UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
FORM 10-Q


QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended December 27, 201725, 2019
Commission File Number 1-10275

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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWAREDE 75-1914582
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)
   
6820 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS, TEXAS3000 Olympus Blvd 75240
DallasTX75019
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(972)980-9917
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registeredOutstanding at January 24, 2020
Common Stock, $0.10 par valueEATNYSE37,406,847 shares
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yesx  ☒    No  o
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).    Yesx  ☒    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging“emerging growth company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated Filerx Accelerated filerFilero
Non-accelerated filerFilero(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting companyo
   Emerging growth companyo

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes o   No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


ClassOutstanding at January 29, 2018
Common Stock, $0.10 par value46,347,140 shares



BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ItemITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 December 27,
2017
 June 28,
2017
ASSETS   
Current Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$14,733
 $9,064
Accounts receivable, net90,777
 44,658
Inventories24,830
 24,997
Restaurant supplies46,829
 46,380
Prepaid expenses17,108
 19,226
Income taxes receivable197
 
Total current assets194,474
 144,325
Property and Equipment, at Cost:   
Land149,110
 149,098
Buildings and leasehold improvements1,665,451
 1,655,227
Furniture and equipment713,504
 713,228
Construction-in-progress10,047
 21,767
 2,538,112
 2,539,320
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,580,028) (1,538,706)
Net property and equipment958,084
 1,000,614
Other Assets:   
Goodwill164,148
 163,953
Deferred income taxes, net26,508
 37,029
Intangibles, net25,138
 27,512
Other32,193
 30,200
Total other assets247,987
 258,694
Total assets$1,400,545
 $1,403,633
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   
Current Liabilities:   
Current installments of long-term debt$8,265
 $9,649
Accounts payable92,163
 104,231
Gift card liability166,819
 126,482
Accrued payroll62,839
 70,281
Other accrued liabilities121,790
 111,515
Income taxes payable
 14,203
Total current liabilities451,876
 436,361
Long-term debt, less current installments1,365,255
 1,319,829
Other liabilities136,274
 141,124
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)
 
Shareholders’ Deficit:   
Common stock—250,000,000 authorized shares; $0.10 par value; 176,246,649 shares issued and 46,339,290 shares outstanding at December 27, 2017 and 176,246,649 shares issued and 48,440,721 shares outstanding at June 28, 201717,625
 17,625
Additional paid-in capital505,053
 502,074
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,202) (11,921)
Retained earnings2,625,638
 2,627,073
 3,143,114
 3,134,851
Less treasury stock, at cost (129,907,359 shares at December 27, 2017 and 127,805,928 shares at June 28, 2017)(3,695,974) (3,628,532)
Total shareholders’ deficit(552,860) (493,681)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit$1,400,545
 $1,403,633
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands,millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
  
Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods EndedThirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
 December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Revenues:        
Revenues       
Company sales $742,688
 $748,709
 $1,459,630
 $1,486,119
$847.5
 $761.5
 $1,611.4
 $1,489.8
Franchise and other revenues 23,712
 22,334
 46,160
 43,416
21.8
 29.2
 43.9
 54.7
Total revenues 766,400
 771,043
 1,505,790
 1,529,535
869.3
 790.7
 1,655.3
 1,544.5
Operating costs and expenses:        
Operating costs and expenses       
Company restaurants (excluding depreciation and amortization)               
Cost of sales 192,883
 193,537
 380,480
 385,839
223.1
 200.9
 426.9
 392.8
Restaurant labor 250,416
 248,692
 501,491
 499,262
291.8
 260.8
 560.3
 517.1
Restaurant expenses 188,649
 193,131
 376,778
 389,774
224.7
 205.7
 432.0
 404.7
Company restaurant expenses 631,948
 635,360
 1,258,749
 1,274,875
739.6
 667.4
 1,419.2
 1,314.6
Depreciation and amortization 37,655
 39,305
 76,175
 78,191
39.3
 36.1
 77.4
 73.1
General and administrative 33,088
 33,546
 65,446
 66,083
34.6
 35.4
 72.6
 69.2
Other gains and charges 9,261
 1,306
 22,415
 7,384
Other (gains) and charges12.3
 2.2
 11.4
 (8.9)
Total operating costs and expenses 711,952
 709,517
 1,422,785
 1,426,533
825.8
 741.1
 1,580.6
 1,448.0
Operating income 54,448
 61,526
 83,005
 103,002
43.5
 49.6
 74.7
 96.5
Interest expense 14,321
 13,641
 28,205
 22,450
Other, net (1,015) (383) (1,491) (682)
Interest expenses15.0
 15.4
 29.9
 31.0
Other (income), net(0.5) (0.8) (1.0) (1.6)
Income before provision for income taxes 41,142
 48,268
 56,291
 81,234
29.0
 35.0
 45.8
 67.1
Provision for income taxes 15,776
 13,631
 21,048
 23,364
1.1
 3.0
 3.0
 8.7
Net income $25,366
 $34,637
 $35,243
 $57,870
$27.9
 $32.0
 $42.8
 $58.4
               
Basic net income per share $0.55
 $0.70
 $0.74
 $1.11
$0.75
 $0.84
 $1.14
 $1.49
               
Diluted net income per share $0.54
 $0.69
 $0.74
 $1.09
$0.73
 $0.83
 $1.12
 $1.46
               
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 46,432
 49,833
 47,362
 52,339
37.4
 38.1
 37.4
 39.2
               
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 46,880
 50,480
 47,806
 53,028
38.1
 38.8
 38.1
 39.9
               
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Other comprehensive income (loss)       
Foreign currency translation adjustment $(198) $(1,664) $820
 $(2,145)$0.1
 $(0.6) $(0.1) $(0.3)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (198) (1,664) 820
 (2,145)0.1
 (0.6) (0.1) (0.3)
Comprehensive income $25,168
 $32,973
 $36,063
 $55,725
$28.0
 $31.4
 $42.7
 $58.1
        
Dividends per share $0.38
 $0.34
 $0.76
 $0.68

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 Unaudited  
 December 25,
2019
 June 26,
2019
ASSETS   
Current assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$12.0
 $13.4
Accounts receivable, net103.5
 55.0
Inventories26.2
 23.2
Restaurant supplies51.7
 47.1
Prepaid expenses21.8
 23.7
Income taxes receivable, net9.1
 14.6
Total current assets224.3
 177.0
Property and equipment, at cost   
Land34.9
 33.4
Buildings and leasehold improvements1,540.1
 1,454.6
Furniture and equipment781.3
 757.5
Construction-in-progress22.3
 19.2
 2,378.6
 2,264.7
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,555.6) (1,509.6)
Net property and equipment823.0
 755.1
Other assets   
Operating lease assets (Note 3)1,175.9
 
Goodwill (Note 2)189.6
 165.5
Deferred income taxes, net (Note 3)40.3
 112.0
Intangibles, net23.8
 22.3
Other26.8
 26.4
Total other assets1,456.4
 326.2
Total assets$2,503.7
 $1,258.3
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   
Current liabilities   
Accounts payable$92.1
 $97.5
Gift card liability148.3
 100.9
Accrued payroll71.6
 82.1
Operating lease liabilities (Note 3)119.9
 
Other accrued liabilities120.5
 141.1
Total current liabilities552.4
 421.6
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments1,290.2
 1,206.6
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion (Note 3)1,172.1
 
Deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions (Note 3)
 255.3
Other liabilities (Note 3)57.9
 153.0
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

 

Shareholders’ deficit   
Common stock (250.0 million authorized shares; $0.10 par value; 62.2 million shares issued and 37.4 million shares outstanding at December 25, 2019, and 176.2 million shares issued and 37.5 million shares outstanding at June 26, 2019)6.2
 17.6
Additional paid-in capital527.3
 522.0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5.7) (5.6)
Retained (deficit) earnings(364.7) 2,771.2
Treasury stock, at cost (24.8 million shares at December 25, 2019, and 138.7 million shares at June 26, 2019)(732.0) (4,083.4)
Total shareholders’ deficit(568.9) (778.2)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit$2,503.7
 $1,258.3

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)millions)
 Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:   
Net income$35,243
 $57,870
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization76,175
 78,191
Stock-based compensation6,287
 8,152
Deferred income taxes, net10,514
 (6,356)
Restructure charges and other impairments14,457
 8,000
Net loss (gain) on disposal of assets1,294
 (811)
Undistributed loss (earnings) on equity investments330
 (70)
Other1,700
 1,194
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable, net(37,214) (38,518)
Inventories(532) (829)
Restaurant supplies(1,062) (1,014)
Prepaid expenses2,012
 1,357
Other assets(160) (273)
Accounts payable(4,322) (4,424)
Gift card liability40,337
 52,651
Accrued payroll(7,453) (7,553)
Other accrued liabilities5,024
 8,062
Current income taxes(20,448) (13,636)
Other liabilities(2,473) 831
Net cash provided by operating activities119,709
 142,824
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:   
Payments for property and equipment(48,559) (60,055)
Proceeds from sale of assets325
 3,022
Insurance recoveries1,000
 
Proceeds from note receivable480
 
Net cash used in investing activities(46,754) (57,033)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:   
Borrowings on revolving credit facility320,000
 100,000
Payments on revolving credit facility(276,000) (138,000)
Purchases of treasury stock(71,792) (349,994)
Payments of dividends(35,445) (36,944)
Payments on long-term debt(5,091) (1,862)
Proceeds from issuances of treasury stock1,042
 3,837
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 350,000
Payments for debt issuance costs
 (10,216)
Net cash used in financing activities(67,286) (83,179)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents5,669
 2,612
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period9,064
 31,446
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$14,733
 $34,058
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Cash flows from operating activities   
Net income$42.8
 $58.4
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization77.4
 73.1
Stock-based compensation9.7
 7.2
Restructure charges and other impairments6.1
 8.4
Net loss (gain) on disposal of assets0.5
 (18.3)
Other1.3
 1.3
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable, net(48.7) (32.3)
Inventories(0.5) 0.1
Restaurant supplies(0.1) (0.2)
Prepaid expenses1.6
 (2.4)
Operating lease assets, net of liabilities(3.0) 
Deferred income taxes, net6.5
 (77.8)
Other assets(0.2) (0.2)
Accounts payable(4.7) 4.7
Gift card liability44.8
 42.1
Accrued payroll(10.8) (8.0)
Other accrued liabilities14.9
 (2.6)
Current income taxes4.4
 3.4
Other liabilities0.3
 (0.7)
Net cash provided by operating activities142.3
 56.2
Cash flows from investing activities   
Payments for property and equipment(51.4) (78.7)
Payments for franchise restaurant acquisitions(96.2) 
Proceeds from sale of assets0.3
 1.2
Proceeds from note receivable1.4
 1.3
Insurance recoveries
 1.4
Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions, net of related expenses
 458.0
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(145.9) 383.2
Cash flows from financing activities   
Borrowings on revolving credit facility463.0
 479.0
Payments on revolving credit facility(416.0) (713.0)
Purchases of treasury stock(11.3) (167.6)
Payments of dividends(29.0) (31.6)
Payments on long-term debt(5.0) (3.7)
Proceeds from issuances of treasury stock1.5
 2.8
Payments for debt issuance costs(1.0) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities2.2
 (434.1)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(1.4) 5.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period13.4
 10.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$12.0
 $16.2

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
References to “Brinker,” the "Company,“Company,” “we,” “us”“us,” and “our” in this Form 10-Q are references10-Q refer to Brinker International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and any predecessor companies of Brinker International, Inc.
Nature of Operations
Our unaudited consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) as of December 27, 201725, 2019 and June 28, 201726, 2019, and for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 27, 201725, 2019 and December 28, 201626, 2018, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We are principally engaged in the ownership, operation, development, and franchising of the Chili’s® Grill & Bar (“Chili’s”) and Maggiano’s Little Italy® (“Maggiano’s”) restaurant brands. At December 27, 2017,25, 2019, we owned, operated or franchised 1,6821,675 restaurants, consisting of 1,117 Company-owned restaurants and 558 franchised restaurants, located in the United States, and 3129 countries and two territories outside2 United States territories.
Basis of the United States.
The foreign currency translation adjustment included in comprehensive income on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income represents the unrealized impact of translating the financial statements of our Canadian restaurants and our Mexican joint venture (prior to divestiture) from their respective functional currencies to U.S. dollars. This amount is not included in net income and would only be realized upon disposition of the businesses. The accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") is presented on the consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, certain prior year balances in the consolidated balance sheets have been reclassified to conform with fiscal 2018 presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on our net income as previously reported and an immaterial impact on our prior year consolidated balance sheets.Presentation
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"(“GAAP”) and requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and costs and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
In March 2016,The foreign currency translation adjustment included in Comprehensive income in the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718). This update changedConsolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) represents the recognitionunrealized impact of excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies resulting fromtranslating the settlement of share-based awards from an adjustment to additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheets to an adjustment to the provision for income taxes on the consolidatedfinancial statements of comprehensiveour Canadian restaurants from Canadian dollars to United States dollars. This amount is not included in Net income and would only be realized upon disposition of our Canadian restaurants. The related Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) is applied on a prospective basis. This update also changed the classification of excess tax benefits from cash flows from financing activities to cash flows from operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows and is applied retrospectively.  This update was effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, which required us to adopt these provisionspresented in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.  Accordingly, we recognized a discrete tax benefit of $0.4 million in the provision for income taxes, which resulted in an increase in diluted net income per share of $0.01 in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the thirteen week period ended December 27, 2017. We recognized a discrete tax expense of $1.2 million in the provision for income taxes, which resulted in a decrease in diluted net income per share of $0.03, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the twenty-six week period ended December 27, 2017. The inclusion of excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies within our provision for income taxes will increase its volatility as the amount of excess tax benefits or tax deficiencies from share-based compensation awards depends on our stock price at the date the awards vest. In addition, we reclassified $1.7 million of excess tax benefits received in the first six months of fiscal 2017 from cash flows from financing activities to cash flows from operating activities on our consolidated statement of cash flows for the twenty-six week period ended December 28, 2016. The adoption of the other provisions in this update, including the accounting policy election for accounting for forfeitures, the amount an employer can withhold to cover income taxes and still qualify for equity classification and the classification of those taxes paid on the statement of cash flows, had no impact on our consolidated financial statements. We will continue to estimate forfeitures of share-based awards.Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary to fairly state the interim operating results, financial position and cash flows for the respective periods. However, these operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of AmericaGAAP, have been omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. The notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited)Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the notesNotes to the consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements contained in theour June 28, 201726, 2019 Form 10-K. We believe the disclosures are sufficient for interim financial reporting purposes. All amounts in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are presented in millions unless otherwise specified.

New Accounting Standards Adopted
ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) - In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, and subsequently amended this update by issuing additional ASU’s that provide clarification and further guidance around areas identified as potential implementation issues. These updates require a lessee to recognize in the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments and a corresponding right-of-use asset for virtually all leases, other than leases with a term of 12 months or less if the short-term lease exclusion expedient is elected. The updates also require additional disclosures about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. These updates were effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, which required us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Refer to Note 3 - Leases for disclosures about our adoption.
The impact of additional accounting standard updates that have not yet been adopted can be found at Note 15 - Effect of New Accounting Standards.


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2. CHILI’S RESTAURANT ACQUISITION
On September 5, 2019, we completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities related to 116 previously franchised Chili’s restaurants located in the Midwest United States. Pro-forma financial information of the acquisition is not presented due to the immaterial impact of the financial results of the acquired restaurants in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
The total purchase price of $99.0 million, excluding post-closing adjustments, was funded with borrowings from our existing credit facility. We accounted for this acquisition as a business combination. The results of operations, and assets and liabilities, of these restaurants are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) from the date of acquisition. The assets and liabilities of these restaurants are recorded at their preliminary fair values and are subject to revision as additional information about the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed becomes available. We expect the final purchase price allocation to be completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
The acquired restaurants are expected to generate approximately $300.0 million of annualized revenues which will be partially offset by the loss of average annualized royalty and advertising revenues of approximately $22.0 million. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019, since the acquisition date, these restaurants generated Company sales of $70.9 million and $86.2 million, respectively.
Net acquisition-related charges of $2.0 million and $1.5 million were recorded during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019, respectively, to Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). In the thirteen week period ended December 25, 2019, the net charges consisted of $1.6 million of professional services, transaction and transition related costs, and a $0.4 million true-up associated with the ERJ-Brinker sublease market valuations. In the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019, the net charges consisted of $3.1 million of professional services, transaction and transition related costs associated with the purchase, and $1.0 million of related franchise straight-line rent balances, net of market leasehold improvement adjustments that were fully recognized at the date of the acquisition, partially offset by $2.6 million of franchise deferred revenues balance that were fully recognized at date of acquisition.
The preliminary amounts recorded for the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities at the acquisition date are as follows:
 Fair Value September 5, 2019
Current assets(1)
$7.3
Property and equipment60.6
Operating lease assets163.5
Reacquired franchise rights(2)
6.5
Goodwill(3)
24.2
Other assets1.1
Total assets acquired263.2
Current liabilities(4)
10.2
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion158.3
Total liabilities assumed168.5
Net assets acquired(5)
$94.7
(1)
Current assets included petty cash, inventory, and restaurant supplies.
(2)
Reacquired franchise rights have a weighted average amortization period of approximately 8 years.
(3)
Goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The portion of the purchase price attributable to goodwill represents the benefits expected as a result of the acquisition, including sales and unit growth opportunities, and the benefit of the assembled workforce of the acquired restaurants.


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(4)
Current liabilities included current portion of operating lease liabilities, gift card liability and accrued property tax.
(5)
Net assets acquired at fair value are equal to the total purchase price of $99.0 million, less $1.6 million of closing adjustments and $2.8 million allocated to prepayment of leases entered into between us and the franchisee (refer to Note 3 - Leases for more information), partially offset by $0.1 million related to net favorable market valuation adjustment recognized on pre-existing subleases that were terminated on the transaction date.
3. LEASES
As of December 25, 2019, 1,074 of our 1,117 Company-owned restaurant facilities were leased. We typically lease our restaurant facilities through ground leases (where we lease land only, but own the building) or retail leases (where we lease the land/retail space and building). Our leased restaurants typically have an initial lease term of 10 to 20 years, with one or more renewal terms typically ranging from 1 to 10 years. The leases typically provide for a fixed rental or a fixed rental plus percentage rentals based on sales volume. In addition to our restaurant facilities, we also lease our corporate headquarters location and certain technology and other restaurant equipment. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material covenant restrictions.
Adoption of ASC 842
Transition and Practical Expedient Elections
We adopted FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”), from the previous guidance ASC Topic 840, Leases (“Legacy GAAP”) effective June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020. We adopted ASC 842 using the alternative transition method, such that our fiscal 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) reflect ASC 842, while our prior period Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) were prepared under Legacy GAAP and have not been restated. In connection with the adoption of ASC 842, we elected the following practical expedients and policies:
Package of practical expedients - the election of this package allowed us to carry forward our historical lease classification and our assessment of whether a contract is or contains a lease for any leases that existed prior to the adoption of ASC 842.
Combine lease and non-lease components policy - we elected for all classes of underlying leased assets to account for lease and non-lease components (such as common area maintenance) and include executory costs (such as property taxes and insurance) to combine as a single lease component.
Short-term lease policy - we elected the short-term lease exemption from balance sheet recognition for all classes of underlying assets with an initial term of 12 months or less and that do not include an option to purchase the underlying asset that we are reasonably certain to exercise. Short-term leases are expensed as incurred in Restaurant expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient that permitted a reassessment of lease terms for existing leases.
Lease Accounting Policy under ASC 842
ASC 842 requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet at lease commencement the lease assets and related lease liabilities for the rights and obligations created by operating and finance leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. The lease term commences on the date the lessor makes the underlying property available, irrespective of when lease payments begin under the contract. When determining the lease term at commencement, we consider both termination and renewal option periods available, and only include the period for which failure to renew the lease imposes a penalty on us in such an amount that renewal, or termination options, appear to be reasonably certain.
Our lease liability will generally be based on the present value of the lease payments, consisting of fixed costs and certain rent escalations, using our incremental borrowing rate applicable to the lease term. The right-of-use lease asset will generally be based on the lease liability, adjusted for amounts related to other lease-related assets and liabilities.


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Our adjustments typically include prepaid rent, straight-line rent for timing differences between payment streams and lease term, landlord contributions that are recorded when received as a reduction to the asset, and favorable or unfavorable lease purchase price adjustments. Additionally, upon adoption, we also recorded partial impairments of certain lease assets with an adjustment to Retained earnings related to previously impaired properties.
The interest rates used in our lease contracts are not implicit. We have derived our incremental borrowing rate using the interest rate we would pay on our existing borrowings, adjusted for the effect of designating collateral and the lease terms. The reasonably certain lease term and incremental borrowing rate for each lease requires judgment by management and can impact the classification and accounting for a lease as operating or finance, as well as the value of the lease asset and liability.
The lease asset carrying amounts are assessed for impairment semi-annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, in accordance with our long-lived asset impairment policy. We monitor for events or changes in circumstances that require reassessment of lease classification. When a reassessment results in the re-measurement of a lease liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the lease asset.
Variable lease costs are expensed as incurred in Restaurant expenses related to restaurant properties or General and administrative for our corporate headquarters, respectively, in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited), and are not included in lease liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). Contingent rent represents payment of variable lease obligations based on a percentage of sales, as defined by the terms of the applicable lease, for certain restaurant facilities and is recorded at the point in time we determine that it is probable that such sales levels will be achieved. Additionally, we have certain leases which periodically reset to a specified index, such leases are initially recorded using the index that existed at lease commencement. Subsequent index changes are recorded as variable rental payments. Maintenance and property tax expenses are accounted for on an accrual basis as variable lease costs.
Operating lease expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term in Restaurant expenses for restaurant properties, or General and administrative for our corporate headquarters, in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited), respectively.
Finance lease expenses arerecognized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the useful life of the leased asset or the lease term and the expenses are recognized in Depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). Interest on each finance lease liability is recorded to Interest expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited).


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Financial Statement Impact of ASC 842 Adoption
The adoption of ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle. The adoption did not have a significant impact in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited). Upon adoption, there was a material increase in Total assets and Total liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) primarily due to the recognition of operating lease assets and related lease liabilities where we are the lessee. The table below reflects the balance sheet adoption impact related to ASC 842 as an adjustment at June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020 (condensed, unaudited):
 Legacy GAAP ASC 842 Cumulative Adjustments ASC 842
 June 26, 2019  June 27, 2019
ASSETS     
Current assets(1)
$177.0
 $0.3
 $177.3
Other assets     
Operating lease assets(2)

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

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

 1,044.9
 1,044.9
Deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions(5)
255.3
 (255.3) 
Other liabilities(1)
153.0
 (92.6) 60.4
Retained earnings2,771.2
 195.9
 2,967.1
(1)
The following prior lease balances were reclassified into Operating lease assets upon adoption of ASC 842:
Current assets adjustment related to the prepaid rent.
Intangibles, net adjustment related to the favorable lease asset position.
Other accrued liabilities and Other liabilities balances adjustments related to the current and long-term portions of straight-line rent balances, unfavorable lease liability positions, exit-related lease accruals, and landlord contributions.
Additionally, Other accrued liabilities included $19.3 million of deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions that was eliminated as a cumulative effect adjustment to Retained earnings upon adoption, refer to (5) below for more details. Refer to Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities for June 26, 2019 balance details.
(2)
Operating lease assets represents the capitalization of operating lease assets equal to the amount of recognized operating lease liability as described in (4) below, adjusted by the net carrying amounts described in (1) above, and $15.5 million related to the impairment of certain operating lease assets for restaurant facilities previously fully impaired under our long-lived asset impairment policy that were recorded to Retained earnings.
(3)
Deferred income taxes, net was reduced by $68.6 million related to the elimination of the deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions as described in (5) below, partially offset by $3.5 million related to the impact of adopting ASC 842 and recording the operating lease assets and liabilities.
(4)
Operating lease liabilities, both current and long-term, represents the liabilities based on the present value of the lease payments, consisting of fixed costs and certain rent escalations, using our incremental borrowing rate applicable to the lease term upon date of adoption.


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(5)
Deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions balance of $255.3 million, the related short-term deferred gain balance recorded within Other accrued liabilities of $19.3 million, and the associated Deferred income taxes, net of $68.6 million as described in (3) above, were eliminated upon ASC 842 adoption into Retained earnings as required by ASC 842 using the alternative transition method. No further gain will be amortized to Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income effective fiscal 2020.
Lease Amounts Included in the Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended December 25, 2019
Consolidated Balance Sheet Disclosure of Lease Amounts
The following table includes a detail of lease asset and liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited):
 December 25, 2019
 
Finance
Leases(1)
 
Operating
Leases(2)
 Total Leases
Lease assets$66.7
 $1,175.9
 $1,242.6
      
Current lease liabilities10.5
 119.9
 130.4
Long-term lease liabilities74.8
 1,172.1
 1,246.9
Total lease liabilities$85.3
 $1,292.0
 $1,377.3
(1)
Finance lease assets are recorded in Property and equipment, at cost, and the related current and long-term lease liabilities are recorded within Other accrued liabilities and Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments, respectively.
(2)
Operating lease assets are recorded in Operating lease assets and the related current and long-term lease liabilities are recorded within Operating lease liabilities and Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion, respectively.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Disclosure of Lease Amounts
The components of lease expense, including variable lease costs primarily consisting of rent based on a percentage of sales, common area maintenance and real estate tax charges, and short-term lease expenses for leases with lease terms less than twelve months are included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) as follows:
 Thirteen Week Period Ended December 25, 2019 Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019
Operating lease cost$41.9
 $79.2
Finance lease amortization3.1
 5.7
Finance lease interest1.1
 2.0
Short-term lease cost0.5
 0.7
Variable lease cost15.1
 28.3
Sublease (income)(1.2) (2.3)
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Disclosure of Lease Amounts
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) is as follows:
 Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities 
Cash paid related to lease liabilities 
Operating leases$83.2
Finance leases2.0
Cash flows from financing activities 
Cash paid related to lease liabilities 
Finance leases5.0
Non-cash lease assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities 
Operating leases(1)
203.2
Finance leases(1)
41.9
(1)
New lease assets obtained, net of lease liabilities primarily related to the new and assumed operating and finance leases from the Chili’s restaurant acquisition. Refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition and “Significant Changes in Leases during the Period” section below for more information.
Weighted Average Lease Term and Discount Rate
Other information related to leases is as follows:
 December 25, 2019
 Finance Leases Operating Leases
Weighted average remaining lease term11.3 years
 11.9 years
Weighted average discount rate5.4% 4.3%

Lease Maturity Analysis
As of December 25, 2019, accounted for and presented under ASC 842 guidance, the discounted future minimum lease payments on finance and operating leases, as well as sublease income were as follows:
 December 25, 2019
Fiscal YearFinance Leases Operating Leases Sublease Income
Remainder of 2020$7.3
 $86.8
 $(1.6)
202114.0
 170.0
 (3.3)
202212.4
 163.5
 (3.2)
202310.8
 152.6
 (2.5)
20249.7
 142.6
 (1.8)
Thereafter60.8
 978.4
 (6.3)
Total minimum lease payments115.0
 1,693.9
 $(18.7)
Less: Imputed interest29.7
 401.9
  
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As of June 26, 2019, as previously disclosed in our fiscal 2019 Form 10-K under Legacy GAAP, undiscounted future minimum lease payments on both capital and operating leases were as follows:
 June 26, 2019
Fiscal YearCapital Leases 
Operating Leases(2)
2020$12.3
 $156.8
202110.1
 154.5
20228.2
 148.6
20236.7
 137.7
20246.0
 127.6
Thereafter17.4
 771.7
Total minimum lease payments(1)
60.7
 $1,496.9
Imputed interest (average rate of 6.18%)(12.3)  
Present value of minimum lease payments48.4
  
Less current capital lease obligations(9.7)  
Long-term capital lease obligations$38.7
  
(1)
Total minimum lease payments were not reduced by minimum sublease rentals to be received in the future under non-cancelable subleases. The total of undiscounted future sublease rentals was approximately $22.0 million and $14.6 million for capital and operating subleases, respectively, as of June 26, 2019.
(2)
Operating lease expenses for the fifty-two weeks ended June 26, 2019, recorded under Legacy GAAP, totaled $158.6 million, which included $141.7 million for straight-lined minimum rent, $3.3 million for contingent rent, and $13.6 million of other rent-related expenses.
Significant Changes in Leases during the Period
As part of the Chili’s restaurant acquisition in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we assumed and entered into 90 new operating leases included in the balances at December 25, 2019. The leases were recorded net of preliminary purchase price accounting adjustments and prepaid rent. At December 25, 2019, the balances associated with these new leases in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) include Operating lease assets of $168.8 million, Operating lease liabilities of $5.1 million, and Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion of $161.4 million.
Additionally related to this transaction, we entered into 12 new finance leases with the initial terms of approximately 11 years, plus renewal options. At December 25, 2019, the balances associated with these finance leases in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) include Buildings and leasehold improvements of $25.4 million, Other accrued liabilities of $0.6 million, and Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments of $24.8 million. Refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for information about the acquisition.
Pre-Commencement Leases
In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we executed 1 finance lease for Chili’s table-top devices with an initial term of 3 years beginning once all devices have been received, plus one 3-year renewal option. We began receiving the table-top devices in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 and will continue over the remaining course of fiscal 2020. The lease balances at December 25, 2019 related to the devices received through end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020 are included in the finance lease balances in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). The undiscounted fixed payments over the initial term of the lease, net of lease incentives for the remaining devices not received by December 25, 2019 is $23.6 million.
Additionally, we have executed 2 leases for new Chili’s locations with undiscounted fixed payments over the initial term of $7.2 million. These leases are expected to commence during the next 12 months and are expected to have an economic lease term of 20 years. These leases will commence when the landlords make the property available to us for new restaurant construction. We will assess the reasonably certain lease term at the lease commencement date.


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Fiscal 2019 Sale Leaseback Transactions
Restaurant Properties Sale Leaseback Transactions
In the thirteen week period ended December 26, 2018, we completed sale leaseback transactions of 4 restaurant properties which were sold for aggregate consideration of $10.6 million. The balances attributable to the restaurant assets sold included Land of $2.9 million, Buildings and leasehold improvements of $6.8 million, certain fixtures included in Furniture and equipment of $0.3 million, and Accumulated depreciation of $5.7 million. The total gain was $6.3 million and the net proceeds from these sale leaseback transactions were used to repay borrowings on our revolving credit facility.
In the twenty-six week period ended December 26, 2018, we completed sale leaseback transactions of 145 restaurant properties which were sold for aggregate consideration of $466.3 million. The balances attributable to the restaurant assets sold included Land of $106.5 million, Buildings and leasehold improvements of $224.4 million, certain fixtures included in Furniture and equipment of $9.6 million, and Accumulated depreciation of $169.6 million. The total gain was $295.4 million and the net proceeds from these sale leaseback transactions were used to repay borrowings on our revolving credit facility.
Lease Details
The initial terms of all leases included in the sale leaseback transactions were for 15 years, plus renewal options at our discretion. All of these leases were determined to be operating leases. Rent expenses associated with these operating leases were recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms under Legacy GAAP during fiscal 2019. As of June 26, 2019, the straight-line rent accrual balance of $62.3 million was included in Other accrued liabilities (current portion) and Other liabilities (long-term portion) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) which included $2.8 million associated with these operating leases that were reclassified into the Operating lease assets balance upon adoption of ASC 842 effective June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020.
Gain and Deferred Gain Recognition
Infiscal 2019, we recognized the portion of the gross gain in excess of the present value of the future minimum lease payments, and deferred the remainder of the gain to be recognized straight-line in proportion to the operating lease terms. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018, $4.4 million and $17.7 million of the gain was recognized to Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited), respectively. As of June 26, 2019, the remaining balance of the deferred gain of $274.6 million was recorded in Other accrued liabilities (current portion) and Deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions (long-term portion) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). The deferred gain balance was eliminated through the cumulative effect adjustment to Retained earnings effective June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020, upon the adoption of ASC 842. Refer above for ASC 842 adoption details. For any future sale leaseback transactions under the ASC 842 guidance, the gain, adjusted for any off-market terms, will be recognized immediately in most cases.


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4. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Deferred Development and Franchise Fees
Our deferred development and franchise fees consist of the unrecognized fees received from franchisees. Recognition of these fees in subsequent periods is based on satisfaction of the contractual performance obligations of the active contracts with franchisees. We also expect to earn subsequent period royalties and advertising fees related to our franchise contracts; however, these future revenues are not yet determinable due to unsatisfied performance obligations based upon a sales-based measure.
The unrecognized fees received from franchisees are classified within Other accrued liabilities (current portion) and Other liabilities (long-term portion) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). A summary of significant changes to the related deferred balance during the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019 is presented below, followed by the revenues expected to be recognized in the subsequent periods based on current information.
 Deferred Development and Franchise Fees
Balance at June 26, 2019$16.2
Additions0.5
Amount recognized for Chili’s restaurant acquisition(1)
(2.6)
Amount recognized to Franchise and other revenues(0.8)
Balance at December 25, 2019$13.3

(1)
Deferred development and franchise fees remaining balances associated with the 116 Chili’s restaurants acquired from a franchisee at the September 5, 2019 acquisition date were recognized in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited).
Fiscal YearDevelopment and Franchise Fees Revenue Recognition
Remainder of 2020$0.6
20211.1
20221.0
20231.0
20241.0
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5. OTHER GAINS AND CHARGES
Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) consist of the following:
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Restaurant impairment charges$4.6
 $1.0
 $4.6
 $1.0
Restaurant closure charges2.9
 2.1
 3.1
 3.8
Acquisition of franchise restaurants costs, net of (gains)2.0
 
 1.5
 
Remodel-related costs0.8
 2.6
 1.5
 3.1
Corporate headquarters relocation charges0.3
 0.5
 0.7
 1.0
Severance and other benefit charges0.3
 
 0.5
 
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss(0.3) 0.7
 (0.1) (0.1)
(Gain) on sale of assets, net(0.1) (0.8) (0.1) (0.8)
Property damages, net of (insurance recoveries)
 0.2
 0.3
 (0.6)
Sale leaseback (gain), net of transaction charges
 (4.4) 
 (17.7)
Lease modification net charge (gain)
 
 (3.1) 
Cyber security incident charges
 
 
 0.4
Other1.8
 0.3
 2.5
 1.0
 $12.3
 $2.2
 $11.4
 $(8.9)

Fiscal 2020
Restaurant impairment charges during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 primarily related to the long-lived and operating lease assets of 10 underperforming Chili’s restaurants.
Restaurant closure charges during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 primarily related to leases on certain closed Chili’s restaurant locations.
Acquisition of franchise restaurants costs, net of (gains) during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 related to the 116 restaurants acquired from a franchisee, refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for details.
Remodel-related costs during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 were recorded related to existing fixed asset write-offs associated with the Chili’s remodel project.
Corporate headquarters relocation charges during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 related to costs associated with the previous corporate headquarters location.
Severance and other benefit charges during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 related to the elimination of certain corporate and Chili’s roles.
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss related to the CMR note denominated in pesos received from the sale of our equity interest in our Chili’s joint venture in Mexico in the second quarter of fiscal 2018. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019, the value of the peso increased as compared to the United States dollar resulting in a foreign currency transaction gain.
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Lease modification net charge (gain) during the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019 included the first quarter of fiscal 2020 gain related to the lease termination of a previously impaired Chili’s operating lease.
(Gain) on sale of assets, net during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 included gain recognized on the sale of liquor license.
Fiscal 2019
Sale leaseback (gain), net of transaction charges during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018 included gains of $4.6 million and $24.7 million, respectively, associated with the transactions, less transaction costs incurred of $0.2 million and $7.0 million, respectively, related to professional services, legal and accounting fees. Refer to Note 3 - Leases for further details on this transaction.
(Gain) on sale of assets, net during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018 included $0.8 million of gain recognized on the sale of land in Scottsdale, AZ and Pensacola, FL.
Remodel-related costs during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018 were recorded related to existing fixed asset write-offs associated with the Chili’s remodel project.
Restaurant closure charges during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018 were primarily related to Chili’s lease termination charges and certain Chili’s restaurant closure costs.
Restaurant impairment charges during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018 were primarily related to the long-lived assets of 2 underperforming Chili’s restaurants.
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018 included a $0.7 million loss and $0.1 million gain, respectively, resulting from the change in value of the Mexican peso as compared to that of the United States dollar on our Mexican peso denominated note receivable.
Corporate headquarters relocation charges during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018 included $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of accelerated depreciation on certain leasehold improvements associated with the leased portion of our previous corporate headquarters property which closed in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
Property damages, net of (insurance recoveries) during the thirteen week period ended December 26, 2018 included $0.2 million of expenses incurred associated with storm damages at certain restaurant locations. Property damages, net of (insurance recoveries) during twenty-six week period ended December 26, 2018included $0.6 million of insurance proceeds received related to a previously filed fire claim, partially offset by expenses incurred associated with storm damages at certain restaurant locations.
Cyber security incident charges during the twenty-six week period ended December 26, 2018 of $0.4 million were recorded related to professional services associated with our response to the fourth quarter fiscal 2018 incident that are not believed to be covered by our insurance coverage. Refer to Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies for more information.
6. INCOME TAXES
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Effective income tax rate3.8% 8.6% 6.6% 13.0%

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Fiscal 2020
Our fiscal 2020 effective income tax rates for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 were lower than the federal statutory rate due to the favorable impact of the FICA tax credit.
Fiscal 2019
Our fiscal 2019 effective income tax rates for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018 were lower than the federal statutory rate due to the favorable impact from the FICA tax credit, partially offset by the impact of the sale leaseback transactions. The sale leaseback transactions gains, as described in Note 3 - Leases, were recognized for tax purposes when each transaction was completed during fiscal 2019.
During the twenty-six week period ended December 26, 2018, the taxes on the gains related to the sale leaseback transactions, as described in Note 3 - Leases, of $75.0 million were recognized for tax purposes when the transactions were completed. Also during the twenty-six week period ended December 26, 2018, we paid $67.1 million of the taxes.
7. NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing netNet income by the Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of dilutedDiluted net income per share, the basicBasic weighted average number of shares outstanding is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted share awards. Stock options and restricted share awards with an anti-dilutive effect are not included in the dilutiveDiluted net income per share calculation.
Basic weighted average shares outstanding isare reconciled to dilutedDiluted weighted average shares outstanding as follows (in thousands):follows:
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 December 25, 2019 December 26, 2018
Basic weighted average shares outstanding37.4
 38.1
 37.4
 39.2
Dilutive stock options0.1
 0.2
 0.1
 0.2
Dilutive restricted shares0.6
 0.5
 0.6
 0.5
 0.7
 0.7
 0.7
 0.7
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding38.1
 38.8
 38.1
 39.9
        
Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect on diluted net income per share1.1
 0.8
 1.2
 0.9
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 27, 2017 December 28, 2016 December 27, 2017 December 28, 2016
Basic weighted average shares outstanding46,432
 49,833
 47,362
 52,339
Dilutive stock options95
 223
 89
 235
Dilutive restricted shares353
 424
 355
 454
 448
 647
 444
 689
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding46,880
 50,480
 47,806
 53,028
        
Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect on diluted net income per share1,393
 890
 1,403
 959


3. INCOME TAXES
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017 with an effective date of January 1, 2018. The enactment date occurred prior to the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and therefore the federal statutory tax rate changes stipulated by the Tax Act were reflected in the current quarter. The Tax Act lowered the federal statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. Brinker’s federal statutory tax rate for fiscal 2018 is now 28% representing a blended tax rate for the current fiscal year based on the number of days in the fiscal year before and after the effective date. For subsequent years, our federal statutory tax rate will be 21%. In accordance with ASC 740, we re-measured our deferred tax accounts as of the enactment date using the new federal statutory tax rate and recognized the change as a discrete item in the provision for income taxes. The Company's deferred tax position is a net asset and as a result, the reduction in the federal statutory tax rate resulted in a one-time non-cash adjustment to our net deferred tax balance of $8.7 million with a corresponding increase to the provision for income taxes in the second quarter of fiscal 2018. Our accumulated foreign earnings and profits are in a loss position and therefore no taxes are applicable related to a deemed repatriation.
A reconciliation between the reported provision for income taxes and the amount computed by applying our federal statutory income tax rate of 28% to income before provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands):
 Thirteen Week Period Ended December 27, 2017 Twenty-six Week Period Ended December 27, 2017
Income tax expense at statutory rate$11,520
 $15,761
FICA tax credit(4,555) (6,232)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit1,362
 1,863
Stock based compensation excess tax (windfall) shortfall(400) 1,170
Revaluation of deferred taxes8,738
 8,738
Other(889) (252)
 $15,776
 $21,048




4. OTHER GAINS AND CHARGES
Other gains and charges consist of the following (in thousands):
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
 December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
Restaurant closure charges$4,306
 $321
 $4,544
 $2,827
Restaurant impairment charges1,974
 1,851
 9,133
 1,851
Lease guarantee charges1,433
 
 1,433
 
Foreign currency transaction loss882
 
 882
 
Hurricane-related costs572
 
 5,220
 
Accelerated depreciation483
 
 966
 
Gain on the sale of assets, net(348) (2,569) (303) (2,569)
Information technology restructuring
 209
 
 2,700
Severance
 
 
 293
Other(41) 1,494
 540
 2,282
 $9,261
 $1,306
 $22,415
 $7,384
Fiscal 2018
During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we recorded restaurant closure charges of $4.3 million primarily related to lease termination charges and other costs associated with the closure of nine underperforming Chili's restaurants in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 located in Alberta, Canada. Alberta has an oil dependent economy and has experienced an economic recession in recent years related to lower oil production. The slower economy has negatively affected traffic at the restaurants. The decision to close these restaurants was driven by management’s belief that the long-term profitability of these restaurants would not meet our required level of return. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, we recorded asset impairment charges of $7.2 million primarily related to the long-lived assets and reacquired franchise rights of nine underperforming Chili's restaurants located in Alberta, Canada. These restaurants were closed in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we recorded restaurant impairment charges of $2.0 million primarily related to the long-lived assets of certain underperforming Maggiano's and Chili's restaurants that will continue to operate. See Note 8 for fair value disclosures. We also recorded lease guarantee charges of $1.4 million related to leases that were assigned to a divested brand. For additional lease guarantee disclosures, see Note 11 - Contingencies.
On October 13, 2017, we sold our Dutch subsidiary that held our equity interest in our Chili's joint venture in Mexico to the franchise partner in the joint venture, CMR, S.A.B. de C.V. for $18.0 million. We recorded a gain of $0.2 million which includes the recognition of $5.4 million of foreign currency translation losses reclassified from AOCL consisting of $5.9 million of foreign currency translation losses from previous years, partially offset by $0.5 million of current year foreign currency translation gains. The consideration for the shares will be paid in 72 equal installments, with one installment payment made at closing and the other payments to be made over 71 months pursuant to a promissory note. The note is denominated in pesos and is re-measured at the end of each period resulting in a gain or loss from foreign currency exchange rate changes. We recorded a $0.9 million foreign currency transaction loss in the second quarter due to the decline in the exchange rate for the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar. The current portion of the note which represents the cash payments to be received over the next 12 months is included within accounts receivable, net while the long-term portion of the note is included within other assets.
We incurred expenses associated with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma primarily related to employee relief payments and inventory spoilage. Our restaurants were closed in the areas affected by these disasters and our team members were unable to work. These payments were made to assist our team members during these crises and to promote retention. We carry insurance coverage for these types of natural disasters and are working closely with our insurance provider to determine what, if any, costs are recoverable related to the losses recorded as well as our loss of revenues.
Fiscal 2017
During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, we recorded a $2.6 million gain on the sale of property, partially offset by restaurant impairment charges of $1.9 million primarily related to the long-lived assets and reacquired franchise rights of six underperforming Chili's restaurants which continue to operate. See Note 8 for fair value disclosures.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we recorded restaurant closure charges of $2.5 million primarily related to lease termination charges for restaurants closed during the quarter. Additionally, we incurred $2.5 million of professional fees and severance associated with our information technology restructuring.
5.8. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our operating segments are Chili'sChili’s and Maggiano's.Maggiano’s. The Chili’s segment includes the results of our company-ownedCompany-owned Chili’s restaurants in the U.S.United States and Canada as well as the results from our domestic and international franchise business.businesses. The Maggiano’s segment includes the results of our company-ownedCompany-owned Maggiano’s restaurants.restaurants in the United States as well as the results from our domestic franchise business.
Company sales are derived principally frominclude revenues generated by the salesoperation of food and beverages.Company-owned restaurants including gift card redemptions. Franchise and other revenues primarily includes royalties, developmentinclude Royalties and Franchise fees franchiseand other revenues. Franchise fees and other revenues include Maggiano’s banquet service charge income, advertising fees, gift card breakage, and discounts,gift card equalization, gift card discount costs from third-party gift card sales, digital entertainment revenue, Chili'srevenues, delivery fee income, franchise and development fees, retail food product royaltiesroyalty revenues, and delivery feemerchandise income. We do not rely on any major customers as a source of sales, and the customers and long-lived assets of our operating segments are predominantly in the U.S.United States. There were no material transactions amongst our operating segments.
Our chief operating decision maker uses operatingOperating income as the measure for assessing performance of our operating segments. Operating income includes revenues and expenses directly attributable to segment-level results of operations. Company restaurant expenses include food and beverage costs of sales, restaurant labor costs and restaurant expenses,


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including advertising expenses. The following tables reconcile our segment results to our consolidated results reported in accordance with GAAP (in thousands):GAAP:
 Thirteen Week Period Ended December 27, 2017Thirteen Week Period Ended December 25, 2019
 Chili's Maggiano's Other Consolidated
Chili’s(1)
 Maggiano’s Other Consolidated
Company sales $623,593
 $119,095
 $
 $742,688
$728.4
 $119.1
 $
 $847.5
Royalties9.9
 
 
 9.9
Franchise fees and other revenues4.8
 7.1
 
 11.9
Franchise and other revenues 16,523
 7,189
 
 23,712
14.7
 7.1
 
 21.8
Total revenues 640,116
 126,284
 
 766,400
743.1
 126.2
 
 869.3
               
Company restaurant expenses (a) 533,936
 97,888
 124
 631,948
Company restaurant expenses640.3
 99.2
 0.1
 739.6
Depreciation and amortization 31,003
 4,022
 2,630
 37,655
32.1
 4.0
 3.2
 39.3
General and administrative 9,264
 1,469
 22,355
 33,088
8.5
 1.5
 24.6
 34.6
Other gains and charges 5,920
 983
 2,358
 9,261
Other (gains) and charges10.6
 
 1.7
 12.3
Total operating costs and expenses 580,123
 104,362
 27,467
 711,952
691.5
 104.7
 29.6
 825.8
        
Operating income (loss) $59,993
 $21,922
 $(27,467) $54,448
51.6
 21.5
 (29.6) 43.5
Interest expenses1.1
 
 13.9
 15.0
Other (income), net(0.1) 
 (0.4) (0.5)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes$50.6
 $21.5
 $(43.1) $29.0
 Thirteen Week Period Ended December 28, 2016Thirteen Week Period Ended December 26, 2018
 Chili's Maggiano's Other ConsolidatedChili’s Maggiano’s Other Consolidated
Company sales $632,085
 $116,624
 $
 $748,709
$640.6
 $120.9
 $
 $761.5
Royalties13.2
 
 
 13.2
Franchise fees and other revenues8.5
 7.5
 
 16.0
Franchise and other revenues 15,278
 7,056
 
 22,334
21.7
 7.5
 
 29.2
Total revenues 647,363
 123,680
 
 771,043
662.3
 128.4
 
 790.7
               
Company restaurant expenses (a) 537,170
 98,098
 92
 635,360
Company restaurant expenses567.1
 100.1
 0.2
 667.4
Depreciation and amortization 32,643
 4,055
 2,607
 39,305
29.5
 3.9
 2.7
 36.1
General and administrative 9,414
 1,688
 22,444
 33,546
9.1
 1.5
 24.8
 35.4
Other gains and charges 2,943
 12
 (1,649) 1,306
Other (gains) and charges1.4
 
 0.8
 2.2
Total operating costs and expenses 582,170
 103,853
 23,494
 709,517
607.1
 105.5
 28.5
 741.1
        
Operating income (loss) $65,193
 $19,827
 $(23,494) $61,526
55.2
 22.9
 (28.5) 49.6
Interest expenses0.7
 0.1
 14.6
 15.4
Other (income), net
 
 (0.8) (0.8)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes$54.5
 $22.8
 $(42.3) $35.0



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 Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 27, 2017Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019
 Chili's Maggiano's Other Consolidated
Chili’s(1)
 Maggiano’s Other Consolidated
Company sales $1,251,197
 $208,433
 $
 $1,459,630
$1,405.9
 $205.5
 $
 $1,611.4
Royalties21.7
 0.1
 
 21.8
Franchise fees and other revenues11.1
 11.0
 
 22.1
Franchise and other revenues 34,788
 11,372
 
 46,160
32.8
 11.1
 
 43.9
Total revenues 1,285,985
 219,805
 
 1,505,790
1,438.7
 216.6
 
 1,655.3
               
Company restaurant expenses (a) 1,075,282
 183,196
 271
 1,258,749
Company restaurant expenses1,236.6
 182.3
 0.3
 1,419.2
Depreciation and amortization 62,807
 8,072
 5,296
 76,175
62.8
 8.0
 6.6
 77.4
General and administrative 18,842
 2,782
 43,822
 65,446
17.6
 3.2
 51.8
 72.6
Other gains and charges 18,069
 771
 3,575
 22,415
Other (gains) and charges9.0
 0.1
 2.3
 11.4
Total operating costs and expenses 1,175,000
 194,821
 52,964
 1,422,785
1,326.0
 193.6
 61.0
 1,580.6
Operating income (loss)112.7
 23.0
 (61.0) 74.7
Interest expenses2.0
 
 27.9
 29.9
Other (income), net(0.3) 
 (0.7) (1.0)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes$111.0
 $23.0
 $(88.2) $45.8
               
Operating income (loss) $110,985
 $24,984
 $(52,964) $83,005
        
Segment assets $1,136,225
 $155,525
 $108,795
 $1,400,545
Segment assets(2)
$2,114.1
 $255.9
 $133.7
 $2,503.7
Segment goodwill151.2
 38.4
 
 189.6
Payments for property and equipment 40,785
 4,208
 3,566
 48,559
42.4
 4.2
 4.8
 51.4
 Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 26, 2018
 Chili’s Maggiano’s Other Consolidated
Company sales$1,280.9
 $208.9
 $
 $1,489.8
Royalties26.1
 
 
 26.1
Franchise fees and other revenues17.1
 11.5
 
 28.6
Franchise and other revenues43.2
 11.5
 
 54.7
Total revenues1,324.1
 220.4
 
 1,544.5
        
Company restaurant expenses1,130.2
 184.0
 0.4
 1,314.6
Depreciation and amortization60.0
 7.9
 5.2
 73.1
General and administrative17.9
 3.2
 48.1
 69.2
Other (gains) and charges(3)
(10.9) 
 2.0
 (8.9)
Total operating costs and expenses1,197.2
 195.1
 55.7
 1,448.0
Operating income (loss)126.9
 25.3
 (55.7) 96.5
Interest expenses1.7
 0.2
 29.1
 31.0
Other (income), net
 
 (1.6) (1.6)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes$125.2
 $25.1
 $(83.2) $67.1
        
Payments for property and equipment$58.8
 $6.4
 $13.5
 $78.7

  Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 28, 2016
  Chili's Maggiano's Other Consolidated
Company sales $1,280,728
 $205,391
 $
 $1,486,119
Franchise and other revenues 32,193
 11,223
 
 43,416
Total revenues 1,312,921
 216,614
 
 1,529,535
         
Company restaurant expenses (a) 1,092,740
 181,683
 452
 1,274,875
Depreciation and amortization 65,244
 7,941
 5,006
 78,191
General and administrative 19,344
 3,212
 43,527
 66,083
Other gains and charges 4,869
 746
 1,769
 7,384
Total operating costs and expenses 1,182,197
 193,582
 50,754
 1,426,533
         
Operating income (loss) $130,724
 $23,032
 $(50,754) $103,002
         
Payments for property and equipment $45,618
 $8,116
 $6,321
 $60,055

(a)
(1)
Company restaurant expensesChili’s segment information for fiscal 2020 includes costthe results of sales, restaurant laboroperations and restaurant expenses, including advertising.preliminary fair value of assets related to the 116 restaurants since the September 5, 2019 acquisition date. Refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for further details.
(2)
Segment assets for fiscal 2020 are presented in accordance with the newly adopted ASC 842 that now include Operating lease assets, refer to Note 3 - Leases for further details.

Reconciliation of operating income to income before provision for income taxes:

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 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 27, 2017 December 28, 2016 December 27, 2017 December 28, 2016
Operating income$54,448
 $61,526
 $83,005
 $103,002
Less interest expense(14,321) (13,641) (28,205) (22,450)
Plus other, net1,015
 383
 1,491
 682
Income before provision for income taxes$41,142
 $48,268
 $56,291
 $81,234

(3)
During the twenty-six week period ended December 26, 2018, we completed sale leaseback transactions of 145 Company-owned Chili’s restaurant properties. Chili’s recognized a $17.7 million gain on the sale, including a certain portion of the deferred gain, net of related transaction costs incurred in Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). Refer to Note 3 - Leases for further details.


6.9. DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

following:
 December 25,
2019
 June 26,
2019
Revolving credit facility$570.3
 $523.3
5.000% notes350.0
 350.0
3.875% notes300.0
 300.0
Finance lease obligations (refer to Note 3 - Leases)85.3
 48.4
Total long-term debt1,305.6
 1,221.7
Less unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts(4.9) (5.4)
Total long-term debt and finance leases, less unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts1,300.7
 1,216.3
Less current installments of long-term debt and finance leases(1)
(10.5) (9.7)
Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments$1,290.2
 $1,206.6

(1)
Current installments of long-term debt and finance leases consist only of finance leases for the periods presented and are recorded within Other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). Refer to Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities for further details.
 December 27,
2017
 June 28,
2017
Revolving credit facility$436,250
 $392,250
5.00% notes350,000
 350,000
3.88% notes300,000
 300,000
2.60% notes250,000
 250,000
Capital lease obligations44,607
 45,417
Total long-term debt1,380,857
 1,337,667
Less unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts(7,337) (8,189)
Total long-term debt less unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts1,373,520
 1,329,478
Less current installments(8,265) (9,649)
 $1,365,255
 $1,319,829
Revolving Credit Facility
During the twenty-six week period ended December 27, 2017,25, 2019, net borrowings of $44.0$47.0 million were drawn on the $1$1.0 billion revolving credit facility primarily to fund the acquisition of Chili’s restaurants (refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition) and share repurchases.
Under As of December 25, 2019, $429.7 million of credit was available under the revolving credit facility, $890.0 million of the facility is due on September 12, 2021 and the remaining $110.0 million is due on March 12, 2020. facility.
The revolving credit facility generally bears interest of LIBOR plus an applicable margin, which is a function of our credit rating and debt to cash flow ratio, but is subject to a maximum of LIBOR plus 2.00%2.000%. Based on our current credit rating, we are payingAt December 25, 2019 the revolver interest at a rate was 3.180% that consisted of LIBOR plus 1.38% for a total of 2.95%. Oneone month LIBOR of 1.805% plus the related applicable revolver margin of 1.375%. LIBOR is set to terminate in December 2021, however our revolver will expire before this date and we anticipate any new financings will be at December 27, 2017 was approximately 1.57%.the applicable interest rates.
As of December 27, 2017, $563.8 million of credit is available underUnder the revolving credit facility, the maturity date for $890.0 million of the facility is due on September 12, 2021. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we modified the revolving credit facility to extend the maturity date for the remaining $110.0 million of the facility from March 12, 2020 to September 12, 2021, which correlates with the maturity date for the $890.0 million. We capitalized debt issuance costs of $1.0 million associated with this amendment, which are included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at December 25, 2019.
5.000% Notes
In fiscal 2017, we completed the private offering of $350.0 million of our 5.000% senior notes due October 2024 (the “2024 Notes”). We received proceeds of $350.0 million and utilized the proceeds to fund a $300.0 million accelerated share repurchase agreement and to repay $50.0 million on the amended $1.0 billion revolving credit facility. Obligations under our 2.60%The 2024 Notes require semi-annual interest payments which began on April 1, 2017.


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3.875% Notes
In fiscal 2013, we issued $300.0 million of 3.875% notes which will maturedue in May 2018, have been classified as long-term, reflecting our ability to refinance these notes through our existing revolving credit facility.2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The 2023 Notes require semi-annual interest payments which began in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.
Financial Covenants
Our debt agreements contain various financial covenants that, among other things, require the maintenance of certain leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. WeAs of December 25, 2019, we are currently in compliance with all financial covenants.
7.10. ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Other accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
following:
 December 25,
2019
 June 26,
2019
Property tax$22.7
 $17.3
Insurance22.1
 17.9
Sales tax17.8
 14.6
Dividends(1)
15.6
 14.9
Current installments of finance leases10.5
 9.7
Interest6.7
 7.5
Deferred franchise and development fees (refer to Note 4 - Revenue Recognition)1.4
 1.4
Deferred sale leaseback gains(2)

 19.3
Straight-line rent(2)

 5.1
Landlord contributions(2)

 2.7
Cyber security incident
 0.8
Other(3)
23.7
 29.9
 $120.5
 $141.1

(1)
Dividendsincluded the current dividend payable on shares outstanding and current dividends previously accrued related to restricted share awards that will vest in the next year. Other liabilitiescontain the dividends accrued related to restricted shares that will vest after one year period. Refer toNote 11 - Shareholders’ Deficitfor further details.
(2)
Upon the adoption of ASC 842, the Deferred sale leaseback gains were eliminated as a cumulative effect adjustment to Retained earnings. Additionally, Straight-line rent, and Landlord contributions balances were reclassified as a decrease to Operating lease assets upon the adoption of ASC 842. Refer to Note 3 - Leases for further details.
(3)
Other primarily consisted of accruals for utilities and services, banquet deposits for Maggiano’s events, certain exit-related lease accruals, rent-related expenses and other various accruals. Accrual balances for certain exit-related lease accruals and rent-related expenses were reclassified as a decrease to Operating lease assets upon the adoption of ASC 842. Refer to Note 3 - Leases for further details.


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 December 27,
2017
 June 28,
2017
Insurance19,898
 17,484
Property tax19,015
 16,566
Dividends17,609
 16,649
Sales tax16,183
 12,494
Interest7,726
 7,696
Other41,359
 40,626
 $121,790
 $111,515


Other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
following:
 December 27,
2017
 June 28,
2017
Straight-line rent$56,174
 $57,464
Insurance42,273
 42,532
Landlord contributions24,034
 26,402
Unfavorable leases4,149
 5,398
Unrecognized tax benefits3,576
 3,116
Other6,068
 6,212
 $136,274
 $141,124

8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fair value, the accounting standards establish a three level hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value, as follows:
Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – inputs are unobservable and reflect our own assumptions.

 December 25,
2019
 June 26,
2019
Insurance$37.7
 $36.8
Deferred franchise and development fees (refer to Note 4 - Revenue Recognition)11.9
 14.8
Unrecognized tax benefits2.2
 2.1
Straight-line rent(1)

 57.2
Landlord contributions(1)

 32.9
Unfavorable leases(1)

 2.8
Other6.1
 6.4
 $57.9
 $153.0
(a)
(1)
Non-Financial Assets Measured onStraight-line rent, Landlord contributions, and Unfavorable leases balances were reclassified as a Non-Recurring Basisdecrease to Operating lease assets upon the adoption of ASC 842. Refer to Note 3 - Leases for further details.
We review the carrying amounts of property and equipment, reacquired franchise rights and transferable liquor licenses semi-annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the fair value may not exceed the carrying amount. We record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Based on our semi-annual review,
11. SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
The changes in Total shareholders’ deficit during the twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 and December 26, 2018, respectively, were as follows:
 Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019
 Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained
Earnings (Deficit)
 Treasury
Stock
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 Total
Balance at June 26, 2019$17.6
 $522.0
 $2,771.2
 $(4,083.4) $(5.6) $(778.2)
Cumulative effect of ASC 842 adoption
 
 195.9
 
 
 195.9
Net income
 
 14.9
 
 
 14.9
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (0.2) (0.2)
Dividends ($0.38 per share)
 
 (14.6) 
 
 (14.6)
Stock-based compensation
 7.1
 
 
 
 7.1
Purchases of treasury stock
 (0.3) 
 (11.0) 
 (11.3)
Issuances of common stock
 (3.7) 
 5.0
 
 1.3
Balance at September 25, 201917.6
 525.1
 2,967.4
 (4,089.4) (5.8) (585.1)
Net income
 
 27.9
 
 
 27.9
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 0.1
 0.1
Dividends ($0.38 per share)
 
 (14.6) 
 
 (14.6)
Stock-based compensation
 2.6
 
 
 
 2.6
Purchases of treasury stock
 0.0
 
 0.0
 
 0.0
Issuances of common stock
 (0.4) 
 0.6
 
 0.2
Retirement of treasury stock(11.4) 
 (3,345.4) 3,356.8
 
 
Balance at December 25, 2019$6.2
 $527.3
 $(364.7) $(732.0) $(5.7) $(568.9)


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

Retirement of Treasury Stock
During the thirteen week period ended December 27, 2017, we impaired long-lived assets with carrying values25, 2019, the Board of $2.3Directors approved the retirement of 114.0 million primarily related to one underperforming Maggiano's restaurant and one underperforming Chili's restaurant which will continue to operate. We determined the leasehold improvements associated with the impaired restaurants hadshares of Treasury stock for a fair valueweighted average price per share of $0.3$29.45. As of December 25, 2019, 24.8 million based on Level 3 fair value measurements, resultingshares remain in an impairment chargetreasury.
Effect of $2.0 million. DuringAdoption of ASC 842
In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we adopted the lease accounting standard, ASC 842, and recorded a $195.9 million cumulative effect adjustment increase to Retained (deficit) earnings for the change in accounting principle. Refer to Note 3 - Leases for more details.
Effect of Adoption of ASC 606
In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we adopted the revenue recognition standard, ASC 606, and recorded a $7.4 million cumulative effect adjustment decrease to Retained (deficit) earnings for the change in accounting principle.
Dividends
During the twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 and December 26, 2018, we impaired long-lived assets and reacquired franchise rights with carrying valuespaid dividends of $6.0$29.0 million and $1.2$31.6 million respectively, primarily related to nine underperforming Chili's restaurants located in Alberta, Canada which were identified for closure by management.common stock shareholders, respectively. We determined the leasehold improvements and other assets associated with these restaurants had no fair value, basedalso declared a quarterly dividend on Level 3 fair value measurements, resulting in an impairment charge of $7.2 million. The restaurant assets were assigned a zero fair value as the decisionOctober 28, 2019, that was paid subsequent to close the restaurants in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 will result2020, on December 26, 2019, in substantially allthe amount of $0.38 per share. As of December 25, 2019, we have accrued dividends of $14.2 million for shares outstanding and $0.4 million of dividends related to restricted share awards in Other accrued liabilities and Other liabilities in the assets revertingConsolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited), refer to Note 10 - Accrued and Other Liabilities for further details.


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Stock-based Compensation
The following table presents the landlords. Duringstock options and restricted share awards granted, and related weighted average exercise price and fair value per share amounts for the twenty-six week periodperiods ended December 28, 2016, long-lived assets25, 2019 and reacquired franchise rights with carrying values of $1.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively, primarily related to six underperforming restaurants, were determined to have a total fair value of $0.2 million resulting in an impairment charge of $1.8 million.December 26, 2018:
We determine the fair value of transferable liquor licenses based on prices in the open market for licenses in the same or similar jurisdictions. Based on our semi-annual review, during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017, we determined there was no impairment.
 Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Stock options   
Stock options granted0.3
 0.7
Weighted average exercise price per share$38.51
 $43.63
Weighted average fair value per share$6.83
 $8.25
Restricted share awards   
Restricted share awards granted0.3
 0.3
Weighted average fair value per share$38.59
 $43.35

We review the carrying amounts of goodwill annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the implied fair value of the goodwill. We determined that there was no impairment of goodwill during our annual test in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017 as the fair value of our reporting units was substantially in excess of the carrying value. No indicators of impairment were identified through the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2018.Share Repurchases
All impairment charges were included in other gains and charges in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the periods presented.


(b)Other Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, a long-term note receivable and long-term debt. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts because of the short maturity of these items.
On October 13, 2017, we received an $18.0 million long-term note as consideration related to the sale of our equity interest in the Chili’s joint venture in Mexico.  We determined the fair value of this note based on an internally developed analysis relying on Level 3 inputs.  This analysis was based on a credit rating we assigned to the counterparty and comparable interest rates associated with similar debt instruments observed in the market.  As a result of this analysis, we determined the fair value of this note was approximately $16.0 million and recorded this fair value as its initial carrying value. The current portion of the note represents the cash payments to be received over the next 12 months and is included within accounts receivable, net, while the long-term portion of the note is included within other assets.
The carrying amount of debt outstanding related to our revolving credit facility approximates fair value as the interest rate on this instrument approximates current market rates (Level 2). The fair values of the 2.60% notes, 3.88% notes and 5.00% notes are based on quoted market prices and are considered Level 2 fair value measurements.
The carrying amounts, which are net of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts, and fair values of the 2.60% notes, 3.88% notes and 5.00% notes are as follows (in thousands):
 December 27, 2017 June 28, 2017
 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
2.60% Notes$249,784
 $249,843
 $249,495
 $250,480
3.88% Notes$298,090
 $294,816
 $297,912
 $286,077
5.00% Notes$344,790
 $352,524
 $344,405
 $347,956

9. SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
In August 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a $250.0 million increase to our existing share repurchase program resulting in total authorizations of $4.6 billion. We repurchased approximately 2.2 million shares of our common stock for $71.8 million during the first two quarters of fiscal 2018. The repurchased shares included shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and shares repurchased to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. Repurchased common stock is reflected as an increase in treasury stock within shareholders’ deficit. As of December 27, 2017, approximately $294.9 million was available under our share repurchase authorizations. Our stock repurchase plan has been and will be used to return capital to shareholders and to minimize the dilutive impact of stock options and other share-based awards. We evaluate potential share repurchases under our plan based on several factors, including our cash position, share price, operational liquidity, proceeds from divestitures, borrowings, and planned investment and financing needs. The repurchased shares during the twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 and December 26, 2018, respectively, included shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and shares repurchased to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares.
Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019
During the thirteen week period ended September 25, 2019, we repurchased 0.3 million shares of our common stock for $11.3 million. As of December 25, 2019, approximately $187.8 million was available under our share repurchase authorizations.
Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 26, 2018
In August 2018, our Board of Directors authorized a $300.0 million increase to our existing share repurchase program resulting in total authorizations of $4.9 billion. During the thirteen week period ended September 26, 2018, we repurchased 2.1 million shares of our common stock for $105.5 million. During the thirteen week period ended December 26, 2018, we repurchased approximately 1.5 million shares of our common stock for $62.1 million.
12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the price that we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fair value, the accounting standards establish a three level hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value, as follows:
Level 1 - inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities.
Level 3 - inputs are unobservable and reflect our own assumptions.
Non-Financial Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
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substantially exceed the carrying amount. We record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value.
During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019, we impaired certain long-lived and lease assets primarily related to 10 underperforming Chili’s restaurants. Additionally, we impaired certain finance and operating lease assets related to previously closed Chili’s restaurants. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018, we impaired long-lived assets primarily related to 2 underperforming Chili’s restaurants. We determined the fair value of these assets based on Level 3 fair value measurements. The table below presents the carrying values and related impairment expenses recorded on these impaired restaurants for the periods presented.
     Impairment Charges
 Pre-Impairment Carrying Value Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Underperforming restaurants       
Long-lived assets$4.5
 $1.0
 $4.5
 $1.0
Finance lease assets0.1
 
 0.1
 
Total underperforming restaurants$4.6
 $1.0
 $4.6
 $1.0
Closed restaurants       
Operating lease assets$6.4
 $
 $1.8
 $
Finance lease assets5.8
 
 1.4
 
Total closed restaurants$12.2
 $
 $3.2
 $

Intangibles, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) includes indefinite-lived intangible assets such as the transferable liquor licenses and definite-lived intangible assets that include reacquired franchise rights and other items such as trademarks. Intangibles, net included accumulated amortization associated with definite-lived intangible assets at December 25, 2019 and June 26, 2019, of $6.7 million and $7.0 million, respectively.
We determine the fair value of transferable liquor licenses based on prices in the open market for licenses in the same or similar jurisdictions that is considered Level 2. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 and December 26, 2018, no indicators of impairment were identified.
Goodwill
We review the carrying amounts of goodwill annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We may elect to perform a qualitative assessment for our reporting units to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying value. If a qualitative assessment is not performed, or if the result of the qualitative assessment indicates a potential impairment, then the reporting unit’s fair value is compared to its carrying value. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the implied fair value of the goodwill.
Related to the qualitative assessment, changes in circumstances existing at the measurement date or at other times in the future, such as declines in our market capitalization, as well as in the market capitalization of other companies in the restaurant industry, declines in sales at our restaurants, and significant adverse changes in the operating environment for the restaurant industry could result in an impairment loss of all or a portion of our goodwill.
We performed our goodwill impairment tests at the end of the second quarter. During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 and December 26, 2018, no indicators of impairment were identified.
Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition
In the first two quartersquarter of fiscal 2020, we completed the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants. The preliminary fair value of assets acquired, including goodwill, and liabilities assumed for these restaurants utilized Level 3 inputs. The fair values of intangible assets acquired were primarily based on significant inputs not observable in an active market,


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including estimates of replacement costs, future cash flows, and discount rates. Refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for details.
Other Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts because of the short maturity of these items. The carrying amount of debt outstanding related to the amended revolving credit facility approximates fair value as the interest rate on this instrument approximates current market rates (Level 2). The fair values of the 3.875% and 5.000% notes are based on quoted market prices and are considered Level 2 fair value measurements.
The carrying amounts, which are net of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts, and fair values of the 3.875% notes and 5.000% notes are as follows, refer to Note 9 - Debt for more details:
 December 25, 2019 June 26, 2019
 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
3.875% notes$298.8
 $304.7
 $298.6
 $296.3
5.000% notes346.3
 370.8
 345.9
 356.2

Long-Term Note Receivable
During fiscal 2018, we granted approximately 1.2received an $18.0 million stock options with a weighted average exercise price per sharelong-term note receivable as consideration related to the sale of $31.22 and a weighted average fair value per share of $4.45, and approximately 417,000 restricted share awards with a weighted average fair value per share of $31.23.
During the first two quarters of fiscal 2018, we paid dividends of $35.4 million to common stock shareholders, compared to $36.9 million in the prior year. Our Board of Directors approved a 12% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.34 to $0.38 per share effective with the dividend declared in August 2017. We also declared a quarterly dividend in November 2017, which was paid on December 28, 2017 in the amount of $17.6 million. The dividend accrual was included in other accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 27, 2017.

On October 13, 2017, we sold our Dutch subsidiary that held our equity interest in our Chili'sthe Chili’s joint venture in MexicoMexico. We determined the fair value of this note based on an internally developed analysis relying on Level 3 inputs at inception. This analysis was based on a credit rating we assigned to the franchise partnercounterparty and comparable interest rates associated with similar debt instruments observed in the joint venture, CMR, S.A.B. de C.V.market. As a result of the initial analysis, we determined the fair value of this note was approximately $16.0 million and recorded this fair value as its initial carrying value. We believe the fair value of the note receivable continues to approximate the carrying value, which at December 25, 2019 was $9.9 million. The current portion of the note, which represents the cash payments to be received over the next 12 months, is included within Accounts receivable, net while the long-term portion of the note is included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). Refer to Note 5 - Other Gains and Charges for $18.0 million. We recorded a gain of $0.2 million which includes the recognition of $5.4 million of foreign currency translation losses reclassified from AOCL consisting of $5.9 million of foreign currency translation losses from previous years, partially offset by $0.5 million of current year foreign currency translation gains. The changes in AOCL for the first two quarters of fiscal 2018 are as follows (in thousands):
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at June 28, 2017$(11,921)
Cumulative losses as of June 28, 2017 reclassified from AOCL due to disposition5,899
Current period other comprehensive income before reclassifications1,339
Current period reclassifications from AOCL due to disposition(519)
Net current period other comprehensive income820
Balance at December 27, 2017$(5,202)
further details about this note receivable.
10.13. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for income taxes and interest in the first two quartersis as follows:
 Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Income taxes, net of refunds(1)
$(8.1) $83.4
Interest, net of amounts capitalized27.2
 28.2

(1)
Income taxes, net of refunds decreased for the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019 as compared to the twenty-six week period ended December 26, 2018 primarily due to payments made for income tax liabilities resulting from the sale leaseback transactions completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and receipt of a refund in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 from the overpayment of incomes taxes paid in fiscal 2019, partially offset by current year payments. Refer to Note 3 - Leases and Note 6 - Income Taxes for further details.


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Table of fiscal 2018 and 2017 are as follows (in thousands):
 December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
Income taxes, net of refunds$30,520
 $41,605
Interest, net of amounts capitalized25,271
 15,117

Non-cash investing and financing activities for the first two quarters of fiscal 2018 and 2017 are as follows (in thousands):
follows:
 Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Retirement of fully depreciated assets$9.2
 $16.6
Dividends declared but not paid15.0
 14.8
Accrued capital expenditures9.0
 14.2
Capital lease additions(1)

 2.5

 December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
Retirement of fully depreciated assets$22,414
 $13,157
Dividends declared but not paid18,245
 17,527
Accrued capital expenditures4,672
 4,311
Capital lease additions4,281
 1,147
(1)
Capital lease additions for the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019 are disclosed as part of the finance lease disclosures in Note 3 - Leases, “Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Disclosure of Lease Amounts” section.
11.14. CONTINGENCIES
In connection with the sale ofLease Commitments
We have, in certain cases, divested brands or sold restaurants to franchisees and brand divestitures, we have in certain cases, guaranteednot been released from lease payments.guarantees for the related restaurants. As of December 27, 201725, 2019 and June 28, 2017,26, 2019, we have outstanding lease guarantees or are secondarily liable for $65.0$40.9 million and $69.0$55.3 million, respectively. These amounts represent the maximum potential liability of future payments under the guarantees.leases. These leases have been assigned to the buyers and expire at the end of the respective lease terms, which range from fiscal 20182020 through fiscal 2027.2028. In the event of default under a lease by a franchisee or owner of a divested brand, the indemnity and default clauses in our assignment agreements with such third parties and applicable laws govern our ability to pursue and recover damages incurred.
In July 2017,amounts we were notified that Mac Acquisition LLC,may pay on behalf of such parties. Our secondary liability position was reduced approximately $9.3 million in the owner of Romano’s Macaroni Grill restaurants, closedtwenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019 due to certain of its properties for which we are secondarily liable. Based on management’s belief that Mac Acquisition LLC would default on the leases for these closed locations, a liability was established based on an estimate of the obligation associated with these locationsthe acquisition of approximately $1.1 million in fiscal 2017.116 restaurants from a franchisee, refer to Note 2 - Chili’s Restaurant Acquisition for details.
In October 2017, Mac Acquisition LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and we were made aware that additional leases were rejected in the bankruptcy process. Based on the additional information obtained from the bankruptcy proceedings and in discussions with the landlordsLetters of the restaurants, we recorded an incremental charge of $1.4 million to increase our estimated liability pertaining to our obligations under these leases. We paid $0.5 million to settle the remaining obligations of two restaurants and believe our current liability of $2.0 million is appropriate based on our analysis of the potential settlements. We will continue to monitor the bankruptcy proceedings to assess the likelihood of any incremental losses. We have not been informed by landlords of Mac Acquisition LLC of any lease defaults other than those detailed in the bankruptcy filings. No other liabilities related to this matter have been recorded as of December 27, 2017.

Credit
We provide letters of credit to various insurers to collateralize obligations for outstanding claims. As of December 27, 2017,25, 2019, we had $31.0$27.2 million in undrawn standby letters of credit outstanding. All standby letters of credit are renewable annually.within the next 4 to 10 months.
Cyber Security Incident
On May 12, 2018, we issued a public statement that malware had been discovered at certain Chili’s restaurants that resulted in unauthorized access or acquisition of customer payment card data. We engaged third-party forensic firms and cooperated with law enforcement to investigate the matter. Based on the investigation of our third-party forensic experts, we believe most Company-owned Chili’s restaurants were impacted by the malware during time frames that vary by restaurant, but we believe in each case began no earlier than March 21, 2018 and ended no later than April 22, 2018.
We expect to incur legal and professional services expenses associated with the cyber security incident in future periods, which could be material. We will recognize these expenses as services are received. Related to this incident, payment card companies and associations may request us to reimburse them for unauthorized card charges and costs to replace cards and may also impose fines or penalties in connection with the cyber security incident, and regulatory authorities may also impose fines or other remedies against us. While we do not acknowledge responsibility to pay any such amounts imposed by any third parties, we may become obligated to pay such amounts or incur significant related settlement costs. We have settled claims from two payment card companies, and the settlement amounts are included in the costs described in the following paragraph. We will record an estimate for any additional losses at the time when it is both probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable.
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a $2.0 million retention that was fully accrued during fiscal 2018. Since the incident, through December 25, 2019, we have incurred total costs of $4.3 million related to the cyber security incident. This includes the $2.0 million retention recorded in fiscal 2018, an additional $0.4 million during fiscal 2019 for expenses not believed to be covered by our insurance coverage recorded to Other (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited), $1.0 million in costs that have been reimbursed by our insurance carriers, and $0.9 million of receivable for costs incurred that we believe are reimbursable and probable of recovery under our insurance coverage.
The Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida styled In re: Brinker Data Incident Litigation, Case No. 18-cv-00686-TJC-MCR (the “Litigation”) relating to the cyber security incident described above. In the Litigation, plaintiffs assert various claims stemming from the cyber security incident at the Company’s Chili’s restaurants involving customer payment card information and seek monetary damages in excess of $5.0 million, injunctive and declaratory relief and attorney’s fees and costs. On January 4, 2019, we filed a Motion to Dismiss all of plaintiffs’ claims asserting that plaintiffs do not have standing to bring the lawsuit and that plaintiffs have failed to state a claim on which relief can be granted.
Following completion of briefing by the parties, the court conducted a hearing on our motion on June 24, 2019. On August 1, 2019, the court granted our Motion to Dismiss for lack of standing as to two plaintiffs and denied the motion as to the remaining plaintiffs. The court deferred its ruling on our argument that plaintiffs failed to state a claim on which relief could be granted pending further briefing. On August 16, 2019, the parties filed their Joint Notice of Choice of Law Briefing Preference. The Company represented that we are ready to move forward with briefing, but plaintiffs claimed that they require a significant amount of additional discovery before briefing can commence. On November 11, 2019, the Company filed a Motion for Protection seeking to limit the scope of some of plaintiffs’ discovery requests. On November 12, 2019, the court issued an order indicating that it would move forward with its ruling on our Motion to Dismiss without further briefing. It also stayed all pending discovery and depositions. Plaintiffs filed their response to our Motion for Protection on December 6, 2019 and we now await the Court’s order. We believe we have defenses and intend to continue defending the Litigation. As such, as of December 25, 2019, we have concluded that a loss from this matter is not determinable, therefore, we have not recorded a liability related to the Litigation. We will continue to evaluate this matter based on new information as it becomes available.
Legal Proceedings
Evaluating contingencies related to litigation is a complex process involving subjective judgment on the potential outcome of future events, and the ultimate resolution of litigated claims may differ from our current analysis. Accordingly, we review the adequacy of accruals and disclosures pertaining to litigated matters each quarter in consultation with legal counsel and we assess the probability and range of possible losses associated with contingencies for potential accrual in the consolidated financial statements.Consolidated Financial Statements.
We are engaged in various legal proceedings and have certain unresolved claims pending. Liabilities have been established based on our best estimates of our potential liability in certain of these matters. Based upon consultation with legal counsel, management is of the opinion that there are no0 matters pending or threatened which are expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on ourthe consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to the end of the quarter, net borrowings of $5.0 million were drawn on the revolving credit facility. Additionally, we repurchased approximately 500,000 shares of our common stock for $18.0 million. The number of shares is an estimate as settlement has not yet occurred.

13.15. EFFECT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement - In January 2017,August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill2018-13, which modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. The amendments under ASU 2018-13 add an incremental requirement, among others, for entities to disclose (1) the range and Other (Topic 350): Simplifyingweighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs and (2) how the Testweighted average was calculated for Goodwill Impairment. This update eliminates step twofair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the goodwill impairment analysis. Companies will no longer be required to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation to measure goodwill impairment. Instead, they will measure impairment as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value hierarchy. Entities may disclose other quantitative information in lieu of the reporting unit notweighted average if they determine that such information embodies a more reasonable and rational method of reflecting the distribution of significant unobservable inputs used to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. This updatedevelop Level 3 fair value measurements. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periodsall entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal


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2021. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed with measurement dates after January 1, 2017. The update will be applied on a prospective basis.permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have anya material impact on our consolidated financial statements asin the fair value of our reporting units is substantially in excess ofConsolidated Financial Statements.
ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the carrying values.
Accounting for Income Taxes - In August 2016,December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification2019-12, which removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intraperiod allocation and calculating income taxes in interim periods. The ASU also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for tax goodwill and allocating taxes to members of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (Topic 230). This update provides clarification regarding how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. This update addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. This updatea consolidated group. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periodspublic entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017,2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.2022. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The update will be applied on a retrospective basis.permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or debt covenants.in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This update requires a lessee to recognize
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Revolver Net Borrowings
Net payments of $14.0 million were made on the balance sheet a liabilityrevolving credit facility subsequent to make lease payments and a corresponding right-of-use asset for virtually all leases, other than leases with a termthe end of 12 months or less. The update also requires additional disclosures about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update will
Dividend Declaration
On January 27, 2020, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share to be appliedpaid on a modified retrospective basis. We anticipate implementing the standard by taking advantageMarch 26, 2020 to shareholders of the practical expedient option. The discounted minimum remaining rental payments will be the starting point for determining the right-of-use asset and lease liability. We had operating leases with remaining rental paymentsrecord as of approximately $606.9 million at the endMarch 6, 2020.


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In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The FASB has subsequently amended this update by issuing additional ASU's that provide clarification and further guidance around areas identified as potential implementation issues. These updates provide a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. These updates also require additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 delaying the effective date of adoption. These updates are now effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning

after December 15, 2017, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Early application in fiscal 2018 is permitted. These updates permit the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We do not believe these updates will impact our recognition of revenue from sales generated at company-owned restaurants or our recognition of royalty fees from franchisees. We are continuing to evaluate the impact the adoption of these updates will have on the recognition of revenue related to our gift card and loyalty programs and our franchise agreements, as well as which adoption method will be used. The process of evaluating the full impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures is ongoing, but we anticipate the initial evaluation of the impact will be completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.



ItemITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth selected operating data as a percentage of total revenues (unless otherwise noted) for the periods indicated. All information is derived from the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income:
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
 December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
Revenues:       
Company sales96.9 % 97.1 % 96.9% 97.2 %
Franchise and other revenues3.1 % 2.9 % 3.1% 2.8 %
Total revenues100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0% 100.0 %
Operating costs and expenses:       
Company restaurants (excluding depreciation and amortization)       
Cost of sales (1)
26.0 % 25.8 % 26.1% 26.0 %
Restaurant labor (1)
33.7 % 33.3 % 34.4% 33.6 %
Restaurant expenses (1)
25.4 % 25.8 % 25.7% 26.2 %
Company restaurant expenses (1)
85.1 % 84.9 % 86.2% 85.8 %
Depreciation and amortization4.9 % 5.1 % 5.1% 5.1 %
General and administrative4.3 % 4.4 % 4.3% 4.3 %
Other gains and charges1.2 % 0.2 % 1.5% 0.5 %
Total operating costs and expenses92.9 % 92.0 % 94.5% 93.3 %
Operating income7.1 % 8.0 % 5.5% 6.7 %
Interest expense1.9 % 1.8 % 1.8% 1.4 %
Other, net(0.2)% (0.1)% 0.0% 0.0 %
Income before provision for income taxes5.4 % 6.3 % 3.7% 5.3 %
Provision for income taxes2.1 % 1.8 % 1.4% 1.5 %
Net income3.3 % 4.5 % 2.3% 3.8 %

(1)
As a percentage of company sales.

The following table details the number of restaurant openings during the respective second quarter, year-to-date, total restaurants open at the end of the second quarter, and total projected openings in fiscal 2018:
 Second Quarter Openings Year-to-Date Openings Total Open at End Of Second Quarter 
Projected
Openings
 Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017 Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017 Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017 Fiscal 2018
Company-owned restaurants:             
Chili's domestic3
 1
 4
 3
 940
 935
 5-6
Chili's international
 1
 
 1
 5
 14
 
Maggiano's
 1
 1
 2
 52
 52
 1
Total company-owned3
 3
 5
 6
 997
 1,001
 6-7
Franchise restaurants:             
Chili's domestic1
 1
 4
 2
 316
 316
 5-7
Chili's international9
 8
 19
 12
 369
 341
 38-43
Total franchise10
 9
 23
 14
 685
 657
 43-50
Total restaurants:             
Chili's domestic4
 2
 8
 5
 1,256
 1,251
 10-13
Chili's international9
 9
 19
 13
 374
 355
 38-43
Maggiano's
 1
 1
 2
 52
 52
 1
Grand total13
 12
 28
 20
 1,682
 1,658
 49-57
At December 27, 2017, we owned the land and buildings for 190 of the 997 company-owned restaurants. The net book value of the land totaled $143.2 million and the buildings totaled $91.7 million associated with these restaurants.


GENERAL
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the readeryou understand Brinker International, Inc.,our Company, our operations, and our current operating environment. For an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our performance during the quartersthirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 27, 201725, 2019 and December 28, 2016,26, 2018, the MD&A should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and related notesNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this quarterly report.

All amounts are presented in millions unless otherwise specified.
OVERVIEW
We are principally engaged in the ownership, operation, development, and franchising of the Chili’s® Grill & Bar (“Chili’s”) and Maggiano’s Little Italy® (“Maggiano’s”) restaurant brands. At December 27, 2017,25, 2019, we owned, operated or franchised 1,682 restaurants.1,675 restaurants, consisting of 1,117 Company-owned restaurants and 558 franchised restaurants, located in the United States, 29 countries and two United States territories. Our two restaurant brands, Chili’s and Maggiano’s, are both operating segments and reporting units. Aligning to our strategy, in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we acquired 116 Midwest Chili’s restaurants from a franchise partner.
We are committed to strategies and initiativesa Company culture that we believe are centered on a guest experience which includes bringing back guests, growing long-term sales and profit growth, enhancing the guest experience and engaging team member engagement. Thesemembers. Our strategies and culture are intended to differentiate our brands from the competition, reduce the costs associated with managing our restaurants and establish a strong presence for our brands in key markets around the world.
Growing sales and traffic continues to be a challenge with increasing competition and heavy discounting in the casual dining industry. We believe casual dining traffic has been negatively impacted by lower retail traffic in general. U.S. economic growth has been steady in recent years, but wage growth has been slow comparative to the post-recession economic recovery. This wage pressure has challenged both casual dining restaurant operators and consumers as discretionary income available for restaurant visits has been limited. More consumers are opting to eat at home as the decline in grocery costs relative to casual dining prices allows consumers to save money. Consumers are also taking advantage of discounted fast food options which has placed additional pressure on the casual dining sector. In response to these economic factors and industry pressures, we have developed both short and long-term strategies that we believe are appropriate for all operating conditions and will provide a solid foundation for future earnings growth.
Our primary focus this year has been improving the guest traffic trend at Chili’s. We have established foundational initiatives which we believe will result in improved traffic and sales. We have simplified our menu and back of house operations by reducing the number of menu items by forty percent. This initiative has improved kitchen efficiency and resulted in meals being delivered hotter and faster to our guests. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we continued with our investment in meatier burgers, ribs and fajitas - items Chili's has always been known for. We believe that guests are responding favorably to the new menu.
The Chili’s brand continues to leverage technology initiatives to create a digital guest experience that we believe will help us engage our guests more effectively. Our new online ordering system expands our current capabilities and gives our guests greater control of their to-go experience. Our upgraded Chili’s mobile app provides the capability for digital curbside service so that guests can order, pay and notify us of their arrival through the app. These investments will allow Chili’s to meet the needs of our guests for all occasions. Enhancing the to-go and delivery businesses will allow us to further develop these lines of business and offer our guests more convenience.
We also plan to launch a Chili’s brand-wide reimage initiative which we believe will help us maintain relevance and increase long-term sales and traffic. This reimage initiative will be executed over the next three years. We believe that our reimage programs are vital to maintaining the relevance of the Chili’s brand. Based on our test results, we believe this investment will also result in solid returns.
We believe we remain competitive with a flexible platform of our value offerings at both lunch and dinner and are committed to offering consistent, quality products at a price point that is compelling to our guests. Our “3 for $10” platform allows guests to combine a starter, a non-alcoholic drink and an entrée for just $10.00 and is part of the every-day base menu. Additionally, we have continued our margarita of the month promotion that started in fiscal 2018 that features a premium-liquor margarita every day value.month at an every-day value price of $5.00. We anticipate further developing the lunch daypart this year through menu developmentbelieve these and operational changesother value offers are increasing guest frequency and that will deliver convenience and value.few of our competitors can match these offers on a consistent basis. We will continue to seek opportunities to reinforce value and create interest for the Chili'sChili’s brand with new and varied offerings to further enhance sales and drive incremental traffic.
We regularly evaluate our processes and menu at Chili’s to identify opportunities where we can improve our service quality and food. During fiscal 2019, we focused on our core equities of burgers, ribs, fajitas and margaritas, and improved guest satisfaction with our food and service by improving execution of our operations standards. In the first half of fiscal 2020 we have upgraded the quality of certain menu items, including the new made-to-order Chicky Chicky Bleu Sandwich, featuring the new upgraded quality chicken breast we have integrated into several of our menu items.
The Chili’s brand continues to leverage technology to improve convenience for our guests, and fiscal 2020 contains two full periods of results from our DoorDash partnership. In partnership with DoorDash, we leveraged technology so that DoorDash orders are sent directly into our point of sale system, creating a seamless guest experience and providing Chili’s a delivery service with an economic advantage over independent restaurants and other franchised casual dining chains. We believe that guests will continue to prefer more convenience and options that allow them to eat off-premise, and we plan to continue investments in our digital guest experience, carryout and delivery capabilities.
We have created a digital guest experience that we believe will help us engage our guests more effectively. Our loyalty database included more than 7.2 million active members as of December 25, 2019. We further improved our marketing returns with those guests by offering targeted promotions tied to individual purchase behavior. We will continue to expand our database and digital marketing impact by making the guest loyalty programs a significant part of our marketing strategy.
We believe that improvements at Chili'sour domestic Chili’s will have a significant impact on the business; however, our results will also benefit through additional contributions from Maggiano'sMaggiano’s and our global Chili’s franchise business. Maggiano's


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In fiscal 2019, Maggiano’s opened a restaurantits first franchise location in the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, and we anticipate the opening of our second during fiscal 2020 at Dallas Love Field Airport. We intend to explore other opportunities to franchise Maggiano’s.
Maggiano’s continues to leverage technology. In the first quarterhalf of fiscal 2018 based on our newer prototype, which includes2020, Maggiano’s has begun testing electronic check presenters that facilitate a flexible dining area that may be usedpay at the table option to provide convenience and efficiency to guests and to increase digital guest engagement. Maggiano’s entered into an exclusive partnership with DoorDash. Our exclusive partnership creates a more affordable rate structure, making third party delivery more sustainable and efficient for banquets or opened up for general seating. This prototype allows the brand to enter new markets for which the prior model was not suited, but still accommodate smaller banquets. We believe guests continue to respond well to Maggiano’s brunch menu, introduced earlier in this calendar year. Maggiano's is committed to delivering high quality food and a dining experience in line with this brand's heritage.

Our global Chili's business continues to grow with locations in 31 countries and two territories outside of the United States. Our international franchisees opened 9 new restaurants this quarter with plans to open 38-43 new restaurants this fiscal year.

REVENUES
Total revenues foroperate. In the second quarter of fiscal 2018 decreased2020, our guests were given the ability to $766.4 million, a 0.6% decreaseorder directly through our Maggiano’s website, in addition from the $771.0 million generated forDoorDash platforms.
Our global franchisees continue to grow the samebrand around the world, opening five restaurants in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 driven by a 0.8% decrease2020, including our first Chili’s restaurant in company sales. Vietnam. We plan to strategically pursue expansion of Chili’s internationally through development agreements with new and existing franchise partners.
The decreasefollowing table details the number of restaurant openings during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 and December 26, 2018, respectively, total full year projected openings in company sales forfiscal 2020, and the second quarter was driven by a decline in comparable restaurant sales and a slight decrease in restaurant capacity (see table below).total restaurants open at each period end:
Total revenues for
 Openings During the Openings During the Full Year Projected Openings  
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended  Total Open Restaurants at
 December 25, 2019 December 26, 2018 December 25, 2019 December 26, 2018 Fiscal 2020 December 25, 2019 December 26, 2018
Company-owned restaurants             
Chili’s domestic4
 
 5
 
 9-11
 1,060
 938
Chili’s international
 
 
 
 
 5
 5
Maggiano’s
 
 
 
 
 52
 52
Total Company-owned4
 
 5
 
 9-11
 1,117
 995
Franchise restaurants             
Chili’s domestic1
 2
 2
 3
 2-3
 180
 310
Chili’s international5
 6
 16
 10
 27-32
 377
 379
Maggiano’s
 1
 
 1
 1
 1
 1
Total franchise6
 9
 18
 14
 30-36
 558
 690
Total restaurants             
Chili’s domestic5
 2
 7
 3
 11-14
 1,240
 1,248
Chili’s international5
 6
 16
 10
 27-32
 382
 384
Maggiano’s
 1
 
 1
 1
 53
 53
Grand total10
 9
 23
 14
 39-47
 1,675
 1,685
During the twenty-six week period ended December 27, 2017 were $1,505.825, 2019, we acquired 116 Chili’s restaurants located in the Midwest United States previously owned by a franchisee. The acquisition of these restaurants is not reflected in Openings During the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019 or Full Year Projected Openings total as they are existing restaurant locations transitioning ownership. These acquired restaurants are included in Total Open Restaurants at December 25, 2019 within the total for Company-owned restaurants Chili’s domestic.
Relocations are not included in the table above. During the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019 we have not relocated any Company-owned restaurants, however we plan to relocate 0-2 during the remainder of fiscal 2020.
At December 25, 2019, we own property for 43 of the 1,117 Company-owned restaurants. The related book values associated with these restaurants included land of $34.1 million and buildings of $15.8 million.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth selected operating data as a 1.6% decreasepercentage of Total revenues (unless otherwise noted) for the periods indicated. All information is derived from the $1,529.5 million generated for the same period in fiscal 2017 driven by a 1.8% decrease in company sales. The decrease in company sales for the year-to-date period was driven by a decline in comparable restaurant sales including the impactaccompanying Consolidated Statements of temporary restaurant closures associated with Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma in the first quarter (see table below). We estimate that Hurricanes Harvey and Irma negatively impacted company sales by approximately $5.4 million and net income per diluted share by approximately $0.03 in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.Comprehensive Income (Unaudited):
 Thirteen Week Period Ended December 27, 2017
 
Comparable
Sales (1)
 
Price
Increase
 Mix-Shift (2) Traffic Capacity
Company-owned(1.0)% 2.3% 0.8% (4.1)% (0.2)%
Chili’s(1.5)% 2.3% 0.6% (4.4)% (0.3)%
Maggiano’s1.8 % 1.1% 1.1% (0.4)% 0.4 %
Chili's Franchise (3)
(1.0)%        
U.S.(1.7)%        
International0.1 %        
Chili's Domestic (4)
(1.6)%        
System-wide (5)
(1.0)%        
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Revenues       
Company sales97.5 % 96.3 % 97.3 % 96.5 %
Franchise and other revenues2.5 % 3.7 % 2.7 % 3.5 %
Total revenues100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
Operating costs and expenses       
Company restaurants (excluding depreciation and amortization)       
Cost of sales(1)
26.3 % 26.4 % 26.5 % 26.4 %
Restaurant labor(1)
34.4 % 34.2 % 34.8 % 34.7 %
Restaurant expenses(1)
26.6 % 27.0 % 26.8 % 27.1 %
Company restaurant expenses(1)
87.3 % 87.6 % 88.1 % 88.2 %
Depreciation and amortization4.5 % 4.6 % 4.7 % 4.7 %
General and administrative4.0 % 4.5 % 4.4 % 4.5 %
Other (gains) and charges1.4 % 0.3 % 0.7 % (0.6)%
Total operating costs and expenses95.0 % 93.7 % 95.5 % 93.8 %
Operating income5.0 % 6.3 % 4.5 % 6.2 %
Interest expenses1.8 % 2.0 % 1.8 % 2.0 %
Other (income), net(0.1)% (0.1)% (0.1)% (0.1)%
Income before provision for income taxes3.3 % 4.4 % 2.8 % 4.3 %
Provision for income taxes0.1 % 0.4 % 0.2 % 0.5 %
Net income3.2 % 4.0 % 2.6 % 3.8 %
(1)As a percentage of Company sales.
 Thirteen Week Period Ended December 28, 2016
 
Comparable
Sales (1)
 
Price
Increase
 Mix-Shift (2) Traffic Capacity
Company-owned(2.9)% 2.0% 0.9 % (5.8)% 0.4%
Chili’s(3.3)% 1.8% 1.4 % (6.5)% 0.2%
Maggiano’s(0.8)% 2.6% (0.9)% (2.5)% 4.0%
Chili's Franchise (3)
(3.5)%        
U.S.(3.0)%        
International(4.2)%        
Chili's Domestic (4)
(3.2)%        
System-wide (5)
(3.1)%        

Revenues
Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended December 25, 2019 compared to December 26, 2018
 Twenty-six Week Period Ended December 27, 2017
 
Comparable
Sales (1)
 
Price
Increase
 Mix-Shift (2) Traffic Capacity
Company-owned(2.1)% 2.5% 1.6% (6.2)% 0.0 %
Chili’s(2.4)% 2.6% 1.6% (6.6)% (0.1)%
Maggiano’s(0.1)% 0.7% 0.9% (1.7)% 2.5 %
Chili's Franchise (3)
(2.5)%        
U.S.(1.7)%        
International(3.9)%        
Chili's Domestic (4)
(2.3)%        
System-wide (5)
(2.2)%        

 Twenty-six Week Period Ended December 28, 2016
 
Comparable
Sales (1)
 
Price
Increase
 Mix-Shift (2) Traffic Capacity
Company-owned(2.1)% 1.7% 1.0 % (4.8)% 0.6%
Chili’s(2.4)% 1.5% 1.4 % (5.3)% 0.4%
Maggiano’s(0.7)% 2.5% (1.1)% (2.1)% 3.5%
Chili's Franchise (3)
(2.1)%        
U.S.(2.3)%        
International(1.8)%        
Chili's Domestic (4)
(2.2)%        
System-wide (5)
(2.1)%        


Revenues are presented in two separate captions in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income to provide more clarity around Company-owned restaurant revenues and operating expenses trends:
Company sales include revenues generated by the operation of Company-owned restaurants including gift card redemptions.
Franchise and other revenues include Royalties and Franchise fees and other revenues. Franchise fees and other revenues include Maggiano’s banquet service charge income, advertising fees, gift card breakage, gift card equalization, gift card discount costs from third-party gift card sales, digital entertainment revenues, delivery fee income, franchise and development fees, retail royalty revenues, and merchandise income.


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The following is a summary of the change in Total revenues:
 Total Revenues
 Chili’s Maggiano’s Total Revenues
Thirteen Week Period Ended December 26, 2018$662.3
 $128.4
 $790.7
Change from:     
Restaurant closings(2.5) 
 (2.5)
Restaurant openings4.7
 
 4.7
Restaurant relocations0.1
 
 0.1
Restaurant acquisition(1)
70.9
 
 70.9
Comparable restaurant sales14.6
 (1.8) 12.8
Company sales87.8
 (1.8) 86.0
Royalties(1)(2)
(3.3) 0.0
 (3.3)
Franchise fees and other revenues(3.7) (0.4) (4.1)
Franchise and other revenues(7.0) (0.4) (7.4)
Thirteen Week Period Ended December 25, 2019$743.1
 $126.2
 $869.3
 Total Revenues
 Chili’s Maggiano’s Total Revenues
Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 26, 2018$1,324.1
 $220.4
 $1,544.5
Change from:     
Restaurant closings(3.9) 
 (3.9)
Restaurant openings9.3
 
 9.3
Restaurant relocations0.7
 
 0.7
Restaurant acquisition(1)
86.2
 
 86.2
Comparable restaurant sales32.7
 (3.4) 29.3
Company sales125.0
 (3.4) 121.6
Royalties(1)(2)
(4.4) 0.1
 (4.3)
Franchise fees and other revenues(6.0) (0.5) (6.5)
Franchise and other revenues(10.4) (0.4) (10.8)
Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019$1,438.7
 $216.6
 $1,655.3
(1)
Effective September 5, 2019, we are no longer receiving royalties on the 116 Midwest Chili’s locations we acquired that were previously franchised. These restaurants are now contributing Company sales for the thirteen week period ended December 25, 2019, and the sixteen week period owned during the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019.
(2)
Royalties are based on franchise sales. Our franchisees generated approximately $247.4 million and $545.8 million in sales for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 25, 2019, respectively, compared to $325.5 million and $645.3 million in sales for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018, respectively.


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The table below presents the percentage change in Comparable restaurant sales and Restaurant capacity:
 Percentage Change in the Thirteen Week Period Ended December 25, 2019 versus December 26, 2018
 
Comparable Restaurant Sales(1)
 Price Impact 
Mix-Shift(2)
 Traffic 
Restaurant Capacity(3)
Company-owned(4)
1.5 % 1.4% 0.3% (0.2)% 12.5%
Chili’s(4)
2.0 % 1.4% 0.5% 0.1 % 13.2%
Maggiano’s(1.4)% 1.4% 0.0% (2.8)% 0.0%
Chili’s Franchise(4)(5)
(0.4)%        
U.S.(4)
0.2 %        
International(0.9)%        
Chili’s Domestic(4)(6)
1.7 %        
System-wide(4)(7)
1.0 %        
 Percentage Change in the Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019 versus December 26, 2018
 
Comparable Restaurant Sales(1)
 Price Impact 
Mix-Shift(2)
 Traffic 
Restaurant Capacity(3)
Company-owned(4)
1.9 % 1.7% 0.4% (0.2)% 7.8%
Chili’s(4)
2.4 % 1.8% 0.5% 0.1 % 8.3%
Maggiano’s(1.6)% 1.3% 0.0% (2.9)% 0.0%
Chili’s Franchise(4)(5)
(0.3)%        
U.S.(4)
0.3 %        
International(1.0)%        
Chili’s Domestic(4)(6)
2.0 %        
System-wide(4)(7)
1.3 %        
(1)
Comparable restaurant sales includesRestaurant Sales include all restaurants that have been in operation for more than 18 months, except restaurants acquired by the Company from franchisees are not included until they have been Company-owned for more than 12 months. Restaurants temporarily closed for 14 days or moreAmounts are excluded fromcalculated based on comparable restaurant sales.current period versus same period a year ago.
(2)
Mix-shiftMix-Shift is calculated as the year-over-year percentage change in companyCompany sales resulting from the change in menu items ordered by guests.
(3)
RevenuesRestaurant Capacity is measured by sales weeks. Amounts are calculated based on comparable current period versus same period a year ago. Chili’s Company-owned Restaurant Capacity increased in fiscal 2020 primarily related to the addition of the 116 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
(4)
Chili’s Company-owned Comparable Restaurant Sales excludes the impact from the 116 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the thirteen week period ended September 25, 2019. Chili’s Franchise U.S. Comparable Restaurant Sales includes sales from these 116 acquired restaurants until the September 5, 2019 acquisition date.
(5)
Chili’s Franchise sales generated by franchisees are not included in revenues onin the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of comprehensive income;Comprehensive Income; however, we generate royalty revenuerevenues and advertising fees based on franchisee sales,revenues, where applicable. We believe including franchise comparable restaurant sales provides investors information regarding brand performance that is relevant to current operations and may impact future restaurant development.operations.
(4)
(6)
Chili's domestic comparable restaurant salesChili’s Domestic Comparable Restaurant Sales percentages are derived from sales generated by company-ownedCompany-owned and franchise-operated Chili'sChili’s restaurants in the United States.
(5)
(7)
System-wide comparable restaurant salesComparable Restaurant Sales are derived from sales generated by company-ownedCompany-owned Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants in addition to the sales generated at franchise-operated Chili'sChili’s restaurants.
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Costs and Expenses
Thirteen Week Period December 25, 2019 compared to December 26, 2018
The following is a summary of the change in Costs and Expenses:
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended (Favorable) Unfavorable Variance
 December 25, 2019 December 26, 2018 
 Dollars % of Company sales Dollars % of Company sales Dollars % of Company sales
Cost of sales$223.1
 26.3% $200.9
 26.4% $22.2
 (0.1)%
Restaurant labor291.8
 34.4% 260.8
 34.2% 31.0
 0.2 %
Restaurant expenses224.7
 26.6% 205.7
 27.0% 19.0
 (0.4)%
Depreciation and amortization39.3
   36.1
   3.2
  
General and administrative34.6
   35.4
   (0.8)  
Other (gains) and charges12.3
   2.2
   10.1
  
Interest expenses15.0
   15.4
   (0.4)  
Other (income), net(0.5)   (0.8)   0.3
  
Cost of sales, as a percentage of Company sales, decreased 1.3%0.1% consisting of 0.5% of increased menu pricing, partially offset by 0.2% of unfavorable commodity pricing primarily related to $623.6beef and dairy and 0.2% of unfavorable menu item mix.
Restaurant labor, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 0.2%, that primarily consisted of 0.7% of higher hourly labor wages and taxes, partially offset by 0.3% of sales leverage and other, and 0.2% of lower employee health insurance expenses.
Restaurant expenses, as a percentage ofCompany sales, decreased 0.4% that primarily consisted of 0.9% of sales leverage and favorable other net various restaurant expenses, partially offset by 0.5% of expenses related to growth in off-premise.
Depreciation and amortization increased $3.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 from $632.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 primarily due to $4.5 million in existing and new restaurant additions mostly related to the Chili’s remodel initiative, $2.5 million of additional depreciation and amortization expenses related to the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants, $1.4 million additional depreciation for the new corporate headquarters and $1.2 million in other net depreciation and amortization expenses increases. These increases were partially offset by $6.4 million related to fully depreciated assets and retirements.
General and administrative expenses decreased $0.8 million as follows:
 General and Administrative
Thirteen Week Period Ended December 26, 2018$35.4
Change from: 
Stock-based compensation(1)
(1.1)
Professional and legal fees(1.0)
Rent expenses(2)
0.9
Performance-based compensation0.2
Other0.2
Thirteen Week Period Ended December 25, 2019$34.6
(1)
Stock-based compensation decreasedprimarily related to the acceleration of stock-based compensation expenses for retirement eligible executives. Retirement eligibility results in the compensation being recognized in full upon grant as there is no vesting period. Our grants typically occur in the first quarter of the fiscal year.


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In fiscal 2019, these expenses were recorded over multiple periods as retirement eligibility requirements were not met until the fourth quarter.
(2)
Rent expenses increased primarily related to costs associated with the new corporate headquarters.
Other (gains) and charges primarily included the transactions below, for further details, refer to Note 5 - Other Gains and Charges:
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Restaurant impairment charges$4.6
 $1.0
Restaurant closure charges2.9
 2.1
Acquisition of franchise restaurants costs, net of (gains)2.0
 
Remodel-related costs0.8
 2.6
Sale leaseback (gain), net of transaction charges
 (4.4)
Other2.0
 0.9
 $12.3
 $2.2
Interest expenses decreased $0.4 million consisting of lower average borrowing balances and lower interest rates on our revolving credit facility in the thirteen week period ended December 25, 2019, partially offset by higher interest expenses related to the new real estate leases acquired from the 116 Chili’s restaurant acquisition.
Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019 compared to December 26, 2018
The following is a declinesummary of the change in comparable restaurantCosts and Expenses:
 Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended (Favorable) Unfavorable Variance
 December 25, 2019 December 26, 2018 
 Dollars % of Company sales Dollars % of Company sales Dollars % of Company sales
Cost of sales$426.9
 26.5% $392.8
 26.4% $34.1
 0.1 %
Restaurant labor560.3
 34.8% 517.1
 34.7% 43.2
 0.1 %
Restaurant expenses432.0
 26.8% 404.7
 27.1% 27.3
 (0.3)%
Depreciation and amortization77.4
   73.1
   4.3
  
General and administrative72.6
   69.2
   3.4
  
Other (gains) and charges11.4
   (8.9)   20.3
  
Interest expenses29.9
   31.0
   (1.1)  
Other (income), net(1.0)   (1.6)   0.6
  
Cost of sales, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 0.1%, consisting of 0.4% of unfavorable commodity pricing primarily related to produce and restaurant capacity. For the year-to-date period, Chili's company0.2% of unfavorable menu item mix, partially offset by 0.5% of increased menu pricing.
Restaurant labor, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 0.1%, that primarily consisted of 0.5% of higher hourly labor wage rates and taxes, partially offset by 0.2% of sales leverage and other, and 0.2% of lower employee health insurance expenses.
Restaurant expenses, as a percentage of Company sales, decreased 2.3%0.3% that primarily consisted of 0.9% of sales leverage and favorable other net various restaurant expenses, partially offset by 0.6% of expenses related to $1,251.2growth in off-premise.
Depreciation and amortization increased$4.3 million in fiscal 2018 from $1,280.7 million in fiscal 2017 primarily due to a decline$10.5 million in comparableexisting and new restaurant sales includingadditions mostly related to the impactChili’s remodel initiative, $3.2 million of temporary restaurant closures associated with Hurricanes Harveyadditional depreciation and Irmaamortization


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expenses related to the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants, $2.8 million related to additional depreciation for the new corporate headquarters and $0.4 million in other net depreciation and amortization expenses increases. These increases were partially offset by $12.6 million related to fully depreciated assets and retirements.
General and administrative expenses increased $3.4 million as follows:
 General and Administrative
Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 26, 2018$69.2
Change from: 
Stock-based compensation(1)
2.3
Rent expenses(2)
1.8
Professional and legal fees(0.8)
Performance-based compensation(0.1)
Other0.2
Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019$72.6
(1)
Stock-based compensation increasedprimarily related to the acceleration of stock-based compensation expenses for retirement eligible executives. Retirement eligibility results in the compensation being recognized in full upon grant as there is no vesting period. Our grants typically occur in the first quarter of the fiscal year. In fiscal 2019, these expenses were recorded over multiple periods as retirement eligibility requirements were not met until the fourth quarter.
(2)
Rent expenses increased primarily related to costs associated with the new corporate headquarters.
Other (gains) and charges primarily included the transactions below, for further details, refer to Note 5 - Other Gains and Charges:
 Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
Restaurant impairment charges$4.6
 $1.0
Restaurant closure charges3.1
 3.8
Remodel-related costs1.5
 3.1
Acquisition of franchise restaurants costs, net of (gains)1.5
 
Lease modification net charge (gain)(3.1) 
Sale leaseback (gain), net of transaction charges
 (17.7)
Other3.8
 0.9
 $11.4
 $(8.9)
Interest expenses decreased $1.1 million consisting of lower average borrowing balances and lower interest rates on our revolving credit facility in the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019, partially offset by higher interest expenses related to the new real estate leases from the acquisition of the 116 Chili’s restaurants on September 5, 2019.


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Segment Results
Chili’s Segment

Thirteen Week Periods Ended
Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance
Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance

December 25,
2019

December 26,
2018


December 25,
2019

December 26,
2018

Company sales$728.4

$640.6

$87.8

$1,405.9
 $1,280.9

$125.0
Royalties9.9

13.2

(3.3)
21.7
 26.1

(4.4)
Franchise fees and other revenues4.8

8.5

(3.7)
11.1
 17.1

(6.0)
Franchise and other revenues14.7
 21.7
 (7.0) 32.8
 43.2
 (10.4)
Total revenues743.1

662.3

80.8

1,438.7
 1,324.1

114.6

     

 


Company restaurant expenses(1)
640.3

567.1

(73.2)
1,236.6
 1,130.2

(106.4)
Depreciation and amortization32.1

29.5

(2.6)
62.8
 60.0

(2.8)
General and administrative8.5

9.1

0.6

17.6
 17.9

0.3
Other gains and charges10.6

1.4

(9.2)
9.0
 (10.9)
(19.9)
Total operating costs and expenses691.5

607.1

(84.4)
1,326.0
 1,197.2

(128.8)
Operating income$51.6

$55.2

$(3.6)
$112.7
 $126.9

$(14.2)
Operating income as a percentage of Total revenues6.9% 8.3% (1.4)% 7.8% 9.6% (1.8)%
(1)
Company restaurant expenses include Cost of sales, Restaurant labor, and Restaurant expenses, including advertising expenses.
Thirteen Week Period Ended December 25, 2019 compared to December 26, 2018
Chili’s Total revenues increased by 12.2% primarily due to increased capacity from the 116 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Chili's2020 and increased comparable restaurant sales. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Chili’s revenues changes.
Company restaurant expenses for Chili’s, as a percentage of Company sales, decreased 1.5%by 0.6% that primarily consisted of 1.4% of sales leverage and 2.4% for the second quarterother, 0.5% of increased menu pricing, and year-to-date periods0.3% of fiscal 2018, respectively, compared to the prior year periods. Company-owned restaurant capacity decreased 0.3% and 0.1% for the second quarter and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2018, respectively, compared to the prior year periods due to four net restaurant closures since the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
Maggiano’s company sales increased 2.1% to $119.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 from $116.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 primarily due to an increase in comparable restaurant sales and restaurant capacity. For the year-to-date period, Maggiano’s company sales increased 1.5% to $208.4 million in fiscal 2018 from $205.4 million in fiscal 2017 primarily driven by an increase in restaurant capacity,lower employee health insurance expenses. These were partially offset by a decrease0.7% of higher hourly labor wage rates and taxes, 0.6% of restaurant expenses related to growth in comparableoff-premise, 0.2% of unfavorable commodity pricing, and 0.1% of unfavorable menu item mix.
Other gains and charges for Chili’s in the thirteen week period ended December 25, 2019 consisted primarily of $4.6 million of impairment charges, $2.9 million of restaurant sales includingclosure charges, and $2.0 million of costs related to the impact of temporary restaurant closures associated with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma116 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Maggiano's capacity increased 0.4%2020. Other gains and 2.5% for the second quarter and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2018, respectively, compared to the prior year periods due to one net restaurant opening since the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Comparable restaurant sales increased 1.8% for the second quarter and decreased 0.1% for the year-to-date period of fiscal 2018, respectively, compared to the prior year periods.
Franchise and other revenues increased 6.3% to $23.7 millioncharges in the second quarterthirteen week period ended December 26, 2018 consisted primarily of fiscal 2018 compared to $22.3$4.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. For the year-to-date period, franchise and other revenues increased 6.3% to $46.2 million in fiscal 2018 from $43.4 million in fiscal 2017. The increases were primarily driven by an increase in gift card related revenues. Our franchisees generated approximately $324 million and $640 million in sales for the second quarter and year-to-date periodsSale leaseback (gain), net of fiscal 2018, respectively.

COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales, as a percent of company sales, increased to 26.0% for the second quarter and 26.1% for the year-to-date period of fiscal 2018 from 25.8% and 26.0% for the respective prior year periods. Cost of sales, as a percent of company sales, was negatively impacted by unfavorable menu item mix and unfavorable commodity pricing related to produce,transaction charges, partially offset by increased menu pricing and favorable commodity pricing related to beef.
Restaurant labor, as a percent$2.6 million of company sales, increased to 33.7% for the second quarter and 34.4% for the year-to-date period of fiscal 2018 from 33.3% and 33.6% for the respective prior year periods primarily due to higher wage rates and sales deleverage, partially offset by lower incentive bonuses.
Restaurant expenses, as a percent of company sales, decreased to 25.4% for the second quarter and 25.7% for the year-to-date period of fiscal 2018 from 25.8% and 26.2% for the respective prior year periods primarily due to lower advertising, repairs and maintenance and workers' compensation insurance expenses, partially offset by sales deleverage.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $1.7 million andChili’s remodel write-offs, $2.0 million for the second quarter and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to an increase in fully depreciated assets and restaurant closures, partially offset by depreciation on asset replacements and new restaurant openings.
General and administrative expense decreased approximately $0.5 million for the second quarter and $0.6 million for the year-to-date period of fiscal 2018 compared to the respective prior year periods primarily due to lower compensation-related expenses.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2018, other gains and charges were $9.3 million. We recorded restaurant closure charges of $4.3 million primarilycharge related to lease termination charges, and other costs associated with the closure$1.0 million of nineimpairments related to two underperforming Chili's restaurants locatedrestaurants.
Depreciation and amortization for Chili’s increased $2.6 million primarily due to $4.1 million in Alberta, Canadaexisting and new restaurant impairment charges of $2.0 million primarilyadditions mostly related to the long-lived assetsChili’s remodel initiative, $2.6 million of certain underperforming Maggiano'sadditional depreciation and Chili'samortization expenses related to the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants, which will continue to operate. In addition, we recorded lease guarantee charges of $1.4and $1.0 million in other net depreciation and amortization expenses increases. These increases were partially offset by $5.1 million related to leases that were assigned to a divested brand. In the first quarter of fiscal 2018, other gains and charges were $13.2 million. We recorded asset impairment charges of $7.2 million primarily related to the long-livedfully depreciated assets and reacquired franchise rights of nine underperforming Chili's restaurants located in Canada which were closed in the second quarter of fiscal 2018. Additionally, we incurred expenses associated with Hurricanes Harveyretirements.
General and Irma primarily related to employee relief payments and inventory spoilage.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, other gains and charges were $1.3 million. We recorded a $2.6administrative for Chili’s decreased $0.6 million gain on the sale of property, partially offset by restaurant impairment charges of $1.9 million primarily related to the long-lived assets and reacquired franchisee rights of six underperforming Chili's restaurants. In the first quarter of fiscal 2017, other gains and charges were $6.1 million. We recorded restaurant closure charges of $2.5 million primarily related to lease termination charges for restaurants closed during the first quarter. Additionally, we incurred $2.5 million of professional fees and severance associated with our information technology restructuring.
Interest expense increased approximately $0.7 million for the second quarter and $5.8 million for the year-to-date period of fiscal 2018 compared to the respective prior year periods primarily due to higher average borrowing balances and higher interest rates.
SEGMENT RESULTS
Chili's revenues decreased 1.1% to $640.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 from $647.4 million in the prior year primarily due to a declinedecrease in comparable restaurant sales and restaurant capacity. Chili's operating income, as a percentpayroll-related expenses.


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Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019 compared to 10.1% for the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by sales deleverage, higher restaurant closure charges, higher restaurant labor wage rates and unfavorable product mix, partially offset byDecember 26, 2018
Chili’s Total revenues increased menu pricing and lower employee health insurance costs and advertising. The decrease was also partially offset by lower incentive bonus and repairs and maintenance expenses.
For the year-to-date period, Chili's revenues decreased 2.0% to $1,286.0 million from $1,312.9 million in the prior year period. The decrease was8.7% primarily due to a decline in comparable restaurant sales includingincreased capacity from the impact of temporary restaurant closures associated with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma116 Chili’s restaurants acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Chili's operating income,2020 and increased comparable restaurant sales. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Chili’s revenues changes.
Company restaurant expenses for Chili’s, as a percentpercentage of total revenues, was 8.6%Company sales, decreased 0.2% that primarily consisted of 1.2% of sales leverage and other, 0.5% of increased menu pricing, and 0.3% of lower employee health insurance expenses. These were offset by 0.6% of restaurant expenses related to growth in off-premise, 0.6% of higher hourly labor wage rates and taxes, 0.5% unfavorable commodity pricing, and 0.1% of unfavorable menu item mix.
Other gains and charges for Chili’s during the year-to-datetwenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019 consisted primarily of fiscal$4.6 million related to restaurant impairments, $3.1 million related to restaurant closure expenses, $1.5 million related to the acquisition of 116 franchised restaurants and $1.5 million of Chili’s remodel charges. These were partially offset by a $3.1 million net gain on release of a terminated lease liability. Other gains and charges for Chili’s during the twenty-six week period ended December 26, 2018 consisted primarily of $17.7 million net gain from the sale leaseback transactions, partially offset by $3.5 million charge related to restaurant closure expenses, $3.1 million restaurant remodel charges, and $1.0 million related to restaurant impairments.
Depreciation and amortization increased $2.8 million that primarily consisted of $9.6 million in existing and new restaurant additions mostly related to the Chili’s remodel initiative, $3.2 million of additional depreciation and amortization expenses related to the acquisition of 116 Chili’s restaurants, and $0.1 million in other net depreciation and amortization expenses increases. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $10.1 million related to fully depreciated assets and retirements.
General and administrative decreased $0.3 million that primarily consisted of a decrease of $1.2 million of acceleration of certain stock-based compensation expenses for newly retirement eligible executives and $0.3 million of reduced professional and legal fees, partially offset by an increase of $1.1 million of payroll related expenses.
Maggiano’s Segment
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
  December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 
Company sales$119.1
 $120.9
 $(1.8) $205.5
 $208.9
 $(3.4)
Royalties0.0
 0.0
 0.0
 0.1
 0.0
 0.1
Franchise fees and other revenues7.1
 7.5
 (0.4) 11.0
 11.5
 (0.5)
Franchise and other revenues7.1
 7.5
 (0.4) 11.1
 11.5
 (0.4)
Total revenues126.2
 128.4
 (2.2) 216.6
 220.4
 (3.8)
       
 
 
Company restaurant expenses(1)
99.2
 100.1
 0.9
 182.3
 184.0
 1.7
Depreciation and amortization4.0
 3.9
 (0.1) 8.0
 7.9
 (0.1)
General and administrative1.5
 1.5
 0.0
 3.2
 3.2
 0.0
Other gains and charges
 
 
 0.1
 
 (0.1)
Total operating costs and expenses104.7
 105.5
 0.8
 193.6
 195.1
 1.5
Operating income$21.5
 $22.9
 $(1.4) $23.0
 $25.3
 $(2.3)
Operating income as a percentage of Total revenues17.0% 17.8% (0.8)% 10.6% 11.5% (0.9)%
(1)
Company restaurant expenses includes Cost of sales, Restaurant labor, and Restaurant expenses, including advertising expenses.


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Thirteen Week Period Ended December 25, 2019 compared to 10.0%December 26, 2018
Maggiano’s Total revenues decreased 1.7% due to a decrease in comparable restaurant sales. Refer to “Revenues” section above for the respective prior year period. The decrease wasfurther details about Maggiano’s revenues changes.
Company restaurant expenses, as a percentage of Company sales, increased 0.5% for Maggiano’s primarily driven by sales deleverage,1.0% of higher hourly labor wage rates and taxes, 0.6% of higher rent expenses due to the sale leaseback of one restaurant in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, 0.2% of unfavorable menu item mix, and commodity pricing0.4% of sales deleverage and higherunfavorable other net Company restaurant labor wage rates,expenses. These increases were partially offset by increased menu pricing0.6% of lower management salaries and lower advertisingtaxes and repairs and maintenance expenses. The decrease in Chili's operating income was also due to impairment charges for underperforming restaurants, restaurant closure charges and hurricane-related expenses.

Maggiano's revenues increased 2.1% to $126.3 million in the second quarter0.3% of fiscal 2018 from $123.7 million in the prior year primarily due to an increase in comparable restaurant sales. Maggiano's operating income, as a percent of total revenues, was 17.4% for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 compared to 16.0% for the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by sales leverage, lower incentive bonuses and increased menu pricing. The increase in Maggiano's operating income was also
Twenty-Six Week Period Ended December 25, 2019 compared to December 26, 2018
Maggiano’s Total revenues decreased 1.7% due to lower property taxes, preopening and workers' compensation insurance expenses, partially offset by an impairment charge for an underperforming restaurant, higher restaurant labor wage rates and unfavorable commodity pricing.
For the year-to-date period, Maggiano's revenues increased 1.5% to $219.8 million from $216.6 million in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to an increase in restaurant capacity in second quarter of fiscal 2018, partially offset by a decrease in comparable restaurant sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 including the impact of temporarysales. Refer to “Revenues” section above for further details about Maggiano’s revenues changes.
Company restaurant closures associated with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Maggiano's operating income,expenses as a percentpercentage of total revenues, was 11.4%Company sales increased 0.6%, for the year-to-date period of fiscal 2018 compared to 10.6% for the respective prior year period. The increase wasMaggiano’s primarily driven by sales leverage, lower incentive bonuses and increased menu pricing. The increase in Maggiano's operating income was also due to lower workers' compensation insurance, preopening and repairs and maintenance expenses, partially offset by0.7% of higher restauranthourly labor wage rates and taxes, 0.6% increase in rent and property tax expenses due to the sale leaseback of one restaurant in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, 0.3% of unfavorable commodity pricing and menu item mix.

mix, partially offset by 0.4% of lower management salaries and taxes, 0.3% of increased menu pricing, 0.3% of favorable other net Company restaurant expenses and sales deleverage.
INCOME TAXESIncome Taxes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017 with an effective date of January 1, 2018. The enactment date occurred prior to the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and therefore the federal statutory tax rate changes stipulated by the Tax Act were reflected in the current quarter. The Tax Act lowered the federal statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. Brinker’s federal statutory tax rate for fiscal 2018 is now 28% representing a blended tax rate for the current fiscal year based on the number of days in the fiscal year before and after the effective date. For subsequent years, our federal statutory tax rate will be 21%. In accordance with ASC 740, we re-measured our deferred tax accounts as of the enactment date using the new federal statutory tax rate and recognized the change as a discrete item in the provision for income taxes. The Company's deferred tax position is a net asset and as a result, the reduction in the federal statutory tax rate resulted in a one-time non-cash adjustment to our net deferred tax balance of $8.7 million with a corresponding increase to the provision for income taxes in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended   Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended  
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 Change December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 Change
Effective income tax rate3.8% 8.6% (4.8)% 6.6% 13.0% (6.4)%
The effective income tax rate increased to 38.3%rates in the thirteen and 37.4% for the second quarter and year-to-datetwenty-six week periods of fiscal 2018ended December 25, 2019 decreased compared to 28.2%the thirteen and 28.8% intwenty-six week periods ended December 26, 2018 primarily driven by the prior year comparable periods. The majority of this increase was due to the re-measurementimpact of the company’s net deferred tax assets related to the Tax Act. The lower federal statutory tax rate will have a material positive impact on the Company’s effective tax rate and cash paid for income taxes. We expect the annual effective tax rate to range from 20% to 22%.fiscal 2019 sale leaseback gain.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCESLiquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
During the twenty-six week period ended December 27, 2017, net
 Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance
 December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 
Net cash provided by operating activities$142.3
 $56.2
 $86.1
Net cash provided byflow from operating activities was $119.7 million compared to $142.8 million in the prior yearincreased primarily due to lower earnings$67.1 million of tax payments made in fiscal 2019 related to the sale leaseback gain and gift card sales$14.0 million of tax refunds received in the current year, partially offset by lower tax payments.fiscal 2020.



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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Twenty-Six Week Periods EndedTwenty-Six Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance
December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 
Net cash used in investing activities (in thousands):   
Cash flows from investing activities     
Payments for property and equipment$(48,559) $(60,055)$(51.4) $(78.7) $27.3
Payments for franchise restaurant acquisitions(96.2) 
 (96.2)
Proceeds from sale of assets325
 3,022
0.3
 1.2
 (0.9)
Proceeds from note receivable1.4
 1.3
 0.1
Insurance recoveries1,000
 

 1.4
 (1.4)
Proceeds from note receivable480
 
$(46,754) $(57,033)
Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions, net of related expenses
 458.0
 (458.0)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities$(145.9) $383.2
 $(529.1)
Capital expendituresNet cash from investing activities decreased to approximately $48.6 million for the twenty-six week period ended December 27, 2017 compared to $60.1 million for the prior year primarily due to $458.0 million in net cash proceeds received from the prior yearsale leaseback transactions during fiscal 2019. Additionally, $96.2 million cash consideration was paid for the purchase of 116 Chili’s restaurants from a franchisee during fiscal 2020. These decreases were partially offset by $27.3 million of lower Capital expenditures in fiscal 2020 primarily related to the Chili’s remodel program and fiscal 2019 expenditures for our new corporate headquarters, partially offset by an increase in purchases for new beer taps for the line of craft beers launched in fiscal 2017 and a decrease in Chili's new restaurant construction.construction during fiscal 2020.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Twenty-Six Week Periods EndedTwenty-Six Week Periods Ended Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance
December 27,
2017
 December 28,
2016
December 25,
2019
 December 26,
2018
 
Net cash used in financing activities (in thousands):   
Cash flows from financing activities     
Borrowings on revolving credit facility$320,000
 $100,000
$463.0
 $479.0
 $(16.0)
Payments on revolving credit facility(276,000) (138,000)(416.0) (713.0) 297.0
Purchases of treasury stock(71,792) (349,994)(11.3) (167.6) 156.3
Payments on long-term debt(5.0) (3.7) (1.3)
Payments of dividends(35,445) (36,944)(29.0) (31.6) 2.6
Payments on long-term debt(5,091) (1,862)
Proceeds from issuances of treasury stock1,042
 3,837
1.5
 2.8
 (1.3)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 350,000
Payments for debt issuance costs
 (10,216)(1.0) 
 (1.0)
$(67,286) $(83,179)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities$2.2
 $(434.1) $436.3
Net cash used infrom financing activities forincreased primarily due to a $281.0 million increase in net borrowing activity on the revolving credit facility, a decrease of $156.3 million in share repurchases and a $2.6 milliondecrease in dividends paid during the twenty-six week period ended December 27, 2017 decreased to $67.3 million from $83.2 million in the prior year primarily 25, 2019 due to a decrease in spending on share repurchases, net borrowing activity on the revolver, and the prior year paymentfewer shares outstanding.
Net borrowings of debt issuance costs, partially offset by prior year proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt.
During$47.0 million were drawn during the twenty-six week period ended December 27, 2017, we repurchased approximately 2.2 million shares of our common stock for $71.8 million. The repurchased shares included shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and shares repurchased to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations25, 2019 on the vesting of restricted shares. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, we repurchased approximately 500,000 shares of our common stock for $18.0 million. The number of shares is an estimate as settlement has not yet occurred.
During the twenty-six week period ended December 27, 2017, net borrowings of $44.0 million were drawn on the $1$1.0 billion revolving credit facility.facility primarily to fund the acquisition of Chili’s restaurants and share repurchases. As of December 27, 2017, $436.325, 2019, $429.7 million of credit was outstandingavailable under the revolving credit facility. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, net borrowingspayments of $5.0$14.0 million were drawnmade on the revolving credit facility.
UnderIn the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we modified the revolving credit facility to extend the maturity date for $890.0$110.0 million of the facility isfrom March 12, 2020 to September 12, 2021, andwhich correlates with the remaining $110.0 million is due on March 12, 2020. The maturity date for the $890.0 million.
Our$1.0 billionrevolving credit facility generally bears interest of LIBOR plus an applicable margin, which is a function of our credit rating and debt to cash flow ratio, but is subject to a maximum of LIBORplus 2.00%2.000%. Based onAt December 25, 2019 the revolver interest rate was 3.180%. LIBOR is set to terminate in December 2021, however our current credit rating,revolver will expire before this date and we anticipate any new financings will be at the applicable interest rates.


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As of December 25, 2019, we are paying interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.38% for a total of 2.95%. One month LIBOR at December 27, 2017 was approximately 1.57%. As of December 27, 2017, $563.8 million of credit is available under the revolving credit facility. As of December 27, 2017, we were in compliance with all financial debt covenants. Refer to Note 9 - Debt for further information about our notes and revolving credit facility.
As of December 27, 2017, our credit rating by Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) was BB+ and our Corporate Family Rating by Moody's was Ba1, all with a stable outlook. Our goal is to maintain strong free cash flow to support leverage that we believe is appropriate to allow ongoing investment in the business and return of capital to shareholders.

During the first two quarterstwenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019, we repurchased 0.3 million shares of fiscal 2018, we paid dividends of $35.4 million toour common stock shareholders, compared to $36.9for $11.3 million. At December 25, 2019, we had $187.8 million remaining in the same period of fiscal 2017. Additionally, our Board of Directors approved a 12% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.34 to $0.38 per share effective with the dividend declared in August 2017. We also declared a quarterly dividend in November 2017, which was paid on December 28, 2017 in the amount of $17.6 million. The dividend accrual was included in other accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 27, 2017.
In August 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a $250.0 million increase to our existing share repurchase program resulting in total authorizationsauthorized by the Board of $4.6 billion. As of December 27, 2017, approximately $294.9 million was available under our share repurchase authorizations.Directors. Our stock repurchase plan has been and will be used to return capital to shareholders and to minimize the dilutive impact of stock options and other share-based awards. awards. The repurchased shares during the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019 included shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and shares repurchased to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. Repurchased common stock isshares are reflected as an increase in treasuryTreasury stock within shareholders’ deficit.Shareholders’ deficitin theConsolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited).
During the twenty-six week period ended December 25, 2019, we declared a quarterly dividend on October 28, 2019, that was paid subsequent to the second quarter of fiscal 2020, on December 26, 2019, in the amount of $0.38 per share. Also subsequent to the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020, on January 27, 2020, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share to be paid on March 26, 2020 to shareholders of record as of March 6, 2020.
Cash Flow Outlook
We believe that our various sources of capital, including future cash flow from operating activities and availability under our existing credit facility are adequate to finance operations as well as the repayment of current debt obligations. We are not aware of any other event or trend that would potentially affect our liquidity. In the event such a trend develops, we believe that there are sufficient funds available under our credit facility and from our internal cash generating capabilities to adequately manage our ongoing business. We periodically evaluate ways to monetize the value of our owned real estate and should alternatives become available that are more cost effective than our financing options currently available, we will consider execution of those alternatives.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have obligations for guarantees on certain lease agreements and letters of credit as disclosed in Note 1114 - Contingencies, in our consolidated financial statementsthe Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), and have entered into certain pre-commencement leases as disclosed in Note 3 - Leases included in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.10-Q report. Other than these items, we diddo not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, IntangiblesThe impact of recent accounting pronouncements can be found at Note 15 - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This update eliminates step twoEffect of the goodwill impairment analysis. Companies will no longer be required to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation to measure goodwill impairment. Instead, they will measure impairment as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the reporting unit not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, which will require us to adopt these provisionsNew Accounting Standards in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed with measurement dates after JanuaryNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) set forth in Part I, Item 1 2017. The update will be applied on a prospective basis. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have any impact on our consolidated financial statements as the fair value of our reporting units is substantially in excess of the carrying values.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (Topic 230). This update provides clarification regarding how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. This update addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The update will be applied on a retrospective basis. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or debt covenants.    
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This update requires a lessee to recognize on the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments and a corresponding right-of-use asset for virtually all leases, other than leases with a term of 12 months or less. The update also requires additional disclosures about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update will be applied on a modified retrospective basis. We anticipate implementing the standard by taking advantage of the practical expedient option. The discounted minimum remaining rental payments will be the starting point for determining the right-of-use asset and lease liability. We had operating leases with remaining rental payments of approximately $606.9 million at the end of fiscal 2017. We expect that adoption of the new guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated balance sheets due to recognition of the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to our current operating leases. The process of evaluating the full impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures is ongoing, but we anticipate the initial evaluation of the impact will be completed in fiscal 2018.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The FASB has subsequently amended this update by issuing additional ASU's that provide clarification and further guidance around areas identified as potential implementation issues. These updates provide a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. These updates also require additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 delaying the effective date of adoption. These updates are now effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Early application in fiscal 2018 is permitted. These updates permit the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We do not believe these updates will impact our recognition of revenue from sales generated at company-owned restaurants or our recognition of royalty fees from franchisees. We are continuing to evaluate the impact the adoption of these updates will have on the recognition of revenue related to our gift card and loyalty programs and our franchise agreements, as well as which adoption method will be used. The process of evaluating the full impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures is ongoing, but we anticipate the initial evaluation of the impact will be completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.Form 10-Q report.
ItemITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in our quantitative and qualitative market risks set forth in Part II, Item 7A, "Quantitative“Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk"Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2017.26, 2019.
ItemITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e)13(a)-15(e) and 15d-15(e)15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the material weakness in the internal controls described below.are effective.
Previously Identified Material Weakness
In connection with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 28, 2017, we identified and assessed a material weakness relating to the accuracy of the deferred income tax liability, primarily related to property and equipment, as a result of immaterial errors in prior years. We have developed a remediation plan and have designed and implemented new internal controls in an effort to remediate the material weakness described below. Given the fact that these new internal controls have not been fully tested we concluded that the material weakness was not remediated as of December 27, 2017. We believe that once our testing is completed on these controls the material weakness will be remediated.
In light of the material weakness related to internal controls over income tax reporting, we engaged significant internal and external resources to perform supplemental procedures prior to filing this quarterly report on Form 10-Q including the execution of the new internal controls. These additional procedures allow us to conclude that, notwithstanding the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, the consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Remediation
The Company is committed to remediating the material weakness identified in our annual report on form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 2017 related to the accuracy of the deferred tax liability primarily associated with property and equipment. We have developed a remediation plan and are executing changes in our financial reporting processes and related internal controls to address the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. Specifically, we have begun and intend to continue to implement and monitor the following actions to accumulate adequate evidence over a reasonable period of time to determine that new or modified processes, procedures, controls and oversight relating to such controls are operating effectively:

The Company has engaged external tax advisors to assist with the design and implementation of a remediation plan that will enhance internal control over financial reporting for income taxes;

The Company has implemented new reporting processes and system improvements in our tax department that simplify and improve manual reconciliation controls and will allow us to more effectively train tax department personnel; and


Ensuring that tax department personnel effectively collaborate with financial reporting and other key departments to gain a better understanding of the information, analysis, and documentation necessary for the accurate presentation of deferred income taxes.
Management has implemented key internal controls as of December 27, 2017 to remediate the material weakness.  The testing effort to assess the design and operating effectiveness of the controls will be completed during the year-end close process and Management believes the material weakness will be fully remediated prior to filing the fiscal 2018 annual report.
Changes in Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting
Beginning on June 27, 2019, the first day of fiscal 2020, we integrated certain new controls to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the adoption of FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”). Although this new leasing standard has had an immaterial impact on our ongoing net income, in connection with its adoption, we additionally implemented changes to our processes and control activities related to lease accounting. These changes


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included the development of new policies based on ASC 842, utilizing a newly adopted third party lease software, new training, ongoing contract review requirements, and gathering of information provided for disclosures.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Except for the Company’s identification, assessment and development of a remediation plan of the material weaknessOther than changes described above in Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our second quarterthe thirteen week period ended December 27, 201725, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We wish to caution you that our business and operations are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and investing in our securities involves a degree of risk. Information and statements contained in this Form 10-Q, in our other filings with the SEC or in our written and verbal communications that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words like “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects,” “continues” and other similar expressions that convey uncertainty about future events or outcomes. Forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties thatwhich could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical results or from those projected in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are, in many instances, beyond our control. We wish to caution you against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements because of these risks and uncertainties. Except as required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Our
The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q report are subject to the risks and uncertainties described in Part I, Item IA “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 201726, 2019, and below in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in this report on Form 10-Q, as well as the risks and uncertainties that generally apply to all businesses. Additional risks and uncertainties that are currently not known or believed by us to be immaterial may also have a material negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In any such event, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. We further caution that it is not possible to identify all such factors,risks and uncertainties, and you should not consider the identified factors as a complete list of all risks and uncertainties.
The risks related Among the factors that could cause actual results to our business include:
The effectdiffer materially are: the impact of competition, on our operations and financial results.
Changeschanges in consumer preferences, may decrease demand for food at our restaurants.
Food safety incidents at our restaurants or in our industry or supply chain may adversely affect customerconsumer perception of our brands or industryfood safety, reduced disposable income, unfavorable publicity, increased minimum wages, governmental regulations, the impact of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and result in declines in sales and profits.
Global and domestic economic conditions may negatively impact consumer discretionary spending and could have a materially negative affect on our financial performance.
Unfavorable publicity relating to one or more of our company-owned or franchised restaurants in a particular brand that may taint public perception ofother strategic transactions, the brand.
Employment and labor laws and regulations may increase the cost of labor for our restaurants.
The effect of governmental regulation on ourCompany’s ability to maintain our existing and future operations and to open new restaurants.
Increased costs and/or reduced revenues from shortages or interruptions in the availability and delivery of food and other supplies.
The effect of the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on our consolidated financial statements.
Our ability to consummate successful strategic transactions that are important to our future growth and profitability.
Our inability to meet ourits business strategy plan, and the impact on our profitability in the future.

Lossthird party delivery risks, loss of key management personnel, could hurt our business and limit our abilityfailure to operate and grow successfully.
Failure to recruit, trainhire and retain high-quality restaurant management, and team members may result in lower guest satisfaction and lower sales and profitability.
The impact of slow economic growth on our landlords or other tenants in retail centers in which we or our franchisees are located, which in turn could negatively affect our financial results.
The success of our franchisees to our future growth.
Downgrades in our credit ratings could impact our ability to access capital and materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Inflation and fluctuation in energy costs may increase our operating expenses.
The general decrease in sales volumes during winter months.
Failure to recognize, respond to and effectively manage the accelerated impact of social media, could adversely impact our business.
Litigation could have a material adverse impact on our business and our financial performance.
Dependence on information technology and any material failure in the operation or security of that technology or our ability to execute a comprehensive business continuity plan could impair our ability to efficiently operate our business.
Failure to protect the integrity and security of individually identifiable data of our guests and teammatesteam members, product availability, regional business and confidential and proprietary information ofeconomic conditions, litigation, franchisee success, downgrades in our credit ratings, inflation, changes in the company could expose us to litigation and damage our reputation.
Failureretail industry, technology failures, failure to protect our service marks and intellectual property, could harm our business.
Outsourcing of certain business processes to third-party vendors that subject us to risk, including disruptions in business and increased costs.
Disruptions in the global financial markets may affect our business plan by adversely impacting the availability and cost of credit.
The large number of company-owned restaurants concentrated in Texas, Florida and California makes us susceptible to changes in economic and other trends in those regions.
Declines in the market price of our common stock or changes in other circumstances that may indicate anoutsourcing, impairment of goodwill possibly adversely affecting our financial position and results of operations.
Changesor assets, failure to estimates related to our property and equipment or operating results that are lower than our current estimates at certain restaurant locations, possibly causing us to incur impairment charges on certain long-lived assets.
Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404control over financial reporting, actions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a materialactivist shareholders, adverse effect on our businessweather conditions, terrorist acts, health epidemics or pandemics, and operating results.tax reform.
Failure to achieve our target for growth in total return to shareholdersOther risk factors may adversely affect our stock price.
Our business and operation could be negatively affected if we become subject to any securities litigation or shareholder activism, which could cause us to incur significant expense, hinder execution of investment strategy and impact our stock price.
Otherfinancial performance. These other risk factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements by affecting, among many things, pricing, consumer spending, consumer confidence, and operating costs,costs. Such risks include, without limitation, changes in financial and credit markets (including rising interest rates); increases in costs of food commodities; increases in fuel costs and availability for our team members, customers and suppliers; increases in utility and energy costs on regional or national levels; increases in health care costs; the prospects of health epidemics or pandemics or the prospects of these events;pandemics; changes in consumer behaviors; changes in demographic trends; labor shortages and availability of employees; union organization; strikes; terrorist acts; energy shortages and rolling blackouts; weather; inadequate insurance coverage; and weather (including major hurricanes and regional winter storms) and other acts of God.limitations imposed by our credit agreements.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ItemITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information regarding legal proceedings is incorporated by reference from Note 1114 - Contingencies to our unaudited consolidated financial statementsthe Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q report.


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ItemITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changesIn addition to the other information in this Form 10-Q report, you should carefully consider the risk factors set forthdiscussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” inof our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2017.
The above risks and other risks described in this report and our other filings with the SEC26, 2019, which could have a material impact onmaterially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. It is not possible to predict or identify all risk factors. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business, financial condition or results of operations. Therefore, the risks identified are not intended to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties.
There have been no material changes in the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2019.

ItemITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
SharesDuring the thirteen week period ended December 25, 2019, we repurchased during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 areshares as follows (in thousands,millions, except share and per share amounts)amounts, unless otherwise noted):
 
Total Number
of  Shares
Purchased (a)
 
Average
Price
Paid per
Share
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of
Publicly
Announced
Program
 
Approximate
Dollar Value
that May Yet
be Purchased
Under the
Program
September 28, 2017 through November 1, 2017949,249
 $31.61
 948,596
 $294,931
November 2, 2017 through November 29, 20171,585
 $33.35
 
 $294,931
November 30, 2017 through December 27, 2017
 $
 
 $294,931
 950,834
 $31.61
 948,596
  

 
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
 Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program 
Approximate Dollar Value that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program(2)
September 26, 2019 through October 30, 20190.0
 $41.67
 
 $187.8
October 31, 2019 through November 27, 20190.0
 44.83
 
 187.8
November 28, 2019 through December 25, 20190.0
 42.27
 
 187.8
Total0.0
 42.14
 
  
(a)
(1)
These amounts include shares purchased as part of our publicly announced programs and shares owned and tendered by team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted share awards, which are not deducted from shares available to be purchased under publicly announced programs. Unless otherwise indicated, shares owned and tendered by team members to satisfy tax withholding obligations were purchased at the average of the high and low prices of the Company’s shares on the date of vesting. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, 2,238 thirteen week period ended December 25, 2019, 0.9 thousand shares were tendered by team members at an average price of $32.93. $42.14.
(2)
The final amount shown is as of December 25, 2019.


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ItemITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit Description
Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant, as amended(1)
Bylaws of Registrant(2)
Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement dated December 5, 2019, by and among the Registrant and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Brinker Restaurant Corporation, Brinker Texas, Inc., Brinker Florida, Inc., and Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P., Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., MUFG Bank, Ltd., SunTrust Bank, U.S. Bank National Association, Barclays Bank PLC, Regions Bank, Associated Bank, National Association, and PNC Bank, National Association*
Certification by Wyman T. Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar of the Registrant, pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a – 14(a) or 17 CFR 240.15d – 14(a).
*
Certification by Joseph G. Taylor, SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a – 14(a) or 17 CFR 240.15d – 14(a).
*
Certification by Wyman T. Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
2002*
Certification by Joseph G. Taylor, SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
2002*
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
- the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCHXBRL Schema Document
101.CAL 
101.CALXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF 
101.DEFXBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB 
101.LABXBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE 
101.PREXBRL Presentation Linkbase
104The cover page from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen week period ended December 25, 2019 is formatted in Inline XBRL.
*
Filed herewith.
(1)
Filed as an exhibit to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 28, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference.
(2)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we havethe registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on ourits behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
 
Date: February 2, 2018January 29, 2020By: /s/ WymanWYMAN T. RobertsROBERTS
   Wyman T. Roberts,
   President and Chief Executive Officer
   and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
Date: February 2, 2018January 29, 2020By: /s/ JosephJOSEPH G. TaylorTAYLOR
   Joseph G. Taylor,
   SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



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