives for the next twelve months. Our revolving credit facility is also available for additional working capital needs and investment opportunities. However, in the event of a material decline in our sales trends or operating margins, there can be no assurance that we will generate sufficient cash flows at or above our current levels. Although we are in compliance with the debt covenants associated with our revolving credit facility, our ability to access our revolving credit facility is subject to our continued compliance with the terms and conditions of the credit facility agreement, including our compliance with certain prescribed financial ratio covenants, as more fully described below.

Our primary uses for cash provided by operating activities relate to funding our ongoing business activities, planned capital expenditures and servicing our debt. We may also use cash from operations to pay cash dividends to our stockholders and to repurchase shares of our common stock.


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Our cash and cash equivalents totaled $20.2$21.4 million and $19.6$19.6 million as of June 30,September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively. Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30,September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 includes $8.2$8.8 million and $7.8$7.8 million, respectively, of undistributed income from our Canadian subsidiary that we consider to be permanently invested.

Our strategic plan does not require that we enter into any material development or contractual purchase obligations. Therefore, we have the flexibility necessary to manage our liquidity by promptly deferring or curtailing any planned capital spending. In 2013, our planned capital spending includes new store development, existing store improvements, improvements to our various information technologies platforms and other capital initiatives.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $12.9$4.6 million to $92.7$123.8 million in the first sixnine months of 2013 from $79.8$119.2 million in the first sixnine months of 2012.2012. The increase was primarily attributable to the 11.3% increase in net income, an increase in accrued income taxes for 2013 as compared to 2012, as a result of higher net income, and changes in working capital.

capital and the increase in net income.

Net cash used in investing activities decreased $20.7$23.9 million to $29.4$51.5 million in the first sixnine months of 2013 from $50.1$75.4 million in the first sixnine months of 2012, primarily due to a reduction in the timingnumber of payments for variousstore expansions and other capital initiatives completed, as well as recognizing cash proceeds from the sale of a property.

Net cash used in financing activities increased $31.4$26.2 million to $62.4$70.2 million in the first sixnine months of 2013 from $31.0$44.0 million in the first sixnine months of 2012.2012. The increase primarily related to increases in repayments on our revolving credit facility.

Debt Financing

We maintain a $500.0$500.0 million revolving credit facility under a credit agreement dated October 28, 2011, with a syndicate of lenders. The revolving credit facility is a senior unsecured credit commitment, which matures in October 2016. The revolving credit facility includes an accordion feature allowing us, subject to meeting certain conditions and lender approval, to request an increase to the revolving commitment of up to $200.0$200.0 million in borrowings at any time. Based on the type of borrowing, the revolving credit facility bears interest at the one month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus an applicable margin of 0.875% to 1.625%, determined based on our financial performance and debt levels, or alternatively, the highest of (a) the Prime Rate; (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%; or (c) one-month LIBOR plus 1.0%; plus an applicable margin of up to 0.625%, determined based on our financial performance and debt levels. During the first sixnine months of 2013, the Prime Rate was 3.25% and the one-month LIBOR rate ranged from 0.19%0.18% to 0.21%0.24%. The revolving credit facility also requires us to pay a quarterly commitment fee ranging from 0.15% to 0.30%, depending on our financial performance and debt levels, on any unused portions of our revolving credit facility. All borrowings under our revolving credit facility are unsecured, but we agreed not to pledge any of our existing assets to secure any other future indebtedness. We have the unrestricted ability to pay dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock under our revolving credit facility, provided that our consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the revolving credit facility, does not exceed 2.75 to 1.0 on a proforma basis, for the four fiscal quarters then most recently ended, immediately after giving effect to such payments or repurchases.

As of June 30,September 29, 2013, we had $352.0$348.5 million of borrowings outstanding and $10.9$10.9 million of letters of credit, issued but undrawn under our revolving credit facility. The weighted average effective interest rate incurred on our borrowings under our credit facilities was 1.7% for the sixnine months ended June 30, 2013.

September 29, 2013.

Our revolving credit facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, require us to comply with the following financial ratios as of the end of any fiscal quarter:

a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.5 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) consolidated earnings before interest, income taxes and rents (“EBITR”) for the last four fiscal quarters to (b) the sum of consolidated interest charges plus consolidated rent expense during such period. Consolidated EBITR, as defined in the revolving credit facility, equals net income plus consolidated interest charges, income taxes, stock-based compensation expense, rent expense and other non-cash charges, reduced by non-cash income.

a consolidated leverage ratio of not greater than 3.0 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of (a) the quarter-end consolidated funded indebtedness (as defined in the revolving credit facility) to (b) consolidated earnings before interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) for the last four fiscal quarters. Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the revolving credit facility, equals our consolidated EBITR adjusted to exclude the non-cash portion of rent expense plus depreciation and amortization.


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Our revolving credit facility is the primary source of committed funding from which we finance our planned capital expenditures, repurchase our common stock and provide for working capital needs. Non-compliance with the financial covenant ratios could prevent us from being able to access further borrowings under our revolving credit facility, require us to immediately repay all amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility and increase our cost of borrowing. As of June 30,September 29, 2013, we were in compliance with these covenant ratios, with a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.04 to 1.0 and a consolidated leverage ratio of 2.162.15 to 1.0, and we expect to remain in compliance for the next twelve months.

Cash Dividend

Dividends

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 29, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, we declared cash dividends to common stockholders of $8.5$12.7 million and $7.9$11.9 million, respectively. On JulyOctober 29, 2013, our Board of Directors ("Board") approved a 13% increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend and declared a cash dividend of $0.24$0.27 per share, which will be paid on October 3,December 27, 2013 to stockholders of record on SeptemberDecember 5, 2013.2013. We currently expect to continue to pay quarterly cash dividends. However, we can give no assurance that future cash dividends will be declared or paid. The actual declaration and payment of future cash dividends, the amount of any such dividends and the establishment of record and payment dates, if any, is subject to final determination by our Board each quarter, after its review of our business strategy, applicable debt covenants and financial performance and position, among other things.

Pursuant to our current revolving credit facility agreement, there are restrictions on the amount of cash dividends that we may pay on our common stock. See the discussion of our current revolving credit facility included above in “Debt Financing.”

Capital Expenditures

We intend to continue to focus our future capital expenditures on reinvestment into our existing Company-owned stores through various planned capital initiatives and the development or acquisition of additional Company-owned stores. We currently expect to open a total of 13 to 14 new domestic Company-owned stores, including one relocated store, in 2013 and a total of 12 to 15 new domestic Company-owned stores, including one to twothree relocated stores per yearand one franchise acquisition, in both 2013 and 2014. During2014. We opened eight stores during the first sixnine months of 2013, and we opened three stores and have begun construction on sevenare currently constructing five new stores. We have funded and expect to continue to fund our capital expenditures through existing cash flows from operations and, if necessary, borrowings under our revolving credit facility. We currently estimate capital expenditures in 2013 will total approximately $75$75 million to $80$80 million, including (a) approximately $38$38 million related to new store development; (b) approximately $22$20 million related to capital initiatives for our existing stores; and (c) the remainder for other store initiatives, general store requirements and other corporate capital expenditures. This is a reductionIn 2014, we currently estimate capital expenditures will include approximately $32 million related to new store development and approximately $29 million related to capital initiatives for our existing stores.

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Table of $4 million to $7 million from our original capital investment plan for 2013.

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The following tables summarize information regarding the Company’s actual and projected number of capital spending initiatives and the approximate total capital spend for the periods presented:

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   July 1,   June 30,   July 1, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 

Investment in Company-owned stores:

        

Game Enhancements

   21     20     32     38  

Major Remodels

   —       2     —       3  

Store Expansions

   2     4     2     9  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total completed

   23     26     34     50  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital spend on existing Company-owned stores (in millions)

  $3    $8    $4    $16  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Company owned stores(1)

   2     5     3     6  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital spend on new Company-owned stores (in millions)

  $5    $13    $8    $16  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
 September 29,
2013
 September 30,
2012
Investment in Company-owned stores:        
Game Enhancements 58
 13
 90
 51
Major Remodels 3
 
 3
 3
Store Expansions 2
 9
 4
 18
Total completed 63
 22
 97
 72
Total capital spend on existing Company-owned stores (in millions) $8
 $10
 $12
 $26
New Company owned stores(1)
 5
 2
 8
 7
Total capital spend on new Company-owned stores (in millions) $14
 $5
 $22
 $19
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(1)

(1)In February 2012, we acquired a store from a franchisee.

   Actual
Completions
in

Fiscal Year
2012
   Projected
Completions
in

Fiscal Year
2013
   Estimated
Average
Cost Per
Project
   Projected
Total  Cost
in

Fiscal Year
2013
 
   (in millions, except actual and projected completions) 

Investment in Company-owned stores:

        

Game Enhancements

   94     150    $0.06    $9  

Major Remodels

   6     6    $0.70     4  

Store Expansions

   25     9    $1.00     9  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

   125     165      $22  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

New Company store development(1)

   13     14    $2.70    $38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

  
Actual
Completions
in
Fiscal Year
2012
 
Projected
Completions
in
Fiscal Year
2013
 
Estimated
Average
Cost Per
Project
 
Projected
Total  Cost
in
Fiscal Year
2013
  (in millions, except actual and projected completions)
Investment in Company-owned stores:        
Game Enhancements 94 150 $0.06
 $9
Major Remodels 6 6 $0.65
 4
Store Expansions 25 7 $1.00
 7
Total 125 163   $20
New Company store development(1)
 13 14 $2.68
 $38
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(1)

(1)
New Company store development for fiscal year 2012 included three store relocations and one acquisition. Projected new Company store development for fiscal year 2013 includes one store relocation.

  Projected
Completions
in
Fiscal Year
2014
 Estimated
Average
Cost Per
Project
 Projected
Total  Cost
in
Fiscal Year
2014
  (in millions, except projected completions)
Investment in Company-owned stores:      
Game Enhancements 250
 $0.06
 $15
Major Remodels 8
 $0.65
 5
Store Expansions 5
 $1.00
 5
Major Attractions 
 
 4
Total 263
   $29
New Company store development(1)
 13
 $2.47
 $32
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(1)Projected new Company store development for fiscal year 2014 includes three store relocations and one acquisition.


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New Company store development. Our plan for new store development primarily focuses on opening high sales volume stores in densely populated areas. We expect the cost of opening a new store will vary depending on many factors, including the existing real estate market, the size of the store, whether we acquire land and whether the store is located in an in-line or freestanding building. In some cases, new store development includes relocating existing stores.

Existing stores. We believe that in order to maintain consumer demand and the appeal of our concept, we must continue to invest in our existing stores. For our existing stores, we utilize the following capital initiatives: (a) game enhancements; (b) major remodels; and (c) store expansions.

Game enhancements. Game enhancements include replacing a portion of a store’s games and rides with new and refurbished equipment. We believe game enhancements are necessary to maintain the relevance and appeal of our games and rides. In addition, game enhancements counteract general wear and tear on the equipment and incorporate improvements in game and ride technology. During the second quarter of 2013, we enhanced our existing store capital strategy to reduce the cost of game enhancements by utilizing more used and transferred games and rides in combination with new games and rides. This revisionrevised plan will allow us to perform a game enhancement at a store, generally, every two years for approximately half the cost of our historical game enhancements. We are testing a number of major attractions that will be incorporated into game enhancements, which we expect will add approximately $3 million to $4 million to the total cost of game enhancements in 2014.

Major remodels. We undertake periodic major remodels when there is a need to improve the overall appearance or layout of a store or when we introduce concept changes or enhancements to our stores. A major remodel initiative typically includes interior design modifications that allow us to more effectively utilize space allocated to the playroomgameroom area of the store, increase the number of games and rides and modify or develop a new exterior and interior identity.

Store expansions. We believe store expansions improve the quality of our guests’ experience because the additional square footage allows us to increase the number and variety of games, rides and other entertainment offerings in the expanded stores. In addition to expanding the square footage of a store, store expansions typically include all components of a major remodel and result in an increase in the store’s seat count. We consider our investments in store expansions generally to be discretionary in nature. In undertaking store expansions, our objective is to improve the appeal of our stores and to capture sales growth opportunities as they arise.

Since the lifecycles of our store format and our games are largely driven by changes in consumer behaviors and preferences, we believe that our capital initiatives involving major remodels and game enhancements are strategic investments required in order to keep pace with consumer entertainment expectations. As a result, we view our major remodel and game enhancement initiatives as a means to maintainingmaintain and protectingprotect our existing sales and cash flows over the long-term. While we are hopeful that our major remodels and game enhancements will contribute to incremental sales growth, we believe that our capital spending with respect to expansions of existing stores will more directly lead to growth in our comparable store sales and cash flow. We typically invest in expansions when we believe there is a potential for sales growth and, in some instances, in order to maintain sales in stores that have competitors in their market. We believe that expanding the square footage and entertainment space of a store increases our customer traffic and enhances the overall customer experience, which we believe will contribute to the growth of our long-term comparable store sales. The objective of an expansion or remodel that increases space available for entertainment is not intended to exclusively improve our entertainment sales, but rather is focused on impacting overall Company store sales through increased customer traffic and satisfaction.

Share Repurchases

On April 30, 2013, theour Board authorized a $100$100 million increase to our existing Board approved stock repurchase program. During the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013, we repurchased 526,245 shares of our common stock at an average price of $34.42$34.42 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $18.1 million.$18.1 million. As of June 30,September 29, 2013 $128.9, $128.9 million remained available for us to repurchase shares of our common stock, in the future, under our stock repurchase program as most recently amended April 30, 2013.

Our stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date and the pace of our repurchase activity will depend on factors such as our working capital needs, our debt repayment obligations, the market price of our common stock and economic and market conditions. Our share repurchases may be performed from time to time through open market purchases, accelerated share repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions. Although there are no current plans to modify the implementation of our stock repurchase program, our Board may elect to accelerate, expand, suspend, delay or discontinue the program at any time. Pursuant to our current revolving credit facility agreement, there are restrictions on the amount of our common stock we may repurchase. See the discussion of our current revolving credit facility included above in “Debt Financing.”


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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

As of June 30,September 29, 2013, we had no off-balance sheet financing arrangements as described in Regulation S-K Item 303(a)(4)(ii).

As of June 30,September 29, 2013, there have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to our contractual obligations since December 30, 2012. For information regarding our contractual obligations, refer to “Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations” in Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2012, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2013.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Information with respect to our critical accounting policies and estimates, which we believe could have the most significant effect on our reported consolidated results and require difficult, subjective or complex judgment by management are described under “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2012, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2013. As of June 30,September 29, 2013, there has been no material change to the information concerning our critical accounting policies and estimates.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Refer to Note 1 “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of recently issued accounting guidance.


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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this report, other than historical information, may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Statements that are not historical in nature, and which may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “project,” “estimate” and similar expressions (or the negative of such expressions) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future events and, therefore, involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2012, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2013. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ from those anticipated, estimated or expected. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

Our ability to successfully implement our strategic plan;

Competition in both the restaurant and entertainment industries;

Changes in consumer discretionary spending;

Impacts on our business and financial results from economic uncertainty in the U.S. and Canada;

Negative publicity concerning food quality, health, general safety and other issues;

Increases in food, labor and other operating costs;

Unanticipated costs and delays in implementing our strategic plan;

Government regulations, including health care reform;

Existence or occurrence of certain public health issues;

Changes in consumers’ health, nutrition and dietary preferences;

Any disruption of our commodity distribution system, which currently utilizes a single distributor for most of our products and supplies;

Product liability claims and product recalls;

Inadequate insurance coverage;

Disruptions of our information technology systems and technologies;

Litigation risks;

Our dependence on a limited number of suppliers for our games, rides, redemption prizes and merchandise;

Adverse effects of local conditions, natural disasters and other events;

Increases in our leverage;

Loss of certain key personnel;

Fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations due to seasonality;

Our ability to adequately protect our trademarks or other proprietary rights;

Risks in connection with owning and leasing real estate; and

Conditions in foreign markets.

The forward-looking statements made in this report relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made in this report. Except as may be required by law, we undertake no obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events and circumstances after the date on which the statements are made in this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.


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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We are exposed to various types of market risk in the normal course of business, including the impact of interest rates, commodity price changes and foreign currency fluctuation.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in the variable interest rates (primarily LIBOR) related to borrowings from our revolving credit facility. OurAll of our borrowings outstanding as of June 30,September 29, 2013 of $352.0$348.5 million is accrue interest at variable rate debt that is exposed to market risk.rates. A hypothetical increase of 100 basis points in variable interest rates, assuming no change in our outstanding debt balance, would have increased interest expense by $1.8$2.7 million for the sixnine months ended June 30, 2013.

September 29, 2013.

Commodity Price Risk

We are exposed to commodity price changes related to certain food products that we purchase, primarily related to the prices of cheese and dough, which can vary throughout the year due to changes in supply, demand and other factors. We have not entered into any hedging arrangements to reduce our exposure to commodity price volatility associated with such commodity prices; however, we typically enter into short-term cancellable purchasing contracts, which may contain pricing arrangements designed to minimize the impact of commodity price fluctuations. For the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013, the weighted average cost of a block of cheese was $1.72.$1.73. The estimated increase in our food costs from a hypothetical 10% increase in the average cost of a block of cheese would have been $0.7$1.0 million for the sixnine months ended June 30, 2013.September 29, 2013. For the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013, the weighted average cost of dough per pound was $0.42.$0.41. The estimated increase in our food costs from a hypothetical 10% increase in the average cost of dough per pound would have been $0.2$0.3 million for the sixnine months ended June 30, 2013.

September 29, 2013.

Foreign Currency Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency fluctuation risk associated with changes in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the United States dollar as we operate a total of 14 Company-owned stores in Canada. For the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013, our Canadian stores represented 0.9% of our consolidated operating income.

Changes in the currency exchange rate result in cumulative translation adjustments and are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income” and potentially result in transaction gains or losses, which are included in our earnings. The low and high currency exchange rates for a Canadian dollar into a United States dollar for the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013 were $0.95$0.9445 and $1.0166,$1.0166, respectively. A hypothetical 10% devaluation in the average quoted U.S. dollar-equivalent of the Canadian dollar exchange rate during the sixnine months ended June 30,September 29, 2013 would have reduced our reported consolidated operating income by less than $0.1 million.

$0.1 million.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30,September 29, 2013 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, was (a) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms; and (b) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the quarterly period covered by this report there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we are involved in various inquiries, investigations, claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of our business. These matters typically involve claims from customers, employees or other third parties involved in operational issues common to the retail, restaurant and entertainment industries. Such matters typically represent actions with respect to contracts, intellectual property, taxation, employment, employee benefits, personal injuries and other matters. A number of such claims may exist at any given time, and there are currently a number of claims and legal proceedings pending against us.

In the opinion of our management, after consultation with legal counsel, the amount of liability with respect to claims or proceedings currently pending against us is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.

We believe there has been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2012, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2013.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table presents information related to repurchases of our common stock during the secondthird quarter of 2013 and the maximum dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased pursuant to our stock repurchase program:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

  Total
Number

of Shares
Purchased(1)
   Average
Price  Paid
Per Share(1)
   Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
As Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
   Maximum Dollar
Value of Shares
That May Yet Be
Purchased

Under the Plans
or Programs(2)
 

April 1 – April 28, 2013

   —      $—       —      $37,022,565  

April 29 – May 26, 2013

   214,517    $38.06     213,936    $128,880,167  

May 27 – June 30, 2013

   93    $40.74     —      $128,880,167  
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   214,610    $38.06     213,936    $128,880,167  
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)
 Average
Price  Paid
Per Share(1)
 Total Number of Shares Purchased As Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Maximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
July 1 – July 28, 2013 
 $
 
 $128,880,167
July 29 – August 25, 2013 673
 $42.85
 
 $128,880,167
August 26 – September 29, 2013 
 $
 
 $128,880,167
Total 673
 $42.85
 
 $128,880,167
 __________________
(1)

(1)
For the periodsperiod ended May 26 and June 30, August 25, 2013, the total number of shares purchased included 581 shares and 93 shares, respectively,were tendered by employees at an average price per share of $37.85 and $40.74, respectively, to satisfy tax withholding requirements on the vesting of restricted stock awards, which are not deducted from shares available to be purchased under our stock repurchase program. Shares tendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding requirements were considered purchased at the closing price of our common stock on the date of vesting.

(2)

(2)We may repurchase shares of our common stock under a plan authorized by our Board.Board of Directors. On April 30, 2013, the Board authorized a $100 million increase to our existing Board approved stock repurchase program. The stock repurchase program, which does not have a stated expiration date, authorizes us to make repurchases through open market purchases, accelerated share repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions.


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ITEM 6. Exhibits.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

3.1 Second Restated Articles of Incorporation of CEC Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) dated May 4, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-13687) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on May 6, 2010)
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company dated May 4, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-13687) as filed with the Commission on May 6, 2010)
4.1 Specimen form of Certificate representing $0.10 par value Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-13687) as filed with the Commission on October 29, 2009)
31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1** Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2** Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.

 __________________
*Filed herewith.
**    Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

  CEC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
August 1, 2013 
October 31, 2013 By: /s/ Tiffany B. Kice
  Tiffany B. Kice
  

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

  (Principal Financial Officer)
August 1,October 31, 2013  /s/ Laurie E. Priest
  Laurie E. Priest
  Vice President, Controller
  (Principal Accounting Officer)


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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

3.1 Second Restated Articles of Incorporation of CEC Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) dated May 4, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-13687) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on May 6, 2010)
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company dated May 4, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-13687) as filed with the Commission on May 6, 2010)
4.1 Specimen form of Certificate representing $0.10 par value Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-13687) as filed with the Commission on October 29, 2009)
31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1** Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2** Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.

  __________________
*Filed herewith.
**    Furnished herewith.